Author: admin

Viktor Gyokeres made waves by netting a hat-trick in Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP’s stunning 4-0 victory over Manchester City on Tuesday, marking their first win against City since 2020. This win was particularly meaningful for Amorim, who was also managing Sporting when they suffered a 5-0 defeat to City in their last Champions League meeting in Lisbon in 2022. On that same night, Gyokeres started for Coventry City in a 2-0 loss to Cardiff City. After scoring 43 goals across 116 games for Coventry, Gyokeres caught Amorim’s eye, leading Sporting to secure him in a 2023 transfer valued at around…

A journalist has highlighted a significant advantage that a Saudi Pro League club could use to speed up their pursuit of Mo Salah next year. Currently, Salah’s contract with Liverpool runs until 30 June 2025, sparking considerable speculation about his future. In the summer of 2023, Saudi club Al-Ittihad submitted a £150m bid to lure Salah to the Middle East, but Liverpool quickly rejected it (BBC Sport). Al-Hilal eyeing an early move for Salah Speaking on *White and Jordan* on talkSPORT on Monday, Ben Jacobs stated that Al-Hilal is now leading the race to bring Salah to the Saudi Pro…

Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong seemed to have scored a spectacular goal, putting Leverkusen ahead in an eagerly awaited clash. However, the celebration was cut short when the referee ruled the goal out due to a handball in the buildup. Frimpong had found open space in the box, capitalizing on a precise pass to slip the ball past Liverpool’s keeper, Alisson. Leverkusen’s players celebrated, believing they’d broken the deadlock, but the referee’s consultation with the assistant referee halted the moment. After a VAR review, it was confirmed that Frimpong had handled the ball while controlling it before scoring. The decision stirred…

After joining Manchester United, Pep Guardiola jokingly reminded Ruben Amorim that he wouldn’t get another chance to beat him in the Champions League this season. This lighthearted remark followed a thrilling showdown where Amorim’s Sporting CP pulled off a stunning 4-1 victory over Guardiola’s Manchester City, making waves across European football. In that game, City took an early lead in the first five minutes, courtesy of Phil Foden. However, Sporting soon responded with remarkable energy and precision, staging a comeback powered by a Viktor Gyokeres hat-trick and a goal from Maxi Araujo. Sporting’s impressive attacking display sealed their dominant win…

A new contract for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly seen as just a “matter of time,” according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Since joining Liverpool a few years ago, the Frenchman has become a crucial player, and fans will likely be excited to see him commit his long-term future to the club. While much of the recent focus on Liverpool’s star players has been on Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk, it’s equally vital for the club to secure Konate’s stay. Romano has provided an update, confirming that negotiations for Konate’s new deal are progressing, and it’s…

Liverpool have reportedly reached out in recent days regarding the potential transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu. The French international has been a key figure for Madrid in the past, and just a short time ago, Fabrizio Romano described him as a “top player” with an important role to play. However, it now appears that Real Madrid may be open to selling Tchouameni for the right price, with Liverpool linked to a potential €60m deal by Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Tchouameni has shown great promise and could be a valuable…

Liverpool climbed to the top of their Champions League group with a dominant 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield. Luis Diaz delivered a stunning hat-trick, while Cody Gakpo also scored, spoiling the Anfield return of Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso. The win extends Liverpool’s impressive start under new head coach Arne Slot, as they’ve now secured victories in all four of their Champions League games this season. Player Ratings Alisson- Made some important saves and kept a clean sheet. Subbed. Ibrahima Konate (8) – Strong and composed, making crucial interventions to prevent Leverkusen from breaking through. Subbed. Virgil van Dijk…

Liverpool are preparing to start contract negotiations with a player at Anfield soon, according to reports. Contract situations have recently been a major topic for Reds fans, with Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all seeing their contracts expire at the end of this season. Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday that Liverpool’s management is actively working on a new deal for Ibrahima Konate, indicating that reaching an agreement with the French international should only be “a matter of time.” Another player in Arne Slot’s squad may also soon be in talks about his future. Liverpool plan to discuss…

Erling Haaland would be particularly disappointed after Manchester City’s 4-1 defeat by Sporting CP. Following a fortunate penalty awarded to City, Haaland had the chance to spark a potential comeback. City’s midfielder came close to Ousmane Diomande when Bernardo Silva’s shot hit Diomande’s arm. However, City was given a penalty, offering a chance to shift the momentum against Ruben Amorim’s team, who were leading 3-1 at the time. But, unusually, Haaland missed from 12 yards out. The Norwegian striker’s penalty hit the crossbar, giving Sporting a reprieve as the attempt failed to score.

Manchester City is set to face a tough challenge in their upcoming Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon, where one main focus will be containing the powerful attacking threat of Sporting’s star striker, Viktor Gyokeres. As City aims for victory in this critical match, stopping Gyokeres’ goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for achieving a positive result. The Swedish forward has quickly become one of the most in-demand players in world football, thanks to his remarkable scoring record with Sporting, the reigning champions of Portugal. Gyokeres’ consistent ability to find the net has earned him widespread attention. Last season, he scored…