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‘I’m as good as Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp & Mikel Arteta’: Sam Allardyce

May 4, 2023 No Comments

New Leeds manager Sam Allardyce has stated that he is ‘as good as’ Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta as he prepares to try and steer his side away from relegation. The veteran manager will replace Javi Gracia for Leeds’ final four games of the season against Man City, West Ham United, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur, with the Yorkshire side still in control of their Premier League destiny. Leeds United is sitting 17th in the Premier League table, with just a one-point cushion over 19th-placed Everton. This leaves them with little room for error over the next four games. Read more: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to RETURN to Europe this summer Although Allardyce acknowledged the seriousness of the task, he remained adamant that he has the managerial skills to get the job done. “I might be 68 and look old and antiquated, but nobody is ahead of me in football terms. Not Pep, not Klopp, not Arteta,” he said. “It’s all there with me. They do what they do, and I do what I do. “In terms of knowledge, I am not saying I’m better than them, but I’m certainly as good as they are.” The former West Ham and West Brom boss also admitted that the time left in the season gives him little time to implement his methods. Still, he vowed to give his all to protect Leeds’ legacy. “It was a shock because this time of the season, there are many managers who had changed hands, the most in the history of the Premier League. I thought it was all over for this season,” he said. “It was only a couple of minutes before I said yes. Because of the situation, I had to rush through the process quickly so I could be here for at least a reasonable lead into Manchester City. “I’ve had a lot of responses from many people saying congratulations. A few said I must be mad, but I enjoy the game so much. “To try and save this club and keep it in the Premier League is a big responsibility but one I want to take because of who Leeds are.”

James Milner SET for Brighton Move this Summer

May 4, 2023 No Comments

Veteran Liverpool midfielder James Milner has reportedly agreed to join Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion this summer when his contract at Anfield expires. The veteran midfielder has been at Liverpool since 2015, when he joined from Manchester City on a free transfer. He has been a key player for Jurgen Klopp on and off the pitch, with his leadership and work rate often hailed by the German boss. The former Borussia Dortmund boss wanted to keep Milner beyond this season, but the 337-year-old wanted a fresh challenge. He received interest from soon-to-be Premier League side Burnley. Still, he chose Brighton as he has been impressed by Roberto De Zerbi’s tactical innovation, which has seen Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola praise the Seagull’s football. Read more: PSG bans Lionel Messi for two weeks The former Leeds United midfielder sees the switch to the Amex as an opportunity to further challenge himself by adjusting to new demands and helping Brighton’s highly-rated conveyor belt of talent to apply themselves most professionally. Milner’s mate Adam Lallana is currently playing a similar role at the club and has told the 37-year-old how great De Zerbi is with the elder statesmen in the squad, viewing them as more than just players but teachers. Milner will mark 22 seasons in the Premier League in the new campaign. He represents an extension of the club’s policy to balance exceptional young talent with a core group of experienced leaders that set standards on and off the pitch. While nothing has been finalised yet between both parties, according to a report by Sky Sports, Milner and the club have aligned over the move. Milner will depart Liverpool as a club legend, having won a league title, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, World Club Cup and Super Cup.

PSG bans Lionel Messi for two weeks

May 3, 2023 No Comments

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly handed Lionel Messi a two-week ban for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday. The Argentina international travelled to the Middle East as part of his agreement with the oil-rich nation. However, the timing of the trip wasn’t great as it came just a few hours after his side had lost 3-1 at home to Lorient. According to reports, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner did not inform senior officials at the club about his trip, and that infuriated them, leading to his punishment. Read more: Liverpool eye move for PSG star According to a tweet by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Ligue 1 giants will suspend the attacker for two weeks, with the suspension expected to see him forfeit his weekly wages. “Paris Saint-Germain have decided to suspend Lionel Messi with immediate effect for two weeks, sources confirm,” Romano said. “The suspension will take place now after Messi’s trip to Saudi NOT authorized by the club as per @RMCSport. “Messi’s side, still waiting on official communication.” Meanwhile, a report by GOAL has stated that Paris Saint-Germain have decided against renewing Messi’s contract, following his unsolicited trip to Saudi Arabia. This opens up an opportunity for Messi’s former side Barcelona to hasten up their pursuit of the player.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to RETURN to Europe this summer

May 3, 2023 No Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to quit Al-Nassr just five months after signing for the Saudi Pro League club. The Portuguese icon joined Al-Nassr in the January transfer window after his contract at Manchester United was mutually terminated. He left the club after one and half season acrimoniously after a shocking tell-all interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised the club and head coach Erik ten Hag. But just five months after joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in a world record deal, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is reported to be looking to quit. According to reports by Spanish newspaper El Nacional, he is tired of life in Saudi Arabia and wants to return to Europe this summer. As per the report, Real Madrid are the next club on the agenda, with the Spanish giants still maintaining a good relationship with Ronaldo. Read more: Sam Allardyce agrees to a SHOCK return to football as Leeds sacks Javi Gracia Los Blancos will reportedly offer the Portugal international the opportunity to make his return. However, the report says that the role would entail him becoming an ambassador meaning any playing time would not be included. “Florentino Perez has guaranteed that [Ronaldo] will not lack work at the Santiago Bernabeu,” the report stated. “But obviously, he wouldn’t do it to be a player, because he considers that it is a cycle that should be considered closed.” Although Ronaldo offered himself as a player, Perez and Carlo Ancelotti quickly rejected that offer. So as it stands, Ronaldo might have to continue his stay at Al Nassr until he finds a top club in Europe. Not every club can afford the superstar, who commands the heftiest weekly salary in world football at the moment.

Liverpool eye move for PSG star

May 2, 2023 No Comments

Liverpool are reportedly considering moving for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches next season. The Reds are in the market for a dynamic midfielder, having seen their midfield area in the field suffer degradation. They have long wanted to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund but recently had to give up the chase for the Englishman due to his price tag. But that hasn’t stopped them from looking to sign a midfielder as they attempt to rebuild in the summer. They hope to bring in at least two midfield players this summer and see Renato Sanches as a solid option. Read more: Premier League Clubs Alerted over Paulo Dybala Availability This is according to Fichajes, who claims that Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of the Portuguese international and wants to bring him to the club. As per the report, the player will likely cost Liverpool around €30 million, a fraction of what they were asked to pay for Bellingham. Sanches is a smooth operator in midfield and will bring the kind of energy and guile often missing in Liverpool since Georgina Wijnaldum left the club two seasons ago. The 25-year-old joined PSG last summer but has failed to nail down a spot in the starting XI due to a lack of fitness and form. So he would be willing to leave Parc des Princes if he is guaranteed more game time at Anfield and the right offer is tabled.

Sam Allardyce agrees to a SHOCK return to football as Leeds sacks Javi Gracia

May 2, 2023 No Comments

Former England and Everton boss Sam Allardyce has emerged as the shock favourite to become Leeds United boss following their struggles. According to a report by Sportsmail, the Yorkshire side are set to sack struggling Javi Garcia on Tuesday and will bring Allardyce in as an immediate replacement. The former Bolton manager is expected to start on Wednesday to keep the club in the Premier League. Leeds United have begun the process of restructuring the club and have already sacked Sporting Director Victor Orta. They currently sit inside the relegation zone and see Allardyce as the manager to keep them above the murky waters. Read more: Jose Mourinho REJECTED Chelsea’s Offer to Return to Stamford Bridge The 68-year-old has been out of work since failing to beat the drop as West Brom boss two seasons ago. The Englishman is one of the most experienced coaches in the game, having managed 13 different clubs. His first two games will be against Manchester City and Newcastle, two sides in the top four. So it will be daunting for Allardyce, who will be desperate to keep his solid record as a relegation specialist. Meanwhile, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has backed the 68-year-old to help Leeds avoid the drop this season. Speaking on Monday Night Football, Carragher was asked what he thought of Leeds United hiring Allardyce the former Liverpool defender said; “Well, Sean Dyche is a similar sort of manager, and he’s come in at Everton to do that job of making them better defensively. “We know in the past Sam Allardyce has done that job before. “I don’t think he’s ever come this late. I think he’s normally come in [and] had a January transfer window. “He can bring his own players in and have that time to change it. But I think it’s probably a decent appointment. Whether the crowd will get behind that, I’m not so sure. “I don’t know how Leeds supporters would react to Allardyce. But in terms of trying to make them more solid, better defensively, there’s probably no one better out there.”

Jose Mourinho REJECTED Chelsea’s Offer to Return to Stamford Bridge

May 1, 2023 No Comments

Former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho reportedly rejected a recent offer from the Blues to stay at AS Roma. Chelsea are looking for a new permanent manager after sacking Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter this season. The man currently managing the Premier League side is ex-player Frank Lampard. But the former England midfielder’s reign has been disastrous as he has recorded five consecutive losses while the Blues continue to slide down the table. The London club are thought to be close to reaching an agreement with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. However, they contacted their former boss Jose Mourinho about occupying the vacant managerial seat before settling for the Argentine, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport via GOAL. But they were swiftly told that Mourinho was not interested in returning to London and only wanted to stay in Serie A with Roma. Read more: Real Madrid Stepup the Pace in the Race for Jude Bellingham The former Real Madrid has enjoyed relative success in the Italian capital, leading Roma to their first European title in over 30 years. His side are currently on course to finish in the top four in Serie A and in the Europa League’s semi-finals. The Portuguese is out of contract at Stadio Olimpico in 2024 and has already been linked with an exit. He is reportedly wanted by French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazil national team this season and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr side.

Aston Villa confident of signing Tammy Abraham despite European interest

May 1, 2023 No Comments

Aston Villa are reportedly confident of signing AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham this summer despite interest from several top European clubs. The 25-year-old former Chelsea striker had a hugely successful 2018/19 loan spell as he helped the Villans to gain promotion back to the Premier League. He transferred to Roma two seasons ago for a reported £34m fee and has enjoyed his time at the club. He has scored 25 Serie A goals during his time in the Italian capital, with eight of those goals coming during the 2022/23 campaign. The 25-year-old was on the score sheet at the weekend to earn Jose Mourinho’s Roma a 1-1 draw with UEFA Champions League semi-finalists AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. Read more: Liverpool interested in Manchester City Outcast According to reports, that goal was witnessed by several top clubs from around Europe, with 90min claiming that Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all sent scouts to watch the game. Although all these clubs are queuing up for Abraham, the report claims that Aston Villa remains confident of signing the England international. Abraham scored 25 goals in 37 Championship appearances for Villa before returning to parent club Chelsea to become first choice under the management of Frank Lampard. However, Villa will have to pay up at least £40m to sign Abraham from Roma, which would break the club’s transfer record as it will surpass the £38m Villa paid Norwich City to sign Emiliano Buendia.

Tottenham Consider Arne Slot for Manager Job

April 30, 2023 No Comments

Tottenham’s search for a new permanent manager continues, leading them to the Netherlands, where they are looking to snatch exciting young coach Arne Slot from Feyenoord. The North London club, who sacked Antonio Conte last month, are in the midst of a crisis that has seen them fail to win in four games. As such, they are in danger of missing out on European football next season, especially as their 4-3 loss to Liverpool at the weekend has caused the Reds to leapfrog them on the league table. Read more: Jose Mourinho REJECTED Chelsea’s Offer to Return to Stamford Bridge After sacking interim manager Cristian Stellini and replacing him with Ryan Mason, they remain in the hunt for a new manager. According to ESPN, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is now seen as a “serious contender to take over the job. The Dutchman is considered one of Europe’s most exciting young coaches after his remarkable work with Feyenoord in the Dutch league. His side have lost just once in the Eredivisie this season (W22, D7) and are sitting comfortably on top of the Dutch league table. Meanwhile, former Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann is also a target and on the shortlist for Daniel Levy and co. At the same time, former Manchester City captain and Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is also a candidate.

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NBA Expert Picks: New York Knicks Vs Miami Heat Predictions Tonight

April 29, 2023 No Comments

The 2023 NBA Playoffs continue to entertain fans with exciting matches, and one of its mouthwatering offerings happening this Sunday is New York Knicks VS Miami Heat. Read on for more information on the Knicks VS Heat game to find out the NBA Predictions Tonight, odds, and picks by MatchPlug. Read similar betting previews on our site too. See: NBA Expert Picks: Sacramento Kings VS Golden State Warriors Predictions Tonight Predictions and Betting Preview For New York Knicks Vs Miami Heat NBA Playoffs Game 1 Round 2 Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York When: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 Time: 10:00 GMT Teams to play: Knicks and Heat NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.664 Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet. Betting On The New York Knicks Regular Season Record: 47-35 1XBet Spread: -4.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.664 1XBet Over/Under: Over 207.5 BetMGM Spread: -4.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.55 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 207. Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks scored an upset in the first round when they sent the Cleveland Cavaliers packing from the playoffs in just five games. Brunson commanded, New York in that game with 24.0 points on 43.7 per cent shooting from the field, while RJ Barrett gathered 17.4 points on 44.1 per cent shooting from the floor. The Knicks didn’t exactly shoot well in the opening round, but this team wins ugly matchups, mostly because of its rebounding. New York ranks second in the playoffs so far with a 54.9 per cent rebound rate. The Knick’s frontcourt presents a problem for the Miami Heat, with New York wielding, Mitchell Robinson, who grabbed 18 rebounds in the series-winning Game 6 versus the Cavaliers, Julius Randle, and Isaiah Hartenstein. Randle injured an ankle in the last match, so his status should be regularly monitored. Related: NBA Expert Picks: Boston Celtics VS Philadelphia 76ers Predictions Tonight Betting On The Miami Heat Regular Season Record: 44-38 1XBet Spread: +4.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.805 1XBet Over/Under: Under 207.5 BetMGM Spread: +4.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.50 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 207.5 The Miami Heat managed to scale through the first round, thanks to Jimmy Butler. Butler delivered a series of all-time incredible performances in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Milwaukee Bucks to knock out Giannis Anetokounmpo and co. In the five games against the Bucks, Butler churned out 37.6 points, as he buried 59.7 per cent of his attempts from the field. Considering what this team did in the first round, there will be no counting the Heat. New York looks good, but Miami is bringing a heated offense rooted in Butler’s powers. So far in the playoffs, the Heat is second overall with 119.0 points per 100 possessions and tops with a 60.5 effective field goal percentage. See: NBA Expert Picks: Denver Nuggets VS Phoenix Suns Predictions Tonight MatchPlug Prediction Miami, look a team due for regression on offense. Expect New York to win the glass battle and control the match for most of the competition. Final Prediction: New York Knicks Moneyline.

‘I’m as good as Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp & Mikel Arteta’: Sam Allardyce

James Milner SET for Brighton Move this Summer

PSG bans Lionel Messi for two weeks

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to RETURN to Europe this summer

Liverpool eye move for PSG star

Sam Allardyce agrees to a SHOCK return to football as Leeds sacks Javi Gracia

Jose Mourinho REJECTED Chelsea’s Offer to Return to Stamford Bridge

Aston Villa confident of signing Tammy Abraham despite European interest

Tottenham Consider Arne Slot for Manager Job

NBA Expert Picks: New York Knicks Vs Miami Heat Predictions Tonight

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