Arsenal defeats Liverpool, a message from Haaland to Real Madrid amid Haaland connections, and pressure mounts on Hodgson
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has pushed Real Madrid to offer Erling Haaland if they truly want him.
Last week, there were rumors in Spain that Haaland wants to leave Manchester United because he detests his life there so much.
Presumably, Real Madrid was reportedly keeping an eye on the circumstances surrounding the prolific striker from Norway.
However, having witnessed similar activity in the past, Guardiola is certain it won’t succeed and advises any club interested to simply state as much.
Guardiola remarked: “Do you think they are going to change something that is going to happen for one report, one journalist, or one Twitter account, one Instagram account? That is not going to occur.
“It will occur either when Erling chooses to extend the contract or not, whether the club chooses to do so, or whether we receive any offers for him.
“It’s simple for someone to want Erling. Make an inquiry over the phone at Man City. When we wish to sign someone, we take this action. Nothing about it is more difficult than that.”
FIFA, the governing body of the 2026 World Cup, has announced that the tournament will begin on June 11 at Mexico City’s Aztec Stadium and conclude 38 days later at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the main event, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The decision to extend a contract by Erling, the club, or us, or the receipt of any potential offers for him, will determine when it will occur.
It’s simple to get Erling if one wants him. Make the inquiry over the phone at Man City. When we wish to sign someone, that is what we do. That is the extent of its complexity.”
The 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11 at Mexico City’s Aztec Stadium and conclude 38 days later at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, according to FIFA, the tournament’s governing body.
This year’s main event, which the US, Canada, and Mexico will co-host, will feature 48 teams for the first time.
A total of sixteen cities will serve as host cities, including two in Mexico, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
The other US host cities—Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle—had been announced, with Vancouver serving as the other Canadian venue.
Twelve four-team groups and a first-ever last-32 knockout round will be included in the 2026 World Cup. The new format will see 104 matches played in total.
Each of the 12 four-team groups’ winners and runners-up will move on to a new round of 32, where the eight best third-place teams will join them.
The game’s global governing body had ditched plans for 16 three-team groups, acknowledging the ‘risk of collusion’ in that format while also having been persuaded to stick with four-team groups after the drama which unfolded at the end of the group phase at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was the last tournament to feature 32 teams.
Jamie Carragher, who chastised Martin Odegaard for celebrating Arsenal’s victory over Liverpool, has now seen the bright side.
As the team reveled in the exuberant atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, Odegaard made the decision to snap a photo of Arsenal photographer Stuart Macfarlane on the field.
While watching the scenes for Sky Sports while serving as a pundit, Carragher made the hilarious addition that it was ridiculous by quoting Neil Warnock.
“Enjoy it, but enjoy it in a disciplined way, please!” Carragher stated on the former Twitter platform, X.
After Lionel Messi was left out of a preseason friendly in Hong Kong, fans chanted for a refund and jeered at Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
With a hamstring injury, Messi was kept off the field as his team defeated the Hong Kong XI 4-1.
In social media footage, supporters could be heard yelling “refund” just before Beckham’s post-match speech was met with jeers.
Tatler Asia, the organization that organizes the matches, may lose funding, according to the Hong Kong government.
The government released a statement saying, “Today, the Government expressed deep disappointment over Messi’s non-appearance at Tatler XFEST Hong Kong, Hong Kong Team vs. Inter Miami CF, and the organizer’s failure to provide a detailed explanation promptly.”
“The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has granted the event ‘M’ Mark status in addition to a matching grant of 15 million [Hong Kong dollars; £1.5 million] and a grant of 1 million for the venue.
To give football fans a fantastic game and the chance to see the elite player display his skills, the government has also offered a range of coordination and assistance, including venue arrangement and crowd control.
A large number of tourists traveled specifically to Hong Kong in anticipation of the match, which was eagerly anticipated by many Hong Kong supporters.
“Messi’s inability to participate in the friendly match and provide the fans with an in-person explanation upon their request has deeply disappointed the Government and all football fans.”
“The fans who came a long way to see the match, especially the visitors, were very supportive of Messi, and the way Inter Miami CF and the organizers handled the situation fell short of their expectations.
“The terms and conditions of the agreement will be used by the MSEC and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to require the organiser to take responsibility, including a reduction in the amount of funding as a result of Messi’s injury.”
Although Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, was not happy with several of the decisions made against his team, he acknowledged that Arsenal deserved to win.
“We can acknowledge that, in general, it was not our day,” Klopp remarked. “Despite the fact that the circumstances were clearly a little unusual, Arsenal deserved the three points.
“In one game, a lot of things came together. We didn’t make the most use of Trent (Alexander-Arnold) or play enough football.
“I’m not thrilled, but that’s life; it is what it is. You use that and put it to use. Everything worked against us, even though we should have played better.”
The Gunners have rejuvenated their Premier League title challenge, although some disastrous Liverpool defense played a part.
Virgil van Dijk and Alisson made a terrible mistake at the back that led to Gabriel Martinelli’s goal, which gave them a 2-1 lead, but the Reds captain accepted full responsibility for it.
“I take full responsibility for that 2-1 goal, and that’s a big turning point in the game; I should have done better and made a better decision there,” Van Dijk said in an interview with Sky Sports.
“Both I and the rest of the team are hurting. It’s a significant turning point because, following the break, we were playing really well, dominating, and I believe the energy started to
“After we gained a lot of dominance, it was my responsibility to make the shift.
“I should just try to get over it, but I made the split second incorrect decision. These things happen in football, unfortunately, but it still hurts.”
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has acknowledged that defender Lisandro Martinez’s prognosis is not good.
The Argentine only recently made a comeback from a foot injury sustained in football, but it looked like he injured his knee in a collision with Vladimir Coufal, the right-back for West Ham United.
Ten Hag made the following statement following the Red Devils’ 3-0 victory: “I can’t say (what the situation is), but it doesn’t look good, so there’s a big concern.”
“However, before we can provide you with further information, we must first learn the diagnosis.
The outlook for Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is not good, according to manager Erik ten Hag.
Only recently having recovered from a football foot injury, the Argentine looked to have injured his knee in a collision with Vladimir Coufal, the right-back for West Ham United.
Following the Red Devils’ 3-0 victory, Ten Hag made the following statement: “I can’t say (what the situation is), but it doesn’t look good, so there’s a big concern.”
“However, we can’t tell you more until we find out the diagnosis.
I apologize.
Following Chelsea’s 4-2 loss to Wolves, manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed regret to the team’s supporters.
At Stamford Bridge, in front of their supporters, the Blues suffered their tenth Premier League loss of the current campaign.
In west London, sentiment towards the Argentine, who formerly oversaw rivals Tottenham Hotspur, is currently lacking.
Fans expressed their emotions during the game,
and Pochettino spoke to them during his press conference following the game.
“Of course I understand the feeling,” he remarked. “We are Chelsea, and we need to accept that they want the best for themselves and to win.” Yes, they are disappointed, and on behalf of the team, I apologize; I believe they share our disappointment.
In a devastating 4-2 loss to Wolves, Stamford Bridge provided Mauricio Pochettino with his worst response to date.
With their tenth league loss of the season, Chelsea dropped into the lower half of the Premier League standings, and Moises Caicedo, the record signing for England, had a forgettable afternoon.
The £115 million player had earlier provided his first assist for the Blues, setting up Cole Palmer. However, he lost Rayan Ait-Nouri to make it 2-1 before being taken out of the game in midfield for Matheus Cunha’s equalizer.
In the sixty-third minute, Cunha sealed the three points, and the Bridge turned on their owner and manager.
The crowd let out a chant, “We’re f***ing s***,” as the cameras paned to Pochettino, who appeared to be at a loss for ideas.
Later, after Thiago Silva made it 4-2 but the game was losing, his wife took to social media to express her opinions.
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