Following the official appointment of José Mourinho as Manchester United’s new manager, reports have surfaced that the club has offered a one-year contract extension to veteran midfielder Michael Carrick. The 34-year-old, who joined United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2006 for an initial £14 million fee (with performance-based add-ons), may be set to continue his journey at Old Trafford. Carrick has been a cornerstone in Manchester United’s midfield for a decade, contributing to multiple Premier League titles and the 2008 UEFA Champions League triumph. While he was never seen as a direct replacement for Roy Keane, whose departure left a gap… Read More »Carrick Likely to Sign One-Year Deal Under Mourinho

The Ukrainian Premier League season is set to conclude this weekend, and despite leaving the league months ago, Alex Teixeira is still leading the top scorer chart by a commanding margin. With an eight-goal advantage over the second-placed striker, the former Shakhtar Donetsk forward is almost certain to be crowned this season’s Golden Boot winner. Teixeira only played 15 matches in the Ukrainian league before making a record-breaking move to China during the winter transfer window. Jiangsu Suning signed him for €50 million, making him the most expensive signing in Chinese Super League history at the time. Though he left… Read More »Teixeira Wins Ukrainian Golden Boot in Half a Season

In a thrilling Premier League Round 36 clash, Southampton stunned Manchester City with a commanding 4–2 home victory, highlighted by a brilliant hat trick from Sadio Mane. The Saints outplayed their visitors in both intensity and execution, leaving City with more questions than answers as the season winds down. Manchester City entered the match with heavy squad rotation—making eight changes from their midweek UEFA Champions League fixture. Zabaleta, Mangala, Kolarov, Nasri, Delph, Sterling, Bony, and Iheanacho were all included in the starting lineup, while Joe Hart marked his 300th Premier League appearance. The tone was set early, with Mane testing… Read More »Mane Scores Hat Trick in Southampton Win Over City

Reports have emerged that Guangzhou Evergrande is actively exploring the acquisition of a Premier League or Major League Soccer (MLS) club, with business tycoons Xu Jiayin and Jack Ma reportedly planning to jointly fund the investment. Spanish sports outlet AS cited multiple sources claiming that Evergrande has shown strong interest in buying into the Premier League. While the specific club involved has not been disclosed, the report highlights that the Premier League enjoys immense popularity across Asia—particularly in southern China’s Guangdong province. Acquiring an English top-flight team would significantly boost Evergrande’s global brand visibility, aligning with their ambitions of international… Read More »Xu and Jack Ma Linked to Premier League Bid

In tonight’s AFC Champions League Group H showdown, Guangzhou Evergrande will face Urawa Red Diamonds in a pivotal away match. This game could be a turning point in Evergrande’s campaign, as their qualification for the knockout stages hangs in the balance. On paper, Evergrande holds a clear edge in overall strength—a gap that becomes even more evident when comparing the market value of the two squads. According to the latest data, Guangzhou Evergrande’s total squad value is an impressive €64.1 million, while Urawa Red Diamonds come in at just €18.85 million. Evergrande is widely regarded as a powerhouse in Asian… Read More »Guangzhou Evergrande’s Value Surpasses Urawa Reds