In a shocking turn of events, Kaizer Chiefs has announced that they have parted ways with coach Nasreddine Nabi just weeks into the new season. While initial reports suggest that Nabi left due to personal reasons, it is speculated that he may have been sacked due to a breach of contract. Sources claim that Nabi does not have a valid license to sit on the bench for CAF Confederation Cup fixtures, which could have major implications for the team's upcoming matches. Stay tuned for updates as more information is expected to be released by the club.
Former Chelsea player Enzo Maresca has expressed his confidence in the club's new signing, Estevao Willian, believing that he has the potential to become a reference player and a valuable source of learning for other young players, like Cole Palmer. The Brazilian midfielder was acquired for a record-breaking transfer fee of £51.4m from Palmeiras, and Maresca is certain that he will make a significant impact on the team in the coming seasons.
As Benjamin Sesko joins Manchester United, there have been doubts about whether the team should've spent so much money on a relatively inexperienced player. However, fellow defender Harry Maguire has faith in the young striker's abilities and insists that with time, Sesko will prove to be a valuable addition to the team. Despite being similar in profile to previous striker Rasmus Hojlund, Sesko's reputation in European football is far higher and many top clubs have been keeping track of him for a long time.
Arsenal dominated in their first Champions League match against Athletic Club, with goals from Martin Odegaard and Nicolas Pepe securing a 2-0 victory. Mikel Arteta applauded his team's performance, especially in defense, as they kept clean sheet and controlled the game throughout. This win was a promising start to their European campaign this season.
Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, has come under fire for his questionable substitutions during their game against Manchester United. He chose not to bring on a goalkeeper after a red card, but instead took off an attacking player for a defender, resulting in a weaker attacking threat. His decision backfired even further when his third substitution aggravated an injured player. Fans are calling out the coach for poor in-game management and not being mindful of player injuries.
Ahead of Chelsea's Premier League match against Manchester United, Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer is fit to play after recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him for a month. Maresca also revealed news about other players, including Alejandro Garnacho and Marc Guiu, but mentioned that Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling will not be available for the match. Palmer, who scored a goal in the Champions League against Bayern Munich, is expected to start for Chelsea on Saturday evening.
Manchester United hosted Chelsea at Old Trafford for a thrilling Premier League match, with Daily Mail Sport providing live coverage updates. Despite a strong showing from both teams throughout the game, Manchester United emerged victorious with a last minute goal, leaving Chelsea with only seven minutes of stoppage time to try and equalize. As the tension and excitement continued to build, fans were kept on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
In a crucial Premier League match, Manchester United have taken a commanding lead against Chelsea at the break with a 2-0 advantage. Goals from captain Bruno Fernandes and veteran midfielder Casemiro, facing his former team, have put the Red Devils in a strong position to secure three points at home.
Get ready for some exciting cricket action as India U19s face off against Australia U19s in the first game of a three-match Youth ODI series. The spotlight will be on two young IPL stars – Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre – who have already made a mark in the England tour. Australia U19, led by Simon Budge, will also be featuring two Indian origin cricketers, Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh, in their squad. Don't miss the match this Sunday at 9:30 AM IST, live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar.
Former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz secured a surprise second place on the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and is now setting his sights on Williams' first podium since 2017. Despite narrowly missing out on pole position to Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Sainz was ecstatic with his stunning qualifying performance and is determined to capitalize on the speed of the Williams car in Sunday's race. With a history of podium finishes in Baku, it could be a huge opportunity for the team.