Gasperini Set to Leave Atalanta as Rift With Lookman Remains Unresolved
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has informed the Serie A club that he will not renew his contract when it expires in June 2026, according to Soccernet. Gasperini has been at the center of controversy following his post-match remarks after Atalanta’s Champions League elimination against Club Brugge. After losing the first leg 2-1 in Belgium, […]
Gasperini Clarifies Lookman Penalty Comments, Says No Disrespect Intended
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has addressed the backlash over his comments on Ademola Lookman’s penalty-taking ability, insisting he never meant to offend the Nigerian forward. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Gasperini responded to criticism of his post-match remarks following Atalanta’s Champions League exit against Club Brugge, where he had called Lookman “one […]
Chelsea Suffers 2-1 Defeat to Aston Villa After Late Goal
Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in their Premier League clash on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The Blues took an early lead in the 9th minute when Enzo Fernández scored from a Pedro Neto assist. However, Villa responded in the 57th minute, with Marco Asensio finding the net after a setup from Marcus […]
Arsenal Fall to West Ham in 1-0 Defeat, Title Hopes Dented
Arsenal suffered a 1-0 loss to West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium, dealing a setback to their Premier League title ambitions. The decisive goal came just before halftime when Jarrod Bowen headed in a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Arsenal’s troubles deepened in the 73rd minute when substitute Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off for a […]
Manchester United Secure 2-2 Draw Against Everton After VAR Drama
Manchester United fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park. The hosts took a commanding lead in the first half through Beto and Abdoulaye Doucouré, but United responded in the second half. Bruno Fernandes sparked the comeback with a stunning free-kick in the 72nd minute, and Manuel […]
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Draw Sets Up Exciting Clashes
The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted, setting the stage for several high-profile matchups. The first legs are scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2025, with return legs on March 11 and 12, 2025. Round of 16 Fixtures: Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen Benfica vs. Barcelona Feyenoord vs. […]
Spain’s Ex-Football Boss Luis Rubiales Fined for Non-Consensual World Cup Kiss
Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Spain’s High Court has ordered him to pay a €10,800 (£8,942) fine but acquitted him of coercion charges. Court Ruling and Restrictions <span;>- Rubiales […]
Real Madrid Defeats Manchester City 3-1, Advances in Champions League
Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League playoff round at the Santiago Bernabéu, sealing a 6-3 aggregate win. Kylian Mbappé was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick to lead Madrid to victory. He opened the scoring just four minutes into the match with a clever […]
Ademola Lookman Fires Back at Gasperini’s Criticism After Penalty Miss Against Club Brugge
Ademola Lookman has responded to harsh criticism from Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini after missing a crucial penalty in their 3-1 Champions League loss to Club Brugge. The Nigerian forward, who had pulled a goal back for Atalanta before his missed spot-kick, expressed his disappointment in a statement, saying he felt “deeply disrespected” by […]
Gasperini Slams Lookman for Penalty Miss as Atalanta Crash Out of Champions League
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has criticized his striker, Ademola Lookman, calling him “one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen” after his missed spot-kick hindered their comeback in a 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Lookman had given Atalanta hope early in the second half after […]