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Carlo Ancelotti says his Real Madrid future is uncertain

Carlo Ancelotti says his Real Madrid future is uncertain

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On a night of heartbreak at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid’s Champions League reign came to a halt, and with it, perhaps, the final chapter of Carlo Ancelotti’s storied European run with the club. A stoppage-time goal from Gabriel Martinelli sealed a 2-1 win for Arsenal and sent Madrid tumbling out of the quarterfinals with a humbling 5-1 aggregate defeat. The scoreline stung, but it was Ancelotti’s somber tone after the match that left the Bernabeu faithful uneasy. “I don’t know,” the Italian said when asked if this was his last Champions League night with Madrid. “It could be tomorrow, in a month, or in a year. The day I leave, I will only say thank you to this club.” Story continues below this ad Despite being under contract until 2026, Ancelotti admitted the decision may not be in his hands. With growing scrutiny over his side’s stuttering season, which includes two defeats to Barcelona, the air around the Madrid dugout is heavy with uncertainty.The club is still in the hunt for the LaLiga title …

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino warns team against Real Madrid history

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino warns team against Real Madrid history

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Ahead of a crucial second leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, Arsenal’s goalscorer from the first game, Mikel Merino has sounded out a warning to his team about the tie, even though they lead 3-0 on aggregate. Real Madrid will be closing the roof of the capacity crowd at the Bernabeu in a bid to amplify the atmosphere. While most clubs would look at a 3-0 lead as unassailable, Merino said that Arsenal know what’s at stake and what their opponents are capable off. “I haven’t talked about that issue with my teammates. They know what has happened in the past. On a personal level, I’ve had good and bad experiences at the Bernabeu. I, as one of the veterans of the team, will try to contribute what I can on an emotional level, but they are all quite calm and confident that it will be a tough game,” said Merino to Spanish media house COPE. Story continues below this ad Merino scored the third goal for the Gunners against Madrid. The first two …

an offensive cap, and singing ‘For Mbappe, who is dead’ after Argentina’s world cup triumph in 2022

an offensive cap, and singing ‘For Mbappe, who is dead’ after Argentina’s world cup triumph in 2022

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Even before the Champions League game began on Wednesday, just as he ran out of the tunnel, Emi Martinez, Argentina’s and Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, was received with a ring of boos around the stadium. Few seconds into the game, more boos followed when he received the ball for the first time in the game. And right at the end, after his team lost 1-3 to PSG, the camera zoomed in on Martinez, wincing in agony at the loss, and the crowd jeering. A day before the game, he walked into the football stadium with a baseball cap that had an emblem of the World Cup, two Copa Americas covering a French cockerel. The image was also posted on official twitter account of Aston Villa, triggering backlash from the PSG fans. France’s So Foot magazine republished their 2023 feature story “The Goalkeeper We Love to Hate”. “Before the World Cup, he was an unknown. Then he upset France, embarrassed the rest of the world with his celebrations, and sparked a baby boom in Argentina . In …

The CEO of United stated that “tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue.”

The CEO of United stated that “tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue.”

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Manchester United players will head to Asia right after their final Premier League match as the beleaguered club tries to raise revenue. Manchester United will play in exhibition games in Kuala Lumpur on May 28 and Hong Kong on May 30, right after playing their last home game of the season against Aston Villa on May 25. What could make matters even more strenuous for Manchester United players is the fact that the club could find itself playing in the Europa League final, which will be held on May 21. Manchester United have also confirmed that the team will play preseason friendlies in Scandinavia and the United States. This measure comes as the club has told its fans that it cannot sustain its current financial losses after losing more than 300 million pounds over the past three years. The club has also come under criticism from its own fan base for raising ticket prices. Story continues below this ad The 20-time English champions, who are co-owned by the American Glazer family and British billionaire Jim …