The sporting world never stops turning. At any point of the day or night, there’s always something noteworthy taking place. Whether it’s a crazy knockout, buzzer-beating basket, game-winning touchdown, last-minute goal or any other aspect of sporting drama or debate, it’s tough for anyone to keep up with absolutely everything that occurs.
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Richard Keys’ Eye-Opening Pochettino Tweet Re-emerges
Mauricio Pochettino appears to be edging closer to the Manchester United job after he became the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
Carrick is on the verge of the sack, with a decision set to be made over the former midfielder’s future by Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Tuesday.
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino, who has been employed as head coach of the United States’ men’s team since 2024, appears to be the leading contender to become Manchester United’s next manager.
However, an eye-opening tweet from broadcaster Richard Keys is currently being shared online following reports that Pochettino could be the next manager to enter the Old Trafford hot seat.
The former Sky Sports and beIN Sports host tweeted in February 2024: “I’m afraid Pochettino wouldn’t win a raffle even if you gave him the winning ticket.”
Keys posted that tweet after Pochettino’s Chelsea were defeated 1-0 by Liverpool in the 2024 EFL Cup final at Wembley. Virgil van Dijk scored the only goal of the game in the 118th minute that day.
While Pochettino’s teams have often impressed with their tenacity and work ethic, the Argentine has struggled to land his hands on silverware.
Spurs finished as League Cup and Champions League runners-up under Pochettino, although the South American did win three trophies during his 18-month spell with Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Trophee des Champions).
Oldham Boss Sent Off For Shocking Headbutt on Sheffield Wednesday Player
Oldham Athletic boss Micky Mellon lost his temper during an FA Cup first round win, headbutting Sheffield Wednesday’s Callum Slattery. The altercation occured with the game heading towards extra-time with the score level at 1-1.
Mellon first seemed to grab Slattery by the neck and draw him closer before the pair exchanged words. He then motioned his head towards the midfielder and sent him to the ground.
A brawl between both sets of players ensued as Mellon’s staff and Owls captain Barry Bannan moved him away from the scene. Eventually, referee Martin Woods produced a red card, which the manager accepted and took off to the stands to watch his team prevail in extra-time.
With the game streaming on TNT Sports, Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle provided commentary and he was shocked by Mellon’s actions. He said, “I don’t know what on earth the manager is thinking there, I really don’t.”
Oldham’s win came courtesy of Will Sutton’s winner in the 110th minute. Callum Kavanagh had given the hosts the lead in the 66th minute before Davis Keillor-Dunne equalised 10 minutes later to send the game to extra-time.
Leicester City have spoken out after their main shirt sponsor, BC Game, appointed a porn actress as a club ambassador.
BC Game, who have been Leicester’s shirt sponsor since 2024, announced on Tuesday that Russian adult content creator Eva Elfie had become a brand ambassador.
The unlicensed online cryptocurrency gaming platform posted a video announcing the news, with the caption: ‘Welcome to BC Game @EvaElfie! Let the fun begin.’
BC Game’s decision to appoint the adult actress as an ambassador sparked uproar, with Leicester fan group The Foxes Trust saying in a statement: “From the moment the club decided to take sponsorship from a betting company we felt Leicester City were ditching its values.
“Now throw into the mix that BC Game have entered into a partnership with someone who continues to make their name via adult content.
“Both gambling and pornography can have devastating impacts on people’s lives, in particular young people. Partnerships like these bring these two worlds to a larger audience and, by association, link them to Leicester City. Is this who we are now?”
Leicester, who are currently 10th in League One, have now responded. The club said in a statement: “Leicester City Football Club recognises the concerns raised about recent developments involving our Principal Partner, BC GAME.
“We have raised these concerns directly with BC GAME and are continuing discussions with the company to explore a mutually acceptable resolution.”
Given the ongoing discussions and operational implications, BC GAME branding will remain on the Men’s First Team shirts for Friday’s FA Cup tie at Oxford City.
What Mbappe Said to Young Fan Who Was Wiped Out by Tchouameni’s Wayward Shot
Real Madrid comfortably beat Racing Santander in their La Liga clash on Sunday afternoon. Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande were all on the scoresheet as Los Blancos won 3-0 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero.
There was concern for a young Racing fan after he was struck by a wayward shot from Aurelien Tchouameni in the second half. The Frenchman’s fierce strike missed the goal by some distance and caught an unaware youngster flush in the face.
The story had a happy ending as the youngster was handed the opportunity to meet some of Real Madrid’s biggest stars after the match.
Tchouamenti made amends for his blunder as he greeted the youngster and posed for pictures with him.
Kylian Mbappe also took the time to greet the young Racing fan. The Frenchman said to the youngster in a video that has gone viral on social media: “It’s Tchouaméni’s fault. He doesn’t know how to shoot!”
Mbappe then shared a high-five with the child and ruffled his hair before walking away.
Tchouameni has hit the back of the net just seven times in 204 matches for Real Madrid. He is yet to get on the scoresheet this season, with his last goal coming all the way back in March.
European Giants Announce New 71,500 Stadium
AC Milan and Inter Milan have unveiled plans for a new stadium, named Generali Stadium. Work on the new stadium will begin in 2028 and will replace the San Siro from the 2031-32 season. The San Siro, the two sides’ current home, will be demolished.
The Generali Stadium will have a capacity of 71,500 seats and is expected to cost the two clubs €1.2 billion (£1bn). The two Milan clubs have agreed a mammoth 20-year naming rights contract with italian insurance company Generali, which ESPN reports is worth €650 million (£545m).
The two clubs posted a video on social media showing what the stadium will look like once it’s completed. View it below:
David Manica, a stadium specialist who collaborated with architect Norman Foster on the project, said of the stadium, per the Guardian:
“The most important thing that we realised when we designed this project is that San Siro is a feeling. It’s more than a building, it’s a feeling… we brought all the seats as close as possible to the field. They could not be any closer, it’ll actually feel as though you’re sitting on the grass.”
The Generali Stadium will also be capable of hosting NFL international games, rugby matches and concerts. It could also be used as a venue for Euro 2032, which is being jointly hosted by Italy and Turkey.
English Manager Gives Angriest Half-Time Team Talk We’ve Seen
Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White has gone viral after giving one of the angriest half-time team-talks in football history this week.
Dorking, who play in the National league South, welcomed Hemel Hempstead to Meadowbank Football Ground on Tuesday evening. They took the lead in the 18th minute through Alfie Rutherford but went on to trail 2-1 at the break.
White, who also owns the team, went completely ballistic at half-time as he laid into Dorking’s players. He said in footage captured by YouTube channel Bunch Of Amateurs:
“What’s f****** wrong with you lot? Pinch [Harry Pinchard], Josh [Taylor], what’s f****** wrong with you?!”
He continued after flipping a table: “Why the f*** do you f****** play on this s*** pitch? F*** it off! F*** it off! You’re coming off. F****** terrible. You’re near it. F****** liven up!
“F****** s***. It’s embarrassing for me! Don’t play on this s*** pitch in a full press. S***! F****** s***! You f****** sort this out. You bunch of c****. You lot should be going mental at your teammates.
“I’ve told ya. F******* s*** goals. I am f****** appalled. You wanna hope this scoreline doesn’t stay the same, I’m f****** telling you. You f****** sort this out, you c****.
“You f****** get better as a team at not making the same, s*** mistakes. S*** mistakes! You better show some b******* now. You show some f******* b*******. Get out! Just f****** get out! F******* sitting in here! F****** get out!”
A Dorking player then instructed his teammates to keep their heads after White left the room. Hearing they had not moved, White stormed back in and shouted: “I’m gonna have a f****** punch-up. Who’s told you to stay in here? Get out!”
After flipping a table for a second time, White screamed: “F****** get out! F****** get out! Now! F****** get out! F****** disgrace!”
Watch the video below: (warning, bad language used)
Dorking went on to salvage a draw when Dawid Rogalski’s 89th minute ensured the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
In response to footage of his rant going viral on social media, White wrote: “Real life football is not for everyone, especially the snowflakes. Follow @bunch_amateurs for full context. Great to see real men and woman still exist. See you at the top.”
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