Erling Haaland scored his first hat-trick of the season as Manchester City demolished Liverpool 4-0 in a practically perfect FA Cup quarter-final tie at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland bagged a penalty late in the first half and soon followed it with a header to complete a wonderful team move from Pep Guardiola's side, who stormed into the FA Cup semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season.
Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has been compounded by reports of a pre-match financial dispute. Italy players reportedly requested a massive bonus just days before their shocking elimination in Zenica.
Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell to a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Manchester City that heaps more pressure on manager Arne Slot. Despite playing some nice football at times, the Reds were undone in the space of 18 minutes either side of half-time as a hat-trick from Erling Haaland and an Antoine Semenyo strike sealed City's spot in the semi-finals.
Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.
Newcastle United have confirmed that veteran defender Kieran Trippier will depart the club this summer. The England international was the first major signing of the post-takeover era and played a pivotal role in transforming the Magpies from relegation candidates to trophy winners.
Former Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that his relationship with football has changed significantly. The 34-year-old has remarkably suggested that his passion for football has dwindled after spending three decades in the sport. Speaking in a revealing interview, the Napoli midfielder compared the beautiful game to a standard profession where interest naturally fades over time.
Hansi Flick has been handed a significant defensive boost ahead of a crucial trip to the capital. While Raphinha faces a spell on the sidelines, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde have been cleared to return to the matchday squad.
Chelsea face a major financial headache regarding Enzo Fernandez as they look to recoup a massive fee for the Argentine. Amid interest from Real Madrid and a fallout with Liam Rosenior, the Blues must navigate a delicate balancing act to protect their investment.
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