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A brutal nickname apparently used by a Chelsea player for Liam Rosenior has been revealed following his sacking. The Blues let go of their manager on Wednesday following a string of disappointing results that leaves them at risk of missing out on Champions League football.

Picture this: you’re top of the table—and everyone else is sulking.

Gary Neville has labelled Chelsea’s owners "clueless" following the decision to sack Liam Rosenior. The former Manchester United also ridiculed the club’s policy of handing out long-term contracts, calling the strategy "laughable."

Erling Haaland was left visibly irritated during a post-match interview following Manchester City’s slender 1-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor. Despite scoring the decisive goal to send his side to the top of the Premier League, the Norwegian striker grew weary of repetitive questions regarding City's failure to convert more of their chances.

He was a regular starter and a key player for Nagelsmann during the home European Championship, yet his chances of making the World Cup squad currently appear slim—at least at first glance.

Morgan Rogers has been told that he can “go higher”, amid renewed transfer talk at Aston Villa, with Henri Lansbury telling GOAL why the classy England international playmaker is capable of “stepping on again”. Rogers has proved himself in the Premier League, while also gracing European competition, and could take on a new challenge outside of his homeland at some stage.

Chelsea have identified a primary target to succeed Liam Rosenior as the club's leadership explores a diverse shortlist of coaching options. Following Rosenior's dismissal on Wednesday, the Blues are searching for their fifth permanent appointment since 2022 to salvage a season currently marred by a fractured dressing room.

FC Bayern Munich is set to introduce a change to the back of its shirts for the upcoming season.

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

Luis Suarez rolled back the years with a sublime volley to seal a 2-0 victory for Inter Miami against Real Salt Lake. The veteran striker combined with Rodrigo De Paul to secure three points for the Herons.

Chelsea have successfully avoided a staggering £24 million compensation payout following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after just 104 days at the helm. While the board has faced intense scrutiny for the club's recent decline, a strategic break clause embedded within the manager's eight-year contract has saved the Blues from a massive financial hit.

Two reasons why there is “no point” in Cristiano Ronaldo returning to European football from the Saudi Pro League have been explained to GOAL by Paul-Jose M’Poku - a man who has spent time in the Middle East himself. CR7-themed transfer predictions have also been made when it comes to Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi, with plenty of gossip and rumour to be found.

Almost every footballer's career has a sliding doors moment, and Georgia Stanway's came in the summer of 2022. It's remarkable to think now, given her role in the England team and her status as one of the best midfielders in the game, but as that year's European Championship approached, Stanway was not in Sarina Wiegman’s starting XI.

Newcastle's season has unravelled; with five Premier League games remaining and in the thick of a dire run of form, the Magpies find themselves closer to the bottom three than they are to the Champions League places, and their hopes of securing any form of European football are fading fast. To make matters worse, their struggles are unfolding against the backdrop of significant upheaval behind the scenes as pressure mounts on head coach Eddie Howe.

Harry Kane scored his 52nd goal of a remarkable season to help Bayern Munich secure a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. The victory sends Vincent Kompany's side into the DFB-Pokal final as they chase a treble.

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they cannot afford a single slip-up if they are to secure the Premier League crown ahead of Arsenal. Following a narrow victory at Burnley that sent City top for the first time since August, the Spaniard insisted that a perfect record in their final five games is the only path to glory.

Galatasaray suffered a shock Turkish Cup exit, falling to quarter-final underdogs Genclerbirligi Ankara.

FC Bayern are league champions and have reached the DFB Cup final. As a result, the treble now looks well within reach. A commentary.

Is England no longer his preferred destination? Leon Goretzka’s club search now has a clear direction. A player currently on loan wants to stay put. The latest FCB news and rumours.

Borussia Dortmund’s second-place finish is slipping, prompting the club’s hierarchy to issue clear directives to head coach Niko Kovac as the season enters its final stages. Latest news and rumours about BVB.

For much of Wednesday night, it looked like Inter Miami would drop points in Utah, but two of the club's biggest names stepped up with world-class finishes.

A Lamine Yamal penalty ensured Barcelona saw off a stubborn Celta Vigo side on Wednesday night to stretch their lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to nine points. However, the 1-0 victory at Spotify Camp Nou came at a cost, as the wonderkid winger was forced off injured straight after converting the winner from the spot in the first half.

Following Bayern Munich’s 2-0 victory in the DFB-Pokal semi-final at Bayer Leverkusen, Manuel Neuer had special praise for his fellow goalkeeper Mark Flekken.

Erling Haaland scored the only goal as an underwhelming Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to move top of the Premier League and relegate the Clarets in the process. Three days after netting the winner in the title showdown against Arsenal, the Norwegian demonstrated his physical prowess to score the winner in just the sixth minute as Pep Guardiola's men edged to victory.

Lamine Yamal suffered a bizarre injury during Wednesday evening’s La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Celta Vigo.

FC Bayern have reached the DFB-Pokal final for the first time since 2020. In the semi-final, the Munich side won 2–0 away against Bayer Leverkusen. Individual player ratings for the FCB squad.

Mic'd up: Kaylyn Kyle breaks down Canadian teams in MLS, who Inter Miami could appoint to replace Javier Mascherano, and why Neymar would be an excellent fit in North America

Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly eyeing moves to sign players from Real Madrid this summer.

Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos has provided a significant update regarding his ambitious bid to lead a takeover of his boyhood club Sevilla. The veteran defender is currently spearheading a consortium, supported by investment group Five Eleven Capital, to seize control of the struggling La Liga side.