Sports News Headlines For Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

1. UCL: Alonso under fire over decision on Boniface after Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

Former Manchester City and Newcastle United goalkeeper, Shay Given has criticized Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso’s decision to deploy striker Victor Boniface as a left winger against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Alonso’s 3-5-2 formation tactics left Leverkusen without a recognized centre forward against Liverpool at Anfield. His tactics seemed to be
UCL: Alonso under fire over decision on Boniface after Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

2. Serie A: Former Sevilla star backs Iheanacho to hit top form again

Former Sevillar star, Nolito has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to become a key player for the Rojiblancos. Iheanacho has struggled to make positive impact since linking up with Sevilla on a free transfer in the summer. The forward scored twice in Garcia Pimienta’s side Copa del Rey victory over La Rozas last week. The 28-year-old is
Serie A: Former Sevilla star backs Iheanacho to hit top form again

3. CAF Awards 2024: Lookman deserves to win Men’s Player of the Year award – Kanu

Former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Ademola Lookman to be crowned the next Africa’s best player. The 2024 CAF Awards will hold in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, December 16. Lookman is in the running for the prestigious award along with nine other players including his Super Eagles teammate, William Troost-Ekong. The winger has
CAF Awards 2024: Lookman deserves to win Men’s Player of the Year award – Kanu

4. EPL: Ex-Chelsea player, Dempsey is dead

Former Chelsea player, John Dempsey is dead. The Blues disclosed this in a post via their official X account on Wednesday. “It is with tremendous sadness that Chelsea Football Club announces the passing of our former FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup winner John Dempsey,” Chelsea said. “We are sending our heartfelt condolences to
EPL: Ex-Chelsea player, Dempsey is dead

5. EPL: They’re aggressive – Owen names three Man Utd players Amorim will pick

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has named the three players new manager Ruben Amorim will pick in his team once he takes over at the club. Amorim will take charge of the Red Devils on November 11 after he was named as Erik ten Hag’s replacement. The Portuguese has favoured a 3-4-3 system for
EPL: They’re aggressive – Owen names three Man Utd players Amorim will pick

6. UCL: Why we beat Manchester City 4-1 – Ruben Amorim

Departing Sporting CP manager, Ruben Amorim, has suggested why his team defeated Manchester City 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Viktor Gyokeres hat-trick’s gave Sporting the victory over Pep Guardiola’s side. Erling Haaland did missed a late penalty with the scores at 3-1 during the encounter. Reacting, Amorim, who is set to join
UCL: Why we beat Manchester City 4-1 – Ruben Amorim

7. Champions League: You won’t face me with Man Utd – Guardiola mocks Amorim

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Ruben Amorim will only face him as Manchester United boss in the Premier League and FA Cup. Guardiola was speaking to the media after a 4-1 defeat to Amorim’s Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday night. It was the 39-year-old’s last home fixture in charge of the
Champions League: You won’t face me with Man Utd – Guardiola mocks Amorim

8. EPL: Why Edu left Arsenal – Arteta opens up

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has opened up on Edu leaving his role as sporting director at the club. According to Arteta, the former midfielder got an offer for “a different role” and decided to pursue it. Edu is expected to accept an offer Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ network of clubs. He resigned from his
EPL: Why Edu left Arsenal – Arteta opens up

9. Super Eagles must qualify for 2026 World Cup – Oliseh

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh says it would be a disaster if the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The West Africans are yet to record a win in their World Cup qualifying group after four matches. Augustine Eguavoen’s men are second from bottom in Group C with
Super Eagles must qualify for 2026 World Cup – Oliseh

10. UCL: We’re in dark place – Bernardo Silva reacts as Man City loses three consecutive matches

Manchester City star, Bernardo Silva has insisted that his team is currently in a dark place Silva spoke while reacting to Man City losing their last three matches. Recall that Man City were defeated 4-1 against Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Before the defeat to the Portuguese side, Pep Guardiola’s men had
UCL: We’re in dark place – Bernardo Silva reacts as Man City loses three consecutive matches.