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Nick Cushing is excited about the recent energy and camaraderie within New York City FC before their upcoming match against Philadelphia Union. Cushing praised the unity shown by his team as they aim to continue their impressive run against a struggling Philadelphia Union. Despite a shaky start to the MLS season, New York has only lost once in their last seven matches, with a 3-2 win over Toronto FC being their fourth victory in five games. "We are training exceptionally well," Cushing said. "Our level of intensity and…

The absence of Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United may end soon, as Erik ten Hag hints at his potential inclusion in the upcoming match against Newcastle on Wednesday. Martinez, who has been out since March with a calf injury, could make his return after a string of training sessions. The Argentine defender's last game was against Brentford six weeks ago. Meanwhile, Raphael Varane won't feature in the next game but there's hope for him to play before leaving the club at the end of the season. "We are definitely…

Mauricio Pochettino is confident that Chelsea could establish a strong foundation for the next season if they secure a spot in Europe. Pochettino expressed his excitement about the possibility of Chelsea qualifying for Europe before their match against Brighton and Hove Albion. Upon taking over as Chelsea's manager, Pochettino faced a rough start, but the team has shown improvement, currently sitting in seventh place in the league. The last few games of the season are crucial for Chelsea's European qualification hopes,…

Luis Enrique aims to utilize Paris Saint-Germain's final Ligue 1 fixtures as a warm-up for the Coupe de France final. The team's defeat to Nice earlier in the season will be avenged in their upcoming away game. Despite clinching the Ligue 1 title, PSG could not advance in the Champions League. They now look forward to facing Lyon in the Coupe de France final on May 25. Luis Enrique dismisses the notion of seeking revenge against Nice. The team remains unbeaten away in Ligue 1, a statistic the coach is not concerned about.…

Afther bagging a fifth Ligue 1 Player of the Year award, Kylian Mbappe believes Ousmane Dembele is next in line to shine at Paris Saint-Germain once he departs. The French team captain decided to exit the Ligue 1 champions after spending seven years at the Parc des Princes, where he made his mark as the all-time top scorer with 256 goals. Although rumored to move to Real Madrid, Mbappe has remained silent about his future plans upon leaving the club. Regardless, the 25-year-old striker is confident that his fellow…

Millie Bright, the former England World Cup captain, returns to Sarina Wiegman's squad for the first time since October. She missed most of the season with a knee injury. Bright is part of the 24-player group for the upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers against France, Sweden, and the Republic of Ireland. Team-mate Aggie Beever-Jones is also on the team, aiming for her first cap after an impressive Women's Super League run. The reigning European champions will face back-to-back matches against France on May 31 and June 4,…

Raphael Varane confirmed his exit from Manchester United as his contract reaches its end. The French defender will depart Old Trafford after three years and 93 appearances, joining from Real Madrid in 2021. Despite a challenging season, Varane sees a bright future ahead for the team. In a video message, Varane expressed his love for the club and gratitude for the fans.

Defender Layvin Kurzawa is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after nine years, as he declared on Monday, marking the end of his tenure with the Ligue 1 giants. Kurzawa, a left-back, transferred from Monaco to PSG in 2015 for €23 million, accumulating 154 appearances for the Parisiens over the years. However, the 31-year-old has lost favor in recent times, playing only eight minutes in a single match during the 2023-24 season. In the 2022-23 season, Kurzawa was loaned to Fulham in the Premier League after no appearances for PSG…

Pep Guardiola rebuts the claim that Manchester City's success is solely due to money and is far from boring. City is aiming for a fourth straight Premier League title and could win the FA Cup as well. In recent games, City has been in top form, dominating their opponents. Despite being behind Arsenal, City can surpass them with a game in hand. Guardiola dismissed the notion that City's success is predictable or just because of money. He suggested that other teams spent as much but did not achieve the same results. City…

Liverpool appeared destined for victory, but surprise sub Jhon Duran intervened, leading Aston Villa to a stunning comeback. Duran's late goals helped Villa secure a draw against Liverpool, maintaining a top-four finish hope. Villa remains in fourth place, five points above Tottenham in the Champions League race. The thrilling match ended up with a 3-3 draw, showcasing the drama of Premier League competition. Duran clinched the equalizer with two late goals after Villa trailed, saving them from a fourth straight loss.…