Managers

Man United drops Cristiano Ronaldo from squad for Chelsea game after his early departure vs. Spurs

Cristiano Ronaldo was the hat trick hero when Manchester United last played Tottenham in March 2022. The two sides met again on Wednesday and Ronaldo made the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. 

United had a dominant performance against Spurs with Fred and Bruno Fernandes scoring the goals in a 2-0 victory. What caught everyone’s attention was Ronaldo — who didn’t feature in Wednesday’s game — heading down the tunnel at Old Trafford in the 89th minute.

Team-by-team guide: 2022 Poland World Cup preview

To prepare you for the tournament, The18 has launched team-by-team previews for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Here’s the Poland World Cup preview, who'll play in Group C against Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.

Poland World Cup Preview 2022

World Cup Appearances: 9th

Best Finish: 3rd (1974, 1982)

Will it work? Jürgen Klopp reveals his plan to stop Erling Haaland

Norway striker Erling Haaland is a "perfect fit" for Manchester City and Liverpool will have to find ways to limit his threat in attack in Sunday's Premier League game at Anfield, manager Jürgen Klopp said.

Haaland has made a sensational start at City, scoring 20 goals in 13 matches in all competitions for the league champions since joining them from Borussia Dortmund in the close season.

Team-by-team guide: 2022 Mexico World Cup preview

To prepare you for the tournament, The18 has launched team-by-team previews for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Here’s the Mexico World Cup preview. El Tri will play in Group C against Argentina, Poland and Saudi Arabia.

Mexico World Cup Preview 2022

World Cup appearances: 17th

Best binish: Quarterfinals (1970, 1986)

Aubameyang walks back his harsh criticism of Mikel Arteta in leaked viral video

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang clarified his comments on Mikel Arteta after a video showed him criticizing the Arsenal manager, saying that he had "a lot of bad feelings" for the north London club at that time but wishes them well now.

The video, which was leaked on social media, showed Aubameyang saying "Big characters and big players... he can't deal with it. He needs some young players who don't say anything" as the Gabon international spoke about Arteta.

Elogios especiales: José Mourinho alabó al "cerebral" Andrés Guardado

José Mourinho llenó de elogios a Andrés Guardado. Sí, al capitán de la selección mexicana que muchos quieren ver jubilado.

En la previa del duelo que enfrentará a la AS Roma con el Real Betis en la Europa League, el técnico analizó a su rival frente a los micrófonos de Fox Sports y no dudó en enumerar las buenas cualidades que caracterizan al Principito.

Andrés Guardado recibe elogios de José Mourinho

Mou alabó la experiencia de Guardado, así como ha ido modificando su juego para aportar con su talento al gran presente que viven los verdiblancos.

Sevilla immediately fires coach in aftermath of 4-1 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund

SEVILLE, Spain - Borussia Dortmund struck three times in the first half to beat hosts Sevilla 4-1 in Champions League Group G on Wednesday and stay firmly on course for a top-two finish as their opponents sacked coach Julen Lopetegui.

Come for Ronaldo’s skillful nutmeg in training, stay for his gleeful and hilarious reaction

Cristiano Ronaldo is still having fun despite his limited minutes with Manchester United. A moment in training with defender Lisandro Martínez is going viral for Ronaldo’s reaction. Watch as Ronaldo nutmegs Martínez in training during a rondo session and then humorously celebrates his achievement.

Ronaldo Nutmegs Martínez

Well, now we know why Darwin Núñez has been so bad at Liverpool

Liverpool fans are not happy with Darwin Núñez. The club paid a hefty $82 million to Benfica for the Uruguayan in an attempt to strengthen its front line after Sadio Mané's exit, while also providing talk for pundits about how he would compete with Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot. However, the striker hasn't hit it off and is starting to be called a bust. 

Núñez has played a mere 340 minutes across all competitions and scored two goals (one in the PL and one in the Community Shield) — far from the 34 he bagged with Benfica last campaign.

Why such a difference?

Toda historia tiene un fin: Las palabras de Andrés Lillini al despedirse de Pumas

La Liga MX es una trituradora de técnicos y en ese escenario sorprende un poco lo que Andrés Lillini duró al mando de Pumas. Pero no todo es eterno y tras cinco torneos al mando de los universitarios, el proceso del técnico argentino en CU llegó a su fin.

No está demás decir que era el técnico que llevaba más tiempo al frente de un equipo en la competencia.

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