AC Milan owner considered Novak Djokovic as mental coach
AC Milan owner reportedly considered bringing world-renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic on board as the Serie A club’s mental coach. However, it is said that an approach did not materialize.
Birmingham’s Andre Dozzell calls for stronger penalties for racial abuse
Following reports of racial abuse towards his team-mate Juninho Bacuna, Birmingham’s Andre Dozzell has urged for stronger penalties for fans who racially abuse players, demanding an end to such unacceptable behavior.
Tragedy strikes at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
A tragic incident occurred at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, as a man drowned in the lake outside the venue. This marks the second death to occur in the man-made water feature since the stadium opened in 2020.
Roy Hodgson’s future uncertain at Crystal Palace
After Crystal Palace suffered a record defeat against Brighton on Saturday, chairman Steve Parish is reportedly contemplating sacking manager Roy Hodgson, but is facing challenges in finding a replacement willing to take over at this stage of the season.
Pochettino’s apology and uncertain future at Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino apologized to fans and admitted that his job is not safe after Chelsea suffered an embarrassing 4-2 defeat at home against Wolves, raising questions about the team’s future and the manager’s tenure.
World Cup 2026 final to be held at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium has been selected to host the final of the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place across North America in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Transfer rumors and news from across football
The transfer market is bustling with rumors and news, with reports of a potential move for Erling Haaland and discussions of players being left out of squads for the Europa League, as well as interest from top clubs in acquiring talented players.
Overall, the football world is buzzing with speculation, controversy, and tragedy, making for an eventful start to the week in the sport. It remains to be seen how these developments will shape the future of football and its key players.
(reference: DAILY EXPRESS, DAILY MAIL, THE GUARDIAN, THE SUN, THE ATHLETIC, DAILY MIRROR, DAILY TELEGRAPH, SCOTTISH SUN. News content adapted with removal of specific details to avoid potential copyright issues).