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Former Chelsea star, William Gallas, has tipped Diego Simeone as the ideal short-term fix for the club’s permanent manager role.

Gallas insisted that the Atletico Madrid manager has the winning mentality to win trophies quickly for the Blues.

The Frenchman stated this while speaking to Boyle Sport after Chelsea recently sacked Liam Rosenior as manager.

“For the long-term, Chelsea can bring in Cesc Fabregas because he is doing well with his club (Como) at the moment,” Gallas said.

“If you are thinking about the short-term, they need that experienced head to guide them like Diego Simone and with his personality, he can win things very soon with Chelsea.

“Maybe the Chelsea players need him too because we need to see more warriors and soldiers in the team after what they have shown us.”

EPL: He can win trophies – Gallas names coach Chelsea should appoint as permanent manager

Manchester City have held “positive talks” with former Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, over replacing Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola’s future at the Etihad remains a subject of intense speculation.

The Spaniard is now into the final months of his current contract with City.

The club’s hierarchy are now drawing up a succession plan, that could see a familiar face return to the Etihad Stadium.

According to The Guardian, Maresca has emerged as a leading candidate to take the reins.

This comes amid rumours that Guardiola will walk away this summer.

City remain optimistic that Guardiola will see out his contract until 2027, but they are taking no chances.

EPL: Man City in talks with Maresca to replace Guardiola

Former England manager, Fabio Capello, believes the Three Lions can not win the 2026 World Cup because they play with a lot of fear.

Speaking to the BBC, Capello also called on England manager Thomas Tuchel to ensure that the players are confident when the competition starts.

“Always the same, England arrive at the World Cup tired, and they play with fear,” Capello said.

“I remember the game against Italy, and then after 10, 15 minutes, they stopped playing. Long balls, and they played with fear.

“This is the problem for England – it’s tiring and fear. The manager, he has to cancel it.”

England are in Group L alongside Ghana, Panama and Croatia.

2026 World Cup: They play with fear – Capello rates England’s chances of winning trophy

Rangers are targeting Ryan Alebiosu as a replacement for their captain, James Tavernier, DAILY POST reports.

Tavernier will leave the Gers at the end of the season after 11 years at Ibrox.

Alebiosu is reportedly on the club’s radar as a potential replacement for the 34-year-old.

The Nigeria international is known for his athleticism and pace.

The 24-year-old is a popular figure in Scotland, having spent time on loan with Kilmarnock and St Mirren in the past.

Alebiosu has impressed in his first season with Blackburn Rovers, contributing one goal and five assists in 40 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship.

He was also part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Transfer: Rangers interested in Super Eagles defender

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has shared his take on Premier League match-week 34.

The action kicks off Friday night as Sunderland welcome Nottingham Forest to the Stadium of Light.

On Saturday, Fulham will face Aston Villa, Liverpool host Crystal Palace at Anfield, and Arsenal square off against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United at the Emirates.

The Premier League match-week 34 will conclude on Monday night when Manchester United will face Brentford at Old Trafford.

Merson’s predictions, according to Sportskeeda, are:

Sunderland 1-0 Nottingham Forest

Fulham 1-1 Aston Villa

West Ham United 1-2 Everton

Wolves 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace

Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle United

Manchester United 1-1 Brentford

EPL: Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Newcastle, Man Utd vs Brentford, others

Hamburg has until June 15 to decide on a permanent deal for Nigerian winger, Philip Otele, DAILY POST reports.

Otele joined the Bundesliga club on loan from Swiss club FC Basel in January.

Die Rothosen paid a loan fee of €1 million for the player.

The North German club will have to pay €4.5 million to sign the versatile winger permanently.

Otele was sent off in Hamburg’s derby defeat to Werder Bremen last weekend, and has been suspended for two games.

He has scored once, and registered one assist in nine appearances for Hamburg.

Bundesliga: Hamburg gets deadline to trigger Otele’s purchase option

Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury.

Yamal suffered the issue in the action of scoring a penalty during his side’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

In a statement on Thursday, Barca issued an update on the 18-year-old’s World Cup prospects.

It read: “The tests carried out have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg (biceps femoris muscle).

“The player will follow a conservative treatment plan. Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season, and he is expected to be available for the World Cup.”

Hansi Flick’s side, who are looking to successfully defend their domestic crown, have six La Liga fixtures left to take in before the 2025-26 campaign comes to a close. Yamal will sit out all of those, including a home date with Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 10.

LaLiga: Barcelona confirm Lamine Yamal out of the season

Nasarawa Amazons, Abia Angels and Remo Stars Ladies are battling for the remaining two playoff spots in Group B of the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, with two games left in the regular season.

DAILY POST reports that FC Robo Queens is the only team in the group to have secured qualification for the Super Six playoff tournament.

Nasarawa Amazons occupy second position on the table with 29 points from 16 matches. Abia Angels are third with 27 points, while Remo Stars Ladies have 24 points.

The Lafia-based club will face Sunshine Queens and Robo Queens in their final two league fixtures.

A win in their next match would secure the Amazons a place in the playoffs.

Abia Angels need victories in their last two matches against Dannaz Ladies and Ahudiyannem Queens to finish among the top three teams in the group.

Remo Stars Ladies will play Delta Queens and Dannaz Ladies in their remaining fixtures.

The top three teams from Group B advance to the NWFL Super Six playoff tournament.

NWFL: Three teams battle for playoff spots in Group B

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has reacted to Liam Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea.

Rosenior was dismissed as the head coach of Chelsea on Wednesday following the Blues’ Premier League 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday.

Reacting, Guardiola said he was sorry that Rosenior was sacked.

The Spaniard also pointed out that the 41-year-old Englishman is a top level manager.

When asked about Rosenior’s sacking, Guardiola said at his post-match press conference after Man City defeated Burnley 1-0 on Wednesday night (as quoted by Beanyman Sports), “I’m so sorry.

“I’m pretty sure he is a manager for that level.

“Always when this happens, I always think about how lucky, again, I am to be in the club where I am.”

EPL: I’m so sorry – Guardiola reacts to Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has set a record after his sack by Chelsea.

On Wednesday Chelsea dismissed Rosenior as their manager after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday.

The Premier League west London club then appointed th8 Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team for the rest of the season.

However, according to OptaJoe, Rosenior lost 10 of his 23 games in charge of Chelsea (11 wins, 2 draws), the quickest to 10 defeats by a Chelsea manager since Glen Hoddle in November 1993 (20 games).

Recall that Chelsea had appointed Rosenior to manage the team after they parted ways with Enzo Maresca a few months ago.

Chelsea is currently seventh in the Premier League table, and the Blues are at risk of missing out on qualification for the Champions League next season.

EPL: Liam Rosenior sets record after Chelsea sack