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Manchester United take on Leeds United on Wednesday night at Old Trafford looking to record a 14th successive home win in all competitions. The Red Devils will have to win the game without a number of key players who are unavailable for the match through injury and suspension. Erik ten Hag told a press conference this would be no excuse, commenting: “This squad, all players in [it], are Man United capable, so they have to perform tomorrow, and we have to win the games no matter who is coming on the pitch.” Here is a run through of all the absentees ahead of…

Raphael Varane is optimistic the glory days are coming back to Man United as they approach a vital period of the season. Raphael Varane believes Manchester United are experiencing “something special” under Erik ten Hag amid their fine form. United rose to third in the Premier League with their 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday, are in the League Cup final, through to the fifth round of the FA Cup and face Barcelona in a two-legged Europa League play-off later this month. “We’re all enjoying playing together and that can be seen on the pitch and you can see from the results that there’s a very positive…

Glen Powell got the worldwide fame he so rightly deserved after starring in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick (2022). Although, not the role that he had in mind, Powell shined as the egoistic Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin in the movie. It wasn’t the role of Hangman that the Hidden Figures actor was excited about, but the role of Rooster which was eventually portrayed by Miles Teller. Following this rejection, Glen Powell recalled a saying that veteran actor Denzel Washington had once told him when he was 17. Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022). When Glen Powell Almost Lost Top Gun: Maverick Before the auditions…

Trent in midfield, Van Dijk back and learn from Everton: How Klopp can rebuild Liverpool’s shattered confidence The Reds’ season reached a new low at Wolves, but there is still some light at the end of the tunnel at Anfield It’s become a regular feature for Liverpool this season, the old Monday morning post-mortem. The video analysis room at the AXA Training Centre is getting plenty of use at the moment, as Jurgen Klopp, his players and staff search for answers and, more importantly, a way out of the Reds’ current crisis. In a campaign filled with unpleasant surprises, Saturday’s 3-0…

The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace recently spoke about his disappointment over not being able to wrap up the cliffhanger ending of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow in the final season of The Flash. In an interview with The Nerds of Color, Wallace revealed his original plans to include at least one more episode in the ninth and final season of The Flash that would resolve the Legends of Tomorrow storyline. However, the reduction of the final season from 20 episodes to 13 episodes made this no longer possible. Eric WallaceUnfulfilled Dreams: The Flash Showrunner’s Plans to Wrap up Legends of Tomorrow Eric Wallace’s original plans were to wrap up the Legends of Tomorrow storyline and…

Argentina’s road to World Cup glory was far from easy. A shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match meant that they on the brink of elimination almost immediately, but wins over Mexico and Poland sent them through to the knockout stages. A large part of Argentina’s success at the World Cup was Lionel Messi. The former Barcelona star scored seven goals and assisted three more during the tournament, but his leadership was perhaps his most important trait. Messi was respected massively by the La Albiceleste squad, perhaps no more so than by Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. De Paul…

Al Nassr star Jaloliddin Masharipov has explained how the squad reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo being named captain straight from the off. Ronaldo has awarded the captaincy on a permanent basis upon his lucrative £175 million-a-year move to Saudi Arabia and has worn the armband in each of his three appearances for Al Nassr. Defender Abdullah Madu lost the privilege of being skipper in a controversial move. But according to Masharipov, there was no issue from the group as they felt Ronaldo, who has captained the Portugal national team for a number of years, was more than suitable for the role. “It’d…

Erik ten Hag has defended loan striker Wout Weghorst – despite him having scored just once in six games for Manchester United. United signed Weghorst from Burnley on loan until the end of the season to fill the void up front left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious departure before the World Cup. Dutch international Weghorst, who stands at 6ft 6in, has started all six games the Red Devils have played since joining them on January 13, but has a solitary goal to his name, which came in the EFL Cup. With Anthony Martial unavailable again through injury, 30-year-old Weghorst will lead United’s attack for Wednesday night’s visit of Leeds to Old Trafford…

Vincent Aboubakar reveals he forced his way out of Al-Nassr despite Cristiano Ronaldo wanting him at the club Vincent Aboubakar has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo wanted him to stay at Al-Nassr despite claims that the Portuguese icon’s arrival forced him out of the club. Following weeks of speculation, Al-Nassr finalized a deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer in December. They notably handed the forward a £173 million per year deal to lure him to Saudi Arabia. However, Ronaldo’s arrival meant that Al-Aalami had to offload one of their foreign players. In the first week of January, it emerged that the Riyadh-based…

Kylian Mbappe has been accused of being ‘arrogant’ after a clip of the Paris Saint-Germain star and magician Julius Dein went viral on social media. Mbappe, 24, is widely considered to be one of the world’s best footballers. The French superstar has already won a host of honours during his career to date, including the World Cup. Mbappe went agonisingly close to winning a second World Cup in December. But despite becoming only the second player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, Mbappe’s France were beaten by Lionel Messi’s Argentina on penalties. Messi and Mbappe were recently present at a fundraising…

Tottenham star Harry Kane may attract interest from European giants Real Madrid if Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of the club. Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action© Provided by Transfer Tavern The Lowdown: Kane on fire… The 29-year-old has once again been a key player for Spurs as they attempt to seal Champions League qualification for the second-successive Premier League campaign. Kane scored the only goal of the game as Tottenham secured a vital 1-0 win over champions Man City on Sunday – a result which keeps them within one point of Newcastle. The Englishman also broke Jimmy Greaves’ goalscoring record at the weekend, surpassing the legend’s number with 267…

Tom Holland has wowed audiences and fans across the world with his fantastic portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in six films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most recently in 2021’s year-end blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home. Fans praised Holland’s ability to capture both the Parker and Spider-Man sides of the character to pitch perfection. At the end of No Way Home, viewers saw Spider-Man make the ultimate sacrifice when he asked Doctor Strange to cast a spell to erase memories of his civilian self, Peter Parker, from the minds of his loved ones to save the multiverse. Spider-Man then found himself alone and with limited…

Superheroes who can see the future have always been a source of fascination, as they possess powers beyond our imagination. These superheroes’ unique ability to see into the future gives them an advantage in their battles against evil. This power can be a game-changer, as it enables them to make decisions based on their knowledge of future events. In this listicle, we’ll be exploring 10 of the greatest comic superheroes who can see the future. From Cable of Marvel Comics to Green Lantern of DC Comics, these superheroes have used their power to protect the world and defeat their enemies.…

Robert Downey Jr. has a couple of projects lined up post-MCU, and they will be a reminder of how good of an actor he is beyond being Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr.’s upcoming post-Marvel Cinematic Universe projects are great reminders of just how good of an actor he is beyond playing Iron Man. Best known for playing Tony Stark, the actor wrapped up his arc in the comic book franchise via Joe and Anthony Russo’s Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Since then, Downey has been focused on moving forward with his career, lining up a couple of very interesting projects that will allow him…

Newcomer and Ironheart star Dominique Thorne shared that Robert Downey Jr. gave her some advice that would be useful for her future career in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor played Iron Man in several MCU installments and became a crucial part of the entire Avengers saga. Dominique Thorne Thorne’s character in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams, is always linked to Tony Stark despite the lack of connection between the two characters. Although they never met in any of the Marvel films that came out in the past years, Downey Jr. provided genuine advice for Thorne. RELATED: Robert Downey Jr Reportedly Won’t Appear in Ironheart,…

‘Messi’s extension is bullsh*t!’ – PSG warned new contract for Argentina superstar is a ‘very bad idea’ Paris Saint-Germain have been warned by Jerome Rothen that a contract extension for Lionel Messi would be “bullsh*t” and a “very bad idea”. Argentine icon seeing current deal run down Due to hit free agency in the summer Still in discussions regarding fresh terms WHAT HAPPENED? Talks regarding fresh terms for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner remain ongoing at Parc des Princes, with the Argentine superstar set to see his current deal expire in the summer. PSG are keen to keep a player of Messi’s…

Argentina’s road to World Cup glory was far from easy. A shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match meant that they on the brink of elimination almost immediately, but wins over Mexico and Poland sent them through to the knockout stages. A large part of Argentina’s success at the World Cup was Lionel Messi. The former Barcelona star scored seven goals and assisted three more during the tournament, but his leadership was perhaps his most important trait. Messi was respected massively by the La Albiceleste squad, perhaps no more so than by Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. De Paul…

Cristiano Ronaldo had a ‘very negative effect’ on two Manchester United stars during his spell at Old Trafford, according to former England and Liverpool winger John Barnes. Ronaldo was released by the Premier League club in November after a controversial interview in which he slammed United, the club’s owners and new manager Erik ten Hag. The Portugal legend returned to Old Trafford in August 2021 and largely impressed last season, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. But the situation began to turn sour towards the end of last term and it continued under Ten Hag, who often omitted Ronaldo from his starting XI.…

Life at Manchester United is rarely dull but perhaps the best compliment you can pay Erik ten Hag is that Old Trafford is now a place of calm and stability. This is a club who have consigned their captain to the bench for most of the season, jettisoned their most famous player and dropped their top scorer for a breach of discipline, while dealing with the uncertainty sparked when hugely unpopular owners hinted they were finally ready to sell up. And yet, in the week the club reached a first domestic cup final in five years, United host Crystal Palace tomorrow feeling better about themselves than…

Manchester United transfer target Victor Osimhen is being tipped to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford – and he eclipsed one of the Portuguese forward’s goalscoring feats on Sunday Manchester United transfer target Victor Osimhen has eclipsed a record previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker continues to be linked with a blockbuster summer switch to Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag is light on attacking options after Ronaldo left United at the turn of the year. And Osimhen is emerging as one of the club’s top attacking targets in the wake of his remarkable goalscoring feats at Napoli. After bagging a brace in a 3-0 win…

Liverpool is preparing to lose Naby Keïta on a free in the summer and that means Jürgen Klopp needs to enter the transfer market. Plans are being put in place. For all that Naby Keïta has found himself in the Liverpool starting XI for each of the last four matches, helping improve — though not completely fix — the midfield, the expectation has been for some time now that he will leave Anfield in the summer. Five years after signing for $64m (£54m/€60m) from RB Leipzig, Keïta’s contract is running down and Liverpool has to make the ruthless decision with a number of players…

Ronaldinho is “very happy” for former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with the Argentine icon completing football with a World Cup triumph. Albiceleste prevailed at Qatar 2022 All-time great lands missing medal Able to play with freedom now WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner finally got his hands on the trophy he coveted most at Qatar 2022, with Messi inspiring his country to a first global crown since the days of Diego Maradona in 1986. Ex-Brazil international Ronaldinho was delighted to see a fellow all-time great get his hands on a prestigious prize – as he did in 2002 – and hopes that the…

A SERIAL winner, a 38-cap international, boasting more Champions League titles than Lionel Messi and still in his prime years. Also… unemployed. Lionel Messi has won three Champions League titles – fewer than a recently-released former LaLiga rivalCredit: AFP Once upon a time, the skilful midfielder was one of the most-sought-after stars in Europe. The Spain star, still only 30, is one of the most-decorated players in world football. And yet, at the conclusion of the January transfer window, he finds himself without a club. The man in question: former Real Madrid maestro Isco. Part of Valencia’s talent factory of the 00s, Isco…

Erik ten Hag will be sweating over Casemiro’s ban in Manchester United’s fight to finish in the top four – and the stats show he should be worried. The Brazilian midfielder picked up a straight red card in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace after grabbing Will Hughes by the throat. United will be without Casemiro for the next three Premier League games Casemiro was sent off after grabbing Palace midfielder Hughes by the throat Despite footage appearing to show the pair hugging after the incident, the 30-year-old received his marching orders for violent conduct. talkSPORT’s Gabby Agbonlahor insisted the ex-Real Madrid…