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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man City star sends Premier League rivals a warning amid Club World Cup form
Manchester City are into the last 16 of the Club World Cup, where they face Al-Hilal on Monday, and winger Savinho believes things are looking good for the 2025/26 season Brazil star Savinho believes Manchester City have sent a message they are ready to be crowned world champions again. In-form City smashed five past Juventus in their final group match and scored 13 across their three matches before reaching the knock-out stages. It has put them in great spirits before they face Al-Hilal in Orlando in the last 16 stage on Monday and they can now see a clear path to a potential all-English showdown with Chelsea in the semi-final. That would set up a Premier League clash 3,500 miles from home which has been billed as the America dream and would be a dream for FIFA and their Club World Cup. It is a tantalising thought and you can sense that City are growing in belief as Savinho says their performances so far have got them believing they can go all the way. City won the Club World Cup in its old guise in December 2023 and now they want to conquer the new tournament starting with beating their Saudi Pro League opponents on Monday. Savinho said: 'It was a very important win for us, particularly against Juventus. I think it was to gain confidence and do our best. It was a very impactful result. 'I think it's good because we finished first in the group. That was our goal. We played a great game and we got the three points. We scored a lot of goals too. 'I'm happy to be here with Manchester City in the Club World Cup and it was a great win and I think we'll improve game by game. There are other great teams too, but we'll do what we do and improve even more in the next matches. But we'll focus on the title.' City are clearly on a mission in the United States after finishing last season empty-handed. They have spent nearly £300million on eight new players in this calendar year and are refreshed and recharged in the United States. Savinho added: 'There's nothing better than when you've just had a bad season and you go home and rest. You reflect and get the energy to do your best again. That's it. Manchester City have hired top players. We're getting along and we trust each other. 'Manchester City will always be Manchester City. I think it's not just because we didn't do well last season that everything will end. We can't forget everything the club has been through in the good phases.' City midfielder Matheus Nunes also claimed that Pep Guardiola 's men have a new confidence and belief about them. He added: 'We're still early in the season, but I think the energy is different. "I think last year we were a little down in terms of spirit but we know what it means to play for Manchester City and this season that's definitely going to change. What I like most about this tournament is that we entered all the games to win and it has to be that way until the final.' Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Tottenham star reacts to Frank rumours after 'strange' Postecoglou sacking
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says he found Ange Postecoglou's dismissal 'strange' given the Australian proved his 'winning mentality' by ending the club's 17-year wait for a trophy. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy decided to bring Postecoglou's tenure to an abrupt halt last Friday, just 16 days after the north London outfit edged out Manchester United in an all-English Europa League final. The scrappy 1-0 victory secured Tottenham a place in the Champions League for the first time since the 2022/23 campaign and Postecoglou would no doubt have been looking forward to leading his side into Europe's premier competition next season. But Spurs' woeful domestic campaign – their worst-ever in the Premier League – ultimately cost Postecoglou his job and the search is ramping up for his successor. Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to take over the reins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Spurs' talks with Brentford are progressing at a pace. It's understood Tottenham will have to pay a compensation fee of £10million to get a deal over the line for Frank. Asked for his thoughts on Postecoglou's sacking after the Netherlands' 8-0 thrashing of Malta, Van de Van told Voetbal Zone: 'That was ultimately a choice from the club. 'We, as players, have little to say about that. Of course, he is the first coach in a long time who has won a trophy has had success at Spurs. So if you look at it that way, it is of course a strange choice. 'It is a choice from the club about which we have little to say, so we will see what happens now.' Van de Ven admits it looks likely that Frank will be named as Postecoglou's replacement in due course. 'Of course, we see some rumours about the Brentford head coach, who it will probably be,' he added. 'So yes, a choice from the club about which we have little to say.' The Dutch centre-back believes Tottenham players must accept much of the responsibility for their 17th-placed finish which led to Postecoglou being fired. 'I think many of the players got along with him well and, of course, what I say is that he is the first coach who has brought success to Spurs in a long time,' he continued. 'That also shows that he has a certain quality. It also means that he has a winning mentality, 100 per cent. More Trending 'From that, you would of course say that it is strange that he was fired. 'What we have shown in the Premier League is, of course, unacceptable. That would, of course, have been a factor, but that was not only down to the coach.' The leading candidate to replace Postecoglou, Frank, is said to be eager to push through a switch to north London and has reportedly told the club to make Bryan Mbeumo their first summer signing. But Mbeumo is also attracting strong interest from Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils lodging a second offer worth more than £60m for the Cameroon forward in recent days. Should Spurs have kept Ange Postecoglou? For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 'I would love that' – Liverpool urged to hijack £60m Manchester United transfer MORE: Chelsea banish four players from Club World Cup squad but hand chance to young star MORE: Benjamin Sesko's manager tells him to reject one club after Arsenal and Man Utd talks
Metro
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Jose Mourinho reacts to Tottenham beating Man Utd in Europa League final
Jose Mourinho admits the Europa League final will have 'huge impact' on both champions Tottenham and runners-up Manchester United. Ange Postecoglou's Spurs beat Ruben Amorim's United 1-0 in an all-English Europa League final last week. The result saw Tottenham list a major trophy for the first time in 17 years and sent Spurs back into the Champions League despite their embarrassing form in the Premier League. For Manchester United, the defeat capped off a miserable season in which they finished just 15th in the Premier League under Erik ten Hag and his replacement Amorim. Asked about the impact on the result for both clubs, Mourinho told Sky Sports: 'The impact is obvious. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. 'Tottenham play Champions League and of course for Mr Levy, the millions the Champions League gives, for him it's the best news. 'For the fans, the players and Ange, it's a title. Yes the game was not amazing but they made history for Tottenham because Tottenham didn't have a trophy for so many years. 'From what I read – just what I read – the impact on United of course is huge in the sense of for how many years has United are not involved in any European competition. 'But at the same time it looks like they are supporting Ruben, they are giving him time and conditions to go forward. 'I read some quotes from him saying he's happy he came and already had these six months. When I went to Porto the same thing happened. More Trending UK 11 hours ago By Luke Alsford 'I went in January and we had a difficult six months, we struggled even to qualify for UEFA Cup. And then we saw what happened. 'I was divided because on one side I love United and I have a fantastic relationship with Ruben. 'But on the other side I saw Sonny crying with the cup… also for Tottenham fans it was a special feeling.' More to follow… MORE: Raheem Sterling urged to join Premier League club after Arsenal and Chelsea struggles MORE: Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes given new deadline over £200m transfer move MORE: Ruben Amorim brutally kicks player out of Manchester United in front of teammates
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Spurs celebrate European title - and their once ridiculed boss came with a defiant message
Speaking to supporters and soaking up the scene around the Tottenham High Road told you everything about what it means to end a trophy drought. What it means to a club, a community and a fan base . More than 100,00 fans turned out on a Friday afternoon to welcome back a team with the Europa League trophy. For some clubs, 17 years might not seem a long time without a title. But Tottenham have endured so much frustration and ridicule - competing for much of the last decade in the upper reaches of the Premier League without any prize to show for it. And their last four cup finals have been lost. A punch line to savour No wonder pundits doubted whether head coach Ange Postecoglou could continue his record of always winning a trophy by the second season at his clubs. Now was the moment, at the end of the parade in front of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, to savour the success he promised to deliver. "I told them, and they laughed," he told the crowd. "I told them, and they didn't believe." Then came the punch line. "I'll leave you with this," the Australian-Greek former Celtic manager said. "All the best television series, season three is better than season two." Domestic woes forgotten - for now Whether he will be back for season three has been the subplot throughout the second half of the season. What was more surprising about beating Manchester United in the all-English final - a fourth win over the once-mighty fallen giants of the season - was reaching the final at all. Because the Europa League has been won during Tottenham's worst domestic campaign in almost five decades. It's a Premier League season that will end on Sunday, just above the relegation zone. But when there's a trophy to parade, on buses through the streets around the stadium, all the turbulence vanishes. At least for now. Read more from Sky News: 'Champions again' For so many fans, there was disbelief mixed with delirium that the trophy cabinet would have a new addition, rather than questioning who would be in the team coaching them next season. There had been no European success since 1984, no domestic cup since 2008, until Brennan Johnson's scrappy goal sealed silverware in the final in Bilbao. "Champions again," they chanted on a day when blue confetti filled the air and a trophy had its homecoming to north London.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘What did he expect?' – Sir Alex Ferguson looks ‘absolutely disgusted' in new footage from Man Utd Europa League loss
Footage of the United legend's grimace has gone viral 'UPSET THE BOSS' 'What did he expect?' – Sir Alex Ferguson looks 'absolutely disgusted' in new footage from Man Utd Europa League loss SIR ALEX FERGUSON's face was quite the picture during the Europa League final. The Scot was in attendance at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday to see Manchester United take on Tottenham in an all-English final. Advertisement 4 Sir Alec Ferguson was in attendance for the Europa League final on Wednesday Credit: GETTY 4 Fergie had one of the best seats in the house next to Sir Jim Ratcliffe Credit: GETTY 4 Fergie was spotted grimacing midway through the match Credit: X But it wasn't a happy trip to the Basque Country, with United suffering a 1-0 defeat to the north Londoners. Fergie had one of the best seats in the house for the match next to Sir Jim Ratcliffe. And a footie fan caught the iconic Red Devils manager observing the match with the grimace of all grimaces. Footage of Fergie's clear dismay at United's display went viral, with one footie fan commenting: "He's fuming." Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL LIKE A BOSS Alex Ferguson rips into Rio Ferdinand just moments after seeing Man Utd icon Another said: "The Boss is all of us, we're bloody awful." And another said: "All of this started when he chose Moyes. He ruined his own legacy." One remarked: "Damn see they upset the boss agaiiiinnn!!!" Another chimed in: "Sir Alex Ferguson looking absolutely disgusted with what he was witnessing last night." Advertisement JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 One asked: "What did he expect?" Defeat to Spurs saw United fail to secure Champions League football for the next season and has ramped up the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim. Advertisement Moment baffled Man Utd fan gets trapped in toilet in Bilbao and is left soaked by self-cleaning system And the Portuguese gaffer has sensationally claimed he'll LEAVE THE CLUB FOR FREE if the Red Devils brass don't believe he's the right man for the job. The 40-year-old said: 'In this moment, I am not going to be here defending myself. "It's not my style, I cannot do it. It is really hard for me. 'So I have nothing to show to the fans and say, 'I'm going to improve because of this, I have these problems…' I will not do nothing. Advertisement 'In this moment, it is a little bit of faith. Let's see. 'I'm always open, if the board and the fans feel that I am not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation. 'But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job. "As you can see, I will not change nothing in how I do things.'
