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Ralph Hasenhüttl is fired by Southampton after the team entered the relegation zone.

Ralph Hasenhüttl has been fired as Southampton FC’s head coach after leading the team for close to four years.

Following a 4-1 home loss to Newcastle on Sunday, November 6, which sent the team into the Premier League relegation zone, Ralph Hasenhüttl was fired as Southampton’s manager.

A statement from the club read;

“Southampton Football Club can confirm it has parted company with Men’s First Team Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl. First Team Assistant Coach Richard Kitzbichler has also today left the club.

“Hasenhüttl, who was appointed in December 2018, departs having made a significant contribution to the club, overseeing some memorable results and also playing a key role in the development of our club infrastructure, identity and playing squad.

“However, we now believe it is an appropriate time to make a change. Everyone involved with the club would like to express their sincere thanks to Ralph for all of his efforts, as well as the unwavering commitment he has shown throughout his time as manager. First Team Lead Coach Rubén Sellés will take charge of the side on an interim basis for our game on Wednesday night. The club will be announcing a permanent replacement in due course.”

On November 9, Southampton will host Sheffield Wednesday in a Carabao Cup game under the direction of lead coach Rubén Sellés, who was appointed in the summer.

On November 12, Southampton will play its final pre-World Cup match at Liverpool.

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Round of 16 #UCLDraw: Chelsea vs. Dortmund, PSG vs. Bayern, and Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

In the 2022–23 Champions League round of 16, Real Madrid, the defending champion, will play Liverpool, while Paris Saint–Germain will play Bayern Munich.

COMPLETE LAST-16 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW:

RB Leipzig vs Man City

Club Brugge vs Benfica

Liverpool vs Real Madrid

AC Milan vs Tottenham

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Napoli

Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea

Inter vs Porto

PSG vs Bayern Munich

The first legs of the round-of-16 matches will be played on February 14, 15, 21, and 22. The return dates are scheduled for March 7, 8, and 14. Everyone who is still competing in the event hopes to go to the final on June 10 in Istanbul.

On June 10, 2023, the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul will host the UEFA Champions League final for the 2022–23 season.

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Osimhen becomes Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer in Serie A.

Victor Osimhen became the most prolific Nigerian scorer in the history of the Italian championship with his 32nd Serie A goal on Saturday for Napoli.

The Nigerian international made history during Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo. He joined the club from Lille just over two years ago for an African transfer record fee.

After Osimhen handled the ball in the box in the 19th minute, his compatriot Ademola Lookman gave the hosts the lead from the spot, but he turned the tables four minutes later by heading in the equalizer with a goal that rose higher than La Dea’s defense line.

In the 35th minute, Eljif Elmas took a touch and scored from 10 yards as Napoli fought back to win the top-of-the-table match and go eight points clear. Osimhen had just outrun Merih Demiral down the right, and he had pulled the ball back for Elmas.

Osimhen and Simy Nwankwo, a fellow countryman, were level for the lead in goals (31) going into the match against Atalanta.

However, the 23-year-old has already surpassed the former Crotone hero with his goal from last Saturday.

Obafemi Martins, a former striker for Inter Milan, scored 28 goals, while Stephen Makinwa and Victor Nsofor each scored 16 and 14 goals for Atalanta and Chievo Verona, respectively.

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Prior to the FIFA World Cup 2022, here is a list of injured players.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar in November of that year, will be remembered for not having the majority of the typical suspects accessible.

Most footballers always hope to play in at least one World Cup before giving up on their playing days. However, some of these athletes won’t be able to participate in the inaugural World Cup, which will be held over the winter, due to injuries, which are a common occurrence in sports.

The greatest number of players from England who had injuries while playing for their clubs will miss the competition, which has hurt them the most. Reece James of Chelsea, Kyle Walker of Manchester City, and Kalvin Philips are all ineligible for the World Cup.

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Raphael Varane (France) – Leg injury

N’Golo Kante (France) – Hamstring injury.

Richarlison (Brazil) – Calf injury

Reece James (England) – Knee Injury

Diogo Jota (Portugal) – Calf Injury

Jesus Corona (Mexico) – Ankle Injury

Alexander Isak (Sweden) – Thigh injury

Paulo Dybala (Argentina) – Thigh muscle injury

Boubacar Kamara (France) – Knee ligament injury

Pedro Neto (Portugal) – Ankle injury

Arthur Melo (Brazil) – Muscle injury

Kyle Walker (England) – Groin surgery

Kalvin Phillips (England) – Shoulder problem

Paul Pogba (France) – Surgery on damaged meniscus

Ronald Araujo (Uruguay) – Thigh surgery

Angel di Maria (Argentina) – Hamstring injury

Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) – Hamstring injury

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Victor Osimhen’s Playing Style and Didier Drogba’s Reaction

Didier Drogba, a veteran of Chelsea, has commented on Victor Osimhen, a forward for Napoli, and his sense of teamwork.

The Super Eagles attacker was seen in a video deciding to award his teammate a penalty that he had earned on his own during the game against Ajax. Drogba praised Osimhen for his selflessness, saying that the Nigerian’s deed was also an example of teamwork.

Osimhen has been in outstanding form ever since moving from Lille to the Serie A team. He has scored a total of two goals this season, which is both the most in Serie A.

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According to reports, Lionel Messi is about to leave PSG.

Lionel Messi, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain, is expected to depart the Ligue 1 team and join Inter Miami.

David Beckham, the club’s co-owner, revealed in an interview that he had begun negotiations with the Argentine. Messi is nearing the end of his PSG deal, which runs through June 2023.

On its official website, The Athletic acknowledged that negotiations between Messi’s camp and Inter Miami had begun in secret. Jorge and Jose Mas, the brothers who co-own Inter Miami, reportedly met with Messi’s father Jorge several times to discuss a prospective transfer.

PSG, though, is optimistic that Messi will sign a new contract after the current one expires.

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Another Premier League record is set by Bukayo Saka

Since breaking into the club’s starting lineup, Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal midfielder, has demonstrated his talent for the Gunners in the Premier League.

The Englishman assisted 20 goals, making him the third-youngest player in Premier League history (21 years, 55 days). On Sunday, October 30, 2022, he accomplished this feat while playing against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.

At 19 years and 352 days old, Arsenal icon Cesc Fabregas is the league’s youngest player with 20 assists. Wayne Rooney (20 years, 300 days), Ryan Giggs (21 years, 74 days), and Trent Alexander-Arnold round out the top five players ( 21 years, 80 days).

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FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: David De Gea is ruled out

David De Gea, the top goalkeeper for Manchester United, is apparently out of the FIFA World Cup.

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The team’s coach, Luis Enrique, announced a list of the team’s preliminary 55-man roster without the goalkeeper’s name. Following his performance for the Red Devils this year, most football fans in the world were shocked by this.

Five players were named by Enrique for each position, with three of their names making the final list. Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez, David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and David Soria from Getafe are among the five goalkeepers on the list.

On Monday, November 14, 2022, the final rosters for the 32 nations that will compete in the World Cup must be submitted.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is reinstated after his suspension.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, a forward for Manchester United, has resumed practicing with the team’s first squad after serving his ban.

Prior to the team’s Europa League match against Sheriff on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Old Trafford, he joined the team’s training session on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Several reports claim that he will play a part in the game.

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Ronaldo left the field before the final horn sounded in the match against Tottenham. Erik Ten Hag, the club’s manager, claims that the player declined to enter the game as a substitute in the closing moments.

However, Manchester United made the decision to bar Ronaldo from both the match against Chelsea and first team practice.

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Graham Potter and Kovacic of Chelsea FC set new benchmarks in the Champions League.

Following their victory over Salzburg, Graham Potter, Matteo Kovacic, and Chelsea FC’s coaching staff all set new champions league records.

Today, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, after Chelsea FC won a spot in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages, coach Graham Potter and player Matteo Kovacic both set new UCL records.

Graham Potter became the first Chelsea head coach since 2012 trophy-winning coach Roberto Di Matteo to be undefeated in his four first matches in the UEFA Champions League. In his first four games in the UCL, Potter has recorded three victories and one draw.

Along with his fellow countryman Luka Modric, Kovacic became the second player to score his first five goals while playing for five different coaches. In the teams of Potter, Lampard, Zidane, Benitez, and Jurcic, Kovac scored his first five goals.

With one match remaining, Chelsea has already advanced to the competition’s round of 16.