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Sishi In The Spotlight | Soccer Laduma
LEBOWAKGOMO, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 13: Joel Masutha coach of Baroka FC during the Motsepe Foundation Championship match between Baroka FC and Black Leopards at Global Stadium on December 13, 2024 in Lebowakgomo, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
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Manchester City was the most dominant team in world football. Now it can’t win a game.
Right now, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has the look of Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus when Rome fell in A.D. 476. He knows his masterpiece is falling, and he is powerless to stop it from crumbling.
Last weekend, Manchester City conceded two late goals in the Manchester derby, or rivalry match, to lose to bitter rivals Manchester United 2-1. City fans inside their Etihad Stadium home sat in near silence. Nobody was angry. They’ve witnessed greatness for almost a decade under Guardiola, but this silence was somber. Absolutely nobody saw this run of just one win in the last 10 games in all competitions coming.
Manchester City has won six of the last seven English Premier League titles and eight of the last 13. It’s a dynasty.
A few months ago it became the only team in English soccer history to win four straight top flight titles. It won the treble (the Premier League, European Champions League and FA Cup trophies) the season before that, becoming just the second team in English history to do so. Everything was going historically well. What could possibly go wrong?
Fast-forward a few months, and City is broken. Badly. It has lost five of its last seven Premier League games. It lost just 11 Premier League games in total over the previous three seasons combined.
This feels like the beginning of the end of Guardiola’s incredible reign as City’s marauding, all-conquering emperor in the most competitive league on the planet.
Can Manchester City snap out of this?
Usually we’d say yes. Given the quality of players it has, the depth of its squad and the manager, after a slow start to a season City usually improves in the second half and kicks on to win trophies.
But this feels different. The current signs aren’t good.
City playmaker Bernardo Silva scolded his teammates for their decision-making late on in the shocking collapse against Manchester United last weekend.
“At this level, if it’s a game or two, you can say it’s lucky or unlucky, but if it’s 10 games, it is not about that,” Silva said. “It’s a lot of games lately. … We have to look at ourselves. It’s the decisions that you make. Today, the last minutes, we played like under 15s, and we paid the price.”
And that is the crux of this problem. Guardiola’s “total football” philosophy relies on taking risks in possession, piling players forward to have a numerical advantage in the final third and keeping the ball and making good decisions. But what happens when you don’t and you lose the ball?
City always had Rodri, a defensive midfielder just voted the best player on the planet, to plug the gaps, cover cracks, win the ball back and be the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card.
But Rodri went down with a season-ending knee injury in September against Arsenal. That’s when this all started. Rodri’s importance to City was clear, but nobody realized just how much of an impact his injury would have, simply because he has pretty much been ever-present since he arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2019.
City has tried everything to replace Rodri over the last few months, but Guardiola, usually a genius in solving problems with creative solutions, has run out of ideas.
City’s only hope is to sign a sensationally talented defensive midfielder in the January transfer window to plug the Rodri gap. But that would really only paper over the cracks of an aging, injury-hit squad that has so many stars limping over the hill at the same time.
Has a quick collapse like this happened before?
We’ve seen this happen before in European soccer.
Manchester United’s legendary side under Sir Alex Ferguson aged overnight and descended into chaos, and United haven’t won a league title since he left in 2013. Barcelona’s dream team was kept around too long and was left to crumble together as Lionel Messi kept waving his wand to make it seem like an illusion, until it fell apart. Chelsea’s star core eroded quickly in 2011 aside from its sensational last hurrah in winning the Champions League in 2012. Real Madrid’s famed Galacticos wilted in 2008 just as Barcelona’s young stars emerged.
The only saving grace for City is that there is no clear pretender to take its place as the top dog in English soccer. Yet.
Liverpool is early in its new project under new manager Arne Slot. Arsenal appears to have taken a step back this season. Chelsea’s talented young squad is a few years from realizing its potential. Manchester United is in a massive rebuild, again.
Amid all of its struggles this season, City is still within touching distance of the title, and a win this weekend against Aston Villa and a loss for Liverpool at Tottenham would put it just six points off the top.
But from defending better to finding a Rodri replacement to keeping star players fit, it has to knit it all back together at the same time. Now. There can be no more “under 15s” decision-making. This topsy-turvy Premier League season has given City a chance to salvage its season.
Over the festive period, City can put itself back in the title race with a favorable schedule before it faces Chelsea and Arsenal in early 2025. If it can navigate the next month without a hiccup, and it still can, there’s a chance City can get itself back in the title hunt. A small chance.
What if Guardiola leaves and chaos ensues?
There is, of course, the possibility that Guardiola, who only just signed a new contract that runs until the summer of 2027, could walk away this season.
He isn’t under pressure from the Abu Dhabi-based owners. Guardiola was the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle when he arrived in 2016. He turned City’s expensively assembled machine into a winning juggernaut while playing soccer in its most beautiful form. Even if City finishes outside the Premier League’s top six this season, it will back Guardiola to rebuild the team and go again. If that is what he wants.
But there is a lot going on at City right now.
It has been charged with 115 breaches of Premier League rules, and that hearing has been going on over the last few months, all while City has been crumbling on the pitch. It’s expected that a verdict will arrive soon.
Guardiola has said multiple times he will stay if City is handed a hefty punishment or even relegated from the Premier League to the lower leagues of English soccer.
But nobody ever factored in that City would be struggling to win a game and look such a mess and that Guardiola might not be good enough for the job. Not our words. His.
“I’m not good enough,” Guardiola said after the defeat against Manchester United. “I am the boss, the manager, I have to find solutions, and so far I haven’t.”
“So far” is the key phrase there, though. It suggests Guardiola, one of the greatest and most successful managers in the history of the game, still believes he can turn this around.
But if this keeps on getting worse, Guardiola may decide to leave before his reputation is tarnished.
City will then be in chaos, with no clear successor lined up and a squad of very talented players all recruited to play in a very specific Guardiola way. Plus, it could be looking for a new manager and rebuilding an aging squad all while uncertainty continues about its future because of those alleged breaches of Premier League rules.
Amid this horrendous run of form for one of the greatest teams soccer has ever seen, there is a very real fear among Manchester City fans that things are about to get a lot worse. When a team starts to crumble like this, it happens very suddenly, and there isn’t a quick fix.
City’s fan base has a notoriously downbeat outlook on the team, and that remains despite all the winning in recent years. But if Guardiola leaves and City’s season descends into chaos on and off the pitch, the gallows humor its fans are famous for will intensify. And it might not mask the pain of what is about to come.
The next few weeks are crucial on and off the pitch in determining how Guardiola’s reign will come to an end. Whatever happens this season, he and City can say quite confidently “veni, vidi, vici” when all is said and done.
For now, one of soccer’s great dynasties is limping on.
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Man Utd Crash Out Of Carabao Cup After 7-Goal Thriller | Soccer Laduma
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United reacts to a missed chance during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Manchester United bowed out of the Carabao Cup after losing 4-3 to Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling quarter-final on Thursday night.
Carabao Cup
Result: Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Manchester United
Date: 19 December 2024
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Marcus Rashford missed out on the matchday squad once again, as Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelof, Leny Yoro, Christian Eriksen and Antony were all handed starts while Alejandro Garnacho was named on the bench.
It was Spurs who got the breakthrough on 14 minutes when Bayindir could only parry Pedro Porro’s shot into the path of Dominik Solanke, who fired home a first-time finish.
The game was played at a lively pace in the first half but Ruben Amorim’s side were finding it tough to carve out clear-cut chances in the box, as Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund tried their luck from distance.
Amorim was forced to make a change on the stroke of halftime when Lindelöf went down with an injury and was replaced by veteran defender Jonny Evans.
Things got worse for United shortly after the break when Spurs doubled their lead as Lisandro Martinez’s poor clearance landed straight at the feet of Dejan Kulusevksi, who made no mistake from close range.
The home side went on to grab a third goal in the 56th minute when a swift counter-attack ended with Solanke cutting inside to carve out space before firing into the bottom corner to complete his brace.
United give themselves some hope eight minutes later when Fernandes pounced on a poor pass out from goalkeeper Fraser Forster to tee up substitute Joshua Zirkzee to slot into an empty net.
The visitors were gifted another goal in the 70th minute when fellow substitute Amad Diallo charged down Forster in the box and deflected the clearance into the back of the net.
Spurs bagged a fourth goal in the 87th minute when Son Heung-min scored directly from a corner after Bayindir failed to get his hands on the ball on the night that will be remembered for goalkeeper errors on both ends.
Evans did pull a third goal back for United in second-half stoppage time with a glancing header from a corner, but Spurs were able to see out the closing stages to book their spot in the final four.
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The 10 Most Expensive Soccer Teams in the World
The most expensive clubs in soccer span four countries and are all worth billions of dollars each.
It goes without saying that the biggest and most successful teams in soccer are often the ones with the most money. The clubs at the top of the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga and Ligue 1 have the luxury of signing the world’s best players. With Vinícius Júnior, Rodri, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane just a handful of superstars currently playing for the most expensive teams in the world, it is no surprise the clubs find themselves the favorites to lift silverware at the end of a season.
Here’s the 10 most valuable teams in soccer across the globe, per Forbes.
Value: $6.6 billion
League: La Liga
Real Madrid are both the winningest and most expensive club in the world. Los Blancos have a record 15 Champions League titles and 36 La Liga titles. Some of the best players in the sport’s history have represented the club, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Raúl.
Los Blancos have an operating income of $76 million.
Value: $6.55 billion
League: Premier League
Not far behind Real Madrid are Manchester United. The club is one of the biggest and best clubs in Premier League history. The Red Devils topped England’s top-flight a record 13 times and lifted the Champions League trophy three times.
Manchester United have an operating income of $187 million.
Value: $5.6 billion
League: La Liga
Barcelona rank as the third most valuable club in 2024. The Catalans have an overflowing trophy cabinet, featuring five Champions League titles and 27 La Liga titles. Countless soccer legends can trace their careers back to Barcelona, with Lionel Messi atop the list.
Barcelona have an operating income of $145 million.
Value: $5.37 billion
League: Premier League
Liverpool are the second-most expensive Premier League team, worth $1 billion less than Manchester United. Despite claiming 18 First Division titles, the Reds only have one Premier League title. The club has found plenty of success in Europe, though, taking home six Champions League titles, the most of any Premier League club.
Liverpool have an operating income of $102 million.
Value: $5.1 billion
League: Premier League
No Premier League side has been more dominant over the last decade than Manchester City. The Citizens claimed four consecutive EPL titles in as many years, bringing the club’s total to eight. Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City lifted their first Champions League trophy in 2023.
Manchester City have an operating income of $148 million.
Value: $5 Billion
League: Bundesliga
Bayern Munich are the only Bundesliga team with a place in the top 10 most expensive teams of the year. The German giants have an incredible 32 Bundesliga titles and won 11 in a row before Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen took the crown in 2024. Bayern Munich also topped Europe four times.
Bayern Munich have an operating income of $84 million.
Value: $4.4 billion
League: Ligue 1
Unsurprisingly, Paris Saint-Germain rank above all the other French clubs when it comes to value. The French giants have topped Ligue 1 a record 12 times and have been represented by the sport’s greats, including Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman wound up leaving for Real Madrid, though, after PSG failed to win the Champions League yet again.
PSG have an operating income of $126 million.
Value: $3.2 billion
League: Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur are the only English club in the top 10 that have not won the Premier League. Spurs have yet to top the Champions League as well, though they did come close in 2019 when they lost in the final to Liverpool.
Tottenham have an operating income of $161 million.
Value: $3.1 billion
League: Premier League
Chelsea’s value comes in just under Spurs’ at $3.1 billion. The Blues won the Premier League an impressive five times, the third-most of any club behind only Manchester United and Manchester City. Chelsea are also the only team not named Manchester City or Real Madrid to win the Champions League in the last four years.
Chelsea have the lowest operating income of all the teams in the top 10 at $400,000.
Value: $2.6 billion
League: Premier League
Arsenal round out the top 10 most expensive clubs in soccer. The Gunners are also the final member of the Premier League “Big Six” on the list, giving England’s top-flight the most representation. Although Arsenal has never lifted the Champions League trophy, the club has three Premier League titles to its name, including its “Invincibles” season in which the team did not suffer a single EPL defeat.
Arsenal have an operating income of $140 million.
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Source: https://www.si.com/soccer/the-10-most-expensive-soccer-teams-in-the-world
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Tottenham vs. Man United Livestream: How to Watch Carabao Cup Soccer From Anywhere
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The last of this week’s English Football League Cup quarterfinals sees defending champs Man United travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London to face Spurs.
Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils come into this big cup tie having claimed local bragging rights. They beat beleaguered rivals Manchester City last Sunday with a dramatic 2-1 win in the English Premier League.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, meanwhile, has a proud tradition of always winning something in his second season at a club and will be keen to uphold that record, with this tournament currently looking like the inconsistent Lilywhites’ best hope of silverware this term.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
This Carabao Cup quarterfinal tie between Spurs and Manchester United takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 19. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Friday, Dec. 20, in Australia.
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A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, plus Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
beIN Sports is available via pay TV packages such as Foxtel, but cord-cutters can also sign up to beIN Sports as a standalone streaming subscription.
Priced at AU$15 per month or AU$130 for an annual subscription, beIN is currently offering a free one-week trial. As well as Carabao Cup action, a subscription will also give you access to Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga and EFL football coverage.
Soccer-European Leagues say they were not consulted on rebranded Super League
Soccer-European Leagues say they were not consulted on rebranded Super League
SOCCER-EUROPE-SUPERLEAGUE:Soccer-European Leagues say they were not consulted on rebranded Super League
– The European Leagues said on Thursday they were not consulted by the promoters of the proposed European Super League regarding the relaunch of the breakaway concept as the Unify League.
The original European Super League , backed by 12 of the continent’s biggest clubs, was controversially launched in 2021 only for support to collapse after a fan backlash.
Unlike the original plans which guaranteed the 12 clubs a place in the ESL, Sports development company A22 said the new 96-club format across four leagues would be merit-based and more competitive than UEFA’s current club competitions.
It also promised free streaming for fans on its own advertising-backed platform and a return to the home and away format ditched in the revamped Champions League group phase.
“The European Leagues notes this week’s announcement from A22 and reject any suggestion that a consultation took place with our organisation,” it said in a statement.
The European Leagues consists of 39 professional leagues and associations from 33 countries covering more than 1,130 clubs.
The organisation said they remain committed to the current structure in which clubs qualify for UEFA club competitions based on annual domestic performances.
“The A22’s competition model, which is not requested and unsubstantiated, would increase the number of international matches in an already congested calendar,” the European Leagues added.
“Supporters and stakeholders across the game have consistently made it clear that any attempt from existing or new international club competitions to expand their calendars at the expense of domestic competitions will be rejected …
“European Leagues and FIFPro Europe have asked the European Commission to ensure that no decision can be made about the International Match Calendar without the formal agreement of domestic leagues and player unions.”
It added that they will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to “maintain a complementary and sustainable balance between domestic and international football.”
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