On Air
On Air Now:
Now Playing:Loading...
Call Us Live: 0700923923923
Watch Live Advertise With Us

Author: IFMSPORTS

Homepage > IFMSPORTS
site loader
May 21, 2024 Toni Kroos Announces Retirement From Football
IFMSPORTS

Toni Kroos Announces Retirement From Football

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from football following Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign. Kroos confirmed his decision on Tuesday in an emotional Instagram statement.

“After 10 years, at the end of the season, this chapter comes to an end. I will never forget this incredibly successful time! I would particularly like to thank everyone who welcomed me with open hearts and trusted me. But especially, I want to thank you, dear Madridistas, for your affection and love from the first day until the last.

“At the same time, this decision means that my career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship. As I have always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club. I am happy and proud that I found the right timing for my decision and that I could choose it on my own. My ambition was always to finish my career at the peak of my performance level. From now on, there is only one leading thought: a por la 15!!! HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS!”

Toni Kroos enjoyed a stellar career, winning numerous titles with Bayern Munich before joining Real Madrid in 2014. His accolades with Bayern include the Champions League, three Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokals, the DFL-Supercup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

At Real Madrid, Kroos has won the Champions League four times, La Liga four times (including this season), the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España four times (including this season), the UEFA Super Cup three times, and the FIFA Club World Cup five times.

May 21, 2024 Liverpool Confirm Arne Slot Will Replace Klopp As Manager
IFMSPORTS

Liverpool Confirm Arne Slot Will Replace Klopp As Manager

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot was confirmed on Monday as Jürgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool by the Premier League club. Liverpool announced in a statement that the 45-year-old Dutchman would assume the head coach position on June 1, pending a work permit.

While the club did not reveal the contract's length, Sky Sports reported that Slot has signed a three-year deal. Slot’s appointment was widely anticipated, with Liverpool reportedly agreeing on a compensation package worth up to £9.4 million ($12 million).

Slot confirmed his move to Anfield during his final pre-match press conference at Feyenoord on Friday. Klopp, who announced his departure in January, led Liverpool for the last time on Sunday with a 2-0 victory against Wolves. In his farewell speech at Anfield, Klopp urged fans to fully support Slot, saying, “You welcome the new manager like you welcomed me. You go all-in from the first day. And you keep believing and you push the team.”

Slot joined Feyenoord in 2021 after an impressive stint at AZ Alkmaar. He guided Feyenoord to the inaugural Europa Conference League final in his first season, narrowly losing 1-0 to José Mourinho’s Roma. Last season, he secured Feyenoord’s second league title in 24 years and signed a new three-year contract.

Reflecting on his departure from Feyenoord, Slot said, “You can see people are genuinely sorry you are leaving. You can say that with words, but when you see it in people’s faces, it affects me quite a lot.” Feyenoord had a strong season under Slot, winning the Dutch Cup and finishing second to a dominant PSV Eindhoven.

Liverpool captain and fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk praised Slot’s attacking style, noting it aligns well with Liverpool's philosophy. Initially, Bayer Leverkusen boss and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was the favorite to succeed Klopp. However, Alonso chose to stay at Leverkusen after leading them to their first-ever Bundesliga title.

In Klopp’s final season, Liverpool won the League Cup and finished third in the Premier League, securing a spot in the next season’s Champions League.

May 20, 2024 West Ham Set To Appoint Lopetegui To Replace Moyes
IFMSPORTS

West Ham Set To Appoint Lopetegui To Replace Moyes

West Ham is set to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager later this week. The former Spain and Real Madrid coach was identified as the Hammers’ top choice to replace the outgoing David Moyes and agreed to take on the role earlier this month.

With the Premier League season now over, Lopetegui will sign his contract and begin his tenure in time for pre-season, which includes a two-week tour in the United States with matches against Crystal Palace and Wolves.

Interestingly, Lopetegui managed Wolves during the second half of the 2022-23 season, leading them to safety. However, he left just before the new campaign began due to unresolved issues over transfer funding.

After West Ham’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, Moyes revealed he has already received job offers but plans to spend some time with his family, having only had three weeks off last summer. Moyes has also agreed to media commitments with BBC Sport and Talksport for this summer’s European Championships.

Lopetegui, who won the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020, brings significant experience from his time with Spain, Real Madrid, and Wolves.

May 19, 2024 Man City Win Historic Fourth Straight English Premier League Title
IFMSPORTS

Man City Win Historic Fourth Straight English Premier League Title

On Sunday, Manchester City made English Premier League history by becoming the first team to secure four consecutive titles after defeating West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.

No other team in the history of the English top flight has achieved four successive titles, but under Pep Guardiola, City has grown accustomed to breaking records. The Catalan coach has led City to six Premier League victories in the past seven seasons, surpassing 90 points in four of those years. This season, City outpaced Arsenal, who had been vying for their first title since 2003/04, by winning their last nine league games and scoring 33 goals.

Despite feeling the pressure in a recent 2-0 win against Tottenham, City were relentless. Unlike two years ago, when they needed a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa, there was less tension as West Ham succumbed in David Moyes' final game.

Phil Foden, recently named football writers' player of the year, scored twice early on, securing City's lead. A brief scare came when Mohammed Kudus scored an overhead kick for West Ham, but City quickly reestablished control with Rodri's goal early in the second half.

City's dominance continued with a 35-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, except for a penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. They now aim for a double by winning the FA Cup against Manchester United next weekend.

City's historic achievement has solidified their claim as one of the greatest sides in English football. The match ended with an anti-climactic scene as City players had to ask fans to clear the pitch for the full-time whistle, despite earlier pleas to stay off the playing surface.

DOWNLOAD OUR APP

Google Play App Store

FOLLOW US

Inspiration 92.3 FM is operated by Amazing Inspirations Media Limited. © 2022

Watch Live

x
PHP Code Snippets Powered By : XYZScripts.com
X