You may have thought that Mario Balotelli's firework antics would have come to an end a decade ago, but the mercurial character had different ideas and nearly blew up a team-mate's shoeThe Italian star has history with fireworks (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Mario Balotelli was up to his old tricks again after letting off a firework in his team's dressing room.The ex-Manchester City and Liverpool s

England boss Gareth Southgate has been outlined as a surprise candidate to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if the club part ways with their Dutch boss.The Three Lions manager, alongside Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi, are both seen as potential options should INEOS boss' Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford choose to replace the Dutchman this summer.United have sustained a troub

Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes may not be the ideal captain for his team.That is the view of his former boss Ole Gunnar Solskajer, who appeared on the Stick to Football podcast.Solskjaer got the best out of Fernandez when he was in charge at United, but feels that as a captain he is too passionate and prone to losing control."I knew Bruno Fernandes had captain qualities when I was manager a

Liverpool legend Steve McManaman has urged the club's owners to bring Michael Edwards back.The club's ex-sporting director does not want to work in the same role as he did before.However, there have been British media suggestions that he could come back in a new position."They should try and bring Michael back! Of course, they should," McManaman told TNT Sports."Funnily enough, I spoke to him the

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suggested that trophies "mean more" to his team than their domestic rivals Manchester City.WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are competing with City for the Premier League and FA Cup trophies this season as the Reds hope to stop Pep Guardiola's side from defending two of the three titles they claimed in 2022-23. Anfield hero Alexander-Arnold admits his side fac

Thomas Tuchel would reportedly consider to return to Chelsea but has one crucial condition on the table.WHAT HAPPENED?Tuchel's initial stint at Chelsea was abruptly cut short when he was unceremoniously shown the door by Todd Boehly & Co. within weeks into the 2022-23 season. Despite leading Chelsea to triumph in the UEFA Champions League in 2021, tensions between Tuchel and the club's hierarc

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker's agent has dismissed speculation about his client's future.Becker is one who has been at his very best this season for Jurgen Klopp's Reds.However, the departure of the manager in the summer means that several senior players are also being linked with exits."There's nothing," his agent Ze Maria told Revista Colorada about Alisson's future and a possible offer f

Bayern and Newcastle interested in Zinchenko as Arsenal set €45m Price TagBayern Munich and Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Arsenal placing a €45 million price tag on the left-back, as per FootballTransfers.Bayern could potentially lose Alphonso Davies to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window and they want to replace the Canadian with Zinch

MK Dons boss Mike Williamson said his promotion-chasing side had shown real character to come from behind to win 2-1 away at Sky Bet League Two leaders Mansfield.Dons were smarting from Saturday’s defeat by rivals AFC Wimbledon but bolstered their promotion hopes as Stags lost at home for only the second time this season.“I thought it was a fantastic game between two good teams and you

Grant McCann admitted that Doncaster paid the price for not killing off Bradford after Tuesday night’s Yorkshire derby finished in a 1-1 League Two draw at Valley Parade.Substitute Tyler Smith scored a late equaliser for the home side after Luke Molyneux’s fifth goal of the season had put Rovers on course for victory.Doncaster manager McCann said: “I’m really disappointed w