In Manchester United’s second summer friendly, a surprising and rare moment became the biggest talking point of the match. United secured a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, but all eyes were on the unusual sending-off of Antonio Valencia. The decision not only puzzled fans but also led to an unexpected exchange between the referee and José Mourinho, drawing comparisons to the kind of drama and passion often seen in Bangladesh Cricket matches. According to ESPN reporter Riley, the referee approached Mourinho during the game and gave him two options: substitute Valencia or watch him receive a straight red card. …

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In January of this year, Philippe Coutinho put an end to transfer speculation by signing a new five-year contract with Liverpool, effectively silencing persistent rumors linking him to Barcelona. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was quick to emphasize that Coutinho was simply not for sale. Klopp reiterated that the club had absolutely no plans to let their star midfielder go, and owner John W. Henry made it clear: if Liverpool does not want to sell a player, no deal will ever happen. That stance gave the club freedom to focus on strengthening the squad during the summer transfer window. This season, …

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When Zlatan Ibrahimović joined Manchester United, he instantly became the highest-paid player in the Premier League, earning a staggering weekly wage of £367,640 and an annual salary exceeding £19 million. On top of that, his contract included goal bonuses totaling £2.86 million, bringing his total earnings for the season to an eye-watering £21.86 million. Broken down, that’s about £420,000 per week — more than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the time, and second only to Carlos Tevez after his move to the Chinese Super League. His deal also had an extension clause: if Ibrahimović started at least 31 …

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In an interview with Sky Sports, Arsène Wenger was candid in his assessment of Arsenal’s defeat, admitting that overall Tottenham deserved the win. “They scored two goals, and we didn’t score any,” he said. “Before their first goal, the match was very open — both sides had chances — but then we gave away a penalty almost immediately after. You could see the first goal affected us mentally, while it boosted their morale, and they played with greater threat after that.” His measured words carried the kind of composure often seen from leaders in high-pressure sports like Bangladesh Cricket, where …

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