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Plymouth Argyle Dismiss Rooney Following Poor Season Start

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December 31, 2024

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Wayne Rooney’s tenure as head coach of Plymouth Argyle has come to an end following a disappointing nine-match winless streak.

The Manchester United legend leaves the Pilgrims at the bottom of the Championship table, four points from safety. The club announced the decision on Monday, describing it as a mutual agreement between Rooney and the board.

Rooney, who previously managed Derby County and DC United, now faces another managerial setback, with his Plymouth appointment lasting only a few months since his arrival in the summer. Alongside Rooney, assistant coach Mike Phelan and first-team coach Stephen Ireland have also stepped down.

In a statement, Rooney expressed his gratitude and reflected on his brief spell at the club.

“I want to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, particularly Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip, for their support and strong relationships. My appreciation also goes to the staff, players, and fans for making me feel welcome and contributing to the special atmosphere at the club. I will always hold Plymouth Argyle close to my heart and will continue to follow their progress,” he said.

During Rooney’s time in charge, Plymouth managed just four wins in 23 matches, leading to increasing pressure and calls for change despite early optimism surrounding his appointment.

Club chairman Simon Hallett acknowledged Rooney’s dedication in a statement, saying, “Wayne Rooney joined us with great experience and ambition, and we hoped for a successful season. Sadly, the results didn’t reflect the hard work and commitment of Wayne and his team. We part ways amicably and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

As fans expressed mixed emotions, appreciating Rooney’s efforts to introduce an attractive playing style despite the poor results, attention now turns to Plymouth’s search for a new manager. Meanwhile, Rooney faces uncertainty about his next step in what has been a challenging managerial career so far.

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Unity Cup 2025: Chelle hints on inviting new players

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April 10, 2025

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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle says the Unity Cup will provide him the opportunity to beef up his team with new players.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Black Stars of Ghana, Reggae Boys of Jamaica and Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago will compete in the 2025 edition of the competition.

Chelle kept faith with majority of the regular stars for the last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

The Malian declared that he will call up new players to strengthen the team.

“We are looking forward to taking part in the Unity Cup as it will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us to strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October,” the 47-year-old told thenff.com.

The Unity Cup will run from May 27 to May 31, 2025.

All the matches will be played at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in London.

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Champions League: Nigerian singer, Joeboy loses N3million bet as Arsenal thrash Real Madrid

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April 9, 2025

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Nigerian singer, Joeboy, lost a N3million bet after Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

Seven hours before kick-off, Joeboy posted a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!”

The Controller crooner could have won N10,345,000 if Madrid has won at the Emirates.

But Declan Rice curled in two beautiful free-kicks to give the Gunners the lead, before Mikel Merino added a third.

The result left Joeboy short of words, as he could only tweet “Goodnight” at full time.

Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the semi-final when they travel to the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg next Wednesday.

Before that game, Mikel Arteta’s men host Brentford in the Premier League.

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Champions League quarter-final: Arsenal thrash Real Madrid as Inter beat Bayern

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April 8, 2025

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Arsenal on Tuesday night thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg tie.

The first half ended in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

However, in the second half, Declan Rice’s brace and a goal from Mikel Merino gave Mikel Arteta’s side a first leg advantage ahead of the return leg next week.

Meanwhile, in the other Champions League last-8 first leg tie played, Inter Milan defeated Bayern Munich 2-1.

Lautaro Martinez gave the visitors the lead in the first half.

But Thomas Muller equalized for the hosts.

However, Davide Frattesi scored few minutes later to give the Serie A side a first leg advantage ahead of the return leg next week.

Meanwhile, the remaining quarter-final fixtures will continue on Wednesday.

Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will clash with Dortmund.