Roberto De Zerbi
April 2026
Roberto De Zerbi says his own background as an attacking midfielder has helped him quickly connect with Xavi Simons. The Spurs manager praised the Dutch playmaker after his strong display against Brighton. De Zerbi said creative players need confidence, goals and assists rather than style alone. Simons has two goals and five assists in league play, while Tottenham continue fighting to avoid relegation.
Karren Brady
April 2026
Karren Brady has confirmed she is leaving West Ham, ending a long spell as vice-chairman that began in 2010. Her tenure included the club’s move to London Stadium and the 2023 Europa Conference League triumph. Brady thanked staff, players and supporters, calling the European trophy her proudest memory. Her exit comes after a difficult season featuring financial losses, supporter protests and a relegation battle in East London.
Jose Mourinho
April 2026
Michael Owen says talk of replacing Eddie Howe with Jose Mourinho makes no sense and has warned Newcastle to be very careful about turning on a manager who has already delivered major progress and silverware. Owen said Howe remains one of the best managers in the league and that one underwhelming season should not erase a Carabao Cup win and recent Champions League qualification. He argued Newcastle could regret it badly if they push Howe out and watch him succeed elsewhere.
Michael Carrick
April 2026
Paul Parker believes Michael Carrick has put himself in prime position to get the Manchester United job permanently if he finishes the season strongly and seals Champions League football. Parker told Goal that Carrick has exceeded expectations already and does not need to behave like a touchline showman to prove his worth. He argued United do not need a celebrity appointment and should judge Carrick on calm leadership, results and the way the team closes the season.
Claudio Ranieri
April 2026
Claudio Ranieri says Leicester did not sack him only because of results. He claims the chairman’s son later told him that part of the problem was his poor relationship with some English staff members behind the scenes. Ranieri told FourFourTwo that one staff member had already been speaking badly about him to players during the title-winning season. He chose not to act after the title because of the mood around the club, but now says that decision was a mistake and that the issue continued into the following campaign.
Erling Haaland
April 2026
Erling Haaland scored in City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, then triggered a live apology from Sky Sports after using profanity in his post-match interview while praising Bernardo Silva’s defending. Haaland compared Bernardo Silva’s display to Fabio Cannavaro’s, using foul language on air. Sky muted the moment and later apologised, while the result itself pushed City to within three points of Arsenal in the title race.
Jose Mourinho
April 2026
Jose Mourinho was again the centre of attention after Benfica’s dramatic 2-1 win over Sporting, a result that kept Benfica unbeaten in the league season and moved them above Sporting into second place, according to the reports provided. Benfica led through Andreas Schjelderup, conceded, then won it in the 93rd minute through Rafa Silva. Mourinho praised the quality of the game, the atmosphere and both sets of supporters after the final whistle.
Endrick
April 2026
Lyon beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away after Endrick scored early and set up Afonso Moreira for the second goal, giving Lyon a major win in the race for Champions League qualification. Endrick struck in the sixth minute, then created the second within 18 minutes as PSG made a slow start. Goncalo Ramos had a penalty saved before PSG pulled one back late through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but Lyon held on.
Endrick
April 2026
Endrick admitted he has a strong affection for Manchester United because Cristiano Ronaldo played there, saying he followed Ronaldo’s career everywhere and grew up watching his United clips. The Brazilian said Ronaldo remains his idol and that Old Trafford left a mark on him because of Ronaldo’s first great rise there. The comments are likely to fuel future transfer talk, even though no move is being suggested now.
Bronny James, LeBron James
April 2026
Bronny James made his playoff debut alongside LeBron James, with the pair becoming the first father-son duo to play together in NBA postseason history. That added another milestone to a season that had already seen them become the first father-son pairing to share the floor in an NBA game. Bronny entered at the start of the second quarter and played a short stretch next to his father. Reuters previously confirmed the regular-season milestone, and this playoff appearance extends that unique family record into the postseason.
