Amad Diallo set to miss rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury.
Manchester United winger, Amad Diallo is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ankle injury during training. According to The Daily Mail, the 22-year-old sustained the setback ahead of United’s upcoming clash with Tottenham. While Amad did not confirm his season is over, he admitted he will be sidelined for “some time,” writing on Instagram: “Extremely disappointed to be sharing this news at such a crucial stage of the season. Unfortunately, I will be out for a while with an injury, but I will come back stronger. Time to support the boys from the outside!” Fabrizio Romano reports that United plan for Amad to undergo surgery next week, with his focus shifting to recovering for next season. The Ivorian has been a bright spot in a turbulent campaign, contributing nine goals and seven assists. His absence is a major blow to United’s FA Cup and Europa League ambitions.
🚨⚠️ Amad Diallo set to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, confirmed.
Man United star suffered the injury earlier this week, as @ChrisWheelerDM reports — he’s expected to be unavailable for the next 3 months.
Big blow for United and Rúben Amorim. pic.twitter.com/QYqZpRoIUN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 15, 2025
Merino’s second half brace hands Arsenal a crucial win over Leicester City.
Arsenal moved within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. With injuries leaving them without a recognized striker, Mikel Arteta deployed a makeshift front three of Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Raheem Sterling. However, the Gunners struggled to break down Leicester’s defense. The breakthrough came in the 81st minute when substitute Mikel Merino, pushed into an unorthodox centre-forward role, headed in Nwaneri’s cross. Six minutes later, the Spanish midfielder sealed the win, arriving unmarked at the back post to turn in Trossard’s delivery. Despite Nwaneri’s lively display, Sterling endured a difficult afternoon. Arsenal’s win extends their unbeaten league run to 15 matches, their best streak since 2010-11. They sit on 53 points from 25 games, four behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Leicester remains in the relegation zone with 17 points.
FT: Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal.
3 BIG POINTS FOR ARSENAL IN THEIR TITLE RACE THANKS TO MIKEL MERINO! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/WQytd3TwdC
— TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) February 15, 2025
Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban after doping violation.
World No. 1, Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month suspension from tennis following an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over two failed drug tests in 2024. The ban, effective from February 9 to May 4, stems from Sinner testing positive for the banned substance clostebol in March last year. An independent tribunal initially accepted Sinner’s explanation for the violation, but WADA appealed the decision, with a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing scheduled for April. However, Sinner has now reached a settlement, agreeing to serve the suspension immediately. As a result, the Australian Open champion will miss key tournaments, including the Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami, as well as Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, and Madrid. He will be eligible to return at the Rome Masters before competing in the French Open, which begins on May 25. Sinner’s absence marks a significant setback during the clay court season.
World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month ban from tennis.
It comes after he reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive doping tests last year, with his suspension running from 9th February until 4th May.#BBCTennis pic.twitter.com/oJ58O0SEUe
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 15, 2025
Omar Marmoush shines with hat-trick as Man City thrashes Newcastle.
New Manchester City signee, Omar Marmoush made a stunning impact in English football, netting a ruthless first-half hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 victory over Newcastle. The Egyptian forward, who had struggled since his £60m move from Eintracht Frankfurt in January, delivered a 14-minute treble to dismantle Eddie Howe’s side in a crucial top-four clash. Newcastle started well, but City struck first through a direct attack—Ederson’s long ball found Marmoush, who let it bounce before lobbing Martin Dúbravka. Five minutes later, İlkay Gündoğan’s precise pass set him up for a composed finish. Marmoush then completed his hat-trick, slotting home from Savinho’s low cross. City controlled the second half comfortably, and substitute James McAtee sealed the win in the 84th minute. The emphatic victory was the perfect response to their Champions League heartbreak against Real Madrid, reaffirming City’s strength in the race for a top-four finish.
FT: Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle United.
MANCHESTER CITY ARE THE NEW TEAM IN 4TH PLACE, BOURNEMOUTH GO 5TH, CHELSEA GO 6TH! pic.twitter.com/9AV57cBkHE
— TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) February 15, 2025
Real Madrid held to a 1-1 draw at Osasuna after Bellingham’s red card.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men missed the chance to strengthen their lead in LaLiga, drawing 1-1 with Osasuna after playing over 50 minutes with 10 men. Jude Bellingham was sent off just before halftime for dissent, leaving Los Blancos to battle with a numerical disadvantage. Madrid started brightly, with Kylian Mbappé opening the scoring in the 15th minute, flicking in Federico Valverde’s cross. However, tensions flared after a series of strong tackles on Mbappé, leading to a booking for Carlo Ancelotti. The situation worsened when Bellingham received a straight red for comments directed at the referee. Osasuna capitalized in the second half, equalizing through Ante Budimir’s penalty after Eduardo Camavinga’s foul. Madrid pushed for a winner, with Vinícius Jr. denied by a goal-line clearance and Luka Modrić missing a close-range effort. Mbappé’s stoppage-time strike was saved, leaving Real on 51 points, just two ahead of Atlético Madrid, who could overtake them.
Who’s been your Man of the Match? 🛑 pic.twitter.com/u8PhZuhX7k
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 15, 2025