Manchester City’s new signing, Omar Marmoush, has shared some personal favorites in a recent interview with the club’s media team.

The Egyptian forward, who joined City from German club Eintracht Frankfurt, revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy is his favorite musician.

When asked about his top artist, Marmoush didn’t hesitate to name the Afrobeats sensation, whose global hits have captivated millions.

Marmoush also opened up about his childhood idol, naming Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho as a major inspiration.

Known for his dazzling skills and joyful style of play, Ronaldinho’s influence clearly shaped Marmoush’s own approach to football.

Manchester United legend Gary Pallister has criticized manager Ruben Amorim for labeling the current squad as “the worst team” in the club’s history. Pallister, who played for United during challenging times in the early 1990s, argued that Amorim’s comments were harsh and not entirely accurate.

Amorim made the remark after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. While expressing frustration with the team’s struggles, the Portuguese coach admitted later that he regretted his statement, recognizing it might have been an overreaction to the disappointing result.

Reflecting on Amorim’s comments, Pallister recalled his own experience with a struggling United side in 1990. Speaking to Punters Lounge, he explained, “I’ve been part of a United team that was in a worse position than this one.

In April 1990, we went to Millwall, and if we’d lost, we’d have dropped into the bottom three. That team had talented players like Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince, Brian McClair, Danny Wallace, Lee Sharpe, and myself, but we were struggling to find consistency.”

Despite the difficulties back then, that same team eventually turned things around and won the Premier League title in 1993, marking the beginning of United’s dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson.

He also suggested that Amorim’s comment was an emotional reaction to the Brighton defeat, possibly said to deflect criticism. “Ruben Amorim made that remark with a wry smile, likely anticipating the backlash after the result,” Pallister noted. “It’s now up to the coaching staff to find a system that works and get the team back on track.”

Juventus and Chelsea have finalized a loan deal for Renato Veiga, a highly versatile defender who will join the Italian side until the end of the season. The agreement, which was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ensures Veiga gets the consistent playing time he has been seeking.

At just 21, Veiga had attracted interest from multiple European clubs, but he opted for a move to Turin to focus on developing his game as a center-back.

The Portuguese defender had expressed his desire to the Chelsea hierarchy for a loan move to gain regular minutes in his preferred position, and the club has now granted his wish. Juventus will pay Chelsea a €5 million loan fee for Veiga, who is expected to return to Stamford Bridge once the season concludes.

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, has been an admirer of Veiga’s flexibility and potential since the defender’s arrival from FC Basel during the summer transfer window. Veiga was signed for £12 million and has since demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to the demands of top-flight football.

Maresca, however, understands the value of Veiga gaining experience in Serie A, where he will face new challenges and sharpen his defensive skills.