The Football Association has confirmed the Premier League will now have a winter break starting from the 2019/20 season. Unlike the other top leagues in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, English top flight clubs play up to four matches during the festive period. The additional workload has been seen as […]
Former Germany international Michael Ballack does not believe there is any “sporting reason” behind Leroy Sane’s axe from the 2018 World Cup squad. Sane’s hopes of announcing himself as one of the upcoming young stars in world football in Russia were dashed by Germany coach Joachim Low this week after […]
Roberto Firmino has called Sergio Ramos an “idiot” after the Real Madrid captain continued to revel in last month’s Champions League final victory over Liverpool. Gareth Bale came off the bench to score a remarkable overhead kick as Madrid’s hero in a third consecutive Champions League title win in Kiev. […]
New Manchester United signing Fred was forced out of Brazil training with an ankle injury on Thursday. The 25-year-old, who is set to move to United next season after the Premier League club agreed a €55m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk, was caught by a tackle from Casemiro as Brazil continue […]
Liverpool are unlikely to sign Nabil Fekir before the World Cup starts next week, according to Lyon CEO Jean-Michel Aulas. The Lyon CEO seems to have dashed the hopes of Liverpool fans that they could sign the France international in the coming days. There were reports that Liverpool may announce […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly made an irreversible decision to leave Real Madrid this summer. The Portuguese hinted after Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final that this could be his last season in Spain. ‘It was very nice to be in Madrid,’ he said. ‘In the […]
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says it’s “strange” that Liverpool goalie Loris Karius has been diagnosed with a concussion after playing the full minutes of the Champions League final. Karius made two big mistakes that resulted in goals as Real Madrid defeated the Reds 3-1, and a hospital assessment revealed on […]
Sergio Ramos has hit back at the furore surrounding his actions in the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Mohamed Salah had a dislocated shoulder during Liverpool’s 3-1 loss in Ukraine, after a tangle with the Spain international. It has now been reported that goalkeeper Loris Karius sustained […]
Paul Pogba has hit back at critics who have questioned his style of play and off the field display, arguing it would not be different than slamming Lionel Messi for “walking” on the field. The United midfielder has starred for club and country in the past, starting both the 2015 […]
Yaya Toure has accused Pep Guardiola of mistreating African players and says the Manchester City boss ‘spoiled’ his last season at the Etihad Stadium. The 35-year-old is due to officially leave City at the end this month June once his contract expires and played only 17 games in his last […]