Louis van Gaal has named Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard as the kind of player he would want in his Netherlands team. Netherlands host Norway in their final World Cup qualifier on Wednesday and a victory for the Dutch team would secure their place in Qatar next year. Norway, meanwhile, currently […]
Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes Erik ten Hag would be a good fit at the club after his success at Ajax. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under huge pressure after their recent poor run of form – which includes humiliating defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City. The Ajax manager […]
Ian Wright has backed Callum Hudson-Odoi to reclaim his place in the England team, questioning why he would want to play for the Under-21 team. Hudson-Odoi has been in superb form for the Blues in recent weeks but missed out on a call-up for World Cup qualifiers against Albania & […]
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has spoken out about his relationship with his teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga. Mendy joined Chelsea from Rennes last year and was immediately thrusted into first-team action, playing 31 games in the Premier League during his opening season in England. He has firmly cemented himself ahead of Kepa […]
Some Manchester United players feel they have been ‘misled’ by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over promises of more game time this campaign. Van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly, Juan Mata, Diogo Dalot, Alex Telles and Dean Henderson were among the players reassured over their roles during the […]
Chelsea legend John Terry has congratulated Harry Maguire on becoming England’s highest scoring defender while also taking a swipe at his biggest critics. Maguire opened the scoring as England sealed a 10-0 victory over San Marino on Monday to book their place in the 2022 World Cup. It was his […]
During the 1960s, plans were proposed for fierce rivals Manchester United and Manchester City to merge in the Premier League and form a new super club. The plans were reportedly discussed more than once, with the rivalry between the two teams more friendly 60 years ago than it is now. […]
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has lavished huge praise on Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for his superb displays for the London side this campaign. The Senegal international has formed a vital part of a Chelsea rearguard which has conceded just four goals in 11 Premier League matches this season. The Blues currently sit […]
Cristiano Ronaldo was heartbroken as Portugal conceded in the 90th minute against Serbia to give their opponents a qualifying spot for next year’s World Cup, and failed to hide his emotions after the match. Portugal had a good start as Renato Sanches capitalised on a costly Serbia mistake and fired […]
Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta was on the receiving end of a huge shoulder barge from Zlatan Ibrahimovic during Spain’s World Cup qualifier with Sweden on Sunday. Spain were able to seal top spot in Group B after a late Alvaro Morata goal secured a 1-0 win over Sweden at the […]