Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has most likely suffered an adductor tear, according to a doctor and performance expert. The Frenchman was forced off in the first half for France in their UEFA Nations League final against Spain on Sunday. Varane went down holding his leg, but it is unclear […]
Lionel Messi has praised Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Uruguay, describing him ‘one of the best goalkeepers in the world’. The former Arsenal keeper made two superb saves to keep out Luis Suarez in the first half before goals from Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and […]
Thomas Tuchel has apologised to Inter Milan fans for signing Romelu Lukaku from the Serie A club in the summer window. Lukaku spent two years at Inter after arriving from Manchester United in 2019, before helping the club win their first Serie A title in 11 years last campaign under […]
Marcos Alonso has spoken about his ‘complicated’ past at Chelsea after a good start to the new season under current manager Thomas Tuchel. Alonso arrived at the club from Fiorentina in 2016, before becoming a key part of Chelsea successes in the following three years, in which time they won […]
Germany manager Hansi Flick has provided an injury update regarding Antonio Rudiger ahead of the country’s World Cup qualifying game against North Macedonia. The Chelsea central defender had missed Germany’s final training session ahead of the fixture. Speaking ahead of the game via iMiaSanMia, Flick confirmed that Rudiger missing training […]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must change his Manchester United tactics now that Cristiano Ronaldo is in the team, according to former Netherlands player Danny Blind. The former Netherlands international, father of former United defender Daley, is alarmed at the lack of progress the Premier League club have made despite a summer […]
Thomas Tuchel says it’s been a ‘pleasure’ to manage Jorginho at Chelsea and says the midfielder deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. Jorginho played a important role in the Blues’ Champions League success last campaign before triumphing with Italy at this summer’s European Championships. Chelsea were heavily represented as Ballon […]
Newcastle United’s new owners have discussed the possiblity of signing Jesse Lingard and Eric Bailly from Manchester United in the January window, according to reports. After the takeover at St James’ Park, Newcastle are now the richest club in football as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have assets worth […]
PSG forward Lionel Messi has revealed his four main candidates for the 2021 Ballon d’Or award, with the Argentine player naming two teammates. On Friday Messi, along with a number of world-class talents, was confirmed among the 30-man France Football shortlist for the prize. The 34-year-old is vying to win […]
Portugal manager Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo needs playing time after he was dropped by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Everton last week. Ronaldo surprisingly started on the bench at the theatre of dreams but came on in the second half, but je was unable to […]