Conte tips Frank Lampard to become one of the best managers in the world
Frank Lampard has been tipped to become “one of the best managers in the world” by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. The Blues turned to a familiar face for assistance after seeing Maurizio Sarri move back to his homeland with Juventus. Conte had delivered a Premier League title victory and FA Cup success during his time in London, with Chelsea […]
Simeone aims fresh dig at Liverpool critics after Atletico’s Champions League win
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has aimed a fresh dig at those who criticised him in the wake of his team’s Champions League win at Anfield. The Spanish team looked destined to leave the competition after goals from Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino had wiped out Atletico’s first leg advantage over Liverpool. The Reds held the […]
Premier League release statement on plans to restart campaign
All 20 Premier League teams are united in looking to complete the 2019/20 campaign according to chief executive Richard Masters. After today’s meeting, Masters said that a “really strong collective will to complete the season remains” and that a further meeting with club players and managers will still take place this week. Masters said: “In […]
Jose Mourinho threatened to get rid of Matic at half-time in a friendly game
Jose Mourinho once threatened to sell Nemanja Matic during a team talk at half-time, such was his frustration with the midfielder’s performance. MK Dons player Jordan Houghton was in the Chelsea dressing room that day, with Jose Mourinho losing his cool in a pre-season friendly match. Houghton was given the chance to play alongside his […]
Odion Ighalo not worth £20m – Gary Neville
Gary Neville concedes Odion Ighalo probably isn’t worth the £20million transfer valuation placed on him by his club Shanghai Shenhua. Ighalo has surprised many supporters with his level of performance since he joined Manchester United on loan late on January deadline day. The Nigerian forward has scored four goals in eight games since joining United […]
Lampard drops Dries Mertens Chelsea transfer hint on Instagram
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has dropped an hint Dries Mertens could be on his way to Stamford Bridge after following the Napoli forward on social media. Last month, it was reported that the Chelsea manager is so keen on sealing a move for Dries Mertens that he calls the Belgian almost every day. With managers and scouts unable to watch transfer targets […]
Petr Cech explains why Rooney was the toughest opponent he ever faced
Legendary Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has named ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as the toughest opponent he has ever faced in his career. Now retired, Cech made 443 Premier League appearances for the Blues and Arsenal, and claimed English titles with Chelsea, whom he also helped to their Champions League success in 2012. As one […]
Atletico offer Thomas Partey to Liverpool in Oxlade-Chamberlain swap deal
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Thomas Partey have suffered a blow after Atletico Madrid offered the midfielder in an exchange deal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is interested in signing a defensive midfielder and Partey is rumoured to have made the gunners his first choice destination. Partey’s dad appeared to reveal as much […]
Balotelli hits back at Juve’s Chiellini for claiming he ‘deserved a slap’
Mario Balotelli has hit back at Giorgio Chiellini after the Juventus defender recently claimed he ‘deserved a slap’ while on Confederations Cup duty with Italy. Chiellini has stirred controversy ahead of the release of his autobiography – with Balotelli in the firing line due to his antics playing for his country. Chiellini pulled no punches when describing his feelings […]
Man Utd and Solskjaer made mistake selling Lukaku to Inter Milan
Manchester United have been accused of ‘not understanding’ Romelu Lukaku’s potential, with Inter Milan hero Ivan Cordoba claiming Solskjaer made a mistake by selling the forward. The Red Devils signed the Belgium international from Everton in 2017 in a deal worth more than £75m. Lukaku scored 27 goals in his first campaign at Manchester City […]