Bundesliga cleared to restart season from 2nd half of May after government approval
The Bundesliga campaign is free to restart in the second half of May, with the German government giving approval on a return to football action. Football in Germany has been suspended since March, with coronavirus having infected over 150,000 people in the country so far. Almost 6,300 people have died as a result of the […]
Fikayo Tomori & Redknapp mock Ross Barkley over his 5k time
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori could not resist teasing teammate Ross Barkley after he claimed he had run 5km in 16 minutes and 11 seconds. A number of footballers have been posting their best 5km times on the social media while in lockdown and Chelsea midfielder Barkley has been no exception. However, Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay […]
Mbappe demands clause in new PSG deal that could pave way for Liverpool move
PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has reportedly demanded a clause be agreed ahead of signing a new contract with the French giants in case a top team comes calling. Mbappe has been strongly linked with a transfer move to Liverpool in recent months, but also remains a key target on Real Madrid’s transfer wishlist. The France international’s current […]
FIFA launch investigation into Man Utd deal for Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes’ move to Manchester United is being investigated by FIFA after his former team Sampdoria lodged a complaint saying they are owed money from a sell-on clause. Fernandes joined United in January for a fee of around £47m but Sampdoria, who sold the player to Sporting C.P. three years ago, are claiming they should have been paid around £4m of […]
Mikel Arteta takes dig at Unai Emery’s career at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the ‘energy’ at the club simply ‘wasn’t right’ under Unai Emery. The former Sevilla boss lasted less than 18 months at the club after he replaced Arsene Wenger in 2018. Though Arsenal reached the Europa League final in Emery’s first campaign, his stint collapsed in his second season and he […]
Man Utd in talks to hijack Liverpool’s move for Timo Werner
Manchester United hope to hijack Liverpool’s transfer move to sign Red Bull Leipzig forward Timo Werner after opening talks with the player’s representatives over a move to the club. The 24-year-old is set to leave Germany this summer and has made no secret of his desire to work with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. The Reds […]
Thomas Partey could destroy his career by joining Arsenal
Former Aston Villa player Nii Lamptey has advised compatriot and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey against making a move to Arsenal. The 26-year-old is subject of serious transfer speculation, having been linked to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Italian teams Juventus and Inter Milan are also reportedly interested in his signature. “There are numerous offers coming for Thomas Partey but his career will take a […]
Courtois: Inferior Barcelona don’t deserve League title – Madrid were better
Thibaut Courtois says Barca should not be crowned La Liga champions should the campaign be cancelled because Real Madrid are the better team. Barcelona sit two points ahead of their rivals at the top of the league table after 27 games, but it is yet to be decided if the remainder of the season can be played due to the […]
Bundesliga to return on May 15 as German government gives green light
The Bundesliga is set to return to football action on May 15 with Germany about to announce measures to ease the current lockdown restrictions in the country. According to Reuters, the decision will be made through a teleconference with Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday. The government is expected to allow large shops to reopen, with […]
Revealed: Man Utd were ’99 per cent sure’ they’d sign Ronaldo & Bale in 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson claimed to be “99 per cent sure” that Cristiano Ronaldo would return to the club and Gareth Bale would join from Tottenham before heading retiring in 2013, says Patrice Evra. Having previously backtracked on a decision to walk away from coaching, the legendary manager rocked the sporting world when he stepped down from an iconic post after […]