Louis van Gaal has told Erik ten Hag to avoid becoming Manchester United’s next head coach because they are a ‘commercial club’. Ten Hag is currently at Ajax but has been interviewed by the Red devils as they search for a long-term successor to Ralf Rangnick. Van Gaal, meanwhile, spent […]
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Wayne Rooney has branded Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘f***ing annoying’, called Rio Ferdinand ‘arrogant’ and says speaking to Carlos Tevez was his ‘biggest disappointment’. Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer was speaking about his former teammates at a dinner event on Saturday and didn’t hold back when giving his verdict. According to […]
Kasper Schmeichel reportedly complained about Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette’s penalty run-up in a recent Premier League captains meeting with referees. The Leicester City keeper was furious this month when Lacazette buried his spot-kick at the Emirates, running over to referee Anthony Taylor to complain about the player’s stuttering run-up. It […]
Virgil van Dijk has admitted he thinks his Netherlands side are playing the wrong formation under Louis van Gaal even though his national team toppled Denmark 4-2 on Saturday. The Liverpool star was deployed in the middle of a back three as Van Gaal played a 3-4-1-2 system against the […]
Jordan Henderson was left unimpressed by Harry Maguire after the Manchester United skipper stopped a rondo during England’s training session. Gareth Southgate’s team secured the win in their first game of 2022 as they came from behind to beat Switzerland 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday. Maguire did not play in […]
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli stepped up another level as he was impressive during Brazil’s training session this weekend. The 20-year-old attacker has been included in Brazil’s latest squad for their final World Cup qualifiers and came off the bench in the 4-0 win against Chile on Thursday. Brazil have already […]
Chelsea striker Timo Werner says the kind of football played by Germany manager Hansi Flick is a better fit for his skillset than the role asked of him by Thomas Tuchel. The 26-year-old, who has struggled to live up to his £47.5m price tag since moving to Stamford Bridge from […]
Gareth Southgate has praised Chelsea star Conor Gallagher after he made his England debut on Saturday, though says his partnership with Mason Mount left the nation ‘vulnerable’ and necessitated a tactical change. England went behind against Switzerland at Wembley but Gallagher – who has shone on loan at Crystal Palace […]
Jamie Redknapp singled out Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher for praise after England started their preparations for the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Switzerland in a friendly at Wembley. Goals from Luke Shaw and Harry Kane secured the victory for England after Breel Embolo gave the visitors the lead […]
Marcos Alonso has aimed a fresh dig at Frank Lampard after claiming Chelsea took a huge ‘tactical’ step forward once Thomas Tuchel was appointed as head coach. Club legend Lampard was sacked last January after a poor run of results which culminated in him losing the dressing room with some […]