EURO 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo branded ‘a fool’ by Didi Hamann for trying to disgrace Rudiger
Cristiano Ronaldo has been branded a ‘fool’ by former Liverpool player Didi Hamann after Portugal’s 4-2 defeat against Germany in Munich. After losing against France, Germany were staring down the barrel of an ignominious early exit when Ronaldo put his country ahead in the 15th minute, starting and finishing a quick counter attack which began […]
Chelsea join £60m transfer battle to sign Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad
Chelsea are considering a move for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak as an alternative to Erling Haaland, with Thomas Tuchel having worked with him at Borussia Dortmund. The blues have made signing a new number nine their major priority this summer but look set to miss out on Haaland, who will stay at Dortmund for one more season, so […]
Robin Gosens declined Ronaldo shirt-swap chance after Germany beat Portugal at Euro 2020
Robin Gosens says he didn’t bother asking Cristiano Ronaldo for his shirt again after Germany’s outstanding comeback win over Portugal at Euro 2020. Germany came from behind to secure a 4-2 victory over Portugal in a thrilling Group F clash in Munich on Saturday. Ronaldo gave Portugal an early lead in the game but two own goals from […]
Jorginho & Pulisic send message to Billy Gilmour after his display vs England
Jorginho and Christian Pulisic have hailed their Chelsea teammate Billy Gilmour after his superb display in Scotland’s stalemate with England at Euro 2020 on Friday. Gilmour was handed his first senior start for Scotland for their clash with England and the 20-year-old delivered an impressive display at the heart of his side’s midfield. The Chelsea star was named man […]
Robertson hails Gilmour’s man-of-the-match display in England vs Scotland
Andy Robertson believes Billy Gilmour has a ‘huge future’ after the Chelsea player impressed for Scotland in their draw with England at Wembley on Friday. England struggled to find their rhythm in their second Group D game as Scotland were able to secure a point against Gareth Southgate’s side. Gilmour was handed his first senior […]
Mourinho criticises Eden Hazard’s ‘awful’ habit at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho says Eden Hazard was ‘awful’ in training at Chelsea and believes he would be even better if he had a ‘super-professional attitude’. Hazard worked alongside Mourinho for two years during the manager’s second stint at Stamford Bridge and played a vital role in the club’s Premier League title win in 2015. The Belgian […]
Bruno Fernandes explains why Ronaldo isn’t most valuable player at Portugal
Bruno Fernandes has used the old phrase: ‘There’s no ‘i’ in team’, in his verdict on Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. The Juventus forward was on the scoresheet on Tuesday as his two late goals helped Portugal to a 3-0 victory over Hungary in Group F. While he may be nearing the all-time record goalscoring tally […]
‘Coca-Cola, contact me!’ – Harry Kane & Yarmolenko give Coke some love after Ronaldo snub
Ukraine’s Andriy Yarmolenko has poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub, while Harry Kane says he won’t be joining the bizarre backlash against the drink. Earlier this week, Ronaldo moved two bottles of coke out of shot during an interview, instead holding up a bottle of water and he said, ‘Agua!’ – or ‘Water!’ in […]
Ashley Cole digs out Lukaku’s first touch & says no-one respected him at Chelsea
Ashley Cole has praised Romelu Lukaku’s development since leaving Chelsea, teasing the player over his first touch when he was at the London club and saying ‘no-one respected him’ initially. The Belgian forward – who won Serie A’s Footballer of the Year award after netting 24 goals and laying on 11 assists last campaign – […]
Christian Eriksen to be fitted with heart-starting device after cardiac arrest
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device (ICD) after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Euros, Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen has confirmed. The 29-year-old was given CPR on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen after collapsing in the first half of his team’s 1-0 Group B defeat against Finland […]