La Liga
Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit
Marcelo said Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders were able to survive against Juventus. Madrid were able to scale through with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Old ladies. Madrid were widely expected to qualify for the […]
Barcelona did nothing to cause Roma problems, says Florenzi
Alessandro Florenzi believes Barcelona were tactically outclassed by Roma and performed “perfectly” as they were able to pull off one of the Champions League’s greatest comebacks to reach the semi-finals with a 3-0 win. Barca went into Tuesday’s quarter-final second leg with a 4-1 lead, making them massive favourites to progress semis. But things did […]
Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned Manchester United about a transfer over Samuel Umtiti and insisted that he expects the Frenchman to remain at the club. The France international spoke about his future with Barcelona, saying that talks over a new contract had not yet begun. ‘Negotiations for a contract renewal have not started yet. […]
Former Chelsea and Manchester United Midfielder Ray Wilkins dies aged 61
It has been announced that Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61. The former England captain was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest. A statement from the PFA said: ‘it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins […]
Samuel Umtiti fuels Manchester United transfer speculation
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has chosen to dodge a question enquiring about him joining Manchester United this summer. According to reports, The France international is on Jose Mourinho’s shortlist ahead of the summer window and is available for £53m due to a release clause in his contract at Camp Nou. The Catalans wants the centre-back […]
Roma confirm Barcelona interest in Cengiz Under
Roma’s sporting director Monchi confirmed that Barcelona are interested in youngster Cengiz Under. Under has already went on to score five goals in 21 Serie A appearances since moving to the club from Istanbul Basaksehir in July. And Monchi, one who is highly-regarded as a judge of talent who joined Roma from Sevilla in April, claimed […]
UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes
UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout phase. The governing body also […]
Ronaldo reveals the reason behind his bizarre haircut at the 2002 World Cup
Brazil legend Ronaldo has revealed that his 2002 haircut was a distraction to shift away attention from a leg injury. Ronaldo was very key for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup as he scored two goals in the final against Germany to be crowned world champions. The 2002 World Cup, is famous for his hairstyle […]
Ronaldo: Nobody will compare to me
There are several upcoming talents in the world of football and many have the potential to become stars, still Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t think anyone will be compared to him. The Portuguese considers his achievements and style to be totally different and unique. “In the beginning I was dreaming of being the best […]
Raphael Varane confirms approach from Manchester United
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has confirmed that Manchester United have made a transfer approach to sign him. Jose Mourinho is in the market to sign a new central defender in this summer, and the Frenchman has been one of the players linked with a move United. The France international worked under Mourinho at Real […]