Angel Di Maria has revealed that a speech by Lionel Messi after Argentina’s loss to Brazil at the Copa America this summer left “everyone in tears”. Argentina were beaten 2-0 by the tournament hosts in the semi-final in July, Though Lionel Scaloni’s side overcame Chile in the third place play-off, their failure to win […]
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Inter managet Antonio Conte has hit out at the referees for a lack of respect in a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Conte, who was warned by the referees about his conduct, particularly felt Inter Milan should have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Stefano Sensi and said respect […]
Real Madrid finally secured the services of Jose Mourinho after the 2010 Champions League final, yet the Portuguese manager has revealed that had he returned to Milan after that final, he would have rejected Madrid for a third time. Having lifted the trophy through Diego Milito’s brace, Mourinho was overcome with emotion at the prospect of leaving Inter Milan, […]
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard admits he still has to prove he can be considered a so-called ‘Galactico’ after a bad start to life in La Liga. Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a deal that could reportedly cost up to €140 million but an injury suffered last month has proven to be […]
Barcelona have issued an update on the status of the injured superstar Lionel Messi, who will remain day-to-day after picking up a knock in their 2-1 win against Villarreal. Messi was taken off at half-time of that meeting with Villarreal due to a groin injury, ending his first start of the campaign, and his 400th League career […]
Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol says he has turned down the opportunity to rejoin the club as a sporting director. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said this month he was hopeful of convincing him to return to the Nou Camp to fill the role left vacant by Pep Segura, who […]
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo missed Lionel Messi being crowned the Fifa Best Footballer of the Year because of an injury he suffered in training. Ronaldo’s absence had sparked rumours that he boycotted the award ceremony in Milan after finding out he had lost out to Lionel Messi. According to the […]
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk insisted he cannot be compared to Lionel Messi, dismissing any claims he was disappointed not to win the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Van Dijk finished second to Barcelona superstar Messi for the award on Monday, with Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo third. The Dutch defender’s […]
The row over Antoine Griezmann’s summer transfer from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona could lead to the Catalans being forced to play a match behind closed doors. Atletico are determined not to let the matter of Griezmann’s controversial summer move lie, and remain adamant that Barca owe them more than the £107million they paid […]
Eden Hazard concedes he has noticed that Real Madrid supporters are more invested than fans at his former side Chelsea. The 28-year-old forward, moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid for a reported £130m in the summer window after seven years at Stamford Bridge. “I think that here the fans are […]