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Naby Keita returns to Liverpool after spinal injury checks as they dismiss reports of heart issue
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita returned from Naples alone from his team mates having undergone two scans to ensure he did not suffer spinal damage in the Champions League loss to Napoli. Keita underwent both a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CAT scan after being stretched off in the 16 minute of the 1-0 defeat. Earlier […]
Why Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal’s squad for upcoming games
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal team for their October internationals against Poland and Scotland at his own request. The 33-year-old, who captains his nation and has made 154 appearances, is currently involved in a sexual assault scandal dating back to an incident in 2009 – though he denies the accusation. However, […]
Klopp singles out two Liverpool players for criticism after defeat to Napoli
Jurgen Klopp concedes Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino were guilty of holding on to the ball for too long in Liverpool’s loss to Napoli on Wednesday. A late goal from Lorenzo Insigne ensured the victory for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while Klopp admitted after the game that Liverpool deserved to lose due to their below-par performance. […]
Ronaldo denies rape allegations: ‘It goes against everything I am’
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has “firmly denied” an allegation of rape made against him following the reopening of an investigation from 2009. German media outlet Der Spiegel reported on Friday that American woman Kathryn Mayorga had revealed Ronaldo sexually harassed her in a hotel room up to nine years ago. Las Vegas police then reopened […]
Man United to swap Mourinho for Conte
Manchester United are considering a move for Juventus’ Beppe Marotta and Antonio Conte as talks over the future of Jose Mourinho at the club continue. Valencia will play United at Old Trafford tonight looking to inflict a defeat which could mean the end of Mourinho’s fractious two-year tenure. United’s start to the campaign has been […]
Sarri: David Luiz was ‘confused’ under Conte
Maurizio Sarri concedes he has been pleasantly surprised by the ability of David Luiz and says the defender was “confused” by his lack of game time under former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Luiz had been an important figure in Chelsea’s title-winning campaign in Conte’s first year as head coach, but played only four games in […]
Juventus chief speaks out on Pogba transfer rumours after Mourinho row
Juventus’ director of football has spoken out on reports linking the club with a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. Pogba started his professional career at Manchester United but joined Juventus in 2012. Two years ago he returned to Old Trafford for a then-world record transfer fee. But the World Cup-winner is already being […]
Ronaldo free to make Man Utd return after being handed one-game ban
UEFA have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will serve only a one-match ban after being sent off in Juventus ‘ Champions League clash with Valencia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was controversially shown a red card following a clash with Jeison Murillo at Mestalla, although Juve went on to win through penalties from Miralem Pjanic either […]
Why Cristiano Ronaldo may not miss Manchester United return
Cristiano Ronaldo may get to return to Old Trafford to face old club Manchester United after being shown a straight red card in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Valencia. The Portugal international was sent off in the 29th minute at the Mestalla after a clash with defender Jeison Murillo. Ronaldo tussled with the Colombian as he […]
Allegri slams Douglas Costa for spitting at opponent
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri slammed his player Douglas Costa for spitting in the mouth of an opponent. Costa was shown a straight red card in the game against Sassuolo when he clashed with Federico Di Francesco, and appeared to spit in his mouth. Images of the incident have sparked an angry reaction from fans […]