Gazzetta dello Sport: Marouane Fellaini spotted at Napoli game, ignites Roma transfer speculation. Marouane Fellaini was at the Stadio Olimpico with his agent Luciano D’Onofrio yesterday to watch Roma beat Napoli 1-0. Gazzetta added that after Roma’s victory, the Belgium international went out for dinner with compatriot Radja Nainggolan as well as Miralem Pjanic and Salih Ucan.…
Tottenham youngster Dele Alli was caught on camera appearing to punch West Brom’s Claudio Yacob on Monday night. Dele Alli could face a retrospective three-match ban from FA after the midfielder punched West Brom’s Claudio Yacob in the stomach in the 26th minute of the game. The incident went unseen by referee Mike Jones, as…
Germany and Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, was excluded from this year’s Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) team of the season and couldn’t quite edge out Riyad Mahrez to win in the running for the PFA Player of the Year award. The PFA team of the year was leaked on social media – a week before it…
Barcelona started this season with flair and finesse, and were set to win the La Liga title and possibly become the first ever team to win two consecutive Champions League titles. But they currently sit at the top of the table with only a favorable goal difference that separates them from their rivals, Atletico Madrid. It seems…
Doping control officers were present at Wembley during the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Everton, just like majority of other big games in English football. Last minute goal hero Anthony Martial was one of the unfortunate players who couldn’t celebrate with rest of the squad as the French striker was stopped by doping…
The France international is being investigated by UEFA over a possible anti-doping rule violation. Liverpool have released the following statement on their official website: ‘Yesterday, Friday 22nd April 2016, a formal communication was received from UEFA stating that they are investigating a possible anti-doping rule violation by Mamadou Sakho. ‘The player will respond to UEFA…
Jornal de Noticias: Jose Mourinho has signed for Manchester. The Manchester United-Jose Mourinho saga continues to take a new turn everyday. On 20th April, Yahoo Sport’s Guillem Balague suggested that Manchester United will not bring Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford at the end of the season and will stand by Louis van Gaal. And today, the…
Disappointing Everton focused to beat Manchester United in today’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Roberto Martinez, who saw his side getting thrashed 4-0 at the hands of local rivals Liverpool, admits the criticism he has received during the side’s slump has been justified as they prepare to beat Manchester United in today’s FA Cup semi-final and give the fans something to…
COPE: Sergio Ramos wants David De Gea at Real Madrid. Real Madrid came close to signing David de Gea last summer, but a £29million deal collapsed on deadline day of transfer window due to paperwork issues. The Spain international then signed a long-term deal with United, that will keep him at the club until 2019, but he had…
Liverpool’s appointment of Michael Owen as an international ambassador has not been met well by some Liverpool supporters. The current pundit for BT Sport and co-commentator came through the Liverpool youth system, and scored 158 goals in 297 appearances, whilst also being an integral part of the 2001 treble winning team. The striker left Liverpool for Real Madrid in…
Italian giants AC Milan were filmed performing a ‘haka’ for a global skincare product, a sponsor of the Italian club. The whole performance was carried out by actors in AC Milan uniforms, with advertising hoardings around the stadium displaying the words ‘Men, this is your ritual’. Fans at the San Siro were less than impressed, and twitter…
The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Brexit for short) is a possibility this year as England go to the polls to decide on whether to stay or completely leave the European Union (EU). Although, the national sides of the United Kingdom and Ireland may want to be doing everything they can…
PortuGoal: João Mário comments on recent transfer speculation. João Mario’s impressive form this season has attracted interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United, and is also the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. Last weekend, the Portuguese press reported that United sent scouts to watch Mario and teammate William Carvalho in Sporting Lisbon’s…
Sky Germany: Mats Hummels admits he is losing sleep thinking about his Borussia Dortmund future. The World-cup winner is expected to be in demand by the top European clubs over the summer. Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are the reported suitors of the Borussia Dortmund ace. “It’s a very difficult decision, and when I finally make…
This season may turn out to be Francesco Totti’s last at Roma, but he has not lost it. Francesco Totti has struggled to get game time under manager Luciano Spalletti this season, and if nothing changes, the King of Rome, who is playing for them since 1992, could leave his hometown club in the summer.…
In Soccer – @flanagan_adrian speaks exclusively to @ManUtd new signing and @VillaFC1953 player Lee O'Connor pic.twitter.com/Hd2Ws3lyXM — Waterford Sport (@WaterfordSport) April 19, 2016 Irish Independent: Manchester United complete Lee O’Connor transfer. The 15-year-old is an attacking full-back who plays for his local club Villa FC, and will join Nicky Butt’s academy squad in July. The…
Daily Star: Premier League club Liverpool are being lined up for a £700m Middle Eastern takeover. According to reports, Manchester City’s owner Sheikh Mansour’s wealthier half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa, has set his sights on buying Liverpool. Current president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa is rumoured to be worth in excess of £30bn and has more…
Soccer Aid match: Claudio Ranieri’s Rest of the World to face Jose Mourinho’s England. Jose Mourinho is set to return to football management on June 5 at Old Trafford. He will be taking charge of England against Claudio Ranieri’s Rest of the World in the sixth Soccer Aid match to raise money for Unicef. Former Chelsea boss will…
Daily Telegraph: Massimo Cellino talks about Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti. Jose Mourinho, 53, who was sacked by Chelsea in December, is expected to take charge of the Red Devils at Old Trafford at the end of the season. But, one of English football’s most controversial owners, has challenged the Portuguese to take charge of…
Jamie Vardy was seen furiously arguing with referee Jon Moss after he was dismissed in the 56th minute, after Moss adjudged the striker to have dived under a challenge in the box from Angelo Ogbonna. The FA announced on Monday: “Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct for his behaviour following his second-half dismissal…
Jamie Carragher has revealed that Sky Sports’ MNF will be welcoming a special guest tonight with a cryptic tweet about Spain. Football fans’ favorite Monday Night Football duo of old Liverpool and Manchester United foes were separated in December when Neville left Sky Sports to take over at Valencia, following Nuno Espirito Santo’s sacking. However,…
It was a frustrating day at the office for Barcelona as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Valencia, and it could now get even worse, as Neymar, who missed an easy one-on-one against Valencia’s goalkeeper, could face a potential ban for throwing a slap at Valencia’s right-back Antonio Barragan. After the full-time whistle, the Brazilian came…
Transfer Market Web: New contract for Marcus Rashford ready. The 18-year-old has only 14 months left on his current contract and Manchester United have been keen to tie him down to a new contract to fend off interest from the likes of Manchester City and Fiorentina, following the youngster’s stunning breakthrough. Also See: Transfer Market Web reports…