“We stopped training after 10 minutes or so.” Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that Manchester City spent just 10 minutes preparing to face Manchester United before last weekend’s convincing 2-0 victory at Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola’s men dominated the tie, boasting 67% possession and 16 shots – while United managed just five shots in the […]

4 years ago

“I said retire, he’s won everything, he’s got no more to prove” Tyson Fury has been advised to retire from boxing by his dad John Fury. The Gypsy King defeated Deontay Wilder in the pair’s trilogy bout at the T-Mobile Arena in October, securing victory with an 11th round TKO to retain his WBC heavyweight belt. […]

4 years ago

“I looked at him and I was like ‘that’s it, this is the moment’.” Patrice Evra has revealed that the only thing that stopped him from attacking Luis Suarez in the street following the pair’s racism controversy was that Suarez was with his family. In October 2011, Evra was racially abused by Liverpool striker Suarez […]

4 years ago

He would be taken out of packs, SBCs and FUT Draft Argentina legend Diego Maradona is set to be permanently removed from FIFA 22. Maradona – who died last year aged 60 – features in the EA Sports game as an ICON card, but it has been reported that he could soon be removed from […]

4 years ago

Sancho was ‘promised’ the No 7 shirt during negotiations Edison Cavani was reportedly ‘put out’ when he was asked to give up his number seven shirt for new Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho. It is believed that United promised the England international the famous No 7 shirt during negotiations with the then Borussia Dortmund forward in […]

4 years ago

“I don’t quite know why he keeps having a swing.” Gareth Southgate has questioned why Jurgen Klopp keeps ‘having a swing’ at him when speaking to the media. Klopp was annoyed that the England manager overlooked Joe Gomez during last month’s international break, with Southgate favouring John Stones – who had not featured for Pep Guardiola’s […]

4 years ago

“He couldn’t have been more condescending if he tried” NBA legend Scottie Pippen has slammed former teammate Michael Jordan for the ‘condescending’ portrayal of him and other Chicago Bulls players in last year’s docuseries ‘The Last Dance’. During their time together in the Windy City, Pippen and Jordan won six NBA titles in eight years with the […]

4 years ago

“He wants to reflect on the rest of his international career” Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha is considering his international future with Ivory Coast at just 28-years-old. The former Manchester United man suffers from homesickness while on international duty, and manager Patrice Beaumelle has stated that it has led to him “reflecting” on whether to […]

4 years ago

Eriksen is not allowed to play in Italy with a defibrillator fitted Christian Eriksen is reportedly ‘tempted’ by a sensational return to former club Ajax, where he would be allowed to play with a heart defibrillator fitted. The Inter Milan midfielder was fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing […]

4 years ago

“If I’m honest, I cried when I found out Moyes lost his job” Marouane Fellaini has revealed that he cried when Manchester United sacked David Moyes in 2014, offering a suggestion as to why he did not succeed in the role. Moyes – who was appointed in July 2013 – had the difficult job of replacing Alex Ferguson […]

4 years ago

Emery has turned down Newcastle United. Unai Emery has confirmed that he will not be leaving his position as Villarreal manager to join Newcastle United. Earlier this week, the Spaniard confirmed that he had been approached by the Magpies, who had hoped to have the former Arsenal boss in charge for their game against Brighton […]

4 years ago

Scholes still isn’t convinced by Man United. Paul Scholes has doubled down on recent comments that Manchester United’s current performances are a ‘worry’, despite the Red Devils scoring late to grab a draw against Atalanta in the Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side went behind in the 12th minute after David De Gea failed to hold Josip […]

4 years ago

“At the same age, I think he’s better than Roy Keane” Stuart Pearce believes that Declan Rice is better than Roy Keane was at the same age. Pearce coaches Rice at West Ham United and played alongside Keane for Nottingham Forest when the Irishman was starting out in his career. As such, the former England […]

4 years ago

It would be a great signing for Spurs Antonio Conte has reportedly informed Tottenham Hotspur of his first transfer target as their new manager. The former Chelsea boss was unveiled as Spurs’ new manager on Tuesday (2 November) after reaching an agreement on an 18-month contract worth up to £15 million per season. Spurs appoint Antonio […]

4 years ago

“I am, of course, aware of my responsibility” Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has defended his decision to not get vaccinated, suggesting that he is ‘unsure about the lack of long term studies’. On Friday, it was reported that the 26-year-old was unvaccinated, leading the German international to address the news about his vaccination status […]

4 years ago

Stay strong, Dan Norwich City players have showed their support for teammate Dan Barden after the young goalkeeper was diagnosed with testicular cancer last week. The Canaries recently confirmed that 20-year-old Barden – who had been on loan at Scottish side Livingston – had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Welshman is now spending a period […]

4 years ago

“I win everything so am I going to be worried about the people who say bad things about me?” Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to critics who have questioned his defensive work rate since he returned to Manchester United. The Portuguese captain has been in scintillating form since rejoining his former side in the summer, scoring […]

4 years ago

The boots are priced at £236 Paul Pogba wore the world’s first pair of vegan football boots earlier this week after teaming up with Stella McCartney to design the gender-neutral Adidas boots. The Manchester United midfielder has held an interest in fashion for a number of years, and he has now played a role in […]

4 years ago

Hugo Alvarado: football’s unconventional scout Full-time work in football isn’t easy to come by. On some occasions, a form of volunteering work is necessary to ‘get your foot in the door’ – and even then, nothing is guaranteed. Many people are so desperate to work in the football industry that they will often dedicate a […]

4 years ago

They have been fined €8,375 Manchester United have been fined by UEFA after being found guilty of two charges around the Champions League game against Villarreal at Old Trafford, as per Manchester Evening News. The Red Devils beat the Spanish outfit 2-1 last month with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a 95th-minute winner to complete a stunning […]

4 years ago

The Glazer family own Man Utd and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Manchester United owners – the Glazer family – are reportedly interested in purchasing a franchise cricket team in the Indian Premier League. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is cricket’s most popular T20 franchise tournament, with the premier competition set to increase from eight teams […]

4 years ago

“He’s top, top class and he’s certainly the best striker at the moment” Arsene Wenger has insisted that Mohamed Salah is ‘certainly’ the best striker in the world at the moment. The Egyptian international scored twice as Liverpool secured a 3-2 victory in a thrilling Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano […]

4 years ago

“He is a little bit of a daydreamer” Paul Scholes has claimed that Paul Pogba is a “little bit of a daydreamer” and suggests Fred and Scott McTominay are “limited footballers.” The Red Devils opted for a midfield pairing of Fred and McTominay for their Champions League clash against Atalanta on Wednesday night, with French […]

4 years ago

“He’s a club legend, he’s my teammate, I actually like him a lot” Gary Neville has refused to ‘call out’ former teammate and Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite a run of poor results. United have won just two of their last seven games and suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat against Leicester at the […]

4 years ago

Man Utd have won just two of their last seven games Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not be sacked despite a poor run of results which includes a disappointing 4-2 loss against Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. According to The Athletic, the Norwegian has accumulated ‘a lot of credit in the bank at […]

4 years ago

“In the moment I think it’s clear there’s nobody better than him” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has claimed that Mohamed Salah is currently the best player in the world. The Egyptian has made a spectacular start to the season, scoring 10 goals and grabbing four assists in all competitions, including a breathtaking strike against Manchester […]

4 years ago

“Thank you for your help, really, thank you, thank you very much” Jurgen Klopp snapped at BT Sport after the Liverpool boss was asked about his Brazilian absentees ahead of the Reds’ away trip to Watford. Alisson Becker and Fabinho were both missing for Klopp’s side after the pair were involved in Brazil’s international fixture with […]

4 years ago

“I just believe it’s a reshaping of your mind because its unusual” Arsene Wenger has defended his decision to push for a biennial World Cup by suggesting that the younger generation ‘want to be entertained much more’. The former Arsenal manager – who currently holds the position of FIFA’s head of global development – is […]

4 years ago

“I have no doubts that Mbappé is at that level, that of Messi or Cristiano” Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that Kylian Mbappé is on the same talent level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Frenchman quickly established himself as one of the world’s brightest prospects, impressing with Monaco before making the switch to rivals […]

4 years ago

“I’ve learned that sometimes you have to lose to win” Deontay Wilder has finally broken his silence after suffering defeat to Tyson Fury at the weekend. The American had not spoken publicly about his loss since the conclusion of the bout on Saturday night, but was criticised for not acknowledging Fury’s attempts to share a […]

4 years ago

“He’s a liked and loved member of the squad” Scott Parker has sent David Brooks a message of support following the Bournemouth and Wales midfielder’s cancer diagnosis. Brooks confirmed on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma – which is a cancer of the lymphatic system – and will begin treatment next week. Bournemouth head […]

4 years ago

“If there was the option to go somewhere else for more game time I would be open to it” Raheem Sterling has admitted that he may be forced to leave Manchester City in order to get more game time. The England winger has two years left on his current deal, but has paused contract talks […]

4 years ago

A video has emerged showing the full ‘conversation’ between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder following the Gypsy King’s win on Saturday night.

4 years ago

“We didn’t enjoy the fact that we killed their dream” Demba Ba has stated that Chelsea did not enjoy ending Liverpool’s title dream in 2014, but admits that he feels no guilt about pouncing on Steven Gerrard’s slip to score the crucial goal. Chelsea, who were managed by Jose Mourinho at the time, secured a 2-0 victory […]

4 years ago

“That was blown up out of all proportion” David Beckham has opened up about the truth behind the famous ‘boot incident’ that saw him needing stitches above his eye. In 2003, Beckham required stitches in a cut above his eye when he was struck by a flying boot that Sir Alex Ferguson had kicked in […]

4 years ago

“This club can achieve anything it wants now, the sky is the limit” Newcastle United man Jonjo Shelvey has broken Newcastle players’ silence on the “exciting” Saudi takeover and revealed his views on the club’s new owners. The Magpies have recently been taken over by the Saudi Public Investment Fund – chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed […]

4 years ago

Brooklyn Nets players are required to have at least one vaccine dose Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has stated that point guard Kyrie Irving will not practise or play with the Nets until he’s allowed to be a “full participant.” Although the NBA does not require its players to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to play […]

4 years ago

A true leader – even without the armband Paul Pogba gave an impassioned dressing room team talk at half-time of France’s Nations League final match against Spain. The Manchester United midfielder played an influential role as Didier Deschamps’ side secured a 2-1 victory against the Spaniards on Sunday night. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for […]

4 years ago

“It was a personality clash. I just didn’t think it was working at the time.” Chelsea’s former head of the loan department Eddie Newton has revealed that Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne were allowed to leave the club due to a ‘personality clash’ with then-manager Jose Mourinho. Since leaving Stamford Bridge, both Salah – who holds […]

4 years ago

Talk about jobsworth refereeing Newcastle defender Jamal Lewis was shown a second yellow card for supposedly time-wasting during Northern Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier against Switzerland. Referee Slavko Vinčić gave the full-back a second yellow in the 36th minute of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Geneva. The 23-year-old received his first booking in the 23rd minute for […]

4 years ago

“There’s no shame in losing to Usyk” Eddie Hearn has suggested that Anthony Joshua is ‘obsessed’ with winning his rematch bout against Oleksandr Usyk following his defeat to the Ukrainian last month.  Joshua lost to Usyk on points, with the judges scoring the fight 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 all in favour of the cruiserweight – who became […]

4 years ago

They want to increase the Camp Nou’s capacity from 99,000 to 110,000 Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that the Catalan giants will play at a different stadium for up to a year when the club starts its planned upgrade of the Camp Nou. Laporta has suggested that he wants the overhaul of the Camp […]

4 years ago

Chelsea are due to take part in the tournament FIFA are reportedly set to postpone the Club World Cup until 2022 with a decision yet to made on when it will be held after Japan withdrew as hosts. Reigning Champions League winners Chelsea were due to play in the tournament that was originally scheduled to […]

4 years ago

Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from colour vision deficiency World Rugby have announced that red-green kit clashes will be banned at the 2027 World Cup to help people with colour vision deficiency (CVD). The new law means that should Wales and Ireland be drawn to play against each other in the tournament, or in following […]

4 years ago

“That’s my choice, at this moment in time” West Bromwich Albion striker Callum Robinson has revealed that he has not been vaccinated against Covid-19, despite contracting the virus twice. The Republic of Ireland international missed games for his national side in November 2020, after being named as close contact before testing positive himself.  The 26-year-old […]

4 years ago

“You should always start with your best player.” Sir Alex Ferguson told Khabib Nurmagomedov that your best player “should always start” after Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the Manchester United starting line-up against Everton on Saturday. When the United starting XI was released ahead of the Red Devils’ tie against the Toffees, it was […]

4 years ago

Mbappe was annoyed that Neymar ‘didn’t pass to him’ Kylian Mbappe has admitted that he called Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar a “bum” during a furious rant last month. During the Parisians’ 2-0 win over Montpellier in September, Mbappe was seen moaning about Neymar after he had been substituted two minutes from full-time. It appeared that […]

4 years ago

“In this situation, the Man City player would’ve been sent off” Pep Guardiola has stated that if the tackles made by James Milner were made by a Manchester City player, then they would’ve been sent off. Liverpool and City played out a scintillating tie at Anfield, with four second-half goals scored between the two sides […]

4 years ago

Man Utd say they support the request made by their former player Park Ji-Sung has asked Manchester United fans to stop singing a chant about him as it contains a racial insult to Korean people. The former United midfielder has stated that although he knows fans don’t mean to cause offence when they sing the […]

4 years ago

Blind has criticised Ronaldo for ‘only thinking about goals’ Former Netherlands head coach Danny Blind has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for the impact he is having on Manchester United playing in an ‘unfamiliar pattern’. Blind believes that although Ronaldo is contributing with goals, his defensive performance is having a detrimental impact on the Red Devils. Recent […]

4 years ago