Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez confirmed Claudio Bravo will feature in Saturday's La Liga opener against Real Betis, but conceded he may not remain at the club beyond the current transfer window. Bravo played in Wednesday's 3-0 Super Cup win against Sevilla, saving a first-half penalty from Vicente Iborra, amid growing reports he's set to sign for Manchester City. However, while Robert didn't rule out a transfer, he did say that the Chilean goalkeeper will not move to the Premier League before the weekend. "A lot has been … [Read more...]
Riyad Mahrez rejects Arsenal and Chelsea to sign new deal at Leicester City
Reigning PFA Players' Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez has committed his future to Leicester by signing a new deal with the Premier League champions. Mahrez, 25, had been linked with making a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. But the Algeria international has followed striker Jamie Vardy in committing his future to Claudio Ranieri's side. Mahrez scored 17 goals and assisted 11 as the Foxes claimed a shock Premier League title last season. He's signed! #lcfc magician @Mahrez22 commits future with new deal to … [Read more...]
Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi out for four weeks
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi will be sidelined for up to four weeks, according to sources, adding another injury blow to Arsene Wenger's team. The Nigerian was substituted just before the hour mark in the Gunners' 4-3 loss to Liverpool on Sunday with what Wenger described as a thigh strain, and a source said on Wednesday that he could be out for up to a month. That would rule him out of Arsenal's next two games, against Leicester on Saturday and Watford the following weekend before a possible return on Sept. 10 against Southampton. He would … [Read more...]
Costa: I feel marked by referees in England
Chelsea striker Diego Costa was the subject of controversy once again in the win over West Ham and he feels the attention is undeserved. Diego Costa says he feels targeted in England and receives harsher punishments than other Premier League players. The Chelsea striker scored a dramatic late winner as Antonio Conte's team defeated West Ham on Monday, but only after he had avoided a second yellow card for a foul on goalkeeper Adrian, having earlier been booked for dissent. West Ham boss Slaven Bilic said after the match that Costa would … [Read more...]
Torres: Liverpool made me look like a ‘traitor’
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres left Liverpool for Chelsea in 2011, sparking outrage among fans. Fernando Torres has hit out at Liverpool for portraying him as a traitor following his move to Premier League rivals Chelsea in 2011. Anfield favourite and Atletico Madrid striker Torres swapped Liverpool for Chelsea in a big-money deal, believed to be worth £50million, more than five years ago. The Spaniard was the subject of criticism by Liverpool fans following his record-breaking move to Stamford Bridge but the 32-year-old has … [Read more...]
Fabregas deal complicated for Madrid- Zidane
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane says a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas would be 'complicated'. It has been reported that the Spaniard has been offered to clubs like Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain as new boss Antonio Conte continues to revamp his squad. The 29-year-old, who moved back to the Premier League in 2014, has had mixed fortunes at Stamford Bridge and was left out of the starting line-up for Chelsea's opening game of the season against West Ham on Monday night, fueling speculation about his … [Read more...]
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane sent for shoulder scan
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane may face a spell on the sidelines after reportedly undergoing scans on a potential shoulder injury. Mane, who joined Liverpool this summer from Southampton in a bumper £30million deal, is understood to have sustained the knock in training at Melwood on Wednesday before leaving accompanied by a physio. The 24-year-old was one of the stars of the show as Liverpool overcame Arsenal 4-3 at the Emirates on the opening weekend of the season, scoring what turned out to be the winner with a brilliant individual effort. … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Riyad Mahrez would consider Leicester exit for ‘two or three clubs’
Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez says only "two or three clubs" in the world could tempt him to leave the Premier League champions. Mahrez had been linked with a move to Arsenal earlier this summer, though Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has been confident the Algerian would stay with the Foxes. In an interview with France Football, Mahrez said he would prefer to stay in England, though he could be tempted abroad by a select few teams. "[The Premier League] is a super league and I would like to stay here as long as possible," he … [Read more...]
Azpilicueta: Kante can be a star at Chelsea
Cesar Azpilicueta has hailed N'Golo Kante as a potential Chelsea star following the midfielder's impressive debut against West Ham on Monday night. Kante, who joined Chelsea from Leicester for £32million this summer, was in fine form to help secure a 2-1 win in Antonio Conte's first Premier League game in charge at Stamford Bridge. The France international was an integral part of Leicester's title-winning team last season, and full-back Azpilicueta thinks that the 25-year-old - who was booked after just three minutes against the Hammers - … [Read more...]
Guardiola delighted by Man City’s great performance
Pep Guardiola was delighted to maintain his winning start as Manchester City manager as his side all-but secured their place in the Champions League group stage with a 5-0 win over Steaua Bucharest. Sergio Aguero missed two penalties in the first 20 minutes but rediscovered his scoring touch to bag a hat-trick with David Silva and Nolito also on target in the Romanian capital. Guardiola again left goalkeeper Joe Hart on the bench, but saw his side dominate from start to finish as they eased to victory to leave Steaua with a seemingly … [Read more...]
Aguero hits hat-trick as Man City run riot on Steaua
Sergio Aguero missed two penalties, but was still able to net a hat-trick as Manchester City recorded a 5-0 win over Steaua Bucharest. Sergio Aguero shook off two first-half penalty misses to score a hat-trick as Manchester City all but sealed a place in the Champions League group stages with a 5-0 away win over Steaua Bucharest in the first leg of their play-off tie. The Argentina international had his first attempt from 12 yards saved by goalkeeper Goalkeeper Florin Nita, before blasting a second spot kick over the bar after David … [Read more...]