Jose Mourinho is set to leave out under-performing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba for Manchester United clash with Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Asked in a news conference ahead of the visit of Turkish giant if some players are "untouchable" Mourinho gave an emphatic "No". That was 11 years ago -- a different Premier League and situation. We were the best team by far. Untouchable' in our team has to be the spirit, the commitment, the pride, the commitment to the club, respect to the fans. That has to be untouchable, not the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boss: I am so lucky
Jurgen Klopp says he his happy to be Liverpool's manager, as the Reds unveiled their new £115m structure last month that has taken Anfield's capacity to 54,000. Liverpool had to play their first three league games away from home in order to finish building, thereby dropping points. But having moved into their new and improved home they are yet to lose a match. Liverpool appear to be making their home a formidable ground once more, having thumped the likes of Leicester and Hull, including a drab goalless draw with Manchester United on Monday … [Read more...]
Report: Arsenal vs Ludogorets
Arsenal took a step closer to the Champions League knockout stage after thumping Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad 6-0 with Mesut Ozil netting his first ever hat-trick of his professional career. Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott put up a dominant display as they both hit the bull's-eye in the first-half before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added a third, and Ozil made sure he wasn't left out of the party when he netted three to help Arsenal secure their best start to a group stage since 2009. Arsenal started well and were rewarded when … [Read more...]
How Lionel Messi Humbled City
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona humbled 10-man Manchester City 4-0 in the Champions League on Pep Guardiola's return to Camp Nou. The hosts opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Messi combined well with Andres Iniesta as the Argentine charged into the box. Fernandinho lost his footing and the ball fell kindly to Messi who had all the space and time needed to round former Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a match that both teams finished with 10 men. Things got worse on the night for Bravo, who was sent off in the 53rd minute … [Read more...]
1 Reason Why Ludogorets Should Never Mess With A Big Club Again!
When a club trashes you 6-0, two things are involved: You go to one corner and beg for forgiveness from who ever you may have offended. You vow never to mess with a big club again! Ozil and Sanchez showed that they are indeed masters of the game and of their club when they collectively inspired a 6-0 flogging against the Bulgarian minnows, Ludogorets in the Champions League yesterday. Some have speculated that the boys did so well because of the contract talks that are currently on going. Arsene Wenger has urged Ozil and Sanchez not to make … [Read more...]
Guardiola makes an Additional 20 Million Pounds Profit For Manchester City
Let the money rain! Manchester City has recorded a whopping profit for the second time this year all thanks to Pep Guardiola! In a disclosed report of their annual financial statement, they revealed that the club had earned profits worth £20.5 million. The Chairman of the Oil money club Khaldoon Al-Mubarak laid emphasis on the multiplication and total overhaul that began at the club in 2008 when Sheikh Mansour took over. The chairman said that City has reached a “critical new phase” in the club’s transformation with the appointment of Pep … [Read more...]
Truth or Rumor? Manchester United to Sign Cancelo
We do not know how true this is but it is totally worth reporting! There are talks that Manchester United will sign Valencia defender, Joao Cancelo! According to a Spanish newspaper Marca, there are reports that Mourinho is interested in buying the 22-year-old Portuguese defender. Cancelo plays right-back and has had quite an impressive showing at La Liga over the period of the season. The newspaper further states that Mourinho is not the only one that has noticed him. Fingers were pointed to Guardiola and Enrique, the coaches of Manchester … [Read more...]
Theo Walcott Will Never Leave Arsenal -Wenger
There are rumors that due to Theo Walcott's reduced role with Arsenal last season, he would be leaving to another club. However, Arsene Wenger the club's coach has refuted this claim, insisting that Theo Walcott will not be leaving Arsenal despite the rumors going round. Walcott just started this season after a brief hiatus and has scored 5 goals. Wenger had this to say to reporters: “Look, I haven’t spoken to anybody because I was not ready to let him go. I always wanted to keep him. “What I’ve seen of him is that he lets the … [Read more...]
After A Good Match on Sunday, Liverpool Moves to Fourth Place on the Table! See Manchester United Stands!
Manchester United and Liverpool both took home 1 point each after the match at Anfield. The scores as at full-time read Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool. It was a charged match from both sides as Liverpool continued their almost impressive record. The "You will never walk alone team" has moved to number 4 on the English Premier League Table while Manchester occupy the 7th position. So far, this is United’s fourth win in their last five EPL meetings, while the draw was Liverpool’s first point earned in five games against Manchester … [Read more...]
We May Need to Break The Bank Before We can Afford Ozil -Arsene Wenger
Wenger has hinted that Ozil and his manager are demanding for a large sum of money if Ozil will remain at Arsenal. The Coach has not put a specified figure on the amount Ozil is demanding if he is to renew his contract with the football club. However, he conceded that the team will have to 'break the bank' to ensure Mesut Ozil signs a new contract. Ozil’s current contract expires in 2018 but the German International wants a much higher fee, improved terms and some additional benefits if he is to remain at the Emirates Stadium. "Ozil wants to … [Read more...]
C.Ronaldo About To Break World Records!
Cristiano Ronaldo is about to break World Records as the first player to score 100 goals in European club competitions. So far, Ronaldo is just two goals shy of this achievement. When he played for Portugal, his national team during the break , the Portugal forward succeeded in adding an additional 5 goals to his belt. He has added an additional goal for his club Real Madrid in a Spanish league win over Real Betis. Real Madrid is set to play Legia in the Champions League today. Madrid beat Real Betis 6-1 in the Spanish league thereby … [Read more...]
I Will Not Embarrass Rooney -Mourinho
Mourinho has said he will not embarrass Rooney when the Manchester United Captain returns to the club. He said he will give the player the "respect he deserves" when the 30-year-old returns to the club. Recall that Rooney has been facing a series of bad luck in recent times. The Manchester United and England captain returned to Old Trafford earlier in the week following an international break when he was not only booed but stoned and ridiculed by home fans during a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta at Wembley. In successive progression, … [Read more...]
Gerrard Goes Back To Liverpool To Treat Injury
Gerrard has returned to Liverpool to treat his off and on injuries. He is currently under rehabilitation for the set of injuries that hampered his Major League Soccer Season. Steven Gerrard name has been struck out for Sunday's match against Houston Dynamo and the rest of the season is still unclear for him. The final say depends largely on the doctors at the rehab and his coach. “Steven had a re-occurrence of his hamstring injury. He’s obviously out for a bit,” Arena said in a recent press release. “He could do at home what he … [Read more...]
Chelsea to get New Nike Sports Gears?
A sports record kit deal with sports wear giants, Nike has been sealed by Chelsea. According to reports, the deal cost the football club £60 million ($73 million, 66 million euros) per season. The Premier League Club have been in negotiations with the sports gear giant since early this year after rumors surfaced that Chelsea would be dropping another Sports gear giant, Adidas. The contract with Adidas will come to an end in 2017. Adidas reportedly collected £30 million annually for the period of their agreement and contract but … [Read more...]
Chelsea Player, Willian da Silva loses Mum to Cancer
Chelsea Winger, Willian da Silva has lost his mum to Cancer. His mother, Dona Zeze passed away on Wednesday morning in Sao Paulo after battling with a tumor in the head that caused five surgeries and chemotherapy. The team has paid their respect to Willian’s mother via Twitter, expressing sympathy with the player over the loss and their statement was retweeted by Mikel, showing he shares the pain of the Brazil star. The tweet read : “All of us at CFC are sending our love to Willian and his family after the passing of his mother. We’re … [Read more...]
Ramos to miss the rest of the La Liga Games due to Knee Injury
Ramos will miss the rest of the La Liga games due to a knee sprain that occurred during the World Cup qualifying match between Spain and Albania. Spain captain Ramos, 30, was hurt late in the game after falling awkwardly following an aerial duel before he was eventually replaced by Inigo Martinez. “He has been diagnosed with a grade two sprain of the medial collateral knee ligament in the left knee. His recovery will continue to be assessed,” Real said in a statement. In the statement, the recuperation period was put at 6 weeks or … [Read more...]
More Bad News for Rooney!
Just when things couldn't get any worse for Rooney, he has received more bad news. The England Captain and Manchester United goal scorer will be benched for the World Cup Qualifiers against Slovenia. Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson will lead the side out in Ljubljana as England look to maintain their perfect start to qualifying. Manchester United star Rooney dropped back to play as a deep-lying midfielder in England’s 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley on Saturday and was booed by some sections of the home support during a lacklustre … [Read more...]
Pique to take a bow from International Football after 2018 World Cup
First it was Messi... And then Di Maria... And now, Pique! Pique has joined the league of footballers who will not play International Football after the 2018 World Cup. The Spanish defender said he is tired of criticism and the inhumane expectations from the fans. Pique also came under fire from the press during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Albania, with some claiming he had cut the regulation short-sleeved jersey in order to remove the trim on the shirts that bears the design of the Spanish flag. “I’ve tried everything but I cannot take any … [Read more...]
Crystal Palace Striker, Benteke Scores Fastest Goal in History
C. Benteke has scored the fastest goal in history. Christian set a new World Cup record for the fastest goal in the competition, including the finals, scoring after seven seconds in Belgium’s qualifier against Gibraltar on Monday. The 25-year-old Crystal Palace striker, who was to bag a hat-trick, picked up the ball in the first action of the Group H qualifier in Faro and racing towards goal with the Gibraltar defence in disarray left goalie Deren Ibrahim with no chance. The previous records include: -8.3 seconds achieved by San Marino’s … [Read more...]
Real Madrid to pay 18 Million Euros from Illegal Land Deal
The European Union has mandated Real Madrid to pay 18.4 million euros in alleged illegal aid from a land deal. “We are going to file an appeal, and I am absolutely convinced we will win,” Real president Florentino Perez told a press conference. In 1998, the club paid the city 595,000 euros for the land but the deal ultimately fell through because of technical problems. In 2011, the city paid Real 22.7 million euros in compensation. … [Read more...]
Super Falcons Make Camp Ahead of Africa Women’s Cup
The Super Falcons have made camp ahead of the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations. The competition will hold in Cameroon between November 19 and December 3. The Falcons are in Group B alongside rivals Ghana. Kenya and Mali are the other teams in the group as Nigeria aim for their eighth record African title. Arsenal Ladies forward, Asisat Oshoala, France-based Desire Oparanozie and team captain Evelyn Nwabuoku top the list of eight overseas-based players invited to camp for the tournament. In total , 30 women will represent Nigeria and out of … [Read more...]
Manchester United Signs A 6 Year Old Player Who Will Replace Rooney
There is a new 6-year-old in Manchester United who may replace Rooney. 6-year-old, Kai Rooney is the latest kid on the block. He is also Wayne Rooney's son. He was signed under the development tea Wayne Rooney has been taking Kai to training at Carrington alongside fellow footballer Michael Carrick and his son Jacey who is also a member of the development squad. A source told the Sun UK: “Wayne and Michael really get into it when they bring their boys down. The kids seem to love it and have been coming down regularly in the week to train … [Read more...]
Trouble for Libya’s National Team Coach?
"You are Fired!" That was the statement that welcomed Libya's Coach after their disastrous match with Congo after a 4-0 Loss. The Spanish Coach, Javier Clemente who is a 68-year-old with previous experience was not spared the wrath of powers-that-be. Clemente has coached Serbia and Cameroon, numerous clubs in his homeland and Marseille, was due to leave in November when his contract expired. But a Libyan Football Federation spokesman said he had been fired with immediate effect and an unnamed foreign coach will handle the matchday 2 … [Read more...]
Manchester United Will Say Goodbye to Rooney Sooner than You Think…
Wayne Rooney was boo-ed on England's Wembley Return. This shows that the English have not been happy with his performances of late. However, his team mates have showed their support for the Manchester United Captain. Manager Gareth Southgate was left baffled by the reaction to Rooney on England's first return to HQ since June, with Jordan Henderson and John Stones also standing staunchly behind their skipper. "He wears his heart on his sleeve and gives 110 percent and you can see that in every performance. I am a bit shocked that [booing] … [Read more...]
Female National Team, Flamingos disgrace Nigeria at Women’s World Cup in Jordan
While their counterparts are leading the group, the Flamingos will be returning to Nigeria today after a flopped performance in Jordan. They finished at the bottom of their group- Group C at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup holding in Jordan. The Flamingoes lost 0-1 to Brazil in their first match of the tournament, drew 0-0 with England in their second game and lost 0-3 in their last match on Saturday to Korea DPR. This will be their worst performance since inception. We hope they restrategize … [Read more...]
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