Jose Mourinho should be sent to prison over his treatment of Bastian Schweinsteiger, according to a member of world players’ union FifPro. Schweinsteiger appears to have been cut out of the Manchester United first-team picture since Mourinho’s arrival as manager in the summer, with reports that he has been training with the reserves. The World Cup winner’s name was conspicuous by its absence from United’s squad for Wayne Rooney’s testimonial against Everton at Old Trafford on Wednesday, a match in which Mourinho used 22 players. Dejan … [Read more...]
Belgium name former Everton boss Martinez as new coach
Former Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been appointed as the Belgium national team's new head coach, it has been confirmed. The Royal Belgian Football Association announced the news via their Twitter account on Wednesday night, writing: "Our new head coach: Roberto Martínez ! #welcomeRoberto #tousensemble". He replaces Marc Wilmots, who was relieved of his duties as Red Devils manager following Belgium's exit at the quarter-final stage of Euro 2016. Martinez's first match in his new role will be against Spain on 1 September. The … [Read more...]
Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey meet up with Arsenal squad
Arsene Wenger will take Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey on Arsenal’s mini-tour of Scandinavia this weekend as he attempts to build up their match fitness in time for the start of the new season. Ramsey returned to pre-season training this week, having reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016 with Wales last month. Sanchez won the Copa America with Chile and has only just come back to pre-season at London Colney. Wenger wants both players to be ready for the visit of Liverpool on 14 August and so will involve both this week. Arsenal will … [Read more...]
Oscar double lifts Blues pass AC Milan
Chelsea came away 3-1 winners over AC Milan, as an Oscar brace helped Antonio Conte's team end their U.S. tour with a convincing result. The West London club secured a victory in their International Champions Cup finale in front of a sold-out 64,101-strong crowd in the first sporting event ever to be held at US Bank Stadium, the brand-new, $1.1-billion home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. Second-half substitute Oscar scored the decisive tally from the penalty spot in the 70th minute, after Keisuke Honda had been guilty of handling a Cesar … [Read more...]
Kante praises Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
New Chelsea signing N'Golo Kante has praised manager Antonio Conte in his first interview at the club, saying the Italian played a big role in his decision to swap champions Leicester City for the Blues. Kante joined Chelsea from Claudio Ranieri's side in a £32million deal last month, and has impressed Conte so much during his six days of training that the Chelsea manager is set to start the midfielder in the club's next game against AC Milan at the US Bank Stadium on Thursday morning. Kante has also been left impressed with Chelsea's new … [Read more...]
Ahmed Musa shines as Spanish champions beat Leicester in Stockholm
After succumbing to a 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, Leicester City were edged out by Barcelona in a six-goal thriller. Leicester City showed commendable resolve to go toe-to-toe with Barcelona in the International Champions Cup, though they eventually fell to a 4-2 loss in Stockholm. The Premier League champions, gearing up for their first Champions League campaign, had been thrashed 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in California on Sunday and needed a much-improved second-half showing to avoid a similar outcome on … [Read more...]
Salah completes Chelsea exit with permanent move to Roma
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah has completed a permanent move to Serie A club Roma. Salah makes the move after a successful loan spell at Roma last season, in which he helped the club to third place in the table. The Egyptian joined Chelsea from Swiss club Basel in 2014 but spent the second part of that season on loan at Fiorentina before his temporary move to Roma. .@22mosalah has completed a permanent transfer to Italian club Roma... https://t.co/vVCZYpg23Y - Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 3, 2016 Roma president James Pallotta has … [Read more...]
Kante to play against AC Milan-Conte
N'Golo Kante will make his Chelsea debut against AC Milan on Thursday, Antonio Conte has confirmed. Summer signing Kante, who joined from Premier League champions Leicester for £32million this summer, has yet to feature for Chelsea after being given an extended break following France's run to the Euro 2016 final. The midfielder has joined up with his new team-mates for their final International Champions Cup clash against Milan on Thursday at the new $1bn US Bank Stadium. And despite only starting training with the squad last Thursday, … [Read more...]
Wayne Rooney Man Utd testimonial ends in stalemate
Wayne Rooney’s testimonial ended in a 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Everton. The game was streamed live on Facebook, and both managers picked strong line-ups. United and England captain Rooney played 52 minutes at Old Trafford as his testimonial against his former club doubled up as a stern Premier League warm-up. Rooney got the chance to play alongside new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a promising attacking formation that also featured Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial. The front pair linked well, with Ibrahimovic often … [Read more...]
Klopp hints at further summer signings
Jurgen Klopp has hinted he could bring another defender to Liverpool this summer after teasing that he has “no idea” if the Reds’ transfer activity is over. The Reds boss has already welcomed seven new signings to Anfield this summer but could add one more, with ongoing concerns about his lack of cover at left-back. That problem has been exasperated after Alberto Moreno limped off with a dead leg in the defeat to Roma in St Louis. Klopp has indicated he’s prepared to use James Milner there as cover after failing in a bid to sign … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of teenage Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras. The 19-year-old, who is currently with the Brazil squad at the Rio Olympics, will make the move to City in January on a contract that runs until the end of the 2020-21 season. The deal – for a reported £27million with further add-ons – sees the Blues continue their considerable recruitment drive under new boss Pep Guardiola, with the news coming a day on from them wrapping up the £37million signing of 20-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane … [Read more...]
Rooney Premier league best ever- Ferguson
Everton great Duncan Ferguson says former team-mate and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is the best ever in the Premier League. Wayne Rooney has been named the best Premier League player ever by his boyhood hero Duncan Ferguson - whom he played with at Everton. Rooney would later sign for Manchester United in 2004, where he plays and captains to this day, and ahead of his testimonial on Wednesday, Ferguson has named him the Premier League's best. The former Everton forward has won five Premier League titles at United and scored … [Read more...]
loris Karius undergoes successful surgery on broken hand
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has undergone a successful operation to repair his broken right hand and is set to be back in October. The German returned home early from the club’s tour of the United States after sustaining the injury having collided with team-mate Dejan Lovren in Wednesday’s friendly against Chelsea. Karius, a £4.7million signing from Mainz this summer, is likely to be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks, dealing a blow to his hopes of challenging Simon Mignolet to be manager Jurgen Klopp’s first choice. “I’m back at … [Read more...]
Darmian to fight for United place
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian is ready to fight for his place and win over new manager Jose Mourinho. Matteo Darmian has insisted he does not fear the competition for places at Manchester United and is happy to play wherever Jose Mourinho needs him. The Italy international defender joined United from Torino last year and made 39 appearances in all competitions in his first season at Old Trafford. Darmian will now be looking to build on last term's performances under Mourinho and is ready to fight for his place. "I think … [Read more...]
Lyon boss not ruling out Lacazette sale
Lyon have admitted they would sell Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette if they received “an offer they couldn’t refuse”. Lacazette, who only recently signed a new four-year deal at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, was the subject of a failed £29.3m (€35million) bid from the Gunners last week. And with Arsene Wenger hinting they’re ready to make an improved bid, the Gunners appear to have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of the France international striker. “He can leave if Lyon want him to,” said the French club’s manager Bruno … [Read more...]
Courtois backs Batshuayi for Chelsea success
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has little doubt Michy Batshuayi has what it takes to succeed at Stamford Bridge. Thibaut Courtois is confident compatriot Michy Batshuayi will become a success at Chelsea once he has fully adapted to his new surroundings. Batshuayi joined Chelsea from Marseille during the close season and Courtois believes his fellow Belgium international has all the characteristics required to become an instant hit at Stamford Bridge. "Michy is a very strong striker, fast, good technique, he can hold a ball and … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign Leroy Sane from Schalke
Manchester City have completed the signing of Germany winger Leroy Sane from Schalke, the Premier League club have announced. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium after a fee, understood to be around £37million, was agreed between the two clubs. Sane’s arrival continues new manager Pep Guardiola’s rebuilding of the City squad following the signings of Nolito, Ilkay Gundogan and Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer. Sané told the club’s website, www.mancity.com: “I feel really good, I’m happy to be here and happy … [Read more...]
Schweinsteiger’s brother slams Manchester United and Mourinho
Bastian Schweinsteiger’s brother has appeared to accuse Jose Mourinho of ‘lacking respect’ as his expected Manchester United exit threatened to turn acrimonious. Mourinho told Schweinsteiger last week that he does not figure in his plans and is free to find another club this summer, with the former Bayern Munich player likely to be the most high-profile casualty of the Portuguese’s extensive clear-out. But the situation has now taken a more dramatic development with Schweinsteiger forced to relocate to the reserve team’s dressing room, a … [Read more...]
Dzeko, Salah on target as Roma down Liverpool
Goals from Mohamed Salah and Edin Dzeko handed Roma a 2-1 win over Liverpool in Missouri on Monday night. The Reds fielded strong team from the off, with regulars Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge and James Milner joined by new signings Sadio Mane, Alex Manninger and Georginio Wijnaldum in the starting line-up. Nonetheless, the Premier League team were second best for the majority of the contest, with Radja Nainggolan particularly effective in Roma's midfield alongside Kevin Strootman -- who was restored to the Italian side following a … [Read more...]
Moyes: ‘I was unfairly treated’ at Man Utd
David Moyes feels he was unfairly treated at Manchester United, as proven by Louis van Gaal's struggles. David Moyes believes he was harshly treated by former club Manchester United as he looks ahead to his tenure with Sunderland. Fronting the media as Sunderland manager, Moyes opened up on his time at Old Trafford, where he was sacked less than a season into a six-year deal with the Premier League giants. Louis van Gaal eventually replaced Moyes in time for the 2014-15 campaign, though his struggles over the last two seasons proved to … [Read more...]
Schalke confirm Leroy Sane in Manchester
Schalke winger Leroy Sane has flown to England in order to complete a big money move from Schalke to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Sane has been a long-term target for City, and talks are close to reaching a conclusion after discussions this week. The Bundesliga club confirmed on Twitter that the player would not be travelling with the Royal Blues to their training camp ahead of the Bundesliga season. Leroy #Sané is currently in Manchester and will not be travelling with #Schalke to the training c Essen-born Sane, who scored eight … [Read more...]
Mourinho knows how to handle Zlatan- Crespo
Former Inter and Chelsea man Hernan Crespo believe Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho will help bring the Red Devils back to the top. Crespo played with Zlatan at Milan and was managed by Mourinho, and insists the Portuguese boss knows how to handle the Swede. “With both Jose and Ibra you only needed a second to understand them. One little look, one sentence,” Crespo told the Guardian. “The most special thing with Mourinho is his ability to create a special bond with every player: he always knew what to say to every player after every … [Read more...]
Moyes keen to sign Fellaini and Januzaj
Adnan Januzaj could be handed a Premier League lifeline by David Moyes at Sunderland, with Marouane Fellaini also a target. David Moyes has confirmed his interest in staging a reunion with Manchester United duo Adnan Januzaj and Marouane Fellaini at Sunderland. Januzaj was handed his United debut by Moyes in 2013, but fell out of favour under Louis van Gaal and had a disappointing loan move to Borussia Dortmund cut short last term. Fellaini is also very familiar with the new Sunderland boss, who signed the towering Belgian for Everton … [Read more...]
Wenger: Pogba fee is ‘complete madness’
Arsene Wenger believes Paul Pogba’s proposed £100million move to Manchester United represents the “complete madness” of the modern transfer market. France midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly set to join United for a nine-figure sum and Arsenal manager Wenger, who is currently in Los Angeles with the Gunners ahead of a pre-season friendly meeting with Chivas, suggested he would not pay over the odds for any player. Quoted in Tuttosport, he said: “It’s complete madness when measured against real life, but we live in a world in which everything … [Read more...]
Willian flattered by Mourinho interest but had no intentions joining former boss
Willian has insisted he was never interested in joining Jose Mourinho at Manchester United but admits Chelsea must improve if they're to challenge them for the title. The Brazil international, who was voted the club's Player of the Year last season, was targeted by the former Chelsea boss following his own arrival at Old Trafford this summer. But Willian opted to commit his long-term future to Chelsea instead, signing a new four-year deal. "I have a great relationship with Jose, but I am Chelsea,” said Willian, when asked if the … [Read more...]
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