Each time Manchester United suffer a defeat, manager Jose Mourinho always get himself into some form of controversies that will definitely get attention. The Old Trafford side were again defeated at home in the Champions League game against Juventus on Tuesday night. The Portuguese boss, therefore, hinted at not having the same quality as his Italian opponents at the back despite praising the performance of Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling after the game. Neymar drops Arsenal hint A journalist Rob Blanchette has blamed Mourinho for … [Read more...]
Mourinho confident star player’s presence would have made a difference
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has become a repentant believer of Marouane Fellaini in the team. The United boss went as far as stating that his side would not have lost in the Champions League against Juventus if the player was on the pitch. The Red Devils had lost 1-0 at the Old Trafford when his side clashed with the Italian champions, all thanks to a goal by Paulo Dybala in the 17th minute of the game. In his reaction, Mourinho stated that the Belgium man would have averted the scoreline had he started the game, adding that he … [Read more...]
Serie A giant swoop in to sign Chelsea 18-year-old target
Brescia midfielder, Sandro Tonali, who is popularly referred to as the new Pirlo has been linked with moves to some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Some of the clubs include, AS Roma, Juventus, Inter Milan, Napoli, and Chelsea. However, a new report from Italy has made it known that Seria A toppers, Juventus are ready to finally move for the 18-year-old star. The report hinted that Juve are ready to invest in him and see to it that he turns out to be a world class player. Juventus have been making underground moves to sign Sandro Tonali … [Read more...]
Why Cristiano Ronaldo is sure to have a great outing at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Old Trafford to play against his former side in the Champions League group game on Tuesday. There have been lots of media talks on his return to the Old Trafford but one thing that looks sure is the fact that the Portuguese man will have a great outing at the Theatre of Dreams. The fact that Ronaldo is conversant with the terrain, having played a number of games in the Red shirt, scoring a total of 118 goals, winning three Premier League titles and also helping United secure … [Read more...]
Ronaldo’s mood ahead of Old Trafford visit revealed
Manchester United will host a big visitor at the Old Trafford when they welcome Juventus to the Theatre of Dreams for the Champions League clash in the week. Former player and Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo will no doubt be involved in the clash as he will be returning to the Old Trafford for the second time after leaving for Real Madrid in 2009 on Tuesday night. The first happened in 2013 where Spanish giants Marid had played United in a two-legged round of 16 but this visit will be the first time the Portuguese star will be returning in a … [Read more...]
Can Liverpool sign this player on free transfer?
Liverpool have been linked with moves to sign Paris Saint Germain star, Adrien Rabiot since the summer transfer window but the deal didn't pull through. Adrien Rabiot at the commencement of the season had disclosed he wanted to leave the French Ligue 1 for another League in Europe and he refused to sign a contract extension with PSG. However, the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan have shown interest to sign him. The Reds are determined to sign the 23 years old at the end of this season and would be able to do so without … [Read more...]
Paul Pogba is welcomed, Juventus captain
Emerging reports coming from Italian outfit, Juventus might again unsettle Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba as he has been told he is free to return to the club. Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini says Pogba will be welcomed back if he makes the bold decision to quit the Old Trafford at the end of the season. The World Cup winner had a big money move with a fee of £89 million from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016 but has yet to settle and prove himself at the club. It has become a more disturbing situation for Pogba who is at … [Read more...]
Ed Woodward withdraws big decision on club
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly stepped down his earlier decision to appoint a technical director for for the club. The position of the technical director at the Old Trafford has been vacant for a while but with reports coming from Daily mail, it could remain vacant until further notice. Paul Mitchell and Juventus’ Fabio Paratici have all being linked to the role at the club but with latest decision, they might need to hold on a little more. With plans already on board to reshape the club’s structure, it … [Read more...]
Revealed! Why €100k-a-week star didn’t move to Chelsea despite interest from Sarri
Chelsea new manager, Maurizio Sarri on his arrival in the English Premier League had made the move to re-sign his former Napoli player, Gonzalo Higuain from the Italian club, Juventus. However, the move didn't work out for the Blues, Juve had preferred to loan the Argentina international to another Italian club, AC Milan over Chelsea. The top-rated striker in a recent statement revealed why he didn't move to England but chose to remain in Italy. According to Higuian only coach Maurizio Sarri wanted him at Chelsea which is a contrast to the … [Read more...]
Sarri tips one of these two clubs to lift the UCL trophy
Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri, whose side didn't make it to the UCL this season after they failed to make it to the top four on the EPL table, has named two football clubs that can lift the Uefa Champions League this season. The Blues' failure to make it to the top four last season have seen them participating in the second-rated league, the Uefa Europa Leauge for this season. However, Maurizio Sarri in the latest statement disclosed that this season's UCL is a two horse race. He hinted that either Juventus or Man City will lift the UCL … [Read more...]
Revealed, United secretly approach another manager to take over Mourinho
In what seems like a secret move, Manchester United are reported to have approached Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri to come to take over from embattled manager Jose Mourinho, it was revealed. There were earlier reports that the Portuguese boss will be shown the way out of the Old Trafford owing to his inability to have control over the dressing room and also to deliver results at the club. The former Chelsea boss was also saved by the 3-2 win against Newcastle, a victory that brought calm to the heated crisis at the Old … [Read more...]
Liverpool swoop in to beat Man United and Chelsea to £110,000-a-week player deal
Liverpool are keen on signing Arsenal top midfielder, Aaron Ramsey because of 'his late runs and box-to-box abilities' which fit in perfectly well in Jurgen Klopp's style of play. However, the Reds are faced with stiff competitions from fellow EPL clubs; Chelsea and Man Utd while Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus are also monitoring the situation. Aaron Ramsey is expected to leave Emirate Stadium in June 2019 when his contract with the Gunners will end. The Welshman had hoped to stay put at the Emirates but the two sides failed to arrive … [Read more...]
Pogba’s agent could stop United’s dream signing
Manchester United’s dream signing and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt could end up not joining the Old Trafford side because of Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba’s agent. De Legt is being admired by Manchester United and they have muted having his signature in the summer but that could suffer a setback, knowing he shares same agent with the French midfielder. Raiola has not had a good history at United from the days of Alex Ferguson and the situation seem unmanaged with the controversies at the club involving former Juventus midfielder, Pogba. The … [Read more...]
United open talks with Juventus chief over deal
It has been revealed that Manchester United have open talks with departing Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta over a possible switch to the Old Trafford. It is no longer news that the Departing Juventus chief will be leaving the Italian outfit. According to the Independent, the Red Devils have held talks with Marotta to help the club in remodelling their football structure after concluding in-house talks. United also set their eyes on Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici who has had successful records with the club’s transfer … [Read more...]
Emery speaks on Lopetegui fate at Real Madrid
The future of Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is uncertain at the club knowing the Spanish giants have not been firing as they are known with. Under Lopetegui, Real Madrid have failed to win a single game in four matches and they have lost their first position to Athletico Madrid, a development the owners are not happy about. It is also shocking that Los Blancos have suffered goal drought and has not scored a single goal in 400 minutes in La Liga this season. Lopetegui’s job is therefore not safe and he could be shown the way out if the … [Read more...]
Juventus shock Pogba, reject him
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has shocked the football world by stating that they are not interested in bringing back controversial Manchester United midfielder to the club. Juventus had signed Pogba from United before the Red Devils got him back on a big money deal. However, the World Cup winner has been a subject of controversies since returning from Russia for the world biggest tournament with his reported rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player had threatened to leave the club after he was stripped off the captain band … [Read more...]
Chelsea linked with Juventus defender again
Chelsea last summer showed interest in Juventus defender, Daniele Rugani but the deal failed to materialize. A new report from Italy has linked the Blues with Juventus top defender, Daniele Rugani once again. The Blues were close to signing him last season but the deal was halted after the two sides couldn't reach a personal agreement. Well, another opportunity to sign the Juve star has come after his contract talks with the Italian club stalled. The presence of Maurizio Sarri could see Chelsea use its influence to negotiate a deal … [Read more...]
Ferguson gives reason why we should not be surprise of United’s crisis
The 2018/2019 season for Manchester United will definitely be one to remember because of the crisis incarnate that it will be known for. It all started with Jose Mourinho complain of not given the needed signatures to compete favourably in the season and he had predicted a difficult season for United. This allegedly transformed to a rift between himself and the club’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward. When the season finally started, it was all about the bust-up between the Portuguese manager and the World Cup winner Paul Pogba, a … [Read more...]
How United players celebrated Mourinho’s Pogba decision
It is no longer news that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has stripped the captaincy off Paul Pogba. Mourinho had told the Frenchman before the whole squad that he will never captain the club. The development has led to lots of media talk with varying reactions. What is more news is that Manchester United players are happy with the decision of the Portuguese manager. A Carrington source had told the Daily Star the former Chelsea boss made it clear that Pogba lacks the qualities of a captain in addition to his attitude which … [Read more...]
Ed Woodward has made his decision between Mourinho and Pogba
Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has made his decision to take side with manager Jose Mourinho against Paul Pogba in the row between the two. Both Manchester United coach and player have been at loggerhead with each other since the beginning of the season and that has arguably played a part in the results coming from the Old Trafford. The rift between the Portuguese and the Frenchman was blown after Mourinho openly told Pogba before the entire squad that he will never captain the club again. The … [Read more...]
Update! United are fed up with controversies, name price for Pogba
The controversies at the Old Trafford seem to be becoming more disgusting as anticipated but we could just be seeing the end of it after it was reported that Manchester United are now willing to let Paul Pogba leave. Since returning from the World Cup, the French midfielder has been on one bust-up or the other with Jose Mourinho, a development that almost unbalanced the Manchester side. Both pair has been at loggerhead for reasons that cannot be really explained. The latest development was the open announcement by the Portuguese manager … [Read more...]
Reports of Ronaldo from Man United lies – Perez
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has revealed that reports of interest for Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United were not true. Perez made it clear that the Spanish giants received no offers from any other club except Juventus before the player had his summer switch to Italy. Reports had earlier emerged that the Red Devils were in line for the former Real Madrid player's signature but were denied the opportunity to have him back. The Portuguese, after winning the Champions League with Real Madrid decided to move on with the French … [Read more...]
Experienced Lichtsteiner tells Arsenal the secret to returning to the UCL next season
Europa League bound-Arsenal have been told by new summer signing Stephan Lichtsteiner what to do to return to the UEFA Champions League, UCL. The North London club are missing out of Europe's biggest tournament for the second consecutive year and Lichtsteiner who is not new to the competition thinks there is something that needed to be done to ensure Arsenal emerges victorious in the current Europa League. Winning the Europa League gives Arsenal an automatic ticket to the Champions League even if they fail to secure a top three finish in the … [Read more...]
Ferdinand exposes Mourinho’s weakness, why he struggles with Pogba
There are indications that the reason why French midfielder, Paul Pogba has failed to perform at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho is that the Portuguese manager has no idea of how to make use of the player. One will wonder that Pogba was an interesting player at Juventus before his coming to the Old Trafford and has yet to replicate same at United and his outing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, in addition to scoring at the final confirms the special player that he is. So, the fact that he has been living in his shadows in United despite … [Read more...]
UCL: Mata warns United of the danger ahead
It is still a celebration mood for Manchester United after the 2-1 win against Watford in the English Premier League fixture on Saturday. However, they are faced with the Champions League fixtures within the week as they take on Young Boys in their opening Group H game. United have been drawn with Juventus, Valencia and their first opponent, Young Boys who are the current Swiss champions. However, Manchester United playmaker, Juan Mata has warned his side of the danger ahead of them should they make the mistake of underrating their … [Read more...]