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Rabiot & De Jong rumours annoy Rivaldo as Barcelona ignore La Masia

The former Blaugrana star feels the Liga champions should be looking to promote from within on a more regular basis, rather than dip into the market Barcelona legend Rivaldo has questioned the club’s ongoing snub of La Masia academy graduates in favour of pursuing players like Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong. The Liga champions […]

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Solskjaer keen for first 'proper test' against Tottenham

Things could have been much tougher for the caretaker boss as far as fixture lists go, with a higher quality of opposition lying in wait Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not have hoped for a better start to his time as Manchester United’s caretaker boss, but admits that Sunday’s upcoming clash with Tottenham will be his […]

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'Unprofessional Bayern do not respect Chelsea' – Sarri blasts Germans over Hudson-Odoi pursuit

The German champions have made no secret of their wish to sign the young winger, angering the Blues boss in the process Maurizio Sarri believes Bayern Munich have not acted in a professional manner during their open pursuit of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 18-year-old attacker has attracted interest from the German champions this month, […]

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Penalty king Salah steps up again to settle Liverpool's title jitters

The Egyptian won a third spot-kick in four Premier League games to earn the Reds a crucial 1-0 win at Brighton that moves them seven points clear “It is not easy to stay at the top,” Fernandinho mused after Manchester City cut the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool last Thursday week, “The pressure is […]

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Asian Cup 2019: Premier League players in international action

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle will be the hardest-hit by players leaving to participate in the Asian Games – though who else misses out? The Asian Cup is now fully underway with the group stage matches having completed, with Australia eager to lift their second title in a row. The likes of Japan, South Korea and […]

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Macilai hat-trick extends Crusaders streak over Reds

The Reds were handed an emphatic reality check, going down 38-5 to the Crusaders on Friday night. An early blitz from Jone Macilai, who finished with a hat-trick, put Queensland on the back foot as they became Canterbury’s eighth consecutive victim and continuing a 17-year drought in Christchurch. It took Macilai just eight minutes to […]

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Mann-Rea send off black and white

Brumbies hooker Josh Mann-Rea will find out on Monday whether a late brain snap against the Stormers will cost him any Super Rugby time. Mann-Rea was red carded in the 63rd minute after throwing a number of punches in a scuffle with Oli Kebble when the Brumbies trailed by five points. The send-off arguably took […]

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'This side is still Wenger’s' – Emery must prove himself in transfer window says Seaman

The Gunners have gone 22 games without losing but the Spaniard still has much to prove according to ex-goalkeeper Unai Emery must still prove himself in the transfer market despite Arsenal going on a 22-match unbeaten run in his maiden campaign, according to former goalkeeper David Seaman. After losing his first two matches in charge […]

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'No, bro, let it go' – Fabinho tells Alisson to forget Man Utd blunder

The midfielder believes his Brazil international team-mate is “without a doubt” the best goalkeeper in the Premier League Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has revealed how he reassured Alisson after the goalkeeper made a mistake which led to a goal from Jesse Lingard in the Reds’ win over Manchester United last Sunday. The Brazil goalkeeper has impressed […]

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Icardi and Inter 'very far' apart in contract negotiations

The Nerazzurri captain is keen to stay with his current club, but requires more from the Serie A side if he is to sign an extension Inter and Mauro Icardi are still “very far” apart when it comes to agreeing a new contract, according to the striker’s wife and agent Wanda Nara. Icardi, 25, has […]

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