The Spanish full-back has returned to favour with Thomas Tuchel at the helm, allowing early-season struggles to be pushed to the back of his mind Marcos Alonso admits to having endured a “frustrating” time at Chelsea under Frank Lampard, with the Spanish defender missing out on a place in 16 successive Premier League matchday squads... Continue Reading →
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw? How to watch, time & teams for 2020-21 knockouts
All the details about the draw as Giorgio Marchetti and Co. at UEFA headquarters will soon be warming up the balls The 2020-21 edition of the Champions League has entered the business end of the competition and there is very little room for error in the knockout rounds. Sixteen teams emerged from the group stage and they... Continue Reading →
Messi and Ronaldo both miss Champions League quarter-finals for first time in 16 years
The last time neither superstar reached the last eight was in 2004-05, when Liverpool won the competition For the first time since 2004-05, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will see their teams involved in the Champions League quarter-finals. Messi and Barcelona were eliminated at the last-16 stage by PSG, who drew 1-1 against the Spanish... Continue Reading →
‘That is not true’ – Alaba’s agent Zahavi denies reports Bayern Munich defender has agreed Barcelona deal
The 28-year-old's representative has hit back at suggestions his client has already decided to head to Camp Nou next season David Alaba's agent has denied reports that his client has reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona. Alaba, who has confirmed he will leave Bayern Munich this summer when his contract expires, has drawn no shortage... Continue Reading →
Ronaldo and Pirlo facing uncertain futures after Juventus’ shock Champions League exit to Porto
The Bianconeri triumphed 3-2 on the night but bowed out at the last 16 stage on away goals after a dramatic encounter in Turin Juventus 3-2 Porto (4-4 on aggregate): Match statistics Andrea Pirlo said Cristiano Ronaldo was "fired up" for Tuesday night's Champions League showdown with Porto. "These are his games," the Juventus coach told... Continue Reading →
Rangers boss Gerrard hopes Klopp stays at Liverpool ‘for many years’ amid links to Anfield job
The legendary former midfielder has recently been tipped to take over from the current Reds boss Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has dismissed speculation linking him to the Liverpool job after he led his side to their first Scottish title in 10 years. After seeing their bitter rivals Celtic win the Scottish Premiership nine seasons in a row, Rangers... Continue Reading →
‘Cavani doesn’t feel comfortable in England’ – Man Utd star wants to leave and is angry about racism ban, says his father
The striker's deal is up at the end of the season and he could leave for Boca Juniors, although an extension at Old Trafford is possible Edinson Cavani’s father has said his son is unhappy playing in England and wants to leave in the summer. The Uruguayan signed for Manchester United in the summer on... Continue Reading →
De Ligt won’t ‘copy’ Ronaldo & Buffon at Juventus but is looking to learn from the best
The Dutch defender is eager to become a superstar in Turin, but is aware that he must tread his own path rather than be dragged along by others Matthijs de Ligt insists he will not “copy” the methods of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon in a bid to become a superstar in his own right,... Continue Reading →
Shaw saluted for climbing off Man Utd ‘scrap heap’ as Ferdinand claims left-back was ‘a broken man’
The former Red Devils defender has hailed the efforts of an England international that appeared to been “discarded” by Jose Mourinho Luke Shaw has been hailed for climbing off the “scrap heap” at Manchester United, with Rio Ferdinand admitting that a left-back who was “absolutely discarded” by Jose Mourinho appeared to be a “broken man”... Continue Reading →
‘I’m a loud captain and I demand a lot’ – Maguire determined to lead Man Utd to trophies
The England international defender has opened up on his leadership approach at Old Trafford Harry Maguire says he's "loud around the dressing room" at Manchester United and demands a lot from his team-mates because of his determination to lead the club to major trophies. Maguire has held the captain's armband at Old Trafford for over... Continue Reading →
