Joan Laporta has come out fighting after Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo openly stated that the French club are interested in signing Lionel Messi when his contract expires on June 30. The Barcelona presidential candidate has been clear that he wants Messi to renew at the Camp Nou, despite the Blaugrana having a short-term debt of 730 million euros and a total debt... Continue Reading →
Tuchel ‘very happy’ with Chelsea debut despite goalless draw vs Wolves
The Blues failed to trouble the scorers in their new manager's bow, but he saw plenty to raise his hopes New Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was content with what he saw from his charges despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Wolves on his debut on the bench. Tuchel was announced as Frank Lampard's replacement on Tuesday after the... Continue Reading →
Lampard set to be sacked by Chelsea and replaced by Tuchel following poor Premier League run of form
The Blues icon has left Stamford Bridge after just 18 months in charge, with the former Borussia Dortmund and PSG coach due to take over Frank Lampard has been sacked from his role as Chelsea manager and will be replaced by former Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel. Lampard had been in charge for just over 18 months, but leaves following five... Continue Reading →
Rashford and Greenwood step up, but Fernandes remains Man Utd’s go-to match-winner
The Portugal international's superb free-kick proved the winning goal as the Red Devils beat Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round As Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford combined for Manchester United's second goal against Liverpoolon Sunday Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was all smiles in the home dugout. Not only had his team gone ahead at Old Trafford, but... Continue Reading →
Barcelona slog past Elche
ALionel Messi-less Barcelona slogged their way to a 0-2 victory over Elche on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Martinez Valero. Following two straight matches in which they were forced to play extra time, a noticeably heavy-legged Barcelona did enough to claim the three points against an Elche side that mustered next to nothing in attack. Frenkie de Jong scored from inches out in the... Continue Reading →
Paredes: It’s up to Messi to come to Paris, PSG are trying to convince him
Leandro Paredes has dropped a hint over Paris Saint-Germain's pursuit of Lionel Messi. The French side are one of the clubs that can afford to sign the Barcelona forward, whose contract at the Camp Nou is up at the end of the season. Mauricio Pochettino's arrival at the Parc des Princes could make a move to Paris... Continue Reading →
Simeone: I knew what Suarez would bring to Atletico Madrid after my first phone call with him
The Uruguay international has been in excellent goalscoring form since leaving Barcelona in acrimonious fashion over the summer Diego Simeone says Luis Suarez has performed exactly as he expected from his first phone call with him. The Atletico Madrid striker is La Liga’s joint-second top scorer this season, tied with his former team-mate Lionel Messi on 11 goals.... Continue Reading →
‘I came here to play’ – Telles keen for more chances at Man Utd but full of praise for Shaw
The Englishman has enjoyed a fine season on a personal level and has prevented the summer signing from having a run in the team Alex Telles says he moved to Manchester United to play – but is full of praise for Luke Shaw, the man keeping him out of the team at Old Trafford. Shaw has enjoyed... Continue Reading →
USMNT’s Dest admits to lack of confidence at Barcelona as Koeman backs him to shine
The 20-year-old hasn't found his best form at Camp Nou since joining from Ajax in the summer but trusts in his own potential Sergino Dest admits his confidence has taken a hit since his summer move to Barcelona, but Ronald Koeman has backed him to find his feet at Camp Nou. The United States international joined... Continue Reading →
AC Milan sign Tomori on loan from Chelsea with £25m option to buy
The 23-year-old defender will join Stefano Pioli's side in their Serie A title challenge after coming through the Blues' youth academy AC Milan have signed Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan with an option to buy. Neither club confirmed the figure to purchase the 23-year-old but it is believed to stand at £25 million ($34m). Tomori first joined... Continue Reading →
