The peculiar end to last season's Champions League has prompted UEFA to reconsider the competition's format long term. As a result of the delay in the season, the final eight teams gathered for one-legged ties held across two stadiums in Lisbon. The attraction of the mini tournament, both for a viewer and a shareholder, has... Continue Reading →
‘He worked hard’ – PSG’s Perez praises ‘instrumental’ Mbappe despite recent goalless run
The assistant coach was asked about the forward after leading the Ligue 1 giants past Angers on Saturday Jesus Perez defended Kylian Mbappe after the Paris Saint-Germain star fired another blank as the Ligue 1champions overcame Angers 1-0 to move top of the table. Layvin Kurzawa's goal with 20 minutes remaining saw PSG edge Angers at Stade Raymond Kopa on... Continue Reading →
‘Was he good at dealing with people? No.’ – Filipe Luis questions Simeone’s man-management skills
The two worked together over a couple of stints at Atletico Madrid and have a good relationship Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis has claimed Rojiblancos boss Diego Simeone - who he describes as a father figure - is not a great man-manager. The full-back had a couple of spells under Simeone at Atletico, and has said... Continue Reading →
Ronaldo’s new sidekick: Chiesa becoming Juventus’ other big-game player
Andrea Pirlo's team are painfully dependent upon their Portuguese superstar, but one of their summer signings is starting to lighten Ronaldo's load Federico Chiesa admired Cristiano Ronaldo long before he joined him at Juventus. Back in 2017, when Chiesa was still at Fiorentina, and Ronaldo had just drawn level with Lionel Messi's then-record haul of five Ballons... Continue Reading →
Barcelona elections to be held on March 7: Eric Garcia will have to wait
Barcelona's presidential elections will now be held on March 7, 2021. The rearranged date comes after a meeting was held between the club's acting president, Carles Tusquets, and the three main candidates to succeed him. During Friday's meeting, which candidates Joan Laporta, Victor Font and Toni Freixa, attendees pencilled the election in for the March date... Continue Reading →
Rivaldo: Koeman is doing well with young players and Zidane, quite the opposite
Rivaldo has praised the way Ronald Koeman has been working with Barcelona's youngsters and has criticised Zinedine Zidane for failing to do something similar at Real Madrid. The former Barcelona playmaker explained that the Dutchman has successfully integrated young prodigies into a group of experienced players. "I have always said that the key to managing young talents... Continue Reading →
MARCA Survey: Real Madrid fans believe Zidane’s time is coming to an end
In a MARCA survey conducted after Real Madrid's elimination from the Supercopa De Espana, the fans believe that coach Zinedine Zidane should have been able to do more with the squad he has available. All the fingers weren't pointed at Zidane, as the limits within the Real Madrid squad were also cause for concern. In the first question... Continue Reading →
‘Pogba has cut out flashy stuff & can be trusted again’ – Man Utd legend Scholes salutes Frenchman’s form
The former Red Devils midfielder has been impressed by recent showings from a World Cup winner and wants more minutes for Mason Greenwood Paul Pogba has cut out “all of the flashy stuff” at Manbchester United and can now be trusted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to put in performances of a World Cup-winning standard, says... Continue Reading →
No Clasico final as Real Madrid lose to Athletic Club
ARaul Garcia brace sent Real Madridcrashing out of the 2020/21 Supercopa de Espana with a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Athletic Club on Thursday night at the Estadio La Rosaleda in Malaga. A month after earning an early red card against Los Blancos in league action, Raul Garcia got his revenge with a pair of first half goals. A Karim Benzema score made for a nervy... Continue Reading →
Ter Stegen sends Barcelona to Supercopa final
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegenstopped two penalty kicks to give Barcelona a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Real Sociedad after a 1-1 draw in the semi finals of the 2020/21 Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday night at the Estadio Nuevo Arcangel in Cordoba. Playing without superstar Lionel Messi, Barcelona took a 1-0 lead through Frenkie de Jong in the first half, only to see Real Sociedad... Continue Reading →
