Lionel Messi made his 750th appearance for Barcelona in all competitions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Huesca on Sunday night. If the Argentine plays 18 more games for the Blaugrana in the second half of this season, he will overtake Xavi at the top of the club's all time standings. The current Al Sadd boss made 767... Continue Reading →
Manchester City sent out a warning to the rest of the Premier League on Sunday after a convincing 3-1 win away at Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's side have endured a frustrating start to the season for their high standards but looked at their best at Stamford Bridge. The game was all but over from the first half, as three... Continue Reading →
Thomas Tuchel's Paris Saint-Germaindeparture didn't come as much of a surprise to many people, with tension between the coach and club becoming too much to work around. Zsolt Low, Tuchel's assistant in Paris, also followed in leaving the Parc des Princes and never considered any alternative. "We were surprised on December 23, after winning 4-0 at... Continue Reading →
The Argentine sat out Barca's last league clash but returned on Sunday with the Catalans desperate for victory Lionel Messi made his 500th La Liga appearance and 750th in all competitions for Barcelona in Sunday's meeting with Huesca after returning to Ronald Koeman's starting line-up. Messi missed Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar after he was given an extended break over Christmas to nurse an ankle problem.... Continue Reading →
The Uruguay international took his season's tally to nine goals on Sunday and wrested a record off Radamel Falcao in the process Luis Suarez continues to endear himself to his new fans at Atletico Madrid as a last-gasp winner against Alavessaw the striker set a record for the best start at the club in the 21st century. The Uruguayan... Continue Reading →
The Blues boss finds his position under debate after a torrid run of results that was capped off by Pep Guardiola's side's 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge At the start of December, Chelsea were considered realistic Premier League title contenders after an impressive start to the season. One month on, though, and after a run of just... Continue Reading →
Ronald Koeman held a press conference on Saturday, ahead of Barcelona's clash with Huesca on Sunday night. The Dutchman was pleased with Leo Messi's fitness and morale, and is not troubled by the fact that he has not yet decided his future. "He is doing well," he said of the Argentine. "He trained on the 30th... Continue Reading →
Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his gratitude towards Paris Saint-Germain after being officially presented as their new coach on Saturday. After stressing how important PSG are for him, the former Tottenham Hotspur tactician also revealed which football mentality he and his staff are hoping to impose on the reigning Ligue 1 champions. "I am very happy and honoured to become Paris... Continue Reading →
The right-back was booked for leaving the field too slowly when he was substituted towards the end of the second half on Saturday night. After the game, Zinedine Zidane confirmed that the No.2 was suffering from a minor injury problem, which was the reason behind his substitution. "Carva had a niggle," Zidane explained. "I think it's a minor thing... Continue Reading →
Zinedine Zidane has expressed his delight at the form shown by Marco Asensio of late. The Real Madrid forward has started each of the last three games and was directly involved in both goals against Celta Vigo on Saturday. After setting up Lucas Vazquez for Los Blancos' first goal, Asensio got his own name on the scoresheet at the... Continue Reading →
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