It is advisable never to gift opportunities to the opposition, especially when you're leading by just one goal. Dani Carvajal's absurd shirt pull on Antonio Barragan in front of the referee is just like throwing points away. Five minutes after the penalty that brought a very capable Elche side level, there was a quite similar... Continue Reading →
The year Messi got tired of Barcelona
Three coaches, an historic UEFA Champions League humiliation, that Burofax, and finally his desire to leave the club. If the coronavirus has been the hot news topic of the year, then Messi can lay claim to being the sports story of the last 12 months. August 14 will be a date that the 33-year-old never... Continue Reading →
I wanted to go at him’ – Man Utd match-winner Rashford reveals plan to exploit Wolves youngster Ait-Nouri
The Red Devils hero spoke of his scheme to take advantage of the young defender - in what proved to be the match's crucial moment Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has revealed his plan to exploit tiring Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri that resulted in the crucial match-winning goal. Rashford struck the vital blow in the 93rd minute as... Continue Reading →
More yellow cards than goals – Arsenal & Tottenham should steer clear of Costa
The Spain international played a key role in two title triumphs during his time at Chelsea but at the age of 32 has struggled for form and fitness Diego Costa and Luis Suarez's strike partnership looked like a match made in hell, at least for opposition defenders. "It's really good," Costa enthused after both netted... Continue Reading →
Coutinho to undergo surgery for left knee injury
Barcelona have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho will undergo arthroscopic surgery on the lateral meniscus in his left knee in the coming days. The Brazilian midfielder had to come off against Eibar on Tuesday after an incident in which he did not have any contact with an opposition player. Coutinho, a second-half substitute, was unable to continue and Barcelona had to... Continue Reading →
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to make January bid for Arsenal and Tottenham target Aarons
Arsenal and Tottenham failed to sign full-back in summer window Manchester United are considering a January bid for Norwich defender Max Aarons, Daily Express reports. Arsenal and Tottenham tried to sign the right-back in the summer but were knocked back by the Championship side, while Barcelona have also been credited with interest in him. United want to increase competition on the right side... Continue Reading →
Is Kai Havertz the worst signing of the year?
Chelsea's signing of Kai Havertz was one of the deals of the summer. The Blues beat a number of competitors to land the Bayer Leverkusen prodigy, who was one of the hottest prospects in European football. The Premier League club spent 80 million euros to sign him, making him the most expensive transfer of the... Continue Reading →
Premier League announce record number of Covid positive cases since weekly testing began
The English top-flight have released official figures for coronavirus cases after calling off Everton's clash with Manchester City on Monday night The Premier League has announced the highest number of Covid-19 positives since weekly testing began. English football has had to adjust to the presence of coronavirus since returning from lockdown in June. Supporters have... Continue Reading →
The heroes behind Real Madrid’s great run
Six games in 19 days can take its toll. But Thibaut Courtois, Raphael Varane, Ferland Mendy, Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema all managed 540 minutes and they are the five survivors of that intense period, coming through without a single minute's rest. Zinedine Zidane backed his core to pull Real Madrid through a tough run. Without any injury... Continue Reading →
Official: Diego Costa bids farewell to Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Diego Costato terminate his contract, after the striker made a formal request to do so last Sunday. Thus, the final memories that Los Rojiblancos' supporters will have of the charismatic 32-year-old are a penalty scored against Elche and then a substitute appearance away at Real... Continue Reading →
