The Blues impressed as they saw off Real Madrid to set up an all-English showpiece, and their manager thinks they can upset the odds Chelsea are confident of beating Manchester City in the Champions League final, despite the Premier League champions-elect being the "benchmark" in European football, says Thomas Tuchel. The Blues set up an... Continue Reading →
‘Superior’ Chelsea deserved to win, admits Zidane as Madrid crash out of Champions League
Los Blancos fell shy of reaching another European final under their manager, after they were outclassed by Thomas Tuchel's side at Stamford Bridge Zinedine Zidane has admitted that Chelsea were "superior" and "deserved to win" in their Champions League semi-final victory over Real Madrid, as the Frenchman saw his side crash out at the penultimate... Continue Reading →
Agnelli’s failed coup: ‘Judas-like’ Juventus president has lost powerful allies over Super League ‘betrayal’
This time last week, the Bianconeri president was one of the most important men in football - now he is among its most hated On Tuesday night in Rome, a new mural appeared on a wall on Via Caccini, close to the headquarters of the Italian football federation (FIGC). It depicts a stone-faced Andrea Agnelli puncturing... Continue Reading →
Dybala reveals 100-goal battle with Ronaldo as both forwards eye Juventus century
The Argentine frontman is just one away from hitting a notable mark in Turin, while his Portuguese colleague needs three more efforts Paulo Dybala has revealed that he and Cristiano Ronaldo are locked in a battle to become the first to reach 100 goals for Juventus. Both men are within touching distance of reaching a... Continue Reading →
‘We will all sit down and think’ – Liverpool-linked Kamara to consider Marseille future in the summer
The 21-year-old midfielder's contract at Stade Velodrome ends next year, and he is not in a hurry to extend amid talk of Premier League interest Boubacar Kamara will consider his future at Marseille in the summer, amid reports of interest from Premier League champions Liverpool. The 21-year-old versatile midfielder has been a bright spark in... Continue Reading →
‘He looks happier’ – Pique waiting on Messi contract call at Barcelona
A man who has spent many memorable years working alongside an iconic Argentine at Camp Nou claims to have no inside knowledge on discussions Gerard Pique claims to have no inside knowledge on Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona, despite spending 13 years alongside him at Camp Nou, but does admit that an Argentine superstar mulling... Continue Reading →
Pirlo responds as Ronaldo again criticised for ducking in wall for Parma’s free-kick goal
The Bianconeri head coach admits that he has a decision to make on the Portuguese after seeing him fail to perform blocking duties Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo admits that he has a decision to make on Cristiano Ronaldo's ongoing presence in defensive walls after seeing the Portuguese spark another ducking storm. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner... Continue Reading →
Zidane hopes Benzema remains at Real Madrid ‘for a long time’ despite Mbappe links
The Blancos boss saw his fellow Frenchman bag another two goals in a win over Cadiz and is looking for him to stick around "for a long time" Karim Benzema is among those said to be holding contract talks with Real Madrid, and Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is hoping to see the French striker remain... Continue Reading →
USWNT to face Australia at Tokyo Olympics as men’s and women’s soccer tournament draws completed
Brazil, gold medallists in the men's tournament in 2016, will take on Germany in a mouth-watering group-stage clash The U.S. women's national team face Australia, Sweden and New Zealand at this summer's Olympic Games, while Brazil, the men's tournament's gold medallists in 2016, will take on Germany following the group-stage draws on Wednesday. The USWNT are four-time winners... Continue Reading →
Which clubs are in the Super League? Confirmed list & withdrawn members
A number of Europe's top clubs have signed up for the new continental format, which has been designed to rival the Champions League The football world was rocked by the news of an impending Super League formation, but which clubs have agreed to participate? A new continental format has been put forward to challenge the current UEFA Champions... Continue Reading →
