Maurizio Sarri had been expected to succeed Paulo Fonseca at the Olimpico, but the Giallorossi shocked everyone by hiring the ex-Inter boss instead Jose Mourinho said he had no need for a break. He said he would be back in football soon. But nobody thought he would return this quickly, and certainly not at Roma. It is 12... Continue Reading →
From in-fighting to Istanbul: How Tuchel turned Chelsea into Champions League finalists
Since replacing Frank Lampard in January, the German coach has overseen a dramatic change of fortunes, which culminated with victory over Real Madrid When Thomas Tuchel walked through the door at Chelsea's Cobham training ground for the first time on January 26, he was quietly confident of what he could achieve in west London. Despite... Continue Reading →
‘Maybe he should lose sleep over us!’ – Mount hits back at perceived Kroos slight after Chelsea win
The England international had choice words for his opponent in the wake of the Blues' victory at Stamford Bridge Mason Mount has hit back at Toni Kroos following Chelsea's Champions League semi-final victory over Real Madrid, with the Blues star feeling slighted by the German's pre-match comments. The England international helped Thomas Tuchel's side seal a... Continue Reading →
‘It gives us a good feeling’ – Tuchel says Chelsea are confident ahead of facing Manchester City in Champions League final
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 →
