Walker 'hurt' by Pochettino disrespect claims over Tottenham exit

The England right-back insists his former manager was wrong to write of a private meeting in his book Manchester City defender Kyle Walker was “hurt” by Mauricio Pochettino’s reaction to his departure from Tottenham. Walker swapped Spurs for City at the start of last season in a deal reportedly worth an initial £45 million, going on…

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'We know we can do better' – Fellaini worried by Man Utd's gap to leaders

The Red Devils were held at home by Wolves on Saturday, and the midfielder is concerned about the distance to Premier League pacesetters Liverpool Marouane Fellaini conceded Manchester United are going to find it difficult closing the gap on the Premier League’s leading pack after drawing 1-1 with Wolves on Saturday. Former manager Sir Alex…

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'This is a blessing for me' – Zola thankful for Sarri lifeline at Chelsea

The Blues legend is working alongside the head coach and is thankful to have been brought back, after painful experiences in football management Gianfranco Zola is a much beloved figure at Stamford Bridge, but admits he was still surprised when Maurizio Sarri offered him the assistant head coach position at Chelsea prior to the season. Zola will always be…

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Americans Abroad rewind: Pulisic kicks off 20s in style

The Dortmund star scored in the first two matches of his 20s, including a winner in Champions League play, looking recharged after an injury layoff Christian Pulisic’s teenage years were some of the best ever for an American player. His first week into his 20s suggest Pulisic isn’t done setting new standards for his fellow…

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Only five guaranteed regulars – Brazil's new era slowly taking shape

Alisson, Marquinhos, Casemiro, Coutinho and Neymar are secure – but more than half the starting XI remains yet to be decided Click Here: liverpool mens jersey With the World Cup now well and truly behind them, a new era has begun for Brazil. Coach Tite and his staff have split the next four years into…

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Paris Saint-Germain FFP case referred by UEFA back to CFCB Investigatory Chamber

The Club Financial Control Body will again examine the finances of the French club Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Paris Saint-Germain’s finances will again be assessed by the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), UEFA has confirmed. The chief investigator of the CFCB previously closed an investigation into whether PSG broke UEFA’s financial fair play (FFP)…

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Ramos never apologised for Champions League final elbow – Karius

The Besiktas goalkeeper says that he has nothing against the Spain defender personally and has admitted that he has watched the match back Loris Karius has revealed that Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos failed to apologise for elbowing the Liverpool goalkeeper during the Champions League final earlier this year. The German shot-stopper hit the headlines…

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Neymar eager to repay supporters' affection after giving shirt to crying boy

An emotional young fan met the forward as he left the pitch, and the 26-year-old insisted he was not angry at being substituted Neymar said he wants to repay supporters for their affection after giving his shirt to a young fan during Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Rennes. The Brazil superstar assisted Thomas Meunier to put PSG in front…

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Bale gives Real Madrid injury headache after early Atletico withdrawal

The forward was withdrawn at half-time after suffering an adductor injury, raising fears he could be absent for the next Champions League test Gareth Bale’s injury woes may be set to continue as the Real Madrid star was withdrawn at the half in his side’s scoreless draw with Atletico. The forward had gotten off to…

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'It's just rumours' – Zidane to Bayern speculation dismissed by Thiago

The Spain midfielder has had his say about the possibility of the former Real Madrid manager replacing coach Niko Kovac The prospect of Zinedine Zidane taking over as head coach of Bayern Munich has been dismissed as ‘just rumours’ by midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Pressure is growing on Niko Kovac after Bayern failed to win any…

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