The manager played down the role of VAR in his side’s derby defeat, but the club have since highlighted controversies on Twitter Diego Simeone refused to blame controversial VAR decisions for Atletico Madrid’s 3-1 derby defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. Los Blancos claimed their first ever win over Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano, as…
Read moreMan Utd and Chelsea are favourites for fourth place, claims Emery
Arsenal have been on a poor run of late which has given their rivals the opportunity to snatch the final Champions League spot Arsenal manager Unai Emery has admitted that Chelsea and Manchester are favourites to finish in the top four. With Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham pulling away from the chasing pack, it now…
Read more'Run everywhere, give everything, eat the grass!' – Evra delivers stirring speech to Man Utd stars ahead of PSG test
The ex-Red Devils defender has called upon Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and more to step up to the plate for the visit of the Ligue 1 side Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has issued a rallying cry to the club ahead of their crunch clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday….
Read more'I don't need help thanks, I'm fine' – Klopp backs Liverpool to rediscover form
It has been a tough few weeks for the Merseysiders, but the Liverpool boss has full belief in his squad’s capabilities. Jurgen Klopp labelled the external reaction to Liverpool’s mini slump “predictable” as he called on his players to show aggression in fighting back to form. Successive 1-1 draws against Leicester City and West Ham allowed…
Read more'Rat!' – Courtois commemorative plaque vandalised by angry Atletico fans
The Belgian goalkeeper enjoyed three productive seasons at the Rojiblancos on loan from Chelsea, but now represents their fiercest local rivals Angry Atletico Madrid supporters defaced a plaque recognising Thibaut Courtois’ achievements for the club ahead of a derby date with arch-rivals Real Madrid on Saturday. The Belgium international goalkeeper took in three seasons on…
Read moreWho are the Wallabies bolters?
Michael Cheika is set to name his extended Wallabies squad on Thursday for the upcoming England Tour. Rugby.com.au takes a look at some of the Super Rugby bolters from each club that could come into calculations in June. Allan Alaalatoa Stepping up early in the season when incumbent Wallaby prop Scott Sio was injured, Alaalatoa…
Read moreDiscipline the focus for Reds
Reds co-coach Matt O’Connor wants a more disciplined showing from his side when they face the Blues on Saturday night. The Reds coughed up penalties to the Rebels last weekend, with Melbourne flyhalf Jack Debreczeni ultimately adding 18 points to his side’s tally. While they had chances to win the game in the dying minutes…
Read moreBlues put Brumbies on the brink
The Brumbies are at risk of being pushed off the top of the Australian conference after a 40-15 loss to the Blues. The Canberra side held the slimmest of advantages over the Waratahs coming into the match, on the same points as their northern rivals but one extra win kept them on top. After Friday…
Read moreTeam of the Week: Round Nine
The Melbourne Rebels and Waratahs enjoyed huge victories on the weekend and feature heavily in the round nine Super Rugby Team of the Week. 1. James Slipper Starting to return to the Slipper of old after missing the opening rounds of Super Rugby with a shoulder injury. While his side continues to struggle to win…
Read moreReds to be part of Samoan Super Rugby history
The All Blacks took a Test to Samoa in 2015 and now the Pacific Island will host its first Super Rugby clash, between the Reds and the Blues. The June 2 Auckland home game will be taken to Apia, becoming the first match of its kind to head to Samoa. It will be a homecoming…
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