The Frenchman has praised his Bianconeri colleague for his unique approach to training and relentless desire to be the best footballer in the world Cristiano Ronaldo is the “best player” in Europe according to Juventus team-mate Blaise Matuidi, who has hailed the Portuguese star ahead of a huge Champions League clash against Ajax. The Old…
Read moreAlexis lined up for Barcelona reunion as Man Utd give Chilean another clean slate
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not expecting the South American to figure against West Ham, but believes he could be ready for Champions League duty Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Alexis Sanchez could return to action in a Champions League reunion with Barcelona. A man who left Camp Nou for Arsenal in 2014 has…
Read moreUgly, Ronaldo-reliant but winners – are Juventus the new Real Madrid?
The Bianconeri have not impressed the purists this season but they won’t care as long as they end their 23-year wait for Champions League glory In hailing his Juventus team-mates for a “solid” performance in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Ajax, goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny made a rather revealing admission. “Ajax are a very different team to…
Read moreChivas name Tomas Boy manager
Contrary to his last name, the Guadalajara club’s new coach has plenty of experience in Liga MX but has never lifted a major trophy A familiar face to Liga MX fans will take over at Chivas with the club announcing Tomas Boy as its new manager. Boy replaces Jose Cardozo, who was fired last week…
Read moreRecord-setter Sancho hoping for Bayern Munich slip-up
The teenager helped his side go back to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, netting a brace against Mainz Jadon Sancho is hoping to see Bayern Munich slip up on Sunday after the teenager led Borussia Dortmund to a massive 2-1 win over Mainz on Saturday. Sancho scored two goals at Signal Iduna Park,…
Read moreSimeone hails 'world's best goalkeeper' Oblak after Celta win
The Slovenia international came up big with three impressive saves to keep Atleti’s slim Liga hopes alive at the weekend Diego Simeone described Jan Oblak as “the best goalkeeper in the world” after his star turn in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. Atletico bounced back from last weekend’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to…
Read more'He deserves it' – Van Dijk admits to voting for Sterling to win Player of the Year
The Reds defender is expected to rival one of his title rivals’ star men for the gong – but that didn’t influence his decision Click Here: NRL Telstra Premiership Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has revealed he voted for Raheem Sterling to win Player of the Year and says the Manchester City forward would be…
Read moreAvoid set-pieces, freshen the midfield & five things Liverpool must do to prevent Porto collapse
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds take a 2-0 advantage into Wednesday’s second leg at Estadio do Dragao The Estadio do Dragao holds fond memories for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool team. It was only 14 months ago that the Reds went to Porto and won 5-0, the worst defeat the Portuguese champions have suffered on home soil…
Read moreThey will snap at your ankles and kick you – Solskjaer mindful of Man City tactics
Manchester United’s manager has warned his players to be aware of city rival’s aggressive tactics in the upcoming derby. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lit the blue touch paper ahead of Wednesday’s derby by saying Manchester City “snap at your ankles and kick you”. Pep Guardiola’s title-chasing City side visit Manchester United knowing three points would…
Read moreMessi & De Ligt hold no fear for Rose as Tottenham target Champions League glory
The Spurs defender has helped to down Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City to reach the semi-finals and believes a European title can be claimed Danny Rose believes Tottenham are capable of claiming Champions League glory, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side fearing nobody in what has been a “testing” campaign. Despite enduring a slow start to their…
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