Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has insisted he is “unconcerned,” by speculation surrounding his future at the club and his only focus is turning around their slump. The Blues have now won only one of their last seven matches in all … Continue reading EPL: Lampard speaks on getting ‘sacked’ at Chelsea after 3-1 defeat to Man City
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo has confirmed that the Serie A champions are interested in signing Chelsea’s 34-year-old striker, Olivier Giroud. Juventus beat Udinese 4-1 in a Serie A match on Sunday, and now occupy the 5th position on the league table, 10 points behind table-topping AC Milan. There have been earlier reports linking Juve with a move for former Italy international Graziano Pelle. And now Giroud is seen as another option for the club, as he enters the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge. The France international has scored eight goals in his last seven outings for … Continue reading Transfer: Pirlo confirms Juventus interest in signing Giroud from Chelsea
Napoli manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has said that striker, Victor Osimhen, will pay for a ‘silly mistake’ after the Nigerian international contracted coronavirus (COVID-19). Gattuso said this following Napoli’s Serie A 4-1 win over Cagliari on Sunday. Osimhen had returned a positive test last Friday, having been away for the yuletide break. The former Lille star had a birthday party in Nigeria and contracted the virus. Osimhen has not played for Napoli since he sustained a shoulder injury against Sierra Leone last November while on international duty for the Super Eagles. “When I made a mistake, Marcello Lippi used to say he … Continue reading Coronavirus: Osimhen will pay for ‘silly mistake’ – Napoli coach, Gattuso
Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has now moved above Brazil football legend, Pele to climb second in the all-time goalscoring charts. Ronaldo’s two strikes against Udinese on Sunday helped him achieve the feat and move closer to becoming the all time … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored more goals than Brazil’s Pele
Cristiano Ronaldo is finding playing in empty stadiums amid the Covid-19 pandemic ‘boring’ and is even missing fans booing him. The Juventus and Portugal star, like every other top-level footballer, has become accustomed to playing in front of empty stands in 2020. And the 35-year-old, … Continue reading ‘I like it when they boo Cristiano!’ Ronaldo admits he finds playing in empty stadiums ‘boring’ amid Covid-19 pandemic
ISTANBUL: Cristiano Ronaldo was named player of the century on Sunday at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, reports Anadolu Agency. Defeating Barcelona’s Leo Messi and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Ronaldo was voted best player of the 2000s by a 23-person jury, … Continue reading Ronaldo wins player of century award in Dubai
FIFA has canceled the 2021 U-17 and U-20 World Cups due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federation announced in a Thursday release. The U-17 World Cup was originally slated to take place in Peru and the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia, with FIFA … Continue reading FIFA cancels 2021 U-20, U-17 World Cups due to COVID-19 pandemic
Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe paid tribute to Thomas Tuchel after multiple media reports said the German coach had been sacked by the French Ligue 1 club. French sports daily L’Equipe and German newspaper Bild said the 47-year-old, who … Continue reading PSG lining up Mauricio Pochettino as new manager amid reports of Thomas Tuchel’s departure
According to a report published by ARA, and relayed by SPORT, Philippe Coutinho’s future with Barcelona has been called into question yet again, as the club is looking to offload him as soon as possible, and we could see him depart as early as January. Coutinho stayed in the Catalan capital on the special request of Ronald Koeman, who insisted on having the Brazilian in his squad in order to implement the 4-2-3-1 to perfection. And it seemed like his decision was paying dividends as Coutinho started the season with two assists and a goal in three appearances. However, it looked … Continue reading Barcelona want to sell Coutinho due to high wages
Camp Nou king, Lionel Messi snubbed his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo in The Best FIFA Men’s Player voting. He also voted Robert Lewandowski, eventual winner of the award, as his third choice. Lewandowski won the award in Zurich on Thursday … Continue reading FIFA Best: Messi snubs Ronaldo as Lewandowski clinches 2020 award
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, could not hide his frustration after missing out on this year’s FIFA Best Men’s Player award, Sporting Life reports. The 35-year-old picked up the prestigious individual award in 2016 and 2017. But Ronaldo has been forced … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo ‘frustrated’ after losing FIFA Best Player award
Former Liverpool striker Erik Meijer has suggested that Jurgen Klopp’s huge demands of his players are one of the reasons why so many of his squad are getting injured. The Reds have had a torrid time of it with regards … Continue reading Jurgen Klopp told he is partly to blame for Liverpool’s injury crisis
The latest football management simulation game from Sports Interactive, Football Manager 2021, has revealed the top 50 players in the world. Following the previous piece from Mirror Football that revealed the top wonderkids in FM21, this list will finally settle … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and the 50 best footballers in the world according to FM21
Jurgen Klopp is expected to welcome Sadio Mane and Joel Matip back to the starting XI for Liverpool’s clash with Ajax tonight. The pair were left out of the team to play Brighton on Saturday with Mane only appearing from the bench. … Continue reading How Liverpool could line-up vs Ajax with Sadio Mane and Joel Matip set to return
Eden Hazard’s “dream” move to Real Madrid has been nothing short of a nightmare. The Belgium international joined Los Blancos last summer from Chelsea, with the defending Spanish champions forking out a staggering £143million for his services. Big things were, understandably, … Continue reading Real Madrid’s five worst signings as Eden Hazard’s misery continues
UEFA have announced the 50 nominees for their Team of the Year – including 14 players from the Premier League. Fans will determine the final make-up of the side with nominees coming from 21 different clubs and 19 separate national … Continue reading UEFA announce nominees for Team of the Year – including 14 Premier League stars
The death of Diego Maradona last week shook the world to its core. One of football’s most revered legends of all time, a player with a solid case to be considered the best to ever grace the turf, passed at … Continue reading Barcelona face fine after Lionel Messi’s tribute to Diego Maradona
Leopoldo Luque, Diego Maradona’s doctor, said he did “everything he could” for the former football World Cup winner, who died of a heart attack last week. Earlier in the day prosecutors in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, said they were … Continue reading Diego Maradona’s doctor says he has ‘nothing to hide’ as police raid his home and surgery
A roundup of all of the weekend’s results in Serie A, where AC Milan cruised to another win to remain unbeaten and top of the table, Juventus drew a newly promoted side, and Napoli thrashed Roma and did so to … Continue reading Serie A: AC Milan win to stay on top, unbeaten; Juventus take two steps back
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi paid tribute to his late countryman Diego Maradona after scoring for Barcelona on Sunday. Messi netted his goal in the 73rd minute to cap off a 4-0 victory over Osasuna. While celebrating the goal, Messi took … Continue reading Lionel Messi wore a Diego Maradona jersey underneath his Barcelona kit and revealed the tribute after scoring a goal
A former Real Madrid and Liverpool player, Michael Owen, has predicted that Chelsea will secure a win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Owen also backed Southampton to hold Manchester United to a draw in today’s … Continue reading EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Wolves, Chelsea vs Tottenham, Southampton vs Man Utd
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could miss their Premier League trip to Southampton on Sunday after failing to shake off an ankle injury, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said. Pogba was last in action for France in their 4-2 victory over … Continue reading INJURED PAUL POGBA DOUBTFUL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED’S TRIP TO SOUTHAMPTON
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has said he is “not surprised” by Chelsea and Tottenham’s early charge to the Premier League title. The Reds clinched their first domestic title in 30 years during the 2019/2020 season but looks set to face … Continue reading Brighton vs Liverpool: Klopp speaks on Chelsea, Tottenham winning title
Real Madrid has confirmed that defender, Dani Carvajal, has been diagnosed with a muscle injury on his right adductor muscle ahead of their home La Liga fixture against Alaves on Saturday night. Real Madrid disclosed this in a statement on … Continue reading LaLiga: Real Madrid suffers major injury blow ahead of Alaves clash
Nigeria have dropped to the 35th position on the latest FIFA global rankings for November. The Super Eagles slipped three places, after settling for back-to-back draws against Sierra Leone in their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures. They are … Continue reading Super Eagles drop three places in FIFA rankings for November
The stage is set for some of the best players in the Premier League to display their wares as matches return in the English topflight. Arsenal would be saddled with a game against Wolves as they aim to return to … Continue reading Can Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium this weekend
Chelsea would host Tottenham Hotspurs at home needing to perform against their fellow London rivals. It promises to be an epic encounter as the Blues trade tackles with Spurs at Stamford Bridge. The home side is in fine form and … Continue reading Can Chelsea overcome Tottenham Hotspur this weekend at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal players have been forced to spend one extra night in Norway, after their flight back was cancelled, following their Europa League group game with Molde, SportsMail reports. Mikel Arteta and his squad were due to return to London immediately … Continue reading Europa League: Arsenal’s flight back to London after 3-0 win at Molde cancelled
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has praised Reiss Nelson’s mentality following the player’s display in their 3-0 win over Molde in the Europa League on Thursday evening. Second-half goals from Nicolas Pepe, Nelson and Folarin Balogun ensured maximum points for the … Continue reading Europa League: Arteta reveals player who refused to leave Arsenal after 3-0 win at Molde
Arsenal transfer target, Houssem Aouar, has been punished by Lyon after refusing to take part in a warm-down session, according to L’Equipe. The Gunners tried several time to sign the 22-year-old in the summer, but were unable to agree a … Continue reading Arsenal target, Aouar dropped from Lyon squad as punishment
The La Liga on Thursday confirmed that the Spanish top two divisions would hold a minute silence across all 21 games this weekend in order to honour the late Argentine legend, Diego Maradona. Maradona, who is widely considered the greatest … Continue reading La Liga confirm how they’ll honour late Maradona
A total of four teams have qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League following Thursday’s matches. They are: Arsenal, Leicester City, Hoffenheim and Roma. The Gunners progressed to the round of 32 with two games to spare, following … Continue reading Europa League: All the teams that have qualified for the knockout stages
Brazil legend, Ronaldinho, has reacted to the death of Argentina legend, Diego Maradona. Ronaldinho, who expressed sadness over the passing of Maradona, described the late football legend as “the wizard of wizards”. According to him, Maradona was his idol, who … Continue reading The wizard of wizards – Ronaldinho reacts to Maradona’s death
Welsh star, Gareth Bale was unable to make it off the bench against Manchester city so will be running to get time in the pitch in the Europa League. Charismatic manager José Mourinho is expected to recall Gareth Bale to … Continue reading Gareth Bale to possibly feature as Tottenham Hotspurs meet PFC Ludogorets Razgrad
Nigerian defender, Zaidu Sanusi, has been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post via its official website on Thursday following the conclusion of the group stage match-day four … Continue reading Nigerian defender named in UEFA Champions League team
Barcelona presidential aspirant, Emili Rousaud, has said he would hold a referendum to name the Nou Camp after Lionel Messi, if he is elected in January. Rousaud is one of the candidates hoping to succeed Josep Maria Bartomeu as president … Continue reading LaLiga: Barcelona could rename stadium after Lionel Messi
Napoli are set to rename the San Paolo stadium after the late Diego Maradona. The Argentina football legend, who was the manager of Argentinian club side Gimnasia passed away aged 60 on Wednesday, November 25th, after suffering a cardiac arrest … Continue reading Napoli to rename the San Paolo stadium after late Diego Maradona
Premier League clubs in Liverpool and London will be able to welcome fans back into their stadiums. This follows the UK Government’s announcement on which tiers of different areas of the country will be in after the end of the … Continue reading EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea allowed to bring back fans from next week, Manchester clubs banned
Villarreal manager, Unai Emery, has predicted Samuel Chukwueze might leave LaLiga for a different league. Chukwueze has been linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid and Premier League outfit Everton, among others. On Saturday, the Super Eagles’ winger came off the … Continue reading Europa League: Unai Emery expects Chukwueze to leave Villarreal for another league
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed his side for confirming their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with two games to spare. Phil Foden’s first-half strike was enough to send City into the last 16. The … Continue reading Champions League: Guardiola reacts as Man City qualify for round of 16
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has insisted he has no regrets over his team selection, following a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League. The Reds’ hopes of progressing early to the last 16 were dealt a blow at Anfield … Continue reading Champions League: Klopp reacts as Liverpool lose to Atalanta, fail to qualify for Round of 16
Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland is now the fastest player in history to score 15 Champions League goals after netting twice during his team’s 3-0 victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday night. The Norwegian striker, recently named the 2020 Golden … Continue reading Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland surpasses legends Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane in Champions League goalscoring charts at the age of 20
Barcelona: Argentina striker Lionel Messi has been left out of Barcelona’s squad for the Champions League clash against Dynamo Kyiv. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has not been included in Ronald Koeman’s final 19-man squad ahead of the Blaugrana’s latest Champions … Continue reading Messi left out of Barcelona’s squad for Champions League clash against Dynamo Kyiv
Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned amid criticism over the club’s poor form. “I am here today to inform you of my resignation and that of the rest of the Board of Directors. This is a well-considered, calm, consensual and … Continue reading Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns
Monday will mark a strange kind of anniversary at Real Madrid. A year ago, as Zinedine Zidane’s side beat Granada, Eden Hazard scored his first – and to date, his only – goal for the club. There was little reason to believe at … Continue reading Eden Hazard: Another injury in a Real Madrid tale of woe and weight gain – where has it all gone wrong?
Barcelona came victorious from Balaídos for the first time in six years, and Culés have started dreaming again. Such a superb display should be qualified and analysed, and hopefully, Barça can confirm against Sevilla on Sunday. These are the player … Continue reading Celta 0-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings
Jurgen Klopp has showered praise on Liverpool’s summer signing Diogo Jota after his impressive performance against Arsenal. The Reds won 3-1 against the Gunners in the Premier League on Sunday at Anfield as they maintained their perfect start to the season. The 23-year-old, who … Continue reading Jurgen Klopp raves about Liverpool new signing Diogo Jota
Ronald Koeman took charge of Barcelona for the first time in a competitive match on Sunday night. The Dutch coach, who replaced Quique Setien this summer, watched on as his Barça side hammered Villarreal 4-0 at Camp Nou. This was … Continue reading Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal: Ansu Fati denied Man of the Match award ‘because of his age’
Barcelona have agreed to terminate Suarez’s contract two years early after deeming the 33-year-old surplus to requirements. After talks with Juventus collapsed, Suarez has sensationally agreed to leave Barcelona and join their LaLiga rivals Atletico. Barcelona reportedly backtracked on their agreement with Suarez … Continue reading Athletico Madrid Agree To Sign Barcelona Striker Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez is facing accusations of agreeing topics in an Italian citizenship exam before taking the test, with authorities investigating events which occurred during Juventus’ pursuit of the Barcelona striker. The Bianconeri were quick to move to the front of a transfer queue … Continue reading Suarez in cheating scandal as Barcelona star is accused of knowing answers to Italian passport exam before it took place
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has joined Inter Milan in a deal costing just €1million in variables. The Chilean travelled to Italy on Sunday and has now completed a move to the Nerazzurri after two seasons at Camp Nou. “FC Barcelona … Continue reading Arturo Vidal leaves Barcelona: Goodbye and good riddance?
Barcelona have formalised the departure of former coach Quique Setien to allow boss Ronald Koeman to officially take charge, as per Cadena Cope. It is reported that the club will not pay Setien for the second, unfulfilled, year of his contract and will … Continue reading Barcelona finalize exit of Setien allowing Koeman to officially take charge
After the Blaugrana’s 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League back on August 14th, the club had no option but to remove Quique Setien as manager. But that was far from the biggest news in … Continue reading REASON WHY RONALD KOEMAN IS NOT OFFICIALLY BARCELONA MANAGER
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday as Barcelona beat second-division Girona 3-1 in a preseason friendly. Messi helped set up Philippe Coutinho, back from his loan at Bayern Munich, for the first goal after 21 minutes. The Argentine scored his … Continue reading Lionel Messi scores twice as improved Barcelona beat Girona
The Juventus star had to be reminded to put a mask on as he was forced to watch his nation from the stands Cristiano Ronaldo was reprimanded for not wearing a mask while watching Portugal in the Nations League on Saturday night. Ruled … Continue reading Ronaldo reprimanded for not wearing a mask while watching Portugal
The 33-year-old has been offered a £623 million ($A1.1bn) contract to join Manchester City after handing in his transfer request. But Sphera Sports claim the Argentine has decided to see out his contract at the Nou Camp. Messi’s father, who … Continue reading Lionel Messi has ‘recorded statement confirming he’ll stay’ at Barcelona
What a summer it’s going to be for Barcelona. The Spanish side are at a real crossroads as they make big plans for the future ahead. By their typically high standards, Barca had an absolute shocker last term after losing … Continue reading Inter Milan will make a move to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has reportedly been arrested by Greek authorities after an altercation in a bar on the island of Mykonos. According to a local police officer, Maguire “was verbally abusive to an officer and then hit him”, after which Maguire … Continue reading Harry Maguire reportedly arrested after altercation at Greek bar
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has named Lionel Messi as being untouchable & non-transferable, despite reports the club’s greatest goalscorer wants to leave this summer. Following Barca’s 8-2 humiliation last week in the Champions League quarter final, at the hands of … Continue reading Barcelona President Names The Seven ‘Untouchable And Non Transferable’ Players
Paris Saint-Germain reached their first ever Champions League final after a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in the semi-final on Tuesday night with goals from Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria, and Juan Bernat. Neymar is potentially facing being banned for the Champions League final … Continue reading Neymar could be banned for Champions League final after swapping shirts after PSG win