Month: September 2019

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has not ruled out playing for Nigeria. The 21-year-old, who is the Premier League’s joint leading scorer alongside Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero with seven goals, has two senior England caps to his name, won in friendlies against Germany and Brazil in 2017. Nigeria have been hoping Abraham can be persuaded to…

Quique Sanchez Flores says he has missed the “emotions” of the Premier League after his Watford side came back from two goals down to draw in his return to Vicarage Road. A goal from Tom Cleverley and a penalty from Roberto Pereyra earned a 2-2 draw for Watford after a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace in the…

A man who formed part of the only Three Lions squad to have tasted global glory believes another crown can be captured at the next showpiece event England will be serious challengers at the 2022 World Cup due to the timing of the event in Qatar, says 1966 hero Geoff Hurst. The Three Lions enjoyed…

After seeing the Red Devils thrashed on Merseyside, the table-toppers’ manager seriously doubts that an upset is on the cards Jurgen Klopp poked fun at Manchester United by suggesting they will not be able to influence Wednesday’s derby clash with Manchester City on the evidence of Sunday’s 4-0 hammering by Everton. Klopp’s Liverpool are top…

The Newcastle boss has admitted a desire to compete for trophies once more, including raising Europe’s top continental crown again Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez has conceded he hopes to return to the Champions League and win another crown in the competition before he calls it a career.  Benitez is in the final months of his…

After rejecting claims he could take charge of Roma, the former Italy midfielder says he won’t be replacing Rafa Benitez at St James’ Park Gennaro Gattuso has rejected surprise speculation he could take charge of Newcastle United. AC Milan’s coach this month rubbished claims of a potential move to Serie A rivals Roma. But the…

The midfielder has been unable to break into the first-team at the Allianz Arena and wants to find a new club to get his career on track again Renato Sanches has admitted he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. The 21-year-old midfielder joined the Bundesliga giants from Benfica in a €35 million (£30m/$40m) deal in…

The 23-year-old Lille winger is up there with the most decisive players in Europe as he nears the end of a stunning breakout campaign When it comes to decisive players in Europe’s biggest leagues this season, there are a glut of familiar names leading the way. Of course, no-one has more goals and assists combined…

The Argentine is on course to scoop another major European honour but that should matter little, a former Blaugrana man says Lionel Messi already deserves to lift a sixth Ballon d’Or regardless of whether he wins the Champions League with Barcelona or not, according to former Brazil striker Rivaldo. Messi’s Blaugrana side remain in European…

The Blues are desperate to finish in the top four to secure Champions League football but their form has stuttered once again Chelsea are preparing for a huge match to decide who qualifies for the Champions League against top-four rivals Manchester United. Like United and Arsenal, Chelsea’s efforts to secure one of the top-four spots…