Sancho and TAA expected to start for England
Gareth Southgate has hinted at making changes for the Euro 2020 qualifying clash with Kosovo – even if the England manager believes it will be the toughest test of the campaign to date. A routine 4-0 victory over Bulgaria at Wembley on Saturday leaves England with three wins from three and sitting top of Group…
Phil Foden scores twice; boss says he didn’t play well
England Under-21s coach Aidy Boothroyd said it was exciting to think how good Phil Foden can eventually be after his side’s 2-0 Euro 2021 qualifying win against Kosovo. Foden struck midway through the first half and again in stoppage time to give the scoreline a fairer reflection of England’s dominance in front of a crowd…
Barcelona snap up promising Dutch defender Van Beijnen and give him €100m release clause
The 20-year-old full-back has arrived at Camp Nou on a free transfer from NAC Breda and committed to an initial two-year contract in Catalunya Barcelona have signed Dutch full-back Mike van Beijnen on a two-year deal, the La Liga champions have announced. Van Beijnen’s contract runs through to 2021, with the 20-year-old’s deal including a…
Spain captain Ramos offers tribute to Luis Enrique after Spain coach steps down
The former Barcelona man has resigned after 11 months in charge and the Real Madrid skipper has lent his support to the 49-year-old Spain captain Sergio Ramos has paid tribute to former coach Luis Enrique after the ex-Barcelona man stepped down from his role as boss of the national team. Having taken on the role…
Women's World Cup last 16 permutations: Who will teams face in the knockouts?
The last 16 round of the tournament is fast approaching, but which teams could the likes of the USWNT and France meet? The Women’s World Cup group stage has ended, with tournament favourites France and the U.S. women’s team having qualified for the knockout phases with ease. The last 16 round of the competition is set…
Derby-linked Bowyer signs Charlton contract extension
A day after it appeared he was set to leave the club, the 42-year-old has signed a one-year deal to ensure he remains at The Valley Click Here: COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES 2019 Charlton have announced that manager Lee Bowyer has signed a contract extension. The news comes just a day after the Addicks revealed that the…
From Hazard to Jovic – Real Madrid blowing rest of Europe away with €315m summer splurge
With Zinedine Zidane back at the helm and having lost their Champions League title, the Blancos have embarked upon a massive spending spree Click Here: Cardiff Blues Store Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane couldn’t wait for last season to end. Now he can’t wait for the new campaign to begin. Just over two weeks after…
'Alexis needed the goal' – Vidal backs Chile team-mate following Man Utd struggles
A goal against Japan was just what the forward needed, said his Chile international team-mate Arturo Vidal felt Alexis Sanchez needed his goal for Chile against Japan after a “difficult” season with Manchester United. Sanchez scored his first goal since January as the two-time defending Copa America champions beat Japan 4-0 in Sao Paulo on…
Rodri tells Atletico Madrid he wants to join Man City
The 22-year-old wants to play for Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium and has informed the Premier League champions he has chosen them Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri has decided to leave the Spanish club and join Manchester City. Rodri, 22, emerged as City’s first choice midfield target long before the end of the 2018-19 season,…
Keita revelling in role as Salah's 'little brother' at Liverpool
The Reds midfielder is feeling settled at Anfield after a year in English football, with a fellow African helping him to feel at home on Merseyside Naby Keita claims to have become Mohamed Salah’s “little brother” at Liverpool, with a fellow African helping the midfielder to settle in England. A Guinea international arrived at Anfield…