Giggs hails Bale after late winner in Azerbaijan victory
Wales manager Ryan Giggs hailed Gareth Bale after the Real Madrid star kept their Euro 2020 qualification hopes alive against Azerbaijan. Bale struck six minutes from time – his 32nd goal for his country and his first in 10 months – to give Wales a 2-1 victory and lift them to within three points of…
Man Utd’s Smalling prepares for long-term future at Roma
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling can see himself staying in Italy after his loan deal with Roma expires. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has an abundance of centre-backs to choose from after Harry Maguire arrived from Leicester City in an £80million deal in the summer. That meant Smalling was allowed to leave Old Trafford on loan despite Solskjaer reportedly blocking…
'I have a lot of confidence' – Pavard expecting big season at Bayern
The France international is confident his new side will win trophies once more this season after their 3-1 pre-season win over Real Madrid Benjamin Pavard says Bayern Munich fans can expect a successful season and should not fear any “little crisis” that comes the way of the Bundesliga champions. Niko Kovac’s side beat Real Madrid…
VIDEO: Kane scores stunning winner from centre circle against Juventus
The England international sent the ball sailing over Wojciech Szczesny from the middle of the pitch to seal the win for his side Harry Kane scored an incredible last-minute winner from the centre circle as Tottenham beat Juventus 3-2 in the International Champions Cup in Singapore on Sunday. The striker smashed home from distance with a single…
MLS Review: LAFC defeats Atlanta United in seven-goal thriller
Los Angeles FC came from behind to beat reigning the MLS champions on Friday, while New York City FC also won Supporters’ Shield leaders Los Angeles FC put their derby disappointment aside to overcome Atlanta United 4-3 in a thrilling MLS clash on Friday. LAFC succumbed to a Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat-trick in last week’s loss…
'If we play like that we won't win' – Van Dijk sounds Liverpool warning ahead of Man City clash
The Reds were thrashed by Napoli on Sunday and face the Premier League champions in this weekend’s Community Shield at Wembley Virgil van Dijk has warned Liverpool they will need big improvements before they take on Manchester City in the Community Shield this weekend. The Reds’ testing pre-season reached a low point on Sunday when…
De Bruyne feeling fit and positive following injury free pre-season
The midfielder is healthy and raring to go after a successful pre-season for him and the Premier League champions concluded in Japan Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is confident the fitness problems that plagued him last season are in the past. Three knee injuries – two of them involving ligament damage – and an…
Liverpool vs Sevilla: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
After defeat against Dortmund, the European champions will attempt to bounce back against the Spanish giants Liverpool tackle Sevilla in Boston on Sunday in what is their fourth pre-season friendly of the summer. Jurgen Klopp watched his side succumb 3-2 in a thrilling match against Borussia Dortmund on Friday, having previously eased past local opposition…
Sotheby’s to auction rare collection of Hermès handbags
Luxury auctioneers Sotheby’s is to auction a rare collection of Hermès handbags. Twenty-five extraordinary examples of the finest craftsmanship from the French luxury company will go under the hammer at the company’s New Bond Street headquarters on April 10th. The jewel in the crown of the collection is an amethyst porosus crocodile Birkin, estimated to…
Barcelona vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
Frank Lampard’s side will be eager to bounce back from their latest friendly defeat when they go head to head with the Spanish champions in Japan Chelsea will face off with Barcelona in the Rakuten Cup at Saitama Stadium as their pre-season continues under new manager Frank Lampard on Tuesday. The Blues are looking for a…