We can't do anything about Manchester derby, but neither can United! – Klopp
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…
Benitez: I want to win the Champions League again
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…
AC Milan coach Gattuso rejects 'unfounded' rumours linking him with Newcastle
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…
Renato Sanches confirms he is ready to leave Bayern Munich
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…
Arsenal’s €80m target Pepe rivalling Ronaldo & Hazard’s brilliance this season
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…
Messi already deserves the next Ballon d'Or – Rivaldo
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…
Chelsea Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Manchester United
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…
'Man Utd are a shadow of what they once were' – Crouch says 'feel-good factor' is gone for Solskjaer
The Burnley striker has expressed his surprise at Red Devils fall from grace and questioned the timing of Sosjkaer’s appointment Former England international Peter Crouch has lamented the ‘mismatch’ of the Manchester derby and asked ‘how it had come to this’ for Manchester United. In Wednesday’s derby Manchester City beat United 2-0 and moved 25…
NSW consider John Folau to fill Taqele's big shoes
Why limit yourself to one Folau when you can have two? That is the question the Waratahs are pondering after bringing John Folau, the younger brother of star fullback Israel, into their pre-season training squad. Unlike other Australian Super Rugby franchises, NSW are entering the 2019 season with a relatively stable squad and minimal recruitment.…
Hanigan stepping things up in 2019
Ned Hanigan is beefing up and working harder to make his mark on the field and it’s a move that’s paying off for the Waratahs flanker. Hanigan has been in impressive form for the Waratahs so far in Super Rugby and had his best game of the year against the Reds, with a pivotal try…