Ex-Spurs favourite rejects Van Dijk’s Ballon d’Or chances
Rafael van der Vaart does not believe “special” countryman Virgil van Dijk should win the Ballon d’Or. Van Dijk is the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or with bookmakers, ahead of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool teammate Alisson Becker. But Van der Vaart, who won van der hearts over two years at Tottenham,…
Gossip: Man Utd deal to sell Pogba scuppered by PSG star
WHY POGBA’S PSG DEAL FELL THROUGH… For all the talk of Real Madrid, it seems the closest Paul Pogba came to leaving Manchester United in the summer was a move elsewhere. If it wasn’t for Neymar, Pogba might be Paris Saint-Germain’s problem right now… According to Calciomercato, PSG had a deal agreed with Pogba and,…
Van der Sar reveals ambition amid Man Utd links
Edwin Van Der Sar has spoken of his ambitions for Ajax amid rumours linking him with a return to Manchester United as technical director. The former United goalkeeper, who is now the chief executive at the Dutch club, is reportedly the prime target as the Old Trafford outfit continue their long search to fill the…
Guardiola: Difficult for big-spending Man City to replace ‘special’ Kompany
The Blues are preparing to part with their long-serving captain, with his summer departure set to leave them with a sizeable void to fill Pep Guardiola admits that even a club like Manchester City, with the spending power that they possess, will find it “so difficult” to replace “special” Vincent Kompany. The Blues have invested…
Gracia happy at Watford, but plans Spain return in the future
Despite assuring Hornets fans that he’s not thinking leaving this summer, he is attracted by the idea of coaching in his homeland Although rumours have arisen linking Javi Gracia with a return to Spain, the Watford manager has assured Hornets fans he has no intention to return this summer. In his first full season as boss, Gracia has…
Oxlade-Chamberlain offered England assurances after return to fitness at Liverpool
The Reds midfielder has not figured for his country in over a year, following a long-term injury, but remains in the thoughts of Gareth Southgate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been assured that he remains part of England’s plans, with Gareth Southgate merely opting not to rush the Liverpool midfielder. The Three Lions named their latest squad…
Beckham’s Inter Miami win court battle over potential stadium site
A lawsuit against the MLS expansion side’s purchase of land has been dismissed, providing an alternative stadium site if the club want it David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF has won a court battle that could provide the expansion MLS side an alternative option for their stadium site. The MLS franchise, co-owned by the former Manchester United,…
New Zealand winger Boyd switches allegiances to USMNT
The winger, who has been on-loan at Ankaragucu this season, is now eligible to feature for Gregg Berhalter’s squad New Zealand youth international Tyler Boyd has completed a one-time switch enabling him to represent the United States, U.S. Soccer has announced. Boyd was born in New Zealand but spent much of his youth in California, before…
Simeone 'proud' of departing quartet as Atletico prepare for new chapter
Atleti potentially said farewell to four long-serving players in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Levante but their head coach is excited about the future Diego Simeone was “proud” of Atletico Madrid’s departing players as he all but confirmed the end-of-season exits of full-backs Filipe Luis and Juanfran. Atletico striker Antoine Griezmann had already confirmed on Tuesday…
Chelsea yet to decide on Sarri future as Cech lined up for behind-the-scenes role
Despite the threat of a potential transfer ban, the Blues could be set for yet another summer of upheaval at Stamford Bridge Chelsea risk being left in limbo this summer as the Blues are yet to make a decision on whether to sack manager Maurizio Sarri at the end of the season. Goal understands that…