Everton appoint Boa Morte as Silva's assistant manager
The Portuguese is the Toffee’s new assistant manager following the departure of Joao Pedro Sousa, who left to take charge at Famalicao Everton have announced Luis Boa Morte as their new assistant manager following the departure of Joao Pedro Sousa. The 41-year-old has signed a two-year deal to replace Marco Silva’s long-term assistant Sousa, who…
'Stopping De Jong was key to Nations League glory' – Santos reveals Portugal tactics
Having won a second piece of silverware with his country, the Portuguese boss said restricting the youngster was crucial to securing the trophy Portugal head coach Fernando Santos revealed how shackling Netherlands’ Frenkie de Jong was a key factor in his side’s Nations League final success. The host nation emerged victorious at the end of…
Cillessen aware 'it won't be easy' to leave Barcelona amid Man Utd links
The Dutch international has been touted for a summer transfer, but he is not sure potential suitors will be willing to meet his hefty buy-out clause Jasper Cillessen says his €60 million (£53m/$68m) price tag “doesn’t make it easy” for him to leave Barcelona, with Manchester United thought to be monitoring his situation. The 30-year-old…
'We felt it!' – Tite understanding of negative reaction from Brazil fans in Copa opener
The Brazilian boss discussed the atmosphere in Sao Paulo, where his overcame a lacklustre start to beat Bolivia on Friday Brazil head coach Tite said he understands why fans booed following the Selecao’s lacklustre start to their Copa America campaign. Philippe Coutinho’s second-half brace and Everton’s late stunner guided Brazil to a 3-0 win over…
Gold Cup marks first tournament with Pulisic as the USMNT's leading man
With Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan long gone, the 2019 competition will be the first major tournament in 19 years neither player features in The U.S. national team heads into the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup with Christian Pulisic as the team’s unquestioned leading star, and most important player. That role comes as no surprise given…
‘Wan-Bissaka is a right-back so £55m is good business’ – Man Utd & Crystal Palace will benefit, says Shipperley
A Selhurst Park legend believes the Red Devils would be getting a top prospect at that price, while the Eagles already have suitable cover Aaron-Wan Bissaka is a “fair deal” at £55 million ($70m), says Crystal Palace legend Neil Shipperley, with Manchester United preparing to spend big on a promising right-back. The Red Devils are…
What is Alex Scott's net worth and how much does the former Arsenal star earn?
The retired Londoner is arguably the best-known female pundit covering both men’s and women’s football in England Alex Scott has emerged as one of the leading football TV pundits in recent years, helping to pave the way for female broadcasters in the sport. She had a successful playing career of her own, featuring for Arsenal,…
Accrington striker Kee treated for depression, anxiety and bulimia
Accrington striker Billy Kee is undergoing specialist treatment for depression, anxiety and bulimia, the Sky Bet League One club have announced. Kee has not played during the current campaign and did not report back for pre-season training over the summer due to “personal reasons”. The 28-year-old has spoken openly in the past about his struggles…
Mkhitaryan ‘gave up lots of money’ to join Roma
Roma sporting director Gianluca Petrachi says Henrikh Mkhitaryan made financial sacrifices to leave Arsenal and move on loan to the Italian capital. Mkhitaryan joined Roma until the end of the season on the European deadline day last week, a season and a half after moving to Arsenal from Manchester United in exchange for Alexis Sanchez.…
‘I’m not saying he played piss-poor’ – Eriksen defended by team-mate
Christian Eriksen has been defended by Denmark team-mates following criticism of his performance at the weekend. Denmark were held to a 0-0 draw by Georgia, with Eriksen unable to unlock the hosts’s defence in Tbilisi. The Danish press centered much of their criticism on the Tottenham playmaker but team-mate Simon Kjaer has leapt to his defence. Kjaer…