Valverde salutes ‘extraordinary’ Messi ahead of 600th Barca game
Lionel Messi is in line to make his 600th Barcelona appearance in Saturday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla and an astonished Ernesto Valverde said he has “run out of adjectives for him.”
Zungu to miss first clash against Senegal
The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu will not be available for selection for the first-leg 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal.
Ronaldo rested for Portugal friendlies
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for the friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The Real Madrid star, who has scored only one goal in La Liga this season, was omitted by head coach Fernando Santos, along with fellow experienced forwards Ricardo Quaresma and Nani. Monaco forward Marcos Lopes leads a quartet of… Read more →
I should cry every week about injuries, says Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claims he should complain publicly about injuries more often to earn sympathy in what appears to be another jibe aimed at Chelsea’s Antonio Conte.
Manchester City are the best team in Europe, claims Pochettino
Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino believes Manchester City are the best team in Europe following their immense start to the season.
Mourinho to appear in court over tax claims
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is to appear in court to answer accusations of tax fraud in Madrid later on Friday.
Kane urges Alli to stay calm as Spurs eye silverware
Tottenham star Harry Kane warned teammate Dele Alli to keep his cool if Spurs are to win titles this season.
Evra dismissed before kick-off after appearing to kick Marseille fan
Patrice Evra remarkably became the first player to be sent off before kick-off in a Europa League game after appearing to kick a fan in a pre-match altercation.
De Bruyne eyeing long-term City stay
Kevin De Bruyne has no plans to leave Manchester City, saying he can see himself remaining at the Premier League club for a “long time”.
Courtois understands Matic sale despite midfield injuries
Thibaut Courtois conceded Chelsea are missing Nemanja Matic as they struggle to deal with injuries in midfield, but understands why the club parted with the Serbia international.