Manchester United missed the chance to move third in the Premier League as they threw away a lead, had a man sent off and lost at Wolves. Scott McTominay's low strike from 22 yards - his first goal for United - put them ahead after 13 minutes but the hosts equalised 12 minutes later as... Continue Reading →
Messi is not God – Pope Francis
Pope Francis admits to taking “joy” from the ability of fellow Argentine Lionel Messi, but is eager to point out that the Barcelona talisman “is not God”. Many consider the mercurial South American to be a sporting deity, with his achievements raising the bar of individual excellence. He is worshipped as a hero by millions... Continue Reading →
Mbappe Keeps PSG Winning
Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh consecutive Ligue 1 game as a below-par Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 1-0 at Stadium Municipal and extended their winning streak to eight league matches. The World Cup winner controlled Thilo Kehrer's cross before firing home in the 74th minute of a game that offered few memorable moments and underlined... Continue Reading →
MLS: Ibrahimovic and Rooney Shine
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a pair of penalties to see LA Galaxy past Portland Timbers, while Wayne Rooney's incredible free-kick guided DC United to victory. Former Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic converted two spot-kicks – including a Panenka – as the Galaxy defeated the Timbers 2-1 on Sunday. Ibrahimovic had not played since the club's opening match... Continue Reading →
Zidane Reveals Liking for Paul Pogba
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he likes Manchester United's Paul Pogba "a lot" and that the midfielder "knows how to do everything on the pitch". Pogba, 26, has been linked with the Spanish giants and described Real as "a dream club for every player" while on international duty with France. "I know him personally,"... Continue Reading →
Zidane: Bale’s Future to Be Decided the Season
Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale's Real Madrid future will be decided at the end of the season. Bale and Zidane failed to see eye to eye over playing style during the Frenchman's first spell at Real, according to the Wales winger's agent, who insists his client is keen to spend the rest of his career... Continue Reading →
Juve Won’t Rush CR7 Back Into Action After Injury
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be rushed back for the Champions League quarter-final against Ajax, insists Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli. Forward Ronaldo suffered a right thigh injury in Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifier against Serbia on Monday and was substituted in the first half. It was the striker's first game back for the national team since the... Continue Reading →
Pogba: Solskjaer Has Returned Lost Freedom
Paul Pogba says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, fresh from signing a three-year contract at Manchester United, has returned the “freedom” to the club lost during the reign of previous managers. Having seen their interim coach deliver an upturn in fortune after being appointed as successor to Jose Mourinho, the Red Devils have handed the permanent position... Continue Reading →
CR7 Fitness Uncertain for Ajax Clash
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss his club's next two games at a minimum with a hamstring injury, with his status for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Ajax a doubt. The forward came off with a hamstring problem during Portugal's 1-1 Euro 2020 qualification draw with Serbia on Monday after 30... Continue Reading →
Man Utd Appoint Solskjaer as Permanent Manager
Manchester United have announced that current caretaker manager and former striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, has been appointed as the club’s full-time manager on a three-year contract. Solskjær scored 126 goals in 366 appearances for United between 1996 and 2007 and also managed the club’s reserve team until the end of 2010. He was appointed caretaker... Continue Reading →
