Sharpe joins Queensland board
Wallabies legend Nathan Sharpe has been appointed to the QRU board. The former Queensland and Western Force player replaces James Horwill who left the Reds last season, as the player-appointed director on the board. Sharpe, based in Queensland now, was on the RUPA board during his career, with stints as a delegate from 2004-2008 and…
'I was happy with Lingard, Mata & Herrera' – Mourinho explains Pogba omission
The World Cup winner sat on the bench throughout Sunday’s painful reverse, which sees United fall further behind the top four Jose Mourinho revealed he did not consider starting Paul Pogba in Manchester United’s loss to Liverpool as he deflected criticism of Romelu Lukaku’s anonymous display. France star Pogba watched from the bench for the second…
I've played with Zidane and Henry, but Messi is something else – Pires
The Argentine may have only finished fifth in the 2018 Ballon d’Or, but the Frenchman still thinks he has quality no one else possesses Robert Pires says not even his former France team-mates Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry played at the same level as Lionel Messi, who “has something no one else has”. Pires enjoyed…
Man City draw Burton Albion, Spurs face Chelsea in Carabao Cup semis
A London derby between the two Premier League clubs will take centre stage in January’s last four, while a League One side plan for an upset Tottenham and Chelsea will square off for a place in the Carabao Cup final while Manchester City face Burton Albion in the other last-four tie. A trio of Premier League clubs are…
Pochettino 'so pleased' to see tired Tottenham help him to 100 Premier League wins
Christian Eriksen’s last-gasp winner against Burnley left Spurs’ delighted boss hailing the character of players who have been through a lot Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with the character shown by his Tottenham players as they claimed a 1-0 Premier League win over Burnley. Christian Eriksen struck the only goal of the game in second-half injury…
Southampton vs West Ham: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side host Manuel Pellegrini’s visitors knowing a third victory in as many games could be key to avoiding a relegation battle With Christmas all but done and dusted and Boxing Day in the rearview mirror of the Premier League, there’s only one more game to unwrap before the weekend and the last matches…
Matic: Man Utd don't accept drawing or losing
The Red Devils have rediscovered their spark under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club now seeking to right the wrongs of Jose Mourinho’s reign Nemanja Matic is pleased to see Manchester United back in the winning habit, with the midfielder admitting that the club “doesn’t accept drawing or losing a game”. The Red Devils had…
'I am happy at Juventus' – Allegri dismisses Man United speculation
The Italian boss insists he is content in Turin, despite rumours he could be in line to inherit the hot seat at Old Trafford Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has stated his intention to honour his contract with the club, amid speculation he could take over at Manchester United next summer. The 51-year-old’s current deal…
'Always pressure playing for Liverpool' – Robertson sees no extra nerves ahead of Man City clash
Sitting at the top of the table ahead of a massive clash against Manchester City, the full-back says the Reds aren’t feeling any extra nerves It’s set up for a classic. The Premier League’s two best teams going head-to-head. Stakes high, stage set. All eyes on the Etihad this Thursday. Manchester City and Liverpool have…
Haller dreams of France call-up after setting Bundesliga alight
The French attacker is aiming for a Les Bleus call-up after a standout campaign in Germany so far Eintracht Frankfurt star Sebastien Haller has yet to make his debut for the French national team, but he is hoping his stunning Bundesliga performances this season will be making Didier Deschamps stand up and take note. The 24-year-old…