'We need to be ready for a fight' – Kompany issues rallying cry ahead of Liverpool clash
After seeing off Southampton on Sunday, the champions are already thinking ahead to their pivotal clash with the leaders at Anfield Captain Vincent Kompany admits Manchester City had their pride hit by recent defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester City but will “pull everything out of the locker” against Liverpool. A 3-2 reverse at home against Palace…
'He's completely different to Mourinho' – Shaw says Solskjaer has brought buzz back to Man Utd
The England defender has refused to criticise his former manager but acknowledges the impact his successor has had at Old Trafford Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for bringing the ‘buzz’ back to the club following the departure of Jose Mourinho. Solskjaer replaced Mourinho just before Christmas and has won all…
Amaya continues rapid rise by becoming first overall pick in 2019 MLS draft
The 19-year-old midfielder followed up a breakout showing in the Concacaf Under-20 Championship by being the first player taken in the draft Frankie Amaya took a deep breath as the seconds ticked away before the first selection of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. He knew there was a good chance he could be the first player…
Iniesta apologises for controversial blackface photo
A photo posted by the former Barcelona midfielder received backlash for being racially insensitive, and he has since apologised Andres Iniesta has apologised after a social media photo of his family celebrating the Spanish holiday of Three Kings Day included two people in blackface. The 34-year-old, who plays for Japanese club Vissel Kobe, took to…
'Gattuso the right man for Milan' – Shevchenko
Gennaro Gattuso is a good fit for AC Milan and deserves the club’s backing to continue as head coach, according to Andriy Shevchenko. Former AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko is convinced that under-pressure head coach Gennaro Gattuso possesses the right qualities to lead the club forward. Gattuso’s position has been a source of speculation for…
Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs West Ham
Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Manuel Pellegrini’s side at London Stadium Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday when they face West Ham at London Stadium. After a promising start to the season under new coach Unai Emery, the Gunners have managed to register just two wins…
Solskjaer: Lukaku important to Man Utd despite bench role
The Belgian striker has started just one game since the new manager took over, but he remains a key player by finding the net off the bench Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted Romelu Lukaku is a “big part” of his squad, despite the Belgian striker finding himself on the bench at Old…
Rebels win final trial against Samoa
The Melbourne Rebels finished their preseason on a high, with an 85-0 win over Samoa. Thirteen unanswered tries to the Rebels gave Melbourne a convincing win to finish their preseason. Rookie Reece Hodge took just a minute to get the Rebels into the lead, scoring his first try for the club. Less than four minutes…
TMO delays "a blight on the game" : Hoiles
Former Waratahs and Brumbies forward Stephen Hoiles says Rugby’s TMO system is becoming a “blight on the game”. Hoiles, speaking on rugby.com.au, said the drawn out discussions between the on-field referee and TMO, which sometimes expose differing interpretations of a situation, made for ineffective decision-making. “The whole discussion between the referee and the TMO at…
McMahon to lead Rebels
Sean McMahon will captain the Melbourne Rebels for their clash against the Stormers on Saturday. Nic Stirzaker injured his ankle at training on Tuesday, leaving the opportunity for McMahon to lead the side. Ben Meehan will start at scrumhalf in Stirzaker’s absence while Jonah Placid has been named on the wing, leaving Sefanaia Naivalu to…