Liverpool game won't decide Premier League title for Man City, says Walker
The champions trail the Reds by six points after losing two of their first 11 matches of their title defence Kyle Walker says the Premier League title will not be decided by the outcome of Manchester City’s trip to Anfield to play Liverpool next week. Champions City trail the Reds by six points after losing…
'We won't score five every game' – Zidane defends Real Madrid after Betis stalemate
Los Blancos let a chance to top La Liga slip, but their coach praised their intensity after the game, and tried to temper expectations Zinedine Zidane praised his Real Madrid players efforts in their draw with Real Betis, and said it was unrealistic to expect them to score a hatful of goals every game. Madrid…
Dortmund splash out on €28 million Diallo as they prepare for Sokratis sale to Arsenal
The Bundesliga outfit have acquired a promising defender from domestic rivals Mainz in a deal just below their club record Abdou Diallo has become Borussia Dortmund’s second-most expensive signing after his arrival from Mainz on a five-year contract was confirmed. Dortmund are understood to have shelled out €28 million (£25m/$33m) to snare the centre-back, eclipsing…
Mexico World Cup star Layun causes Sevilla double-take with La Liga quality tournament
The versatile El Tri player has turned heads at the World Cup and is pushing for a long-term stay in Seville Miguel Layun is focused on the World Cup. You can tell from the his performances. The versatile player, who turned 30 on Monday, has essentially gone from Mexico’s left back to its right winger…
Liverpool and Barcelona target Aouar signs new Lyon deal
With Nabil Fekir’s future at Parc OL still uncertain, Bruno Genesio’s side have moved to tie down a man tipped to be his heir Houssem Aouar has signed a new five-year contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club have confirmed. Lyon midfielder Aouar enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2017-18, scoring seven goals across 44 appearances…
Kane's England focus sharpened by social media boycott
The Tottenham striker, who has more than seven million followers across Twitter and Instagram, is steering clear of public opinion during Russia 2018 Harry Kane has significantly scaled back his social media usage as England vie for glory at the World Cup in Russia. England captain and Tottenham star Kane – who has more than…
Varane: France have to improve in World Cup quest
Despite topping Group C with two wins and a draw at Russia 2018, stand-in captain Raphael Varane has demanded an improvement from Les Bleus. Raphael Varane insists France will have to improve at Russia 2018, despite moving into the World Cup’s knockout rounds unbeaten at Group C winners. A dull 0-0 draw against Denmark in…
Stones: Colombia the dirtiest team I've ever faced
The England defender took great joy in seeing off the South Americans in a World Cup penalty shoot-out after enduring their antics over 120 minutes John Stones admits Colombia are “the dirtiest team” he has ever faced, with England having had to contend with some unusual tactics in a World Cup last-16 encounter. The South…
Sampaoli continues with Argentina but future to be reviewed
A decision on the manager’s future will be made at the end of July after he takes charge of the Under-20 side Jorge Sampaoli’s Argentina future will be reviewed after he takes charge of the Under-20 side for a tournament in Valencia, it has been confirmed. Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia and vice-president Daniel…
Chicharito & Moreno out, Lainez in: How Mexico must rebuild after another World Cup round of 16 exit
After yet another empty quest for the quinto partido, what do El Tri need to do to take the next step in four years? The curse continues with Mexico once again failing to get into the round of 16 at a World Cup. El Tri started the tournament well but ran into Brazil’s buzzsaw and…