Tables turned as struggling Jesus looks to Aguero for inspiration
The Argentina striker’s new contract is just reward for his reinvention over the past two years and he will be the example for his younger team-mate There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Gabriel Jesus, at the age of just 19, looked like the top dog in Manchester City’s striking department. Right now, at…
Marta and Pedros win FIFA Best awards
The Brazilian picked up the Women’s Player prize at the FIFA Best awards, while the Lyon boss was also among the winners. Marta picked up the Women’s Player prize at the FIFA Best Awards, while Lyon’s triumph in the Women’s Champions League was also recognised. Reflecting Real Madrid’s dominance in the men’s equivalent, Lyon –…
Real Madrid were by far the better team in the derby – Lopetegui
Both Jan Oblak and Thibaut Courtois stood out in goal to keep the scoreline blank, but the Merengue boss believes his team deserved a win Julen Lopetegui is adamant Real Madrid were the better team “by far” in their 0-0 draw at home to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Madrid went into the derby having suffered a comprehensive…
Leno seeking 'perfect game' after making Arsenal Premier League debut
The shot-stopper joined from Bayer Leverkusen this summer for a reported £19.2 million, but has had to bide his time in order to make his league bow Bernd Leno will not rest on his laurels after making his Premier League debut for Arsenal on Saturday as a substitute for the injured Petr Cech.. Click Here: liverpool…
Los Blankos! Lopetegui & misfiring Madrid look utterly lost
The European champions suffered a shock 1-0 loss at Alaves on Saturday, meaning they have now gone four games without scoring in all competitions It would have been more of a surprise if Real Madrid had scored, rather than fired yet another blank in an impotent performance at Alaves on Saturday. Real tumbled to a 1-0 defeat…
LAFC vs. Galaxy and Carlos Vela vs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, this time in the MLS playoffs
One is as quiet as a summer breeze; the other as full of ego and testosterone as a Donald Trump rally. One has the physique of an accountant; the other the size and strength of a tight end. Yet for all that distinguishes LAFC’s Carlos Vela from the Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, there is one big…
Hernandez: No hype is necessary to sell the LAFC vs. Galaxy rivalry
There’s nothing to which the game can be compared because there’s never been anything like it in Los Angeles. Not in soccer. Some of the sport’s most historic moments in this country have taken place in this region, from World Cup finals to the openings of two soccer-specific stadiums to the introduction of David Beckham…
Canelo Alvarez looking to crush Sergey Kovalev, win title in fourth division
SAN DIEGO — The thwacks emanating from the prolific punches being thrown on the bags at the House of Boxing gym echoed throughout the room, and sounded as if they reverberated all the way down to the border 20 miles away. The blast from the powder keg-like eruptions signaled that Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez was back…
Rams jet-setter Jalen Ramsey heading to London
ATLANTA — Wembley Stadium in London is familiar turf for Jalen Ramsey. The loquacious cornerback had two interceptions in three International Series games there while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he will make his fourth appearance when the Rams play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Ramsey made four tackles in a Jaguars victory over the…
Mother's angry rant in a middle school classroom over alleged bullying leads to charge
A mother who allegedly stormed into an Orange County middle school classroom to confront students she claimed were bullying her daughter has been charged with a misdemeanor, authorities said. Christian Chylyn Prince-Tinsley, 33, of Mission Viejo was charged this week with one count of interference with the good order and administration of a school classroom…