Ancelotti backs Napoli squad despite Europa League defeat to Arsenal
The Italian giants made a disappointing European exit on Thursday night, but the 59-year-old coach has defended his players Carlo Ancelotti still believes in Napoli’s squad as he backed his players after their Europa League defeat to Arsenal. The Serie A side bowed out in the quarter-finals after a 1-0 loss at home on Thursday…
Words mean little – De Gea apologetic for disastrous Manchester United performance
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side slumped to a fifth straight away defeat at Goodison Park in a forgettable performance for the Reds David de Gea has apologised for Manchester United’s performance in the 4-0 defeat to Everton. De Gea started as captain at Goodison Park, but United were 2-0 down by half-time thanks to efforts from Richarlison and…
Klopp ignoring Barcelona 'bullsh*t' to keep Liverpool focused on the present
With his side still chasing down the Premier League title, the German coach is eager to avoid becoming distracted by Champions League talk Jurgen Klopp has vowed to ignore the “bullsh*t” surrounding Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona and keep focus locked on the present of a Premier League title bid. The Reds are…
Robbie Fowler announced as Brisbane Roar coach
The former Reds genius is set to lead the struggling Australian club Robbie Fowler has been officially named Brisbane Roar coach and will lead the A-League club for the next two seasons. The 44-year-old was unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday as the man to lead the struggling Roar – who are second-last on…
Adelaide United 1 Melbourne City 0 (aet): Halloran the hero
Adelaide United booked an A-League semi-final with Perth Glory thanks to Ben Halloran’s 119th-minute winner against Melbourne City. Ben Halloran struck deep into extra time to give Adelaide United a dramatic 1-0 victory over Melbourne City in the second A-League elimination final at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide striker Halloran was twice denied by the woodwork before…
'Salah just behind Messi & Ronaldo' – Liverpool told how to keep star forward from Real Madrid & Barcelona
Former Reds star Luis Garcia believes major silverware at Anfield would make it easier to convince an Egyptian that he should be staying put Mohamed Salah sits just behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the global pecking order, says Luis Garcia, but Liverpool need trophies in order to keep him from Real Madrid or…
Juventus willing to consider Dybala sale but have no offers on the table
The Argentine forward is no longer regarded as an integral part of the Bianconeri’s plans and the Serie A champions are willing to move him on Juventus are open to the idea of offloading Paulo Dybala during the next transfer window, Goal understands. The Argentina international is no longer considered to be integral to the…
One Percenters: O’Connor reveals World Cup ambitions, Parling to join Rebels coaches
Super Rugby and club seasons are done but there is plenty of action around the rugby world. What have you missed this week? O’Connor reveals Wallabies ambition Controversial former Wallabies back James O’Connor has revealed a deep-seated desire to play in next year’s Rugby World Cup. O’Connor has been working to return from ankle surgery…
Kerevi says announcement on future "not up to me"
Samu Kerevi may be playing his final home game for the Reds tomorrow night but fans are unlikely to know whether that is definitely the case, with the Queensland captain saying an announcement on his future is “not up to me”. Kerevi is set to cut ties with the Reds to play in Japan following…
Vodafone Super Rugby Team of the Week: Round 13
Round 13 could ultimately prove season-defining for Australia’s four Super Rugby teams. The Brumbies and Rebels took out important wins while the Reds and Waratahs both fell just short. Who were the standouts in the Australian sides? 1. Scott Sio Scott Sio and James Slipper are fighting it out for the starting Brumbies loosehead jersey…