Silva's philosophy part of the Everton lure for Digne
The Frenchman was linked with several clubs in pre-season, but he picked the Toffees because of the club’s new coach The mentality and philosophy of coach Marco Silva was a big part of what lured Lucas Digne to Everton from Barcelona. Digne was never a regular starter in his two years at Camp Nou, featuring…
Spain end 67-year Wembley curse with England victory
Luis Enrique marked his first match in charge of La Roja with a win as the Three Lions made it three competitive defeats in a row Spain became the first visiting team come from behind and beat England in a competitive match at Wembley Stadium for 67 years with their 2-1 Nations League victory on Saturday. Goals…
PSG sound Neymar & Mbappe 'respect' warning to Real Madrid
The Ligue 1 champions are hoping that rivals from La Liga will remain professional amid ongoing talk of big-money bids for star turns in France Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi hopes Real Madrid will continue to show “respect” amid ongoing talk of interest from the Liga giants in Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Speculation regarding big-moves…
'It's like a cow that sees the same train for 10 years' – Pochettino invokes Cantona spirit with bizarre pressure metaphor
The Argentine used a strange fable of bovines and locomotives to explain why experience is not the only way to deal with pressure on the pitch Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino used an esoteric metaphor that would put even seagull king Eric Cantona to shame to explain the pressures of Champions League football. Pochettino and Spurs…
Gillibrand rejects super PAC support
BRUNSWICK, N.Y. — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand rejected support from an individualized super PAC in her first public comments since joining the 2020 presidential race, staking out a position on campaign finance that’s defining the early stage of the Democratic primary. The New York Democrat joins a handful of other likely presidential candidates who have made…
Mkhitaryan aiming for glory with Europa specialist Emery
Unai Emery won three consecutive Europa Leagues while in charge of Sevilla and the Armenian hopes he can take Arsenal all the way Henrikh Mkhitaryan feels Unai Emery’s Europa League pedigree will serve Arsenal well this season following Thursday’s win over Vorskla. Emery won the trophy in three consecutive seasons with Sevilla and his first…
De Bruyne sets Manchester derby as target for return from injury
Pep Guardiola’s side could be boosted by having midfield their talisman back to fitness for November’s derby with Manchester United Kevin De Bruyne expects to be available for November’s Manchester derby as the Manchester City midfielder continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury. De Bruyne, City’s player of the season as they lifted the Premier…
Van Dijk: This Liverpool team believes it can win everything this season
The Dutch defender says Jurgen Klopp’s men will be aiming high after their perfect start to the new campaign Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool will be “trying to win everything” this season as he warned his team-mates “anyone who doesn’t believe better stay at home.” The Reds extended their flawless start to the new campaign…
Hummels impressed by 'incredible' Sanches
Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw by Augsburg in the Bundesliga but the midfielder continued to impress on his first-team return. Renato Sanches gives Bayern Munich a new dimension according to defender Mats Hummels. Bayern were held to a 1-1 draw by Augsburg on Tuesday, losing their 100 per cent Bundesliga record, but…
Juventus vs Bologna: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. will be out to extend their lead atop Serie A when they take on an under-performing Bologna side this week Juventus sit atop Serie A, and Cristiano Ronaldo has found form as the club prepare to face Bologna in Serie A. Juve have won all five of their fixtures thus far…