Altidore: It would take a miracle to be ready for MLS Cup
The Toronto FC star is not hopeful of returning from injury in time to take on the Seattle Sounders Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore says it would take “a miracle” to be ready to play in this Sunday’s MLS Cup final against the Seattle Sounders. Altidore has missed each of Toronto FC’s first three playoff…
'I'm going to keep fighting' – Xhaka insists he wants to stay at Arsenal despite exit reports
The Switzerland international has pledged to give his all to the Gunners and is feeling “very well again” after a traumatic period Granit Xhaka has promised to stay at Arsenal and win back respect after being stripped of the captaincy following an ugly altercation with fans. During the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates…
'It was a dream' – The story of Paulinho, Arsenal's mystery Brazilian
The midfielder signed for the Gunners in 2001 but left north London three years later having never played a game for the club There’s a prestigious line of Brazilians who have etched their names into Arsenal history. Sylvinho was the first. Then came Edu and Gilberto Silva, both of whom went on to collect a glittering…
A look at Liverpool's new £50m training centre as it starts to take shape
Work on the state-of-the-art complex is on track for completion in time for the 2020-21 season Click Here: chloe perfume Liverpool’s new £50 million training complex will be completed in time for the start of next season. Building work on the state-of-the-art facility is continuing, and these new images show both the progress being made,…
'Tottenham will play despicable football but they’ll win trophies!' – How fans reacted to Mourinho’s appointment
The Special One’s return to the Premier League caused quite the stir on social media, with supporters expecting another rollercoaster ride Tottenham saw off the relative serenity of the international break overnight, sacking Mauricio Pochettino after more than five years at the club and moving swiftly to replace him with Jose Mourinho. The 56-year-old arrives with…
Valverde accepts Barcelona boos as Catalans fail to fire in Champions League
The Catalan boss admits the fans are right to be demanding more from his side after another poor performance Ernesto Valverde has no problem with his Barcelona side being whistled and booed by the fans at Camp Nou, with the coach calling on the players to respond after they were held to a 0-0 Champions League…
Solskjaer demands Man Utd carry Europa League form into Premier League
The Red Devils boss hopes his side can transfer the form they showed on Wednesday into their domestic campaign Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged Manchester United must now take their Europa League form into the Premier League after his side dismantled Partizan 3-0 at Old Trafford. Goals from Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford –…
Rubber match! How Sounders and TFC combined to create era-defining rivalry
Sunday’s MLS Cup finale will be part three of a matchup that has established itself as something historic What makes a rivalry? Sometimes it’s geography, as the Hudson River derby, Cascadia derby and El Trafico will attest to. Sometimes it’s bad blood. You could ask Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake about that. And…
‘Pulisic isn’t looking to be the next Hazard’ – USMNT star backed by Sahin to be ‘great’ for Chelsea
A former Borussia Dortmund team-mate of the American playmaker is expecting a top talent to become a star in his own right at Stamford Bridge Christian Pulisic is not looking to be “the next Hazard”, says former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Nuri Sahin, with the United States international expected to become “a great player for Chelsea”…
Mexico U-17 World Cup runners-up must avoid mistakes of past generations
Taking the risk of leaving their comfort zone will be key if they’re going to help advance the senior national team squad Whether you believe that “no era penal” once again or if you feel that Mexico was fairly beaten, there’s no debating that Mexico’s U-17 squad had a fantastic showing at the U-17 World…