Lionel Scaloni insists he wants to see new faces, but rumours persist of a rift between the Albiceleste coach and Manchester City striker When Argentina walk out on the Wanda Metropolitano pitch on Friday, a rejuvenated starting line-up will be introduced to the nation’s prodigal son. Lionel Messi returns to add experience and, of course,…
The Brazil international will see his current deal expire in the summer of 2020 and admits to being unsure as to what the Blues’ future plans are Willian has expressed a desire to extend his spell at Chelsea but is still waiting on the offer of a new contract. As things stand, the Brazil international…
The former Fulham forward has been fined for his comments towards Krasnodar striker Ari Pavel Pogrebnyak has been fined 250,000 rubles (£2,938/$3880) by the Russian Football Union (RFU) after suggesting black players should not represent Russia. Pogrebnyak, who played for both Fulham and Reading during a three-year stay in England, gave an interview earlier this month to…
Former Reds midfielder Salif Diao believes a fellow Senegalese star needs to score even more goals and land major silverware to join the global elite Sadio Mane is flourishing at Liverpool, becoming their go-to man for crucial goals, but Salif Diao says he needs to offer even more and land a trophy in order to…
Rafael Henzel was one of six survivors of the 2016 air crash that claimed the lives of most of the Chapecoense squad A survivor of the 2016 Chapecoense air disaster has died of a heart attack. Rafael Henzel was a journalist on board the plane that crashed near Medellin, Colombia whilst carrying the Chapecoense team…
Richard Dunne concedes it will be difficult for Pep Guardiola’s side to get their hands on four trophies, but he believes they are capable of it Manchester City’s quest for an historic quadruple is difficult but not “mission impossible”, says former Blues captain Richard Dunne. Pep Guardiola’s star-studded side remain in the hunt for a…
Pep Guardiola’s side have ticked off yet another fixture on their march towards what could be an unprecedented Quadruple of trophies One down, 10 to go for Manchester City. Or perhaps 14 to go, if they are to go on and win this fabled Quadruple. Swatting Fulham aside is not the hardest task Pep Guardiola’s…
The Blues are in the home stretch to earn Champions League qualification for next season, but they need to improve to achieve their minimum aim Chelsea dropped points in their two Premier League games before the international break and will hope to overcome a poor run of away form with a win against relegation candidates…
The Italian has faced plenty of criticism of late, with his decision to bench Eden Hazard during a trip to Cardiff seeing more questions asked Maurizio Sarri’s “erratic” approach at Chelsea will be testing the patience of the club’s board as they mull over another managerial change, says Chris Sutton. The Italian is seeing serious…
The former Reds defender believes a number of dramatic finishes this season suggest that the Premier League crown may be destined for Anfield Liverpool’s ability to grind out dramatic victories has Reds legend Jamie Carragher wondering if their name is on the Premier League trophy. Jurgen Klopp’s side find themselves back at the top of…