Captain Virgil van Dijk says there has been “progress” in negotiations with Liverpool over a new contract. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and the centre-back said in March he had “no idea” if he would remain at Anfield. The defender is one of three high-profile Liverpool players to […]
Real Madrid’s attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit on Tuesday in a Champions League quarter-final first leg clash. Carlo Ancelotti’s forwards have not always been able to varnish over the team’s defensive deficiencies, as was the case in a 2-1 defeat by Valencia […]
Southampton have reached an agreement with manager Ivan Juric to leave following relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Juric was appointed as Russell Martin’s successor on an 18-month deal in December but has won just two of his 16 matches. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Tottenham consigned the rock-bottom Saints to the earliest relegation in […]
Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka can tilt the balance of power in Arsenal’s favour in Tuesday’s “beautiful” Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. Saka is in contention to feature against Real in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium after making two substitute appearances since returning from three months on the sidelines. The 23-year-old […]
For a long time Paris Saint-Germain were a collection of superstars, but now under Luis Enrique they are a team with a clear identity and appear stronger as a result of the job done by their Spanish coach. Having just clinched the Ligue 1 title, they move on to a Champions League quarter-final against Aston […]
Lionel Messi was on target, but an out-of-sorts Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Toronto FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Toronto, winless this season, were full value for their point and created enough chances to have even won the game. The Canadian side, 14th in the 15th team in […]
Arsenal are exploring a summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, report theguardian.co.uk. The reports say that Andrea Berta has held talks with the Spain forward’s representatives in one of his first acts as the club’s sporting director. It is understood that Berta, who was confirmed in his post last Sunday and attended Tuesday’s 2-1 […]
Nottingham Forest moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Anthony Elanga’s superb solo goal sealed a 1-0 win against Manchester United on Tuesday. Elanga returned to haunt his former club with a dazzling effort that took the winger over half the length of the pitch before he delivered a clinical finish. […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, dismissed reports suggesting that Super Eagles’ handler, Eric Chelle, is contemplating quitting his job. The report also said that the coach’s impending exit has thrown the NFF into confusion, leading the federation to convene an emergency meeting over the issue. Chelle was appointed in January as the 37th head […]
Championship side Leeds United are preparing a €2m summer bid for Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi, according to a new report. According to Africa Foot, Leeds have opened talks with Porto over a deal to sign Sanusi this summer as they make plans to replace Junior Firpo. The Championship side are ready to offer the full-back […]
