Scolari blames two players for sacking at Chelsea

Luiz Felipe Scolari has pointed to fall-outs with Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba as key reasons for his sacking at Chelsea. The Brazilian replaced Avram Grant in the summer of 2008 at Stamford Bridge with Scolari only lasting seven months before he was sacked. Problems learning English were cited as a major reason at the […]

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Deschamps provides injury update on Martial after knee problem

Didier Deschamps says “anything serious” has been “dismissed” after Manchester United forward Anthony Martial picked up an injury on France duty. Martial had to be taken off in the 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Sunday with the United star looking in pain over a knee problem. However, the 25-year-old has remained with France for treatment […]

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Levy to give Mourinho ‘another year’ at Spurs ‘regardless’

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will allow Jose Mourinho to carry on for ‘another year’ no matter what happens this season, according to reports. Tottenham are currently three points off the top four positions in the Premier League, having been talked up as potential title challengers earlier on in the season, while they still have a […]

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Arsenal boss Montemurro to leave club at the end of the season

Arsenal Women boss Joe Montemurro has confirmed that he will leave the north London club at the end of the season. The 51-year-old Australian has been in the job since November 2017 and guided the Gunners to the 2018-19 Women’s Super League title – his tenure has also included winning the Continental League Cup in […]

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James backs Page to lead Wales at the Euros if needed

Daniel James has backed Robert Page to take charge of Wales at Euro 2020 should Ryan Giggs’ position not be resolved by then. Manager Giggs has been absent from the last two Wales camps after being arrested on suspicion of assault. Giggs denies the allegations and has had his bail extended until May 1 – […]

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Newcastle facing ‘bigger pay-off’ if Bruce keeps them up

Newcastle United will have to pay more money to sack Steve Bruce if he keeps the club in the Premier League, according to reports. The Magpies boss has come under increasing pressure in recent months over their poor performances on the pitch and position in the league table. From looking unlikely to go down a […]

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Solskjaer reveals how mohawk put him off transfer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he once refused to sign a player because “he had a mohican”. Solskjaer, while reminiscing over his time with Norwegian side Molde, explained how he used to go travelling with members of his scouting staff to watch potential new signings in action. And he explained how […]

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Liverpool transfer ‘not a done deal’ despite medical reports

Ibrahima Konate’s move from RB Leipzig to Liverpool is “not a done deal” despite reports that he is undergoing medical checks, according to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano. David Ornstein brought us the report on Monday that the Reds were “at an advanced stage” in negotiations over a deal to bring Konate to Anfield. It is […]

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Konate ‘completes medical checks’ ahead of £34m Liverpool move

RB Leipzig star Ibrahima Konate has reportedly completed a number of ‘medical checks’ ahead of his proposed transfer to Liverpool this summer. The Reds are said to be poised to activate the centre-back’s £34million release clause and negotiations with the player and his representatives are reportedly at an advanced stage. Jurgen Klopp has really struggled […]

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Merson claims Arsenal would be a ‘good choice’ for Aguero

Paul Merson thinks Arsenal would represent a “good choice” for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero if he wants to remain in England next season. Aguero announced on Monday that he would be leaving the Etihad Stadium in the summer when his current contract runs out. It will bring to an end a glorious ten years […]

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