Sheff Utd ‘applaud’ Brewster for calling out ‘disgusting’ racist abuse

Sheffield United striker Rhian Brewster has revealed he has become the latest footballer to suffer racial abuse on social media. The 20-year-old former Liverpool forward has made public an abusive message he received on his Instagram account. United have thrown their support behind the player and called on authorities to take action. BIG WEEKEND: Leicester […]

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Haller ‘complaining to everyone and everything’ at Ajax

Ajax are better off in the Europa League without former West Ham striker Sebastian Haller, according to Dutch football analyst Theo Janssen. Haller moved to the Netherlands in January for €22.5million after a frustrating spell at the London Stadium. Signed for £45million, the Ivorian admitted he struggled to justify his huge price tag in claret and blue. […]

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The night Zidane’s Bordeaux introduced themselves to Europe

Bordeaux, March 19, 1996. AC Milan’s players could not have looked more casual when they arrived at the Parc Lescure. Two-nil up from the first leg of the UEFA Cup quarter-final, they barely even warmed up. The ability of Fabio Capello’s side in 1996 was enormous – similar to Barcelona today, they were the team […]

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Henderson’s iron palm breathed new life into Man Utd dilemma

As Hakan Calhanoglu’s looping cross carved through the Milan sky, Luke Shaw tussled desperately with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the back post, while Dean Henderson took a couple of deep breaths and readied himself. The first leg of this Europa League last-16 clash had ended in bitter disappointment for Manchester United and Henderson himself. Amad Diallo […]

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Guardiola refuses to be drawn on Haaland-Man City links

Pep Guardiola has lauded Erling Haaland, labelling the Borussia Dortmund forward as “one of the best strikers in the world” right now. Man City booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 aggregate victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. They will face German opposition again in the last eight as they have been drawn […]

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Solskjaer: Confidence is ‘sky high’ in Man United defence

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also acknowledged that Manchester United have a tough game on their hands against Leicester City this weekend. Having fallen in four short in semi-finals over the last 14 months, the Red Devils head to the King Power Stadium on Sunday looking to reach the final four once more fresh from an impressive […]

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‘Job done’ – Hart apologises for social media gaffe

Joe Hart has apologised after a post appeared on his Instagram saying “job done” after Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League exit at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb. Spurs were in control of their Europa League last 16 tie with Zagreb. The first leg took place at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the hosts won 2-0. Harry […]

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Hasenhuttl hopes FA Cup can kickstart turnaround for Saints

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has insisted that Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth is a chance for them to turn things around. The Saints travel to Sky Bet Championship promotion chasers Bournemouth for Saturday’s quarter-final looking to arrest a wretched run of Premier League form. After briefing topping the table earlier in the season, Hasenhuttl’s […]

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It’s up to Grealish if he wants to face Tottenham, says Smith

A decision on whether Jack Grealish returns to face Tottenham on Sunday will be made by one man – Jack Grealish. The playmaker has missed Aston Villa’s last five games, during which time the Villans have picked up just five points. His omission from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad fuelled fears his shin injury could […]

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Europa draw: Man Utd take on Granada, Arsenal face Slavia Prague

Man Utd have been handed a Europa League quarter-final tie against Granada after knocking out AC Milan on Thursday night. Man Utd, who progessed thanks to a goal from Paul Pogba, will now face the Spanish club in the last eight, with the first leg in Spain. Arsenal have been drawn against Slavia Prague, who […]

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