Capello explains how Terry call forced England exit

Fabio Capello has revealed that he quit the England manager’s job after the FA stripped John Terry of the captaincy. Terry was alleged to have racially abused Anton Ferdinand during a match for Chelsea in 2012, an incident that forced the FA to take his captaincy of the national team off of him. However, the […]

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Werner buzzing at Chelsea fan response after ‘hate’ in Germany

Timo Werner was delighted to hear his name sung by the Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday after he was ‘hated a lot’ in Germany. Germany striker Werner has mustered just four goals in 42 matches for club and country, and endured another frustrating night as the Blues edged Leicester 2-1 on Tuesday evening. […]

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ITK claim: Kane would refuse Spurs contract offer

Harry Kane ‘would refuse a new Tottenham contract, as of today’. The phrase ‘no sh*t’ comes to mind. The media has been awash with speculation over where Kane will go this summer after the England international told Spurs he wants to leave the club. His current six-year deal will be quite the hurdle for Kane […]

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Euro 2020: Benzema back in France squad after six-year exile

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was named in France’s provisional Euro 2020 squad by Didier Deschamps on Tuesday, ending a six-year absence from the national team. Deschamps’ decision came as a shock to the football world, with Benzema being left in the wilderness since 2015 due to his alleged role in a blackmail plot with […]

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Shaw vows to help prevent Man Utd fan ban for scarf throw

Luke Shaw has promised to help a Manchester United fan who claims he faces a three-year ban from Old Trafford for throwing a scarf towards the full-back. United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham on Tuesday night in their first match in front of supporters for more than a year. Red Devils fan […]

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Souness criticises Leicester ‘nibbler’ in Chelsea defeat

Grame Souness had a go at Leicester defender Wesley Fofana for his unnecessary “nibble” in Leicester’s costly defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday. The Foxes were deservedly beaten 2-1 at Stamford Bridge – a significant blow to their Champions League qualification hopes. Just a few days earlier, Leicester came out on top in the FA Cup […]

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Tuchel eases Kante concern ahead of Champions League final

Thomas Tuchel hopes N’Golo Kante has avoided injury by coming off early during Chelsea’s crucial 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester. Kante trudged out of the Stamford Bridge clash after little more than half an hour, complaining of twinges in his hamstrings. The World Cup-winning midfielder has been in sparkling form at the end of […]

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Tuchel: ‘Outstanding and courageous’ Chelsea cannot celebrate yet

Thomas Tuchel has insisted that it is too soon for Chelsea to celebrate as they still have work to do if they are to secure a spot in the top four. Chelsea attacked from the off in front of their returning fans. Leicester were fortunate to go into the break level as the hosts dominated. […]

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Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City: Advantage Tuchel’s men in race for top four

Goals from Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho (PEN) earn Chelsea a vital three points over their top four rivals Leicester City. Germany defender Rudiger bundled home Ben Chilwell’s deflected corner with his thigh as Chelsea shook off Timo Werner’s two disallowed goals at Stamford Bridge. Jorginho calmly slotted a spot-kick to seal the Blues’ vital victory, […]

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Solskjaer urges Man U to avoid ‘fancy stuff’ after Fulham ‘wake-up call’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested that his Manchester United players were too eager to impress the 10,000 returning fans against Fulham. Old Trafford welcomed supporters back for the first time in 436 days on Tuesday evening, with the 10,000 in attendance making their feelings against the Glazer family loud and clear as they enjoyed their long-awaited […]

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