Iheanacho hopes Foxes can banish last season’s top-four heartache

In-form Kelechi Iheanacho admits Leicester are out to end the lingering pain of last season. The striker scored his 14th goal in his last 14 games when he bagged the winner in Monday’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Three wins from the Foxes’ final five games would guarantee a Champions League finish, even if West […]

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UEFA to allow expanded 26-man squads at this summer’s Euros

UEFA has given the green light for nations to name expanded squads of 26 players for this summer’s rearranged European Championship, according to reports. Having postponed the tournament last year, changes to the original competition continue as Euro 2020 goes ahead amid the coronavirus-shaped backdrop. UEFA’s executive committee last month confirmed teams will be able […]

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Poch insists Man City clash not a ‘personal battle’ with Pep

Mauricio Pochettino insists Paris St Germain’s Champions League semi-final against Manchester City is not a personal battle between him and Pep Guardiola. The Argentinian also says his memorable victory over City in the competition with Tottenham two years ago will have no bearing on the contest. French champions PSG, runners-up last season, host City in […]

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Ancelotti says Coleman’s ‘contract with Everton is forever’

Carlo Ancelotti says he is in no rush to hand Everton captain Seamus Coleman a new deal because the Irishman’s contract with the club is “forever”. Coleman has spent over 12 years at Goodison Park since joining in a £60,000 transfer from Sligo Rovers and made his 345th Everton appearance in Friday’s 1-0 Premier League […]

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‘Crazy’ Levy should plump for Howe, says ex-Spurs striker

Darren Bent says he would like Eddie Howe to succeed Jose Mourinho as Tottenham boss, but admits anything is possible with “crazy” Daniel Levy in charge. Ryan Mason is at the helm at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until the end of the season with Levy on the lookout for a permanent replacement for Mourinho. A […]

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PFA chief Taylor: Players showed care for fans with ESL criticism

Gordon Taylor, the outgoing chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, has praised the role of players in derailing the breakaway European Super League project. The Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ were involved in the plans to form a new European competition. It would have had a catastrophic impact on the Champions League and sent domestic […]

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Ferdinand warns Arteta against Arsenal transfer error

Rio Ferdinand has urged Mikel Arteta not to sell Joe Willock permanently after his impressive performances for Newcastle. Willock started just two Premier League games under Arteta in the first half of this season before his loan move to Newcastle was secured on transfer deadline day. The midfielder has thrived under Steve Bruce, scoring four […]

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Everton, Barcelona given chance to sign Juve star Rabiot

Juventus have offered midfield star Adrien Rabiot to Everton and Barcelona, according to reports. The French international has been an important part of their first team this season but looks set to be sold as they plan a rebuild. Juventus’ nine-year spell as Serie A champions will soon come to an end as Inter Milan […]

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Chelsea boss Tuchel critical of new Champions League format

Thomas Tuchel has become the latest manager to voice his concerns about the new Champions League format, just before Chelsea’s semi-final clash against Real Madrid. The German feels last week’s European Super League saga allowed the Champions League changes to go under the radar. Counterparts Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have both expressed their discontent […]

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Everton plan €40m bid for ex-Liverpool hero Coutinho

Everton are reportedly readying a bid to sign former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian notched 54 goals and 45 assists in 201 appearances for Liverpool before making a club-record move to Barcelona in January 2018. But he has endured a tough time in Spain following his £120million move, has […]

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