Arjen Robben Announces Retirement From Football
Dutch winger Arjen Robben announced on Thursday he is ending his playing career at the age of 35 after a 10-year spell with German giants Bayern Munich. “It is without a doubt the most difficult decision I have had to make in my career, my heart says yes, my body says no,” Robben told the […]
Revealed: Real Madrid’s 2019/20 LaLiga fixtures
Real Madrid’s 2019/20 LaLiga fixtures have been released and here are all the details of who the Whites are playing when. We’ll travel to Vigo to take on Celta in our opening match of the 2019/20 season. Our first home fixture comes the following week against Valladolid. The first El Clásico of the 2019/20 season […]
‘I Am Used To Criticism’ Coach Kwasi Appiah
After guiding Ghana to top Group F in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Coach Kwasi Appiah says he is used to criticism. Ghana, finishing Group F with five points, before the 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau, recorded two streak stalemates against Benin and Cameroon. That generated heated criticism from most football circles; and to […]
Mikel Obi to miss rest of AFCON 2019
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, could miss the remainder of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Goal reports. The 32-year-old strained his knee during Nigeria defeat 2-0 loss to Madagascar last weekend and was replaced by Alex Iwobi in the 59th minute. After several checks by the medical staff, Mikel Obi was ruled out […]
OFFICIAL: Manchester City confirm the signing of Rodri for a club-record fee
Man City have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Atletico Madrid. Manchester City announce the signing of midfielder Rodri from Atletico for a club-record £62.8million Rodri becomes City’s second signing of the summer after they yesterday activated the buy-back clause to bring Angelino back. Rodri signs a five year contract and will wear the no.16 shirt during his […]
Leicester City Sign Ayoze Pérez From Newcastle United
The 25-year-old joins from fellow Premier League side Newcastle United and has put pen-to-paper on a four-year contract at King Power Stadium to become the Foxes’ second signing of the summer, after the addition of James Justin from Luton Town. Pérez, who has scored the winning goal on each of his previous two visits to King Power […]
Buffon passes Juve medical
Gianluigi Buffon has passed his medical ahead of re-joining Juventus on a free transfer. Buffon checked into Juve’s J Medical facility on Thursday morning, and he has now completed his tests. He is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Bianconeri imminently, before being announced as their latest signing. The goalkeeper is then likely […]
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has license revoked in Brazil
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has had his car license removed while on holidays in his native Brazil after refusing a breathalyser test. The report in Marca outlines how the full-back also had to pay a €600 fine for the incident and will not be allowed to drive in the country for the next year. Six years ago, […]
OFFICIAL: Chelsea Appoint Lampard as Manager
Frank Lampard has left Derby to take up the vacant manager’s position at Chelsea. The former Blues midfielder, one of the greatest and most-decorated in the club’s history, has signed a three-year contract to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Lampard’s assistant at Derby, former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris, and first-team coach Chris Jones also […]
Copa America 2019: Jesus Strikes as Hosts Down Argentina to Reach Final
Brazil moved into their first Copa America final since 2007 with a 2-0 win over Argentina in Belo Horizonte. Gabriel Jesus starred for Tite’s men, scoring the opener before setting up Roberto Firmino’s sealer in the semi-final at the Estadio Mineirao. Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina had their chances, hitting the woodwork twice through the […]
