Inaugural Trophee Yachine Nominees Revealed
Alisson, Jan Oblak and Ederson are among the nominees for the inaugural Trophee Yachine, a new goalkeeper award introduced by France Football, organisers of the Ballon d’Or. Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris, Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen and Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich are also among the nominees. Despite the creation of this award, nominees remain eligible for […]
Palmer’s fans could decide outcome of GFA elections – Randy Abbey
Heart of Lions bankroller Randy Abbey has stated that he believes Wilfred Osei Palmer’s supporters will have a big part to play in the outcome of the upcoming GFA Presidential elections. Palmer, who is considered by many as one of the top contenders vying for the vacant top seat was disqualified due to breaches of […]
El Clasico Postponed Due to Security Concerns
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed the postponement of the Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid due to concerns over political instability in Catalunya. Tensions in the region have been inflamed by a controversial court decision jailing several leading members of the Catalan independence movement for their role in organising a referendum on […]
La Liga More Important Than UCL – Messi
Lionel Messi believes La Liga is the “most important” competition for Barcelona, placing it ahead of the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Across his trophy-laden career to date, the 32-year-old has lifted the La Liga title a stunning 10 times with four Champions League crowns and six Copa del Reys also to his name. […]
Joel Matip Named PFA Player of the Month for September
Liverpool defender Joel Matip pipped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal), Callum Wilson (Bournemouth), Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City) and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez to the award following an online vote. Matip featured in all 3 of the Reds’ top-flight fixtures during September (Newcastle, Chelsea & Sheffield) and was instrumental in the Reds maintaining their […]
AC Milan Sack Manager Marco Giampaolo After Poor Start to Season
AC Milan have sacked manager Marco Giampaolo after only three and a half months in charge because of a poor start to the season. Milan are 13th in Serie A, three points above the relegation zone, after three wins in their first seven games. Giampaolo, 52, succeeded Gennaro Gattuso in June after the former Italy […]
Goalkeeper Tim Howard Announces Retirement
Former Manchester United and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has retired after playing his final game for Colorado Rapids. Howard, 40, said in January that he would retire at the end of the MLS season, his third with Colorado. The American, who made 339 Premier League appearances, won the FA Cup and League Cup during three […]
Valdes Dismissed as Barcelona Youth Coach
Barcelona have sacked Juvenil A head coach Victor Valdes with immediate effect, amid rumours of a bust-up with Patrick Kluivert behind the scenes. He was expected to oversee the development of Barca’s next generation of stars, but his coaching stint has been cut short prematurely. Widespread reports have suggested that Valdes and the club’s director […]
Wolves Reach European Group Stage for First Time Since 1980
Raul Jimenez and Leander Dendoncker fired Wolves into the Europa League group stage after a 2-1 win over Torino. Striker Jimenez struck his sixth goal in six European games to help send the hosts through 5-3 on aggregate in their play-off. Andrea Belotti briefly levelled in the second half before Dendocker struck to cap victory […]
Confirmed: Sánchez has joined Inter Milan on Loan
Inter Milan have sealed the loan signing of Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United on a season-long deal. United confirmed the exit of the Chile international on Thursday and wished the player well on their official Twitter account.Sanchez, 30, is the second player to swap Old Trafford for the San Siro this summer afterRomelu Lukaku moved […]
