De Jong fires back at reports surrounding Barcelona future
Frenkie de Jong has launched a fierce response to what he describes as a wave of “fake news” surrounding his Barcelona career, insisting several reports about his relationship with the club and Hansi Flick are simply untrue. The 29-year-old midfielder is currently facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee ligament injury, […]
Carrick embraces Manchester United title talk ahead of new season
Michael Carrick is refusing to shy away from Manchester United title ambitions, insisting his side have the potential to achieve something “really special” during the new Premier League season. The United boss is preparing for his first full campaign in charge after making a strong impression as interim head coach during the second half of […]
Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Rimmer dies at 78 after historic career
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78, bringing to an end the life of a player whose career was woven into two of English football’s most historic European triumphs. Rimmer enjoyed a distinguished career that also included spells with Arsenal, Swansea City and Luton Town, but […]
New Zealand breaks ranks over Gianni Infantino FIFA presidency
Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president has suffered another major setback after New Zealand Football (NZF) formally withdrew its support ahead of next year’s FIFA Congress. The decision puts New Zealand at odds with the wider Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and adds another national association to the growing list of football bodies […]
Bellingham calls Jose Mourinho partnership a ‘dream’ at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham has admitted that working with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid is a “dream”, with the England midfielder eager to begin a new chapter under the Portuguese coach. Bellingham is entering his fourth season at the Spanish giants and arrives at the new campaign with renewed ambition after a difficult trophyless period for the […]
Carneiro fires back at Mourinho and Terry over Chelsea row
Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro has reignited one of the most controversial episodes of Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea reign after responding to comments made by the Portuguese manager and John Terry in a new Netflix documentary. The dispute dates back 11 years, but Mourinho’s documentary has brought the explosive 2015 incident back into the spotlight. […]
