FIFA’s top brass have confirmed that they are strongly considering an expansion but that means extra hosts – how exactly will it work? Football fans could be set for another twist in the long-running saga that is the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with FIFA officials hinting that the tournament could be expanded. At a…
Kante calms Chelsea exit rumours by ignoring talk of Real Madrid interest
The World Cup winner has refused to be drawn on speculation suggesting that he is among those on the summer wishlist of Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane N’Golo Kante has sought to calm exit talk at Chelsea by refusing to enter into a discussion regarding supposed interest from Real Madrid. The 2018-19 campaign has been a…
Martino looking to establish foundation as he begins Mexico journey
The new manager says before El Tri can turn their attention to particular competitions or goals, they must figure out how they are going to play Tata Martino has been in this position before. In addition to his debut match with Mexico on Friday against Chile, he has three more friendly matches to go before…
'Felix one of the best Portuguese talents since Cristiano Ronaldo' – Benfica president
The teenage forward has been lauded as one of the most exciting talents the nation has seen since the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira has hailed Joao Felix as one of the best talents Portugal has produced since Cristiano Ronaldo. 19-year-old forward Felix has recorded an astonishing 10 goals and five…
'He's loved by the fans' – Beckham backs Solskjaer to succeed at Man United
The Norwegian was confirmed as permanent manager at Old Trafford last week after winning 10 of his first 13 league games David Beckham has backed his former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to succeed as Manchester United’s permanent manager. The Norwegian was confirmed as United boss on a three-year contract last week, having won 10 of…
'Now he is ready' – Sarri backs Hudson-Odoi to take everyday role with Chelsea
Blues fans can expect to see the youngster starting more regularly after his head coach hailed his development over the course of the season Maurizio Sarri believes Callum Hudson-Odoi can become one of the “best players in Europe” after the Chelsea teenager impressed on his first Premier League start. Chelsea ran out 3-0 winners over Brighton…
'The reintegration is taking place gradually' – Marotta clarifies Icardi position after Lazio omission
The Inter striker was again left out despite having reached an agreement to return to training after being overlooked since February Mauro Icardi’s return to the Inter first team remains an ongoing process according to chief-executive Giuseppe Marotta after the Argentine was again left out of the squad to face Lazio. Having not played since…
Hasenhuttl apologises to Hughton for handshake delay
The Southampton boss was keen to play down the incident and stressed it was a simple mistake Ralph Hasenhuttl apologised to opposite number Chris Hughton for not shaking his hand in the immediate aftermath of Southampton’s 1-0 win at Brighton and Hove Albion. Saturday’s victory at the Amex Stadium lifted Saints five points clear of…
'In football, you never know' – Son insists Spurs are capable of Man City win
Pep Guardiola’s team have been described as the best side in the world, but the South Korean believes his club can utilise their new stadium Tottenham are ready for a tough encounter with Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next Tuesday and are confident of securing a win, claims forward…
Pochettino pleased to see Tottenham rest calls justified in win over Huddersfield
With one eye on the midweek Champions League clash against Manchester City, the Spurs boss opted to shuffle his pack on Saturday Mauricio Pochettino felt Tottenham’s resounding 4-0 Premier League win over Huddersfield Town on Saturday vindicated his decision to rest players ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie with Manchester City. Already without the injured Harry Kane…