Chelsea have appealed against Fifa’s decision to ban them from signing players in the next two transfer windows. It follows the world governing body’s investigation into Chelsea’s signing of foreign under-18 players. Fifa says it found breaches in 29 cases out of 92 investigated, including striker Bertrand Traore, now at Lyon. The ban, which runs […]
Jurgen Klopp says a “wild opponent” and windy conditions played a factor as Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Everton on Super Sunday. The result means Liverpool are a point behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, the first time they have not been top having played the same […]
Arsenal boss Unai Emery said midfielder Mesut Ozil would continue to be rotated after making only his second start of 2019 in the Europa League victory over Bate Borisov on Thursday. The Gunners reached the last 16 as a 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium took them through 3-1 on aggregate. Ozil played the full 90 […]
It’s news that Chelsea have been bracing for, for the last six months. FIFA has give the Premier League side a two transfer window ban by FIFA for breaching the rules around the transfer of minors. The threat of the ban, which we have written about before, is one of the reasons why Chelsea splashed […]
Arsenal manager Unai Emery says “the key is in Mesut Ozil’s hands” as the midfielder tries to regain his first-team place. Ozil is the Gunners’ highest-paid player, having signed a £350,000-a-week contract in 2018, but has started only 13 of 26 league games this season. “He needs to be consistent in training and for matches, […]
Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool only had themselves to blame after their Champions League hopes were left hanging in the balance. Bayern Munich played with the composure of a team who have reached the Champions League semi-finals eight times in the last decade and they summoned an excellent defensive performance to secure a 0-0 draw. But […]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed Paul Pogba as “one of the best attacking midfielders in the world” after he inspired Manchester United to victory at Chelsea. The Frenchman made a goal for Ander Herrera before scoring one himself in an impressive 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge just six days after seeing red during the Champions […]
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has revealed the Serie A leaders are interested in Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. The Argentine was replaced by goalkeeper Samir Handanovic as captain last week amid contract talks and refused to travel for their Europa League victory at Rapid Vienna a day later. The club subsequently announced Icardi would […]
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos will definitely be free to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey after picking up another convenient card in the 2-1 defeat by Girona. Ramos went into the match on four La Liga bookings, knowing a fifth would activate a one-match domestic ban, and was cautioned in the 64th minute […]