Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been lavishing praise on West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.Speaking about strengths that the 22-year-old possesses as a footballer, Mourinho listed five different attributes including composure, maturity, teamwork, decision making, and his ability to provide stability and protection:“I like what he shows...
Read NewsEverton have included Rangers manager Steven Gerrard on their list of replacements for Carlo Ancelotti, according to The Athletic.The Light Blues boss is said to be “in the frame” along with Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez, West Ham’s David Moyes, former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca, Ajax’s Erik ten Hag and...
Read NewsBrighton are now the third English Premier League club to register an interest in Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard, according to reports in the UK.The Seagulls are said to be hopeful of beating Arsenal and Leicester to the Frenchman’s signature by offering guaranteed first-team football.Edouard may not be first choice if...
Read NewsNational Writer: Charles Boehm Berhalter reveals four starters for USMNT vs. Japan pre-World Cup friendly Gregg Berhalter has revealed four of his 11 lineup decisions for the US men’s national team’s Friday friendly vs. Japan (8:26 am ET), giving the nod to Aaron Long to start alongside Walker Zimmerman at...
Read NewsBrentford travel to Anfield on Sunday looking to win their first away game against Liverpool since November 1937.Meetings between the two sides have been scarce over the years due to them spending long periods at opposite ends of the football pyramid.The 2021-22 campaign is the first since 1946-47 that they...
Read NewsWatch all the breaking news from Transfer Deadline Day via beIN CONNECT! What an end to transfer deadline day! Antoine Griezmann seals a sensational late return to Atletico Madrid, whilst Luuk de Jong joins Barca from Sevilla! Still pending those official announcements... but I think it might be time for bed! OFFICIAL. La Liga...
Read NewsManchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are all keeping tabs on Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports in the Italian media.The 22-year-old only recently signed a new three-year contract with the Serie A champions but the Italian club’s financial problems mean he could still be available this summer.Bastoni is...
Read NewsChelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that defensive considerations played a big part in Romelu Lukaku coming on at halftime against West Ham on Saturday.Tuchel says the Belgian was not ready to play 45 minutes after a slow recovery from an ankle injury but he still opted to use him...
Read NewsManchester United are among the teams likely to make a move for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to Tuttomercatoweb.com.The Italian website reports that the Dutchman’s agent Mino Raiola is trying to find a new club for his client, but options are believed to be limited as the player is...
Read NewsLiverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold says Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are the two toughest players he has faced in the Premier League.While he did praise De Bruyne, he reserved special mention for Hazard, with the former Chelsea star being his trickiest opponent by quite some way:“Hazard. Eden Hazard. The...
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