Peru stripped of FIFA Under 17 Wold Cup hosting rights

The South American nation’s “organisational and infrastructure challenges” were enough to see their hosting rights stripped for the youth competition Peru will no longer be hosting the 2019 Under 17 World Cup.   The South American nation was set to host the even in October, having been awarded hosting rights last June.   FIFA have …

New era set to begin in Columbus for saved Crew and ambitious Porter

After nearly relocated to Austin, the club is set to stay in Columbus for the long haul with their new coach hoping for a true storybook ending Caleb Porter is a believer.  The former Portland Timbers head coach, now set to guide the Columbus Crew in the 2019 season, is blunt with his assessment of …

'VAR could make it better' – Ranieri backs technology following Fulham loss

The manager called on the Premier League using VAR to help out officials after his team’s latest loss Claudio Ranieri felt Fulham succumbed to stage fright following Javier Hernandez’s contentious equaliser in the eventual 3-1 loss to West Ham. Ryan Babel’s third-minute opener was cancelled out in controversial circumstances when Mexico striker Hernandez used his …

'You shouldn't be refereeing' – Warnock blasts official for missing 'blatant penalty'

Cardiff City were denied what appeared to be a certain penalty in their defeat to Watford, much to the frustration of the club’s boss Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has suggested Simon Hooper should not be refereeing Premier League games after his side’s 5-1 thumping by Watford on Friday. The Bluebirds were put to the sword …

Gattuso: Milan went 'up several gears' against Empoli

The side struggled in the first half, but turned on the style after the break to take an impressive 3-0 win Gennaro Gattuso was buoyed by AC Milan’s second-half display against Empoli, as the Rossoneri made light work of the Serie A strugglers on Friday. Milan were frustrated in the first half at San Siro, but …

City respond to allegations relating to Sancho deal

Claims that Manchester City concealed a payment to the winger’s agent have been described as an “attempt to damage the club’s reputation” Manchester City reiterated their belief that there is an “organised and clear” attempt to “damage the club’s reputation” after allegations were made claiming they gave Jadon Sancho’s agent a contract to work as …

Emery urges consistency as Arsenal push for top four

The Gunners boss has issued a challenge to his players as they seek to rediscover their best form Arsenal boss Unai Emery has urged his players to show more consistency in order to get their top four challenge back on track.  The Gunners embarked on a 22-game unbeaten run earlier in the season, but their …

PSG president: Wenger will not be new sporting director

The former Arsenal boss has been heavily linked with a move to the French capital, but those rumours have been played down Arsene Wenger will not become Paris Saint-Germain’s new sporting director, according to the club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Wenger has been without a job since stepping down as Arsenal boss at the end of …

Neymar and Mbappe '2000 per cent' staying at PSG – Al-Khelaifi

The French side’s stars have been linked with moves away from the club, but Nasser Al-Khelaifi says they are “2,000 per cent” staying put Paris Saint-Germain will not have to sell Neymar or Kylian Mbappe to meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, according to the Ligue 1 club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. PSG last year rejected allegations made …

Klopp hopes 'outstanding' end to season will secure title for Liverpool

The Reds boss feels his side have regained crucial momentum as they prepare for Sunday’s clash against Manchester United Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side are ready for an “outstanding last period of the season” as they look to secure their first league title for 29 years. After back-to-back draws against Leicester and West Ham, …