The German boss has been a long-time admirer of the Argentina attacker and relishes coaching him at the Parc Des Princes Angel Di Maria’s performances in the absence of Neymar and Edinson Cavani are a “gift” to Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel. Di Maria hit a brace in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Dijon in the …
The Argentina ace is Barcelona’s go-to penalty-taker, but following a recent miss in La Liga, should he really be taking spot-kick duties? Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Real Valladoid in La Liga in mid-February, a blemish in the Argentine’s usually reliable record of converting spot-kicks on club duty. The miss didn’t prove too be …
The 22-year-old has impressed since replacing Jasper Cillessen at the Johan Cruyff Arena and could be called on to do so again at Camp Nou Andre Onana’s agent has confirmed Barcelona are interested in signing the goalkeeper back from Ajax. The 22-year-old shot stopper joined Barca in 2010 from the Samuel Eto’o Foundation in Cameroon …
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The Real Madrid captain faces an additional ban after his yellow card against Ajax in the Champions League last-16 first leg Sergio Ramos has been charged by UEFA for deliberately earning a yellow card in Real Madrid’s Champions League last-16 first-leg win at Ajax. The Spain international was booked in the 89th minute of his …
Developments within the rule book and off the field mean that players today are taking part in a very different sport than their predecessors It’s often said that football wasn’t invented in 1992, whenever the issue of a broken record on the part of a Premier League team or player is brought up. But there …
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Competing for three more trophies will be tough for the cub, according to the Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini warned former club Manchester City of the difficulties they face later in the season in their bid for a quadruple. City won the Carabao Cup on Sunday and are still in contention for the Premier League, Champions …
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Italy boss Roberto Mancini has seen the Portuguese star in Serie A, but the Bianconeri are waiting on an inspirational showing in European competition Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he is not doing “what he’s done in the past” when in Champions League action, with Roberto Mancini seeing more success for the Juventus star in …
The Atletico Madrid boss turned around to the crowd and grabbed his crotch as his side celebrated their goal against Juventus Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been charged with improper conduct by UEFA following an incident during the 2-0 Champions League win over Juventus. UEFA did not confirm what action Simeone is being charged …
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Head coach Niko Kovac has been criticised by the defender over his lack of game-time for the Bundesliga champions Rafinha has hit out at Niko Kovac over his lack of minutes for Bayern Munich this season, claiming the head coach has not been fair to him. Defender Rafinha has made six starts in the Bundesliga …
The Uruguay international missed the first leg of the Champions League tie at Old Trafford but is set to be fit for the return at Parc des Princes Edinson Cavani is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain training this week, coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed. PSG’s record goalscorer suffered a hip injury in the win …
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