Football clubs are giving too much power to managers – Ex-Shanghai SIPG technical director

Too many big clubs make mistakes that businesses of their size simply shouldn’t make; so long as the hiring and firing continues, it won’t ever stop This is who we are. This is what we do. This is what we are trying to achieve. Three basic statements that no serious football club should have trouble …

'It would have been easier to stay in England' – Matondo relishing Schalke challenge

The Wales winger became the latest British youngster to move to Germany after leaving Manchester City for £11 million in January Schalke’s new signing Rabbi Matondo is looking forward to playing in the Bundesliga after signing for the German club in January. Matondo is looking to follow in the footsteps of former team-mate Jadon Sancho …

Schmeichel fires back at Neville over PSG tie prediction: I don't know why he said that

The former Red Devils goalkeeper has blasted his former team-mate’s comments and suggested that his old club can make a dramatic comeback Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has hit out at Gary Neville for suggesting their old club would not be able to overturn their deficit against Paris Saint-Germain. United lost 2-0 to PSG at …

From Justin Kluivert to De Ligt and De Jong: Ajax's Dutch talent factory has reopened

The Amsterdam side’s famous youth system is churning out top talents once again, but will they ever return to the top of the game? “I have lifted a European Cup as a player,” Ajax legend and head of player policy Marc Overmars told NRC  this week, “that’s what I want as a director.” Since the …

Lucas Moura: Spurs fighting for titles even without spending & Kane in world's top three strikers

The Brazil international feels that the Lilywhites are overachieving this season and that his attacking colleague is one of the best in the business Tottenham winger Lucas Moura has praised Harry Kane as one of the top three strikers in world football and told  DAZN and  Goal  that the team are exceeding expectations without spending …

Dortmund genius Reus would have challenged for the Ballon d’Or but for injuries

The German, who will miss his side’s Champions League clash with Tottenham, could have achieved great things had he not been plagued by fitness issues Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning team had almost everything: a media-friendly head coach, a perfect blend of old and young players, quality in every position. What they did not have, though, …

Sancho following in Ronaldinho's footsteps having idolised Barcelona icon growing up

The teenage Borussia Dortmund forward has revealed that the Brazilian was his boyhood hero, with his own path to superstardom now being carved out Jadon Sancho is fast becoming an inspirational figure in his own right at Borussia Dortmund, but the teenage forward has revealed to DAZN and Goal that he wanted to emulate Barcelona …

Dani Alves: It's time for PSG to lose Champions League virginity

The Brazilian full-back says the French champions are eyeing European glory after Tuesday night’s impressive triumph at Manchester United Dani Alves said Paris Saint-Germain have to win the Champions League once and for all this season following their first-leg victory over Manchester United in the last 16. Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe scored in the …

Tuchel thought Di Maria had a good relationship with Man Utd fans as beer & boos mar his return

The Paris Saint Germain boss waxed lyrical over the Argentine’s performance on his return to the Theatre of Dreams Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel admits he was surprised by the boos Angel Di Maria received during the first leg last-16 win over Manchester United. The Argentina winger was regularly jeered by the home fans at Old Trafford, who …