Month: February 2019

The goalkeeper believes the star attacker’s injury will problematic for his club but hopes they can gift him a chance to play in the latter stages Neymar’s absence against Manchester United is going to a problem for Paris Saint-Germain, according to goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. The star attacker went down in January against Strasbourg, suffering a …

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The tournament will soon be narrowed down to just eight teams, but when will the draw be? Goal brings you everything you need to know The knockout stage of the 2018-19 Champions League is here and some of Europe’s biggest clubs remain in the competition. Sixteen teams have progressed from the group stage and that …

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The manager’s change in approach from the club’s days under Jose Mourinho has won the forward’s seal of approval Anthony Martial wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to remain as Manchester United manager and is enjoying the caretaker boss’ “different intentions” when compared to predecessor Jose Mourinho. Martial scored a superb solo goal in United’s 3-0 win …

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The Frenchman hopes that the home faithful will be in full voice for Tottenham on Wednesday when the German giants arrive in London Ahead of Tottenham’s huge Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund, Hugo Lloris has urged the Wembley crowd to play their part. Spurs kick off the first leg of their last-16 tie against …

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Many thought the goalkeeper was well past his best after leaving Madrid in 2015, but his form has Porto on track for titles When a 34-year-old Iker Casillas waved a tearful goodbye to Real Madrid in 2015, many believed they would never again see the best of one of football’s greatest goalkeepers. His career as …

Read more “San Iker is back! The rebirth of Real Madrid legend Casillas at Porto”

The veteran winger believes his former club will have to do things the hard way as their Brazilian talisman sits out the trip to Old Trafford Neymar is “technically above everybody” at Paris Saint-Germain according to Nene, who feels his fellow Brazilian can still achieve all his ambitions in Paris. PSG travel to Manchester United …

Read more “'Neymar is above everybody' – Nene laments PSG star's absence ahead of CL clash with Man Utd”

Goal takes a look at how much the former Red Devil and England star earns, his sponsorship deals, charity work and overall net worth Paul Scholes has enjoyed a shining career at Manchester United, and has been named one of the greatest midfielders to have ever graced the Premier League – becoming one of Old …

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The World Cup-winning goalkeeper is confident that he will be back to full fitness in time for an eagerly-anticipated Champions League last-16 tie Manuel Neuer has confidently claimed that he “will be between the sticks” when Bayern Munich take in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter with Liverpool. The German giants are …

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Our Fantasy writer shares his personal Goal Champions League team featuring stars from Manchester City, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Lyon, and more We are just a day away from the return of Champions League action and our fantasy expert is back to share his personal XI ahead of the Round of 16. There are some notable …

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The World Cup winner, who took in a spell at Old Trafford during his playing days, briefly discussed a return to England while in charge of PSG Laurent Blanc has revealed that he held talks with Manchester United about becoming the club’s manager following the dismissal of David Moyes in 2014. The Red Devils were …

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