Man City honour Joe Hart by naming training pitch after him

The Burnley goalkeeper has been recognised for his 12 years with the Premier League champions, helping them win the title in 2011-12 and 2013-14 Manchester City have honoured former goalkeeper Joe Hart by naming a training pitch after him. The 31-year-old Burnley ‘keeper won two Premier League titles with the club, making over 300 appearances …

Robben: Thirty-four is not too old, there is only good or bad

The Bayern Munich winger has seen his club side struggle for form this season, but he is refusing to read too much into individual and collective dips Arjen Robben does not want to be judged on his age at Bayern Munich, with the experienced winger admitting there is “only good or bad”. The Dutchman has …

Neymar needs to mature to reach Messi levels – Xavi

A former Barcelona star sees further improvement to come in Brazil international, while also defending an Argentine icon from Diego Maradona criticism Xavi believes Neymar “has to mature” if he is to reach the same level as Lionel Messi. The former Barcelona midfielder was asked to assess the merits of his two ex-team-mates and, although he …

Valverde not worried about extending Barcelona contract

The Spanish side’s boss says he is solely focused on the upcoming matches against Inter and Real Madrid Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde said he does not care about a contract extension as he dismissed speculation over his future with the La Liga champions. Valverde’s deal expires at the end of the season and the …

'Ozil looks laid back but he's world class' – Iwobi learning from Arsenal leader

The German playmaker put in an inspirational performance for the Gunners against Leicester, with his efforts having earned widespread praise Mesut Ozil has been hailed as “world class” by Arsenal team-mate Alex Iwobi, with the German boasting match-winning ability despite often looking “laid back”. The World Cup-winning midfielder showcased those talents in his most recent …

Ronaldinho has passport seized and just £5 in bank account after failure to pay £1.7m fine

Prosecutors found a nominal amount at the former Brazil and Barcelona star’s disposal despite the large fine he was slapped with three years ago A court in Brazil has seized the passports of Ronaldinho and his brother over their failure to pay a fine for building on an environmental protection area. The former Barcelona and …

Juventus defender Bonucci to be surprisingly benched for Milan clash

The centre-back appears set to miss out against his former side, with Massimiliano Allegri preferring Mehdi Benatia instead Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci is set to begin Sunday’s clash against former club AC Milan on the bench, Goal understands.  Bonucci has started 10 of Juve’s 11 Serie A matches this season, with the Old Lady beginning …

Sherrod Brown: I’m happy staying in the Senate

After deciding not to throw his hat in the already-crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field, Sen. Sherrod Brown said Sunday morning that he thinks he can do more from his position in the Senate. “You can run three different ways,” Brown (D-Ohio) told Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet the Press.“ “You can run as Eeyore, where …

Sanders walks back suggestion Bezos meddled in Washington Post coverage

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today dialed back his suggestion that there’s a connection between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ ownership of The Washington Post and what Sanders views as negative coverage of his presidential campaign. “Do I think Jeff Bezos is on the phone, telling the editor of The Washington Post what to do? Absolutely not. …