Tapuai back for Force

Ben Tapuai returns to the Force’s starting side for the first time in three weeks, as they prepare to face the Blues. The outside centre is the only change to the side’s starting XV, with the team coming off a bye last weekend. Prop Pek Cowan, who re-signed with the franchise earlier this week, will …

No problem with Icardi attending Superclasico, says Spalletti

The Real Madrid target has been crucial to the Italian club, who have to better Tottenham’s result in order to progress in the Champions League There is no problem with Mauro Icardi after the striker was in Madrid for the Copa Libertadores final just two days before a crucial Champions League fixture, according to Inter coach Luciano Spalletti. The …

Memphis Depay's love of rap: Ex-Man Utd player's music side career

Not many footballers can say they are also rappers, but the Netherlands international can. Goal takes a look at his freestyle music Click Here: brisbane lions guernsey 2019 John Barnes might – understandably – be the first name that springs to mind when you mention football and rap, but Memphis Depay is doing his best …

'Raheem is an incredible human being' – Guardiola rallies behind Sterling amid racism storm

The Englishman was praised for his strength of character by the Manchester City boss and fellow team-mate Leroy Sane Pep Guardiola has hailed Raheem Sterling as an “incredible person” after the Manchester City and England winger spoke out amid allegations he was subjected to racist abuse. Sterling issued a statement via his Instagram account on …

Drogba claims key role in Chelsea's £32m capture of Kante

The Blues legend has revealed that he advised those at Stamford Bridge to make a move for the French midfielder shortly after he joined Leicester Chelsea legend Didier Drogba claims to have played an important role in the club’s capture of N’Golo Kante. Back in the summer of 2016, the Blues agreed to part with …

Diego Costa foot surgery successful, Atletico Madrid confirm

The Spanish giants have not revealed how long the striker will be out for, but the 30-year-old’s treatment has supposedly gone well Diego Costa’s foot surgery has been a success, Atletico Madrid have confirmed. Costa has been playing with pain throughout the 2018-19 campaign, caused by a pin in the fifth metatarsal on his left …

Man City Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Crystal Palace

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday Pep Guardiola will be able to call upon Kevin De Bruyne when Manchester City take on Crystal Palace on Saturday. De Bruyne came on as a substitute against Everton last weekend and started in the Carabao Cup in …

What is Eleven Sports? How to live stream La Liga & Serie A in the UK

Eleven Sports acquired the rights to show Serie A and La Liga from BT in the UK – but confusion now reigns over its future Eleven Sports acquired the rights to show La Liga and Serie A from BT Sport ahead of the 2018-19 season and fans are able to follow Barcelona’s defence of their league …

Does Ozil fit in tactically at Arsenal under Emery?

The German has endured a stop-start season amid claims he doesn’t fit into his coach’s 3-4-2-1 system, so is there still room for him at the Emirates? Five months into his tenure as Arsenal manager and the biggest conundrum facing Unai Emery should not have come as a surprise. Mesut Ozil, Arsenal’s great enigma, has …

Arsenal and Tottenham fined over derby melee

The FA has punished the Gunners and Spurs after infringements in the Premier League encounter Arsenal and Tottenham have been fined £45,000 and £50,000 respectively by the Football Association (FA) after admitting charges of failing to control their players in the north London Derby on December 2. The charges related to the scuffle that broke …