Rooney blames sleeping tablets for public intoxication arrest

Click:CNC machining Wayne Rooney has said his public intoxication arrest came when he was left “disorientated” by prescribed sleeping tablets he took on a flight while drinking. It emerged on Sunday that the former Manchester United and England captain was taken into custody in the US after a flight from Saudi Arabia touched down. Police …

Owen and McAteer come to blows during legends match

Michael Owen and Jason McAteer were involved in a bust-up during a six-a-side legends tournament on Sunday. The pair, who used to be team-mates at Liverpool, were on opposing sides when England and the Republic of Ireland played in the Star Sixes competition. During the match, Owen kicked out at McAteer off the ball before …

Crystal Palace keeper Hennessey denies making ‘Nazi salute’

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has denied making a Nazi salute while celebrating his side’s FA Cup win against Grimsby on Saturday night. Wales international Hennessey, 31, appeared to be making the gesture in a picture posted on Instagram by Palace’s German midfielder Max Meyer. Hennessey is seen in the background of a group photograph …

Klopp explains why £52m signing Keita is out of form

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Naby Keita has yet to reproduce the form which persuaded him to spend £52million on the midfielder – but it is not a concern. The 23-year-old has made 18 appearances since arriving in the summer – 12 months after the Reds agreed a deal to sign him from RB Leipzig …

Solskjaer on emulating Busby’s start: ‘I never look back’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emulated Sir Matt Busby’s historic start to life in the Manchester United hotseat, but the caretaker boss is more interested in improving performances than breaking records right now. Parachuted into the dugout after Jose Mourinho’s tumultuous reign was brought to an end last month, the 1999 treble winner has overseen victories …

Journalist claims Man Utd are in talks over £32m Roma defender

Manchester United have opened talks with agent Mino Raiola over a possible deal for Roma defender Kostas Manolas, one journalist claims. It has been claimed that United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has settled on the Greece centre-half as the answer to their defensive shortcomings. The Red Devils have improved significantly under the Norwegian, but he …

Guardiola heaps praises on De Bruyne after rout of Rotherham

Pep Guardiola believes a fit-again Kevin De Bruyne could give Manchester City an extra edge for the remainder of the season. De Bruyne played a starring role on his latest return from injury as City thrashed Rotherham 7-0 in the third round of the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Belgium playmaker …

Wayne Rooney arrested for ‘swearing and public intoxication’

Wayne Rooney was arrested in the US accused of public intoxication, police have said. The former Manchester United and England captain was taken into custody on December 16 in Virginia, officials said on Sunday. It is believed the 33-year-old, who now places for American team DC United, was detained at Washington’s Dulles airport, which is …

Ribery given hefty fine after expletive Salt Bae tirade on social media

Bayern Munich have issued Franck Ribery with a “hefty fine” for a foul-mouthed tirade at his critics on social media following his visit to a steak restaurant in Dubai during the club’s winter break. The 35-year-old former France international, who has a turbulent history of clashing with the media, caused a furore in Germany and …

Former Liverpool man reveals how much Andy Robertson may be worth

Stoke City’s Charlie Adam believes that Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is the best left-back in the Champions League currently. Robertson suffered relegation to the Championship with Hull City, but then moved to Anfield and has since gone on to nail down a spot in Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI. Now, the Scotland international is worth as much …