Jones over 'cr*p' FA Cup final outing as he prepares for Hazard reunion

The Manchester United defender endured a disappointing afternoon against Chelsea at Wembley, but his focus now is on England duty at the World Cup Manchester United defender Phil Jones insists he has put a “cr*p” FA Cup Final performance behind him as he gears up for England’s World Cup campaign. Jones endured a torrid time …

Top 10 biggest VAR controversies: From Confederations Cup chaos to technology breakdowns

The technology is being rolled out with the aim of eradicating refereeing errors, but its introduction has not been without drama Having been trialled in competitions across the planet over the past year and a bit, VAR (Video Assistant Referee) will be in operation on the biggest stage of them all this summer – the World …

Rudiger intends to win at Chelsea, with or without Conte

The Germany international defender insists uncertainty regarding the managerial situation at Stamford Bridge will not impact on player hunger Antonio Rudiger has given his backing to under-fire Chelsea manager Antonio Conte as the Italian’s future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear. Conte marked his debut season in charge by winning the Premier League in 2016-17 but Chelsea’s …

Chelsea at risk of losing Hazard after miserable season, says former striker Gudjohnsen

The Blues are at risk of losing their star forward following their poor performance in 2017-18, the former striker has said Eidur Gudjohnsen is worried Chelsea could lose Eden Hazard after failing to qualify for the Champions League.  The Blues won the Premier League title in 2016-17 but could only finish fifth last term, amid …

Conte didn't cost Chelsea – the board did, says Gullit

The inaction of those upstairs caused dressing room unrest that the Italian could have done without, according to the Netherlands assistant boss Chelsea endured a tough season, but it was not the fault of manager Antonio Conte, according to former boss Ruud Gullit. The Dutchman spent two years in charge at Stamford Bridge from 1996-98 …

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich emigrates to Israel

The Russian-born backer of the Blues has been granted citizenship of the country and has reportedly bought a property in Tel Aviv Roman Abramovich, the multibillionaire owner of Chelsea, has formally taken up Israeli citizenship after not yet receiving a renewed visa to the UK. His visa for the UK expired last month, with more …

Pogba needs better players around him at Man Utd, says Keane

The Frenchman needs “better help”, according to a former captain of the Old Trafford side Paul Pogba is being held back at Manchester United by those players around him, says club legend Roy Keane. The France international midfielder, who has been selected in Didier Deschamps’ side for World Cup 2018, has regularly courted criticism since …

Victoria Lopyreva expects Pogba to stay at Manchester United as she promises 'best World Cup ever'

The 2018 World Cup ambassador and former Miss Russia is confident that her friend will not leave Old Trafford this year World Cup 2018 ambassador and Manchester United fan Victoria Lopyreva is desperate for Paul Pogba to remain at the club this summer despite his frosty relationship with manager Jose Mourinho. Pogba’s future at Old …

Why Mourinho was wrong to question Lukaku's injury against Chelsea

The United manager blamed the front man’s decision to declare himself unfit for the FA Cup loss, but the player had every right to protect his body Manchester United’s 2017-18 season is over but the fallout from Saturday’s FA Cup final is not. Jose Mourinho’s decision to publicly question Romelu Lukaku’s desire to play at …