Category: Soccer Players

Peter Crouch (right) has become the 26th player to score 100 Premier League goals.

Peter Crouch spoke of his joy at joining some of his heroes in the “prestigious club” of players to have scored 100 Premier League goals after the veteran Stoke striker reached the landmark in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Everton. The 36-year-old registered his century with a close-range finish in the seventh minute at the Bet365 Stadium before celebrating the milestone by performing his well-known ‘robot’ dance routine.

Centurion Crouch certain he still has a lot more to offer

REUTERS: Stoke City striker Peter Crouch dismissed talks of retirement and said there is still a lot more to come after he scored his 100th Premier League goal during Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Everton.The 36-year-old brought up his century of goals almost 15 years on from opening his account for Aston Villa against Newcastle Untied in April 2002 with a simple finish early in the first half at the bet365 Stadium.” I’m really pleased.

Former Chelsea, England midfielder Lampard retires at 38

Frank Lampard retired from soccer on Thursday, ending a 21-year career in which he won every major honour at club level with Chelsea and established himself as the Premier League’s highest-scoring midfielder. Renowned for his professionalism, work rate and the timing of his runs into the penalty box, the 38-year-old Lampard will go down as one of the greats of the Premier League era.

Juventus gets $3.7M to top UEFA table of Euro 2016 payments

Juventus’ midfielder Sami Khedira celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sassuolo, at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. NYON, Switzerland – Juventus got nearly 3.5 million euros from UEFA to top the list of club payments for releasing players for the 2016 European Championship.

Their time to shine: Tech counting on young defensive linemen to make up for void in recruiting class

One of the takeaways from national signing day 2017 is Texas Tech football coaches seem confident the potential of the young defensive linemen they’ve added in the last two years allowed them to almost forego that position in recruiting this year. Nelson Mbanasor, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive end from Pflugerville Hendrickson, was the lone player among 19 newcomers who projects as a defensive linemen which, given the team’s defensive struggles, led to some raised eyebrows.

Can Michael Kightly’s promotion experience help Burton Albion to stay in the Championship?

Burnley loanee Michael Kightly hopes his experience of gaining promotion from the Championship in the past can help Burton Albion at the other end of the division. The 31-year-old winger became Albion ‘s sixth and final signing of the January transfer window when he signed just before the 11pm deadline on Tuesday, joining Marvin Sordell, Luke Varney, Luke Murphy, Lasse Vigen Christensen and Cauley Woodrow in arriving at the Brewers since the beginning of 2017.

Arsenal fans will shudder at sense of deja-vu

As hopelessly out-of-form Watford stormed into a two-goal lead inside 13 minutes at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, Arsenal fans would have shuddered at the sense of deja-vu. February is often a calamitous time for the Gunners, the month when their aspirations of silverware, particularly in Europe, evaporate into nothing.

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger backs wingers to solve crisis

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger backs wingers Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ainsley Maitland-Niles to solve midfield crisis ahead of Chelsea match Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain flourished in a midfield three for the 5-0 FA Cup win at Southampton last weekend Arsene Wenger has thrown his backing behind Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and 19-year-old Ainsley Maitland-Niles to solve his midfield crisis at Chelsea. Wenger goes into Saturday’s game at Stamford Bridge with Arsenal’s title hopes on the line and Francis Coquelin his only available senior central midfielder.

David Beckham and Dave Gardner enjoy boys’ night out at basketball

David Beckham and Dave Gardner had a ball during a guys’ night out in Los Angeles – find out what they got up to Boys’ night out! David Beckham and Dave Gardner had a ball of a time as they watched a sports match in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The retired football player and the sports agent, who have been close friends for years, watched the LA Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets at the Staples Center.

Leader Chelsea stays in control after title rivals stumble

Chelsea could afford to miss a late penalty in a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte’s side extended its lead at the top of the Premier League and its rivals sabotaged their own title bids. Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum equalized in the second half for Liverpool, which then had goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to thank for saving Chelsea striker Diego Costa’s spot-kick.

Juergen Klopp argues with impatient fans as draw with Chelsea

Juergen Klopp urged Liverpool’s supporters to show more patience with his team after arguing with a fan during the 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Chelsea. The Liverpool manager could be seen exchanging words with a fan standing behind the dugouts after a first-half back-pass towards goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was met by a collective groan around Anfield.

LIVE: Sunderland vs Tottenham

Play resumes as Larsson and Walker are both up and able to continue, but wait on the touchline for their cue to return. Meanwhile, Defoe assumes set-piece duties, but his delivery runs straight through to Vorm.

LIVE: Liverpool vs Chelsea

Can skips down the right flank before curling a cross over to the far post, but, just as it looks as if it’s going to find the head of Milner, Cesar Azpilicueta gets a head on the ball to send it out for a corner. Luiz immediately goes down off the ball before the set-piece can be taken, and it doesn’t look at all good for the goalscorer.

Ramsey limps off to add to Arsenal midfield crisis

The Wales star has a history of injury problems and could leave the Gunners facing selection issues over the coming weeks Arsenal have been hit by a further blow after Aaron Ramsey limped off in the early stages of their clash against Watford. The Wales international was replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but his potential absence could cause Arsene Wenger a headache in the coming weeks.

Simeone: I’m happy when Carrasco is angry

The Argentine has played down the Belgium international’s frustrations after he kicked a water bottle after coming off at the weekend Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has no problem with Yannick Carrasco after the Belgium international reacted angrily to being substituted against Alaves. Carrasco kicked a water bottle when Simeone replaced him with Fernando Torres in the 62nd minute of Saturday’s disappointing 0-0 draw.

Casillas: Real Madrid fans jeering Ronaldo is madness

The ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain feels the club’s fans have gone one step beyond what is acceptable by constantly criticising the talisman Real Madrid supporters’ constant jeering of Cristiano Ronaldo is a form of “madness”, according to the club’s former goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas. The Portugal star is coming off the back of a wonderful 2016 in which he led Madrid to Champions League glory before winning the European Championship with Portugal and then lifting the Club World Cup with Zinedine Zidane’s men.

Spurs unlikely to make deadline day signings

Premier League title contenders Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to make any transfer deadline-day signings, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Monday. “We are open but it’s true we don’t have much time,” Pochettino, who takes his third-placed team to bottom club Sunderland on Tuesday, told a news conference.

Conte look to turn the screws on faltering Liverpool

Antonio Conte stressed the importance of the next two games against Liverpool and Arsenal but urged his side not to let the results define their season. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hopes to shatter Liverpool’s fragile confidence by inflicting a fourth successive home defeat on the Merseyside club when the Premier League leaders travel to Anfield on Tuesday.

Pochettino hoping for reunion with Southampton star

Tottenham have enjoyed an uncharacteristically quiet transfer window, but as always, chairman Daniel Levy will be keeping a close eye on developments on Deadline Day. According to the Sun, the uncertainty surrounding Jay Rodriguez’s future at Southampton is of interest to the Lilywhites, with Mauricio Pochettino considering a reunion with his former player.

Jordi Gomez Joins Rayo Vallecano On Loan

Wigan Athletic midfielder Jordi Gomez has joined La Liga side Rayo Vallecano on loan until teh end of the season. Undoubtedly a very talented player Gomez’s style wasn’t suited for new Latics boss Warren Joyce’s way of playing.

Hull player out of hospital after cracking skull

Hull says midfielder Ryan Mason has been discharged from a London hospital more than a week after cracking his skull in an English Premier League game. The head injury was sustained when Mason clashed heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, who continued playing in the game.

Bernardo Silva comes out on top vs Blaise Matuidi as Monaco prove Ligue 1 credentials

The INTERSPORT Football Boot Ranking calculates the global ranking of each model by its popularity score, goals, assists, and one-vs-one duels Paris Saint-Germain’s age of Ligue 1 dominance is finally beginning to show signs of waving after Monaco proved their title credentials with a deserved 1-1 draw in the French capital on Sunday. For nearly half a decade the capital club have swept all before them in Ligue 1, but times are changing.