Category: Soccer Players

Di Maria welcomes Draxler competition

The Argentine scored twice as the French giants booked a place in the Coupe de la Ligue final and says he is ready to compete with the new signing Angel Di Maria says he is not worried about losing his Paris Saint-Germain place to expensive new recruit Julian Draxler. Draxler arrived at Parc des Princes from Wolfsburg this month for a sizeable fee, with the Germany international set to provide yet more competition for attacking places at the star-studded Ligue 1 champions.

Walcott: I told Wenger his team talk reminded me of Al Pacino

The Arsenal star was left in no doubt as to his manager’s desire to win another Premier League title after a speech he compared to ‘Any Given Sunday’ Theo Walcott has compared a speech given by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to the classic Al Pacino team talk in the film ‘Any Given Sunday’. Walcott is currently Arsenal’s longest-serving player and knows Wenger better than most, but his latest revelation may surprise some people.

Mason making ‘excellent’ progress in skull fracture recovery

Mason making ‘excellent’ progress in skull fracture recovery Hull says midfielder Ryan Mason is making “excellent progress” in his recovery from a skull fracture Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2knbhgD In this Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 photo, Hull City’s Ryan Mason is treated by medics after a header with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge stadium in London. Hull midfielder Mason underwent surgery after fracturing his skull during a clash of heads during a Premier League match at Chelsea on Sunday.

Wenger Reflects On Burnley

Having covered his tunnel escapes previously on the site and the subsequent confirmation of his FA charge, manager Arsene Wenger gives his thoughts on the match itself. Meeting the media for his post game press conference after the two one victory at the Emirates Stadium, Wenger told the Official Site that whilst Burnley didn’t make it easy for us, he certainly never saw a match like that with so many talking points coming.

Brendan Rodgers urges Scott Brown to look out for No 1

Brendan Rodgers has urged Celtic captain Scott Brown to look after number one as he considers whether to continue to make himself available for Scotland selection. Brown, who is set to make his 400th career appearance for Celtic when they face St Johnstone in a Premiership fixture tomorrow night, retired from international football at the start of this season in order to focus on his club and family commitments.

Barbara Robertson and Alex Weisman Lead an All-Star Cast Tonight

When we know tomorrow will just bring more tragedy, why do we get out of bed? Emerging playwright K.M.C. explores that question with humor, a fistful of feathers, and a plethora of plums in Jocasta, or The Three Plums by exploring Jocasta’s last day behind the scenes of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. While Oedipus and the men of the court argue about guilt, destiny, and hubris, in the queen’s private bedchamber, Jocasta and her maid, who has since been forgotten by history, try to find meaning in the final moments of their shattered lives.

Antoine Griezmann’s brother drops Manchester United hint

The Atletico Madrid star’s youngster sibling has shown his support for Jose Mourinho’s side in the past, most recently in a series of now-deleted tweets while watching United beat Feyenoord in the Europa League in November. Antoine has been long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, even revealing recently that he would like to play with France team-mate Paul Pogba on a more regular basis, with speculation mounting over a possible summer switch from Spain .

Rooney can leave for China if he wants, says Mourinho

A few hours after he became Manchester United’s record goalscorer, the club’s marketing department were, true to form, announcing their range of Wayne Rooney memorabilia – mugs and shirts all bearing the number 250. However, now he has broken Sir Bobby Charlton’s record how much longer will Rooney remain at Old Trafford? He will always be a part of the fabric of Manchester United’s history but when asked if Rooney might move to China or the United States, his manager, Jose Mourinho, said he would not stand in his way.

La Liga: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar help Barcelona down Eibar 4-0

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored their 15th league goals of the season as Barcelona stayed on the heels of La Liga leaders Real Madrid by winning 4-0 at Eibar on Sunday although the win was marred by an injury to key midfielder Sergio Busquets. Substitute Denis Suarez scored his first goal for Barca, firing the visitors into the lead from the edge of the area in the 31st minute after replacing Busquets, who had been carried off on a stretcher with strained ankle ligaments following a crunching tackle by Eibar’s Gonzalo Escalante.

Messi scores 5th goal in 6 games as Barcelona beats Eibar

With Lionel Messi’s fifth goal in six games this year, Barcelona comfortably defeated Eibar 4-0 on Sunday to keep pace with leaders Real Madrid and Sevilla at the halfway point of the Spanish league. Substitute Denis Suarez, Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and Brazil forward Neymar also scored as the defending champions cruised to victory in the Basque Country to finish the first half of the season two points behind Madrid and one behind Sevilla.

Arsene Wenger regrets pushing fourth official during dramatic Arsenal win

Arsene Wenger admitted he “should have shut up and gone home” instead of pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during the closing stages of Arsenal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley. Alexis Sanchez slotted home a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Arsenal moved into second place in the Premier League but Wenger was furious at referee Jonathan Moss’ decision to award Burnley a stoppage-time spot-kick of their own.

Antonio Conte: Diego Costa is happy at Chelsea

The Blues beat Hull 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and lead the Premier League by eight points after four of their five title rivals dropped points over the weekend. Costa celebrated his 52nd Chelsea goal on his 100th appearance by gesturing about all the noise which has surrounded him since missing the win at Leicester, officially due to a back injury.

Late Sanchez penalty gives Arsenal 2-1 win over Burnley

Alexis Sanchez slotted a penalty into the net deep into stoppage time to give 10-man Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday, sending the north London club up to second in the Premier League. Burnley looked like taking its second point on the road this season when substitute Francis Coquelin tripped Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray powered home the first spot-kick in stoppage time to cancel out Shkodran Mustafi’s header.

Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid as fans target Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2017. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU Madrid: Sergio Ramos struck twice to get Real Madrid back to winning ways as the home fans targeted Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Gabriel Jesus can’t be Manchester City saviour: Pep Guardiola

Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus comes on to make his debut during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 21, 2017. AFP / Paul ELLIS Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned against expecting too much from new arrival Gabriel Jesus after he made an eye-catching debut in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Jordan Henderson confident Liverpool can bounce back from Swansea defeat

Liverpool face a pivotal few days in their season with captain Jordan Henderson insisting nothing should be read into one bad result. The Reds’ only win in 2017 has come against Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth in an FA Cup replay and Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at home to struggling Swansea showed a squad apparently struggling to cope with physical and mental fatigue.

Arsene Wenger has revealed just how highly he rates Danny Welbeck

Arsene Wenger has not held back in revealing how highly he rates Danny Welbeck, signifying the striker could play a major role in the second half of Arsenal ‘s season. The former Manchester United player has recently returned to action after recovering from the second of two long-term injuries that have halted his Arsenal career.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic: I’m a big fan of Andy Carroll

Slaven Bilic hailed “magnificent” Andy Carroll after seeing his striker blast West Ham to a fifth Premier League victory in seven attempts at Middlesbrough. The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward followed up last weekend’s stunning volley against Crystal Palace with a bullet header and a close-range finish as the Hammers ran out 3-1 winners at the Riverside Stadium.

Palace boss Sam Allardyce bemoans Seamus Coleman’s ‘offside’ winner for Everton

Sam Allardyce claimed Seamus Coleman’s goal should have been disallowed for offside after Everton’s 1-0 win at Selhurst Park left Crystal Palace in the Premier League relegation zone. The Eagles’ resilience was overcome when, with debutant Jeffrey Schlupp down suffering cramp, Coleman capitalised on the space left by his absence to collect Tom Davies’ through-ball and shoot powerfully into the top-right corner.

250! History-maker Rooney saves the day for listless Man Utd

The captain came off the bench to net a 94th-minute equaliser, taking him past Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time tally History maker and saviour. It has been a while since Wayne Rooney delivered a really memorable, game-changing goal for Manchester United but on Saturday he was the man of the moment as the Red Devils somehow snatched a point when all seemed lost against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Wayne Rooney becomes Manchester United’s record goalscorer

The 31-year-old surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s total with a free-kick at the death against Stoke to rescue a point for United. It has been a difficult season for Rooney, who had failed to net in the Premier League since the opening day of the campaign, but his late effort ensures his place in the record books.