Category: Soccer Players

Campaign under way to create national Rosie the Riveter Day

Phyllis Gould, 95, one of the original Rosie the Riveter welders during WWII, sits at home in Fairfax on March 3. She has lobbied for a Rosie the Riveter national day. Ninety-five-year-old Phyllis Gould of Fairfax made history during World War II as one of the women who collectively became known as Rosie the Riveter.

Arsenal news: Ancelotti feels sorry for Arsene Wenger

LIVE: West Ham vs Chelsea… Fabregas and Carroll start as Conte’s side look to open up 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League DON’T wear club colours and DON’T leave two streets: Manchester United warn fans against ‘attracting attention’ amid fear of violence in Russia We’ll decide when you leave… not you! Wenger warns Sanchez over bid to quit Arsenal as pair share frosty handshake Now that’s what you call a pair of gloves! Cech starts wearing giant A 120 set that stretch all the way up his forearms with a disc to tighten them Sanchez tells Arsenal he’s off as it emerges he was axed by Wenger after storming out of training session SANCHEZ Q&A: Chile star’s Arsenal career appears to be coming to an end… so, where has it gone wrong? Welcome to the new Orlando stadium where the ‘Purple Wall’ is all-standing and flares are encouraged in the ‘smoke device area’ Wenger claims … (more)

Champions League Preview: Arsenal facing mission impossible

A 5-1 trouncing in Bavaria left the Gunners facing mission impossible for the return leg and confidence is hardly soaring after a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool on Saturday left Arsene Wenger’s team outside the Premier League’s top four. Stranger things have happened, if not in the Champions League where no team has ever recovered from a four-goal deficit in the second leg of a knockout tie.

West Ham v Chelsea preview

Check out our preview pack for Monday night's Premier League clash between West Ham and Chelsea, including Nick Hext's betting preview. Chelsea will have a big advantage at the top of the Premier League whatever happens before they travel to West Ham for Monday night’s Premier League game.

Curry ends slump with 31, Warriors beat Knicks 112-105

New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn helps Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry up from the floor after the pair collided in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, M… . Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry jumps through two New York Knicks defenders, including Carmelo Anthony , in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Freiburg condemns Frankfurt to 4th straight Bundesliga loss

Frankfurt’s Michael Hector, center, and Freiburg’s Florian Niederlechner, right, challenge for the ball during the Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt Germany, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Frankfurt’s team celebrates the opening goal Branimir Hrgota, second left, during the Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, March 5, 2017.

La Liga: Griezmann, Gameiro get Atletico back to winning ways

Atletico Madrid’s French forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro fired them to a first win in three league outings as they beat Valencia 3-0 on Sunday to maintain their hold on Spain’s fourth Champions League qualifying place. Top scorer Griezmann latched onto a through ball from Koke to arrow a first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 10th minute, while Gameiro notched his 10th league goal this season three minutes after the break with the help of a deflection.

Premier League: Harry Kane’s brace helps Tottenham Hotspur to win against Everton

Harry Kane’s superb scoring streak continued as Tottenham Hotspur survived some late nerves to beat Everton 3-2 at White Hart Lane on Sunday and cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Kane went to the top of the Premier League scoring charts with a goal in each half to take his tally for the season to 19 — one more than Everton’s Romelu Lukaku whose 80th-minute goal sparked a lively finale.

Sport24.co.za | Aguero on target as City sink Sunderland

Sergio Aguero’s 23rd goal of the season helped Manchester City reclaim third place in the Premier League thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win at struggling Sunderland on Sunday. A fifth goal in three games from the in-form Argentina international, whose future at the club has been clouded by the recent impact of the now injured Gabriel Jesus, paved the way for City’s seventh victory in eight unbeaten games.

Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Kalidou Koulibaly and John Terry

Chelsea are reportedly lining up Napoli ‘s Kalidou Koulibaly as a long-term replacement for John Terry but could have to pay up to Koulibaly is Chelsea manager Antonio Conte’s top target for the summer as he looks to fill the gap left by captain Terry. The 36-year-old Stamford Bridge stalwart is expected to leave Chelsea in the summer and reportedly has offers on the table from the United States’ Major League Soccer and the Chinese Super League, per Hetherington.

‘Saturday Night Live’ pokes fun at Jeff Sessions, Kellyanne Conway’s ‘couchgate’ photo controversy

Police in New York City are investigating possible vandalism of a predominantly Jewish burial ground in Brooklyn.A few tombstones were overturned at Washin… — President Trump sparked a firestorm this morning when he suggested that his predecessor, Barack Obama, had ordered wiretaps on Trump Tower prior to the Novembe… Talking to a production agriculture crowd visiting his home state, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway was right at home as he told thousands of farmers he was d… Kearney, Neb.

Pep Guardiola hits out at inevitable Aguero question

World-class players like the Argentine simply don’t sit on the bench, but when Gabriel Jesus returns to fitness, it’s quite possible that that’s what he’ll be doing. It’s only natural that Aguero will start to look elsewhere unless his manager gives him assurances that he’s definitely first choice at the Etihad.

Godoy’s early goal lifts Earthquakes over Impact 1-0

Anibal Godoy scored early and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Montreal Impact 1-0 on Saturday night in a Major League Soccer opener Godoy’s early goal lifts Earthquakes over Impact 1-0 Anibal Godoy scored early and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Montreal Impact 1-0 on Saturday night in a Major League Soccer opener Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lrRSvV SAN JOSE, Calif. – Anibal Godoy scored early and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Montreal Impact 1-0 on Saturday night in a Major League Soccer opener.

Bayern great Lahm cool on coaching future

The defender also says “anything is possible” for his club this season with Carlo Ancelotti’s side still in the hunt for three titles Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm does not envisage moving into coaching when he ends his playing career at the end of this season. The 2014 World Cup winner made the surprise decision to hang up his boots last month and will take a sabbatical after Bayern’s quest for trophies on three fronts has run its course.

Real Madrid’s Nacho told to forget career due to diabetes

Real Madrid defender Nacho reveals he was told to give up football as a youngster due to battle with diabetes Real Madrid defender Nacho has revealed that he was once urged to give up football as a youngster after being diagnosed with diabetes. The 27-year-old is currently enjoying his most prolific season with Madrid in terms of first-team appearances and is expected to be included in Spain’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel later this month.

Ibrahimovic to usher in new golden era for United – Mourinho

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to remain as Manchester United’s talisman for another year and launch the next glory era, according to manager Jose Mourinho. The 35-year-old Swedish striker’s two goals in last Sunday’s League Cup final against Southampton took his tally to 26 goals this season — and his personal trophy haul to a staggering 31 in his career.

Timbers beat Minnesota 5-1, spoiling expansion team’s debut

Portland Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco works with the ball against Minnesota United’s Justin Davis in an MLS soccer match Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore. Portland Timbers’ Lawrence Olum watches in the background as his shot soars above teammate Liam Ridgewell and into the net for Portland’s first goal against Minnesota United in an MLS soccer game Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers beat Minnesota 5-1, spoiling expansion team’s debut

Portland Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco works with the ball against Minnesota United’s Justin Davis in an MLS soccer match Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore. Portland Timbers’ Lawrence Olum watches in the background as his shot soars above teammate Liam Ridgewell and into the net for Portland’s first goal against Minnesota United in an MLS soccer game Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore.

Revs being patient with DP Xavier Kouassi

The New England Revolution are expecting big things from midfielder Xavier Kouassi, even if he isn’t ready for 90 minutes during week one. Kouassi signed as a Designated Player on Feb. 1, 2016, though he wouldn’t be eligible to join the Revs until his contract with Swiss side FC Sion expired in the summer.

Zidane: The word ‘crisis’ does not exist to me

Real Madrid have lost top spot in La Liga to Barcelona but their coach is not feeling pressure despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely absence at Eibar Zinedine Zidane has dismissed talk of a crisis at Real Madrid, saying he is calm over the club’s title run-in despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely absence alongside Gareth Bale against Eibar on Saturday. Madrid still have a game in hand on their title rivals but ceded top spot in La Liga to Barcelona when they were forced to battle back to a 3-3 draw at home to Las Palmas in midweek after Bale was sent off.

The stats that show just how much Arsenal and Wenger have underperformed over the last 10 years

Opta stats show that Arsenal have underachieved under Arsene Wenger for many of the seasons since their big-money move to Emirates Stadium in 2006 Speak to most Arsenal fans about their views on the past decade under Arsene Wenger and you’ll likely gauge a mixed response. The Frenchman divides opinion due to his lack of a major trophy since 2003-04, but Opta’s Expected Goals model reveals just how much the Gunners have underperformed over the last 10 years.

Hazard a doubt to face West Ham – Conte

The Blues forward picked up a knock as he trained ahead of the game at the London Stadium, as his manager confirmed in Friday’s press conference Antonio Conte has confirmed that Eden Hazard is a doubt to face West Ham in the Premier League on Monday after receiving a kick in training from a mystery team-mate. Hazard has started all but one of his side’s league games this season, and Chelsea otherwise have a clean bill of health ahead of the match.

‘Tottenham one of the biggest clubs’ – Pochettino not flattered by Barcelona links

The Argentine has been linked with the Catalans as Luis Enrique’s successor, but he has shot down rumours and insisted he is happy at White Hart Lane Mauricio Pochettino has swatted aside rumours linking him with a switch from Tottenham to Barcelona, saying he is not even proud of being on the longlist of coaches to succeed Luis Enrique. Pochettino started his coaching career at Espanyol – Barca’s city rivals – before forging an impressive reputation at Southampton and Spurs.

Chelsea team news: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs West Ham

Everything you need to know ahead of Monday’s Premier League match at the London Stadium as the Blues travel to face the Hammers. Antonio Conte will face off against his friend Slaven Bilic for the third time this season in Monday night’s match at the London Stadium – with both managers having each notched a 2-1 win against each other this season.

Guardiola blasts Ballon d’Or chasers: It’s ridiculous

The Manchester City boss and two of his players are up for the Premier League’s monthly individual awards, but he says it makes no difference Guardiola has been nominated for the Premier League’s manager of the month award for February, although he puts that down to having good players at his disposal at Manchester City. Gabriel Jesus and David Silva have also been nominated for the player of the month award, but the Catalan is not concerned with such recognition and believes players and coaches should focus on winning titles.