The former United manager appears to have called time on his coaching career , saying he is unlikely to take another job for family reasons. He has been out of work since leaving United last May, with his two-year spell ending with victory in the FA Cup final over Crystal Palace .
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Spartak Moscow signs Russia midfielder Alexander Samedov
The 32-year-old Samedov started his career with Spartak and played for them until 2005.
Justin Bieber reaffirms love for Arsenal FC by rocking a red and…
Justin Bieber reaffirms love for Arsenal FC by rocking a red and blue team jacket at low-key dinner in LA ahead of upcoming Purpose tour dates He famously enjoyed a tour of the team’s training ground with top players Mesut Ozil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back in October. And Justin Bieber proved his support of Arsenal FC has not faltered upon return to the States, as he stepped out in team merchandise on Sunday.
Fiorentina offer tantalising glimpse of true potential
Federico Chiesa of Acf Fiorentina celebrates the victory of a match at the end of the Serie A soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Italy on January 15,2017 MILAN: Fiorentina’s performance in the 2-1 win over Serie A leaders Juventus on Sunday offered their fans a tantalising glimpse of what they are capable of when they put their minds to it. The Violets outplayed their opponents, exposing weaknesses in Juve’s much-vaunted “BBC” defence of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, with a display worthy of title contenders rather than a team stuck in eighth place.
Ramos sees reverse in fortunes as Real’s record run ends
Sergio Ramos has so often been Real Madrid’s man of the moment but the captain saw the tables turn as his own goal helped his former club Sevilla to a 2-1 win over the La Liga leaders on Sunday, ending a record-breaking 40-game unbeaten run. The Real defender’s reputation for rescuing his team in their hour of need took a twist when he headed Pablo Sarabia’s floated free-kick past his own goalkeeper Keylor Navas in the 85th minute to cancel out Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty.
Guardiola virtually concedes title after heavy loss for City
The English Premier League season is barely passed the halfway point and already Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has virtually given up on winning the title Guardiola virtually concedes title after heavy loss for City The English Premier League season is barely passed the halfway point and already Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has virtually given up on winning the title Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iAkdwT Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, centre, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
Alan Shearer picks a Man Utd v Liverpool combined XI – do you…
MANCHESTER CITY travel to Goodison Park looking to overcome an Everton side buoyed by the signing of Morgan Schneiderlin.
Hartlepool United manager Craig Hignett leaves League Two club by mutual consent
Craig Hignett has left his position as Hartlepool United manager by mutual consent following a run of one win from nine games. The 47-year-old, who was in his first managerial post after replacing Ronnie Moore at Victoria Park in February 2016, leaves the club 19th in League Two.
United v Liverpool – Team-Sheets
Manchester United entertain Liverpool this afternoon in a game that both teams need to win. Liverpool need the points to close the gap on the Premier League leaders Chelsea whilst Manchester United need the three points to keep in touch with the top-four.
Olsson Having Swansea Medical
Martin Olsson is on the verge of completing his 4.5m move to Swansea City according to Sky Sports via the EDP Sky report that both Olsson and Spurs midfielder, Tom Carroll are undergoing medicals this weekend with a double announcement expected tomorrow The pair of prospective new Swans signing were both in Wales over the weekend and Olsson was omitted from Alex Neil`s squad as a result. Steven Whittaker took his place in the Norwich side and was at arguably at fault for both of the goals that Norwich conceded at Rotherham on Saturday.
Crystal Palace (h) – Post-Match Fascinating Facts
Following the rarity this season that is an emphatic home Premier League win, we took the opportunity to delve into the record and form books. Here are a few facts and figures that might interest you: a In providing assists for all three goals, Michail Antonio became the first West Ham United player to provide three assists since Paulo Di Canio did against Coventry back in April 2000.
Gosling Set For Forest Green Move
Midfielder man Jake Gosling is set to move to Conference side Forest Green Rovers. Its believed that Gosling will move to Forest Green on loan for the rest of the season.
Hammers v Palace – Managerial Views
The Hammers got back to winning ways in impressive fashion at the London Stadium, beating Crystal Palace 3-0. The win will come as a welcome relief to Hammers supporters who had learned during the week that Dimitri Payet wants to leave.
Two Goals And A New Song
Callum Connolly admitted he was lost for words after he ended his Wigan Athletic debut with two goals and a new song! The youngster’s loan switch to the DW Stadium was only confirmed at 2pm on Saturday afternoon but he went straight into Warren Joyce’s starting line up for their trip to Burton Albion. Connolly then netted headers in each half to give his new side a 2-0 victory and left the pitch to a chorus of chants from the Latics’ jubilant away following.
Terras: Matthews aims to prove himself after fans’ forum
TERRAS’ boss Jason Matthews believed there was a “positive feeling” following Saturday’s fans’ forum at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The Weymouth player-manager sat down alongside chairman Chris Pugsley following the 1-1 draw with Stratford Town, to field questions from supporters about a range of topics involving the club.
Marcos Alonso’s brace means Chelsea don’t miss Diego Costa at Leicester
Chelsea moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as they made light work of Diego Costa’s absence with a routine victory at Leicester. Marcos Alonso’s double helped the leaders brush aside the poor defending champions as Antonio Conte’s side clinched a 3-0 win.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Betis: Gaitan grabs three points for hosts
Diego Simeone’s side made it three wins in a row with a narrow success on home soil, cementing a standing inside the La Liga Champions League spots Nico Gaitan’s first-half goal proved decisive as Atletico Madrid stuttered to an unimpressive 1-0 La Liga win at home to a Real Betis side who pushed their hosts all the way on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s men looked a far sterner defensive unit than they did in Tuesday’s woeful 3-2 Copa del Rey second-leg defeat to Las Palmas, but going forward looked devoid of craft for long periods.
‘I don’t know how serious it is’ – Wenger confirms ankle injury for Giroud
The Arsenal boss has revealed that his France international striker was forced off against Swansea City after picking up a knock Arsene Wenger says Olivier Giroud suffered an ankle injury in Arsenal’s 4-0 victory away to Swansea City on Saturday. The France international scored his fourth goal in as many Premier League games to break the deadlock in the first half but immediately signalled to the bench that he was in some discomfort.
Bayern beat Mainz to win Telekom Cup
Javi Martinez headed the winner for the Bundesliga champions in a 2-1 victory on Saturday to secure the club’s third title in the competition Bayern Munich won their first trophy of 2017 on Saturday, lifting the Telekom Cup after Javi Martinez headed the winner in a 2-1 victory over Mainz. The Bundesliga champions, who beat Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-1 on penalties in their semi-final earlier in the day, took the lead in just the fourth minute.
Costa no loss for Chelsea as EPL leader beats Leicester 3-0
Chelsea easily coped without top-scorer Diego Costa, sweeping aside fading champion Leicester 3-0 to go seven points clear in the English Premier League on Saturday. Marcos Alonso scored twice and Pedro Rodriguez headed in the third as Chelsea put its title bid back on track after a 13-match winning run ended at Tottenham in the previous game.
David Sullivan: I won’t let Dimitri Payet leave West Ham this month
France star Payet this week rocked the Hammers by telling them he wants to quit the club and has refused to play against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. The 29-year-old, who signed a bumper A 125,000-a-week five-year contract last February, is understood to want a move back to former club Marseille.
Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 West Bromwich Albion
Harry Kane struck a hat-trick as Tottenham moved second in the Premier League table with a display of total dominance against West Brom at White Hart Lane. Spurs never looked like failing to equal their club record of six straight Premier League wins as they set about dismantling their visitors, amassing 10 shots and 78% possession by half-time.
Cardiff edge late thriller
Anthony Pilkington struck a superb 25-yard winner as Cardiff City twice came from behind to beat Bristol City 3-2 in the noon Sky Bet Championship kick-off at Ashton Gate. Pilkington’s goal, his second of the match, came five minutes from the end as improving Cardiff made it back-to-back wins in the Championship while leaving their opponents in further trouble.
Pochettino hails ‘killer’ Alli
… to return to the starting line-up when West Brom visit north London for Saturday’s early kick-off, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 11.30am. The Baggies have a good recent record at White Hart Lane and have not lost there in over five years – including …
Mourinho: Pogba a future captain
… ted. Watch Manchester United take on Liverpool as part of Merseyside v Manchester this Sunday. Coverage begins on Sky Sports 1 at 3:30pm, after Everton v Manchester City.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ‘relaxed’ about Mesut Ozil’s contract …
‘The pundits who talk… I don’t remember them playing, but they will remember me for the rest of their lives’: Ibrahimovic speaks to Henry ahead of United vs Liverpool Practical jokes, stealing T-Shirts and trainers and a comedy act with a giant phone… how Mourinho has turned United around after worst ever start QUIZ: Know your Leopards from the Panthers? See if you can identify the 16 Africa Cup of Nations team nicknames ‘I’ve been shaped by two greats… Ferguson and Keane’: Fletcher on Manchester United, illness and his Euro dream for West Brom Chelsea in talks over pre-season tour of China and Japan in effort to boost club’s profile in the Far East ‘I want to put my print on this club’: Schneiderlin keen to impress at Everton after sealing A 24m move from United West Ham are not the first club to experience Payet’s petulance… the Frenchman has a history of ill-discipline Super … (more)
Rob Hall ready to go up another gear for Oxford United
ON THE CHARGE: Rob Hall hits top gear during the win over Scunthorpe – his first 90 minutes for 11 months Picture: David Fleming ROB Hall is confident he will go on to find an extra level after completing his first 90 minutes for almost a year. The Oxford United winger returned from a serious knee injury in November, but it took until Tuesday’s 4-1 win against Scunthorpe United for him to last a full game.
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‘The pundits who talk… I don’t remember them playing, but they will remember me for the rest of their lives’: Ibrahimovic speaks to Henry ahead of United vs Liverpool Practical jokes, stealing T-Shirts and trainers and a comedy act with a giant phone… how Mourinho has turned United around after worst ever start QUIZ: Know your Leopards from the Panthers? See if you can identify the 16 Africa Cup of Nations team nicknames ‘I’ve been shaped by two greats… Ferguson and Keane’: Fletcher on Manchester United, illness and his Euro dream for West Brom Chelsea in talks over pre-season tour of China and Japan in effort to boost club’s profile in the Far East ‘I want to put my print on this club’: Schneiderlin keen to impress at Everton after sealing A 24m move from United West Ham are not the first club to experience Payet’s petulance… the Frenchman has a history of ill-discipline Super … (more)
Mark Warburton held key to Jon Toral’s Rangers loan move
After a successful stint on loan to Birmingham City last season, the 21-year-old midfielder endured an unproductive six months in his Spanish – homeland with Granada, where he made only six first-team appearances. Toral believes hooking up with Warburton for a second time in three years can allow him to salvage progress from this campaign and provide the impetus to be pushing for a place in Arsene Wenger’s – senior squad next summer.
Why Rangers deserve a Grade C+ for their season so far
Joel Sked breaks down the season thus far for every team in our series of Ladbrokes Premiership mid-term report cards. The club sit second and are on course for a return to Europe, defeating Hearts and Aberdeen at home in December having recently lost against both earlier in the season.
Steven Gerrard to be given the freedom of Liverpool
The ex-midfielder, now back home on Merseyside after an 18-month spell in Major League Soccer with the LA Galaxy, is to be awarded the city’s highest civic honour in recognition of his contribution to national and international football, as well as his charity work in helping disadvantaged children across the country. Gerrard was nominated by Mayor Joe Anderson and the decision is set to be formally agreed a city council meeting next week.
Charlton V Millwall at The Valley : Match Preview
Charlton V Millwall – view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Karl Robinson expected to field new Addicks against Millwall Charlton boss Karl Robinson is expected to make changes for the visit of Millwall after a busy start to the January transfer window.
Usain Bolt trains in Borussia Dortmund kit and claims it’s ‘that…
… in the full attire of Dortmund may be explained by the shared brand endorsement of the Jamaican and the German club. Sports outfitters Puma are the main supplier to both Dortmund and Bolt, putting their iconic animal logo all over the sprint star …
Nigeria start strong in January Fifa ranking
The Super Eagles climbed a place upward to become the seventh best African football playing nation behind Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Congo DR. The three-time African kings are odds on to move southward in February’s ranking following their non-participation in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Gabon.
Lyon keen to sign Januzaj from Man Utd, agent reveals
The Belgium international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, now playing on loan at Sunderland, but the Ligue 1 side have sounded him out The Belgium international is on a season-long loan at Sunderland and has been linked with a permanent move away from Old Trafford. The Ligue 1 side have been one of the teams credited with an interest in Januzaj and his representative, Dirk Devriese, verified that talks have taken place.
Thomas Muller’s hilarious passport phone stunt
The Bayern Munich forward avoided having to take questions from journalists by faking a phone call on his passport as he travelled through the airport Ever find yourself walking through the airport only find yourself hounded by journalists and paparazzi? Probably not, but if you’re a world class footballer, it is likely to be a frequent occurence. When you just want to get back home to your family after a trip away with the team in Qatar, you don’t really want to answer more questions about football.
Picking the Star Man in Every 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Side
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off Saturday in Gabon. Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead his nation out to take on Guinea-Bissau in the tournament’s curtain-raiser.
Local kids coached by European super club Borussia Dortmund | Gallery
European super club Borussia Dortmund is in south-west Sydney and is sharing its’ best tricks and tips with local kids. Southern Districts Soccer Football Association in partnership with Benchmark Sports joined forces with the Bundesliga giant for a series of coaching clinics this week and next week.
Messi free kick puts Barcelona in Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Lionel Messi came through for Barcelona again, scoring with a perfectly struck free kick to give the defending champions a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao and a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Messi fired a remarkable low strike into the right corner in the 78th minute at Camp Nou to help the Catalan club reverse a 2-1 first-leg loss and advance 4-3 on aggregate.
Madrid to rest Ronaldo in Copa del Rey match against Sevilla
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane will not use Cristiano Ronaldo in the second leg against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Zidane will also rest Luka Modric when Madrid tries to defend a 3-0 win from the first leg.