Memphis sends classy message to former Man Utd team-mate Pereira after his debut

The recent signing at Lyon has not forgotten his former colleagues, taking to Twitter to congratulate the goalkeeper after he came on against Wigan Lyon winger Memphis Depay has sent a congratulatory message to former team-mate Joel Pereira after he made his debut for Manchester United. The Portuguese goalkeeper came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Wigan Athletic, a game the hosts comfortably won 4-0.

Manchester United make a 80m Griezmann their top transfer target

The Old Trafford outfit are keen to recruit the 25-year-old and Atletico may need to sell to fund the move to their new stadium Manchester United have made Antoine Griezmann their top transfer target and will tempt Atletico Madrid with an offer in the region of a 80 million in the summer. Manager Jose Mourinho is still looking to improve his side’s attack in order to compete with the best in the Premier League and Europe, and the Portuguese sees the 25-year-old France forward as a player who can provide quality across a number of positions at Old Trafford.

Sport24.co.za | Schweinsteiger staying at United – Mourinho

One-time outcast Bastian Schweinsteiger appears to be back in favour with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who insisted Sunday the World Cup winner was staying at Old Trafford despite having yet to appear in the Premier League this season. The 32-year-old former Bayern Munich lynchpin started his first game in over a year on Sunday and scored his first goal since November 2015 as they beat second-tier Wigan 4-0 in the FA Cup.

Chelsea player confirms he wants to leave Stamford Bridge: Thi…

Begovic has started just five games in all competitions this season – all coming in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. 50. David Luiz – Luiz’s return to Chelsea came as one of the biggest surprises of the 2016 summer window The goalkeeper, 29, is wanted by Bournemouth and could reportedly move to the Cherries before Tuesday night’s deadline – providing the Blues can sign a replacement.

Vincent Kompany: The day I give in to my injuries is the day I…

Kompany, who has suffered 35 different injuries during his time at Manchester City , admits his fitness problems date all the way back to when he was just 14. But the City skipper, who is still only 30, has no intention of quitting the game he loves because he is certain he still has the qualities to play for one of the best teams in the world. Kompany made his first appearance since damaging knee ligaments more than two months ago as goals from Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Yaya Toure sunk sorry Crystal Palace .

Tuchel frustrated with Dortmund draw

The BVB coach rued his side’s profligacy after they were held to a tie away from home, losing further ground on the Bundesliga leaders Thomas Tuchel voiced his frustration with Borussia Dortmund’s inability to put the game to bed after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz. Marco Reus put Dortmund into an early lead after some good work from Andre Schurrle and they created a number of chances to double the advantage.

Tuchel frustrated with Dortmund draw

The BVB coach rued his side’s profligacy after they were held to a tie away from home, losing further ground on the Bundesliga leaders Thomas Tuchel voiced his frustration with Borussia Dortmund’s inability to put the game to bed after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz. Marco Reus put Dortmund into an early lead after some good work from Andre Schurrle and they created a number of chances to double the advantage.

Premier League sides Hull, Watford upset in FA Cup

Hull City’s Abel Hernandez wins a second penalty after being brought down by Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game with Sone Aluko, right, during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017.

West Ham agree fee for sale of Dimitri Payet

West Ham’s wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet has moved a step closer to rejoining French side Marseille after the two clubs agreed a fee of 25million. The 29-year-old has expressed his desire to leave the Hammers and has not appeared for Slaven Bilic’s side since refusing to play against Crystal Palace on January 14. A statement on West Ham’s Twitter page said: “West Ham United can confirm that a 25m fee has today been agreed for the transfer of Dimitri Payet to Olympique de Marseille.”

Late Steve Morison strike sees Millwall knock Watford out of the FA Cup

League One Millwall capped a significant week in their existence with a 1-0 home victory over Watford that took them into the fifth round of the FA Cup. Another convincing performance was finally rewarded with the goal it deserved when Steve Morison’s late, close-range finish ensured Watford became the second Premier League team the hosts have eliminated this season.

Celtic 4-0 Hearts: Match Report

Celtic beat Lisbon Lions record after comfortable win over Hearts Celtic went one better than the Lisbon Lions with a convincing 4-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Hearts at Parkhead. Midfielder Callum McGregor, who only started because Stuart Armstrong pulled up injured in the warm-up, opened the scoring with a well-taken goal on the half-hour mark.

Fringe players fail to impress Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was left feeling underwhelmed by his fringe players following their narrow 4-3 FA Cup victory over League Two Wycombe Wanderers. Son Heung-min, who was among nine changes to the Tottenham team which drew at Manchester City in the Premier League last Saturday, netted a stoppage-time winner to spare the home side’s blushes.

Burton Albion analysis: five things from QPR win, no Nottingham Forest distraction

After a sluggish start to 2017, Burton Albion got their Championship account ticking over once again with an important 2-1 win at Queens Park Rangers. With the spotlight focused on Albion manager Nigel Clough following the approach from Nottingham Forest over their current managerial vacancy, Clough’s players made themselves the centre of attention with an effective performance.

Red hot Adelaide thrash Sydney

ADELAIDE United’s W-League side completely ruined Sydney FC’s pending premiership party when the Reds belted the Sky Blues 5-2 in inferno-like conditions at Hindmarsh on Sunday. The Reds ended its season in style after recording a hat-trick of consecutive wins taking two top four scalps along the way including Sydney and Perth Glory 2-1 last weekend.

Lazio lose to Chievo despite dominating Serie A match

” Lazio’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a blow as it conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at home to Chievo Verona, whose goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino was in imperious form on Saturday. Lazio dominated but failed to score without suspended striker Ciro Immobile, who has netted three goals in his last four matches, and it was made to pay for its missed opportunities.

FA Cup: Wolves shocks Liverpool, Son saves Spurs from upset

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his team-mates during the English FA Cup, fourth round match Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, Liverpool, Engla… . Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his teammates during the FA Cup, fourth round soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Anfield, in Liver… LONDON – Liverpool’s season continues to implode after second-tier side Wolverhampton Wanderers inflicted the latest setback in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Rumour Mill: Rangers bid for Jak Alnwick | Celtic ‘make offer for…

RANGERS have made a 250,000 bid for Port Vale keeper Jak Alnwick; Celtic have reportedly made an offer for Fenerbahce left back Hasan Ali Kaldirim; Hearts have beaten Hibs to the signing of striker Dylan Bykey; Motherwell have taken goalkeeper Russell Griffiths on loan from Everton and more in Saturday’s Rumour Mill Rangers are reported to have made a A 250,000 bid for Port Vale keeper Jak Alnwick in a bid to replace back-up keeper Matt Gilks who is a target for Wigan. Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite claimed that though they received a bid for the player, “the terms were not acceptable”, so an agreement has yet to be reached.

Gomis scores hat trick as Marseille beats Montpellier 5-1

Marseille’s forward Bafetimbi Gomis, center, scores his second goal, despite Montpellier’s defender William Remy, left , during the League One soccer match between Marseille and Montpellier, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Friday, Jan.27, 2017. Marseille’s forward Bafetimbi Gomis, right, challenges for the ball with Montpellier’s defender William Remy, during the League One soccer match between Marseille and Montpellier, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Friday, Jan.27, 2017.

Meier fires Frankfurt 3rd in Bundesliga with win at Schalke

Schalke’s Guido Burgstaller reacts disappointed during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and Eintracht Frankfurt in Gelsenkirchen, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Frankfurt’s head coach Niko Kovac reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and Eintracht Frankfurt in Gelsenkirchen, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

‘I don’t want to regret not staying longer’ – Lampard fears early retirement

While the former England international is keen to return to Chelsea one day in a non-playing capacity, he is determined to keep going while he can Frank Lampard has no plans to retire, adamant that he does not want to feel that he “should have stayed a bit longer” after eventually calling it a day. The 38-year-old left New York City FC when his contract expired, having led Patrick Vieira’s side to the Eastern Conference semi-finals where they were eliminated 7-0 by Toronto FC in the play-offs.

Rakitic: There is no such thing as a replacement for Xavi

The 28-year-old fends off comparisons to his midfielder predecessor and reiterates his commitment to Barcelona despite reduced playing time this term The Croatian signed for the Catalans in 2014 – what proved to be Xavi’s last season at Camp Nou – and won a treble of La Liga, the Champions League and Copa del Rey that term. He went on to form a key part of Luis Enrique’s plans in his first two seasons, while he has made 14 league appearances this season as Barcelona seek a third straight title.

Forest make Clough approach

Nottingham Forest have approached Burton Albion over permission to speak to Nigel Clough about the vacant manager’s job, Sky sources understand. The move comes 37 years after his father, the legendary Brian Clough, won back-to-back European Cups with Nottingham Forest.

Steven Gerrard: Set for Liverpool return

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he will do all he can to help Steven Gerrard’s dream of becoming a manager. The Champions League-winning former Reds captain, who retired in November after a spell in the United States, is due to take up his new role next week.

Ilkay Gundogan spotted in Manchester on crutches

He’s sorely missed by Manchester City at present and it appears Ilkay Gundogan’s return from injury is coming along slowly as they battle for a place in the top four. The Germany midfielder was spotted out in Manchester on Thursday afternoon on crutches as he battles back from a knee injury.

Dortmund defender Neven Subotic joins Cologne on loan

Dortmund says the 28-year-old Subotic, who has yet to play a Bundesliga game this season because of numerous injuries, still holds a contract through 2018 with the club. Subotic, who joined Dortmund from Mainz in 2008, says “I have a smile on my face today and am really looking forward to a new challenge at a new club.

Colorado Rapids 2017 Desert Diamond Cup Preview

Can you believe we are less than a month away from the 2017 MLS Preseason and the Desert Diamond Cup? It’s always an exciting time for the fans because it gives us a chance to see which players to keep an eye on before the real deal begins. This years is the 6th anniversary of the Desert Diamond Cup tournament, founded in 2011.