The fit-again Blues defender is aware that he needs to play regularly if he is to fulfil his potential and return to the France national squad Kurt Zouma admits “there will be discussions” regarding his Chelsea future once the 2016-17 campaign comes to a close. The France international has worked his way back to full fitness after suffering a serious knee injury in February 2016.
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Betting Offer: Tottenham upped to 16/1 to beat Liverpool
Be sure to take up your option on either side in Saturday’s big clash at Anfield. Anybody opening an account can take a huge enhanced price on either Tottenham take on Liverpool in a massive clash that is likely to have big implications on the Premier League title race.
My last season: Lahm
Captain Philipp Lahm celebrates with teammates after winning the 2014 World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro. Berlin: Bayern Munich’s Philipp Lahm, who captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup victory, will retire at the end of the season a year before his contract with the German champions expires, the 33-year-old defender said on Tuesday.
Tottenham’s Harry Kane on ’emotional’ Mauricio Pochettino
Ibrahimovic lifted the dressing room during low moments this season, reveals Rashford as United stars get ready for next test ‘They are spineless and mentally weak at Arsenal, they accept mediocrity… and that’s just the fans!’: Gunners supporters savagely criticised by Burley as he urges them to trigger change after he labels Wenger ‘stale’ From the kid they all wanted to the man no-one wants: Adu fails to land contract at MLS side Portland Timbers after trial Holm claims she was catalyst for Rousey’s latest defeat as she hopes career isn’t defined by that victory Who’s in your team of the season so far? From Hazard to Sanchez, Ibrahimovic to Costa, our reporters reveal their XIs… The dramatic decline of Mr Bayern Munich: Muller was the star that Van Gaal vowed was undroppable… but after just one goal in Bundesliga this season, does he need to move on? Gayle’s T20 record score is … (more)
USL Moves: Phoenix signs veteran striker Omar Bravo
Phoenix Rising, one of 12 entities to submit an MLS expansion bid last week, has brought aboard a vital component for the 2017 USL season. The team announced Thursday it has signed Mexican striker Omar Bravo to a contract.
USL Moves: Phoenix signs veteran striker Omar Bravo
Phoenix Rising, one of 12 entities to submit an MLS expansion bid last week, has brought aboard a vital component for the 2017 USL season. The team announced Thursday it has signed Mexican striker Omar Bravo to a contract.
Built like Rooney and heir to Forlan: Meet Uruguay sensation Rodrigo Amaral
Rodrigo Amaral is hard to miss when he walks on to a football pitch. At 19 the Uruguayan striker is a man amongst boys, a powerful, barrel-chested machine who cannot help to bring to mind a teenage Wayne Rooney when he started to light up Goodison Park and then Old Trafford.
I have no doubt Modric is the world’s best – Srna
The former Croatia captain holds the Real Madrid midfielder in high regard and says believes the European champions would have trouble without him Real Madrid star Luka Modric has reached his peak and is the finest midfielder in the world, according to compatriot Darijo Srna. Modric has won two Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups and the Copa del Rey among a host of honours since moving to the Spanish capital in 2012.
Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Marco Asensio, Michael Carrick Rumours
Manchester United have reportedly been told they’ll need to fork out a 44 million if they’re to sign Real Madrid ‘s Marco Asensio this summer. Elsewhere, Arsenal are said to be chasing a deal to sign Michael Carrick .
Carlos Vela scores in Real Sociedad win over Osasuna
The Mexico forward was on the mark in the 72nd minute, putting Sociedad ahead after Osasuna found an early goal through Kenan. But Raul Navas scored an equalizer in the 62nd minute and ten minutes later it was Vela nosing the home side ahead.
Sevilla loses ground after home draw with Villarreal
It all led to another disappointing setback for Sevilla, which was held by Villarreal to a scoreless draw at home on Sunday and missed a chance to move closer to the Spanish league lead. Samir Nasri failed from the penalty spot in the 49th minute, Wissam Ben Yedder had his goal disallowed for offside in the 59th, and Vicente Iborra’s close-range header was brilliantly saved by Villarreal goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo in the 82nd, keeping Sevilla from being able to gain much ground atop the standings.
Neymar ‘way better’ than Ronaldo technically, claims Pele
Minas Gerais [Brazil], Feb.4 : Brazil football great Pele has claimed that Barcelona star striker Neymar is ‘technically way better’ that Real Madrid talisman and four-time Ballon d’or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was named the Ballon d’Or winner for the fourth time in 2016.
On loan from Leverkusen, Papadopoulos scores for Hamburg win
Hamburg’s Mergim Mavraj, right, and Leverkusen’s goalkeeper Bernd Leno battle for the ball during the Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, Friday Feb. 3, 2017. Hamburg’s Filip Kostic, right, and Leverkusen’s Benjamin Henrichs battle for the ball during the Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, Friday Feb. 3, 2017.
Hamburg’s on-loan Papadopoulos stuns Leverkusen with late winner
BERLIN: Hamburg SV defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos headed home in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over his parent club Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. The victory was Hamburg’s first in three matches and lifted them out of the bottom two and into the relegation playoff place.
Premier League transfer gossip: Why there’s still a buzz… 2
Former Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic was the subject of a A 10m deadline day bid from Watford. The Hornets were also prepared to throw in their current first-choice stopper Heurelho Gomes, the Daily Telegraph reports today, but Chelsea rejected their approach.
Alfie Mawson celebrates his first half opener at the Liberty Stadium last night. PICTURE: PA Wire.
Goals from Alfie Mawson and Gylfi Sigurdsson secured back to back Premier League wins for Swansea City for the first time this season – and continued the club’s recent revival under new manager Paul Clement. And fittingly, the goals came from the home side’s two best players on the night, with the outstanding Mawson heading in a Sigurdsson corner to give his side a half time lead, and after Shane Long levelled in the second half for the visitors, it was the Icelander who proved the match-winner as he volleyed home debutant Luciano Narsingh’s cross.
Video Pick: Robben’s left foot part of Bundesliga golazos
Arjen Robben ‘s golden left foot features in the Top 5 Bundesliga goals of the week, as does a fantastic Hoffenheim passing sequence finished by Nadiem Amiri , a David Alaba free kick for Bayern Munich following Thomas Mueller ‘s distraction, a rocket from Ingolstadt’s Pascal Gross , and a 35-yard blast from Hamburg SV’s Gotoku Sakai.
Balotelli says Italian transfer deadline day was dull
” Even Mario Balotelli was disappointed at the lack of action by Italy’s top clubs on transfer deadline day on Tuesday. Inter Milan was the only top team in Serie A to complete a signing on a low-key final day of Europe’s winter transfer window.
West Ham United have sold Dimitri Payet to Marseille for 25million
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Wagner hoping for Bayern Munich return
The forward refuses to give up hope of returning to his boyhood club one day following some fine performances this season Hoffenheim striker Sandro Wagner has set his sights on a return to Bayern Munich at some stage in his career. The 29-year-old came through the ranks of the Bayern youth academy, but left the club for Duisburg after failing to secure regular first-team action at the Allianz Arena.
Pep Guardiola adamant Manchester City chairman still a fan
Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola insists chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is happy with Manchester City’s season — as he promised Sam Allardyce a hug. City go to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, with Guardiola aiming to keep his hopes for a first trophy in England alive on two fronts.
Frankfurt beat Schalke 1-0 in German Bundesliga
Alexander Meier’s goal helped Eintracht Frankfurt to edge struggling Schalke 1-0 at the opener of the 18th round in Bundesliga on Friday. Eintracht Frankfurt reaped their ninth win of the season as veteran striker Alexander Meier provided the only goal of the clash to keep Schalke in the bottom half of the standings.
Ryan Mason is very special to me, insists Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino has described Ryan Mason as a much-loved player at Tottenham – and he also holds special status in the Spurs manager’s household. Mason is currently recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on a fractured skull suffered in Hull’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday, with Pochettino visiting on Thursday afternoon.
United confirms signing of Orlando City goal scorer Molino
Minnesota United FC coach Adrian Heath has been hinting for weeks at a “huge” signing. On Thursday he landed a big one.
Former France Under-21 international Mbaye Niang has swapped Milan for Watford
Watford have confirmed the signing of AC Milan forward M’Baye Niang on loan for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old Frenchman will bolster the attacking options of Walter Mazzarri’s side, who are 14th in the Premier League and face a trip to Millwall in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Philippe Coutinho’s new long-term deal makes significant statement – Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the club have made a significant statement in tying down “world class” Philippe Coutinho to new contract. Press Association Sport understands the Brazil international’s new deal is for five years, making him one of the club’s highest earners, and does not include a buy-out clause.
Serena Williams wins record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Venus in Australian Open final
The Latest on Saturday from the Australian Open : 10:10 p.m. After playing each other for the Australian Open title, Serena and… MELBOURNE, Australia – Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, and her sister was right there on court to give her a congratulatory hug. The all-Williams final &mdash… CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy – Lindsey Vonn has crashed for the second straight day, and once again appears to have avoided serious injury.
French midfielder asked Rangers cult hero for advice before agreeing to join Hearts
MALAURY MARTIN may have made his Hearts debut in the modest surroundings of Kirkcaldy, but the conversation which sparked his desire to embark on a Scottish adventure could barely have been more glamorous. The 28-year-old has revealed how his appetite to experience the SPFL was whetted over a lunch in the hills of Monte Carlo, the affluent millionaire’s paradise, as he picked the brains of former Rangers players Julien Rodriguez and Dado Prso.
Hugo Lopez Coll Participates in American Conference Institute’s…
Hugo Lopez Coll, a shareholder in the Mexico City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, who is also a member of the firm’s Global Anti-Corruption Group, will participate as a panelist during the American Conference Institute’s 11th Houston Forum on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act . Hugo Lopez Coll , a shareholder in the Mexico City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, who is also a member of the firm’s Global Anti-Corruption Group , will participate as a panelist during the American Conference Institute’s 11th Houston Forum on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act which will take place on Jan. 31 in Houston, Texas.
Romeu ready to make life uncomfortable for Liverpool
ORIOL Romeu is preparing to make life uncomfortable for Liverpool’s free-scoring attackers – as he takes aim for a domestic trophy victory he can finally take credit for. The defensive midfielder has been present, but not influential, during great cup runs at previous club Chelsea – having been virtually a bystander to Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup triumphs.
Sport24.co.za | Arsenal’s Xhaka in ‘racism’ probe – police
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been interviewed by police over an allegation he racially abused a staff member at London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday. The 24-year-old Switzerland international was not arrested but voluntarily attended a nearby police station after the incident was reported by a third party.
Sport24.co.za | Arsenal’s Xhaka in ‘racism’ probe – police
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been interviewed by police over an allegation he racially abused a staff member at London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday. The 24-year-old Switzerland international was not arrested but voluntarily attended a nearby police station after the incident was reported by a third party.
Emmanuel Frimpong set to leave Russia for Sweden
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is set to leave Russian top-flight side Arsenal Tula to join an unnamed club in Sweden after the former player of English Premier League side Arsenal clashed with his club’s coach. Frimpong’s contract with Tula lasts for one-and-half years more, it’s unlikely that Frimpong will play for the Russian club again.
Emmanuel Frimpong set to leave Russia for Sweden
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is set to leave Russian top-flight side Arsenal Tula to join an unnamed club in Sweden after the former player of English Premier League side Arsenal clashed with his club’s coach. Frimpong’s contract with Tula lasts for one-and-half years more, it’s unlikely that Frimpong will play for the Russian club again.
What is Wayne Rooney’s best Manchester United goal?
Eight points clear and homing in on the title… so, can any of the chasing pack really stop Chelsea winning the Premier League? Cahill and Terry visit ‘stable’ Mason in hospital as Hull and Chelsea medical teams are praised for treatment of player’s fractured skull Have Arsenal rediscovered their nasty streak? Xhaka dismissal was reminder of bad old days under Wenger 10 THINGS WE LEARNED: Lanzini could be the man to replace Payet and Smalling is out of sorts at United PALACE CRISIS Q&A: What’s going wrong at Selhurst Park and is Allardyce the man to help them dodge relegation? Arsenal’s dog’s dinner, United’s post-Fergie error and Villa’s banned display… Premier League’s most cringeworthy banners Horror at Chelsea as Mason breaks his skull after sickening clash of heads with Cahill that leaves Hull star ‘stable’ in hospital Meyler baffled by Silva’s instructions… and why did Niasse … (more)
Soccer community shows support for Ryan Mason
Mason is in a stable condition in hospital after undergoing surgery at St Mary’s Hospital in London following a clash of heads with Gary Cahill during the first half of Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea. Players from across England and Europe used Twitter to send best wishes to Mason, while the England team’s account posted a message reading: “Stay strong, Ryan” alongside a picture of him earning his sole England cap to date.
Plea says Bastia fans racially abused teammate Balotelli
In this Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 file photo, Nice’s forward Mario Balotelli, of Italy, reacts during the Europa League group I soccer match between OGC Nice and FC Salzburg, in Nice stadium, southeastern France. Nice striker Mario Balotelli’s teammate Alassane Pleas has confirmed he heard Bastia supporters racially abusing Balotelli with monkey chants during the league match on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Man Utd outcast: Paul Pogba is DESPERATE for me to return to Old Trafford
Paul Pogba wants Adnan Januzaj to return to Old Trafford and revitalise his Manchester United career, the Belgian star has claimed. Januzaj, who has 18 months left on his current contact at United, joined Sunderland in August on a season-long loan.
Sport24.co.za | Shaw struggling at Man United – Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has acknowledged England left-back Luke Shaw is enduring a testing period in his Old Trafford career due to illness and injury. Shaw, 21, spent most of last season recovering from a double leg break sustained in September 2015 and has made only 12 starts since Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal in the close season.
The Red’s golden boy Steven Gerrard will return to Liverpool
Steven Gerrard of Liverpool walks out to the pitch for warming up prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Stoke on Trent, England. Liverpool’s former captain and talisman Steven Gerrard will return to his roots as part of the Academy’s coaching set-up, the Premier League club announced on Friday.