The current Tottenham manager revealed the Barcelona star almost joined him at Espanyol in 2005 Barcelona star Lionel Messi was “very close” to joining Espanyol in 2005, according to Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. Messi, 31, was still in the early stages of his senior career at the time, but ended up staying at Camp Nou and developing into one of the best players of all-time. Pochettino – then in the latter stages of his playing…
A 0-0 Champions League draw had the Old Trafford outfit’s boss bemoaning the lack of quality in his side against a top-level team Jose Mourinho questioned the “technical quality” in his Manchester United team following Tuesday’s goalless draw with Valencia at Old Trafford. United made it four games without a win in all competitions after another limp performance in their second Champions League match of the season. There was some improvement on last Saturday’s display…
The boss was assaulted with a leafy green prior to what turned out to be his final match in charge at Villa Park, as the club confirm his exit Steve Bruce has been sacked as Aston Villa manager less than five months after leading them to the Championship play-off final. Despite having to deal with a reduced budget last term, Villa finished fourth in the second tier before falling at the final hurdle, losing 1-0…
As speculation over a breakdown in his relationship with the manager continues, the midfielder passed up the chance to speak to the media Paul Pogba has added fuel to the fire of his rapidly disintegrating relationship with Jose Mourinho by turning down interviews in the wake of Manchester United’s latest defeat with a four-word reply: “You want me dead?” A 3-1 loss at West Ham on Saturday means United have taken 10 points from their…
The Blues measured themselves up against one of England’s strongest sides, but one thing remained clear: they rely on their Belgian star A flick and a turn, then a run and a finish. Eden Hazard’s lightning movement and sixth goal of the Premier League season in Saturday’s pulsating 1-1 draw with Liverpool put Chelsea in an unexpected position under new coach Mauricio Sarri: the Blues are title contenders. Hazard’s sensational form has propelled him to at the…
Relations were frosty with fans when the Italian defender returned to Turin but the defender is winning them over again with his displays on the pitch Leonardo Bonucci hopes to hear the Juventus fans sing his name once more after stating he has “a place that I can call home again”. The Italy centre-back controversially swapped the Serie A champions for AC Milan ahead of the 2017-18 season but returned to Turin after a disappointing…
The Premier League champions travel to Germany in their second matchday in this season’s Champions League, having surprisingly lost their opener Manchester City will head into their Champions League meeting against Hoffenheim in search of their first points in this season’s competition. The Premier League side lost their first game 2-1 to Lyon and are currently bottom of Group F. However, in the Premier League they are once again top of the table following Saturday’s 2-0 win…
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The Japan international started for the first time at Old Trafford and now wants to make the most of his opportunity in Rafa Benitez’s side Newcastle United striker Yoshinori Muto wants his goal against Manchester United to kick start his season. Muto had failed to find the back of the net in his first six Premier League games for Newcastle following his summer arrival from Mainz. However, the Japan international opened his account at Old…
The 18-year-old has made his first strides into the Gunners first team and spoke exclusively to Goal about his experiences and future aims Emile Smith Rowe might not have grabbed the headlines like some of his England Under-17 team-mates when they became world champions in 2017, but if his start to life in the Arsenal first team is anything to go by then the Gunners could have a true star on their hands. Impressive pre-season…