‘I’m not the Carli Lloyd from five years ago’ – USWNT star artfully transitions into new role

The two-time FIFA Women’s Player of the Year is adapting to a new position, and using her brain to compensate for the effects of age Carli Lloyd is well aware that she’s a different player now than she used to be. At 36, of course, it is only natural. But where some players may quickly Read more about ‘I’m not the Carli Lloyd from five years ago’ – USWNT star artfully transitions into new role[…]

'I'm not worried' – Giroud happy to fight for Chelsea place

The Frenchman believes that he is ready to fulfil Blues boss Maurizio Sarri’s needs up front, despite his late return from international duty Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud feels he has nothing to prove given his status as a World Cup winner and welcomes competition for places with Alvaro Morata.  The 32-year-old forward has seven Premier League appearances under Read more about 'I'm not worried' – Giroud happy to fight for Chelsea place[…]

'I don't know if I've played better' – Chelsea's Hazard revelling in best form

The Belgian netted his seventh Premier League goal of the season in the 3-0 win at Southampton. Chelsea winger Eden Hazard believes he is in the form of his life after another fine display inspired victory over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium. The Belgium international netted his seventh Premier League goal of the season to Read more about 'I don't know if I've played better' – Chelsea's Hazard revelling in best form[…]

Monaco appoint Arsenal legend Henry

The former Gunners striker takes his first steps in football management by taking over at the club where he began his career Monaco have appointed Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as their new manager, while Arsenal’s Under-18 head coach Kwame Ampadu has been announced as part of his staff. Henry will take his first steps into management Read more about Monaco appoint Arsenal legend Henry[…]

VIDEO: Davies delivers double in final Whitecaps game before joining Bayern Munich

The teenager gave Vancouver fans something to remember him by with two goals in his team’s 2018 season finale Alphonso Davies gave Vancouver Whitecaps fans something to remember him by – and something for Bayern Munich to salivate over. The teenage Canada international suited up for the final time for the Whitecaps on Sunday as Read more about VIDEO: Davies delivers double in final Whitecaps game before joining Bayern Munich[…]

Manchester United fined for late arrival and delayed kick-off against Valencia

Heavy traffic caused the hosts to arrive late at Old Trafford for the clash against Los Che, who were also sanctioned for setting off fireworks Manchester United have been fined €15,000 for the late arrival and subsequent behind-schedule kick-off of their Champions League game with Valencia, while Napoli must pay €34,000 for the setting off Read more about Manchester United fined for late arrival and delayed kick-off against Valencia[…]

Vinicius Junior airs Ronaldo regret at Real Madrid

The Brazilian youngster had hoped that a move to the Santiago Bernabeu would give him the chance to play alongside the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Vinicius Junior has aired his regret at having seen Cristiano Ronaldo depart Real Madrid before he got the chance to play alongside him. The Brazilian youngster became the most expensive Read more about Vinicius Junior airs Ronaldo regret at Real Madrid[…]

Mourinho to blame if Man Utd fail – NBA star Larry Nance Jr

The under-pressure Red Devils boss is the person responsible for United’s faltering campaign, according to the 2018 NBA finalist NBA star Larry Nance Jr believes that Jose Mourinho is wasting Manchester United’s talent and it will be his fault if they do not have a successful season. United were forced to come from behind to Read more about Mourinho to blame if Man Utd fail – NBA star Larry Nance Jr[…]

'Arsenal guaranteed a top-four finish' – Pires makes bold Premier League prediction

The former Gunners star has been impressed by the progress made under Unai Emery and expects a return to Champions League competition to be secured Robert Pires claims to have “100 per cent” confidence in Arsenal’s ability to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season. The Gunners have failed to hit that Read more about 'Arsenal guaranteed a top-four finish' – Pires makes bold Premier League prediction[…]