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Ghana Premier League clubs urged to demand compensation for season cancellation 

Maurizio Sarri has given his verdict on the club's first game back after lockdown, coming back on Friday night against Milan at San Siro. The Juventus manager was full of praise for his side after they reached the Coppa Italia final. The Bianconeri drew 0-0 on the night and 1-1 on aggregate, advancing to the final on away goals thanks to their first leg performance four months ago. FT | ⏱ | WE'VE REACHED ROME!!! ? THE ⚪⚫ ARE IN THE FINAL!!! ✅#JuveMilan [0-0] #CoppaItalia #FinoAllaFine...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

It is embarrassing what Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila said about me - Bidvest Wits coach Hunt

Once considered a bright talent of the future, Umar Sadiq has had to rebuild his reputation after a hugely underwhelming loan spell with Rangers. But this is exactly what he has been doing - and naturally, with the summer transfer window fast approaching, he has been linked with a move away. It's pretty much just how it goes, isn't it? Umar Sadiq has already played against Man Utd Telegraf report that Milan, Valencia, Fenerbahce, CSKA and Spartak Moscow have all shown an interest in the...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Arteta issues Arsenal 'selling club' warning and stays tight-lipped on Partey

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that both Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio are fully fit and available for selection for his side's clash with Eibar - but forward Luka Jovic could miss the rest of the season. Los Blancos found themselves sat in second place in La Liga prior to the suspension of play in March, two points behind leaders Barcelona. However, with the season now set to get back underway, Zidane has provided an update on his squad's preparations ahead of their clash with...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Spurs enter talks with Southampton for Jannik Vestergaard

Newcastle are confident of tying down Andy Carroll to a short-term contract extension which will see the striker remain on Tyneside for the remainder of the campaign. The Magpies announced the extension of Danny Rose's loan deal yesterday, while Valentino Lazaro has also agreed to an extended stay at St. James' Park. Inter loanee Valentino Lazaro has already agreed to extend his stay at Newcastle until the end of the campaign Football Insider report that Carroll has reached a verbal agreement...
Original author: James Cormack

Andre Ayew: John Mensah was an exceptional leader for Ghana

Milan manager Stefano Pioli was left ruing the penalty awarded to Juventus in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi final in February, as his side crashed out of the competition on Friday evening. The two sides played out a stalemate at the Allianz Stadium, which was enough to see Juventus progress to the final on away goals following a 1-1 draw during February's first leg. With Milan leading 1-0 at the San Siro, Juventus were awarded a controversial penalty when Cristiano Ronaldo's...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Houssem Aouar fails to attend training with Lyon as he pushes for move away

The playful approach, the spontaneity and flamboyance and those glorious yellow shirts. Brazil's exploits on the global stage have set an unattainable benchmark for the rest fo the world. In the long and storied history of the World Cup there has never been an edition without Brazil, almost as if the competition isn't worth having without the Seleção. In the nine decades since the tournament's inception no team has won more games, scored more goals and, crucially, claimed more titles than...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

Celtic Striker Odsonne Édouard Named SFWA Player of the Year

Celtic's Premier League Linked Odsonne Edouard - SWFA player of the year
Original author: Robbie Walls

'There was no reason for me to leave' - Loftus-Cheek reveals his devotion to Chelsea

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vázquez is one of four Los Blancos stars set to miss Sunday's clash with Eibar due to injury. The Spaniard has been an unsung yet vital part of Zinedine Zidane's side over the last few seasons, despite the presence of the likes of Gareth Bale and young star Rodrygo on the right flank. The 28-year old had made 14 La Liga appearances this season before the league was suspended, with his side currently just two points behind leaders Barcelona, who face RCD Mallorca on...
Original author: Robbie Walls

Newcastle Keen to Boost Attacking Options With Porto Striker Moussa Marega

Marseille fans would have been pretty peeved when France curtailed the Ligue 1 season back in April. Rejuvenated by dashing footballing nomad Andre Villas-Boas, Le Olympiens were sitting pretty in second place - and therefore favourites to lift the 'anyone but PSG' title that French clubs not blessed with untold riches fight it out for each season. At least their Champions League group stage qualification was eventually secured via points per game, meaning that they will be back mixing with...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Fan walking from Spain to Qatar feared missing

Well, if Friday night's stalemate was anything to go by, we're in for a thrilling conclusion to the Italian domestic campaign over the next few weeks! Seriously though, it can't get any worse right? That was dire – six seconds of penalty-miss-red-card madness aside. Nevertheless, hoping to rid our memories of whatever that was at an empty Allianz Stadium on Friday night are Antonio Conte's Inter, who travel to Gennaro Gattuso's resolute Napoli side looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the...
Original author: James Cormack

Balotelli: I could have scored in Italy playoff KO

The news that Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva won’t be extending his stay in the French capital beyond this season has stirred interest among a number of Premier League clubs. Arsenal, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham are all said to be keen on luring the Brazil international to England. With Silva set to turn 36 this September, the quintet are seemingly undeterred by the defender entering the twilight of his career. Despite being home to some of the greatest...
Original author: Ross Jackson

Tottenham vs Sporting CP - Champions League: Team news, lineups & prediction

Felipe Melo has opened up on how his stamp on Arjen Robben at the 2010 World Cup meant a move to Real Madrid, which had already been agreed, fell through. Brazil took on the Netherlands in the quarter-finals at the World Cup and came into the clash as favourites, but they were sent packing after falling to a 2-1 defeat. It was a miserable game for Melo, who was at fault for the equaliser, before getting himself sent off just 20 minutes later. Felipe Melo's stamp After bringing Robben down and...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Gregg Berhalter slams yellow card system in World Cup qualifiers

The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will lose €150m in broadcast revenue for the 2020/21 season, in part due to EuroSport cancelling its €70m contract with the league. The top two tiers of German football returned to action on 16 May, following a two month hiatus as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. All games are played behind closed doors, resulting in a drop in matchday income, and despite the Bundesliga being the first top league in Europe to resume, clubs are poised to suffer a loss in...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Tammy Abraham Rejects Aston Villa Return

Manchester United stepped up their preparations for the Premier League's return next week by taking on West Bromwich Albion in two back-to-back friendlies at Old Trafford. United lost the first match, but got their revenge in the second fixture by securing a 3-1 win. That's a victory on aggregate, if you're counting. Finish, @AndrinhoPereira ? ? More footage from Old Trafford ?#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 12, 2020 Bruno Fernandes - who has seriously impressed since arriving from...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Andrew Juma: Gor Mahia sign defender from Mathare United

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has revealed that he remains in regular contact with his former manager Mauricio Pochettino since the Argentinian's sacking earlier in the season. Lloris had been at Tottenham for two years before Pochettino was appointed as manager in the summer of 2014. The French World Cup winner became a key player under the Argentine, and was made club captain in his second season at the helm. Pochettino and Lloris celebrate their Champions League semi-final...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

Ceballos back in contention for Leicester clash as Arsenal provide injury update

rity Project Restart: No Ball Boys, Clinical Passports & BLM as Premier League Clubs Vote on Rule Changes Premier League clubs are reported to have voted through an extensive list of rule modifications, in one of the final steps towards English football returning next week. Discussions have been ongoing for months over how to safely resume football in England, with the coronavirus pandemic going nowhere any time soon. But while it once seemed an impossibility that the 2019/20 season would...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Man United, Arsenal, Juventus, Real, Bayern get Adidas kit makeover via Pharrell

Premier League players from all 20 clubs have released a joint statement expressing their desire to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement during games once the league returns. During the first round of fixtures, all player names on the back of shirts will be replaced by the words 'Black Lives Matter', while several players have insisted they are prepared to 'take a knee' to show their support. The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all...
Original author: Tom Gott

Tottenham's Europa League tie with Wolfsberger moved to Budapest

oals Juventus edged past AC Milan and booked their place in the final of the Coppa Italia in nervy fashion, drawing 0-0 at the Allianz Stadium on Friday night. Juventus, who advanced on away goals, failed to break down an ultra defensive Milan side who were equally as poor in attack. The game's best spell came 15 minutes in, with Juventus hammering on the pressure from the off. Viewers were treated to a missed penalty and a straight card both inside the opening 20 minutes – indeed, within six...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Omurwa: Defender's move from Wazito FC to Petro Atletico falls through

enal Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has admitted that he left Arsenal in search of the kind of competition which could only be found at Barcelona. The Frenchman, who led Arsenal to two Premier League titles, sealed a surprise move away from the Emirates Stadium in 2007, after which he went on to finally add the Champions League to his impressive trophy cabinet. Speaking in a video interview with UEFA, Henry insisted that his love for Arsenal never faded away, but he wanted a chance to pass the...
Original author: Tom Gott

West Ham reach 2023 Europa Conference League final

The long awaited return of La Liga has finally come around, and Real Madrid find themselves back in action on 14 June, looking to chase down that two point gap between themselves and Barcelona at the top of the table. The break in play came at a great time for Los Blancos, who had only won two of their last seven matches before the suspension. Zinedine Zidane will be hoping his players have had time to regroup and refresh, in the hopes that they can bring home some silverware. Their first...
Original author: David Ford

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