(Reuters) – High-flying Leicester City’s exploits have won the admiration of their next Premier League opponents, with Everton manager Roberto Martinez praising counterpart Claudio Ranieri’s impact since taking over at the King Power Stadium. Tenth-placed Everton host the table-toppers on Saturday, with Martinez optimistic that his team can end the Foxes’ 11-game unbeaten away run […]
(Reuters) – Goalkeeper David de Gea has dismissed reports of discontent in the Manchester United dressing room and credited captain Wayne Rooney with keeping the squad together and pulling in the same direction. United are fourth in the Premier League table and have been heavily criticised for their stodgy performances this season, including a perceived […]
(Reuters) – Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has told his team mates that they need a “one million percent” improvement if they are to come away from Monday’s Premier League trip to Arsenal with a win. City are third in the table, a point behind the Gunners, and Hart is displeased by what he perceives […]
LONDON (Reuters) – Remi Garde flew out to discuss Aston Villa’s future with owner Randy Lerner this week and, with the club stuck to the foot of the table, a contingency plan for life in the second tier was probably high on the agenda. Chief executive Tom Fox, who accompanied Frenchman Garde for talks with […]
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s attacking trident has much potential but under-fire coach Rafa Benitez must harness it more effectively with his team hosting Rayo Vallecano on Sunday having slipped five points off the pace in La Liga. Defeat last weekend by Villarreal cranked up the pressure on Benitez and, apart from a fortunate victory […]
By Tim Collings LONDON (Reuters) – The Premier League’s leading goalscorers will be on show at when surprise leaders Leicester City bid to move further ahead at the top with victory against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The match will pitch England’s Jamie Vardy, with a league-leading 15 goals this season for Leicester, against […]
By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) – Gary Neville enjoyed his first win as Valencia coach when his side eased to a 2-0 victory over lower league Barakaldo on Wednesday and booked a place in the King’s Cup last 16 5-1 on aggregate. Santi Mina’s header put Valencia ahead after eight minutes and Alvaro Negredo slotted […]
The Italians like their football teams akin to their food: Rich, exciting and strong with a blend of history and that is exactly why AC Milan have managed to stay at the top their game even after 116 years. AC Milan celebrates their 116th birthday today, club with pure emotions which not only are followed […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid’s players will not allow praise to go to their heads even though they are level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga, coach Diego Simeone said on Wednesday. “When people talk well of your work it is good to help you keep improving,” Simeone told a news […]
MILAN (Reuters) – The sale of a 48 percent stake in AC Milan soccer club to Thai businessman Bee Taechaubol is facing delays and will not close this year, two sources close to the matter said on Wednesday. The Serie A soccer club is owned by Fininvest, the family holding of former Italian prime minister […]
