'It was different' – Solskjaer says Man Utd can't look to 1999 for Barca inspiration

The boss says his side must focus on a new task as they prepare to fight to stay in the Champions League Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says past triumphs do not matter as Manchester United will need a whole new effort to take down Barcelona. Manchester United fell 1-0 in the opening leg at Old Trafford, Read more about 'It was different' – Solskjaer says Man Utd can't look to 1999 for Barca inspiration[…]

Ronaldo in Juventus squad to face Ajax but Chiellini absent

The Portugal international is likely to start in Amsterdam although the club’s influential centre-back misses out through injury Juventus have received mix news on the injury front with Cristiano Ronaldo available and in the squad for their Champions League meeting with Ajax but Giorgio Chiellini is forced to miss out. There were concerns that the Read more about Ronaldo in Juventus squad to face Ajax but Chiellini absent[…]

'I thought he'd be a bit of a d***head!' – De Bruyne pleasantly surprised by Sterling at Man City

The Belgium star was expecting his City team-mate to be a more arrogant, flashy character than the “humble guy” he has befriended at Etihad Stadium Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that he thought Raheem Sterling would be “would be a bit of a d*******” when he joined the club in 2015. Both Read more about 'I thought he'd be a bit of a d***head!' – De Bruyne pleasantly surprised by Sterling at Man City[…]

Hazard is a £100m asset Chelsea must handle with care – Hasselbaink

The former Blues striker is among those watching on from afar as speculation surrounding a Belgian forward and a big-money move continues to build Chelsea have a “£100 million asset” on their hands in Eden Hazard, says Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, with some big decisions going to have to be made at Stamford Bridge this summer. Read more about Hazard is a £100m asset Chelsea must handle with care – Hasselbaink[…]

Solskjaer admits Manchester United rebuild will take years

After being dumped out of the Champions League this week, the Red Devils will continue their pursuit of a top-four spot at Everton on Sunday Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confessed that Manchester United are in the middle of a rebuild that will take years to complete.  Solskjaer was named United’s permanent manager in March after initially impressing Read more about Solskjaer admits Manchester United rebuild will take years[…]

Man Utd Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Everton

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Sunday Manchester United’s exit from the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona on Tuesday leaves them with one single target to aim for this season – a top-four spot in the Premier League. United are currently sixth heading into the Read more about Man Utd Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Everton[…]

Real Madrid target Aspas renews with Celta until 2023

The striker has been rewarded for his inspirational form with a new four-year contract, his club have announced. Celta Vigo have completed a coup in securing star striker Iago Aspas to a new four-year contract. Aspas has been a revelation for Celta since returning from Sevilla in 2015 for a second spell, and the club Read more about Real Madrid target Aspas renews with Celta until 2023[…]

Vodafone Super Rugby wrap: Round 17

The Lions ground out a 27-10 Super Rugby final-round victory in Durban over the Sharks on Saturday to top the overall standings, which guarantees home advantage in every knockout match they play. The teams clash again next weekend in the quarter-finals of the annual southern hemisphere championship with the Johannesburg-based Lions playing in front of their supporters. A try Read more about Vodafone Super Rugby wrap: Round 17[…]