Arjen Robben says he may retire in June after confirming he will quit Bayern Munich when his contract with the defending Bundesliga champions expires. Robben, who turns 35 in January, confirmed in Monday’s edition of magazine Kicker that he will…
Afcon 2019 hosts to be decided on January 9 (Supersport)
South Africa could step in as hosts of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, according to the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ahmad Ahmad in an interview with AFP on Monday. CAF has been studying alternative solutions…
Struggling Villarreal sack coach Calleja (Supersport)
Javier Calleja has been sacked as coach by struggling Villarreal after winning just three matches this season, the Spanish Liga club announced on Monday. The ‘Yellow Submarine’ lost 3-2 at home to Celta Vigo at the weekend and now sit…
Lukaku confident he is over post-World Cup slump (Supersport)
Lukaku confident he is over post-World Cup slump (Supersport) Romelu Lukaku believes he has finally emerged from his post-World Cup slump, with the Manchester United striker revealing he had to shed muscle to adapt to the demands of the Premier…
‘No regrets,’ says the Verminator ahead of Spurs tie (Supersport)
Thomas Vermaelen still has a Whatsapp group with his Belgium teammates at Tottenham but when it comes to Barcelona’s plans for their Champions League match at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, all concerned are keeping quiet. “We talk all the…
Ibrahimovic sticking with LA Galaxy, AC Milan ‘evaluate’ Fabregas (Guardian)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be leaving LA Galaxy to return to AC Milan, the Italian club’s sporting director Leonardo said on Sunday, although they are studying the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. “Ibrahimovic will not return to Milan,”…
Liverpool turn to Salah to summon Gerrard’s spirit for Napoli showdown (Guardian)
Liverpool must again rely on fortress Anfield to inflict Napoli’s first Champions League defeat of the season if they are to avoid the disappointment of a group stage exit just over six months since appearing in last season’s final. The…
Mourinho reveals why he is not picking Fred (Supersport)
07 December 2018 Jose Mourinho suggested on Friday that Manchester United must get stronger defensively before he is ready to give Fred more games. United spent £52 million on buying the Brazil midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk in June but he…
Sarri slams Chelsea’s complacency in defeat at Wolves (Supersport)
06 December 2018 Maurizio Sarri accused his Chelsea players of over-confidence after throwing away a lead to lose 2-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday. Chelsea looked to be on course for victory thanks to Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s early opener as the…
Biggest test for Sarri as stuttering Chelsea host City (Supersport)
6 December 2018 It has taken less than two weeks for the optimism generated by a 12-match unbeaten start to Maurizio Sarri’s reign at Stamford Bridge to fizzle out and this weekend the Italian faces his biggest test to date…