AC Milan sack Sinisa Mihajlovic, appoint Cristian Brocchi AC Milan have announced the sacking of coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, replacing the Serbian with youth team handler Cristian Brocchi until the end of the season. A statement from the struggling Serie A giants on Tuesday read: “Sinisa Mihajlovic has been relieved of his role as AC Milan coach. “The club […] Photo credit: AFP AC Milan have … [Read more...]

Manchester City vs. Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineups and team news Manchester City have the advantage coming into this match after managing a 2-2 draw at the Parc des Princes last week. The Citizens went ahead via Kevin De Bruyne’s goal in the 38th minute but Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalized three minutes later. Adrien Rabiot then put the hosts 2-1 up but City […] Manchester City have the … [Read more...]

Forget 2022, Qatar focus now on 2018 World Cup Of the 12 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams anxiously awaiting Tuesday’s draw for the Russia World Cup 2018 third round qualifiers, arguably Qatar has the most at stake. Since being controversially chosen to host the 2022 tournament, the Gulf state has been battered by ongoing allegations of corruption, charges it […] Photo credit: AFP Of … [Read more...]

Tears, no fears as Ranieri’s Leicester close on Premier League title Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri played down his emotional response after the Foxes took their latest big step towards the English Premier League title. Ranieri left the pitch in tears after Jamie Vardy’s second-half double sealed a hard-fought 2-0 win at relegation-threatened Sunderland on Sunday. Leicester ended the day … [Read more...]

Borchers own-goal gives LA Galaxy 1-1 draw with Portland Timbers An own-goal by Portland’s Nat Borchers gave the listless Galaxy a 1-1 draw against the Timbers in Los Angeles in a clash of the last two MLS Cup champions. Fanendo Adi had given reigning title holders Portland the lead in the 52nd minute, taking advantage of Rafael Garcia’s hesitation to […] Photo credit: AFP An own-goal by … [Read more...]

Manchester Utd ‘still ahead’ of Spurs, says Van Gaal Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said that he had no regrets about not taking the Tottenham Hotspur job after the London club damaged his side’s Champions League qualification hopes. Three goals in six second-half minutes from Dele Alli, Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela gave Spurs a clinical 3-0 win […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]

Jose still confident on Utd job - sources 7:21 AM GMT Miguel Delaney Jose Mourinho remains confident he will be the next Manchester United manager despite reports Louis van Gaal will stay on next season, sources close to the Portuguese have told ESPN FC. Former Chelsea manager Mourinho is continuing to make transfer plans for what he believes is his next job at Old Trafford. Reports emerged … [Read more...]

Gunners aiming for Granit Xhaka 1:17 AM GMT Chris Borg The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Granit move set in stone? It seems heavily-linked Arsenal target Granit Xhaka could be edging closer to a move … [Read more...]

Supersub Divock Origi at the double as Liverpool beat Stoke Divock Origi came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool beat Stoke City 4-1 at Anfield on Sunday for their biggest home win this season. Victory saw the Reds leapfrog the Potters into eighth place in the Premier League table. Origi had been on the pitch less than five […] Photo credit: AFP Divock Origi came off the bench to … [Read more...]

Paul Pogba winner at Milan as Juventus march on Paul Pogba struck a second-half winner as Juventus continued their march towards a record-equalling fifth consecutive Serie A title with a 2-1 victory at AC Milan on Saturday. Juventus, who last won five on the trot in 1935, are now nine points clear of second-placed Napoli, before they host basement […] Photo credit: AFP. Paul Pogba struck a … [Read more...]