Barcelona must prove they are world’s best, says Luis Enrique Barcelona boss Luis Enrique urged his side to show they are still the best team in the world in the final two months of the season after suffering a second consecutive La Liga defeat 1-0 at Real Sociedad on Saturday. The European champions saw their lead at the top of […] Photo credit: AFP Barcelona boss Luis Enrique urged his … [Read more...]

Mourinho eyes Prem return, rejects Syria 10:48 PM GMT Jose Mourinho has declined Syria's offer to coach the war-torn nation's team while reiterating his desire to return to management in England next season. The Portuguese, who has been linked with Manchester United since being fired by Chelsea for a second time in December, insisted he has not yet penned an agreement with any club. "I don't have … [Read more...]

Mourinho rejects Syria, eyes return to Prem 10:48 PM GMT Jose Mourinho has declined Syria's offer to coach the war-torn nation's team while reiterating his desire to return to management in England next season. The Portuguese, who has been linked with Manchester United since being fired by Chelsea for a second time in December, insisted he has not yet penned an agreement with any club. "I don't … [Read more...]

Neymar gets Barca go-ahead for Olympics, not Copa America Brazilian superstar Neymar was Friday given the go-ahead to play at the Olympics by his club Barcelona but was ordered not to take part in the Copa America, local media reported. Brazil coach Dunga had been hoping to have the influential striker at both tournaments — the Copa in the […] Photo credit: AFP Brazilian superstar Neymar was … [Read more...]

Consistency the key as Leicester’s Ranieri eyes Champions League Claudio Ranieri has called on Leicester to maintain the consistency that has made them favorites to be crowned Premier League champions and carried them to the brink of the Champions League. While a seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham is not enough to persuade Ranieri to discuss Leicester’s chances of winning […] … [Read more...]

Wilshere: It felt good to play again for U21s 8:43 AM GMT Mattias Karen Jack Wilshere says his game with Arsenal's under-21s puts him a "step closer" to a full return and is confident he can earn a place in England's European Championship squad. Wilshere completed 65 minutes on Friday as the U21s beat Newcastle 3-1 at the Emirates. It was his first game since playing for England in a qualifier … [Read more...]

Team News: Late Fitness Check GW33 Claudio Ranieri continues to dismiss talk of a Premier League title despite being 7-points clear with only six games remaining: "I think the Europa (League) is done. Now is the Champions League. We are fighting for the Champions League now." Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger won’t let an eleven point gap rule his side out of the race: "As long as it is mathematically … [Read more...]

Ian Darke among highlights of EPL commentator assignments for Gameweek 33 For the commentators who will be gracing our TV sets this weekend for another gameweek of Premier League soccer, the big news is that Ian Darke will be announcing the West Ham against Arsenal game. He’ll be alongside Danny Mills on the broadcast for BT Sport, which NBCSN has generously […] For the commentators who … [Read more...]

Napoli eyes on Juventus trip to San Siro The fall-out from Gonzalo Higuain’s four-match ban will overshadow Serie A this weekend, when the Argentine striker and his Napoli team-mates will be glued to a crucial San Siro clash between AC Milan and Juventus. Sitting three points behind Juventus before last week’s games, Napoli’s bid for a first Serie […] Photo credit: AFP The fall-out from … [Read more...]

Wenger admits Arsenal can learn from Leicester fairytale Arsene Wenger insists he has not given up on Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge but admits there are lessons to be learnt from Leicester’s dominance at the top of the table. Wenger’s third-placed side, who lie 11 points adrift of the leaders, head to West Ham on Saturday where they […] Photo credit: AFP Arsene Wenger insists he … [Read more...]