Remi Garde leaves Aston Villa by mutual consent Frenchman Remi Garde has left Aston Villa by mutual consent, the Premier League basement sitters said on Tuesday. “The Club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Remi for all his efforts during a difficult period and wish him well in the future,” said a club statement […] Photo credit: AFP Frenchman Remi Garde has left Aston Villa … [Read more...]

Qatar looks to Airbnb to house fans in 2022 Qatar World Cup organizers say they are considering using Airbnb to house some of the visiting soccer fans during the World Cup finals in 2022. Hasan al-Thawadi, general secretary of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the body overseeing the organization of the tournament, said market demands could mean […] Qatar World Cup … [Read more...]

Klinsmann’s prioritization of Olympic qualification could cost him USMNT job The panic signs exhibited by United States fans ahead of tonight’s must-win clash with Guatemala in Columbus are not surprising. The fan base of the United States Men’s National Team has become more disenchanted with the management regime of Jürgen Klinsmann with every passing month. During Klinsmann’s tenure, the USMNT … [Read more...]

England boss Hodgson urges Sturridge to grasp Holland chance England manager Roy Hodgson has challenged Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to use Tuesday’s friendly against the Netherlands at Wembley as an opportunity to stake a claim to a starting berth. Sturridge, 26, went into the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as Hodgson’s first-choice number nine, but missed the entirety of […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]

Everton set Lukaku's transfer price at &pound50m 2:11 AM GMT Chris Borg The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Romelu Lukaku? That'll be £50 million How Everton must wish they had enjoyed a more consistent season. If they … [Read more...]

Wenger: 'No doubt' I will remain at Arsenal 11:43 PM GMT Mattias Karen Arsene Wenger insists he has "no doubt" he'll still be at Arsenal next season and remains fully committed to the job despite the recent outpouring of criticism from fans. Wenger has been under heavy pressure after Arsenal fell 11 points behind Leicester in the Premier League title race and exited the Champions … [Read more...]

England goalkeeper Jack Butland faces Euro KO after breaking ankle England goalkeeper Jack Butland fractured his ankle in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Germany in Berlin, casting a doubt over the Stoke City player’s hopes of making Euro 2016. The 23-year-old, standing in for injured first-choice keeper Joe Hart, was hurt just before half-time on Saturday and was replaced by Fraser […] England … [Read more...]

Real Madrid now looking at Courtois 4:39 PM GMT Chris Borg The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Real court Chelsea goalkeeper Real Madrid, as they have been in the recent past, are reportedly very keen indeed to sign a Premier … [Read more...]

Shell-shocked Germany host bogey side Italy in soccer friendly Shell-shocked Germany hunt a rare win over bogey side Italy in a friendly international in Munich on Tuesday as the world champions seek to bounce back from their defeat to England. Joachim Loew’s Germany threw away a two-goal lead in Berlin on Saturday to slump to a 3-2 loss against […] Photo credit: AFP Shell-shocked Germany … [Read more...]

Kane, Vardy ready for Euro 2016 challenge 9:28 AM GMT England duo Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy expect to be marked men at Euro 2016, although both insist they are looking forward to the challenge that awaits them in France. Kane and Vardy, who have 40 Premier League goals between them this season, both found the back of the net on Saturday as England recorded an impressive 3-2 win over world … [Read more...]