Premier League all stars hunt down Leicester London (AFP) – Jaw-dropping new broadcast deals totalling 8.3 billion pounds ($10.9 billion, 9.8 billion euros) have enabled the English Premier League to assemble a dazzling galaxy of stars for the 2016-17 season. Jose Mourinho will have Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba at his disposal at Manchester United, while Pep Guardiola has authorised a … [Read more...]

Mum’s the word as Pogba returns to United Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Paul Pogba said he had fulfilled the “destiny” foreseen by his mother as he completed a return to Manchester United from Juventus on Tuesday for a world record fee. United confirmed Pogba had signed a five-year contract but did not specify the transfer fee. However, in an interview with MUTV, United’s in-house … [Read more...]

Pogba completes world record Man Utd return Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – French superstar Paul Pogba on Tuesday completed a sensational return to Manchester United from Juventus for a reported world record fee. United said Pogba had signed a five-year contract but did not give the fee which British media have put at 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros). That would see the … [Read more...]

Paris Saint-Germain youngster Edouard loaned to Toulouse Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain said Monday that their 18-year-old forward Odsonne Edouard had been loaned out to Toulouse on a one year deal. Edouard first made a name for himself at the U17’s European Championships in 2015 when he finished the tournament as the best scorer and best player.  He signed his first professional contract … [Read more...]

10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 22 of the 2016 season Here are the ten things we learned from Week 22 of the 2016 MLS season. 1. The Red Bulls Get Hosed Hilario Grajeda is one of MLS’ best referees for what he doesn’t call – Grajeda’s games tend to flow because there are so few stoppages, and because he can maintain control without using his whistle. But the New York Red Bulls’ hugely … [Read more...]

Brazil on brink of more home humiliation Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazil face another embarrassing exit from a tournament on home soil after Neymar slumbered through a second 0-0 draw of Rio 2016 against Iraq. The Olympic hosts need to beat group leaders Denmark on Wednesday to win to avoid a stunning exit, just two years after their devastating 7-1 World Cup defeat by Germany. Neymar was expected … [Read more...]

Pogba arrives for Man Utd medical – reports London (AFP) – France midfielder Paul Pogba arrived in Manchester on Monday to complete his record-breaking transfer to Manchester United from Juventus, British media reported. Sky Sports News said the 23-year-old had flown to Manchester from Nice in a private jet and would undergo a medical at United’s Aon Training Complex. Manchester Airport posted a … [Read more...]

Boos for Brazil after Iraq stalemate in Rio Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – An irritated Neymar drew another blank as Brazil’s faltering bid for a first football Olympic gold continued with second 0-0 draw in as many games against Iraq. The Barcelona star became increasingly frustrated with the rough treatment he received and Iraq’s time-wasting tactics as Brazil were booed off the field in Brasilia for … [Read more...]

Mourinho ‘proud’ of record-breaking Pogba move London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his club should feel “proud” about signing Paul Pogba as the France midfielder moved closer to rejoining his former team in a world-record transfer. Pogba, 23, is poised to complete a reported 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros) switch to Old Trafford after United and … [Read more...]

Celtic boss Rodgers hails Sinclair debut winner Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers heaped praise on new signing Scott Sinclair as the winger came off the bench to grab a late winner in a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over Hearts. The 27-year-old, who only completed his £4.5million move from Aston Villa late on Saturday, replaced Stuart Armstrong on the hour mark. But his surging … [Read more...]