Promotion about pride not cash says Bruce London (AFP) – Steve Bruce insists Hull City will be motivated by glory rather than greed when they face Sheffield Wednesday for the lucrative prize of promotion to the Premier League in Saturday’s Championship play-off final. With television revenue for Premier League clubs due to increase next season, the winner of the second-tier showdown at Wembley … [Read more...]

Mourinho set to take control at United London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho was expected to become Manchester United’s new manager on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal to take charge at Old Trafford. Mourinho has been in negotiations with United since Louis van Gaal’s sacking on Monday and British media reports on Thursday claimed an agreement is now in place for the former Chelsea manager to … [Read more...]

Eyes on 11th Champions League crown, insists Ronaldo Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo insists personal goals will be put to one side as Real Madrid seek to embellish their incredible European record with victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday. Ronaldo, a three-time world player of the year, has never scored a goal at the San Siro but has the chance to match and … [Read more...]

Keys adds to unprecedented glitz and glamour of San Siro final Milan (AFP) – American R&B star Alicia Keys will make history by becoming the first artist to sing live at a Champions League final opening ceremony that promises unprecedented glitz and glamour on Saturday. Record ten-time champions Real Madrid host city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, commonly known as the … [Read more...]

Mourinho and Man Utd go in search of Midas touch Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – In accepting the challenge of attempting to drag Manchester United out of the doldrums, Jose Mourinho will also seek to restore gloss to his own tainted reputation. The brash 53-year-old Portuguese is a serial winner, having notably won eight league titles and two Champions Leagues, but Chelsea’s spectacular … [Read more...]

Fantasy Tournament Talk: Fantasy Euro Rotoworld League The Premier League season is a long journey and playing the fantasy game can take its toll on many a manager by the time the calendar turns to May. It is understandable how some might look at the offseason as a chance to exhale and recuperate from emotional highs and lows, whether it may be beating your rival in a head to head league or a bevy … [Read more...]

Sturridge doubt, Rashford chance - reports 6:15 AM GMT Daniel Sturridge is reportedly a doubt for England's friendly against Australia after missing training on Wednesday, paving the way for Marcus Rashford to make his debut on Friday. The Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail report Sturridge, 26, was absent from training due to a calf problem which could jeopardise his place at Euro 2016. The Daily … [Read more...]

Bradley-Nagbe partnership could reap rewards in Copa America For all of the discussion about the age and makeup of Jurgen Klinsmann’s Copa America squad, and the tactical changes he made in the second half against Ecuador indicate what the future may be like for this team. After the 1-0 win against Ecuador, this also may indicate that the future is closer to the present than previously thought, … [Read more...]

Nagbe nets first US goal to defeat Ecuador Washington (AFP) – Liberian-born striker Darlington Nagbe scored in the 90th minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a warm-up match for the Copa America Centenario. Nagbe, a 25-year-old midfielder for the reigning Major League Soccer champion Portland Timbers, netted his first goal for the American squad in dramatic fashion after … [Read more...]

Australian footballer Cahill set to stay in China – agent Sydney (AFP) – Australia’s veteran top goalscorer Tim Cahill is set to stay in China next season with three clubs chasing the former Everton midfielder, according to his agent. The 36-year-old signed a short-term deal with Hangzhou Greentown in February just days after his contract was terminated by rival Chinese Super League club … [Read more...]