Doping scandal: Why Sebastian Coe must cut ties with Nike to signal dedication to athletics November 25, 2015 Lord Coe is facing the biggest challenge of his professional life. Widespread corruption and cover-ups are seemingly being unearthed as he settles into his new role as president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The heat will be cranked up on him further when he faces MPs this month to answer questions on [...]
Arsenal sweep Dinamo Zagreb aside to give Arsene Wenger renewed hope of extending Champions League record November 24, 2015 Arsenal 3, Dinamo Zagreb 0 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists they can complete a Champions League great escape by winning in Greece next month after resuscitating their European hopes last night. Two goals from livewire Alexis Sanchez and one for playmaker Mesut Ozil inspired a routine win over Dinamo Zagreb that, together with Bayern Munich's 4-0 [...]
Maccabi Tel-Aviv 0, Chelsea 4: Jose Mourinho and Diego Costa clash as Chelsea edge closer to place in Champions League knockout phase November 24, 2015 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted that he had a bust-up with pugnacious hitman Diego Costa at the end of the first half before his side edged closer to the Champions League knockout phase by dispatching 10-man Maccabi Tel-Aviv last night. Defender Gary Cahill opened the scoring in the first half, which also saw former Chelsea [...]
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini eyes champions League Group D top spot in bid to avoid European heavyweights November 24, 2015 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has highlighted the significance of his injury-hit side sealing top spot in their Champions League group when they face Italian rivals Juventus in Turin on Wednesday night. City have already secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages, although the focus has turned to finishing at the Group D summit [...]
Returning heavyweight David Haye in quest to emulate boxing great Muhammad Ali November 24, 2015 Britain's David Haye believes he will emulate boxing great Muhammad Ali and regain the world title following a lengthy absence from the ring after announcing his return against Mark de Mori in the New Year. Haye, who lost his world title to Wladimir Klitschko in 2011, will fight Australia’s De Mori at London’s O2 Arena [...]
Skipper Wayne Rooney is not an automatic pick for Manchester United despite training return, insists Louis van Gaal November 24, 2015 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has warned skipper Wayne Rooney that he is not guaranteed a starting berth against PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday's Champions League showdown despite returning to training following illness. Fellow forward Anthony Martial is also in contention to face PSV after a foot injury sidelined him for Saturday’s Premier League victory [...]
Andy Murray admits Belgium terror alert left Great Britain Davis Cup team worried for historic final November 24, 2015 Great Britain's Davis Cup spearhead Andy Murray has confessed to concerns over the safety of this week's final against Belgium, which starts tomorrow in Ghent. Murray and team-mates delayed their planned transit to Flanders at the weekend after the Belgian government placed Brussels on maximum alert for an imminent terrorist attack. But the International Tennis Federation [...]
Arsenal’s November curse is no myth: History suggests Arsene Wenger’s men suffer a rough ride during the month November 24, 2015 Arsenal began November joint top of the Premier League with Manchester City, a day after swaggering to a 3-0 victory away at Swansea and not much more than a week after beating Bayern Munich to reignite their Champions League hopes. Arsene Wenger's men had picked up five league wins on the bounce, Mesut Ozil was [...]
Tottenham are in with a shout of winning the Premier League but their reliance on Harry Kane worries me November 24, 2015 Tottenham have been quietly growing in confidence this season and recent results, culminating in Sunday’s 4-1 drubbing of West Ham, show they currently have no reason to fear anyone. Spurs tick all the boxes you want from an effective team. They are technically very good, the team is well balanced, and spirit appears to be [...]
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s financial fair play adherence can help transfers and title challenge November 24, 2015 Arsene Wenger is expecting Arsenal to challenge for the Premier League title next season, citing the club’s adherence with financial fair play (FFP) and increased sponsorship revenue as reasons for optimism. Last year the club agreed the most lucrative shirt sponsorship deal in their history with Puma, worth £30m, and had a turnover of [...]