England v Holland player ratings: Liverpool’s Adam Lallana shines but Everton’s John Stones appeared naive March 30, 2016 Fraser Forster Couldn’t blame him for either goal. He was solid enough, aside from a couple of shaky moments in possession. His decision-making is lacking sometimes but wouldn’t let England down if he started at Euro 2016. That said, he’s very much the No2 behind Joe Hart. Kyle Walker Showed with the goal that he has [...]
England 1, Holland 2; Three Lions’ bubble burst as Hodgson rues failure to build on Germany win March 30, 2016 England manager Roy Hodgson admits his team have lost valuable momentum for the European Championship after Holland brought them back down to earth last night. Striker Jamie Vardy enhanced his claims for a place at this summer’s tournament by opening the scoring in the last match before Hodgson names his 23-man squad in May. But [...]
No doubts for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over his future at Emirates Stadium March 28, 2016 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has poured scorn on suggestions that this season will mark the end of his 20-year reign in charge of the north London club. Wenger has been the target of supporter unrest after a downturn in form – The Gunners have won just eight of their last 20 matches in all competitions – [...]
Romelu Lukaku hints at future away from Everton after expressing Champions League ambitions March 26, 2016 Romelu Lukaku has hinted at a desire to leave Everton after expressing his hopes to play Champions League football. Lukaku says he wants to perform in Europe's elite competition as soon as next season, meaning he would need to leave the Toffees. The Belgium international has been in great form this season with 18 goals but [...]
Who are the leading contenders to win Euro 2016? France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium assessed ahead of the international break March 26, 2016 The international break is one of the final opportunities for Euro 2016's leading contenders to prepare for business in France this summer. Heavyweight nations France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium are all expected to duke it out in the latter stages of the tournament – here's the current state of play for each. France [infographic [...]
Sky Sports: Premier League games could be presented by celebrities such as Holly Willoughby or James Corden on Friday nights March 26, 2016 Celebrities such as James Corden and Holly Willoughby are being considered as potential presenters for Sky Sports' Friday night Premier League games next season. The broadcaster is currently discussing how to differentiate the live Friday night games it will show next season from the rest of its output. One idea is a more relaxed, entertainment show [...]
Alisher Usmanov: Arsenal need Arsene Wenger March 26, 2016 Arsenal's second largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov has given his unequivocal backing to beleaguered manager Arsene Wenger. Read more: Alisher Usmanov is no longer Russia’s richest man Some fans have called for Wenger to step down following a season which looks set to end without silverware unless the Gunners can overhaul an 11-point gap between themselves and [...]
Johan Cruyff: Ajax market value grows by €7m as investors buy 14 shares at a time in tribute to club icon March 24, 2016 Ajax's share price enjoyed a mini-rally on Thursday afternoon as investors placed orders for 14 shares in the Dutch football club, a reference to the number worn by club icon Johan Cruyff who passed away earlier today. The club's market value swelled by as much as €7m (£5.5m) as shares rallied by roughly four per cent [...]
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says Brexit would be damaging for football March 24, 2016 Stoke City owner Peter Coates has warned that a Brexit would cause long-term damage to football in the UK. The founder of bet365 claims the UK opting to leave the European Union would have "frightening" consequences for its economy. Coates echoed the argument of West Ham vice-chairwoman Karren Brady, in suggesting that Premier League clubs [...]
Manchester City target Paul Pogba going nowhere insists Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta March 24, 2016 Incoming Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola may have to forget about buying Paul Pogba this summer after a Juventus director insisted the midfielder was unlikely to leave. Bringing the former Manchester United player to the Etihad is believed to be one of Guardiola's top priorities this summer but Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta insists Pogba [...]