Gerald Asamoah has reacted to racist comments attributed to Schalke FC chairman, Clemens Tonnies, last week, with the Ghana-born former Germany international saying the comments left him speechless. The German football administrator uttered the condescending statements against Africans at a public event in Paderborn last Thursday, saying: “Instead of increasing taxes, we should rather finance … Read more
Arsenal coach, Unai Emery, has countered reports that the Gunners are bidding to bring former Liverpool star, Philippe Coutinho, back to the Premier League. According to the manager of the north London side, they have “never talked about” a loan deal for Coutinho despite reports that a short-term agreement is being put together to bring … Read more
Manchester United have completed the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester City in an £80 million ($97m) world record deal for a defender. The deal, first announced late last week, has seen the centre-back sign a six-year contract, with the option of a further year, at Old Trafford. The move means Maguire, who surpassed Virgil … Read more
Radja Nainggolan has returned to his spiritual Serie A “home” at Cagliari, with a season-long loan switch agreed from Inter. Following weeks of speculation, the deal to take the Belgian midfielder back to familiar surroundings has been confirmed, with the 31-year-old expected to be on the move this summer despite spending just one year at … Read more
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, was in fine form for Barcelona as the club defeated AEM Lleida 13-0 to begin their pre-season activities in style on Sunday. The Nigeria international, who signed a permanent deal before heading to the Women’s World Cup in June, reunited with her teammates in Spain on Wednesday and despite coming … Read more
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, suffered a calf injury during his first training session back at the club having been given extended leave following Argentina’s run to the semi-finals at this summer’s Copa America. Messi, who only returned to the fold today, was forced to pull out of the session with what doctors have diagnosed as … Read more
Asisat Oshoala continued from where she stopped last season as she scored a hat-trick in Barcelona Ladies’ 13-0 win over AEM Lleida. The Super Falcons star player was in fine form as Iluis Cortes’ side began their pre-season campaign in style. Oshoala only returned to base on Wednesday, July 31, after helping Nigeria reach the … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said a FIFA inspection team is expected to arrive the country today to and assess facilities ready for the country’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2020 bid. Following an exclusive report by Goal last month, further details have emerged that Nigeria is in the race to secure the hosting … Read more
Although he admits he is not likely to offer anything like Luka Modric is known for, Real Madrid legend, Guti is backing the club’s bid to sign Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba. With Pogba, who made it clear he wants to seek a fresh challenge in June, eager to see the deal happen, negotiations have … Read more
If reports are anything to go by, then veteran Juventus forward, Mario Mandzukic, could be one of the new players Manchester United unveil in the next few days. According to TMW, the Croatian striker has agreed to a deal that will take him to Old United over a two-year contract with the option of another … Read more
Former Manchester and Arsenal star, Robin van Persie, has rated Liverpool and Manchester City as the two best teams in Europe at the moment. Speaking on account of the Community Shield tie between both sides on Sunday which City won on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Van Persie said: “If you look … Read more
Manchester United legend, Patrice Evra, has weighed in on the furore surrounding midfielder, Paul Pogba’s future by saying the French footballer felt move loved during his time with Juventus in Seria A. In a chat with the Daily Mail, Evra, who also played in Turin after leaving United, said: “I don’t know what Paul’s future … Read more
Despite reports that he is set to sign for either Real Madrid or Tottenham Hotspurs, Bruno Fernandes’s current club, a Sporting CP source has said they are expecting a bid from Manchester United today. Speaking on Saturday after the midfielder, who scored 32 goals along with 18 assists last season, informed Sporting of his wish … Read more
Irrespective of whatever is being said to the contrary, Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, insists Paul Pogba remains a player for the club and has “no doubt” that he still wants to represent the badge. The Frenchman has been a target for Real Madrid and Juventus over the summer, with Los Blancos reportedly even … Read more
A day after Messi was hit by a three-month ban by CONMEBOL for comments he made that the recently held Copa America in Brazil was arranged for Brazil to win from the start, Diego Maradona has praised Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi. According to Maradona, widely known for sharing his opinion, however controversial, the outbursts are … Read more
Weeks after he became a free agent following his release from Tottenham Hotspurs, reports in Italy suggest Fernando Llorente is set to sign for Roma. According to Calciomercato.it, Roma have already agreed a deal with Llorente but will only sign him on officially if Edin Dzeko or Patrik Schick leaves the club ion the summer. … Read more
Former Juventus striker, Amoruso, has praised the club’s decision to swap Dybala for Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku even with none of the deals completed yet. “He’s a player who has great strength, especially for Europe,” the 44-year-old told Il Bianconero when asked for his opinion, adding: “It’ll be crucial for Lukaku to integrate with … Read more
Former Manchester United striker, Robin van Persie, has claimed Manchester United stepped away from the principles that made them successful after Sir Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013. The forward, who joined United from Arsenal in Ferguson’s final season as the club’s manager, scored 26 goals to guide the club to their 20th league … Read more
Unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz jr has said he will not contest his rematch with Anthony Joshua in the United Kingdom. Ruiz shocked the world in New York on June 1 when he defeated Joshua. He is contractually obliged to face the Briton in a repeat bout. Cardiff’s Principality Stadium was the “frontrunner” to … Read more
FC Barcelona and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned from international football for three months by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) following his claim the Copa America was corrupt. The 32-year-old forward was sent off during Argentina’s 2-1 third-place play-off defeat of Chile and he later said the competition was fixed for hosts … Read more