The Italy international believes the former Barcelona forward’s absence cost them in their Champions League exit at the hands of the Red Devils Marco Verratti believes Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of winning a Champions League trophy and insisted their failure to do so this season was partly down to Neymar’s absence. The LigueRead moreRead more
Month: September 2019
'It's like missing half the team' – Verratti bemoans Neymar absence in Man Utd defeat
Sarri told he must shoulder blame for Higuain's Chelsea struggles
The Argentine has made an inconsistent start to his spell at Stamford Bridge, with Craig Burley suggesting that his manager should have done more Click Here: NRL Telstra Premiership Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri needs to shoulder the blame for Gonzalo Higuain’s struggles in the Premier League, says former Blues midfielder Craig Burley. Having seen AlvaroRead moreRead more
'I trust in all the players' – Unai Emery hits back at critics as Arsenal set sights on Napoli
The Gunners boss is confident of Europa League success and a place in the top four despite defeat at Everton Unai Emery has hit back at the criticism he and his players have received since Sunday’s defeat at Everton, insisting Arsenal are still on track for a successful season. The Gunners saw their top-four hopesRead moreRead more
'We have VAR so why don’t you use it?' – PSG turn on referee after Lille fiasco
The champions were beaten 5-1 on the night they were set to wrap up the title at the home of their closest challengers Paris Saint Germain’s players were involved in a furious altercation with the referee following their shock 5-1 defeat to Lille as their planned title celebrations descended into farce. A single point at theRead moreRead more
Willian wary of 'dangerous' Liverpool as Chelsea seek to derail another title bid
The Blues dashed the Premier League dreams of the Reds back in 2014 and will be looking to repeat the trick when they head to Anfield on Sunday Chelsea forward Willian is wary of the threat “dangerous” Liverpool will pose at Anfield on Sunday, with the Blues looking to derail another Premier League title bidRead moreRead more
Son: Man City are one of the best teams in the world, but so are Spurs
The Tottenham forward knows there is still work to do against Pep Guardiola’s side, but sees his club being able to match their quality Tottenham goalscoring hero Heung-min Son doesn’t see any reason for his side to back down from the best sides in the world. The forward netted the winner for Spurs in the firstRead moreRead more
'We played like beginners' – Mbappe slams PSG 'personality' after heavy defeat to Lille
While the club expects to retain the Ligue 1 title, their star man questioned their personality after a humbling away loss Kylian Mbappe slammed Paris Saint-Germain’s performance in an 5-1 defeat to Lille on Sunday, saying the reigning champions “played like beginners.” PSG went into the match away against second-place Lille knowing a draw wouldRead moreRead more
D.C. United star Acosta ‘happy’ to be watched by Man Utd
Scouts for the Red Devils were reportedly on hand to watch the Argentine playmaker this weekend, though he and his team-mates fell 4-0 to LAFC D.C. United playmaker Luciano Acosta says he is happy to be watched by Manchester United, though he was disappointed by his performance in his side’s heavy 4-0 defeat to LosRead moreRead more
'Risking Cristiano makes no sense' – Allegri will rest Ronaldo ahead of Ajax return leg
The Bianconeri boss has decided to leave the Portuguese star out of the trip to SPAL in Serie A on Saturday, with one eye on next week’s European tie Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri will rest Cristiano Ronaldo this weekend with a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Ajax on the horizon next Tuesday. The five-timeRead moreRead more
'I didn't listen to him' – Emery dismisses Deeney interaction
The Watford star appeared to address the Arsenal boss as he left the field following his red card, but the latter said he wasn’t listening Unai Emery said he did not hear what Troy Deeney said in his direction after being sent off in Watford’s 1-0 home loss to Arsenal in the Premier League. MomentsRead moreRead more