Ronaldo’s battle with Van Dijk will add some intriguing spice to the Nations League final Miguel Delaney 8 June 2019 On the only other occasion Cristiano Ronaldo has faced Virgil van Dijk in a competitive game, in last season’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, the Portuguese predictably did what all forwards …
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Ronaldo's battle with Van Dijk will add some intriguing spice to the Nations League final
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Raheem Sterling wants fans to ‘love’ the England players as he tells supporters to get behind the team for 2018 World Cup
Raheem Sterling wants fans to ‘love’ the England players as he tells supporters to get behind the team for 2018 World Cup Raheem Sterling wants to feel the love from England football fans ahead of the 2018 World Cup as he sets his sights on replicating his Manchester City form on the international stage. Sterling …
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Giggs defends Bale contribution in Uruguay loss
Giggs defends Bale contribution in Uruguay loss Ryan Giggs defended Gareth Bale’s contribution after he suffered his first defeat as Wales manager to Uruguay in the China Cup final. Real Madrid star Bale has proved the big attraction at this four-team tournament in Nanning with his every move monitored by the media and his Chinese …
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho eyeing move for Irish under-17 striker – reports
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho eyeing move for Irish under-17 striker – reports Highly-rated Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah is attracting interest from Manchester United, according to reports. The Norwich City striker caught the eye with a hat-trick in the FA Youth Cup win over Barnsley earlier this season and is fine scoring form …
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Messi-less Argentina hit for six by Spain
Messi-less Argentina hit for six by Spain Spain sent out a warning to their World Cup rivals as Isco grabbed a hat-trick in a 6-1 thrashing of Argentina, who were missing the injured Lionel Messi. Diego Costa, Thiago and Iago Aspas also got on the scoresheet as the 2010 world champions humiliated a hapless Argentina …
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Holland captain Virgil van Dijk shines as Memphis Depay’s revival continues against Portugal
Holland captain Virgil van Dijk shines as Memphis Depay’s revival continues against Portugal Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk toasted his appointment as Holland captain by scoring as his side recorded a thumping 3-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in Geneva. After Ronald Koeman ensured a difficult first night as Holland coach in last Friday’s home …
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Wales 0 Uruguay 1: Ryan Giggs suffers first defeat in China Cup final
Wales’ hopes of a first trophy since 1937 were ended by Edinson Cavani as the Paris Saint-Germain striker gave Uruguay victory in the China Cup final. Cavani marked his 100th appearance for La Celeste by slotting home the only goal of the game after his strike partner Luis Suarez had hit the woodwork twice in …
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Unruly England fans douse unsuspecting canal tourists with alcohol ahead of Amsterdam friendly
Unruly England fans douse unsuspecting canal tourists with alcohol ahead of Amsterdam friendly Profit Tips 26 March 2018 England manager Gareth Southgate was disappointed to hear about fan trouble after his players won with “pride and some style” in Holland. Jesse Lingard’s first international goal secured the Three Lions a fully-deserved 1-0 win in Friday’s …
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D-day for Dele to define his place on world stage
D-day for Dele to define his place on world stage Sam Wallace 26 March 2018 The best 21-year-old footballer in the world was a title recently bestowed on Dele Alli by his manager at Tottenham Hotspur and it is the kind of judgement that tends to follow a footballer around in a World Cup year …
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