Jose Mourinho is not the problem at Roma and the club and fans must stick with him, according to Giallorossi legend Francesco Totti. Roma appointed Mourinho last May and invested around €130million on new players – the biggest close-season outlay of any Serie A team. Things started positively with Roma winning their first six competitive ...]
The only similarity between Portugal and Brazil is that they will both have a 2022 World Cup spot secured by Sunday, according to Fernando Santos. Brazil booked their place in Qatar on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over Colombia, their 11th win in 12 qualifiers through which they have remained undefeated. Despite having accrued six points ...]
Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is at least on a par with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe, according to LaLiga president Javier Tebas. Fati has enjoyed an impressive rise from Barca academy product to first-team star over the past two years, despite having to contend with a number of injury setbacks. Among a host of other records ...]
Germany head coach Hansi Flick has hailed Thomas Muller's importance to the team ahead of handing him the captain's armband for Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Armenia. The Bayern Munich attacker is the highest-capped player in the squad, moving clear of Jurgen Klinsmann as the sixth-most capped player in Germany's history with his 109th appearance ...]
Dani Alves claims he knew in his heart and soul that he would return to Barcelona at some point in his career. The club announced the free signing of the 38-year-old on Friday following his departure from Sao Paulo, with the veteran right-back under contract for the rest of the campaign. Alves, who left Camp Nou five and a ...]
Although England might have not been able to officially book their spot at next year's World Cup finals on Friday night, they did take a massive step towards being crowned Group I champions. Calling on a response following last month's stalemate against Hungary, Gareth Southgate's squad landed a thumping 5-0 win against Albania at Wembley ...]
Former Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has hailed Steven Gerrard's "winning mentality" and believes the Liverpool legend is an "exciting appointment" for his old club. Gerrard, who led Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in a decade last season, left his post and replaced Dean Smith at Villa Park on Thursday, handed a reported three-and-a-half-year deal. ...]
Raheem Sterling's future at Manchester City remains unclear. The England winger has only made three Premier League starts this season. Sterling, who starred during England's run to the Euro 2020 final, could now be on the move.  TOP STORY – BARCA RESOLUTE ON RAHEEM Barcelona are determined to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City despite the Premier ...]
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says he used Lionel Messi off the bench for 15 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win in Uruguay with an eye to Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Brazil. Messi had missed the past two games at club level for Paris Saint-Germain with knee and hamstring issues but was used as a ...]
Harry Maguire insists his goal celebration in England's 5-0 win over Albania "was not directed at anyone" following stinging criticism from Roy Keane. Maguire raced off after scoring the opening goal at Wembley Stadium, sliding on his knees in celebration before cupping his hands beside his head and putting his fingers into his ears. Former ...]
Hat-trick hero Harry Kane was happy with the ruthlessness shown by England as they easily swept aside Albania 5-0 at Wembley Stadium to put themselves on the verge of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Five first-half goals from the Three Lions sealed the victory on Friday, meaning that Gareth Southgate's team need just a ...]
Christian Pulisic came off the bench to fuel the United States' 2-0 win over rivals Mexico in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Friday. Pulisic, who is still regaining full fitness after an ankle injury, entered the blockbuster showdown in the 69th minute and the Chelsea star broke the deadlock five minutes later in Cincinnati. After ...]
Roberto Mancini is "sure" European champions Italy will qualify for the 2022 World Cup following their 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Top spot in Group C will be decided in the final round of games after Jorginho missed a late penalty for Euro 2020 winners Italy in Rome on Friday. Italy fell behind to a powerful ...]
Argentina are on the cusp of World Cup qualification after extending their unbeaten streak to 26 games by edging Uruguay 1-0. Angel Di Maria was the difference away to rivals Uruguay, his sublime seventh-minute strike lifting second-placed Argentina to victory on Friday. Argentina – who tied their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying record after going eight ...]
Competition: League Two Market: Exeter City win Odds: 4/5 @ 888sport Two sides who really find themselves battling it out at opposite ends of the League Two table, Exeter will welcome Oldham to St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon. Starting with the hosts, managing to land a thumping EFL Trophy victory in midweek after a ...]
Competition: National League Market: Boreham Wood win Odds: 7/5 @ 888sport Looking to extend on what has been a stunning run of form, a high-flying Boreham Wood will make the trip to Altrincham on Saturday afternoon. Starting with the hosts, while Altrincham might have salvaged an FA Cup replay against Gateshead last time out, the ...]
Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci has backed Jorginho to remain on penalty duties despite the midfielder's potentially costly miss in Friday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland. Jorginho fired over the bar from 12 yards in the 90th minute after Ulisses Garcia was adjudged to have nudged over fellow substitute Domenico Berardi inside the box. The Chelsea man ...]
Harry Maguire's celebration in England's World Cup qualifier against Albania was "embarrassing" because he has "been a disgrace" at Manchester United, according to a furious Roy Keane. United captain Maguire scored the first of five first-half goals for England at Wembley on Friday by heading home a delivery from Reece James. The centre-back, who became the most ...]
Jorginho missed a late penalty as Italy were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in Friday's eventful contest at Stadio Olimpico, leaving both sides' automatic qualifying hopes for the 2022 World Cup in the balance. There was nothing to separate the teams at the top of Group C in terms of points accrued heading into the ...]
Harry Kane scored a perfect hat-trick as England moved within one point of qualification for the 2022 World Cup after a ruthless first-half performance saw them win 5-0 against Albania at Wembley Stadium on Friday. Kane's treble and goals from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson - all in the first 45 minutes - sealed a comfortable win for ...]