Leigh Griffiths has been a regular for Celtic since joining in 2014. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that striker Leigh Griffiths will take some time away from football to focus on personal issues. Griffiths recovered from injury and illness to return for Celtic in their 5-1 win over Kilmarnock at the weekend, but Rodgers
Month: December 2018
5:05 PM ET BERN, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Two goals from striker Guillaume Hoarau led Young Boys to a shock 2-1 Champions League win over already-qualified Juventus on Wednesday after Ronaldo missed several chances for the Serie A side and Paulo Dybala had a stoppage-time goal disallowed. Dybala, who had pulled Juventus back into the
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop reveals his latest power rankings which see Barcelona edge Liverpool for the pole position. The FC panel wax lyrical about Lionel Messi’s latest performance and say he no longer places any stock in individual awards such as the Ballon d’Or. The FC panel assess if Manchester City deserve to be ahead
Gabriele Marcotti breaks down how a distracted Inter side failed to qualify for the group stages of the Champions League. Beppe Marotta has been appointed Inter Milan’s new general manager less than two months after being forced out of a similar role with Juventus. Marotta, 61, is widely regarded as the architect of Juve’s recent
For Torino and striker Andrea Belotti, right, facing Juventus is always the biggest game on the schedule. This weekend’s derby is a good chance for them to ruin Juve’s unbeaten season. The Alps in the background are snowcapped. A chill is in the air. It’s the time of year when sitting outside for a coffee
Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek spoke out on the alleged racism his England team mate Raheem Sterling received by some ‘Blues’ fans in Man City’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Pep Guardiola and Leroy Sane come to the defense of Raheem Sterling, who has spoken out against media coverage that he says ‘helps fuel racism.’ Peter Walton
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is delighted with his side after overcoming ‘mission impossible’ by qualifying for the Champions League last 16. The two Premier League sides advanced from the group stage after late drama against Napoli and Barcelona. Given Inter’s draw with PSV and Barcelona having nothing to play for, Craig Burley says everything lined
Jose Mourinho is hoping Paul Pogba makes a statement when Manchester United face Valencia in the UEFA Champions League after being dropped in their Premier League games. Craig Burley explains how Paul Pogba’s current mindset and relationship with Jose Mourinho is negatively impacting Man United’s team dynamic. Jose Mourinho feels Man United fans cannot point
Despite qualifying for the UCL round of 16, the FC crew focus in on Man United’s ‘deep-rooted’ issues that resurfaced in their defeat at Valencia. Three long-standing Manchester United fans just made the train out of Valencia on Thursday morning, having gone first to the wrong train station. Dave, Graham and Eddie from Knutsford, 20
Jose Mourinho said it was “job done” for Manchester United in the Champions League group stage despite missing out on the chance to finish top with a defeat against Valencia. Juventus’ loss to Young Boys meant United could have topped Group H with victory in Spain, only to lose 2-1. Mourinho’s team will now have
Manchester United missed the opportunity to top Group H with a miserable defeat to Valencia. Juventus’ surprise 2-1 defeat against Young Boys in Switzerland meant United would have topped the group with a victory in Spain but they were second best against a team who are currently 15th in La Liga. Substitute Marcus Rashford provided
Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that Gary Cahill is not suited to his style of play, adding that it is up to the Chelsea captain whether he chooses to seek a move away from Stamford Bridge in January. Cahill has played just 21 minutes of football in the Premier League this season, and admitted in September
5:45 PM ET Olympique Lyonnais earned the point they required to book their place in the Champions League last 16 but needed Nabil Fekir’s equaliser 20 minutes into the second half to salvage a 1-1 draw away to Shakhtar Donetsk. The French side fell behind to a goal from Junior Moraes midway through the first
Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari insists the tough playing conditions were down to his side’s poor performance in their 1-0 win over Huesca but feels these games are ones that win you titles. Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari says Gareth Bale’s efforts and commitment to the club cannot be faulted. Gareth Bale finally found the net for
Luka Modric leads a Clasico-dominated list of the best central midfielders, as Paul Pogba’s positioning causes a stir. Jose Mourinho praised Paul Pogba and outlined what he needs to do to get back into the starting XI. Manchester United will reject any attempts to prise Paul Pogba away from Old Trafford in January, sources have
Gareth Bale finally found the net for Real Madrid, ending his goal drought and leading his team to an easy victory over Huesca on the road at Estadio El Alcoraz. Real Madrid’s Santiago Solari insists the tough playing conditions were down to his side’s poor performance in their 1-0 win over Huesca but feels these
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