‘Historic opportunity’: Spanish papers build up latest El Clasico as the ‘fight for LaLiga’ with two points separating rivals ahead of Bernabeu meeting Real Madrid welcome Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday evening in LaLiga The two teams are once again going toe-to-toe to win the domestic title Barcelona are two points ahead and Sunday represents an ‘historic opportunity’ Spanish papers previewed game that many are viewing as the ‘fight
Jadon Sancho's future is the subject of debate up and down the land, with the winger set to play a major role in England's attempt to lift a trophy at this summer's European Championships. Along with Raheem Sterling, Sancho will be one of Gareth Southgate's primary attacking outlets on the wings for the Three Lions. And should he have a productive tournament, Borussia Dortmund could feasibly add a few dozen
Manchester United fans weren’t exactly delighted by the signing of Odion Ighalo on transfer deadline day in January, but Rio Ferdinand believes the Nigerian has certain characteristics that could prove useful as the club battle for a top-four finish. United were desperate to bring in a striker in the January window. That was made even more apparent when Marcus Rashford went down injured with a back injury ruling him out
Everton defender Djibril Sidibe has joked that he will try to put Anthony Martial off his game inside the tunnel at Goodison Park this afternoon, provided the two Frenchmen both play. The Toffees host Martial’s Manchester United at 2pm. France internationals Sidibe and Martial could reunite for the first time since the former’s switch to England. The on-loan Everton right-back missed the reverse fixture between the two teams at Old
Manchester United coaching staff reportedly think Bruno Fernandes is developing an understanding with Anthony Martial. Fernandes has been in fine form since his move from Sporting Lisbon, scoring twice and managing three assists from just five matches so far. Manchester United signed Fernandes in the January transfer window at a time where the club were stuck in a rut. But, since the arrival of the Portugal international, the Red Devils
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus have postponed all training sessions amid concerns some of their under-23s players may have contracted the coronavirus. According to RT Sport, Juve have halted all training sessions and told their U23s to remain at home. The U23s’ recent Serie C opponents Pianese, who they beat 1-0 a week ago, have had three players test positive for the disease. A Juventus statement read: “The Juventus Under 23 team
Manchester United legend Roy Keane reckons his former side have a good chance of finishing third in the Premier League table this season. Heading into Sunday’s trip to Everton, United were fifth in the table, four points behind Chelsea in fourth. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were on a run of seven games without defeat ahead of the match on Merseyside. Both Chelsea and third-placed Leicester have seen their league form
‘I see him dancing at a wedding, I see him shooting hoops…the cynic in me is thinking he doesn’t want to be at United’: Graeme Souness slams Paul Pogba over injury absence and predicts he’ll return for ‘six or seven games’ ahead of Euro 2020 Graeme Souness has questioned Paul Pogba’s lengthy absence through injury The midfielder has played just eight games in all competitions this season Souness believes Pogba
Jadon Sancho claims he is not taking any notice of transfer speculation linking him with a move away this summer. The 19-year-old looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with a host of elite clubs chasing his signature. Liverpool , Man Utd and Chelsea have all shown an interest in the winger, while Real Madrid and former club Man City are also believed to be keeping tabs. But Sancho
Manchester United hero Rene Meulensteen has admitted he’s texted Jesse Lingard in order to improve the England international’s confidence. Lingard has endured a troublesome campaign at Old Trafford and could be sold at the end of the season. Manchester United star Lingard hasn’t scored or assisted in the Premier League for over a year. And he’s become a scapegoat for the club’s supporters, many of whom have grown angry and
