Most football fans will understand what is meant when a player is said to have scored a hat-trick, but what are the roots of the word? Scoring goals is the chief aim of any striker, but there is a particular satisfaction to be gained by scoring a hat-trick. Such is the difficulty of actually putting…
Month: October 2019
Portugal squad announced with four recalls but Ronaldo remains absent
Jose Fonte and Andre Gomes are among the players returning for the Selecção das Quinas in November as the Juventus star remains out of the picture Click Here: Cardiff Blues Store Fernando Santos has recalled four players, but Cristiano Ronaldo will play no part in Portugal’s final two UEFA Nations League fixtures later in November. Juventus…
Saha tells Mourinho he's made mistakes but backs him to turn Man Utd around
The Portuguese coach has been criticised in some quarters this season with the Red Devils currently sitting in eighth place in the table Click Here: Real bape hoodie Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha believes Jose Mourinho has made mistakes whilst in charge of the club but backed him to eventually turn things around. The 55-year-old…
Milan leaving Ibrahimovic return call in the hands of 'fantastic' Swede
Rossoneri president Paolo Scaroni admits to being a fan of the enigmatic striker but is reluctant to speculate on a possible deal to bring him back Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be “free to choose his new team”, says AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni, with transfer decisions being left in the hands of others. Click Here: NRL…
MLS commissioner Garber inadvertently confirms Mexico's hiring of Martino
Speaking following a panel alongside FMF leadership, the MLS boss appeared to accidentally confirm the Atlanta manager’s move to El Tri Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber may have accidentally revealed one of international soccer’s worst-kept secrets by discussing rumors linking Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino to the Mexican national team. Martino is currently manager of Atlanta…
How much does Gordon Taylor earn? Net worth of millionaire PFA chairman
The long-time leader of the English players’ union has come under fire for his salary in recent times – but just how much is he worth? Gordon Taylor has been the chief executive of the PFA for 37 years but faces calls to stand down from the position in a bid to modernise the organisation….
Thiago back training with Bayern Munich squad
The Spain international has come back to rejoin his team, but the club have not provided a return date for the midfielder. Thiago Alcantara returned to training with Bayern Munich’s squad on Wednesday as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. The Spain international has been sidelined since suffering a torn lateral collateral ligament and articular…
'I went too far sucking the chicken' – Evra explains 'nasty' Thanksgiving video
The Frenchman has defended the disturbing video he posted earlier in the week that showed him caressing some raw poultry a bit too tenderly Former Manchester United and West Ham full-back Patrice Evra has apologised for the peculiar video he posted on his Instagram that showed him caressing a raw chicken – even going as…
'They will lose' – Fellaini believes beatable Man City can be toppled
United were beaten 3-1 in the recent Manchester derby but the Belgian is unperturbed despite the 12-point gap between the sides Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini predicts that Manchester City will fail to finish the Premier League season unbeaten and feels his side could be the team to end their run. Pep Guardiola’s Premier League…
CONMEBOL propose rearranged Copa Libertadores final be played outside Argentina
Venues in Paraguay and the Middle East have been mooted as potential hosts, though Boca Juniors have appealed for the match to be awarded to them Efforts to rearrange the postponed Copa Libertadores final second leg between River Plate and Boca Juniors have begun, with CONMEBOL proposing the match is played outside of Argentina. With…