Manchester United have made an official bid of £12m for Leighton Baines turned down by Everton United have long been linked with the 28-year-old Baines, and this is the second straight summer they have had a bid turned down by Everton for the England left-back. Ironically it was David Moyes who turned down United’s inquiries […]
Any doubt about the feelings of distaste that the French League (LFP) has towards AS Monaco had to be removed after the LFP docked the big spender two points for crowd trouble during a Ligue 2 game against Le Mans last season. Fireworks were set off during Monaco’s last home game against Le Mans and […]
Despite fielding a strong side, the New England Revolution were knocked out of the US Open Cup by D.C United last night, losing 3-1 on te night. New England almost got off to a perfect start when in the 15th minute Diego Fagundez, came inches from putting the Revolution in front after 15 minutes. Diego […]
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed today that a deal has been reached with Francisco Alarcón “Isco” and that the player will be presented by the club next week, once he has passed his medical. “The club and the player have reached an agreement”, said Pérez, in statements to Spanish National Radio. The transfer, which […]
Brazil beat arch-rivals Uruguay 2-1 today and will meet the winners of tomorrow’s Spain v Italy match in the Confederations Cup Final on Sunday. Whoever Brazil meet, they will have to play a lot better than they did today if they hope to win. Uruguay had a great opportunity to go ahead in the 13th […]
According to several sources in Italy, including Sky Sport Italia, Tuttosport and the Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have signed Carlos Tevez from Manchester City for €9m plus €3m in performance-related bonuses, taking the total to €12m (£10m). Tevez is said to be on his way to Italy and that he will undergo a medical in […]
Former Barcelona player, coach and legend Johan Cruyff I am sure has ruffled a few feathers in Catalan today with his comments that Barcelona should consider selling Messi now that they have Neymar. Cruyff does not think that Messi and Neymar can co-exist at the Camp Nou and he doesn’t see how they can both […]
It dragged on for months, but Real Madrid have finally announced that Carlos Ancelotti will replace Jose Mourinho as Real coach. The former PSG and Chelsea coach has signed a three-year contract with the La Liga side. Real were able to finally hire Ancelotti because PSG found a replacement for him in the form of […]
Lionel Messi has made a €10 million tax payment as he looks to settle the €4.1 million debt and charges of tax according to reports in Catalonia. Catalan newspaper La Vanguardia reported on Monday that Messi had made a €10 million payment, covering his image rights for 2010 and 2011. The paper suggested that Messi […]