Italy’s sports minister believes Cristiano Ronaldo broke coronavirus rules by flying to Italy

Cristiano Ronaldo may have violated Covid-19 rules in Italy by flying to Turin from Portugal, claims Italy’s sports minister, after Juventus star tested positive while on international duty By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 18:12 BST, 15 October 2020 | Updated: 18:24 BST, 15 October 2020 Italy‘s sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora believes that Juventus star Cristiano … Read more

Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden named on Golden Boy shortlist with Erling Haaland

England’s Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden named on Golden Boy shortlist.. but face competition from European hotshots Erling Haaland, Ansu Fati and Vinicius Jr to land prestigious Under 21 award A 20-man shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy award has been finalised Borussia Dortmund duo Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland are nominated  Mason Greenwood, … Read more

Premier League suggested controversial £14.95 charge for pay-per-view matches, claims BT Sport boss

Controversial £14.95 charge for English top-flight pay-per-view matches was suggested by the Premier League, claims BT Sport boss… as he insists broadcaster is covering costs in screening games The live games don’t form part of current Sky or BT subscription packages  Each game will cost £14.95 to view with service launching this weekend   Premier League … Read more

Jurgen Klopp sent his Liverpool players a ‘long, long’ text message after 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa

Jurgen Klopp sent his Liverpool squad a ‘long, long text message’ to get his thoughts off his chest the day after their capitulation at Aston Villa as his stars left for international duty Jurgen Klopp sent his players a ‘long, long’ text after their 7-2 loss to Aston Villa Liverpool were shocked as they were … Read more

Mikel Arteta admits he would benefit from having Arsene Wenger back at Arsenal

‘I would like to have him closer to us’: Mikel Arteta admits he would benefit from having Arsene Wenger back at Arsenal as Frenchman created the club’s ‘vision’ in 22 years at the helm Mikel Arteta wants to see Arsene Wenger work in a ‘closer’ capacity with the club The new Arsenal, Arteta, manager insists … Read more

Project Big Picture would have made ‘the Premier League BORING’ claims Ralph Hasenhuttl 

Project Big Picture would have made ‘the most competitive league in the world BORING’ and prevented a repeat of Leicester’s shock 2016 title win, claims Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl claims he was against Project Big Picture He believes it would have made the most competitive league in the world boring   Hasenhuttl … Read more

Ronaldo praises Neymar after overtaking him as Brazil’s second highest scorer

‘The sky is the limit. Now fly, my boy’: Ronaldo heaps praise on Neymar as he congratulates PSG star for overhauling him into second place behind Pele in Brazil’s all-time scoring charts Neymar scored a hat-trick on Tuesday night as Brazil thrashed Peru Treble took the PSG star past Ronaldo in the goalscoring charts for … Read more

Thibaut Courtois sends cheeky message to Gareth Bale as he prepares for his second debut with Spurs

‘I wish him the best of luck this year, even if he’s not playing for the good London team!’: Ex-Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois sends cheeky message to Gareth Bale as he prepares for his second debut with Tottenham Thibaut Courtoi said that Gareth Bale is not playing for ‘the good London club’ The Real Madrid keeper … Read more

No Ronaldo, no problem! Diogo Jota insists he felt ‘no pressure’ standing in for Portugal

No Ronaldo, no problem! Stand-in Diogo Jota insists he felt ‘no pressure’ as he fired Portugal to a fine win while his country’s all-time top scorer watched on TV in isolation after positive Covid-19 test Diogo Jota scored two and claimed an assist in a fine 3-0 win over Sweden Portugal boss Fernando Santos handed … Read more

Derby owner Mel Morris shuts down rumours of boss Phillip Cocu being replaced by Wayne Rooney

‘We are not even close to discussions of that sort’: Derby owner Mel Morris shuts down rumours of under-fire boss Phillip Cocu being replaced by Wayne Rooney as he insists ‘we are very confident we have the right plans in place to turn things around’ Phillip Cocu has endured a tough start to the season … Read more

Arsenal on loan midfielder Matteo Guendouzi tests positive for coronavirus

Matteo Guendouzi tests positive for coronavirus as Arsenal loanee’s Hertha Berlin debut is delayed with midfielder in 10-day quarantine after captaining France Under-21 side Matteo Guendouzi returned two positive tests for coronavirus, it was announced  He is yet to make his debut for Herta Berlin on season-long loan from Arsenal   Guendouzi tested positive after captaining … Read more

Andy Cole lifts the lid on hotel row with Kevin. Keegan that led to Manchester United move

‘Kevin told me to “do one”. And I said “alright, no problem!”‘: Andy Cole lifts the lid on hotel row with Keegan that led to Manchester United move… and admits Newcastle fans have ‘always annoyed’ him since he left Tyneside Newcastle broke the transfer record to sign Cole from Bristol City for £1.75m  However, a … Read more

Caglar Soyuncu set for late fitness test ahead of Leicester vs Aston Villa

Caglar Soyuncu set for late fitness test as Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers considers handing Wesley Fofana debut against in-form Aston Villa Leicester have been left sweating on the fitness of defender Caglar Soyuncu The 24-year-old missed Turkey’s match due to an ongoing hamstring issue Premier League action returns this weekend as the Foxes face Aston … Read more