Competition: Korean League Classic Market: Jeju United to win against Incheon United Odds: 9/20 @ Bet 365 Jeju United welcome Incheon United to the Jeju World Cup Stadium in the Korean League Classic this morning, and are big favourites to pick up all three points to potentially go second in the table if result go ...]
A rematch of the A-League Grand Final between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC headlines the opening round of the 2017-18 draw released on Wednesday. The rivals will meet at Etihad Stadium on October 7, five months after the Sky Blues won the 2017 decider in a penalty shoot-out in Sydney. The season kicks off with ...]
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted the LaLiga champions were yet to enter negotiations with Manchester United over forward Alvaro Morata. Morata, 24, is believed to be set for a big-money move to Old Trafford this off-season as he looks for more game time. But Perez denied Madrid were even negotiating with United yet, while ...]
Day 11 at Confederations Cup 2017 is done and, thank goodness, we have some football back tomorrow in the first of the semi-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal brought a new meaning to "game face" as they took time out from their final preparations for the showdown with Chile in Kazan. Germany and Mexico do battle ...]
Cristiano Ronaldo is angry and hurt but Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes the star forward will stay at the club. Ronaldo has been linked with moves to former club Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain amid accusations – which the player has denied – that he defrauded Spanish tax authorities out of €14.7million. The 32-year-old ...]
Competition: Korea League Classic Market: Ulsan Hyundai to win against Sangju Sangmu Odds: 11/8 @ Bet 365 Ulsan Hyundai travel to the Sangju Civic Stadium to face Sangju Sangmu in the Korea League Classic this morning, and are favourites to come out on top given their superior form compared to that of the hosts. Ulsan ...]
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez questioned if the European champions had room for Kylian Mbappe, asking who the teenager would replace. Madrid are heavily linked with a move for the 18-year-old forward, who scored 26 goals in all competitions during a brilliant 2016-17 season. Stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have all been ...]
Competition: Korea League Classic Market: Jeonnam Dragons to win against FC Seoul Odds: 19/10 @ Bet 365 Jeonnam Dragons welcome FC Seoul to the Gwangyang Football Stadium in the Korea League Classic this morning, and could well pick up all three points given how poor the visitors have been on the road this season. Jeonnam ...]
Competition: Confederations Cup Market: Portugal to win against Chile Odds: 29/20 @ Bet 365 Portugal square off with Chile in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup at the Kazan Arena this evening, and are favourites to come out on top given their superior form in the last month, coupled with their impressive run in the ...]
With semi-final preparation in full swing, you'd be forgiven for thinking that all four remaining teams at the Confederations Cup would very much be taking life seriously. That did not seem to be the case on day 11, with Mexico in high spirits in training and Portugal boss Fernando Santos finding the funny side of ...]
Julian Pollersbeck did not realise he had sent Germany into the final of the European Under-21 Championship when he saved Nathan Redmond's penalty. Pollersbeck was the hero for his side after denying the England midfielder, ensuring Germany triumphed 4-3 in the shootout following a 2-2 draw in Tychy on Tuesday. Germany will face Spain in the final ...]
Saul Niguez scored a stunning hat-trick as Spain beat 10-man Italy 3-1 to move into the final of the European Under-21 Championship, where they will play Germany. The Atletico Madrid midfielder struck three terrific goals after the interval to see Spain through to Friday's showpiece, with Roberto Gagliardini having seen red. Following a quiet first ...]
Members of the Qatar bid committee engaging in commercial dealings with LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid did not influence how votes were cast in the country's successful pitch for the 2022 World Cup, according to the Garcia Report. On Tuesday, FIFA released the full report from former New York attorney Michael Garcia into the controversial concurrent ...]
Sevilla have confirmed a deal has been agreed in principle for Ever Banega to rejoin the club after a single season at Inter. The Argentine is set to sign a three-year deal to return to Sevilla, where he won a pair of Europa League titles in his previous spell, subject to passing a medical. New ...]
Dani Alves said he does not "play for money" when confirming his exit from Juventus ahead of a prospective move to Manchester City. Juve chief executive Giuseppe Marotta last week announced Alves' contract in Turin would be terminated, despite his deal having another season to run, with the right-back set on departing. The 34-year-old is ...]
Lucas Lima is weighing up a contract extension at Santos and denied receiving an offer from Barcelona. The Brazil international midfielder's existing deal at the Vila Belmiro will expire at the end of December and reports last week claimed he was set to sign a pre-contract agreement with Barca. However, Lucas Lima will make a ...]
Allegations of corruption have dogged Qatar's successful bid to win the right to host the 2022 World Cup since the stunning announcement was made in Zurich in December 2010. After previously making only an edited and summarised version of former New York attorney Michael Garcia's report available, the news that the extensive document had been ...]
Italy football legend Paolo Maldini suffered a doubles defeat in his professional tennis debut at the Aspria Tennis Cup on Tuesday. Maldini was given a wildcard to partner his coach Stefano Landonio in the ATP Challenger Tour tournament in Milan. The former Italy captain became accustomed to having huge expectations on his shoulders during his illustrious football career, but ...]
Julian Pollersbeck was the hero as he saved Nathan Redmond's penalty to send Germany into the European Under-21 Championship final with a 4-3 shoot-out win over England in Tychy. With the scores level at 2-2 after 90 minutes and extra-time unable to provide a winner, the semi-final went to spot-kicks and Pollersbeck's save from Redmond ...]
