Category Archives: Football

James Ward-Prowse gets England squad call-up after trio pull out James Ward-Prowse scores with a 25-yard free-kick for the winner in a recent 2-1 victory over Tottenham Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse has been called up to the England squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro. The 24-year-old will join up… Read More: James Ward-Prowse gets England squad call-up after trio pull out »

Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus forward charged by Uefa over celebration Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with improper conduct by Uefa for a goal celebration in the win over Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League. The 34-year-old appeared to mimic Atletico boss Diego Simeone, who turned to fans and grabbed his… Read More: Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus forward charged by Uefa over celebration »

Louis van Gaal: Man Utd boss admits failing the fans Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he has not lived up to expectations after his side were booed by fans after losing to Southampton. United supporters were mutinous after Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Old Trafford. “They have – or they had – great expectations of… Read More: Louis van Gaal: Man Utd boss admits failing the fans »

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign winger Pedro for a fee of £21m. The 28-year-old, who was a target for Manchester United, is flying to London to finalise terms on the transfer. The Spain international is a product of the La Liga club’s academy and has scored 99 goals in 326 appearances… Read More: Pedro: Chelsea agree deal for Barcelona winger »

Chelsea’s Diego Costa will miss Spain’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Ukraine and a friendly with the Netherlands after picking up a hamstring injury. The striker, 26, sustained the injury during Chelsea’s 3-2 win at Hull on Sunday. Costa, who scored his 20th goal of the season, was replaced by Loic Remy with 15 minutes remaining. The Spanish Football Federation said… Read More: Diego Costa: Chelsea striker pulls out of Spain squad with… »

St Helens expect to be without Jordan Turner and Kyle Amor for significant periods after they were injured in Saturday’s Challenge Cup loss at Leeds. Centre Turner, 25, played for more than half of the game with a broken foot, while 24-year-old prop Amor hurt his knee and left Headingley on crutches. Nathan Brown’s side lost… Read More: St Helens: Jordan Turner and Kyle Amor set for injury… »

Manchester City and Paris St-Germain are facing sanctions after breaching Uefa’s financial fair play (FFP) rules. Fewer than 20 clubs are understood to have failed to meet key criteria. Uefa has made settlement offers to all clubs deemed to have breached rules ahead of a meeting on Thursday. City must now decide whether to accept… Read More: Manchester City and PSG breach Uefa FFP rules »

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew still believes he has a “long-term” future at the club despite six consecutive defeats and growing unrest among fans. Magpies supporters vented their anger during a comprehensive 3-0 defeat by Arsenal on Monday. “I know they’re disappointed and angry at the moment that we haven’t got a result,” said Pardew. But he added:… Read More: Alan Pardew wants ‘long-term’ Newcastle stay despite unrest »

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been named as the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in London on Sunday. The Uruguayan, 27, travelled down to the ceremony after the Reds’ 2-0 defeat at home to Chelsea earlier in the day. PFA Player of the Year winners 2013-14: Luis Suarez (Liverpool)… Read More: Luis Suarez: Liverpool striker wins PFA Player of the Year… »