Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp insists that he has no need for a vote of confidence but concedes that Friday’s match against Hoffenheim could be the final curtain call. The German side pushed Bayern Munich for the title last season but have had a drastic start to the new season and sit bottom of the table after 13 games, prompting heavy pressure on boss Jurgen Klopp and his players. The 47-year-old doesn’t appear to be close in losing his job, but has asked the club’s supporters to remain confident that his side can turn things around. He told the press:…
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Chelsea star Eden Hazard hailed his side’s win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening. Spurs started well against the league leaders at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, but saw Jose Mourinho’s side turn the game around and win 3-0 thanks to goals from Hazard, Didier Drogba and Loic Remy. And, the performance has delighted Belgian midfielder Hazard, who believes the win was ‘important’ after slipping up against Sunderland. “It was important to win today because we lost two points last week against Sunderland,” the Belgian told reporters. “We want to stay on top. Today was a very good match, I think.…
Former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho has opened up about the constant debate on who is better – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Both Messi and Ronaldo have once again been nominated in the top three contenders for the Ballon d’Or award for 2014, which is due to be announced in January, adding to the constant debate on who is the better player. Whilst former PSG and Barca man Ronaldinho is keen on both, he has compared them by calling Messi ‘magical’ and Ronaldo ‘complete’. “Cristiano Ronaldo is a very complete player, but Messi is better because he has magic,” he told…
Deportivo La Caruna have announced today that, along with Atletico Madrid, they are banning the so called “ultras” that participated in violence taking place just before their recent La Liga clash. Deportivo specifically mentioned the hardcore supporters group “Riazor Blues” in the statement, which comes shortly after the death of a member of that group as a result of the fighting near the Vicente Calderon. A one minute silence will be held just before their next match, against Malaga on Wednesday, and will be hoping that this game can unite both home and away fans in “a demonstration against violence”…
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has revealed his fractured ankle could keep him out of action until March. The German World Cup winner suffered the injury on November 18 and underwent an operation to insert six screws to a joint. It was first thought that the full-back/defensive midfielder could be fit in time to return in January, but he has since admitted that it now appears more likely that he will come back in March. “I won’t be back in January under any circumstances,” the 31-year-old told Bild. “It could be February, but perhaps March. Luckily I don’t have the…
Paris Saint Germain have ended their interest in Manchester United’s Angel di Maria and have turned to Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen. The Ligue 1 champions have long held interest in Argentine play-maker Di Maria and failed to see a move materialise over the summer due to financial regulations. Di Maria left Real Madrid for Manchester United towards the end of the transfer window but links between the former Benfica man and Laurent Blanc’s side have continued to gain pace. Whilst, a move seemed unlikely, it was reported in French press that PSG would break the bank to sign Di…
Cardiff City have today announced that defender Juan Cala has been released from his contract. Cala, who arrived on a two and a half year deal, only managed to make eight appearances for the first team since arriving from Sevilla in February. A brief statement on the Clubs website said: “Cardiff City Football Club can confirm that on Wednesday 3rd December 2014, Juan Cala’s contract with the club has been terminated by mutual agreement, and the player has left Cardiff City with immediate effect. We would like to thank Juan for his contribution and wish him the very best for his…
Manchester City are set to be without captain Vincent Kompany for their vital Champions League clash with Roma. Premier League champions City came from behind in their last Champions League outing to beat Bayern Munich 3-2 and put themselves back in contention to qualify for the knock-out stages of the competition. A win against Serie A side Roma in Italy next week will now see them progress, however, they could be without inspirational captain Kompany, who is waiting for a decision from club doctors on his fitness and availability. “Vincent Kompany is not able to play against Sunderland or against Everton,…
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has admitted that he dreams about one day returning to former club FC Koln, but their president has other ideas. The 29-year-old has not a Premier League start for Arsenal this season and has been strongly linked with a move away from the club in January. The winger, who won the World Cup this summer with the German national side has been linked with a move back to his former club Koln in recent weeks and he has discussed how he dreams of such a move. “I can imagine a transfer to FC in the next…
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has distracted talk away from the recent incident surrounding Mario Balotelli. The Italian striker has landed himself in hot water once more after posting a picture on his official Instagram account which appears to be racist and anti-semitic. The Football Association are now following up the incident and have begun an investigation, which could see the striker heavily fined. Balotelli, who is currently out injured after picking up a hamstring injury whilst on international duty has apologised for the post, but boss Rodgers insists that he is not interested in the incident and is concentrating on…