Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has said that he does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo calls Lionel Messi names in the Real Madrid dressing room. The Portuguese international has been accused of using nicknames for the Barcelona forward in a new book by Guillem Balague called ‘Messi’. Ronaldo has since reacted to the reports, claiming he would be suing the Spanish football journalist and Busquets believes that the former Manchester United man is right to do so, saying he does not think the forward would do such a thing. “My thoughts on Ronaldo allegedly insulting Messi? I don’t believe that Ronaldo is…
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Spanish national team boss Vicente del Bosque has discussed the fitness of Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa, saying he must trust Chelsea over their injuries. Diego Costa was not called up for the upcoming games against Belarus and Germany by Del Bosque due to an injury, whilst Cesc Fabregas withdrew from the squad on Wednesday. Having fallen out with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho before regarding the fitness of players, Del Bosque has opened up about the recent omissions of Costa and Fabregas. “We had to wait a few days to evaluate Cesc’s injury and we opted for him not to…
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he has struggled to adapt to the Premier League. The Chilean has scored 11 goals since completing a £31.8m move from Barcelona in the summer and has gained heavy plaudits from a number of coaches, fellow players and media men around the English top flight. Whilst, his performances on the field have been top notch, the former Udinese man has shocked some by claiming he has struggled to adapt in England and that he still has more to give. “Little by little I am gaining the confidence of my team-mates and we’re getting…
Luis Suarez has defended his recent biting incidents by saying he did not bite like boxing legend Mike Tyson. The Uruguayan forward received a four-month ban from competitive football for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup and only made his debut for Barcelona last month, appearing for the first time against Real Madrid. The ban came after a history of biting players, evident during his time with Ajax, Liverpool and his national team, although the striker has defended himself by comparing himself to Mike Tyson, who infamously bit off Evander Holyfield’s ear. “They treated me like a…
Neymar has spoken about his happiness over his recent form for the Brazilian national side after his two goals against Turkey on Wednesday evening. The national team skipper scored the opener and the last goal against Turkey in Istanbul to take his goals tally to 42 in just 59 games for his country. The former Santos man has also been in superb form for Barcelona of late and leads the scoring charts for the Catalan club and he has spoken about his delight over his form. When asked by TV Globo if he was in the best form of his…
A look at some of the big transfer stories doing the rounds across various media outlets on Wednesday. Arsenal in talks with Roma striker – Daily Star Arsene Wenger has told his officials to open talks with Italian club Roma over the signing of striker Mattia Destro. Wenger believes the Italian goal-scorer will give him more options up-front, however, various reports claim that Chelsea are also interested. Chelsea join race to sign Gareth Bale – Daily Express After several reports claiming that Gareth Bale will be sold next summer by Real Madrid due to their desire to sign Eden Hazard…
England and Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will reportedly undergo a scan on a groin injury. The 33-year-old is believes to have suffered the injury during England’s morning session on Wednesday and could add to Man United’s recent injury problems should scans reveal more problems. Although no confirmation has been made, Carrick is expected to be a doubt for England’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Slovenia at Wembley on Sunday. Carrick only returned to action for his club earlier this month and the news is not expected to be met with pleasure by United boss Louis van Gaal. Good news for…
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has hinted that he could leave the club at the end of the season. The 36-year-old has scored three goals at Stamford Bridge this season since he returned following a spell with Turkish club Galatasaray. On a 12-month contract, Drogba is expected to leave next summer and call time on his career in football. And, the Ivorian has given the biggest hint yet that it could be his last year in West London. “This year the key for me is to enjoy my football and to be with my teammates and to win trophies,” he told…
Daniel Sturridge has returned to first-team training at Liverpool following his long injury problems. The England striker scored 21 league goals for Liverpool last season, but his absence has been fully felt this season due to injury. His last appearance which was a 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on August 31st was the last time Liverpool convinced and they have since suffered poor form, dropping down in to the bottom half of the table. The 25-year-old is now back in full training and has voiced his pleasure on social media site Twitter. Sturridge Tweeted: “P.s training was class. Happy to…
Tottenham Hotspur are in a position to make a solid bid for Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph in January. Delph has been in superb form this season for Villa and recently gained a call-up to Roy Hodgson’s England side. Interest in the former Leeds United man has since gained momentum with Spurs leading a long list of potential suitors from the Premier League. The midfielder’s contract at Villa is set to expire at the end of the season and he rejected a new offer in recent weeks. It is understood that the 24-year-old would be open to making the switch…