Oliver Bierhoff has hit back at Real Madrid and accused them of failing to look after midfielder Sami Khedira and nurse his current injury. Bierhoff now acts as a technical director of the German Football Association after a glittering playing career and he has sent a direct message to Real Madrid as the argument between the Germans and the Spanish giants rumbles on. Los Blancos released a statement on Tuesday claiming that the former Stuttgart midfielder picked up his latest injury on international duty, but that has since been countered by coaches in Germany, who claim that Madrid have over…
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James Rodriguez has insisted that his relationship with Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘good’ and that he hopes they form a good partnership this season. The Colombia international joined Real Madrid from AS Monaco this summer after a superb World Cup with Colombia, in which he finished as the competitions leading goalscorer. Rodriguez, who took the number 10 shirt at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu – will play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and despite doubts over their partnership, the former Porto man has insisted that the pair have a ‘good’ relationship. “I’ve formed a good relationship with him and I hope…
Former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has issued praise to Barcelona’s Luis Enrique and hopes that he is a big success at the Catalan club. The Portuguese boss left Real Madrid to make a sensational return to Chelsea last summer after years of heated rivalries with Barcelona on and off the field. But, he was quick to heap praise on new Barca boss Luis Enrique, confirming that he hopes the former midfielder succeeds at the Camp Nou. “He was not only one of my favourites as a player during my time at Barcelona but also as a person,” he told reporters…
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that the European champions must ‘start from scratch’ after they lost 4-2 to Real Sociedad last weekend. The European champions have had a stuttering start to the season, having narrowly won their La Liga opener, before surrendering a 2-0 lead against Real Sociedad last weekend, losing 4-2 at San Sebastian. The Basque side ensured that Madrid now sit three points off league leaders and rivals Barcelona after just two games. And, Italian boss Carlo Ancelotti, who guided Los Blancos to a Champions League and Copa del Rey win last season has insisted that…
Cesc Fabregas’s form at Chelsea this early in the season has been heavily praised by boss Jose Mourinho. The Spanish midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge from Barcelona this summer and has already made a huge impact, helping the London side top the Premier League in the early goings. And, his former has been heavily praised by boss Jose Mourinho, who believes ‘needing no time to adapt’ played an important part in the signing. “He doesn’t need to adapt,” Mourinho told Sport of Fabregas. “This is a league that he knows, that he had played in for years [with Arsenal]. He…
Manchester United have announced that new signing Marcos Rojo has finally been granted a work permit and is available to play against QPR on 14 September. The Manchester giants revealed on their Twitter account this afternoon: “The UK Border Agency has agreed to grant Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo a visa and he will therefore be available to face QPR on 14 September.” The £16m Argentine had already previously missed three of the Manchester side’s games since signing for the club from Sporting Lisbon last month, due to the trouble he experienced obtaining the permit. The BBC had reported…
Bacary Sagna has revealed that he needed to leave Arsenal in order to boost his career. The French full-back had been at the London side for seven years before leaving this summer on a free transfer to Manchester City, and believes he made the switch at the right time. Sky Sports quotes Sagna as saying, “I am 31 and this was the right time for me to leave Arsenal. I wanted to see somewhere new, and to boost my career. “There are differences between Manchester and London as cities, regarding the weather and between the two clubs. I have…
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he would love to return to Manchester United before he finishes his career. World Player of the Year Ronaldo, who swapped Old Trafford for Real Madrid in 2009 for a then world-record £80m transfer fee, has admitted that he would be interested in re-joining United once his current contract with the European Champions runs out. “I love Manchester, everyone knows that and I have said many times,” the Portuguese star told the Daily Mail. “Manchester is in my heart. I left many good friends there, the supporters are amazing and I wish I can…
Former Red Devils icon David Beckham has admitted he is sad to see Danny Welbeck leave Manchester United to join rivals Arsenal and believes that the Gunners have signed “a very good player.” Striker Welbeck, who joined Arsenal in the early hours of this morning for £16m, after being granted an extension by the Premier League to complete the move, has been a popular topic of discussion today with fans and players alike. Beckham, 39, has told the BBC that “Arsenal have a very good, young talented English player. “To see him leave Manchester United is sad,” said the…
Barcelona ace Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of Spain’s forthcoming matches against France and Macedonia owing to injury. The 30-year old Spanish midfielder is still suffering from a knee problem that led to him missing Barcelona’s game against Villarreal at the weekend. It has just been announced that he will not be available for selection for the Spain national team either. The Spanish football federation have announced that Spain coach Vincente del Bosque will not replace the experienced player and has instead decided to stick with his original 22-man squad to face their opponents in the upcoming international…