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Archives for April 2017
Chelsea FC Winger Willian Being Recruited By Jose Mourinho Again
Jose Mourinho wanted to bring Brazilian star Willian with him to Old Trafford this past summer, but the winger felt content to stay with Chelsea. That we learned back in February. Obviously, the Portugese was quite impressed with him during his time at Stamford Bridge. Willian told Globo Esporte (via Goal) on February 10th: "There were enquiries, yes. It was from Manchester … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Winger Willian Being Recruited By Jose Mourinho Again
Jose Mourinho on Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “he will not give up, he will fight”
Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho met the media a few hours ago and although the session is very short, it is action packed with a ton of information. Mourinho was put on the spot about a multitude of topics including the health and future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and here's what he had to say: … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho on Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “he will not give up, he will fight”
Predicted Man United Starting XI for the Manchester Derby
It's a ginormous Manchester Derby tomorrow night, and there's a lot of ground to cover so let's just dive right in. Obviously, Paul Pogba is the headliner among the big names who will be missing for the Red Devils, but there were a few other players with fitness updates revealed by Manager Jose Mourinho at his press conference a few hours ago (watch that here). For the full … [Read more...] about Predicted Man United Starting XI for the Manchester Derby
Manchester City Not Interested in Dele Alli, Says Pep Guardiola
UPDATE: Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola has refuted the claims that his club is trying to sign Dele Alli. "Mauricio Pochettino has to stay calm. Dele Alli will be his player next season, I am pretty sure about that. We don't want him," Guardiola said. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Not Interested in Dele Alli, Says Pep Guardiola
ESPN Cuts: Eight Harsh Lessons Learned About the Sports Media Industry
"As Maine goes, so goes the nation" is a phrase that was once relevant and accurate in United States politics. Obviously, Ohio and Florida have replaced Maine's role today, but for the sports media industry, ESPN is the bellwether. Thus, the ESPN cuts announced this morning are the top trending story on Twitter, and we should all expect that topic to remain in the penthouse … [Read more...] about ESPN Cuts: Eight Harsh Lessons Learned About the Sports Media Industry
ESPN Layoffs: Collection of Some of the Best Twitter Reactions
It's Black Wednesday at ESPN. While the total carnage from the ESPN layoffs is estimated to be about 100 jobs lost in total, the effects of these cuts loom much larger. That's because the positions being eliminated aren't those of obscure, but extremely vital behind-the-scenes people. It's the faces that we all know very well. Many prominent on-air talent people were let … [Read more...] about ESPN Layoffs: Collection of Some of the Best Twitter Reactions
Antonio Valencia Expected to Give United a Fitness Boost for Manchester Derby
Right back Antonio Valencia is expected to return for Manchester United Thursday night in the Manchester Derby. He missed Sunday's win at Burnley, after having played 120 minutes in the Europa League win over Anderlecht. Valencia gave an injury update on his official Instagram account, posting a video of himself weightlifting (with Black Eyed Peas playing the background) and … [Read more...] about Antonio Valencia Expected to Give United a Fitness Boost for Manchester Derby
Tomi Lahren May Not Be Relevant Much Longer and Here’s Why
It’s possible that now is the end of the line for Tomi Lahren. At the very least it appears that her attempted foray into the mainstream and away from the far-right bubble isn’t going to work out. Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger once said, in the 30 for 30 documentary “Pony Exce$$”, “once the local media turns its guns on you, you’re finished.” With all politics being … [Read more...] about Tomi Lahren May Not Be Relevant Much Longer and Here’s Why
Schweinsteiger Says Zlatan Ibrahimovic Should Join Him in MLS
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been offered very rich deals by both Major League Soccer clubs in Los Angeles- the L.A. Galaxy and LAFC. Today, Ibra’s former Manchester United teammate, Bastian Schweinsteiger, said that Ibrahimovic should make the move to MLS. The Captain of the 2014 German World Cup Championship team has adjusted quite well to MLS. In his first four games with the … [Read more...] about Schweinsteiger Says Zlatan Ibrahimovic Should Join Him in MLS