Sometimes in life you can do everything right, work hard, play by the rules, but in the end it still doesn't work out and it's entirely not your fault. A lot of times there are just factors way outside your control and that's what ultimately determines whether or not a situation works out in the end. Just because it didn't work out that doesn't mean the decision was wrong. … [Read more...] about Bastian Schweinsteiger Expresses No Regret Over His Time at Manchester United
Archives for April 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Heads to America for Knee Repair Surgery
This past Thursday night, Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered what Manchester United have called "significant ligament damage" in his knee. There's been reports that Ibrahimovic could be out until January of 2018. Other reports indicate that Ibra may never even play again. The 35-year-old Swedish striker has said this season that he's aging like a fine wine. He then took bold … [Read more...] about Zlatan Ibrahimovic Heads to America for Knee Repair Surgery
Jose Mourinho Doesn’t Care if His Players Dislike His Criticizing Them in Public
Manchester United Manger Jose Mourinho hardly ever apologizes to anybody, and he rarely admits wrong-doing, but earlier this month he did go full on public mea culpa regarding his treatment of Bastian Schweinsteiger. In our interview with Schweinsteiger on the 8th, the German legend said that Mourinho’s apology conveyed the man’s “character,” and he described what happened … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Doesn’t Care if His Players Dislike His Criticizing Them in Public
DeShone Kizer Makes Boastful Remarks; Will it Hurt NFL Draft Stock?
While the NFL Draft evaluation process has seen the stock of former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer plummet like the brand value of Pepsi, he still made the right call in coming out this year. The 2018 class of quarterbacks will be much stronger than the 2017, which is a bit weak. Also, given how ND's season went, and the current direction and status of the Brian Kelly … [Read more...] about DeShone Kizer Makes Boastful Remarks; Will it Hurt NFL Draft Stock?
Michigan Football Set to Challenge Ohio State’s NFL Draft Record
Michigan football is sixth all time with 351 total NFL Draft selections. Only USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Nebraska have more. The Wolverines' arch-rival, Ohio State, hold the record for total selections from one school in a single draft, 14, set in 2004. Could this group of Michigan football players moving on to the pros come close to that mark? Maybe even tie … [Read more...] about Michigan Football Set to Challenge Ohio State’s NFL Draft Record
Ohio State Football: the Kentucky Wildcats of the NFL Draft
Ohio State football has become the Kentucky Wildcats of the gridiron- a class of 5-star prospects enter the program every year while another class of blue chips leaves school early for the professional ranks. In both Lexington and Columbus, it's “succeed and proceed,” "plug n play," "rinse and repeat" each season. The NBA allows "one and done," but in football you need to … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football: the Kentucky Wildcats of the NFL Draft
Ander Herrera Faces a Late Fitness Test Before Manchester Derby Thursday Night
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has been one of their best and most important players this season. Thus, it's imperative that they have him ready to face Manchester City Thursday night. It's going to be a colossal Manchester Derby, and United are already short-handed as it is. It was reported Monday that Ander Herrera faces a late fitness test for the match by … [Read more...] about Ander Herrera Faces a Late Fitness Test Before Manchester Derby Thursday Night
Juan Mata Posts Message Indicating that he Could Return Soon
Monday was an action packed news day regarding injured Manchester United stars. Juan Mata posted a fitness update on his blog, which was then linked on the official club site. ESPN FC broke a story indicating that Ander Herrera faces a late fitness test for the Manchester Derby on Thursday night. Zlatan Ibrahimovic posted a message on Instagram indicating that he will return … [Read more...] about Juan Mata Posts Message Indicating that he Could Return Soon
Antonio Conte Rejects Idea that Eden Hazard Should Be More Selfish
Yesterday brought what might actually be the greatest El Clasico of all time. It ended with Lionel Messi scoring his 500th career goal in the final minute to give Barcelona a 3-2 win over Real Madrid. On Saturday, Eden Hazard came off the bench in the 61' to propel the Blues past London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi-finals. After the match, Chelsea Manager … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Rejects Idea that Eden Hazard Should Be More Selfish
Antonio Conte Says N’Golo Kante Can Still Improve Beyond PFA POY Award Season
Chelsea FC midfielder N'Golo Kante took home the PFA Player of the Year Sunday night at a ceremony in London. He now succeeds his former teammate last season at Leicester City, Riyad Mahrez, for the honor. "It's a huge honour to be chosen by the other players," Kante said. "It's really special to get this award. My first two seasons have been very beautiful. We have to … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Says N’Golo Kante Can Still Improve Beyond PFA POY Award Season