Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp wisely refused to be drawn into a war of words with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. The German said that he is simply "not interested" in what Mourinho has to say about Liverpool, while also acknowledging that his side had a 2015-16 season that was similar to what Manchester United just experienced this past campaign. Both Chelsea and … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Refuses to Respond to Jose Mourinho Liverpool Commentary
Archives for July 2017
Chelsea Send Kenedy Home From Tour Over Controversial Social Media Posts
For Kenedy, his days at Chelsea FC may be numbered, and the clock probably started ticking as soon as he posted those two controversial Instagram stories. The Brazilian winger was sent home the team's Asian tour following his offensive social media posts about China. In one post, he dropped the f-bomb on the world's most populous country, and in the other he appeared to be … [Read more...] about Chelsea Send Kenedy Home From Tour Over Controversial Social Media Posts
Alvaro Morata, Chelsea FC Record Signing, Makes Debut with Blues
Chelsea FC broke the club record for most expensive transfer when they signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid less than a week ago. The striker, brought in as a replacement for Diego Costa and as a fallback option when Stamford Bridge missed out on Romelu Lukaku, cost the club £58 million. That makes him the 13th most expensive signing in world history. Morata made his debut … [Read more...] about Alvaro Morata, Chelsea FC Record Signing, Makes Debut with Blues
Romelu Lukaku Reveals How Paul Pogba Recruited Him
Watching Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba work out together at Manchester United's USA tour training site at UCLA was a bit reminiscent of the film Rocky III. Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa had gone from adversaries to allies by that point, and their training together montage has remained etched in the brains of all who have substantial knowledge of the Rocky franchise. Lukaku … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Reveals How Paul Pogba Recruited Him
Eric Bailly to Miss Super Cup as UEFA Extend His Suspension
Manchester United suffered a major blow today regarding their UEFA Super Cup prospects, as the European ruling body extended the suspension of Eric Bailly. United's best central defender served a one match ban in the Europa League Final victory of Ajax in Stockholm due to an incident in the second lego of the semi-final against Celta Vigo. United learned today they must now … [Read more...] about Eric Bailly to Miss Super Cup as UEFA Extend His Suspension
Iowa Football: Sean Welsh Gives the Most Meaningful Interview Ever
Usually, at best, college football Media Days discussion is quality gridiron wonkishness. At worst, typically, it's a tedious cliche convention in which everybody tells you they're going to go 12-0, and they do so in buzzwords and corporatespeak. Rarely do you get a meaningful discourse about topics that transcend football. Of course, most media days don't have Iowa football … [Read more...] about Iowa Football: Sean Welsh Gives the Most Meaningful Interview Ever
Illini Football: Mike Dudek Comeback Critical to 2017 Success
If you believe in karma, and you're aware of the Mike Dudek story, then you no doubt believe that he's due for some better fortune. Dudek wasn't highly recruited coming out of Naperville (Neuqua Valley), but he busted out with a huge rookie season at Illinois, garnering first team freshman All-American honors in 2014. He was known as Mikey Dudek then, and some today still … [Read more...] about Illini Football: Mike Dudek Comeback Critical to 2017 Success
Jose Mourinho Happy with Preseason USA Tour, Wants to Return Next Year
Manchester United have a very action packed summer preseason schedule, as they're currently in the midst of a five match in 12 day span. They're undefeated thus far, having defeated: Real Madrid on penalty kicks 3-2 yesterday in Santa Clara, Manchester City 2-0 in Houston on Thursday night, Real Salt Lake in Sandy 2-1 a week ago and the L.A. Galaxy in Carson 5-2 on the … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Happy with Preseason USA Tour, Wants to Return Next Year
Chelsea Winger Pedro Suffered Multiple Fractures in Collision with David Ospina
Injuries are an awful thing whenever they occur, but they take on an added level of negativity when they occur during a meaningless friendly. You always hate to see someone get hurt, but it's even worse when the setback occurs in an exhibition match. Chelsea beat London rivals Arsenal 3-0 at the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing on Saturday, but they saw their 29-year-old … [Read more...] about Chelsea Winger Pedro Suffered Multiple Fractures in Collision with David Ospina
Man United Injury Report: Herrera, Mata, Shaw, Rojo, Young
It may only be the pre-season, but Manchester United still have a bit of a battle against the injury bug. Midfielder Ander Herrera got injured against Real Madrid yesterday, and it's unknown right now how much time he could miss. United Manager Jose Mourinho discussed what he does know right now about Herrera's injury in the postgame news conference, and you can read his quotes … [Read more...] about Man United Injury Report: Herrera, Mata, Shaw, Rojo, Young