Ander Herrera got hurt in Manchester United's 3-2 win on penalties versus Real Madrid in a preseason friendly today. There isn't much known right now about the severity of the injury, or how much time the Spaniard will miss. United Manager Jose Mourinho did give a description during the post game news conference at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. "It was very … [Read more...] about Ander Herrera Injured in Manchester United Friendly Versus Real Madrid
Archives for July 2017
Anthony Martial Needs to be More Consistent says Jose Mourinho
Anthony Martial was a top ten trending term on Twitter during Manchester United's 3-2 win on penalties versus Real Madrid today in a preseason friendly. The reason why is this sequence here, where he put on a clinic among clinics. In setting up the game's first goal, scored by Jesse Lingard, Martial was a perfect example of why they call it the beautiful game: … [Read more...] about Anthony Martial Needs to be More Consistent says Jose Mourinho
Christen Press Keeps Climbing Scoring Charts Despite Ankle Issues
With her brace in the win over Alex Morgan and the Orlando Pride yesterday, Christen Press is now tied for third in National Women's Soccer League history for career goals scored (32). That statistic is all the more impressive when you consider all of the NWSL time that Press has missed to due to international duty with the United States Women's National Team. She's also the … [Read more...] about Christen Press Keeps Climbing Scoring Charts Despite Ankle Issues
Man United 1, Real Madrid 1: What We Can Take Away From the Second Half
Manchester United versus Real Madrid in an international friendly which actually was lacking in a bit of friendliness. Issues between these two clubs goes way back, and the feuding has been highly publicized. The tension has resurfaced, and been ratcheted up lately, with the clubs training next to one another at UCLA. Here's the link to our takeaways from the first half, a … [Read more...] about Man United 1, Real Madrid 1: What We Can Take Away From the Second Half
Man United 1, Real Madrid 0: What We Can Take Away From the First Half
It's Manchester United versus Real Madrid in an international friendly that actually lacks some friendliness, given how much these two teams do not like each other. Issues between the two clubs goes way back, and that acrimony has been well documented. The tension has resurfaced, and been ratcheted up lately, with the clubs training next to one another at UCLA. There has … [Read more...] about Man United 1, Real Madrid 0: What We Can Take Away From the First Half
Mauricio Pochettino Inspires Awe in Kieran Trippier’s Baby (Photo)
Many Tottenham Hotspur supporters are in awe of Manager Mauricio Pochettino and all that he's accomplished at White Hart Lane. Perhaps none are as awestruck as Kieran Trippier's baby son Jacob though. Take a look at this photo of Trippier, Jacob and Pochettino, which has gone viral for obvious reasons. … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Inspires Awe in Kieran Trippier’s Baby (Photo)
Chelsea FC Issue Apology to China Over Kenedy Instagram Posts
Kenedy may have just ended his Chelsea FC career this weekend. When you're on the fringes as a player, you have no room for error, and what he did on social media was indeed a massive error. The Brazilian, 21, posted a video on his Instagram story in Portuguese, and when you translate the commentary into English, it reads "F**k China." He has since issued apology on the same … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Issue Apology to China Over Kenedy Instagram Posts
Gareth Bale to Man United Rumors Shot Down by Jose Mourinho
Gareth Bale, who broke the world transfer fee record when he moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid, has been linked incessantly with a transfer to Manchester United these past few years. It's all been just rumors and gossip, nothing has ever come close to materializing, but the Bale to United narratives nevertheless persist. In the same news conference that saw Mourinho … [Read more...] about Gareth Bale to Man United Rumors Shot Down by Jose Mourinho
IlliNation Show Featuring Brad Underwood, Nick Anderson and Larry Hawley
A semi-exclusive with Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood headlines Volume I, Episode II of The IlliNation Show. Underwood shed some light on what his daily life work life is like in the summer months. He also talked about Illinois basketball being ranked #11 all time by the Associated Press and how the program needs to have "that swagger." Next up was Nick Anderson, of the … [Read more...] about IlliNation Show Featuring Brad Underwood, Nick Anderson and Larry Hawley
David de Gea Not Going to Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho 100% Guarantees
There has been a lot of reported tension between Manchester United and Real Madrid this summer. That's nothing new, as bickering between the two clubs has been going on for years. The situation was certainly not helped by the very tedious and exceedingly over-covered David de Gea transfer saga of 2015. That situation ended with a midnight hour clerical snafu that saw each … [Read more...] about David de Gea Not Going to Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho 100% Guarantees