Diego Costa returning to Atletico Madrid was made official yesterday, and the side hosts his now former club, Chelsea, in UEFA Champions League group stage play today. (Funny how that all works out, huh? With the UCL draws and "narratives") On his way out the door, Costa said all the right things about the extremely tense and overly dramatic exit from Stamford Bridge. The … [Read more...] about Diego Costa Releases Interesting Statement About Chelsea FC
Archives for September 2017
Mauricio Pochettino Jokes About Harry Kane Bromance Inspiring Jealousy
The force is strong in the bromance between Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino and striker Harry Kane. The love is growing so much so that Pochettino jokingly said that his wife is getting jealous; likewise for Kane's wife. Spurs thrashed home side Apoel Nicosia in UEFA Champions League Group H play today 3-0, and those goals came via a Harry Kane hat trick. … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Jokes About Harry Kane Bromance Inspiring Jealousy
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Says “there is no limit” This Season
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was chosen as the Manchester United player to meet the media ahead of the Red Devils UEFA Champions League group stage clash at CSKA Moscow. Manager Jose Mourinho met the media as well, and during his session he made it clear that Mkhitaryan was selected for the press conference only because he speaks Russian, and not as an indicator of the Armenian being … [Read more...] about Henrikh Mkhitaryan Says “there is no limit” This Season
Jose Mourinho Gives Updates on Victor Lindelof, Marouane Fellaini
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho met the media a couple hours ago to preview his side's UEFA Champions League group stage clash at CSKA Moscow tomorrow night. During the session he covered a wide array of topics including: his happiness over escaping further punishment from his touchline infraction at Southampton this past Saturday, the health status of Marouane … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Gives Updates on Victor Lindelof, Marouane Fellaini
Jose Mourinho Happy to Escape FA Discipline for Touchline Infraction
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is happy with the Football Association's decision not to take further action against him, in the wake of his getting sent off in the 1-0 win at Southampton. Mourinho got whistled on Saturday for being just outside the technical area and thus sent off in the final minutes of extra time at the St. Mary's. You can see a couple different … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Happy to Escape FA Discipline for Touchline Infraction
Jose Mourinho Press Conference Previewing CSKA Moscow (Video)
Manchester United are in the Russian capital with their UEFA Champions League group stage clash at CSKA Moscow tomorrow night. United manager Jose Mourinho met the media an hour ago, and we have the entire press conference for you below, via YouTube. The injury to Marouane Fellaini, and the subsequent midfielder crisis that's ensuing was the main topic of the session. “We … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Press Conference Previewing CSKA Moscow (Video)
Man United Injury Report vs CSKA Moscow: Marouane Fellaini, Paul Pogba, Michael Carrick
Manchester United are heavily favored in their UEFA Champions League Group Stage clash at CSKA Moscow tomorrow night. Both sides won their UCL opener, as United beat FC Basel 3-0 at home while Moscow won 2-1 at Benfica. One major side bar to this game surrounds Russian authoritarian leader Vladimir Putin who has reportedly authorized extreme use of force against any potential … [Read more...] about Man United Injury Report vs CSKA Moscow: Marouane Fellaini, Paul Pogba, Michael Carrick
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs CSKA Moscow
Manchester United are heavy favorites at CSKA Moscow in their UEFA Champions League Group Stages clash tomorrow night. This despite being without the services of both Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini. Midfielder Juan Mata, however, doesn't see the match as a cake walk; not at all. In his latest blog post, the Spaniard described CSKA Moscow as being a very difficult challenge … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs CSKA Moscow
Juan Mata Sees CSKA Moscow Clash as “Very Difficult Game”
Despite being without both Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini, Manchester United are very heavy favorites in their UEFA Champions League Group Stages clash at CSKA Moscow Wednesday night. Oddschecker backs them at 5/7 to win, while they set odds for a draw at 29/10. The line for a CSKA Moscow victory is now at 19/4. Juan Mata, however, doesn't see the match as an easy task. In … [Read more...] about Juan Mata Sees CSKA Moscow Clash as “Very Difficult Game”
Marouane Fellaini Doesn’t Travel With United to Moscow For UCL
Manchester United will be a bit thinner in the middle when they take on CSKA Moscow in the Russian capital on Wednesday night. Marouane Fellaini suffered an ankle injury in the 1-0 win at Southampton this past Saturday and therefore won't be available for the road leg of the UEFA Champions League group stage tie. Fellaini did not fly with the team to Moscow, and joins Paul … [Read more...] about Marouane Fellaini Doesn’t Travel With United to Moscow For UCL