It's a big news day for Chelsea FC, with the club making a couple of major announcements within the past 24 hours. Yesterday, we learned the date and the official marketing title of the friendly that Chelsea will stage at the New England Revolution with the purposes of combating Anti-Semitism. Today, we saw Chelsea formally announce their appeal of the transfer ban FIFA … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC News: Transfer Ban Appeal, “Final Whistle on Hate” Match
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Romelu Lukaku Slams Certain Aspects of Media Coverage, Deems it Racist
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in hitting out at certain aspects of media coverage in the British press. Both of the Manchester forwards find the English media to act racist at times, but Lukaku did not single out any outlet or reporter by name. Which is in stark contrast to Sterling, who posted an example of the … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Slams Certain Aspects of Media Coverage, Deems it Racist
United and PSG to Wage Big Money Transfer Battle for Jadon Sancho
Could Jadon Sancho become the first £100 million English footballer? Well, it would take a bidding war among big money clubs in order to get there, and reportedly that's what is in store for the Borussia Dortmund winger this summer. Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United will battle each other on the pitch tomorrow night, and then again in the transfer market according to … [Read more...] about United and PSG to Wage Big Money Transfer Battle for Jadon Sancho
Alexis Sanchez May Miss the Rest of the 2018-19 Season
We can say for certain now that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez won't have the opportunity to play at the Emirates Stadium against his former team, Arsenal, on Sunday. He won't be taking part in the UEFA Champions League clash at Paris Saint-Germain either. It looks rather unlikely that he'll suit up again for United this season. Scans have shown that Sanchez did … [Read more...] about Alexis Sanchez May Miss the Rest of the 2018-19 Season
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Paris Saint-Germain (UCL)
In the words of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, "he went to Paris, looking for answers, to questions that bothered him so." The lyrics may apply to Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he struggles with an injury crisis and the massive selection headache it poses for him in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League knockout round clash at Paris … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Paris Saint-Germain (UCL)
United at PSG Injury Report: Neymar, Alexis, Martial, Lingard, Matic, Herrera, Mata
What a difference a month makes! The last time Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain got together, for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie, it was PSG that was in full blown injury crisis mode. And United was actually slightly favored heading into that match, won by Les Parisiens 2-0, held back on February 12. Now it's United who are massive … [Read more...] about United at PSG Injury Report: Neymar, Alexis, Martial, Lingard, Matic, Herrera, Mata
Man United Injury Crisis Not Easing Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
It's a massively important week for Manchester United, as they will fight to stave off elimination from the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, and then face their chief rival for a spot in the top four on Sunday. Unfortunately, they will enter these crunch clashes, at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, at Arsenal on the weekend, with a very short-handed squad. The injury … [Read more...] about Man United Injury Crisis Not Easing Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Alexis Sanchez May Have Suffered Ligament Damage
For Alexis Sanchez, the nightmare stint at Manchester United just continues to worsen. For United, the current injury crisis shows no signs of improvement as a critical week commences. Sanchez, who has missed significant time due to injury, and struggled with very poor form when healthy since moving over from Arsenal in January of 2018, may have suffered knee ligament damage … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Alexis Sanchez May Have Suffered Ligament Damage
Real Madrid vs Ajax: UCL Round of 16 Match Preview, Prediction
Real Madrid continue their quest to win the UEFA Champions League for the fourth straight time Tuesday night when they host Ajax in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. The holders are in great position to advance to the quarterfinals as they enter this match up 2-1 on aggregate. Madrid's two away goals from the reverse leg in Amsterdam back on February 13 places them in … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Ajax: UCL Round of 16 Match Preview, Prediction
Jurgen Klopp Blames Goalless Draw with Everton on the Wind
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put an interesting spin on the goalless Merseyside derby today that left Liverpool second in the Premier League table. A chance arose for the Reds to go one point ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table today with a win over local arch-rival Everton. Instead, the 0-0 draw left Klopp's side one point behind, and after the game Klopp … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Blames Goalless Draw with Everton on the Wind