By Barry Pearl The city of Florence is known for many things: the arts, architecture, beautiful scenery and, of course, the city’s football team ACF Fiorentina. The team is iconic worldwide because of their history and the color of the team shirt. Known as Viola, Fiorentina wear purple and some of the players to have worn this famous shirt are icons themselves. Names like Rui … [Read more...] about Can Stefano Pioli get Fiorentina to reach their potential?
Ander Herrera Says He Wants to Stay at MUFC Long Term
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera, the club's reigning player of the year, has made it very clear that he wishes to stay put this summer. Despite seeing his playing time seriously diminish this season, partially due to injury and partially due to being often passed over for selection, he's likely not going anywhere. It would appear that all those gossip and … [Read more...] about Ander Herrera Says He Wants to Stay at MUFC Long Term
Man United USA Summer Tour Schedule Starting to Take Shape
Manchester United love to play their preseason exhibitions in the United States of America, and why not, it's always a cash cow! United manager Jose Mourinho greatly enjoys taking the team to California and training in SoCal, and really who wouldn't spending time in the Los Angeles area? United will be back in the USA this summer, and their preseason schedule is now starting … [Read more...] about Man United USA Summer Tour Schedule Starting to Take Shape
Arsene Wenger Blames Easter Holiday for Empty Seats at Emirates
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger blamed the disappointing attendance yesterday at the Emirates on the fact that it was Easter Sunday. Wenger believes that people stayed away from the Gunners' 3-0 rout of Stoke City because it was a holiday; not because of Arsenal's extremely disappointing season and the reality that they have little to play for right now domestically. The … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger Blames Easter Holiday for Empty Seats at Emirates
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (UCL Quarterfinals)
Liverpool are the only team to beat Manchester City in Premier League competition this season, so that will no doubt give the Reds plenty of confidence heading into their epic UEFA Champions League tussle with Manchester City Wednesday night. This will be the Anfield leg of the quarterfinal tie, and Reds boss Jurgen Klopp knows that getting past City will be a very difficult … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (UCL Quarterfinals)
Liverpool vs Man City UCL Injury Report: Lallana, Can, Laporte, Aguero
Wednesday night will see a blockbuster match as Man City visits Liverpool for the Anfield leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. Both managers, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, are currently extolling the virtues of the opposing side, ahead of what will certainly be an extremely entertaining match. City and Liverpool are far and … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Man City UCL Injury Report: Lallana, Can, Laporte, Aguero
Antonio Conte Looking Forward to Leaving, Says Former Chelsea Boss
Will Antonio Conte, who led Chelsea to the league title last season, get sacked if the Blues don't qualify for Champions League? Only CFC owner Roman Abramovich knows for sure, but Conte said before the Blues' 3-1 home loss to rival Tottenham Hotspur that he is not worried about losing his job in this scenario. Why is he not worried about his losing his current gig? Well, … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Looking Forward to Leaving, Says Former Chelsea Boss
Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola Exchange High Praise for Each Other’s Side
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is making sure that his side is currently focused on Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash at Liverpool; and not the potentially Premier League title clinching Manchester Derby on Saturday. While beating Manchester United at home for the title is the stuff that City fan dreams are made of, Liverpool are up next and … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola Exchange High Praise for Each Other’s Side
Pep Guardiola Prioritizing Liverpool UCL Clash, Not Manchester Derby
Manchester City have a dream date on the schedule next weekend, but before they get there, a monumental clash arrives in midweek. City manager Pep Guardiola is making sure his side is focused on Wednesday night's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash at Liverpool right now, not the potentially Premier League title clinching Manchester Derby on Saturday. Yes, this is a … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Prioritizing Liverpool UCL Clash, Not Manchester Derby
Spurs 3, Chelsea 1 News: Alli, Kane, Conte, Hazard, Eriksen, Morata
Tottenham Hotspur have ended their 28 year hex at Stamford Bridge, finally winning at Chelsea's home for the first time since 1990. Spurs defeated Chelsea 3-1, getting a second half brace from Dele Alli and a first half extra time scoring strike from Christian Eriksen. Alli actually scored both of his goals within four minutes of one another. Here's footage of the first: … [Read more...] about Spurs 3, Chelsea 1 News: Alli, Kane, Conte, Hazard, Eriksen, Morata
