Paris, Sep 25 (IANS) Monaco managed a 2-1 comeback win at home over Angers, moving back to the top of Ligue 1 and pacing Paris Saint-Germain to the fourth place. The victory on Saturday put Monaco on 16 points from seven games, two points ahead of Nice who travel to Nancy on Sunday. Angers are […]
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Balotelli scores twice to send Nice atop Ligue 1
Nice (France), Sep 22 (IANS) Controversial Italian striker Mario Balotelli continued his impressive run in Ligue 1 as his brace helped Nice rout Monaco 4-0 and move atop the Ligue 1 football table. The former Liverpool player, who joined Nice on a free transfer, scored twice on his debut against Marseille and repeated the trick […]
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Dugarry lashes out at Man United’s Mourinho, Ibrahimovic
London Sep 20 (IANS) Former France football star Christophe Dugarry has come down heavily on Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho and their Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, saying the Portuguese is a tactical failure who has lost the plot and the latter is as mobile as a training ground cone. The United duo have come […]
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Arsenal on high alert as top transfer target rejects contract extension with current club
One of the biggest regrets for Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager was missing out on most of his top transfer targets this season. French international Alexandre Lacazette, who established himself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in Europe over the last couple of years, is one of many that got away. The Lyon […]
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Monaco top Ligue 1 table after easing past Lille
Paris, Sep 11 (IANS) Monaco breezed past Lille 4-1 in an away football match to move on top of the Ligue 1 table with three points clear of defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are currently on the fourth place. Just 17 minutes into the game, Monaco went 2-0 up with Djibril Sidibe’s opener and Adama […]
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Five players who should have left Arsenal on the deadline day
For a player, it is always a good thing to stay with a big club like Arsenal. It gives them a good opportunity to win trophies. However, sometimes it turns into a nightmare as the players sometimes are frozen in these big clubs and rarely get first-team action. Jack Wilshere, who is considered as one […]
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Shocking- Manchester United, Bayern Munich scout Ligue 1 striker as deadline day looms
Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Bordeaux striker Diego Rolan despite no potential bid expected this summer. The 23-year old is one of the fine strikers in French league and have attracted interested from a number of clubs across Europe. Jose Mourinho who have already made some world class signings this summer is expecting a […]
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Breaking: Arsenal star hands transfer request, wants to leave before deadline day
According to some latest reports a member of the Arsenal squad has asked for the club to sanction his departure before the summer transfer window closes. The Gunners are set to have a busy final week in the transfer window with fans demanding the signing of new players to strengthen a depleted team. Arsene Wenger […]
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Liverpool outcast set for Anfield exit as Olympiacos move looms
According to the latest reports from The Sun, Liverpool outcast Tiago Ilori is set to move away from Anfield this summer as Greek outfit Olympiacos is interested to sign the 23-year old defender. The Portuguese U-23 international has just participated in Rio Olympic games and the Reds are willing to sell the defender as he […]
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Nigeria FA considers coach Rohr for Super Eagles’ job
Abuja (Nigeria), Aug 7 (IANS) Nigerian football’s governing body has been advised to consider Gernot Rohr as the new technical adviser for the country’s national team, affectionately called the Super Eagles. Ahmed Yusuf, vice-chairman of the technical and development committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) told reporters here on Saturday that the committee recommended Rohr […]