The young phenomenon netted and Angel Di Maria was electric as United lost for the first time under their caretaker boss In the space of eight weeks, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had got everyone at Manchester United dreaming again. But it took Paris Saint-Germain less than eight minutes in the second half at Old Trafford on […]
Read More'Man City can win everything' – Aguero targets historic quadruple
Still very much in the mix at home and in Europe, the Argentine feels he and his team-mates have the strength to win every competition Sergio Aguero feels Manchester City have “the capacity to win everything” and backed his team-mates to make history by winning four trophies this season. Pep Guardiola’s men returned to the top […]
Read MoreKovac: Bayern can't afford defensive mistakes against Liverpool
The German side cannot afford defensive mistakes is they want to move on in the Champions League, according to their manager Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac warned his team they would find themselves under heavy pressure against Liverpool unless they improved defensively. The Bundesliga giants came from behind twice before claiming a 3-2 victory over […]
Read MoreRebels sign No.8 Mafi from Japan
The Melbourne Rebels have secured Japan’s powerful No.8 Amanaki Mafi for the next Super Rugby season. Tongan-born 26-year-old Mafi made four appearances for Japan, including scoring two tries, at the 2015 Rugby World Cup and played a crucial role in the historic 34-32 victory over the Springboks by providing the winning pass. Melbourne Rebels coach […]
Read MoreReds and Tahs primed for derby forward battle
UPDATED: The Reds will be targeting the Waratahs pack on Saturday night and NSW assistant coach Simon Cron would expect nothing less from their interstate rivals. NSW’s under pressure scrum will face its sternest test of 2019 thus far when they take on the likes of JP Smith and Taniela Tupou. The Reds were outpointed in […]
Read MoreDaley calls on Perth to show "force behind the Force"
Ben Daley has called on Perth rugby supporters to turn out at nib Stadium on Saturday to show there is “force behind the Force”. With the speculation surrounding the club’s future still dragging on, Daley made a passionate plea for a big crowd to turn out for Saturday night’s clash with the Chiefs. “We want […]
Read MoreAround the grounds: Reds find the line in club rugby
Just three Shute Shield matches were played over the weekend. Randwick’s match with Warringah was called off after the death of fifth-grade player Lachlan Ward, while Sydney Uni vs Parramatta and Penrith vs Northern Suburbs postponed due to heavy rain. Jack Dempsey was released from Wallabies camp to play for Gordon against Eastwood, as he […]
Read MoreOrlando City 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
After falling flat behind the league’s worst defense in 2018, the rebuilt Lions will look to finally make a postseason push this campaign After failing to make the playoffs in each of the club’s first three seasons, 2018 was supposed to be different for Orlando City. The Lions had made a bunch of big moves, […]
Read MoreCoutinho running out of time to prove he can be Barcelona star
The Brazilian is yet to justify the faith and money invested in him and runs the risk of losing his place permanently to Ousmane Dembele The weeks go by, and the jury is still out. Philippe Coutinho’s talent is not in question but the Brazilian star continues to flounder when taking the pitch for Barcelona. […]
Read MoreChelsea fans boo Jorginho as pressure continues to grow on Sarri
The club’s summer signing is still struggling to impress at Stamford Bridge and he was on the receiving end of more criticism in Thursday’s victory Chelsea fans continued to boo Jorginho throughout the club’s 3-0 Europa League second-leg win over Malmo on Thursday night. The Blues cruised to a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Swedish side […]
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