Messi comparisons do not help Yamal, claims De la Fuente
Lamine Yamal is not helped by comparisons to Lionel Messi, so says Spain coach Luis de la Fuente. Yamal was only fit enough for a substitute appearance in Spain’s World Cup opener – a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. Despite only…
Dalot: Portugal expected Ronaldo criticism at World Cup
Diogo Dalot leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo as he explained his team were well-prepared for criticism of the Portugal captain at the World Cup. Portugal began their Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo at Houston Stadium, with…
Chupe and Larrubia help Malaga seal LaLiga promotion
Malaga ended their eight-year exodus from LaLiga after goals from Chupe and David Larrubia sealed a 2-1 win over Almeria in the second leg of their promotion play-off final. Having been relegated from the Spanish top flight in 2017-18 under Jose Gonzalez, Juan Francisco Funes…
Potter confident Sweden will learn from Netherlands thrashing
Graham Potter believes that Sweden’s 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands will serve as a learning curve for the rest of their World Cup campaign. Potter watched on as his team were thumped at Houston Stadium on Saturday, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo…
Ederson reveals move to Man Utd ‘almost done’
Atalanta midfielder Ederson revealed his impending move to Manchester United is “almost done”, following Brazil’s victory over Haiti at the World Cup. Ederson replaced Bruno Guimaraes from the bench in Brazil’s 3-0 win at Philadelphia Stadium on Friday, and afterwards, he was keen…
Madrid deny contact with Bayern star Olise amid transfer rumours
Real Madrid have vehemently denied suggestions that they have been in contact with Bayern Munich star Michael Olise over a prospective move to the Spanish capital. Madrid have been busy in the transfer market following a second straight season without…
Three-way Premier League race for Levante forward
According to Teamtalk, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town are all interested in bringing Levante attacker Karl Etta Eyong to the Premier League. Apparently, Everton have already made official contact with the La Liga side to make enquiries, and Spurs…
Zubimendi surprised by debate around Spain’s ‘slow’ midfield
Martin Zubimendi is “surprised” by critics suggesting Spain’s midfielders cannot play at a high tempo, as they look to get their World Cup campaign back on track. Spain were held to a surprising 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde…
Raya was ‘broken inside’ after Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat
David Raya says Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain left him “broken inside”, admitting he may never get another chance to lift the trophy. Raya won the Premier League Golden Glove for a third successive season as the…
Neymar set to feature for Brazil against Scotland
Brazil are set to have Neymar available when they take on Scotland in their final World Cup Group C game. Neymar was included in Brazil’s squad, at the expense of Chelsea’s Player of the Season Joao Pedro, but the 34-year-old…