Bayern midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on-loan from Barcelona, faces a summer with important decisions to make surrounding his future, as a Premier League return has been heavily mooted for the Brazilian playmaker. Would it work? Continue reading
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Der Klassiker: Dortmund cannot afford to fall short in their season-defining game
As far as the Bundesliga is concerned, you shouldn’t take notice of the league standings until after the Hinrunde. Tonight’s Der Klassiker and what’s at stake – especially for second-placed Borussia Dortmund – is a perfect example of why. Continue reading
5 talking points to watch as Spanish PM confirms La Liga will return next month
Spain prime minister Pedro Sanchez has today confirmed that La Liga can resume as early as June 8. Here, I analyse five things to look forward to, as the 2019-20 Spanish season is still to be completed with compelling storylines galore. Continue reading
Rewind: Ranking Cristiano Ronaldo’s top 5 teammates during his career
Spoiler alert: no Juventus players feature in this list, but it’s one where Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammates – both at Real Madrid and one from Manchester – make their name and deservedly so, having helped him become the world’s best. Continue reading
Justin Kluivert at 21: What’s next for the talented Roma winger?
Despite more speculation linking him with a Premier League move, Justin Kluivert stayed put at Roma last summer. Once football resumes, the Dutch winger will be keen to make up for lost time after a season hampered by inconsistency in Italy.
Michael Hunter targets Charles Martin to decide future IBF HW title contender
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Michael Hunter has stated his desire to set up an all-American affair with Charles Martin in his next fight, to decide an eventual title challenger for the IBF heavyweight championship – who will then face current champion Anthony Joshua. Continue reading
Shopping for reinforcements: RB Leipzig interested in PSG’s Kouassi, Sarr at Nice
As speculation suggests Dayot Upamecano is close to the exit door this summer, RB Leipzig are already targeting ready-made replacements for their star centre-back, with PSG teenager Tanguy Kouassi and Nice defender Malang Sarr at the top. Continue reading
Reiss Nelson: Balancing his potential with competition, expectations and Arteta’s faith
His most recent outing might have been against Portsmouth this month, but Reiss Nelson continues to show flashes of beautiful brilliance at a time where his willingness to learn and unlimited potential are shining through: precisely when the Gunners need more decisiveness and quality in the final third.
100 days on from his nightmare in Saudi Arabia: What’s next for Andy Ruiz Jr?
It’s been 100 days since Anthony Joshua avenged one of the sport’s all-time upsets, regaining his heavyweight titles with a comprehensive decision victory in Saudi Arabia. So how does Ruiz avoid becoming the modern-day Buster Douglas, falling into boxing insignificance?
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Adrien Broner’s troubles continue, after arrest and DUI charge in Miami
Four-division world boxing champion Adrien Broner has again made headlines for all the wrong reasons: this time being arrested and charged with DUI in Miami. The 30-year-old can’t keep out of trouble and he continues to waste his peak years… Continue reading
Coronavirus: Premier League, EFL both suspended until April 4th at the earliest
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Premier League and EFL have held an emergency meeting over the fixture schedule and suspended all games until April 4 at the earliest, where the situation will be reviewed – but ban likely to be extended.
Injury update: Kelly Oubre Jr to miss rest of season, while Embiid’s shoulder not as bad as first feared
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, while Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s shoulder sprain is not believed to be as bad as initially feared.
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