Olivier Giroud has admitted he saw himself ‘far away from Chelsea’ during a difficult January window, one which saw his proposed exit eventually blocked by manager Frank Lampard: with the experienced Frenchman set to join Inter Milan.
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Juventus cut player wages, expect more NBA-style trades as result of COVID-19
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici agrees with the suggestion that more swap deals will emerge out of the COVID-19 outbreak, bringing football and the NBA closer – something that affects Juve directly, given their cashflow issues. Continue reading
Coronavirus intensifies across sport as events, matches cancelled or postponed
The coronavirus continuing to intensify has caused a ripple effect on sport worldwide, with an increasing number of events, matches and tournaments either being cancelled or postponed recently – including football, tennis and F1. Continue reading
Barca defender Jean-Clair Todibo joins Schalke on loan with €25m future fee
Despite impressing when he’s featured for Barcelona, the talented 20-year-old has been left frustrated by a lack of first-team football. Although speculation suggested he’d be joining AC Milan, the Frenchman will instead develop in Germany’s top-flight for the remainder of 2019-20 – with a €25m future fee inserted into the deal.
Frank Lampard praises Tammy Abraham, clarifies Giroud’s future pre-Burnley
Frank Lampard spoke highly of Tammy Abraham’s progression, revealed updates on Olivier Giroud’s future with Inter Milan lurking and delivered some interesting insight in the build-up to their lunchtime clash against Burnley tomorrow. Continue reading
Barcelona, Real or Atletico: Which La Liga team has the best chance of UCL success this season?
Their fate has been decided. All three have qualified with no issues. But after Monday’s last-16 draw, which of the La Liga powerhouses has the strongest case to go all the way this season? Continue reading
Ballon d’Or 2019: Lionel Messi pips Virgil van Dijk to win record sixth title
Lionel Messi pipped Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to win a record sixth Ballon d’Or title on Monday night, with the Barcelona superstar’s achievements celebrated on an evening packed with awards and surprise top 30 placings too.
