Jose Mourinho defends himself as the ‘opposite’ of a racist, offers his view on Jim Ratcliffe

Jose Mourinho defends himself as the ‘opposite’ of a racist, offers his view on Jim Ratcliffe

Jose Mourinho has defended himself as the “opposite” of a racist following the row over comments he made in the wake of the Istanbul derby. Mourinho was handed a four-match domestic ban, which was subsequently halved, for remarks after Fenerbahce’s 0-0 draw with Galatasaray last month.  The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter and Manchester United…

Arsenal battling PSG to sign 97-cap international with two offers made

Arsenal battling PSG to sign 97-cap international with two offers made

Arsenal are battling Paris-Saint Germain for the signing of an international legend this summer, with concrete talks already held and two offers on the table for his services as clubs attempt to sway him in their direction. Arsenal targeting new midfielder this summer The Gunners enjoyed a record-breaking night in the Champions League on Tuesday,…

Sport Republic want £20m to sell "aggressive" Southampton star this summer

Sport Republic want £20m to sell "aggressive" Southampton star this summer

Sport Republic have set a £20 million price tag on a Southampton player who is expected to leave the club this summer, according to a new report. Southampton set to target Danny Rohl The decision to sack Russell Martin and replace him with experienced manager Ivan Juric has not worked at all for the Premier…

Premier League confirm nominees for February Player & Manager of the Month awards

Premier League confirm nominees for February Player & Manager of the Month awards

The Premier League have unveiled the shortlists for February’s Player and Manager of the Month awards. Six players from five clubs are battling to take home the prize, which was won last month by Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert, while five bosses are looking to win February’s managerial honours. Spence’s resurgence has been rewarded / Paul Harding/GettyImages…

Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca

Paulo Fonseca to stay as Lyon boss after being backed by owner John Textor

Lyon owner John Textor has backed Paulo Fonseca to remain in his role as coach after describing his near nine-month touchline ban as “clearly too severe”. Fonseca was handed the sanction yesterday after pushing his head into the face of referee Benoit Millot during Sunday’s game with Brest. The Portuguese approached the official in anger…

Tottenham open talks with £29m Brazilian who Arsenal contacted this week

Tottenham open talks with £29m Brazilian who Arsenal contacted this week

Tottenham Hotspur have approached a Brazilian transfer target via his representatives as they look to get a head start on the summer window, with north London rivals Arsenal also contacting him in the last seven days. Tottenham face AZ Alkmaar in Europa League last 16 Spurs take on Eredivisie giants AZ Alkmaar in the first…

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Real Sociedad vs Man United Betting Offers – Get £50 In Free Bets When You bet £10 With Betfred

Manchester United travel to the Basque Region tonight as they face Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Europa League! Ruben Amorim’s side are struggling for consistent form since his first match in charge, and are recently coming off the back of a loss on penalties to Fulham in the FA Cup. Sociedad…

Joshua Kimmich reveals contract decision date amid transfer interest

Joshua Kimmich reveals contract decision date amid transfer interest

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told media that he would reveal his decision to either extend his contract or move away from Bavaria on a free transfer before the March international break. As has been endlessly poured over, Kimmich’s current deal at Bayern expires in June. A bustling queue of suitors from across the continent…

Alisson

The stats behind Alisson’s record-breaking performance as Liverpool beat Paris Saint-Germain

Alisson was the undoubted star of the show as Liverpool somehow emerged from the Parc des Princes with a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain last night. The Brazil goalkeeper was in inspired form, repelling wave after wave of PSG attacks, enabling the visitors to snatch a dramatic win courtesy of substitute Harvey Elliott’s late goal….

Antony's agent bites back at Ruben Amorim's assessment of Man Utd struggles

Antony's agent bites back at Ruben Amorim's assessment of Man Utd struggles

The agent of Manchester United winger Antony has insisted he “completely disagrees” with Ruben Amorim’s assessment of his struggles at Old Trafford. Antony left United on loan in January to join Real Betis, where a dazzling start has yielded three goals and two assists in seven games – form which Amorim attributed to the typically…

"Excellent" £21m ace increasingly likely to sign for Spurs and replace Bissouma

"Excellent" £21m ace increasingly likely to sign for Spurs and replace Bissouma

An “excellent” midfielder is now increasingly likely to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, having put in some impressive performances in recent weeks, according to a report. Bissouma set to be replaced as Spurs plan for the long-term Yves Bissouma has received regular game time ever since arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of the…

Cleveland première équipe qualifiée pour les play-offs

Cleveland première équipe qualifiée pour les play-offs

Vainqueur de Miami, Cleveland est devenu mercredi la première équipe officiellement qualifiée pour les play-offs de la saison NBA 2024-25. Boston, Oklahoma City et Denver se sont imposés également. Mission accomplie pour Cleveland ! Pour la troisième saison d’affilée, les Cavaliers disputeront les play-offs NBA. Auteurs d’une fantastique saison, les leaders de la Conférence Est…

Burnley are streets ahead! The 11 best defences in EFL Championship history

Burnley are streets ahead! The 11 best defences in EFL Championship history

The Championship has seen some brilliant attacking teams throughout the years, but the second tier has also provided some rock-solid defensive sides. Burnley are on course to break all sorts of defensive records during the 2024/25 campaign under Scott Parker, with the Clarets keeping plenty of clean sheets at Turf Moor, conceding just 10 goals…

Jose Mourinho spoke exclusively to Sky Sports News

Mourinho: I have bad qualities but racism isn't one of them

Jose Mourinho has spoken for the first time, exclusively to Sky Sports News, about the racism allegation made against him. Despite the furore, he says he felt calm and relaxed throughout because he feels the allegation, made by Galatasaray after the Istanbul derby with his Fenerbahce side, backfired. “They were not clever in the way…

Indian Wells: Moutet verra le deuxième tour

Indian Wells: Moutet verra le deuxième tour

Corentin Moutet s’est qualifié pour le deuxième tour du Masters 1000 d’Indian Wells en battant Jordan Thompson et défiera Holger Rune au tour suivant. A bientôt 26 ans, il n’avait encore jamais disputé le moindre match au Masters 1000 d’Indian Wells. Mais Corentin Moutet n’a pas été impressionné par cette première, mercredi contre Jordan Thompson….