Former Real Madrid star Angel di Maria won’t have any problems pulling on the Barcelona shirt, the Argentine revealed in an interview. The comment comes just before his current side – PSG take on the defending champions in a mouth-watering Round of 16 clash against the defending champions. 'My relationship with Madrid is finished because my cycle there ended,' he told So Foot. 'Frankly, I wouldn't have a problem to play at Barca, to the contrary. 'The only club I couldn't play for
CHELSEA have been slammed by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp for making a “monumental” mistake. Chelsea are facing a fierce battle for the top four places after struggling to keep pace with Manchester City to retain their Premier League title. However, Redknapp believes that there is one transfer which should not have happened in the summer which has hampered the Blues this campaign. And that is because the west London outfit let Diego Costa leave to join Atletico Madrid. Chelsea replaced the Spaniard with
Chelsea defeated West Brom 3-0 to return back to winning ways after a series of disappointing losses against Watford and Bournemouth. While Eden Hazard was the star performer of the night for the reigning champions, it was French striker Olivier Giroud who had a superb outing for his new side and was deservingly praised for his display. Chelsea went back to winning ways at the Stamford Bridge as they brushed aside challenge from a hapless West Brom side in the Premier League. Antonio
La Liga president Javier Tebas declared that Neymar had not only peed in the pool when he left Barcelona last summer, but he 'got on the diving board' to do so. It was Neymar's own ambitions that forced him to consider and ultimately follow through on the move to Paris Saint-Germain, though, rather than some desire to hurt La Liga. And those same ambitions can be worked on by Real Madrid in the buildup to their Champions League matchup with PSG on Wednesday night, as
MADRID: As Paris St Germain gear up for their blockbuster Champions League last-16 first leg tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday, much of the media attention has focused on whether their most prized asset Neymar will eventually make a sensational move to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian became the most expensive player of all time last August when PSG swiped him from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($272.1 million), although Real have coveted the forward since he was 13-years-old. Real president Florentino Perez
The Arsenal legend has some big words.
CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte has dismissed speculation about his future after the Blues picked up a convincing 3-0 win against West Brom at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte has been under pressure this month following shock defeats against Bournemouth and Watford. The Italian made it clear he was feeling the heat and issued a desperate plea to the Chelsea board for a vote of confidence last week. It never came and it looked as if Roman Abramovich would soon be wielding the axe if
The Stoke midfielder believes Real Madrid will have more luck trying to sign Chelsea FC star Eden Hazard rather than Tottenham striker Harry Kane in the summer Real Madrid will find it easier to sign Chelsea FC forward Eden Hazard rather than Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Charlie Adam has claimed. The Spanish giants are in need of a rebuild in the summer following a disastrous domestic seasons for Zinedine Zidane’s side. Real Madrid are in fourth place in the La Liga table and
SPAIN’s president Mariano Rajoy has waded into Real Madrid’s transfer saga over Neymar. Real Madrid are said to be interested in signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. His father is supposedly in talks with Real president Florentino Perez via an intermediary, agent Wagner Ribeiro. But were the ex-Barcelona star to move to Real, it would not go down well in the Spanish government. President Rajoy is a well-known fan of Real Madrid but has confirmed he is not keep to see Neymar move to
CRISTIANO RONALDO wanted to quit Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain back in 2012 - a French outlet has revealed. Cristiano Ronaldo has been at Real Madrid since 2009 and has won everything there is to win with the Bernabeu side. But in a shock revelation from France Football magazine, it is claimed the Portugal international wanted out six years ago. Ronaldo, now 32, is said to have texted a friend back in 2012 confirming his desire to leave Real for PSG. France Football claim
RYAN MASON has released an emotional statement announcing his retirement from professional football. The Hull midfielder suffered a fractured skull in January 2017 after clashing heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill.Mason underwent lifesaving surgery after the game during which doctors inserted 14 metal plates and 42 staples into his skull after he suffered a bleed on the brain. And despite being desperate to play again, the ex-Tottenham star has admitted defeat in his battle at the age of just 26.In a statement released
Barcelona’s latest signing Phillipe Coutinho is contemplating adopting a new nationality in order to help his new team. The Brazilian, who was signed for a mammoth £142 million from Liverpool earlier this January is one of three non EU players on Barcelona’s books. According to La Liga rules, Barcelona have are not allowed to have any more non-EU players on their books – having filled their quota of three with the January signing. The Catalans, have, however, scouts all over South America looking
Neymar became the most expensive player of all time when he made a highly publicised move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. While many fans and pundits predicted that Barcelona would struggle this season, the Blaugrana have proved all their critics wrong and are looking almost unbeatable. Speaking to WorldSoccerMagazine (via the Daily Mirror), Lionel Messi spoke about Barcelona's form and Neymar's departure:'Without Neymar, we are more balanced. His departure led to a change in the way we play. We have lost a lot of our offensive potential but
NEYMAR has reportedly been in touch with Lionel Messi on WhatsApp ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The French giants travel to the Bernabeu on Wednesday night for the first-leg of their last-16 tie with Zinedine Zidane’s men. And they do so off the back of a six-game winning run in which they’ve scored 19 goals, conceding five. Neymar has been instrumental in PSG’s success this season, slamming in 27 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions. And
Kevin De Bruyne was the creative fulcrum of Manchester City's latest demolition job, while Mousa Dembele inspired Tottenham's North London derby triumph. Manchester United star Paul Pogba is still struggling, but Swansea are on the up under Carlos Carvalhal. Here are five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend:Sergio Aguero grabbed the headlines for his four-goal second-half haul as Manchester City leapt another step closer to Pep Guardiola's first Premier League title in a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester, but it was
Cristiano Ronaldo has oozed confidence in his son’s ability to follow his footsteps on the football field. And now, the Real Madrid star has posed with his eldest son Cristiano Jr is, for a new campaign for the footballer's fashion line and his new kids' brand. The Portuguese superstar certainly shares his looks with his seven-year-old and it was for all to see in newly released images. One of the shots catches the father and son both dressed in double denim and trainers,
LONDON -- Tore Andre Flo insists Alvaro Morata will prove himself at Chelsea once he overcomes the physical and mental difficulties he has encountered in his first season in England. Morata made a scintillating start to his Blues career following a club-record £58 million move from Real Madrid last summer, scoring eight goals in his first 10 appearances in all competitions before picking up a hamstring injury during a Premier League match against Manchester City at the end of September. Since returning to
Gareth Bale has time again been linked with a move to Manchester United with Jose Mourinho making his admiration for the Welshman public in the summer. Many thought that it would only before Bale puts on the red of Manchester with Kylian Mbappe being heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital. However, with Mbappe moving to PSG, the fervour around the rumour has died down considerably and now, Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett has made it crystal clear that the winger has
MANCHESTER UNITED news is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the very latest. Two players face axe 06:15: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is looking to axe Chris Smalling and Phil Jones in the summer, reports claim. Smalling and Jones produced a nervy display in the 1-0 defeat away to Newcastle on Sunday. Mourinho is on the hunt for a new centre-half and besides chasing a deal for Real Madrid star Raphael Varane, reports
Thierry Henry has insisted that Paul Pogba’s best position is not as a holding midfielder for Manchester United. The French international has been coming in for some criticism in recent games following some below-par displays for Jose Mourinho’s men. Pogba was criticised for his poor defending in the lead-up to Matt Ritchie’s goal for Newcastle United in Manchester United’s 1-0 loss at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon. Indeed, he was immediately substituted by Jose Mourinho in the second half and it is