Ruthless Lopetegui omits three stars from his first Spain squad
Iker Casillas, Juanfran and Isco are the envy of most national teams across the continent. Yet, Spain and Julen Lopetegui can do without them apparently.…
Soccer News Archives: 08/2016
Roberto Martinez offers Kevin Mirallas immediate Belgium reprieve, insists no problem between the pair
The pair appeared to have a fractured relationship at Everton last season. Kevin Mirallas celebrates with manager Roberto Martinez (R) after scoring the second goal…
Tottenham could make one of the most unpopular transfers in years: But what do the stats say?
Could Tottenham really ditch Kevin Wimmer to sign Eliaquim Mangala? Manchester City’s Eliaquim Mangala and Nicolas Otamendi look dejected at the end of the game…
Aston Villa chairman makes Champions League prediction and quotes Mao
The new Aston Villa chairman Tony Xia clearly has a big personality and enormous ambition. Tony Xia and the Recon Group acquired Aston Villa from…
Slaven Bilic says Lanzini and Payet could return for West Ham
The Hammers travel to the Etihad to take on Manchester City on Sunday. West Ham manager Slaven Bilic before the game Speaking at his pre-match…
Steven Pienaar on working under Moyes again; reflects on first Sunderland outing
Pienaar was a little surprised to feature against Middlesbrough, but is pleased to be working under his old boss from their Everton days. Sunderland’s Steven…
Bayer Leverkusen troll Spurs fans; officials discuss Champions League draw
The German side were drawn alongside Tottenham Hotspur, CSKA Moscow and Monaco in Group E. The Champions League trophy Bayer Leverkusen, one of Tottenham Hotspur’s…
Isaac Hayden says Newcastle’s players are now getting used to each other
Newcastle started their season off with back-to-back defeats but have since managed to string together three consecutive wins in all competitions. Bristol City’s Lee Tomlin…
Achraf Lazaar’s agent meets with club director to discuss transfer amid Newcastle interest
The agent of Achraf Lazaar has reportedly met up with Palermo to discuss the immediate future of the defender. According to reports from Tutto Mercato,…
Tony Adams questions Wenger’s tactical balance
The former Arsenal legend did however praise his former boss for his financial principles. Arsenal and England great Tony Adams has questioned Wenger’s tactics Arsenal…
