I’m sorry for the upset I’ve caused’: Romelu Lukaku apologises to Chelsea fans
Romelu Lukaku has offered a direct apology to Chelsea supporters in a bid to build bridges after his controversial interview revealing unhappiness at Stamford Bridge.
The final three Puskas nominees: Érik Lamela, Patrick Schick & Mehdi Taremi
The FIFA Puskas Award has officially been cut from 11 goals to 3: 1. Erik Lamela vs Arsenal, 2. Patrik Schick vs Scotland, 3. Mehdi Taremi vs Chelsea.
OFFICIAL: Donnarumma tests positive on COVID-19
Donnarumma has tested positive for Covid-19. He has been placed in isolation and is subject to the appropriate health protocol.
Raiola ‘promises Barca chief Laporta that Haaland WILL move to the Nou Camp’
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly received word from Mino Raiola that if the cash-strapped club can raise the funds necessary, Erling Haaland will play for the Catalans next season.
OFFICIAL: Sane & Upamecano are self-isolating after testing positive for COVID
eroy Sané and Dayot Upamecano (in Senegal) have been infected with coronavirus. Both players are well and are self-isolating.
OFFICIAL: Parma confirm Buffon has tested positive for Covid-19
Parma announce that World Cup winner Buffon has tested positive for Covid-19
These Things Happen
Furious Juventus accuse Barcelona of tapping up Morata
Juventus are reported to be furious with Barcelona for tapping up striker Alvaro Morata.
OFFICIAL: Liverpool submit request for Arsenal Carabao Cup postponement
Liverpool can confirm an application has been submitted for the postponement of Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, first-leg tie with Arsenal due to an escalating number of suspected positive COVID-19 cases and player availability.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta tests positive for Covid-19
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has tested positive for Covid-19, the Catalan club confirmed on Tuesday evening.
Chelsea’s debt to Roman passes £1.5BILLION with wage bill higher than Man Utd
Chelsea’s debt to owner Roman Abramovich has passed the £1.5 billion mark afrer the Russian injected further cash into the club last season.
Chelsea to hand Lukaku astronomical fine
Romelu Lukaku is set to be handed an astronomical fine by Chelsea that could reach as high as €600,000 (£500,000), according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Ousmane Dembele ‘demands £66.9m package to stay at Barcelona’
Ousmane Dembele has reportedly demanded a ‘crazy’ salary package worth up to €80million (£66.9m), with the Frenchman angered by recent developments at Barcelona.
Arsenal ‘table £46m bid PLUS Torreira for Fiorentina marksman Vlahovic’
Arsenal have reportedly made a player-plus-cash offer for Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic as the Gunners step up their pursuit of the Serbian marksman.
Gareth Bale ‘is pocketing £74,000 for each MINUTE played for Real Madrid’
Gareth Bale is reportedly earning a staggering £74,000 per minute he has played for Real Madrid this season with the Spanish giants desperately waiting for his contact to expire.
Kieran Trippier on the verge of Newcastle United move
Atlético have been in talks with the experienced defender for the last two weeks to try to convince him not to leave, but both clubs are now finalising the deal.
What They Say
SUTTON: Rashford out of form, Sancho out of position, Ronaldo ego out of control
Watching Ralf Rangnick abandon his 4-2-2-2 system at half-time against Wolves – the formation that was seriously bigged up after his arrival as this apparent godfather of gegenpressing – was telling.
‘My heart is not an obstacle’ – Eriksen targets 2022 World Cup spot with Denmark
Christian Eriksen has made it clear that it is his intention to return to playing football and wants to represent Denmark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Ferdinand says Ronaldo strengths are being wasted like Falcao’s at Old Trafford
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand fears his old side are wasting Cristiano Ronaldo by not playing to his strengths – just like they did with Radamel Falcao.
Barca coach Xavi on Coutinho exit: ‘I’ve not spoken with Philippe”
Philippe Coutinho is one of the Barcelona players the club hope will leave in January to make room on their wage bill for new signings.
Jamie Carragher hits back at Patrice Evra over Cristiano Ronaldo comments
Jamie Carragher has hit back at fellow pundit Patrice Evra after the Frenchman took a swipe at him for his criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Xavi: I hope Dembele makes an effort and stays at Barcelona
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez insisted on the idea that he believes Ousmane Dembele should commit his future to the club because he won’t be better off anywhere else.
In Depth
Man United: Why Ralf Rangnick MUST swallow his pride and ditch 4-2-2-2 formation
Just as Ralf Rangnick thought Manchester United had turned a corner, they crashed headlong into a brick wall.
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