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Mino Raiola has denied offering Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during the January transfer window. Ahead of Saturday's derby the Catalan claimed Raiola had given City the chance to take two of his most high-profile clients from rivals Manchester United. "Two months ago [he] offered me Mkhitaryan and Pogba to play with us," Guardiola told a media conference on Friday. It came as a surprise given a frosty relationship between the pair that is said to be down... Читать дальше...

David Moyes does not want West Ham to be reliant on results elsewhere to stay in the Premier League this season, while Michail Antonio is out of the run-in. The Hammers eased their relegation fears with a 3-0 home win against Southampton last week, but they are still just five points clear of the drop zone and face Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United before the end of the season. Despite that daunting fixture list, Moyes has urged West Ham to pick up the results they need rather than depending on others to slip up. Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba reacted to Pep Guardiola's claim Mino Raiola offered him to Manchester City in January in humorous fashion. Just a day before the Manchester derby, Guardiola made the astonishing claim in his pre-match news conference that Raiola - Pogba's agent - offered the Frenchman to City in January. Pogba has endured a rocky season at Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho's handling of him leading to reports of a rift between the pair. But Guardiola's assertion came as a shock and will undoubtedly... Читать дальше...

Xabi Alonso has warned Liverpool that their job is only half done in the Champions League quarter-finals, despite taking a commanding lead against Manchester City. Liverpool turned on the style at Anfield on Wednesday to record a stunning 3-0 victory over Pep Guardiola's side – Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all scoring before half-time. It was another disappointing defeat for City against Jurgen Klopp's Reds, following their 4-3 Premier League reverse in January, but Alonso... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde is hesitant about resting Lionel Messi despite his recent injury problems as Barcelona look to equal LaLiga's all-time unbeaten record against Leganes on Saturday. Messi suffered a muscular problem while away on international duty with Argentina at the end of March, ruling him out of friendlies against both Italy and Spain. He was then named on the bench for Barca at Sevilla last time out in LaLiga, only being deemed fit enough to come on just before the hour mark, though he was... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola claims agent Mino Raiola offered Manchester City Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January, despite branding the Catalan coach "a dog" and "a coward" in a recent interview. Raiola and Guardiola have a long-standing feud which is said to go back as far as 2010, when the Dutchman's client Zlatan Ibrahimovic was reportedly forced out of Barcelona due to disputes with the Catalan. In an interview at the end of March, Raiola also claimed then-AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani stopped... Читать дальше...

According to Reutersonly a few weeks ago,a recent FIFA inspection concluded that "a huge amount of work" was needed before the $315m stadium would be completed.But deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich saysthe ground will be done by April 25, which is three days before a Russian second-tier match betweenKrylya Sovetov and Fakel Voronezh is due to be played there as a test run for the new 45,000-seater arena.The necessary structure may be in place, but 70 per cent of the stadium's facilities won't... Читать дальше...

In the aftermath of Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat by Liverpool, Pep Guardiola has confessed that football is a harder sport than he had previously believed.City conceded three goals in 17 first-half minutes at Anfield, leaving their coach to wonder if association football, which he had previously compared to playing Connect 4 with a blind child, was actually a complex and multi-faceted problem.“I’ve always had great respect for football, but on Wednesday maybe I was guilty of not taking it seriously... Читать дальше...

Roma are putting no pressure on Patrik Schick despite his goal drought, according to coach Eusebio di Francesco. Schick was signed from Sampdoria on an inital loan last year ahead of a reported €37million switch, but a series of injuries have prevented the Czech Republic international from finding his rhythm at Stadio Olimpico, starting just six Serie A games this season and failing to appear in the Champions League. The 22-year-old has scored only once for Roma - in the Coppa Italia back in December... Читать дальше...

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner says it would be a "miracle" if his side can avoid relegation and stay in the Premier League. The Terriers are just three points clear of the bottom three with six games left to play and face a trip to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Wagner's side have gone four games without a win but he says his team are capable of staying in the top flight. "I am confident we have everything to stay up - even if it will be difficult," he told reporters. "Getting promoted was like a fairytale... Читать дальше...

The Accrington owner says he gives the team £200 to get "McDonald's or the like" when they win. Subsequently, the EFL launched an investigation as regulation61.6 says any bonuses must be written into players' contracts.The EFL have now completed their enquiry and reminded the League Two club of their responsibilities.Their statement read:"The club’s response has confirmed that no contractual provisions exist to support the payment of amounts in this manner."However, EFL Regulations do not prohibit the provision of subsistence... Читать дальше...

Everybody loves stats, right? No. They don’t. That was a silly thing to say. However, we think there’s a football statistic that may appeal to even the most traditional purists or hardened cynics. Put simply: which players really like goals?As we did in 2016 and 2017, we’ve calculated how long it takes each and every Premier League player to score or set up a goal in the current season. It doesn’t take a genius to guess who has the very best Minutes-per-Goal-or-Assist (MpGA) rate in 2017/18, but further down the list... Читать дальше...

Roma must not allow their Champions League defeat to Barcelona to distract them from securing a top-four place in Serie A this season, says Eusebio Di Francesco. A 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Barca in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday left Roma with a mountain to climb at the Stadio Olimpico next week. Should Lionel Messi and Co repeat the feat in the second game it could be a tough blow to recover from for the Giallorossi – who currently occupy a top-four place in Serie A. That is something... Читать дальше...

Former Rennes coach Rolland Courbis concedes Ousmane Dembele lacks consistency, but hopes the Barcelona man can star at the World Cup at the end of a difficult season. After Dembele made a dream move from Borussia Dortmund to Camp Nou last year, his Barca career was rocked by a hamstring tear on his full LaLiga debut, the winger then suffering a setback in January. But the 20-year-old France international is fit again now and Courbis, who coached him at Rennes, is hopeful Dembele can kick on. ... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola maintained his Manchester City side played well despite crashing to the 3-0 Champions League defeat against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday. City will seal the Premier League title if they beat rivals Manchester United in Saturday's derby at the Etihad Stadium, although discussion of their midweek humbling in the first leg of a quarter-final tie still occupied plenty of time in Guardiola's Friday news conference. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane gave... Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte has described Ray Wilkins as a "legend" for Chelsea but has urged his players not to get caught up in the emotion of the occasion when they host West Ham. Former Chelsea player and coach Wilkins died on Wednesday, aged 61, with Chelsea set to honour his memory before the game on Sunday. Conte described Wilkins' passing as "tragic" and a "big loss". "It was tragic news for us," said the Italian. "You're talking about a really good person. I was lucky to know him, speak with him many times. Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri believes Juventus need "another extraordinary transfer window" to keep challenging on three fronts, though he does not think an overhaul is necessary. Allegri's men are in charge at the Serie A summit, find themselves in the Coppa Italia final and are one of the last eight in the Champions League after another productive campaign. However, Juve lost 3-0 at home to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, leaving them staring at likely elimination. Читать дальше...

Georginio Wijnaldum believes Manchester United are a greater rival to Liverpool than Everton because Jose Mourinho's side are competing for silverware. Liverpool travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday, with the Reds having long since secured Premier League supremacy on Merseyside for another year, with the Toffees way back in ninth. Midfielder Wijnaldum therefore believes games against United - two points and one position above third-place Liverpool - are of more importance, comparing... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola insists he has not changed his selection plans for Saturday's Manchester derby in the wake of City's 3-0 defeat at Liverpool in midweek. City will seal the Premier League with six games to spare if they beat their bitter rivals at the Etihad Stadium, but being outplayed in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday did not represent ideal preparation. Ahead of that encounter at Anfield, Guardiola said the tie against Liverpool would take priority over the derby in his planning... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp has urged Everton not to be overly aggressive in their approach against his Liverpool team, hoping the Merseyside derby is "still a football game". Liverpool are at a crucial stage of a campaign that has promised much, with the Champions League quarter-final second leg to come against Manchester City after this weekend's short trip across Stanley Park.  And having seen Mohamed Salah fall victim to a knock in the stunning 3-0 home win over City, making the Egyptian a doubt, Klopp does... Читать дальше...

The 71-year-old built the 4ft x 2ftmodel based on the late '50s/early '60s version of Molineux, when Wolves were flying high."I always loved the old Wolves Stadium. It fascinated me – it was unique," he told the Express Star."All the really good times happened then – championships, cup wins, European matches under new floodlights and atmospheres beyond belief."This season I've watched when I can on the TV. I think it’s brilliant –I've never seen football like it by Wolves.They are the Manchester... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are "trying everything" to get Mohamed Salah fit for Saturday's Premier League clash with rivals Everton, but he does not yet know if his 38-goal talisman will be available. The in-form Egypt winger hobbled out of Wednesday's stunning 3-0 Champions League win against Manchester City to spark fears among the Anfield faithful ahead of the Merseyside derby.  Klopp is desperate to have Salah available at Goodison Park, but was still unsure of his condition on Friday. "We... Читать дальше...

Nice striker Alassane Plea says Mario Balotelli would command a €100million transfer fee in the current market. After struggling for goals and consistency in Serie A and the Premier League, Balotelli has found his groove again in Ligue 1. Since arriving in Nice the 27-year-old has scored 39 goals in all competitions, including 14 in the league this season. His contract at the Allianz Riviera is set to expire at the end of the season and – should he leave - strike partner Plea believes Balotelli would be a great signing. Читать дальше...

Perth Glory kept their A-League finals hopes alive with a 2-0 win at Newcastle Jets. Diego Castro converted a ninth-minute penalty after Riley McGree fouled Joseph Mills and Adam Taggart continued his fine record against the Jets before the half-hour mark. Castro played through Joel Chianese to selflessly leave Taggart, who scored both Perth's goals in a 2-2 draw at the McDonald Joes Stadium earlier in the season, with a simple finish. The result puts Perth level on points with sixth-placed Brisbane Roar... Читать дальше...

Franck Ribery turns 35 on Saturday and Jupp Heynckes hopes the Bayern Munich winger can celebrate by securing an eighth Bundesliga crown. Ribery has enjoyed great success since swapping Marseille for Munich in 2007 and is set to equal the record for Bundesliga titles wins – joining Bayern greats Oliver Kahn, Mehmet Scholl, Philipp Lahm and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Victory over Augsburg this weekend would make it six in a row for Bayern and, according to Heynckes, give Ribery the perfect birthday gift. Читать дальше...