Ligue 1 Review – Week 9
The cyclical and impatient nature of English football has reared its ugly head many times, but perhaps none more prominently in recent years than with the dismissal of Claudio Ranieri from Leicester City in February. Let go by the Foxes…
Ligue 1 Review – Week 17
“The protagonists are the players.” Emery explained. “The job of the staff is to manage the squad and individuals, to put in place tactics that allow them to show their talent.” It’s difficult to disagree with Unai Emery but, as…
Six Nations: Wales coach Warren Gatland is confident that England clash will go ahead
Wales head coach Warren Gatland remains confident that the Six Nations clash against England will go ahead despite the dispute between his players and the Welsh Rugby Union. Gatland was forced to delay his team announcement as the players threaten…
Inter Milan in talks with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Serie A side Inter Milan’s Sporting Director Walter Sabatini has entered into talks with French central defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa’s entourage about a January move, according to L’Équipe. Sabatini was responsible for bringing the now 28-year-old to Roma. The current plan from…
Wallabies: Bernard Foley pleads innocence in controversial ending to Bledisloe I
Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley is adamant that he was not trying to slow the game down in the moments that led to a controversial ending to the first Bledisloe Test. In the game’s final stages, the Wallabies won a penalty…
Angers have rejected a €14m offer from Brighton for Karl Toko Ekambi
Premier League side Brighton have had a €14m offer for Angers striker Karl Toko Ekambi rejected by the Ligue 1 club, according to France Football. Club President Chabane insisted in a recent press conference that the player will be remaining until…
Premiership: Remarkable Adam Hastings drop-goal helps Gloucester to narrow win over London Irish
Adam Hastings’ incredible 55-metre drop-goal proved to be the difference as Gloucester sealed a tense 22-21 Premiership victory over London Irish on Friday. Santiago Socino’s second try had brought the Cherry and Whites back into contention when the Scotland international…
Aston Villa interested in Stéphane Bahoken
Championship side Aston Villa are interested in signing Strasbourg’s 25-year-old attacker Stéphane Bahoken on loan this month, according to RMC. The player is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and so a loan offer for the Ligue 1…
Tottenham & Lucas Moura agree on 4-year contract
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a provisional four-year contract agreement with PSG winger Lucas Moura ahead of a possible transfer this month, according to RMC. Lucas was in London yesterday for a tour of the club’s facilities and to meet with Tottenham…
Siya Kolisi: Springbok captain reveals that Dan Carter is part of the reason he joined Racing 92
Siya Kolisi has revealed that Dan Carter was part of the reason why he joined Racing 92, after he sought advice from the All Blacks’ great. Kolisi was unveiled as Racing 92’s newest signing ahead of the 2023/24 season last…