Women in Football applauds ITV for criticism of Joey Barton’s comments
Campaign group Women in Football has applauded ITV for the broadcaster’s criticism of Joey Barton – and called on employers in the football industry to stand by their female employees in “the current epidemic of misogynistic abuse”. Former Manchester City midfielder Barton described ITV pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward as “the Fred and Rose […]
The post Women in Football applauds ITV for criticism of Joey Barton’s comments appeared first on Soccer News.
Brazilian football mourns Mario Zagallo
Mario Zagallo, a four-time World Cup winner as a player and coach for Brazil, has died, aged 92. Zagallo won consecutive World Cups in 1958 and 1962 before overseeing his country’s tournament wins in 1970 – as manager – and then as an assistant coach in 1994. Zagallo, who also took Brazil to the final […]
The post Brazilian football mourns Mario Zagallo appeared first on Soccer News.
On this day in 2018: Mark Hughes sacked as Stoke manager
On this day in 2018, Stoke sacked manager Mark Hughes following a 2-1 defeat to League Two Coventry in the FA Cup third round. The Potters were dumped out of the competition when Jack Grimmer struck in the second half to find the winner and pull off a shock victory for the Sky Blues. Stoke […]
The post On this day in 2018: Mark Hughes sacked as Stoke manager appeared first on Soccer News.
Ange Postecoglou dismisses speculation over Eric Dier absence
Ange Postecoglou insisted Eric Dier’s absence from Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Burnley was down to injury and not linked to speculation over a potential move to Bayern Munich. Dier was not involved as Pedro Porro’s superb 78th-minute strike sent Spurs into the FA Cup fourth-round after a hard-fought victory over the Clarets. England international Dier […]
The post Ange Postecoglou dismisses speculation over Eric Dier absence appeared first on Soccer News.
Marco Silva lauds ‘top professional’ Bobby De Cordova-Reid after Fulham win
Marco Silva lauded “top professional” Bobby De Cordova-Reid and said he deserves his recent success after he scored the only goal during Fulham’s 1-0 win over Rotherham in the FA Cup third round. De Cordova-Reid’s 24th-minute long-range stunner was the difference on the night and marked his second in as many games after his winner […]
The post Marco Silva lauds ‘top professional’ Bobby De Cordova-Reid after Fulham win appeared first on Soccer News.
Mauricio Pochettino fondly remembers Diego Maradona ahead of FA Cup campaign
Mauricio Pochettino said he was “over the moon” to have Diego Maradona present the day his Tottenham team beat Liverpool 4-1 in 2017 to give him his fondest memory of Wembley. Spurs played for over a season and a half at the national stadium after White Hart Lane was demolished at the end of the […]
The post Mauricio Pochettino fondly remembers Diego Maradona ahead of FA Cup campaign appeared first on Soccer News.
Sean Dyche wants ‘tidying up’ of VAR after Dominic Calvert-Lewin red card
Everton boss Sean Dyche called for a “tidying up” of VAR following the controversial decision which saw Dominic Calvert-Lewin shown a straight red card late on in the goalless FA Cup third-round tie at Crystal Palace. Nathaniel Clyne went down wincing following a sliding tackle by Calvert-Lewin, who appeared to catch the Palace defender’s shin […]
The post Sean Dyche wants ‘tidying up’ of VAR after Dominic Calvert-Lewin red card appeared first on Soccer News.
Ilkay Gundogan hits stoppage-time winner to guide Barcelona past Las Palmas
Ilkay Gundogan scored a stoppage-time penalty to give Barcelona a 2-1 win at Las Palmas and close the gap at the top of LaLiga. After Barca saw defender Joao Cancelo forced off early on with a knee injury, Munir El Haddadi put the Canary Islanders ahead against his former club. Ferran Torres equalised soon after […]
The post Ilkay Gundogan hits stoppage-time winner to guide Barcelona past Las Palmas appeared first on Soccer News.
LaLiga leaders Real Madrid and Girona both snatch dramatic late wins
Leaders Real Madrid and second-placed Girona remain level on points at the top of LaLiga after both securing victory via late goals on Wednesday. Real won 1-0 at home against Mallorca, with Antonio Rudiger heading in the only goal in the 78th minute. Carlo Ancelotti’s men had survived a scare with the visitors hitting the […]
The post LaLiga leaders Real Madrid and Girona both snatch dramatic late wins appeared first on Soccer News.
Massimiliano Allegri isn’t taking Salernitana lightly in Coppa Italia clash
Massimiliano Allegri is determined to lead Juventus to another Coppa Italia success. Juve, the competition’s most successful side with 14 titles, are favourites to lift the trophy after holders Inter Milan and Serie A champions Napoli were both knocked out. Standing in Juve’s way of a quarter-final tie against Frosinone is Serie A’s bottom club […]
The post Massimiliano Allegri isn’t taking Salernitana lightly in Coppa Italia clash appeared first on Soccer News.