Liverpool s appointment of Michael Owen as an international ambassador has not gone down well with the club s fans to say the least.
The former England international was announced in the role, which will see him engaging with fans around the world and representing the club at various fan and commercial events , on Thursday.
Michael Owen becomes ’s first official international ambassador:
— Liverpool FC (@LFC)
Owen started his career at Liverpool, but some were quick to allude to a stint at fierce rivals Manchester United later in his career, apparently branding the 36-year-old a snake.
— Shane (@Blame_Suarez)
is he going to become Man United s international ambassador in a few years as well?
— Paul (@Kolology…
Gordon Strachan has left his role as head coach of Scotland after failing to secure qualification for the World Cup.
The Scottish Football Association said a change was needed to inject fresh impetus after the disappointment of narrowly missing out on a play-off place for Russia 2018.
Assistant coach Mark McGhee, who joined alongside Strachan in 2013, has also left.
The Board of the Scottish FA and Gordon Strachan have agreed that the Scotland national team will be led by a new head coach in preparation for the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying campaign, Scotland s governing body confirmed in a statement.
While the nation s collective disappointment at not qualifying for the play-offs for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is understandable, it was nevertheless a mark of …
The current crop of Belgium players is to some ‘The Golden Generation’. The tag is down to the sheer quality within Roberto Martinez’s squad. It seems the Red Devils may finally be living up to the tag.
On Monday night, Martinez’s team came from two goals down against Japan to win 3-2 to book their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. A Belgium comeback seemed almost inevitable, maybe due to the standard of player on the pitch for the Red Devils.
Rescued the game superbly
Japan deserves massive credit for their performance. The Blue Samurai showed tremendous spirit, determination and above all quality for much of the game. However, in the last 20 minutes, the Red Devils quality overpowered the Asian side.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen started the c…
Valencia winger Pablo Piatti has joined LaLiga rivals Espanyol on a season-long loan.
The deal includes an option for Espanyol to secure the 27-year-old on a permanent deal.
Valencia wishes the best of luck to Pablo Piatti in this new stage, the club said in a statement on their official website.
. , nou jugador del . ¡Bienvenido, !
— RCD ESPANYOL OFICIAL (@RCDEspanyol)
Piatti joined Valencia from Almeria in July 2011, a month on from making his sole international appearance for Argentina.
Having enjoyed his most successful LaLiga campaign in 2014-15, with seven goals and as many assists across 28 appearances, Piatti failed to reproduce such form last time around and struggled to secure a regular starting spot following Nuno Espir…
Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City extended their record run of victories in the Premier League to 16 games with an emphatic 4-1 triumph over Tottenham.
Despite the talismanic David Silva, who had scored four goals in his past three outings, missing a league game for the first time this season, Pep Guardiola s all-conquering juggernaut rolled on to move 14 points clear of nearest rivals Manchester United at the top of the table.
Ilkay Gundogan s free header from a corner gave City an early lead before Kevin de Bruyne doubled their advantage with a left-footed drive 20 minutes from time.
The home side could even afford to see substitute Gabriel Jesus miss a penalty before Sterling bagged a late brace, taking the England international s tally for the s…
Southampton captain Jose Fonte looks set to stay at the club following talks with the club, .
The Portugal international, who starred as his country clinched the European Championships in France last month, has been linked with a switch to Manchester United in a move that would see him link up with countryman Jose Mourinho.
However, the Saints have no wishes for him to leave and have held one-on-one talks with the thirty-two year old as they look to retain his services.
Fonte has been with the south-coast outfit since signing from Crystal Palace in January 2010 and has since racked up two hundred and sixty-eight appearances in all competitions, scoring fifteen goals.
He was part of the squads that won back-to-back promotions to the top flight in 2011…
Although the knockout stage of this summer s European Championships might still most of the headlines, we have another stacked schedule from across the MLS this weekend. For those of you looking to stick on a Sunday flutter, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Sunday 26th June
BST 01:00 Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union
Starting with Sunday s guests, still boosted by that stunning last-gasp point away at Atlanta last weekend, Philadelphia put in another eye-catching display earlier in the week. Once again cementing their spot as the MLS standout outfit, the defending champions were last seen landing themselves a deserved 1-0 victory against Columbus Crew on home soil. With the mood in their camp rightfully at a real …
Portugal can usually rely on Cristiano Ronaldo to find the net, with only Iran s Ali Daei topping his international tally of 102 goals.
But that has not been the case against world champions France, who have never conceded to the Juventus superstar.
Ronaldo again drew a blank against Les Bleus in a 1-0 Nations League defeat on Saturday which saw holders Portugal lose the opportunity to reach the Finals and defend their title.
It was the sixth time the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward had played France without netting, which is his worst such goalless record against any single opponent for club or country.
Only once has Ronaldo beaten France and even then he played a mere 25 minutes, although that came in the Euro 2016 final that made the…
Talksport understands that Marouane Fellaini has agreed a deal to sign for Galatasaray at the the end of the season.
The Manchester United midfielder has been continuously linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent months with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.
He is now set to call time on his five year stint with the Red Devils, despite Jose Mourinho expressing his desire for him to remain with the club.
After featuring regularly for United over the past few years the Belgium international has been used sparingly this term, with him starting just three league games.
Last season he played forty-seven times in all competitions and was integral to his sides success in both the EFL Cup and Europa League.
His …
Kylian Mbappe will not get over France s defeat in the World Cup final to Argentina any time soon, but the forward says he is now fully focused on Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite notching a hat-trick for Didier Deschamps side in the final, Mbappe and his international team-mates came up short as Les Bleus were beaten on penalties in the showpiece game of Qatar 2022.
While club-mate Lionel Messi is yet to return to Paris following his triumph, Mbappe made a swift return to domestic action, securing a late 2-1 win against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday despite Neymar being sent off just after the hour-mark.
Speaking after scoring a 96th-minute penalty he had won himself, the 24-year-old acknowledged the pain of France s loss in Doha will stay with him forever, but…