Messi: Ajax pair De Ligt and De Jong could handle Barcelonaby Carlos Volcano10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveBarcelona ace Leo Messi is backing their move for Ajax pair Mattihjs De Ligt and Frenkie De Jong.Messi, who spoke to Marca, highlighted the level of both. “They come from a school very similar to our own. There they work in practically the same way. They play like us, having the ball, possession, good feet, they are young players with a lot of precision. Two very good players,” said Messi.The Barca forward also said the club should keep betting on their youth academy, La Masia. “It’s important to go back to betting on the boys from the youth academy, giving them a chance. They need to see it’s not impossible to climb and reach the first team. I think that in the future Barca can play with 11 homegrown players because we have a great youth academy, but it will take its time.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorCarlos VolcanoShare the loveHave your say
Month: October 2019
10 months agoSolskjaer appreciates support from Man Utd fans: Time to celebrate
About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say Solskjaer appreciates support from Man Utd fans: Time to celebrateby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appreciates the support from fans after victory at Newcastle.Solskjaer admits he was pleased to come away a winner last night.He said, “I’ve had that [fan support] ever since my first second at this club. I scored after six minutes and, since then, they’ve been shouting my name. It’s one of those things. You never ever forget it and it’s so humbling but it’s a fantastic experience of course, to be here and hear those songs. “It’s important you celebrate these wins along the way. You’ve got to enjoy the journey, not just the end product. Every time you win a game, it’s time to celebrate and to pat yourself on the back. Tomorrow morning, you get up and out of bed ready for the next game. I’ve been here after the 5-0 defeat (in 1996) and luckily today they can go home happily. It was fantastic.” 
20 days agoWillian admits no progress over Chelsea contract talks
Willian admits no progress over Chelsea contract talksby Paul Vegas20 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveWillian admits there’s been no progress in talks over a new Chelsea contract.The Brazil winger’s current deal expires next summer and he suggested he is waiting for the club to make him an offer. He has been of interest to Barcelona in the near past.Willian told the London Evening Standard: “No, no, nothing. [But] yes, I am still relaxed. I am calm, I am relaxed. I wait for the club.”Chelsea boss Frank Lampard also said he had “no news” on talks. That’s a conversation between Willy, his representatives and the club,” he said after last night’s Champions League victory over Lille. Everyone can see I’m happy with Willy on the pitch.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
a day agoTottenham scouting Gremio striker Everton Soares
Tottenham scouting Gremio striker Everton Soaresby Paul Vegasa day agoSend to a friendShare the loveTottenham are eyeing Gremio striker Everton Soares for the January market.Spurs are short of options up front and Sky Sports says Brazil international Everton is on their radar.Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is still seeking a new striker after missing out on Juventus star Paulo Dybala this past summer.Tottenham scouts were recently in Brazil and watched Everton – and they could place a bid for him in January.The 23-year-old was with Brazil’s Copa America winners this year. TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
7 hours agoFlamengo chief Braz confirms they want to keep hold of Inter Milan striker Gabigol
Flamengo chief Braz confirms they want to keep hold of Inter Milan striker Gabigolby Carlos Volcano7 hours agoSend to a friendShare the loveFlamengo vice-president Marcos Braz has confirmed they want to keep hold of Gabriel Barbosa.Gabigol is on-loan at Fla from Inter Milan.“Conversations for his stay are underway, but it’s still too early,” Braz told Lance.“We’ve started talking to his agents. I don’t think there will be any problems if he wants to stay.“Flamengo will make a strong and satisfying proposal. We’ll make every effort to keep him.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorCarlos VolcanoShare the loveHave your say
Bayern tight-lipped on Sane pursuit after injury blow
Hasan Salihamidzic wished Leroy Sane a speedy recovery from his knee injury but kept his counsel when quizzed on whether the issue affects Bayern Munich’s pursuit of the Manchester City winger.It was confirmed on Thursday that Sane requires surgery after suffering damage to the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee in Sunday’s Community Shield against Liverpool.City did not put a timestamp on a potential return for Sane, who has been heavily linked with a return to Germany with Bundesliga champions Bayern throughout the transfer window. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Ox-rated! Dream night in Genk for Liverpool ace after injury nightmare Messi a man for all Champions League seasons – but will this really be Barcelona’s? Whether Bayern opt to continue their attempts to sign the former Schalke winger remains unclear, with sporting director Salihamidzic saying now is not the right time to comment.”Basically, as all of you know, he is a player of Man City and we don’t speak about players who are under contract in another team,” he told reporters. “But I am sad and really feel sorry that Leroy got heavily injured against Liverpool and I wish him all the best.”When pressed on whether Bayern will still attempt to sign him, Salihamidzic replied: “I hope you all understand that we won’t comment on that.”Bayern are eager to sign new wingers following the departures of veterans Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.Head coach Niko Kovac was forced to apologise in July for saying publicly that he was “confident” a deal for Sane would be completed.Bayern have also been linked with moves for Barcelona’s former Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele, and Hakim Ziyech of Ajax.It is in defence that the Bavarians have focused their recruitment so far, swooping for two France internationals so far in the window. Benjamin Pavard joined from Bundesliga rivals Stuttgart, while Bayern also sealed the arrival of former Atletico Madrid left-back Lucas Hernandez at the start of the summer.
Urban Meyer Returned To Ohio State Today – Here’s What Time He Showed Up
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes on the sidelines during the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Urban Meyer is back at Ohio State today. The Buckeyes’ head coach still has two more games on his three-game suspension, but he’s now able to be at OSU’s practice facility and coach the team during the week.Interim coach Ryan Day recently spoke to reporters about Meyer’s return, saying everything is basically back to normal.Meyer returned to Ohio State’s Woody Hayes Athletic Facility early this morning – in the 6 a.m. hour – and met with Day and some Buckeyes’ players.“Urban Meyer returned to work today. He arrived in the 6am hour this morning and will be able to coach the team in practice this week,” tweeted 10TV’s Dom Tiberi.Urban Meyer returned to work today. He arrived in the 6am hour this morning and will be able to coach the team in practice this week. He will not be allowed to coach this weeks game with Rutgers and next week game at TCU….. pic.twitter.com/i5wwrq5lE4— DOM TIBERI (@DOMTIBERI) September 3, 2018Day, the Buckeyes’ interim coach in Meyer’s absence, will continue to speak to the media as acting head coach until the suspension is over.Ohio State has two more games during Meyer’s suspension. The Buckeyes host Rutgers at Ohio Stadium on Saturday and then travel to Texas to play TCU.Meyer will make his return to the sideline in Week 4 against Tulane. The following week, the Buckeyes travel to State College, Pa. to face Penn State in what will be one of the biggest Big Ten games of the season.
ESPN Releases New CFB Playoff Prediction After Ohio State’s Loss
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on as they play the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of the the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)The College Football Playoff picture got shaken up this evening, as the No. 2 team in the country, Ohio State, fell on the road in blowout fashion to Purdue.Now, the Buckeyes can still make the playoff – if they win out and win the Big Ten, they’ll almost certainly be in – but the picture is looking different as Week 8 comes to a close.ESPN has updated its College Football Playoff prediction following the Buckeyes’ loss to the Boilermakers. We have a new team in Ohio States’s spot.Here’s the new projection:AlabamaClemsonNotre DameOklahomaAlabama, Clemson and Notre Dame are all going to make the playoff if they win out. Oklahoma, meanwhile, might still need some help. If Ohio State or Michigan wins out, the Sooners would probably be supplanted by one of those two teams.Stay tuned.
ESPN Computer: Only 2 Teams Have A Serious Chance At The National Title
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with his wife, Kathleen Swinney, after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)The 2018 college football season hasn’t hit November yet, so we’re still a ways away from talking about the national title.ESPN’s computer, though, believes it’s already a two-team race.FiveThirtyEight’s computer projections believe just two teams have a legitimate chance at winning the national championship.Those two teams:AlabamaClemsonAlabama is given a 30 percent chance of winning the national championship, while Clemson is given a 25 percent chance.Those two teams are the only two teams given a more than 10 percent chance of winning the national championship.You can view the full projections here.
Injury Update For Notre Dame Starting QB Ian Book
CHAPEL HILL, NC – OCTOBER 07: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rolls out against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the game at Kenan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)We already know that Notre Dame Fighting Irish are going to give senior QB Brandon Wimbush the starting nod against FSU. What hasn’t been clear is how bad the current injury to starter Ian Book is.Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly gave some new details on the matter today.Kelly revealed that Book is currently “day-to-day” with an upper body injury.Book injured his ribs in last week’s win over Northwestern.Brian Kelly says QB Ian Book’s status is “day-to-day” says he has an upper body injury— Adam Derengowski (@AdamDerWSBT) November 8, 2018The news bodes well for Notre Dame if they plan on making a serious run in the College Football Playoff.Book has been Notre Dame’s starting QB since taking over for Wimbush in mid-September.Since taking over the job, Book has shown remarkable efficiency.He is currently completing over 74% of his passes with 15 TDs, over 1,800 yards, and only four INTs. On the ground, Book has 218 yards and another four TDs.Wimbush was Notre Dame’s starter last year, going 9-3 including a win over LSU in the Citrus Bowl.