Brazil’s Ronaldinho and a host of other former top footballers played an exhibition match in Pakistan on Saturday in a push to encourage people in the cricket-mad nation to take up the game. Recently-retired Ronaldinho, who graced the Barcelona shirt in his prime, told reporters he wanted to “provide a good show” in the country, … Read more
N’Golo Kante has been named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year after a formidable debut season at Chelsea, while Dele Alli of Tottenham has retained the Young Player of the Year award. France international Kante has enjoyed an incredible rise in English football after joining Leicester City from Caen in 2015. Having played a key role … Read more
Manager Jose Mourinho said Luke Shaw used “his body with my brain” during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Everton and has told the club’s young players they need to “grow up” quickly. Defender Shaw, 21, made his first appearance since January on Tuesday night and it was his injury-time shot that led to the penalty … Read more
The legendary Scottish manager will take charge of the Red Devils at Old Trafford on June 4 for the first time since retiring back in 2013 Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the dugout and take charge of the Manchester United team for Michael Carrick’s testimonial. The 75-year-old, who won an incredible 38 trophies during … Read more
?Manchester United have announced that long-serving midfielder Michael Carrick will have a testimonial at Old Trafford on June 4th. The 35-year-old has been at United for 11 years, joining from Tottenham after coming through the ranks at West Ham. Jose Mourinho’s side will take on a Michael Carrick XI, with Edwin van der Sar, Gary … Read more
The Old Trafford outfit have become the first club to reach the landmark following Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Watford Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday saw them become the first Premier League team to amass a total of 2000 Premier League points. The Old Trafford outfit have regularly set new benchmarks since the … Read more
Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired, bringing to an end a 21-year professional career. The 38-year-old, who spent last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the US, announced his decision on social media on Thursday. Lampard made 649 appearances for Chelsea and won 106 England caps. “Whilst I … Read more
Paul Clement has been confirmed as head coach of Swansea City. The 44-year-old becomes the Swans’ third boss of the season after joining from Bayern Munich, where he was assistant to Carlo Ancelotti. Clement agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Bob Bradley, who had been in charge since Francesco Guidolin’s departure in October. The former … Read more
Swansea City have ruled out Ryan Giggs as a possible successor to Bob Bradley. Giggs, 43, was the favourite for the job following Bradley’s exit on Tuesday but the club are looking elsewhere. BBC Sport understands Wales boss Chris Coleman remains a contender despite his wife tweeting on Thursday that the couple intend to move … Read more
Swansea City are in the market for a new manager after parting with Bob Bradley, but former Wales international Danny Gabbidon does not believe that it is ‘nailed on’ for Ryan Giggs to inherit the reins. The Manchester United legend has been installed as the early favourite to take charge at the struggling Premier League … Read more
Chelsea moved nine points clear at the top of the table by beating Bournemouth to set a club record of 12 straight Premier League wins. Cesc Fabregas set up Pedro to break the deadlock with a deflected shot that looped into the top corner. Eden Hazard capped an impressive display by making it 2-0 from … Read more
Sadio Mane’s goal deep into injury time sank Everton and settled a scrappy Merseyside derby in Liverpool’s favour at Goodison Park. The Reds’ £34m summer signing from Southampton reacted first to a loose ball after substitute Daniel Sturridge’s shot had hit the post in the fourth of eight minutes of stoppage time. Everton, who had … Read more
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic might not be scoring, but he is not afraid of shooting, while Romelu Lukaku is almost single-handedly seeing off West Ham. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the most interesting statistics from this weekend’s Premier League action. 42 shots and no goals The more you shoot, the more … Read more
Commitment to Olympics knows no bounds – Attram It was early Tuesday morning at his plush Attram De-Visser Soccer Academy building at Sowutuom in Accra and the former Hatta Club player was in a relaxed mood after a three-hour rigorous training exercise with his boys when the Graphic Sports caught up with him for an … Read more