The Independent - Football
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic out for a month after recurrence of knee injury
United are likely to be without both Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku for the trip to Everton
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Mara, Gettleman on what the next Giants coach will look like
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Mara, Gettleman on what the next Giants coach will look like
John Mara said the Giants “ideally” want to hire a head coach “with previous head coaching experience” to team with new GM Dave Gettleman.
Friday, December 29, 2017
Transfer news live: Manchester United offer swap for Paulo Dybala, Arsenal want Riyad Mahrez, City eye defenders
The Independent - Football
Transfer news live: Manchester United offer swap for Paulo Dybala, Arsenal want Riyad Mahrez, City eye defenders
All the very latest news, rumours and done deals ahead of the January window
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still learning to adjust in a society where everyone knows more about everything
The Independent - Football
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still learning to adjust in a society where everyone knows more about everything
The veteran manager has a unique take on why his own popularity among Arsenal fans has decreased so dramatically over the years
Liverpool vs Swansea player ratings: Roberto Firmino pick of the bunch as Reds run riot
The Independent - Football
Liverpool vs Swansea player ratings: Roberto Firmino pick of the bunch as Reds run riot
The hosts went wild, scoring five unanswered goals against the hapless Welsh
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Monday, December 25, 2017
Mourinho berates ‘childish’ Man United after dropping points
Football – Inquirer Sports
Mourinho berates ‘childish’ Man United after dropping points
LEICESTER, England — Jose Mourinho berated his wasteful players after Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time equalizer against 10-man Leicester. The performance was “childish.” Players lacked intelligence and showed “no maturity.” There were “joke chances” missed before collapsing to draw 2-2 that further imploded United’s faint title hopes. Harry Maguire’s strike for Leicester in the fourth […]
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Saturday, December 23, 2017
Mourinho berates ‘childish’ Man United after Leicester draw
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Mourinho berates ‘childish’ Man United after Leicester draw
LEICESTER, England -- Jose Mourinho berated his wasteful players after Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time equalizer against 10-man Leicester.
The performance was "childish." Players lacked intelligence and showed "no maturity." There were "joke chances" missed before collapsing to draw 2-2 that further imploded United's faint title hopes.
Harry Maguire's strike for Leicester in the fourth minute of stoppage time left second-place United 13 points behind Manchester City in the English Premier League after the rampant leader beat Bournemouth 4-0 earlier Saturday.
The title race already appears over with half the season to play, and Mourinho is not happy with how a 2-1 lead was thrown away after Juan Mata scored twice.
"I think childish in their box and childish in our box ... mistakes plus mistakes," Mourinho said at King Power Stadium.
"Some players they have childish decisions and time helps them to have maturity and to decide better but some other players stay with childish decisions until the end of their career."
The warning signs were there in the 27th minute when United was foiled by the one thing teams know to prepare for against Leicester -- a counterattack.
Jamie Vardy played a part in starting the intelligent move before completing it with the opener.
Deep inside his own half, Vardy passed to Demarai Gray who launched the ball high over the United defence. Riyad Mahrez sprinted onto the ball, held off defender Chris Smalling and then stalled to wait for the overlapping Vardy to arrive in the penalty area. The striker was well placed to receive the pass from Mahrez and net his 50th Premier League goal.
Juan Mata did spearhead a recovery by United, slotting in the equalizer five minutes before halftime after being teed up by Jesse Lingard.
Although Mata netted again from a free kick on the hour, the visitors should already have been in front. Anthony Martial squandered a chance when he blazed over, and a later miss was more glaring from Lingard.
After being released by Romelu Lukaku, Lingard rounded goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and managed to hit the post despite having an open goal to put United 3-1 up.
"We had childish decisions in front of goal and bad decisions as it was not just about the goals we missed, or dribbling or hitting the post," Mourinho said. "It was not just about missing chances with an open goal, it was also about decisions. Easy decisions to make in easy transitions to counterattack."
United couldn't even exploit Leicester going a man down in the 73rd minute when substitute Daniel Amartey was booked for the second time in four minutes.
And just as he was for the opener, Smalling was at fault again when Leicester stunned United with virtually the last kick of the game.
Maguire got ahead of opposing defender Smalling at the far post to latch onto Marc Albrighton's cross and stretch out his right leg to put the ball into the net.
"In the end no maturity because Smalling was in trouble," Mourinho said. "They put in the last minute Maguire (up front) as an extra man, the players on the pitch cannot react to that and analyze the game and make a quick adjustment."
It was a further blow for Mourinho after United was eliminated from the League Cup on Wednesday by second-tier Bristol City.
"I cannot stop the game and give a team talk," Mourinho said. "For the last two minutes the players had to immediately adapt, to read the game, which they didn't."
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The performance was "childish." Players lacked intelligence and showed "no maturity." There were "joke chances" missed before collapsing to draw 2-2 that further imploded United's faint title hopes.
Harry Maguire's strike for Leicester in the fourth minute of stoppage time left second-place United 13 points behind Manchester City in the English Premier League after the rampant leader beat Bournemouth 4-0 earlier Saturday.
The title race already appears over with half the season to play, and Mourinho is not happy with how a 2-1 lead was thrown away after Juan Mata scored twice.
"I think childish in their box and childish in our box ... mistakes plus mistakes," Mourinho said at King Power Stadium.
"Some players they have childish decisions and time helps them to have maturity and to decide better but some other players stay with childish decisions until the end of their career."
The warning signs were there in the 27th minute when United was foiled by the one thing teams know to prepare for against Leicester -- a counterattack.
Jamie Vardy played a part in starting the intelligent move before completing it with the opener.
Deep inside his own half, Vardy passed to Demarai Gray who launched the ball high over the United defence. Riyad Mahrez sprinted onto the ball, held off defender Chris Smalling and then stalled to wait for the overlapping Vardy to arrive in the penalty area. The striker was well placed to receive the pass from Mahrez and net his 50th Premier League goal.
Juan Mata did spearhead a recovery by United, slotting in the equalizer five minutes before halftime after being teed up by Jesse Lingard.
Although Mata netted again from a free kick on the hour, the visitors should already have been in front. Anthony Martial squandered a chance when he blazed over, and a later miss was more glaring from Lingard.
After being released by Romelu Lukaku, Lingard rounded goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and managed to hit the post despite having an open goal to put United 3-1 up.
"We had childish decisions in front of goal and bad decisions as it was not just about the goals we missed, or dribbling or hitting the post," Mourinho said. "It was not just about missing chances with an open goal, it was also about decisions. Easy decisions to make in easy transitions to counterattack."
United couldn't even exploit Leicester going a man down in the 73rd minute when substitute Daniel Amartey was booked for the second time in four minutes.
And just as he was for the opener, Smalling was at fault again when Leicester stunned United with virtually the last kick of the game.
Maguire got ahead of opposing defender Smalling at the far post to latch onto Marc Albrighton's cross and stretch out his right leg to put the ball into the net.
"In the end no maturity because Smalling was in trouble," Mourinho said. "They put in the last minute Maguire (up front) as an extra man, the players on the pitch cannot react to that and analyze the game and make a quick adjustment."
It was a further blow for Mourinho after United was eliminated from the League Cup on Wednesday by second-tier Bristol City.
"I cannot stop the game and give a team talk," Mourinho said. "For the last two minutes the players had to immediately adapt, to read the game, which they didn't."
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Rooney plays with his soul – Conte wary of Everton star
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Rooney plays with his soul – Conte wary of Everton star
Chelsea must pay great attention to Everton star Wayne Rooney, head coach Antonio Conte warned.
Friday, December 22, 2017
NFL Week 16 Bettor's Guide: Bryce Petty's growing pains will hurt
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NFL Week 16 Bettor's Guide: Bryce Petty's growing pains will hurt
From the best NFL games to bet, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out our guide to get you through the week a winner.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Madrid difficult to kill off, Xavi warns Barca
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Madrid difficult to kill off, Xavi warns Barca
Barcelona icon Xavi has warned his old club not to take a stuttering Real Madrid lightly as the first LaLiga Clasico of 2017-18 draws near.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Kaizer Chiefs can’t afford me: Musona
Sport – The Standard
Kaizer Chiefs can’t afford me: Musona
WARRIORS captain Knowledge Musona says his former South African club Kaizer Chiefs can’t match the money he is earning in Europe.
The post Kaizer Chiefs can’t afford me: Musona appeared first on The Standard.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Cork learn group opponents for All-Ireland camogie title defence
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Cork learn group opponents for All-Ireland camogie title defence
All-Ireland camogie champions Cork will begin the defence of their title against Wexford.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Kroos: Madrid don´t need added motivation for Clasico
Soccerway.com
Kroos: Madrid don´t need added motivation for Clasico
No added motivation is needed ahead of an El Clasico, Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos said.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Lifeline for Stansly Maponga
Sport – The Standard
Lifeline for Stansly Maponga
STANSLY Maponga has been handed another opportunity to resurrect his American National Football League (NFL) career by Denver Broncos after his dream move to the Dallas Cowboys hit a snag.
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Friday, December 15, 2017
Man City racks up record 15th straight league win
Football – Inquirer Sports
Man City racks up record 15th straight league win
Another win, another record for rampant Premier League leader Manchester City. And this one might be the most impressive of the lot. By beating Swansea 4-0 on Wednesday, City racked up its 15th straight victory — a feat never achieved in the 129-year history of England’s top division. Second-place Manchester United also won, beating Bournemouth […]
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Neymar to miss PSG Cup tie after returning to Brazil
Football – Inquirer Sports
Neymar to miss PSG Cup tie after returning to Brazil
Paris Saint-Germain will again be without Neymar for their League Cup tie at Strasbourg on Wednesday, the club confirmed. Coach Unai Emery confirmed on Monday that the world’s most expensive player had been allowed to return to his native Brazil to deal with a family matter. Neymar had already missed the 3-1 weekend win against […]
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Tim and Sid: Ownership delivered brilliantly with TFC from team to culture
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Tim and Sid: Ownership delivered brilliantly with TFC from team to culture
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Sunday, December 10, 2017
Ceres-Global duel set
Football – Inquirer Sports
Ceres-Global duel set
BACOLOD CITY—Linked to a move overseas at the end of the season, Iain Ramsay is surely making a lasting impression in his first year playing for Ceres Negros.
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Saturday, December 9, 2017
60 Seconds: Munster V Leicester Tigers
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60 Seconds: Munster V Leicester Tigers
Munster took this game by the scruff of the neck from the first whistle of a ferocious encounter, the home side getting their reward with an early penalty from Ian Keatley and hammering home their dominance with first-half tries for Rhys Marshall and Simon Zebo that put the Reds firmly in control.
Rashad Jennings retires from NFL as member of Giants
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Rashad Jennings retires from NFL as member of Giants
Rashad Jennings officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday and was in East Rutherford to do it as a member of the Giants.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Ronaldo moves level with archrival Messi with 5 Ballon d’Ors
Football – Inquirer Sports
Ronaldo moves level with archrival Messi with 5 Ballon d’Ors
PARIS — A decade of dominance as the world’s two best soccer players has left Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi level with five Ballon d’Or awards each. Despite once trailing 4-1 to his longtime rival, Ronaldo moved level after winning the award again on Thursday. “With Messi the fight continues, in a good way,” Ronaldo […]
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
Transfer news and rumours live: Man United offer Juan Mata in part-exchange, Liverpool and City want French star
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Transfer news and rumours live: Man United offer Juan Mata in part-exchange, Liverpool and City want French star
All the latest transfer news live plus gossip and rumours
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Showing patience could be the key for TFC vs. Seattle in MLS Cup
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Showing patience could be the key for TFC vs. Seattle in MLS Cup
Soccer reporter John Molinaro joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN with David Bastl and Sheri Forde to preview the MLS Cup final at BMO Field on Saturday, and what Toronto FC has to do to beat the Seattle Sounders.
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Listen to the MLS Cup final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, Dec. 9 from BMO Field live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN and online at the Sportsnet 590 website. Pre-game coverage begins at 3:30 p.m. ET. Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m. ET. Dan Riccio and James Sharman will have the call of the match.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Ryan Shazier suffers spinal contusion after scary back injury
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Ryan Shazier suffers spinal contusion after scary back injury
A scary scene unfolded at Paul Brown Stadium Monday night.
No More Talk: The Giants need to act and finally fire Ben McAdoo
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No More Talk: The Giants need to act and finally fire Ben McAdoo
The Giants need to fire Ben McAdoo on Monday and get it over with. There is no other way.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Madrid draws, loses chance to move closer to Barcelona
Football – Inquirer Sports
Madrid draws, loses chance to move closer to Barcelona
MADRID — Barcelona stumbled again, and Real Madrid wasn’t able to capitalize. Madrid missed a chance to move closer to the top of the Spanish league standings after being held by Athletic Bilbao to 1-1 on Sunday. It could have moved within six points of the lead after Barcelona drew at home against Celta Vigo […]
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Friday, December 1, 2017
Chilembe keen on CAPS return
Sport – The Standard
Chilembe keen on CAPS return
FORMER CAPS United captain Laughter Chilembe has expressed his desire to have another dance with his former club and reunite with his former teammate and current head coach Lloyd Chitembwe.
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