‘It does not reflect the reality of Kylian’s commitment’

‘It does not reflect the reality of Kylian’s commitment’

Kylian Mbappe’s representatives have moved to quell criticism of the Real Madrid striker and highlighted his “commitment and daily work for the team”. The France international is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained against Real Betis on April 24 and fighting to be fit for Sunday’s El Clasico clash with arch rivals Barcelona at…

Phil Foden’s Manchester City extension proves he is not fit to lead England to World Cup glory

Phil Foden’s Manchester City extension proves he is not fit to lead England to World Cup glory

Phil Foden is set to sign a new four-year contract at Manchester City, with an option for a further year, tying the 25-year-old to the club until 2030. The announcement will be welcomed at the Etihad, where senior executives have been fiercely protective of the academy graduate they regard as the jewel in their crown….

Terzic to take over at Athletic Bilbao with Valverde departing

Terzic to take over at Athletic Bilbao with Valverde departing

Athletic Bilbao have confirmed Edin Terzić will succeed Ernesto Valverde as coach at the end of the season. The move was widely expected with the Basque club having held talks with the German following Valverde’s announcement in March that he would be standing down. An Athletic statement today read: “Edin Terzić has agreed to become…

McFarlane bemoans ‘unacceptable’ 15 minutes after sixth straight loss

McFarlane bemoans ‘unacceptable’ 15 minutes after sixth straight loss

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane bemoaned an “unacceptable” opening 15 minutes after their dreadful form continued with a 3-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest. The Blues suffered a sixth straight Premier League defeat despite Forest making eight changes ahead of the second leg of their Europa League semi-final with Aston Villa, McFarlane’s men failing…

Doku stunner puts Manchester City on course to narrow Arsenal gap

Doku stunner puts Manchester City on course to narrow Arsenal gap

Jeremy Doku scored a sublime opening goal for Manchester City against Everton to put them on course to narrow the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to three points. City, six points behind Arsenal at kick-off having played two games fewer, laboured to find a way through the Everton defence at the Hill Dickinson Stadium…