ILKAY GUNDOGAN has been in sparkling form for Manchester City recently, scoring four goals in his last five games – so no wonder he is in a good mood. The playmaker was driving on his way to training with the German national side ahead of their World Cup qualifier against San Marino and friendly against […]
FRENCH players arrived for training today ahead of their World Cup qualifiers – and Dimitri Payet stood out from the crowd in an outrageous black and white tracksuit. A host of stars turned up at the French national football centre in Clairefontaine ahead of their home World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Friday, with the West […]
“The Republic of Ireland are like England’s reserves, and Northern Ireland are England’s reserves’ reserves.” That’s the astonishing claim made by Derry City manager and ex-Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels. And it’s led to a furious war of words between Shiels and West Brom and Republic of Ireland international James McClean who took exception to the comments. […]
A MALI footballer’s life was saved by his Ivory Coast opponent in these dramatic images. Moussa Doumbia “was swallowing his tongue and choking” before Serge Aurier stepped in. The Paris Saint-Germain defender, who later caused controversy with a goal celebration, quickly pulled out his tongue and moved the stricken player on his side. Doumbia collapsed […]
SLOVENIA head coach Srecko Katanec says he is delighted that England are to drop captain Wayne Rooney for their World Cup qualifying clash tomorrow night. Gareth Southgate‘s Three Lions travel to Ljubljana with the pre-match build up dominated by the news that the interim boss will drop captain Wayne Rooney from his starting XI. Despite being England’s record goalscorer, Rooney has […]