Manchester United might have had a bad outing tonight but for Red Devils star, Wayne Rooney, it was a memorable night.
The Red Devil star who scored United’s only goal in their 2-1 defeat to Fenerbahce has equalled Ruud Van Nistelrooy as Manchester United’s all-time top scorer in UEFA competition with 38 goals.
Mikel Arteta revealed as the man who provoked Messi in the tunnel
Remember the tunnel incident involving Messi and an unnamed man few days ago? Read it here
The unnamed man has been identified. It was Guardiola’s assistant, Mikel Arteta who irked and insulted the Argentine at the tunnel shortly after their clash with Barcelona on Tuesday.
Spanish radio station, La Cope learnt that immediately the former Arsenal player sighted Messi waiting outside the referee’s room, he said: ‘Anda tontorrón, vete y métete en tu vestuario,’ meaning: ‘Move along stupid, get yourself in your dressing room.’
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Ozil, Bale, De Bruyne named in Champions League players of the week list.
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne have made The UEFA Champions League players of the week list.
The duo are the only EPL players to be named in the list.
Ozil’s spectacular goal in Arsenal’s 3-2 comeback win against Ludogorets is still a hot topic in football circles.
The German sent the world into a frenzy after he humiliated the keeper before netting a sensational late winner in Bulgaria. De Bruyne put up an overwhelming performance, scoring a sublime free kick as Man City beat Barcelona 3-1 at the Etihad few days ago.
Others included in the list include; Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, Monaco’s Radamel Falcao, Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain, Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann, Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and BVB’s Adrian Ramos.
Ronaldo reunites with boy he roused from 3-month coma
Real Madrid footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has reunited with David Pawlaczyk; a polish boy he helped bring out of coma three years ago. The 15 year-old slipped into coma after being knocked off his bicycle by a car in August 2013 and interestingly, a radio commentary of the Portuguese’s hat-trick for Portugal against Sweden in the World Cup play-offs back in November was the stimulus that saw the lad come out of the situation.
A die-hard fan of the Portuguese, David came round shortly after the clip was played. The pair met in 2014 after Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
They met again this week in Warsaw as Madrid prepared to face the Polish side Legia in the Champions League. He signed autographs and posed for pictures with the boy and his family members.
Guardiola, Enrique, Zidane, 7 others nominated for FIFA men's coach of the year award
FIFA today revealed it’s nominees for The Best Men’s Coach Award 2016.
Meet the 10 candidates vying for the prize.
Chris Coleman
Didier Deschamps
Pep Guardiola
Jurgen Klopp
Luis Enrique
Mauricio Pochettino
Claudio Ranieri
Fernando Santos
Diego Simeone
Zinedine Zidane
Didier Drogba makes U-turn, accepts substitute role
Weeks after refusing to play for Montreal Impact after learning he will not be starting from the bench, the Chelsea legend is now prepared to play a substitute role in the play-offs for his side. The Ivorian will participate in the second leg of the Eastern Conference semi-final against New York Red Bulls on Sunday.
Drogba says starting from the bench is not a big deal, “I’ve done that in my career, even in Chelsea, you know, in Champions League games. I started my career as a sub so I don’t know why it should be difficult for me to be on the bench.
“I think I’ve showed it, even against San Jose, so I don’t think it’s difficult for people to understand I can be on the bench and without making it a big drama. Anyway, I’m not the type of guy to justify what I’m doing or not.” The philanthropist stated.
Alexis Sanchez accused of tax evasion
Arsenal star, Alexis Sanchez has been accused of tax evasion by Spanish authorities. According to El Periodico, a Catalonia-based new outlet, the Chilean failed to pay income tax on his earnings during his spell at Barcelona in £531,325 in 2012 and £357,816 in 2013.
He could face criminal proceedings for failing to declare nearly £900,000 in earnings in image rights.
The Prosecutor, Miguel Angel Perez de Gregorio revealed that the former Barcelona player used Numidia Trading, a company based in Malta which he owns a 99% stake in, to receive payments for his image rights.
Messi loses cool, storms Man City dressing room
A little drama happened after Barcelona lost 3-1 to Manchester City yesterday.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Lionel Messi who scored the only goal for the Blaugranas was said to have lost his cool after an unnamed Manchester City player called him names while they were walking down the tunnel at full time.
Visibly angry, the Argentine fired back “Fool, come here and show your face!”. MD learnt his friend, Sergio Aguero had to calm him down when things were getting out of hand. Still not satisfied, he reportedly stormed the Man City dressing room with Carles Naval, to try and find the person who worked him up.
Meanwhile the 29 year-old has scored 16 goals in his last 14 CL games against English opposition.
Bad night huh?
I need time to learn – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he needs more time to turn things around after hitting the longest winless streak of his decorated managerial career. The Spaniard is facing a lot of pressure after having not won 6 games in a row.
Prior to joining City, Guardiola had never gone more than five matches without a victory during his stints at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Speaking ahead of his side’s trip to West Bromich Albion on Saturday, the former Bayern coach who took over from Manuel Pellegrini in the summer affirmed that he is still trying to adapt to English game.
“Many things have changed in the last six games. In the beginning we were winning and now we’re not. But, we are fighting, like we were in the beginning. I need time to learn, improve…I am still in that process. “Maybe this situation will make us stronger for the future. I’m pretty sure of that. For the next period, not just this season but the next season as well. Maybe we will learn from that and be stronger.” He said.
David Moyes charged by the FA
Sunderland manager, David Moyes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) over his behaviour in Wednesday’s 1-0 EFL Cup fourth-round defeat at Southampton.
The former Manchester United boss was sent to the stands after contesting referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision not to award a penalty when Maya Yoshida appeared to have brought down Victor Anichebe in the 18 yard box. He was said to have sworn at fourth official James Adcock.