Reports: Umtiti too expensive for Arsenal
Reports suggest that Arsenal will not be able to afford a summer move for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti. Recent rumours have linked the French international and World Cup winner with [readmore]
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Sarri ‘unhappy’ Arsenal reached Europa semis
Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri has revealed he is unhappy that Arsenal have qualified for the Europa League semi-finals. The Gunners progressed to the last four of the competition with a [readmore]
Costa shuns Atletico Madrid’s training
Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa refused to train on Thursday after being told that his club is to fine him for a verbal outburst in a recent defeat to FC [readmore]
Oblak extends Atletico deal until 2023
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, Jan Oblak has signed a four-year contract extension keeping him at the club until 2023. The 26-year-old, who signed from Benfica in 2014, has played 203 times [readmore]
Never a player like Finidi – Real Betis chief
By Wale Emosu A Real Betis chief recently relived the memories of former Nigeria international Finidi George at theclub and concluded that the winger was “an incredible player”. Julio Jimenez Heras, [readmore]
German giant show interest in Bale deal
Bayern Munich are keen to strike a deal for Gareth Bale, who looks certain to leave Real Madrid in the summer. Bale has had a tough season with Los Blancos [readmore]
LaLiga: Growing in leaps and bounds
By Wale Emosu LaLiga has grown, over time, in stature to become the giant it is today. The organisation that had just a mere 50-member staff five years ago can [readmore]
Solskjaer: Barca win would surpass PSG
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says overturning Barcelona’s first-leg lead at the Nou Camp to reach the Champions League semi-finals would surpass Manchester United’s last-16 heroics against Paris Saint-Germain. United, who famously [readmore]
Lukaku wants Man Utd to show more arrogance in Barcelona
Romelu Lukaku called for more confidence, arrogance and focus as Manchester United look to reach the Champions League semi-finals by overcoming Barcelona next week. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side face an [readmore]
Costa handed eight-match ban for insulting referee
Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa will miss the rest of the season after being handed an eight-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Thursday. Costa was sent off [readmore]