Author: Apeh Francis

Manchester United legend, Patrice Evra has explained why he clashed with a member of Manchester City’s backroom team after Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. Manchester City made it to the Champions League final by beating Real Madrid 4-0 at the Etihad after the reverse fixture had ended 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Evra became embroiled in a touchline spat with Pep Guardiola’s assistant, Manel Estiarte following City’s outstanding victory. Speaking to CBS Sports about the fight, the former France international said, “He was looking at me saying ‘this is for you, this is for you’. I came close…

AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has revealed that his concerns ahead of his side’s Europa League final with Sevilla on May 31 is to help his players grow, achieve important things and help the club’s fans. Mourinho spoke after Roma’s Europa League semi-final second leg 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany on Thursday night. Mourinho’s men will now face Sevilla in the Europa League final later this month after progressing to the final on a 1-0 aggregate victory. Recall that Sevilla had eliminated Juventus in the semi-final second-leg tie after winning 3-2 on aggregate. Speaking to Sky Sport after…

Manchester United and France legend, Patrice Evra has warned Manchester City against over celebrating the victory against Real Madrid. Manchester City brushed aside Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Etihad on Wednesday. The Cityzens will now play Italian side, Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul Turkey on June 10 and Evra warned that Pep Guardiola’s side should not be celebrating as if they have won anything yet. Evra, it appears, could not stand City’s celebration as they worked towards matching the achievements of United’s class of 1999. He told CBS Sport, “It’s…

Former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen has told the club’s current boss Erik ten Hag to do everything possible to sign Frankie de Jong from Barcelona this summer. He said that the club need to strengthen significantly this summer to be able to challenge the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal next season and would ‘100 per cent’ reignite a move for Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United need just two more wins from their final three Premier League matches of the season to qualify for the Champions League next season. Though Liverpool are breathing down their necks. The Red Devils…

Italian agent, Oscar Damiani expects Victor Osimhen to remain at Napoli beyond this season as he claimed it would be difficult for any club to meet up with Napoli’s valuation of the Nigerian. Osimhen has been in brilliant form for the Partenopei this season, and has attracted the interest of the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis will reportedly demand €150m for the striker. Damiani however claimed no club would be willing to pay such an exorbitant fee for the 24-year-old. “There is no club in the world that can really…

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has slammed his midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, accusing the Belgian of rushing too much during their 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. The Spaniard was unhappy with De Bruyne’s failure to keep possession. The Cityzens, who played out a 1-1 draw with Carlo Ancelotti’s side at the Bernabeu last week, delivered a dominant display against Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. They have now secured their place in the final where they will play Inter on June 10. City’s goals came through the boots of Bernardo…

Manchester City has maintained that their success in the Premier League and the Champions League is not because they are the most invested in players. The chief executive officer of the club, CEO Ferran Soriano said this while hitting back at suggestions that Pep Guardiola’s side are only successful because of the money they have invested in bringing in new players. The CEO watched his side as they thrashed European champions Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. The Cityzens will now play Inter in the final on June 10. Manchester City could…

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright was stunned by Manchester City defender Kyle Walker’s performance in the first half of his team’s Champions League semi-final second leg 4-0 win over Real Madrid. Man City romped into a deserved 2-0 lead in the first half against Real Madrid and dominated proceedings at the Etihad. Bernardo Silva scored a brace as Pep Guardiola’s side put themselves on the brink of the Champions League final in the first half. It was a spectacular first-half display from Manchester City, and Walker impressed when needed. The England defender did beat Vinicius Junior to the ball when Real…

Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to his team’s Saudi Pro League 2-0 win over Al-Ta’ee on Tuesday. A penalty from Ronaldo and a goal from Talisca ensured Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ta’ee at Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa’ed Stadium. Reacting, Ronaldo, in a post via his Instagram account after the game, described the win over Al-Ta’ee as an important victory, urging his teammates to keep believing until the end of the season. The former Manchester United forward said: “Important win tonight, 3 more games ahead! We keep believing until the end!” The win over Al-Ta’ee means Al-Nassr are in the second…

According to Fichajes, all signs point towards Ceballos leaving the Santiago Bernabeu in the upcoming summer transfer window. The 26-year-old’s contract will expire at the end of the season, and he considers Real Madrid’s latest offer to be insufficient. Ceballos could be heading for the exit door this summer as Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, and an unnamed Serie A club are showing interest in the player. The Spaniard has impressed when called upon this season, scoring one goal and registering eight assists in 41 games across competitions for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Ceballos joined Real Madrid from Real Betis in 2017…