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Spanish teams have generally reigned over English sides in European competition and now La Liga wants to harness that success to challenge the Premier League’s supremacy in the lucrative China market. European football leagues are vying for popularity in China, the world’s second biggest economy and home to a growing number of football fans among its 1.4-billion population. There are no reliable overarching figures, but the English Premier League is undoubtedly the market leader, with La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A in its wake. However, Spain — home to Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Champions League holders Real…

Saturday night was one full of heartbreak and a distorting sense of loss for Manchester United fans after they had seen their team draw goalless at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace, a team battling to stave off relegation. United were pathetic and showed glimpses of brilliance nowhere, and Palace if not for a couple of missed opportunities, should have in fact won the game. That the Red Devils are struggling to defeat bottom-placed sides in the fortress that was once Old Trafford, is a testament to the decay and rot that has set within the club. The manager is the…

Eden Hazard has been in spectacular form this year as with 7 goals, he is one of the top scorers for the ongoing season. His World Cup performance as well has been something that created a revelation amongst Belgian football fans. However, it looks like the magician can leave the Stamford Bridge after his contract expires next summer. He is one of the most prolific Chelsea players of all time and has been a fan favorite for many of the non-Chelsea supporters as well. However, Sarri must start finding a replacement for Hazard as soon as possible to avoid any kind of…

There are dark clouds all over Old Trafford at the moment. After the weekend’s terrible 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, Manchester United are now 14 points behind local rivals, Manchester City. All season, the displays by the Red Devils have been the object of constant analysis and a source of banter for opposition fans. Jose Mourinho’s tactics (or lack of it), comments in interviews and eccentric displays dominate discussions more than the actual football. To make things worse, a lot of the team’s star performers are making noises about not staying beyond their current contracts. Anthony Martial is yet to…

Maurizio Sarri has been angrier after Chelsea have won than he was in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham, according to David Luiz. Chelsea produced their poorest performance of the season at Wembley, finding themselves trailing 2-0 after just 16 minutes thanks to goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane. Sarri labelled Chelsea’s performance a “disaster”, acknowledging he saw little way back after Kane’s goal despite having 74 minutes left of the game. But David Luiz revealed Sarri had an unexpected reaction, with the Italian apparently calmer than after some of Chelsea’s wins this term. “He has been, many times, angrier…

Jose Mourinho insists Alexis Sanchez has not asked to leave Manchester United in January. The Chile international joined United from Arsenal 10 months ago to much fanfare but has struggled to adapt to life at Old Trafford. The 29-year-old has scored just once in 11 appearances this season and has often cut a frustrated figure after failing to replicate the form that made him a favourite in north London. Reports have suggested Sanchez could seek a move abroad when the transfer window opens in the new year but Mourinho is confident the former Barcelona man will tough it out. “I…

Jurgen Klopp feels Liverpool are no longer a pathway to bigger clubs and better opportunities, but a destination in their own right. Sadio Mane’s contract extension to 2023 earlier this week, following new deals for both Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, is viewed by Klopp as evidence of Liverpool’s resurgence. Anfield witnessed an exodus of top talent over the past decade, with the likes of Luis Suarez, Raheem Sterling, Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres, Javier Mascherano and Philippe Coutinho all departing in their prime. The recent commitment to stay from Liverpool’s attacking triumvirate, according to Klopp, indicates the Reds are better…

Jose Mourinho is undergoing a problematic phase at Manchester United. Since his appointment in 2016, Mourinho has won some inconsequential trophies, but it is not enough at a club like United. His United side did make it to the final of the FA Cup in 2018, but lost in the final. United also finished 19 points behind Manchester City in the EPL last season. Moreover, in the ongoing season too, United find themselves in the 8th position in the league table with only 20 points from 12 matches. Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw have probably been the two best performers…

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says he is constantly challenging Mesut Ozil to produce high-quality performances on a more consistent basis. Ozil’s displays over the past couple of seasons have divided opinion, the playmaker’s undoubted talent sometimes tarnished by a perceived lackadaisical approach. More has perhaps been expected of a player who cost the Gunners a fee in the region of €50million five years ago, and Emery has promised to make the most of the World Cup winner’s natural ability. “His commitment is good, he trains well,” Emery told Sky Sports. “I have spoken with him and I push him to give even more quality…

Chelsea’s attacking players are revelling under Maurizio Sarri’s attacking philosophy, according to Pedro. The Italian has wasted little time imprinting his style on the Blues since taking over from Antonio Conte in July. They are unbeaten in 18 games across all competitions under the 59-year-old and sit third in the Premier League table, four points behind leaders Manchester City. Central to their success has been a more aggressive approach, which Pedro – who has scored four times this season – believes is getting the best out of the club’s forwards. “The style is very good for attacking players and I’m enjoying it…