Month: January 2020

Jose Mourinho “loves nothing better than to upset Liverpool” but would secretly have loved the opportunity to take over at Anfield, claims Phil Thompson. The “'Mourinho would’ve loved to manage Liverpool' – Spurs boss relishes chance to upset Reds, says Thompson”

Guillermo Amor played down suggestions Ernesto Valverde was close to being sacked after Barcelona’s Supercopa de Espana loss to Atletico Madrid . Barca conceded twice “Barcelona director Amor backs Valverde despite Supercopa exit”

Seven years ago, Brighton’s Kayleigh Green wasn’t even playing football. This week, she’ll line up against both Arsenal and Manchester United, with a cup semi-final “From quitting football in her 20s, to a first pro contract at 30: Green relishing Arsenal & Man Utd clashes”

Martin Skrtel has opened up on his time in the Premier League with Liverpool, describing Jurgen Klopp as the best coach in the world and “Skrtel hails Klopp as best coach in the world & names his toughest opponent”

Erling Haaland said an immediate good feeling about Borussia Dortmund persuaded him to join the Bundesliga club instead of Manchester United. The Norway forward has made “'I've always liked this club' – Haaland reiterates reasons why he chose Dortmund ahead of Man Utd”

Arturo Vidal’s proposed transfer from Barcelona to Inter depends on whether or not Ernesto Valverde is relieved of his managerial duties at Camp Nou, according “Vidal from Barca to Inter depends on whether Valverde gets sacked – Marotta”

Tottenham should bring Jermain Defoe back in to fill Harry Kane’s boots until the end of the season, according to Gary Mabbutt. Spurs have confirmed “Tottenham urged to re-sign Defoe as cover for injured Kane”

Pep Guardiola is heartened by the progress of Manchester City’s youngsters this season but knows there is no guarantee of a golden generation, such as “'Respect the process' – Guardiola wary of overhyping Man City's youngsters”

Liverpool’s heavy 4-1 defeat at Tottenham in October 2017 was the turning point for the club under Jurgen Klopp, claims Jamie Redknapp. Dejan Lovren made “Redknapp: Heavy defeat at Tottenham in 2017 was turning point for Liverpool under Klopp”

Wolves star Raul Jimenez has said he has no regrets over a 2014 move to Atletico Madrid that saw him struggle and move on after just one “Wolves star Jimenez: I don't regret Atletico Madrid move”