6 successful managerial stints that started with defeats
Cheer up, Frank Lampard! These managers had losing starts too, but some of them did all right at their clubs in the end …
United send warning to Juve, Real over Pogba
Manchester United are adamant that they will not sell Paul Pogba before the European transfer window closes on 2 September, writes the Telegraph.
10 overpriced transfers that absolutely worked out
Even transfer fees that seemed objectively monstrous at the time can be vindicated, immediately or eventually. FourFourTwoSA takes a look at 10 transfers that absolutely worked out.
Matic expects Pogba to remain at United
Nemanja Matic expects Paul Pogba to be a Manchester United player this season, but says ‘anything is possible’ in football.
Bale trains with Real after missing Germany trip
Wales forward Gareth Bale trained with his Real Madrid teammates on Thursday after missing the club’s pre-season trip to Germany.
Zidane reminds Bale of Real responsibilities
Zinedine Zidane has reminded Gareth Bale of his responsibilities after the Wales striker was apparently pictured playing golf during Real Madrid’s Audi Cup game with Tottenham Hotspur.
Prince of Pain
For a player who once had the world at his feet, irrational behaviour and a changing landscape has left Neymar off the pace, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
United are bracing themselves as Real step up interest in Pogba
Manchester United expect Real Madrid to increase their interest in French international Paul Pogba in the coming days, reports the Daily Mirror.
Klopp rules out re-signing Coutinho at Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out any hopes of former player Philippe Coutinho returning, saying ‘it’s not our year’ for a big-money signing.
10 overpriced transfers that absolutely worked out
Even transfer fees that seemed objectively monstrous at the time can be vindicated, immediately or eventually. Just ask the chaps below …