Mourinho blames Pogba price tag for ‘unfair’ criticism

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has conceded that Paul Pogba’s world-record transfer fee has been a burden for the player this season.

Kane stars in Tottenham rout

Four goals from Harry Kane and two from Son Heung-min helped Tottenham to a 6-1 battering of Leicester City in their penultimate Premier League match of the season on Thursday.

Mourinho: Winning Europa can make difference

Manchester United will not have had a bad 2016-17 campaign if they lose to Ajax in the Europa League final, says Jose Mourinho.

Swansea will pursue move for Terry

Swansea City will make an attempt to sign Chelsea captain John Terry, manager Paul Clement has confirmed.

Mourinho hopes Palace ‘go soft’ on United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hopes Crystal Palace go “soft” on his team as he again vented his frustration with his side’s schedule.

11 footballers who played through the pain barrier

FourFourTwo takes a look at 11 tough footballers from around the world who have played through the pain barrier.

Baxter: We will give the Super Eagles a game

Stuart Baxter says he is looking forward to stamping his authority as the new Bafana Bafana coach when they take on Nigeria in the Afcon qualifiers in June.

Wenger rules out Arsenal swoop for Pickford

Arsene Wenger insists Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is not on Arsenal’s radar, as the Gunners already have plenty of options between the posts.

Stand-in Romero shines in De Gea’s absence

Sergio Romero staked his claim in David de Gea’s absence as he pulled off a string of superb stops – including an early penalty save – to help Manchester United claim a 0-0 Premier League draw at Southampton.

Coutinho is Liverpool’s Hazard – Mignolet

Simon Mignolet has hailed Philippe Coutinho’s creativity and feels the Brazilian international is as important for Liverpool as Eden Hazard is to Chelsea.