Ben Spratt | Sporting News

MORE FROM Ben Spratt

'Speak about Man Utd & Liverpool!' - Furious Mou defends Kane

The Spurs striker earned a spot-kick after a foul by Adam Lallana in the win over Brighton and his manager isn't happy with the backlash he's received

Ben Spratt

Muller: FC Hollywood are back with live Alaba drama!

FCB players of the late 90s frequently found themselves in gossip columns and the attacker is enjoying the latest hot topics surrounding the club

Ben Spratt

Salah equals Gerrard's Liverpool UCL record

In just his third season with the six-time European champions, the Egypt star has matched the club legend's feat with a strike against Atalanta

Ben Spratt

Zidane addresses Benzema-Vinicius spat

The French striker's suggestion to ignore the youngster was not as extraordinary as claimed, says his boss, who claims such exchanges are common

Ben Spratt

Flick optimistic Alaba will stay at 'fun, successful' Bayern

The Austrian is yet to commit his future to the German champions and a January departure remains possible, but his head coach is staying positive

Ben Spratt

Arteta: We have to help Pepe find consistency

The winger scored a wonderful goal against Dundalk but also frustrated in Arsenal's 3-0 win

Ben Spratt

Barcelona injury blow as Coutinho ruled out

The forward's hamstring knock is likely to keep him sidelined until at least mid-November, according to experts from his home country

Ben Spratt

Juventus in talks with Dybala over renewal - Paratici

The director has said discussions were impacted when the club was forced into isolation earlier this month due to coronavirus cases

Ben Spratt

Decisive Madrid penalty 'very clear', insists Ramos

The defender converted the kick himself after going down when Clement Lenglet grabbed hold of his shirt in the box

Ben Spratt

Modric: We haven't forgotten how to play football

The Blancos fell to a shocking defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, their second home loss in five days

Ben Spratt

Figo: European Premier League will 'destroy football'

Reported talks over a new competition have drawn a strong response from the former Real Madrid and Barcelona attacker

Ben Spratt

Man Utd new boy Pellistri revels in Cavani praise

The teenager was a surprise deadline day signing for the Reds and cannot wait to link up with his illustrious compatriot at Old Trafford

Ben Spratt

Lukaku salutes stand-in Iceland coach

The Red Devils were pushed all the way by a side that were looking to perform in the absence of their regular manager

Ben Spratt

USMNT defender Miazga joins Anderlecht

The centre-back has not played for the Blues since April 2016 but remains under contract and will spend the season with the Belgian club

Ben Spratt

'The PL doesn't care!' - Klopp rants on international break

Travel and coronavirus testing demands have left the Reds boss concerned ahead of a tricky round of matches starting next week

Ben Spratt

Traore gets third shot at first Spain cap

Luis Enrique has stuck with the core of his Spain squad from last month, although the Liverpool playmaker is out due to contracting Covid-19

Ben Spratt

'We changed the game' - Vinicius takes credit for Real win

Los Blancos turned to the young Brazilian as part of a triple substitution and the move quickly paid off

Ben Spratt

Mourinho points out coronavirus 'contradictions'

The Spurs boss saw his side avoid an earlier mid-week clash but was skeptical about the reasoning for it being called off

Ben Spratt

Mourinho expects Alli to stay at Spurs amid PSG links

The Portuguese head coach says the playmaker must take responsibility for his form amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future

Ben Spratt

Messi sends heartwarming goodbye to Vidal

The Chilean is leaving Camp Nou for San Siro but goes with the best wishes of his superstar Blaugrana team-mate

Ben Spratt

Courtois not concerned with lack of Madrid goals

The goalkeeper isn't worried about his side's lack of scoring despite a 0-0 draw to start their season on Sunday

Ben Spratt

Arteta admits he was worried Auba would leave

The Gunners captain's future did not always appear straightforward to resolve, according to their manager

Ben Spratt

'Tottenham should sign Modric and Bale!'

Spurs have been told to bring both players back to the club with the Wales star close to sealing his return

Ben Spratt

Pioli: Europa League spot vital for AC Milan

The Italian side found a way past their Irish opponents on Thursday as they look to secure a return to European competition

Ben Spratt

Mourinho refuses to deny Sorloth to Tottenham talks

The Norway star is a Spurs target, according to Trabzonspor, but the club's manager said the absence of a striker was not costly on Sunday

Ben Spratt

Suarez takes swipe at 'fake news'

The Uruguayan poked fun at uncertainty surrounding his next step, suggesting there are false reports floating around

Ben Spratt

Serena hails 'incredible' Pironkova

Despite winning their meeting at Flushing Meadows, Serena Williams was stunned by Tsvetana Pironkova's standards in her return to action.

Ben Spratt

Bouchard through to face Kuznetsova

No. 1 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova awaits Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard in the second round.

Ben Spratt

Newcastle: Premier League did not act appropriately in failed takeover

The bidders for the club withdrew their offer in July, but the club have now confirmed the deal was rejected by the league

Ben Spratt

Serena rallies to halt Pironkova

Serena Williams maintained her latest grand slam challenge, beating Tsvetana Pironkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping US Open quarterfinal.

Ben Spratt

'100 is not enough' - Ronaldo proud of breaking record

The Portuguese superstar was not interested in stopping at a century of international goals – as he proved against Sweden

Ben Spratt

Ronaldo: I have nothing to prove

The Portuguese talisman said he knew he would score the Swedes at a stadium which has dominated at in the past

Ben Spratt

Ronaldo can win a game at any moment – Fernandes

Cristiano Ronaldo showed his match-winning quality once more as Portugal defeated Sweden 2-0 with his milestone brace.

Ben Spratt

Roma also want Barcelona target Depay - Aulas

The Netherlands star is reportedly set for a move to Barcelona, but the Lyon president says Roma are also interested

Ben Spratt

Hearn: Joshua will fight this year

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua must press on with his heavyweight career in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Ben Spratt

Man City owners buy Ligue 2 club Troyes

ESTAC were the subject of reported interest from Evangelos Marinakis but have instead been bought by the City Football Group

Ben Spratt

Harden reflects on vital late block

James Harden struggled up against Lu Dort on Wednesday but then came up with a play he ranks as one of his very best to win Game 7.

Ben Spratt

Napoli president confirms Allan will sign for Everton

Despite previous interest from Paris Saint-Germain, the midfielder is set to swap Italy for England, linking up again with Carlo Ancelotti

Ben Spratt

Braithwaite denies asking for Messi's No 10

The Argentine superstar's future is in doubt, but his Danish team mate insists he has not sought to capitalise and seize his iconic squad number

Ben Spratt

Paul tells of pride in NBA

The NBA united behind the Bucks, leaving NBPA president Chris Paul proud.

Ben Spratt

Brady impresses in first scrimmage

Tom Brady's first possession as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player at Raymond James Stadium resulted in a 98-yard touchdown drive.

Ben Spratt

Rivers hails players after walkout

Clippers coach Doc Rivers again spoke passionately on the need for social change as he praised NBA players for agreeing to return to action.

Ben Spratt

Former Real Madrid president defends Bartomeu

Barcelona's under-fire boss has received support from an unlikely source as he faces a fresh crisis at the club

Ben Spratt

'Messi is priceless but nobody will pay €700m'

The Argentina star is ready to leave Camp Nou ahead of the new campaign but Ramon Calderon doubts interested clubs will be able to afford him

Ben Spratt

'Messi leaving Barcelona hurts La Liga'

Merengue fans might welcome the Argentine's potential departure from the Primera Division, but Ramon Calderon says it is bad news Spanish foot

Ben Spratt

NBA playoff predictions 2020: Why the Lakers are unlikely to win NBA Finals, according to one model

Here's what happens when Stats Perform simulates the 2020 NBA playoffs. And it is good news for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ben Spratt

Report: Manchester City 1-3 Lyon

Moussa Dembele's vital strike withstood a VAR review as Lyon beat Manchester City again to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Ben Spratt

Simeone: We have no excuses

The Spanish side was beaten by the better team in the quarter-finals, the manager conceded

Ben Spratt

Report: Leipzig 2-1 Atletico

Tyler Adams' late strike sent RB Leipzig through to the semi-finals of the Champions League at Atletico Madrid's expense.

Ben Spratt

Flick: It's not Bayern against Messi

The manager reeled off a list of threats, determined to look beyond simply the Argentina head of Friday's clash

Ben Spratt

Dembele back for Barcelona in UCL

The French winger could finally return from injury in the Champions League quarter final, giving his coach a boost

Ben Spratt

Davies will take care of Messi, claims Bayern chief

The Barcelona icon will meet his match in the young Bayern left-back, says Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

Ben Spratt

Giannis regrets boiling over

A career of being on the wrong end of "dirty plays" culminated in Giannis Antetokounmpo's headbutt on Mo Wagner, the NBA MVP explained.

Ben Spratt

Chargers coach Lynn had coronavirus

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for the 2020 season, Anthony Lynn told his players he previously had COVID-19 and they might get it.

Ben Spratt

Villarreal sign ex-Arsenal midfielder Coquelin

The Frenchman has left the Mestalla after two-and-a-half seasons, and joined up with the Yellow Submarine on a four-year deal

Ben Spratt

Report: Shakhtar 4-1 Basel

Basel were outclassed in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as Shakhtar Donetsk advanced to take on Inter.

Ben Spratt

Solskjaer: We need to improve

The Premier League side was wasteful as they beat Copenhagen on Monday, prompting the manager to highlight the need for improvement

Ben Spratt

New QB Brady 'hasn't missed a beat'

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots but has quickly adapted to life at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ben Spratt

Report: Man Utd 1-0 Copenhagen

Manchester United dominated Copenhagen in the last eight of the Europa League but needed an extra-time penalty to advance.

Ben Spratt

Storm stops play in Prague

Ahead of Simona Halep's return to action on Tuesday, the Prague Open was hit by adverse weather conditions at the start of the week.

Ben Spratt

Tiger 'felt competitive' at PGA, lamented putting problems

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods was not in contention at the PGA Championship, but he feels he could have been with better putting.

Ben Spratt

Casey joins DJ at the summit

Dustin Johnson was joined by Paul Casey at the top of a highly competitive US PGA Championship leaderboard at the turn.

Ben Spratt

Conte: Inter will give their all for Europa League

The Nerazzurri face Bayer Leverkusen on Monday in Germany as they chase success on the continental stage

Ben Spratt

Koepka stuttering, DJ starts well

Dustin Johnson showed no signs of the pressure getting to him at the first on Sunday, but Brooks Koepka was less convincing.

Ben Spratt

Tiger 'felt competitive' at US PGA

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods was not in contention at the US PGA Championship but "felt competitive".

Ben Spratt

Report: Juventus 2-1 Lyon (2-2 agg)

Lyon advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals in Lisbon after beating Juventus on away goals despite defeat in the second leg.

Ben Spratt

Hollywood Brown wants cousin AB as a teammate

Marquise Brown joins Lamar Jackson in supporting a possible deal between the Ravens and Antonio Brown.

Ben Spratt

Conte happy to land Sanchez after 'worst moment' of career

The manager believes that his club are being rewarded for their faith in the Chilean forward.

Ben Spratt

Zlatan: I'm like Benjamin Button!

The outspoken forward is 38 and his future is uncertain, but he remains as key as ever for Milan and reached a milestone on Wednesday

Ben Spratt

Tua cleared for Dolphins practice

Out of action since November after dislocating his hip, rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa will be able to join the Miami Dolphins at practice.

Ben Spratt

Ballon d'Or cancellation unfair for Lewandowski - Bayern

The Poland international has been deprived of the chance to win the award this year, much to the club chief's frustration

Ben Spratt

Conte challenges Lukaku to improve

The Belgium international has been in inspired form for Inter of late, but the coach wants to see his striker hungry for more

Ben Spratt

Irving offers support to WNBA stars

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and the continued fight for social justice, Kyrie Irving has moved to aid his WNBA contemporaries.

Ben Spratt

Solskjaer delights in defying Man Utd doubters

The Red Devils rallied to finish third in the Premier League in 2019-20 and their initial doubters did not escape their manager's notice

Ben Spratt

Klopp: I had no idea Van Dijk would be so special

The defender played every minute for the Reds in the Premier League this season and ended the campaign in style at Newcastle United

Ben Spratt

Liverpool make unwanted history against Newcastle

Jurgen Klopp's men fell behind after just 25 seconds at Newcastle United, with Dwight Gayle's goal the earliest the Reds have ever conceded

Ben Spratt

Guardiola: Man City don't need extra motivation to beat Madrid

The coach wants his team to treat the Champions League encounter against Zinedine Zidane's team as a final

Ben Spratt

Lukaku attacks like an NFL player - Conte

The Belgian forward has enjoyed his most prolific season in front of goal and his manager is full of praise

Ben Spratt

Mourinho: I'm the champion of the last five matches!

Spurs have proven to be 'a very good team' when fully fit, says the Portuguese manager, who defended his team's record

Ben Spratt

West Brom pip Brentford to Premier League promotion

The Baggies will play in the top flight next season, joining already-promoted Leeds

Ben Spratt

Arteta: I have full support of Kroenke and Arsenal board

The owner is an unpopular figure with many Gunners fans but has the support of the club's manager

Ben Spratt

Liverpool-linked Mbappe staying at PSG 'no matter what'

Striker Kylian Mbappe has been linked to Liverpool, among others, but has no interest in departing Paris Saint-Germain.

Ben Spratt

Manchester United-linked Grealish 'not too sure' on Villa future

The club may not have their star next season, but the club captain is determined to clinch top-flight survival

Ben Spratt

Mourinho: We need good players... without breaking FFP

Spurs won at Newcastle United on Wednesday, but the manager again referred to the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Ben Spratt

AC Milan boss Pioli not thinking about Rangnick rumours

The Rossoneri are in top form and their continued results are the chief focus of the coach, despite Ralf Rangnick's looming arrival

Ben Spratt

Zlatan: I am president, coach and player at Milan

The team is one of the form teams in Serie A, and the forward believes they could have been title contenders

Ben Spratt

Guardiola rues Man City's inconsistency

The Spanish manager admits his side have developed a habit of losing games they should be winning this season

Ben Spratt

Man City's poor away form a mystery - Silva

The Portuguese midfielder is unsure why his side keep losing away from home and believes they dominated the game on Sunday

Ben Spratt

Muniain bemoans Madrid penalty award: We can see a theme!

Echoing Gerard Pique's complaints, Iker Muniain perceived an injustice in the officiating as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao.

Ben Spratt

Zidane 'tired' of VAR controversy and demands respect

The Liga leaders again benefited from a VAR review as they beat Athletic Club, but their coach was keen to keep the focus on his side

Ben Spratt

'If I wanted individual recognition I would have played tennis'

The defender has scored back-to-back winners for Los Blancos, but insists he isn't interested in individual plaudits

Ben Spratt

Bayern: We'll think about Sane after cup final

Leroy Sane will boost the Bavarians next season - but they still have work to do in the 2020-21 campaign

Ben Spratt

Sane takes Bayern No.10 from Coutinho

The Brazilian playmaker has not left the Bundesliga champions yet but has already seen his squad number given to the new signing

Ben Spratt

Barca need to simplify the club's model - Rosell

The Catalan businessman feels that the Camp Nou side have too many separate concerns and need to focus more of their efforts on football

Ben Spratt

Bruce: De Bruyne is going to play for Newcastle!

The English manager was in a jovial mood despite seeing his side come undone at the hands of a world-class midfielder

Ben Spratt

Koepka out of Travelers Championship; caddie tests positive for COVID-19

The four-time major champion will not play in the Connecticut event, saying he didn't

Ben Spratt

God of football rewarded Napoli - Gattuso

The Italian manager felt his side got the silverware they deserved after a tight game against the Serie A leaders

Ben Spratt

Messi strikes as Barcelona beat Leganes

Barcelona are not yet firing on all cylinders but won once again against Leganes at Camp Nou on Tuesday.

Ben Spratt

Bayern have 'taken the first step' to treble glory - Flick

The champions of Germany have taken their "first step" towards a stunning trio of trophies by winning the domestic league, says the manager

Ben Spratt

Davies hails Bayern hero 'Lewangoalski'

Robert Lewandowski again showed his class as Munich wrapped up the Bundesliga title at Werder Bremen on Tuesday night

Ben Spratt

Partey wanted by the best - Simeone

Arsenal have widely been linked with a move for the Ghana international, but they could have competition for his signing

Ben Spratt

Wolves-linked Gueye rules out PSG exit

The Senegal international has rubbished rumours of a potential return to the Premier League this summer

Ben Spratt

Haaland fit to return for Dortmund & Reus back in training

Lucien Favre could soon welcome a prized pair back into his starting line up as BVB aim to finish the season with a bang

Ben Spratt

Eriksson backs Campbell and Cole to be successful managers

The former international defenders were cited by Raheem Sterling as examples of how black players "haven't been given the right opportunities"

Ben Spratt

Suarez aims for Barca goal landmark when La Liga returns

The Uruguayan could soon climb to third on the list of the club's all-time top scorers, as Spain's top division gets set to resume

Ben Spratt

Marsch denies Dortmund contact

The American tactician says he is settled in Austria despite reports suggesting that he could be offered a job currently held by Lucien Favre

Ben Spratt

Messi or Ronaldo? Maybe I'd choose Lewandowski - Muller

Asked if he would rather play with the Barcelona star or Juventus striker, the German instead edged towards his Allianz Arena colleague

Ben Spratt

Anthony Joshua rules out Mike Tyson fight because 'people would boo'

Tyson Fury suggested he had been interested in facing legend Mike Tyson, but the prospect does not appeal to rival Anthony Joshua.

Ben Spratt

Payet delighted as Villas-Boas agrees Marseille stay

The Portuguese coach will lead the Ligue 1 club into the Champions League, and one of his stars says he "had all the support from the locker room"

Ben Spratt

MLS is better than Europe thinks - Carles Gil

Signings of ageing stars from Europe like Frank Lampard might catch the eye, but the former Aston Villa man says there's much more to the league

Ben Spratt

Hoeness wants Sane & Havertz to kick off 'new era' at Bayern

Both the Manchester City and Leverkusen stars have been heavily linked with Bayern, who are on the cusp of yet another Bundesliga crown

Ben Spratt

The best Premier League 'Big Six' stats this season

With the English top flight due to return in June, we take a look at the best statistics of the 2019-20 campaign so far

Ben Spratt

Nagelsmann slams 'sh*tty' Bundesliga scheduling

The German manager has been left frustrated by the short turnaround his side now have between games following the competition's restart

Ben Spratt

Asensio ready for La Liga run-in after knee injury

The winger is yet to feature this season but has returned to training following a serious injury

Ben Spratt

Di Livio hails 'super champion' Ronaldo

The former Italy international isn't convinced that Maurizio Sarri's side are Champions League contenders despite having the Portuguese in their side

Ben Spratt

Sancho not certain to start against Bayern

The German centre back and English winger are doubts for Der Klassiker, despite the latter's cameo at Wolfsburg on Saturday

Ben Spratt

Flick wants Bayern to impress the world

The added focus on the German league this weekend gives the champions the opportunity to make a mark, says their head coach

Ben Spratt

Cejudo targeting legends

Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo explained why he will not go after his onetime rival.

Ben Spratt

UFC 249: Ferguson mock Khabib, Conor

Justin Gaethje is Tony Ferguson's sole focus, he says, with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor absent in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ben Spratt

Four Sampdoria players test positive for Covid-19

Five footballers at the Serie A club recovered last month, but they now have four cases, including a second positive for one first teamer

Ben Spratt

Dybala wants Pogba reunion

The Argentina international forward wants to once again "share great things" with the Manchester United midfielder, his former team mate in Turin

Ben Spratt

'Shelvey could easily play for Barcelona'

The former England international is talented enough to play for the Catalans but lacks focus and is guilty of playing golf too much

Ben Spratt

I'm improving and happy at Liverpool - Origi

Behind Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane in the pecking order, the Belgian forward is nevertheless happy with his role at Anfield

Ben Spratt

Nainggolan: Door is open for Roma return

Cagliari's on-loan midfielder says he would gladly go back to his former club

Ben Spratt

Atletico & Inter target Urzi available for less than €30m

The 19-year-old winger is said to have admirers in both Serie A and La Liga, but his club has received no formal offers so far

Ben Spratt

Keane sees 'long way back' for Man Utd & singles out Shaw

Liverpool and Manchester City remain a long way clear of the Red Devils even as they make progress, according to their former midfielder

Ben Spratt

Werner to Liverpool? RB Leipzig offer transfer update

Reports in the English press on Friday suggest that the Germany international would be keen on a switch to Anfield when the transfer window opens

Ben Spratt

Copenhagen striker banned after Celtic police clash

The player appeared to barge into a police officer when Pep Biel scored for the Danish side at Parkhead, and he has now been suspended

Ben Spratt

Zagadou injures knee ligaments in training

The Bundesliga title contenders could be without the promising young Frenchman when the Bundesliga returns following the coronavirus outbreak

Ben Spratt

Failed Inter move inspired Spinazzola to prove doubters wrong

The Nerazzurri opted against signing the full-back in January, providing the Roma defender with added motivation in the process

Ben Spratt

Roma to honour medical workers in next match

Health workers will receive free tickets and reduced rates moving forward at the club in recognition of their labours during the coronavirus crisis

Ben Spratt

McClean fined & forced to delete Instagram after IRA joke

The Ireland international has deleted the social media account after making an "ill-advised and offensive" post

Ben Spratt

'Lukaku only at Inter because Man Utd failed to sign Dybala'

If the Bianconeri strikers' rumoured move to Old Trafford gone through, the Belgian would have headed the other way and not to Milan

Ben Spratt

Jovic explains self-isolation breach

The striker was apologetic after breaching quarantine protocol but explained he was poorly instructed

Ben Spratt

Striker crisis no time for Spurs to get the violins out - Alli

Spurs' injury woes worsened on Monday as the English international called for the team to focus

Ben Spratt

Floyd Mayweather interested in Newcastle bid

Toon fans have been keen for a new owner on Tyneside since 2008, when current chief Mike Ashley caused outrage in a split with Kevin Keegan

Ben Spratt

'We can't give up chances like this!' - Ramos furious at Betis loss

Rather than return to the top of the table, the Merengue suffered a second straight away Liga reverse as they went down to the Seville side

Ben Spratt

Klopp: I will never compare to Shankly

Despite setting a new Premier League record, the Reds current boss stressed he'll never match an iconic former manager of the club

Ben Spratt

Klopp regrets furious celebration

Raging at an earlier decision, Jurgen Klopp celebrated in the direction of the linesman as Liverpool beat Bournemouth.

Ben Spratt

Sarabia focus embarrassing - Setien

The Catalans assistant was caught blasting players during the match and his boss admits it's something he needs to work on

Ben Spratt

Rooney: Romero could've let late free-kick in!

The former Red Devil was unable to fire against his old side and was denied a late goal courtesy of a super save

Ben Spratt

UEFA chief Ceferin wants end of Carabao Cup

Football would benefit if league cups - which France is scrapping this season - disappeared from the schedule, according to the official

Ben Spratt

Lampard fumes at VAR after Lo Celso 'leg-breaker'

The failure to send the Argentine midfielder off in the Blues' derby win over London rivals Tottenham left the Stamford Bridge boss incensed

Ben Spratt

Giroud delights in 'special day' after rare Chelsea start

Having started just twice previously in the Premier League this season, the World Cup winner returned to the Blues' XI and grabbed a vital goal

Ben Spratt

Off-field issues no distraction for Barcelona & Setien

The Liga champions have stumbled from one controversy to the next in recent weeks, but their new manager and the players remain focused on results

Ben Spratt

76ers star Joel Embiid declares himself 'the best player in the world'

Joel Embiid backed up his All-Star Game display with a game-winning turn for the Sixers and was ready to declare himself the best around.

Ben Spratt

Simeone: Atletico started beating Liverpool on the roundabout!

A unique Wanda Metropolitano atmosphere inspired the Spanish side to take down last year's winners, according to their coach

Ben Spratt

'Tuchel's PSG tactics not to blame'

The Paris Saint-Germain players were at fault against Borussia Dortmund, said the defender

Ben Spratt

Favre: There's more to PSG than just Neymar

The Borussia Dortmund boss is not getting distracted by the Brazilian's much anticipated return to action

Ben Spratt

Weah tears hamstring again on injury comeback

It is another cruel blow for the 19-year-old, who has been restricted to just three appearances this season

Ben Spratt

Serie D coach sent off for slapping own player

Grosseto coach Lamberto Magrini was sent off for the extraordinary touchline incident during Sunday's Italian fourth-tier clash

Ben Spratt

How long is Luka Doncic out? Mavericks star to miss time with ankle injury

The Mavericks will have to cope without Luka Doncic until at least Feb. 10, according to their coach.

Ben Spratt

Milan move for Robinson falls through on deadline day

The USMNT defender will not be moving to San Siro after the Rossoneri ran out of time for additional medical tests on Friday.

Ben Spratt

Olsen leaves Panthers

The 34-year-old tight end parted company with the Panthers. He has not ruled out playing with another NFL team.

Ben Spratt

Flick hails 'crucial' win as Bayern put pressure on Leipzig

The defending champions are just a point behind RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga table after trouncing Schalke, leaving the head coach delighted

Ben Spratt

Setien: No attitude problem at Barca

Barca suffered their first defeat under their new manager in La Liga on Saturday, and he admitted his side had played extremely poorly

Ben Spratt

Real Madrid draw Zaragoza in Copa del Rey last-16

The two La Liga giants face potential banana skins in the next round of the Spanish cup, as they aim to dethrone holders Valencia

Ben Spratt

Zion Williamson's NBA debut a 'dream come true' in every way except Pelicans' loss

A late show from Zion Williamson could not rescue the Pelicans on Wednesday, leaving their star rookie with some regret.

Ben Spratt

Guardiola focused on improving City not 'extraordinary' Liverpool

The Spanish boss admires how strong the Reds are, but insists his thoughts are on how to take his Blues side forward "almost 24 hours" every day

Ben Spratt

Rodgers eyes another title tilt

Is time running out for the 36-year-old to lead the Packers to another Super Bowl? He doesn't think so.

Ben Spratt

Ronaldo can solve 100 problems - Sarri

The club's Portuguese star proved to be their match winner once again as they extended their domestic lead

Ben Spratt

Ronaldo: Juve needed to take advantage of Inter slip-up

The Old Lady were made to work hard by their opponent, but a pair of goals from the Portuguese star ensured the champions claimed an 'important' win

Ben Spratt

Vieira not bothered by Arsenal rumours

The Gunners idol has been linked with his former club on numerous occasions since Arsene Wenger left in 2018 but he is happy with his current job

Ben Spratt

Boca fail in bid to postpone Superliga restart

The Argentine giants are not happy with the date 2020's summer break comes to an end due to the loss of two players to the Under-23 national team

Ben Spratt

'There wasn't another option' - Valverde apologises to Morata

The midfielder admitted wrongdoing after being named man of the match in Real Madrid's dramatic showpiece victory over Atletico

Ben Spratt

Inter pick striker Robbie Robinson in MLS draft

Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are among the strikers linked with the new franchise, but they selected a frontman in the draft

Ben Spratt

Raul unaware of Reinier Madrid deal

Reports suggest that the wonderkid will fall under the Merengue legend's watch once he moves to Madrid, but Raul seems to be in the dark

Ben Spratt

Sarri may break up Ronaldo, Dybala and Higuain trio for Cagliari clash

The Bianconeri head coach is considering a change in formation as his side prepares for their first Serie A outing following the winter break

Ben Spratt

Guardiola: Man City don't give presents to young players

The Spaniard acknowledged the importance of the club's academy stars in Saturday's win against Port Vale

Ben Spratt

Hazard out of Real's Supercopa campaign

The Belgian will not return from an ankle injury in time for the final stages of the tournament, which begins on January 8.

Ben Spratt

Double Villa blow as Heaton and Wesley out for season

The club's hopes of Premier League survival have been dealt a huge hit by a pair of season-ending injuries

Ben Spratt

Zidane wishes Pogba well as Real talk lingers

The World Cup winner has long been linked with a move to Spain, but the Blancos boss feels uncomfortable discussing a potential switch at this stage

Ben Spratt

Ibra: I didn't come to Milan as a mascot to dance on the sidelines

Milanello, the Rossoneri's mascot, should not expect company from the Swede, whose focus is on the pitch at San Siro

Ben Spratt

Ibrahimovic: I'm a much worse player than before!

The Swede will be looked at to provide much needed goals for the San Siro side as they continue to struggle for consistency

Ben Spratt

Mourinho reveals fears about Kane's hamstring

Spurs saw their talismanic striker injured on a tough New Year's Day as they went down to the Saints on the road

Ben Spratt

Madley reveals 'dark' joke led to sacking

The official was dismissed in 2018 after making a joke he regrets and admits 'reads shamefully'

Ben Spratt

Arteta admits he is trying to build team around Ozil

The playmaker impressed in his team's defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, and his new head coach was not surprised

Ben Spratt

Guardiola on how City can catch Liverpool: Play better and pray!

The 2019-20 Premier League title race looks to be run, but Pep Guardiola still loves his "fantastic" Manchester City team.

Ben Spratt

Chelsea post massive loss for 2018-19

The club's financial results for the year ended June 30, 2019 reflect a costly period of signings and sackings

Ben Spratt

Mourinho admits Tottenham defence is 'frustrating'

The coach is worried about the team's defensive errors, but says they will work hard in training to improve instead of splashing out on new players

Ben Spratt

Rangers demand VAR in Scottish football

Repeated controversial decisions against the Glasgow side prompted a response, while they also defended Alfredo Morelos after his late red card

Ben Spratt

Lampard warns Arteta: Honeymoon period doesn't last forever

The Spaniard is a fan favourite in north London but nostalgia counts for little without results to back it up, his counterpart has said

Ben Spratt

Juve's Ronaldo-led front three not to blame for defeat - Sarri

The Old Lady's three-man attack was not to blame for their defeat in the final, according to thei coach.

Ben Spratt

Aston Villa confirm broken ankle for Scotland star McGinn

It is expected that the midfielder will miss around three months of action amid fears that his season might have been over

Ben Spratt

Henderson vows Liverpool will get better after Club World Cup glory

The Reds claimed their first title in the competition with another late goal, leaving their captain to praise their mentality

Ben Spratt

Mourinho hoping Vertonghen and Eriksen stay with Spurs

The two Spurs stars are out of contract in 2020, but their manager hopes they join Toby Alderweireld and sign new contracts

Ben Spratt

Arsenal deny any wrongdoing in Arteta pursuit

Reports emerged that Manchester City were upset about the Gunners failing to make a formal approach for the Spaniard

Ben Spratt

Klopp: Simeone won't be happy to have drawn Liverpool

The German is looking forward to an 'intense' last-16 tie against the La Liga side, and is happy to be returning to Madrid after last year's final win

Ben Spratt

FIFA in contact with WADA over Russia ban

With the country banned from major sporting events - seemingly including the 2022 World Cup - football's governing body is seeking clarification

Ben Spratt

Dillian Whyte doping charge dropped

UKAD has cleared Dillian Whyte of an anti-doping rule violation, the anti-doping body announced with the fighter on Friday.

Ben Spratt

Brown apology amid continued exile

Antonio Brown wants help getting back into the NFL. He acknowledges he "didn't handle challenges in the manner I should have."

Ben Spratt

'Inter is my home' - Martinez responds to Barca & Man City links

A stunning second season at San Siro sees the Argentine thriving alongside Romelu Lukaku in front, and he is only thinking about his current employers

Ben Spratt

Rapinoe calls out Ronaldo & Messi for silence on racism, sexism

The USWNT star believes that men's footballers need to be doing more to help the fight against discrimination

Ben Spratt

Wenger was the last of his kind - Mourinho

Having seen Mauricio Pochettino and Unai Emery sacked in quick succession, the Portuguese acknowledges the days of 20-year tenures are over

Ben Spratt

Mourinho: Arsenal links aren't true

The manager did not meet with the Gunners before he was appointed Spurs head coach, the former Chelsea boss says

Ben Spratt

Guardiola not thinking about Premier League title

The Blues have work to do in the defence of their crown, but the man calling the shots at the Etihad Stadium is not looking too far ahead

Ben Spratt

Guardiola: Arteta question not for me to answer

There appears little chance of the Blues' assistant manager returning to London imminently as the oft-linked coach continues his work in Manchester

Ben Spratt

Dortmund doubt Sancho sale despite Man Utd talk

The Bundesliga giants intend to move on from the winger's recent problems, says Michael Zorc, rather than look to offload him over the winter

Ben Spratt

Gerrard insists £50m Morelos is 'not for sale' after brace against Feyenoord

The Colombian scored twice after Steven Gerrard talked up his value before a trip to the Netherlands, delighting the Rangers manager once again

Ben Spratt

'Faultless' Van Dijk deserves to win Ballon d'Or ahead of Messi - Gerrard

The Liverpool defender should win the highly coveted individual award for 2019, says the Argentine's "number one fan"

Ben Spratt

Newer Latest News Older