ALVARO MORATA has revealed he was a boyhood Atletico Madrid fan – and he promised Diego Simeone three years ago he would sign for them. The Spaniard, 26, moved to Chelsea from Real Madrid for £60m in the summer of 2017 but flopped at Stamford Bridge. Alvaro Morata has risked the wrath of Chelsea and... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Stoke fuming with Berahino after striker missed training before 3am drink-drive arrest
STOKE boss Nathan Jones’ anger with Saido Berahino has gone up a notch over his arrest on suspicion for drink-driving, as the striker claimed he missed training due to illness, according to reports. Berahino was involved in an incident outside the 24-hour restaurant and bar VQ in central London on Sunday morning, claiming he was... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Football kit leaks 2019-20: What Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona will wear next season
FOOTBALL clubs change their kits every season and once you’ve got used to the current kit it’s time for the new one. Well, that time is now – as details are slowly emerging of what kit the biggest players at the biggest clubs will be starring in next year. A leaked Arsenal kit for next... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Opinion: Trevor Bauer’s breakout season doesn’t excuse his terrible behavior
A Sports Illustrated story revealed the major disconnect between how Trevor Bauer views his behavior and how his behavior is actually perceived. View Source
Constantino Parente: Midnight Shadow team undecided on Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle outing
SUE SMITH has yet to decide whether Midnight Shadow will tackle the Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle. The Yorkshire-based trainer is weighing up several options for the smart six-year-old. Midnight Shadow (left) is a 25-1 shot for the Stayers’PA:Press Association The gelding ran out an impressive winner of the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham on New Year’s... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Messi matches shot failure record and Suarez reaches 24 hours without an away Champions League goal as Barcelona huff and puff against Lyon
LUIS SUAREZ drew a blank yet again for Barcelona in an away Champions League tie during their goalless draw against Lyon. The 32-year-old has now went 24 hours without finding the back of the net in a European tie on the road. Barcelona striker Luis Suarez failed to score yet again away from home in... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Petr Cech watches Chelsea youth team to intensify speculation of Blues role after Arsenal
PETR CECH was present to watch Chelsea’s Uefa Youth League game against Monaco — just days before Arsenal’s clash with BATE Borisov. The Stamford Bridge legend, 36, who moved to the Gunners in 2015, has reportedly been promised a job for life at his former club. Petr Cech was spotted at the Chelsea match standing a... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Solskjaer’s gung-ho Man Utd tactics threaten to open door for Liverpool, says Jamie Carragher
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S exuberant tactics could work in Liverpool’s favour on Sunday, according to Jamie Carragher. Jurgen Klopp’s side travel to Old Trafford knowing that a win will put them back at the top of the Premier League table. But United are unbeaten in nine league games since Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho. Anfield... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: Abramovich attends opera 2,000 miles from Chelsea chaos – does it show he’s lost interest?
WHILE Maurizio Sarri dances with death in West London, Roman Abramovich has been taking in Moscow’s finest in ballet and opera 2,000 miles away. Chelsea’s hierarchy have been less than impressed with Sarri’s choreography in recent weeks as the Blues were humiliated by both Manchester City and United. Getty - Contributor Roman Abramovich took in the... Continue Reading →
Constantino Parente: When is James DeGale vs Chris Eubank Jr and what TV channel and live stream is it on plus who’s on the undercard?
JAMES DeGALE and Chris Eubank Jr do battle this weekend. The two super-middleweight Brits have been embroiled in a war of words for years since details of past sparring emerged and finally their fists will do the talking. James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr go head-to-headPA:Press Association When is DeGale vs Eubank Jr? The big... Continue Reading →