Mancini 'very sorry' for Ronaldo absence ahead of Nations League showdown

The Juventus star will not face Italy for Portugal on Saturday as he continues his extended break from international duties Italy coach Roberto Mancini is “very sorry” Cristiano Ronaldo will not be involved when Portugal visit San Siro in the Nations League on Saturday. Ronaldo has not featured for his country since the World Cup, …

Kovac was Bayern's third choice behind Heynckes and Tuchel, reveals Hoeness

The Eintracht Frankfurt head coach was not the preferred option to take over at the Allianz Arena, according to the president of the Bundesliga giants Uli Hoeness has revealed that Bayern Munich appointed head coach Niko Kovac after being turned down by Thomas Tuchel following Jupp Heynckes’ reluctance to extend his contract with the Bundesliga …

Delph heaps praise on 'special' England youngster Sancho

The England midfielder has been impressed by the teenage attacker, who is having a breakout year with Borussia Dortmund Jadon Sancho has wowed his England team-mates in training, with Fabian Delph labelling the teenager a “special player”. Sancho, 18, made his international debut last month and is again part of the England squad after an …

Usain Bolt set for Borussia Dortmund trial with Man Utd dreams on horizon

The eight-time Olympic champion will hope to make his dream of becoming a professional footballer one step closer with BVB Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that they will welcome Usain Bolt to training on Friday, with the Jamaican sprinter set to attempt to earn a contract at the Bundesliga club. Bolt is one of the most …

Kovac to Bayern Munich? Frankfurt unaware of any deal

Reports in Germany have indicated the Croatian will take over at Bundesliga champions, but one of his club’s managing board members has heard nothing Niko Kovac has reportedly agreed to become the new coach of Bayern Munich, but Eintracht Frankfurt’s Fredi Bobic says there has been no contact between the clubs. Reports broken by Bild …

Hoffenheim manager Nagelsmann downplays Arsenal & Chelsea rumours

The 30-year-old German manager has been rumoured to be in the frame for top coaching jobs this summer but has dismissed that talk Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann has dismissed rumours he is being discussed for Premier League jobs that will come open this summer. The 30-year-old Nagelsmann has been talked about as a future manager …

Liverpool & Bayern target Brandt signs new Leverkusen contract

The Germany winger has been linked with moves elsewhere, but has been convinced to pledge his immediate future to his current club Julian Brandt has signed an extended contract with Bayer Leverkusen, committing himself to the Bundesliga club until June 2021. The 21-year-old Germany winger has been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich and …

Martinez hails 'leader' Hazard for his calm under pressure

The Belgium star’s leadership was praised by his national team boss, who says the Chelsea man is never impacted by high-pressure moments Belgium coach Roberto Martinez hailed Eden Hazard’s leadership qualities, saying the star attacker dealt with pressure incredibly. Hazard is already enjoying a stellar season for Chelsea and is close to helping Belgium reach …

Robben and Ribery lined up for Bayern renewals by Rummenigge

The veteran wingers could yet have futures at the Allianz Arena, according to the chief executive of the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has suggested veteran wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery could be set for contract renewals following the side’s latest Bundesliga title win. Both players’ deals expire at the end …