Jose Mourinho says Roma s project is about creating a legacy for the club, not for himself.
Mourinho led Inter to the treble during the 2009-10 campaign and his return to Serie A has been successful so far, Roma scoring seven goals across their opening two games for just the second time since the 1970s.
It is also the first time since 2014-15 that they have opened with two Serie A wins, defeating Fiorentina 3-1 and Salernitana 4-0, Mourinho becoming the third coach to win his first two top-flight games with the Giallorossi.
However, the former Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United boss declared his ambitions are secondary to those of the club after replacing Paulo Fonseca.
It’s not the Mourinho project, it’s the Roma project, Mourinho told Seri…
Cristiano Ronaldo s scathing criticism of Manchester United will not have an impact on Portugal s quest for World Cup glory in Qatar, insists midfielder Joao Mario.
Ronaldo has endured a torrid season after reportedly expressing his desire to leave Old Trafford in the transfer window, making just four Premier League starts and only scoring once in the competition.
Having been temporarily exiled from first-team activities by Erik ten Hag after refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last month, Ronaldo s United future is again in doubt following his decision to grant an explosive interview to Piers Morgan.
In early excerpts published from the interview, the five-time Ballon d Or winner claimed to have been betrayed by United and said he has no respec…
French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet played down links with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, insisting Didier Deschamps will remain in charge until at least 2020.
Zidane surprisingly resigned just days after guiding Spanish giants Madrid to their third successive Champions League crown via a 3-1 win over Liverpool.
The 45-year-old has been linked with the France post – occupied by former international team-mate Deschamps, who will lead Les Blues at the World Cup in Russia.
However, Le Graet said 1998 World Cup winner Zidane will not coach France before 2020.
Zidane can sign in Juventus tomorrow, I don t know anything, Le Graet said via RMC. You were surprised, me too, but don t create a debate Didier-Zizou , it s not serious…
Gareth Bale was only behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career, according to former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp.
Wales legend Bale announced his retirement from football on Monday, bringing to a close a career that included three LaLiga titles and five Champions League medals with Real Madrid, among other accolades.
Prior to his move to Spain, Bale made a name for himself at Spurs under Redknapp, where he won two PFA Player of the Year awards and scored 71 goals in 237 games for the Premier League side.
Speaking to Stats Perform, Redknapp said he was not overly surprised by Bale s decision, and feels at his very best his name belongs in the most esteemed of company.
I suppose it was a bit of a surprise but not a great surpr…
Alonso Martinez scored a hat-trick as New York City FC maintained their impressive MLS form with a 5-1 rout of San Jose Earthquakes.
Hannes Wolf and Santiago Rodriguez were also on target for Nick Cushing s side, who made it five wins on the bounce to move into third place in the Eastern Conference.
After a goalless first half at Yankee Stadium, the hosts broke through within five minutes of the restart through Wolf. However, the lead only lasted three minutes, with Amahl Pellegrino levelling the contest.
Rodriguez drove City back in front in the 80th minute before Martinez took centre stage late on. The Costa Rica international struck with five minutes remaining, while completing a quickfire treble with a further goals in stoppage time.
Haciendo historia…
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Tyler Dibling from Premier League rivals Southampton, according to . Dibling is doing well for the Saints at the moment, and Palace are showing an interest in the 18-year-old midfielder.
Dibling has been on the books of Southampton since 2022 and is starting to establish himself in the Saints’ first team. The England Under-19 international midfielder has made one start and three substitute appearances in the Premier League and has given two assists in one start and one substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup. Dibling has also played once in the FA Cup for Russell Martin’s side this campaign.
Southampton are second from bottom in the Premier League table at the moment. The Saints have lost all four of their league games so fa…
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With the Turkish Super Cup up for grabs on Saturday night, Galatasaray and Besiktas will meet at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
Galatasaray
Starting with Galatasaray, making real history last season as they got their hands on a first domestic crown since 2019, the Turkish giants embarked on a stunning fairytale. Gaining a string of plaudits from across the continent and with the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, the Lions will be confident of laying down an early statement of intent on Saturday night. Signing off the 2023/24 campaign with a thumping 3-1 victory away at Konyaspor on May 26th, Okay Buruk’s men will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off a couple of months ago. In fact, on what was a record-breaking …
West Ham United are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from London and Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Gallagher and Chelsea are in talks over a new contract, and West Ham are ready to take advantage if the two parties are unable to come to an agreement.
Gallagher has been on the books of Chelsea since 2008 and is a product of the London club’s youth academy. The midfielder is now a regular in the first team and is one of the best and most important players in head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s team. Gallagher has scored two goals and given four assists in 24 Premier League matches for the Blues this season.
The England international midfielder is out of contract at Chelsea in the summer of 202…
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With both teams yet to earn a point in Group F, Georgia and the Czech Republic will be eager to secure their first win at Euro 2024 when they clash on Saturday evening.
Following defeats in their opening matches, this fixture in Hamburg marks their first-ever meeting, and another loss for either side would severely damage their chances of progressing in the tournament.
Georgia
Starting their inaugural European Championship campaign in Dortmund, Georgia engaged Turkey in a thrilling encounter that captivated spectators right through a dramatic stoppage-time finish.
Georges Mikautadze equalized for Georgia after Mert Muldur’s brilliant strike had given Turkey the lead, marking Georgia s first-ever goal at a major tourn…
Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager, following Rob Page s departure last month.
It is Bellamy s first senior managerial role, with the former Wales captain signing a four-year contract.
As a player, he made 78 appearances for the national team between 1998 and 2014, scoring 19 goals.
It s an incredible honour for me to be given the opportunity to lead my country, and it s the proudest moment of my career, Bellamy told the FAW website. It was always my ultimate dream to become the Cymru head coach, and I am ready for the challenge.
Bellamy had been named as Burnley s acting head coach following Vincent Kompany s move to Bayern Munich in May, but turned down the opportunity to stay as a coach following Scott Parker s appointment.