Paris Saint-Germain ‘remain extremely confident Mauricio Pochettino will stay at the club’

Paris Saint-Germain ‘remain extremely confident Mauricio Pochettino will stay at the club’ after triggering 12-month extension in his deal… in a blow to Tottenham’s hopes of securing sensational return for Argentine Talks have taken place between Mauricio Pochettino and Spurs about a return  Reports in France on Tuesday suggested he had told PSG he wanted … Read more

Wales boss Robert Page admits he won’t risk Aaron Ramsey being overworked ahead of Euro 2020

Wales boss Robert Page admits he won’t risk Aaron Ramsey being overworked ahead of Euro 2020 with midfielder to be eased into action after injury-hit season at Juventus By Daniel Matthews For The Daily Mail Published: 22:30 BST, 1 June 2021 | Updated: 22:42 BST, 1 June 2021 Wales boss Robert Page will be careful … Read more

Ibrahima Konate suffers France heartbreak after last-gasp defeat by the Netherlands in U21 Euros

Ibrahima Konate suffers France heartbreak after last-gasp defeat by Holland in U21 Euros quarter-final in centre back’s first game since £36million move to Liverpool was confirmed Ibrahima Konate was named France U21 captain against the Netherlands  The 22-year-old put in a commanding defensive display in the quarter-final   But the new Liverpool signing could not prevent … Read more

Tunisia unveil Hannibal Mejbri in ceremony after prospect switched his allegiance from France  

Tunisia unveil Hannibal Mejbri in spectacular ceremony after highly rated Manchester United prospect switched his allegiance from France Tunisia have unveiled young midfielder Hannibal Mejbri in spectacular fashion   Mejbri played for France at youth level but has switched allegiance to Tunisia  The 18-year-old has frequently impressed for Manchester United at youth level  By Jeorge Bird … Read more

Gareth Bale says Wales are realistic but full of confidence going into Euro 2020

Gareth Bale says Wales are realistic but full of confidence going into Euro 2020 as the Dragons seek to replicate their semi-final heroics from France five years ago Wales kick off their Euro 2020 championships against Switzerland on June 12 The Dragons stunned Europe by reaching the semi-final stage back at Euro 2016 Gareth Bale … Read more

Karim Benzema hails former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as the ‘perfect man’

Karim Benzema hails Zinedine Zidane as the ‘perfect man’ and admits sadness after coach quit Real Madrid at the end of the season… with ace also vowing to ‘thank him every day’ for his support Zinedine Zidane chose to quit as Real Madrid boss at the end of the season Karim Benzema has paid tribute … Read more

MARTIN KEOWN: N’Golo Kante is the finest defensive midfielder in the world

MARTIN KEOWN: N’Golo Kante is the finest defensive midfielder in the world – you could make a case that the Chelsea star is the best ever in the role It’s no coincidence that France and Chelsea have triumphed with N’Golo Kante Kante was influential in stopping the Manchester City passing machine He could have played … Read more

Teenager Colwill earns shock Wales call-up for Euro 2020 after playing just 191 minutes

Teenager Rubin Colwill earns shock Wales call-up for Euro 2020 after playing just 191 minutes for Cardiff in the Championship as Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Daniel James named in 26-man squad By Press Association Published: 21:12 BST, 30 May 2021 | Updated: 21:12 BST, 30 May 2021 Nineteen-year-old Cardiff midfielder Rubin Colwill has been … Read more

Real Madrid ‘close to hiring Luis Campos as their sporting director’ as they chase Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid ‘close to hiring Luis Campos as their sporting director’ in behind-the-scenes reshuffle at the Bernabeu with Portuguese still close to transfer target Kylian Mbappe after their work together at Monaco Real Madrid ‘have been in talks over hiring Luis Campos for at least two months’ Portuguese, 56, would come in as the Bernabeu … Read more