Did Pep Guardiola’s style of play backfire against Arsenal?

"The fact we didn't have Rodri, I wanted to put more protection with the ball, players who are really good with the ball," Pep Guardiola told journalists after Manchester City had been beaten at Arsenal. "[Players like] Bernardo [Silva], [Mateo] Kovacic and Rico [Lewis], and have players in the middle who have the ability to … Continue reading Did Pep Guardiola’s style of play backfire against Arsenal?

LOBI STARS: Iorfa reveals strategic plan for success

The welfare of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi players is ahead of any other consideration, club Vice Chairman Dominic Iorfa has said. Iorfa, who disclosed this during a media briefing at McCarthy Stadium, the training ground of Lobi Stars Football Club, said he is impressed with the performance of his lads thus far. Lobi … Continue reading LOBI STARS: Iorfa reveals strategic plan for success

Scolari says Drogba and Anelka caused his 2009 exit from Chelsea

Former Chelsea manager Luis Felipe Scolari has finally explained the rationale behind his sacking at Chelsea in 2009 after just seven months in charge of the Blues. Chelsea fans were happy when the club's chiefs hired World Cup wining coach Felipe Scolari as replacement for Avram Grant in 2008, but he only lasted for seven … Continue reading Scolari says Drogba and Anelka caused his 2009 exit from Chelsea

Kluivert: Barcelona’s director of youth football speaks on club management

During an intense morning talking with SPORT, Patrick Kluivert never lost the smile which always accompanies him. The Dutchman spoke in the gardens of Oriol Tort outside La Masia about his first few months at Barcelona's director of youth football. How do you feel in the new role? It's been four months now. I feel … Continue reading Kluivert: Barcelona’s director of youth football speaks on club management

La Liga director Javier Gomez hails the influx of Saudi Arabian players

Javier Gomez has made invaluable contributions to the development of Spanish football and his recent connection with La Liga players from Saudi Arabia endears him to the hearts of many. Gomez, who holds position as La Liga's corporate director, said at a press briefing that he expects to have more Saudis playing in the Spanish … Continue reading La Liga director Javier Gomez hails the influx of Saudi Arabian players