In recent years, we’ve seen teams like Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan spend horrendous amounts of money on players that turned out to be pretty poor. When you look back at a number of those ill-fated transfers, a majority of them just happen to come from Porto. Of all the teams in the Iberian nation, the Portuguese giants really know … [Read more...] about From Danilo to Martinez: Eight players who flopped after a big-money move from Porto
Man Utd villain gets revenge as PSG ensure Solskjaer makes unwanted history in first defeat
In a humbling night, Manchester United got taken apart by PSG at Old Trafford, losing 0-2. The French Champions came to Old Trafford and put in a quality display that was so assured. Despite the absences of Neymar and Edinson Cavani, PSG dominated the match and put United in a hole they will struggle to recover from – especially given Paul Pogba’s late red card. What did we … [Read more...] about Man Utd villain gets revenge as PSG ensure Solskjaer makes unwanted history in first defeat
Zaniolo makes his mark: key winners and losers as Roma edge tight clash with Porto
Roma will take a slight advantage to their Champions League last-16 second leg after they beat Porto 2-1 at home. After a tight opening 70 minutes, Roma stormed to a 2-0 lead with Nicolo Zaniolo scoring twice in quick succession. But Adrian Lopez pulled one back for Porto with what could prove to be a vital away goal for the Portuguese side. So, who were the winner and losers … [Read more...] about Zaniolo makes his mark: key winners and losers as Roma edge tight clash with Porto
Player ratings: Pogba marked out of the game by PSG makeshift midfielder in Champions League defeat
Excellent performances from Kylian Mbappe and Marquinhos helped secure Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 victory away to Manchester United, who had Paul Pogba sent off late on. This Champions League round-of-16 first-leg fixture promised to entertain with the first goal vital for how the tie was going to swing. United started off brightest, looking sharp and piling pressure on PSG who … [Read more...] about Player ratings: Pogba marked out of the game by PSG makeshift midfielder in Champions League defeat
From Italy: Arsenal and Chelsea in battle to sign £26m international midfielder
Arsenal and Chelsea face a battle to sign Franck Kessie as PSG are considered the front-runners to land the £26m-rated midfielder this summer … [Read more...] about From Italy: Arsenal and Chelsea in battle to sign £26m international midfielder