On March 24, 2007, England Under-21s drew 3-3 with Italy in the first game at the new Wembley Stadium – but what has come of the 11 players to start that day? Giampaolo Pazzini scored both the first goal and the first hat-trick at the ground – and he went on to win 25 caps for Italy’s senior team, too. But what happened to the England XI? A couple made the step up to the senior … [Read more...] about Where are they now? Eng U21s from first game at new Wembley
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Barca ‘willing to discuss €80m offers’ for Man Utd target Coutinho
Barcelona are ready to consider offers of €80million for Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. The Brazilian has been linked heavily with a move back to the Premier League with recent reports suggesting he ‘issued a come-and-get-me plea to Manchester United’. Liverpool and Chelsea have also been credited with some interest in Coutinho, while Paris Saint-Germain are the main … [Read more...] about Barca ‘willing to discuss €80m offers’ for Man Utd target Coutinho
Man United legend aims huge dig at ‘silent’ Liverpool fans
Rio Ferdinand has slammed “silent” Liverpool fans “that have come back out of the woodwork after 20 years” this season. Liverpool are top of the Premier League table with seven games remaining, holding a two-point lead over Manchester City. The reigning champions have a game in hand on their rivals but Liverpool are starting to feel that a first top-flight English title since … [Read more...] about Man United legend aims huge dig at ‘silent’ Liverpool fans
Hazard: I am trying to match ‘incredible’ Liverpool star
Eden Hazard has hailed Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah as one of four players he looks up to. Hazard has scored 13 goals and assisted 11 in 29 Premier League games this season, and has been one of the finest players in England’s top flight for some time. But he has been left in thrall to Liverpool forward Salah, who has 17 goals and seven assists for the Premier League … [Read more...] about Hazard: I am trying to match ‘incredible’ Liverpool star
Pogba: Sterling doesn’t get the respect he deserves
Paul Pogba thinks Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling’s brilliant form should be talked about more but claims he has been treated differently by the media. Sterling was subjected to alleged racist abuse during a Premier League match at Chelsea in December and afterwards issued a statement accusing the media of fuelling racism in the way it reports certain stories about black … [Read more...] about Pogba: Sterling doesn’t get the respect he deserves