As the dust settles on Chelsea's latest Premier League triumph -- a fifth title since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003 -- there is plenty to reflect on as well as look forward to for the Blues' faithful.
France ended their last group stage match with a 0-0 draw against Switzerland. However, Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps was all praise for star man Paul Pogba as the Juventus midfielder put in a markedly improved performance. Pogba was dropped from the starting XI for the Albania match after failing to impress in the opening game against Romania. However, the 23-year-old improved his game after being reinstated to the starting lineup. “Paul [Pogba] was the game’s life force during the first half – he’s got a great shot on him, he was our heart and soul,” Deschamps was quoted as saying on UEFA’s official website. “He didn’t get forward as much in the second half but he’s a player with huge potential and I’ve got great faith in him. We need Paul Pogba at the top level.” Although they would be disappointed not to get the win against Switzerland, France merely needed a draw to secure their position at the top of […]
Pep Guardiola bids farewell to Germany in the coming days and the debate over whether or not his time at the Allianz Arena was a success rages inexorably on.
Borussia Dortmund could be without top goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when they travel to face Augsburg at the WWK Arena on Sunday.
Borussia Dortmund travel to the WWK Arena to take on Bundesliga strugglers Augsburg on Sunday, aiming to keep up the pressure on league leaders Bayern Munich at the top of the table.
Liverpool progressed to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, thanks to a wondrous goal from Brazilian attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho at the stroke of half time.
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger heaped praise on opponents Barcelona after the Gunners exited the Champions League on Wednesday, despite a spirited performance at the Camp Nou.
Manchester City qualified for the last eight of the UEFA Champions League for the first ever time, but the recurrence of captain Vincent Kompany's calf injury dampened the Citizens' spirits considerably.
Manchester City progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in the club's history following a goalless draw at the Etihad against Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.
Following Arsenal's shock FA Cup defeat to Watford at the Emirates on Sunday, manager Arsène Wenger lamented his side's inefficient possession in the final third, but insisted that they should be judged at the end of the season.
