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https://ift.tt/2rcewJi West Ham are three points above the Premier League's relegation zone Monday, April 30, 2018 West Ham boss David Moyes has been involved in a huge bust up with striker Andy Carroll , according to reports. Carroll, 29, is thought to have been angry at being overlooked on Sunday as West Ham went down to a dismal 4-1 Premier League defeat at home to Manchester City .  Football London have claimed the pair were involed in a “heated exchange” at the club’s Rush Green training ground on Monday.  The former Newcastle man caused controversy when he made his way down the tunnel after Moyes made a triple substitution in the second-half which did not include Carroll.  When asked about Carroll’s actions in the press conference after the game, Moyes said he would “deal with it”.  Carroll’s angry expressions were caught on camera and this reportedly carried on into the next day. West Ham news website Claret & Hugh claimed that “there...

https://ift.tt/2I0HOEy He didn’t feature in last week’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United but a lot of Spurs fans will wish he had and with good reason. Lloris made an important save to deny Andre Gray in the first-half at 1-0 which could have made the game a lot more difficult for the home team. Monday, April 30, 2018 Harry Kane took his Premier League tally for the season to 27 after scoring in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Watford at Wembley. Dele Alli set Spurs on their way in the 16th minute after a mistake from Watford goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis. England striker Kane then converted Kieran Trippier's cross three minutes after half-time to seal the three points. Tottenham, who remain fourth, moved five points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea while the Hornets are without a win in seven games. But how did the rest of Mauricio Pochettino's men perform?  Click the right arrow above to see talkSPORT.com's Tottenham player ratings... Let'...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J HARRY Kane and Dele Alli kept up their form ahead of England’s World Cup bid with a goal each as Tottenham moved five points clear of Chelsea with a 2-0 Premier League win at home to Watford.

On 30 April, a presentation was held to unveil the eye-catching uniform that all 17,040 volunteers from the Local Organising Committee will be wearing during the FIFA World Cup.

https://ift.tt/2Fui6mE Tottenham gave their hopes of securing Champions League football for next season an almighty boost as goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane handed them a routine 2-0 win over Watford at Wembley.  It was a game that Spurs dare not lose after Chelsea closed the gap on fourth place to two points over the weekend, but in truth, the home side barely broke sweat.  Watford gifted Mauricio Pochettino's men the lead on 16 minutes when Orestis Karnezis fumbled Kieran Trippier's searching cross which saw Christian Eriksen swipe the ball away from the keeper and Alli gratefully gobbled up the chance.  Returning Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris made a good one-one-one save to deny Andre Gray to preserve Spurs's lead moments later.   And they made the visitors pay just after the break, when Kane tucked away Trippier's low cross after initially fulffing his lines when Heung-min Son laid the ball on a plate for him.  Kane then mis...

https://ift.tt/2I5mRIG The Algerian has started just one game while on loan at Newcastle Monday, April 30, 2018 Newcastle loan signing Islam Slimani may well have played his final game for the club after being charged with violent conduct.  Slimani, 29, who is currently on loan at the Magpies from Leicester has been charged by the Football Assoiciation after appearing to kick Craig Dawson during their 1-0 league defeat at home to West Brom.  Referee David Coote did not see the incident and Slimani was not punished at the time, but he faces a three-match ban if he either admits or is convicted of the alleged offence. An FA statement said: "Newcastle United's Islam Slimani has been charged with violent conduct following an incident during the game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. "It happened in the 80th minute and was not seen by the match officials, but caught on video. He has until 6pm on 1 May 2018 to respond to the charge." For a pla...

https://ift.tt/2rboEkT Tottenham will be anxious to claim victory over Watford at 20:00 tonight as they look to keep a safe distance from fifth-placed Chelsea .  A win would see Spurs reduce the gap on Liverpool to one point with a game in hand and also restore their five-point lead over fifth-placed Chelsea.  The Spurs faithful will be confident heading into the game as the visitors have only taken two points off Spurs in their last six games.  However, Javi Gracia's side are six points above the relegation zone, so they will be eyeing a result at Wembley to help them fully ensure their Premier League status for next season.  So how do both sides line up? Below you can see the confirmed team news, in full, below... Tottenham XI:  Lloris, Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier, Dembele, Eriksen, Alli, Son, Kane Substitutes:  Alderweireld, Lamela, Wanyama, Vorm, Sissoko, Aurier, Lucas Moura  Watford XI:  Karnezis, Cat...

https://ift.tt/2HAkiyG Liverpool and Salah were held to a frustrating goalless draw by the relegation-threatened club Monday, April 30, 2018 Mohamed Salah will avoid any disciplinary action for a clash with Bruno Martins Indi in Liverpool's 0-0 draw at home to Stoke last weekend.  In an off the ball incident, Salah flicked his arm out at the Potters defender during the game which was not seen by referee Andre Marriner .  Liverpool shock: Mohamed Salah caught ‘aiming punch’ at Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi A three-man panel of ex-referees reviewed the incident and decided it did not qualify as an act of violent conduct. Salah, the Premier League's top scorer this term, could have been looking at a three-match ban from the Football Association had they decided differently. MORE TO FOLLOW Let's block ads! (Why?) April 30, 2018 at 10:46PM Premier League https://ift.tt/2DuDU4v

Tunisia forward Anice Badri has taken his career to the next level since moving to Esperance Sportive de Tunis and is looking to maintain his momentum with the Eagles of Carthage at Russia 2018.

https://ift.tt/2JCFRvc Santi Cazorla is hoping to make a return to Arsenal's starting XI before the end of the season.  The 33-year-old has had a torrid time with an Achilles problem and has not featured for the Gunners since October 2016.  He has needed serveral surgeries including a skin graft from his arm, but he has stepped up his rehabilitation, doing some training out on the Emirates Stadium pitch ahead of last week's Europa League first leg against Atletico Madrid . It remains to be seen whether Cazorla, signed from Malaga in August 2012, will return to action over the closing weeks of what will be the last season in charge for current manager Arsene Wenger . As part of his rehabilitation, the midfielder was back at former club Real Oviedo on Tuesday. Cazorla confirmed his intentions to try to get back into action this season, after which his current deal at Arsenal is set to expire. "I've still got some way to go, because after being sidelined for 18 m...

https://ift.tt/2HCDpIv Chelsea failed with a £47million bid for Koulibaly in the summer of 2016 Monday, April 30, 2018 The agent of Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly cannot guarantee that his client will be at Napoli next season. The defender has enjoyed another brilliant season in Italy and once again he is the source of intense transfer speculation. Chelsea, who failed with a £47m bid for the 26-year-old in the summer of 2016, maintain a strong interest. Arsenal and Manchester United have also scouted the centre-back, while Juventus are keeping tabs on him too. Napoli at present have no plans to sell Koulibaly, who has been at the club for four seasons now. However the Senegal international’s agent, Bruno Satin, cannot confirm that his client won’t look to leave. “It’s important to understand how the season will end because important players want to play the Champions League ,” Satin told Radio Crc. “Is Koulibaly worth €100m (£89m)? The market and [Napoli pre...

https://ift.tt/2ravVlV Ceballos was sold to Betis for £16million last summer Monday, April 30, 2018 Real Betis believe they can beat Liverpool to the signing of Dani Ceballos and are prepared to pay £14m to sign the Real Madrid youngster. Betis sold the midfielder to Real Madrid last summer as part of a deal worth around £16m. The European champions beat off a host of clubs to sign the Spaniard, including Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea . As a mark of their expectations for Ceballos, Real inserted a €500m (£440m) release clause in the 21-year-old’s contract when he joined. However, the youngster has failed to break into the first team at the Bernabeu and he is ready to leave already. Liverpool have made contact with Ceballos about a move and are trying to persuade him to come to England. But, according to AS, the Spain under-21 international is edging closer to a return to Betis. The club are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid and they are confident of winnin...

https://ift.tt/2KpWewc Allardyce was appointed Everton boss in November when the club was in the midst of a relegation battle Monday, April 30, 2018 Sam Allardyce should be given more time to improve the standard of football at Everton , according to former Liverpool man Danny Murphy .  Allardyce, 63, was appointed Toffees boss in November to steer them away from the bottom of the Premier League .  The Goodison Park club are now eighth in the table, however, the manager has come in for some criticism for the style of football Everton play.  In a somewhat bizarre move by the club, Everton fans were given the opportunity to rate the former England manager's time at the club out of ten.  This has led to suggestions that Allardyce's time at the club could be over once the season has finished.  Allardyce managed West Ham from 2011-2015 and received widespread criticism from fans for the team's perceived lack of creativity on the ball.  In ...

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Part of a wider project which started during Colombia 2016, the course is designed to provide futsal instructors – leaders at Member Association level – with an in-depth technical and tactical knowledge of the game.

https://ift.tt/2JESSnV The Brazilian has a big chance conversion rate of 26.67 per cent Monday, April 30, 2018 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah stunned everyone on Saturday when he missed a brilliant chance to open the scoring against Stoke City . Through on goal, the Egyptian chipped the ball over the sprawling Jack Butland but saw the ball slip just wide of the goal. It's a rare moment for Salah, who is scoring with incredible regularity right, but there is no doubting it was a big miss. But which Premier League players have missed the most chances this season? Click the right arrow above to find out. We've also included their big chance conversion rates for more context. Let's block ads! (Why?) April 30, 2018 at 07:26PM Premier League https://ift.tt/2DuDU4v

https://ift.tt/2FujPZ4 Roy Hodgson has revealed he talks scheduled with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Paris to discuss the futures of Wilfried Zaha, Christian Benteke and his own future as manager. The Eagles took a step closer to Premier League safety on Saturday with a fine performance against Leicester City , thumping the Foxes 5-0 at Selhurst Park. MATCH REPORT:  Roy Hodgson's men on the verge of survival after thrashing of Foxes It was a brilliant team display from Crystal Palace, with Zaha starring with a goal and an assist – taking his goal tally for the season up to eight in the Premier League . The Ivory Coast international’s performances had led to more speculation over his future, with Tottenham strongly linked with an interest the 25-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Benteke – who scored a late penalty to complete the rout against Leicester – has been linked with an exit after an underwhelming two seasons with Palace. But, asked about the...

https://ift.tt/2rbATOe Monday, April 30, 2018 With Arsenal's Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Atletico Madrid on his mind, Arsene Wenger played his youngest XI of the season against Manchester United . Not only that, it was the youngest since the Gunners were thrashed 8-2 by the Red Devils in 2011, and while they lost again it was a much more promising performance from the side with an average age of .24 years and 67 days old. Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 20, got plenty of credit for his display and debutant Konstantinos Mavropanos, 20, also played well at Old Trafford. But what was the youngest XI every other Premier League team has played this season? Click the right arrow above to find out... Let's block ads! (Why?) April 30, 2018 at 07:12PM Premier League https://ift.tt/2DuDU4v

Tanzania were crowned CECAFA Under-17 champions after edging out Somalia 2-0 in the final.  The tournament represented a significant marker in the development of football in East and Central Africa.

On 1 May, the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will return to Russia, the host country of the upcoming 21st FIFA World Cup™. There it will visit nine remaining cities: Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg and Moscow, making it the longest host country tour in history. 

On 1 May, the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will return to Russia and visit nine remaining cities: Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg and Moscow, making it the longest host country tour in history.

https://ift.tt/2HEjJ2J Roy Hodgson has told Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard to ‘do his due diligence’ with the Rangers job before he accepts his first challenge as a manager. Reports claim former Liverpool and England captain Gerrard could be set to leave the Merseyside club for the first time in career. The 37-year-old, currently head coach of the Reds’ Under-19s side, is said to be close to taking over at Scottish Premiership side Rangers after ‘positive talks’ with Ibrox chiefs, with more discussions set for this week. READ MORE:  ‘Stevie has always wanted to manage’ – Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers responds Rangers reports Crystal Palace boss Hodgson, who coached Gerrard as both Liverpool and England manager, joined talkSPORT on Monday to react to the ongoing speculation surrounding his future. And he had a few words of wisdom for the former midfielder as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his career. Speaking to talkSPORT host Jim White, Hodgson said...

https://ift.tt/2w0UYN7 Joe Hart Monday, April 30, 2018 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will take the "right decision" for Joe Hart if West Ham opt not to sign the goalkeeper on a permanent deal. Hart's future is uncertain as he nears the end of his loan spell with the Hammers, with boss David Moyes insisting no decision will be made until the end of the season. The 31-year-old has a year left on his City contract but has little chance of re-establishing himself as number one after Guardiola decided to send him out on loan. Guardiola admitted: "I think that was the toughest decision I've made since I was a manager. "He was an incredible professional when we were together, and there are no doubts about his quality. "But I am here to make decisions, sometimes good, sometimes not. We will find out in the future. "He's our player and, if he does not continue here next season, we will talk. We are going to speak...

https://ift.tt/2JBMOg2 Tottenham will target Ajax ace Matthijs de Ligt is Toby Alderweireld joins Chelsea Monday, April 30, 2018 Chelsea are preparing to raid London rivals Tottenham for centre-back Toby Alderweireld this summer, but Spurs have already targeted his replacement. Belgium defender Alderweireld is expected to leave Tottenham when the transfer window opens after failing to agree a new contract with the White Hart Lane club. The 29-year-old only has one year remaining on his currently deal. Therefore, Spurs want to cash in on him this summer and, according to The Sun, Chelsea are said to be planning a £45million bid. Alderweireld has barely featured for Spurs this season due to a hamstring injury and the ongoing dispute over his contract which has seen him make just 18 appearances in all competitions. However, he is still regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League and viewed as a bargain at his price, with Chelsea keen to make him ...

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https://ift.tt/2jlF8nb It is claimed Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could be facing a three-match ban after appearing to ‘aim a punch’ at a Stoke player during their Premier League clash this weekend. A video published on social media highlighted an incident that went under the radar during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Anfield. MATCH REPORT:  Liverpool 0-0 Stoke: Reds frustrated as organised Potters shut out Salah It showed Salah appearing to swing a fist at Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi just before half-time. In the clip, though, Indi does not appear to react angrily toward the Liverpool player or appeal to officials. The incident was missed by referee Andre Marriner  and by the majority of spectators, only being highlighted by Twitter users later. Jurgen Klopp’s side endured a frustrating afternoon as the Potters held them to a goalless draw at home, with Salah failing to score for the first time in eight games. READ MORE:  Mo Salah is ‘the most attacked...

https://ift.tt/2HEoidr Lindelof could be replaced at Old Trafford by Umtiti or Evans Monday, April 30, 2018 Victor Lindelof could be sent out on loan this summer as Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Samuel Umtiti and Jonny Evans to Old Trafford. According to The Sun , Mourinho is a big fan of Lindelof, the Sweden defender, but is not certain if he deserves a first-team role right now. Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have established themselves as impressive centre-halves under the Portuguese, and Mourinho wants to further strengthen the position this summer. He has shown interest in Umtiti, the Barcelona defender, and West Brom’s Jonny Evans, who will be available for just £3m this summer if the Baggies are relegated from the Premier League due to a clause in his contract. Lindelof, who joined United from Benfica last summer in a £31m deal, could be loaned out to make way for a new signing, and it is said a number of Premier League and European sides have shown in...

https://ift.tt/2HDqZQH Wenger continues to find that some unexpected people have a lot of nice things to say about him. For most of the 1990s and 2000s it would have inconceivable to imagine Wenger's departure from Arsenal being marked by applause at Old Trafford and a presentation to him by Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho. But time, and a lack of direct competition, have mellowed once bitter relations. Generosity did not extend to the result, though, as Marouane Fellaini headed a stoppage-time winner. Monday, April 30, 2018 Manchester City continued their pursuit of Premier League records while Arsene Wenger was given a different reception to normal at Old Trafford. The scrap to avoid relegation at the bottom, meanwhile, shows no sign of simplifying, with ten clubs still mathematically involved. The battle to beat the drop is tighter than ever, and West Ham United's thrashing at the hands of champions City adds even greater significance to Southampton's...

https://ift.tt/2Fl9EWN Monday, April 30, 2018 Tottenham will be looking to return to winning ways when they face Watford on Monday night.  It has been a rotten few weeks for Mauricio Pochettino's side, who were dumped out of the FA Cup by Manchester United last Saturday.  Their league form has suffered, too. Defeat to Manchester City and failure to win at Brighton saw their ten-point lead over fifth-placed Chelsea cut in half.  Victory will be essential if they are to remain comfortable in the top four ahead of their London rivals.  The Hornets haven't had much luck in the league either, with no win in their last six games.  Who will Pochettino pick to try and rediscover some form? Click through the gallery above to see talkSPORT's predicted XI... Let's block ads! (Why?) April 30, 2018 at 03:41PM Premier League https://ift.tt/2DuDU4v

https://ift.tt/2I5fGjP Tottenham target Matthijs de Ligt Monday, April 30, 2018 Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is unaware of any serious interest from Tottenham, amid reports he could replace Toby Alderweireld this summer. The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to north London this summer as part of a deal that could be worth around £45million. Tottenham reportedly view the Netherlands centre-back as the ideal replacement for Alderweireld and have been scouting him closely. Belgian star Alderweireld is expected to leave the Premier League club this summer after fialing to agree a new contract, and has been linked with a move to London rivals Chelsea . De Ligt, however, has heard nothing of Spurs’ interest in him ahead of the transfer window. When quizzed about Tottenham’s reported interest, the Ajax star told FOX Sports: “I do not know anything about it. “And my agent does not know anything about it. Today I played a match with Ajax and next week we have ano...

https://ift.tt/2HGAYka Monday, April 30, 2018 Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal at the end of the 2017/18 season after 22 years in charge. The club confirmed the news by releasing a statement from the Frenchman . “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season," said Wenger. “I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years. “I managed the club with full commitment and integrity. “I want to thank the staff, the players, the directors and the fans who make this club so special.  “I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high. "To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club. My love and support for ever." Speculation is now underway regarding who will become the next permanent manager at the Emirates Stadium. Click the right arrow on the image above to see the top nine candidates for the job, r...

https://ift.tt/2JD6EHz Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City to sign a maximum of two first-team players this summer Monday, April 30, 2018 After joking that Manchester City could spend £1billion this summer, Pep Guardiola has said he will look to add no more than two new players to his squad. City have raced to the Premier League title this season and are on course to achieve a record number of goals and points. The champions are still looking to strengthen in the summer transfer window though, in the hope they can mount a strong challenge for the Champions League next year, as well as defend their English crown. And, despite hinting at the club's overflowing coffers, Guardiola has revealed he only expects a maximum of two new players to arrive at the Etihad Stadium for next season. "Don't worry, we are going to spend a lot of money next season as well -- maybe £1 billion or something," he joked after Sunday's 4-1 victory over West Ham. ...

https://ift.tt/2jflYz7 Tottenham Hotspur v Watford: Premier League preview Monday, April 30, 2018 Tottenham Hotspur host Watford on Monday night knowing they must claim victory to ease their top four worries. A win for Chelsea on Saturday now sees the Blues two points behind Spurs, who sit fourth in the table currently. But fans heading to Wembley will be hopeful of victory as Mauricio Pochettino’s men take on a Hornets side who have only taken two points from their last six games. What the managers are saying: Mauricio Pochettino : "We need to forget what happened behind us. We need to win. It's in our hands to be in the top four and play Champions League . It's only up to us to achieve this." Javi Gracia: "I think all the players, strikers, live by goals but in this moment for us it would be a good moment to score at Wembley and break this bad relation with the goal and to get a result. Predicted XIs: Tottenham XI: Lloris; Aurier, S...

https://ift.tt/2JE4KXq Christian Fuchs has confirmed he will leave Leicester when his current contract expires in 2019. The Austrian defender will return to New York, where his family live, following four years at the King Power Stadium. Fuchs, who joined on a free transfer from Schalke in 2015, was a key part of the club's stunning Premier League title win in 2015/16. He said: "I promised my wife I would be coming home. I also want to see my children growing up, it's good we have FaceTime because letters wouldn't work," the former Austria international told Press Association Sport. "It was already a big decision extending my contract one more year but it was a good thing for the family. "I've enjoyed my time in Leicester, I've had the biggest success here and I love the club." The Foxes have missed out on European football and boss Claude Puel, who only joined in October, has come under fire after two wins from 11 league games. Bu...

https://ift.tt/2Fs21Oc Liverpool star Emre Can celebrates Monday, April 30, 2018 Liverpool star Emre Can has agreed a five-year deal with Juventus . The midfielder is out of contract at Anfield in the summer and he has refused to pen fresh terms. It means the Germany international can leave for free at the end of the season and, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, he is set for Juventus. Can has reportedly agreed terms on a five-year contract with the Italian champions after months of negotiations. Juventus have held the longest interest of any club in the 24-year-old, but it was feared he could be tempted by other offers. Paris Saint-Germain are said to have made a lucrative proposal, while Bayern Munich have been keeping tabs on him too. However, Can is now ready to join Juve and the deal will be done once the final details are given the green light. Let's block ads! (Why?) April 30, 2018 at 02:26PM Premier League https://ift.tt/2DuDU4v

https://ift.tt/2w44Y8q Liverpool have been dealt a huge blow as Jurgen Klopp’s assistant Zeljko Buvan will miss the rest of the season. The Liverpool Echo say Buvac has taken some time away from football due to personal reasons, meaning he will be absent for the remainder of 2017/18. Buvac has worked with Klopp for years and is perhaps the most trusted member of his coaching staff, but just who is the man said to be the German’s ‘brains’? talkSPORT give you a lowdown on Buvac, and you can learn all about him below… WHO IS ZELJKO BUVAC? Zeljko Buvac is a 56-year-old former footballer who is now an assistant manager at Liverpool. Born in the former Yugoslavia, Buvac’s playing career saw him represent clubs in Bosnia and Germany, including a three year spell at Mainz 05 while Jurgen Klopp was also a player for the Rhineland club. He retired as a player in 1998, and immediately became manager of the final club he represented on the pitch, Neukirchen. After three years he left ...

https://ift.tt/2rae6CG Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed he has not spoken to Steven Gerrard about taking over as manager of Scottish rivals Rangers. But, he told talkSPORT the former Liverpool captain has ‘always wanted to manage’ and believes he will go on to manage the Reds ‘one day’. Reports claim Rangers are close to appointing the former Liverpool and England skipper as their next permanent boss after ‘productive talks’. Some sources even claim Gerrard has already accepted the job and will be unveiled as the new Gers boss in due course . Rodgers joined the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on Monday morning after guiding Celtic to a seventh consecutive Scottish league title, his second in charge at Parkhead, with a big win in the Old Firm derby on Sunday . And, asked about the rumours linking Anfield hero Gerrard with taking over at the Ibrox, the Northern Irishman said: “At the moment there’s a lot of speculation going on around it… so I’m a wee bit reluctant to t...

England have lost some vastly experienced players to international retirement since the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney having boasted over 300 caps between them when they called it a day. FIFA.com takes a look at the contenders to fill their boots.

https://ift.tt/2HD4JXd Zeljko Buvac has quit Liverpool Monday, April 30, 2018 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will be without his trusted assistant Zeljko Buvac for the remainder of the season. The Bosnian coach, who has been Klopp's right-hand man for the past 17 years, is to take a leave of absence due to personal reasons. Reports emerged late on Sunday that  Buvac had sensationally quit the club two days before their Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Roma following a bust-up with the Reds manager. Liverpool have now confirmed Buvac will spend some time away from the club, but deny suggestions he has quit. The club insist he remains a Liverpool employee and his position at the club is not affected by this absence. Buvan has been Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man for the past 17 years, the pair having stuck a close friendship in their playing days. The pair enjoyed success at  Mainz and Borussia Dortmund bef...

https://ift.tt/2r55Cwu Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been tipped with a place in the England squad by Arsenal legend Ray Parlour . Parlour, who himself won 10 caps for the Three Lions, was impressed by the 22-year-old’s ‘brilliant’ performance for Crystal Palace on Saturday, when he scored one of their five goals in the demolition of hapless Leicester City . Loftus-Cheek has caught Gareth Southgate’s eye since his summer loan switch to Selhurst Park, and he has already represented the Three Lions twice. His debut came against Germany back on November 10 when Loftus-Cheek played the full 90 minutes of a 0-0 draw, before he started the 0-0 draw against Brazil four days later, only to go off after just 35 minutes due to injury. With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s recent injury, picked up in Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final defeat of Roma , ruling him out this summer’s World Cup, there is a spot in Southgate’s squad for a midfielder to earn a place on the plane to Russia. And Parlour be...

https://ift.tt/2Hz2vrE Brendan Rodgers has told talkSPORT he is ‘happy’ at Celtic and has no interest in taking over from Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager at the moment. After guiding Celtic to their seventh straight Scottish Premiership title, his second in charge of the Glasgow club, Rodgers has been linked with a surprise return to the Premier League with Arsenal. ​ READ MORE:  Celtic 5-0 Rangers: Old Firm thrashing secures seventh-consecutive league title for the Bhoys The former Liverpool boss has been among the host of coaches linked with the Emirates Stadium job, after Wenger announced he will leave the Gunners at the end of the season after 22 years in charge. Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond even admitted the Scottish champions will not stand in the manager’s way if he was approached to take over in north London. But Rodgers has insisted he has no plans to leave Celtic right now, as he eyes a historic ‘double-treble’ in Parkhead. Asked about the s...

https://ift.tt/2vUXowM Tony Cascarino has compared Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Michael Ballack has said he’s already as good as Chelsea’s summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko. Loftus-Cheek, the 22-year-old midfielder, starred for Crystal Palace on Saturday as they demolished Leicester 5-0. He got on the scoresheet to cap a showing in which he dominated the midfield, earning a lot of well-deserved praise. And Cascarino joined talkSPORT on Monday morning to rave about Loftus-Cheek, who joined Palace from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal last summer, saying he will be part of the Blues’ first-team next year. “He’s Michael Ballack of the midfield,” the former Stamford Bridge striker said on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast . “He can be an attacker, he shields the ball brilliantly, and for Wilf [Zaha’s] goal… his tight control in possession - he does it brilliantly. “You cannot ignore him. “He won’t be the Mo Salah, the Kevin De Bruyne that’s let go by Chelsea. “If any club thinks they ar...

https://ift.tt/2HHLVBR Here's a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Monday’s newspapers and online... Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s long-term assistant, Zeljko Buvac, has left the Anfield club after a row with the German. Klopp and Buvac have worked together for 17 years and the Buvac is described as “the brain” behind the team's 'Gegenpressing' approach. (Daily Record) Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has refused to confirm whether he will be in charge of the club next season.  (Daily Mirror) Arsene Wenger will take "four or five weeks" before deciding his next move when he leaves Arsenal at the end of the season.  (London Evening Standard) Pep Guardiola has said   Manchester City  will not sign more than two players during the summer transfer window.  (Manchester Evening News) Chelsea are preparing a bid for Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld in the summer.  Spurs are braced for...