Ricardo Quaresma stepping it up for Portugal / Image via sportbible.com
It was much more than a golden-leaf hairstyle that marked Ricardo Quaresma’s influential Euro 2016 final performance for Portugal.
The 33-year-old winger was given an unexpected chance to shine as he was introduced after 25 minutes in the game to replace his captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal all-time record goal scorer collided with Dimitri Payet and was unable to continue with his knee injury. Tears and standing ovation as Ronaldo was taken off got replaced by a slight anxious feeling in the gut following the introduction of Ricardo Quaresma.
Euro 2016 the catalyst for change
The 33-year-old Portugal international made one start at the competition and his appearance in the final match …
Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to ESPN.
Manager Jose Mourinho, who together with Matic won the Premier League title with the Blues in 2015, is keen to be reunited with the Serbia international as he prepares for a season back in the Champions League.
The twenty-eight year old is currently in his second spell at Stamford Bridge having re-signed from Benfica three-and-a-half years ago.
Since returning to England, he has racked up one hundred and fifty-one appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals.
As well as his title triumph two years ago he won the League Cup in the same season while he played in all but three league games as Chelsea reclaimed the Premier League trophy from L…
Part of the job is to make difficult decisions – Chelsea boss Potter on Ten Hag´s handling of Ronald
Graham Potter acknowledged that difficult decisions are part of management following Erik ten Hag s handling of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
Ten Hag has forced Ronaldo to train away from the first team after the Portugal international took himself down the tunnel at Old Trafford before the end of United s 2-0 win against Tottenham on Wednesday.
Ronaldo will not be in the squad for United s trip to Chelsea on Saturday following his manager s statement after the Spurs game that he would deal with the player s behaviour.
I can t really comment because I don t know the ins and outs but he s taken his stance, sometimes you have to do that. Then you need the club s support. From the outside, that s what s happened, Blues head coach Potter said at a press co…
Gianluigi Donnarumma s move to Paris Saint-Germain dominated headlines following a busy off-season in the French capital.
Donnarumma was part of an incredible transfer window for PSG, which included the likes of Lionel Messi and Achraf Hakimi arriving.
But Donnarumma is already reportedly considering his future with the Ligue 1 giants.
TOP STORY – DONNARUMMA WEIGHING UP FUTURE
Gianluigi Donnarumma will leave Paris Saint-Germain if he continues to be overlooked in favour of Keylor Navas, according to Calciomercato.
Donnarumma only joined PSG from Milan on a free transfer at the start of the season, but he has found himself playing second fiddle to Navas in Paris.
The Italy international has already been linked with Juventus a…
After Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park yesterday Chelsea decided to part company with boss Carlo Ancelotti.
There have been doubts of the Italian’s future for the last few months and he has now paid the price for his sides poor displays.
Confirmed
The Blues confirmed the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti in a statement on the clubs official website: Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Carlo Ancelotti parted company with the club today (Sunday, 22nd May).
The owner and board would like to thank Carlo for his contribution and achievements since taking over as manager in July 2009, which included winning the Double for the first time in the club s history.
“However, this season s performances have fallen short of expectations and …
Market: Gremio win
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Two sides who find themselves battling it out at opposite ends of the Serie A table, Gremio will welcome Coritiba to the Arena do Gremio on Sunday night.
Starting with the hosts, making an immediate return to winning ways following the international break in midweek, Gremio should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. While Renato Portaluppi’s men might have only made their Serie A return this season, the Immortal Tricolor have continued to gain a string of plaudits from across Brazil’s top-flight. Last seen a few days ago storming their way to a stellar 3-1 romp at home against America MG, the former Flamengo boss has seen his high-flying squad win five of their previous six domestic appearances a run that stems all t…