Author Archive: Jack Hughes
Senior at University of Connecticut, studying Communications
PSG’s Ezequiel Lavezzi Eyeing Move to Milan
Paris Saint Germain striker Ezequiel Lavezzi is said to be looking to move to either AC Milan or Inter Milan this off season. There have been reports that both AC Milan and Inter Milan have sparked interest in Lavezzi as he could bolster the offense for both squads and that he has not ruled out [...]
Paul Walsh: Tottenham Cannot Lose Gareth Bale
Former Tottenham striker Paul Walsh says Tottenham should not be bullied into selling Gareth Bale over this upcoming off-season. Gareth Bale has had a bit of a coming out party this year, the PFA player of the year nominee has racked up 18 goals this season for Tottenham and helped them rise the ranks in [...]
Arsenal Fullback Nacho Monreal Not Focused on Robin van Persie
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has stressed to his teammates that the return of Robin van Persie to the Emirates Stadium must not distract them from the task at hand. The match on Sunday will be the first appearance Van Persie has made at the Emirates since he left the Gunners to sign a €24 million [...]
Bayern Munich Not Getting Ahead of Themselves
Despite the impressive 4-0 win over Barcelona on Monday, Bayern Munich’s management and players realize they need to remain focused on the task at hand and not look ahead to the Champions League final. Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has been particularly grounded when asked about his clubs fine showing on Monday and was fully [...]
Gerard Pique: No Excuse for Barcelona’s Champions League Defeat
After falling 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final to Bayern Munich, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admitted there was no reason for the club to have lost the way they did. The game did not finish without a bit of controversy, though. The refereeing has been called into question on two of [...]
Patrick Vieira Hopes Samir Nasri will Stay with Manchester City
Manchester City football development executive Patrick Vieira wants midfielder Samir Nasri to stay with the club next season despite what has been considered within the club a disappointing season. The last silver lining left for City is their FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic, which is a small consolation regardless. City looked to defend their Premier [...]
Liverpool’s Suarez Not For Sale
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has insisted that the club will not sell Luis Suarez this summer and will use him as the building block to get back to the top of the Premier League. Rumors have begun to swirl around the future of the Uruguayan striker, as their are reports teams who can offer [...]
Arsenal News: Joel Campbell Looks to Stay at Real Betis
According to Joel Campbell’s agent, the on loan forward is hoping to extend his stay with Real Betis and continue to develop his game in Spain. The 20-year-old who has bounced around a bit the last few years but has settled into a role that is allowing him to develop against top competition. The Betis [...]
Manchester United: Robin van Persie Snaps Scoreless Streak against Stoke City
Robin van Persie expressed extreme bliss to have finally ended his goalless streak this past Sunday in Manchester United’s 2-0 win against Stoke City. RVP was awarded a penalty kick in the 66th minute of the match after Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson fouled him in the box. The Dutchmen put home his first goal in [...]
Rafael Benitez Critical of Refs in FA Cup Loss
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes the refs missed an obvious penalty call at the end of their 2-1 semi-final loss to Manchester City this past Sunday. Benitez has taken a much more offense to the fact that Chelsea was not awarded a penalty when Manchester City defender grabbed Chelsea striker Fernando Torres in the box, [...]
AC Milan Transfer News: Robinho Taking Offers
AC Milan midfielder Robinho is not ruling out the possibility of leaving the club when his contract is up as reports of interest from Flamingo have begun to surface. Robinho joined AC Milan from Manchester City in 2010 has enjoyed a decent bit of success in his time in Serie A. He has netted 22 [...]
Andre Villas-Boas Has Full Faith in Emmanuel Adebayor
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has put his full support into struggling striker Emmanuel Adebayor and believes he can provide the scoring while other Spurs are sidelined. Adebayor has been under heavy criticism this year has he has been more or less a bust for the Spurs who have risen to the top of the Premier [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson Claims Luck Got the Best of Manchester United in Derby Loss
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels that luck was the ultimate decider in their 2-1 derby loss to Manchester City on Monday. This loss cut United’s lead at the top of the EPL from 15 points to 12 points ahead of second-placed City. Despite the large lead they still maintain, Ferguson believes he could [...]
Transfer News: Gonzalo Higuain May Leave Real Madrid in the Summer
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has hinted at the fact that he may be leaving Real Madrid this summer. Higuain has played at the Bernabeu since 2006 and has enjoyed a very successful career with the club. The 25-year-old has netted a total of 103 goals with Madrid, and tallied a career high of 27 [...]
Chelsea Transfer News: Fernando Torres Optimistic About Future
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is confident in his ability and future at Stamford Bridge despite his struggles since joining the Blues. Torres admitted to The Daily Mail that he is not the player that he once was and wants desperately to regain the skills he possessed through every other stage of his career. ”I want to [...]
Tottenham’s Jermain Defoe Injured
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is likely to be sidelined for up to three matches as he has aggravated a muscle injury. The 30-year-old has been ruled out for the Spurs Europa League quarter-final against Basel on Thursday. Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas confirmed the unlikelihood that the English national would be in action. According to Sky [...]
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