J.J. Adams of The Province newspaper joined Sportsnet 650 to recap what was a eye-opening media day held by the Vancouver Whitecaps on Tuesday when many players revealed their displeasure with some of their teammates.
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J.J. Adams of The Province newspaper joined Sportsnet 650 to recap what was a eye-opening media day held by the Vancouver Whitecaps on Tuesday when many players revealed their displeasure with some of their teammates.
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Craig Goodwin scored two superb goals as Adelaide beat Sydney FC 2-1 at Coopers Stadium to lift the FFA Cup.
Goodwin put Adelaide in front after 25 minutes with an outstanding free kick, but just three minutes later the holders levelled via an Adam Le Fondre penalty kick.
But Goodwin produced the winner in the 74th minute with a rocket into the top corner, giving Adelaide revenge for defeat to Sydney FC in last season's final. The ex-Valencia star is on hot form for Borussia Dortmund.
The ex-Valencia star is on hot form for Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona priced Denis Suarez out of a move to Italy last summer, it has been revealed.
Denis hasn't made the pitch for Barca since mid September and was again in the stands for last night's Champions League win over Inter Milan.
Read more on Tribal FootballANDREAS CHRISTENSEN is set to be offered an escape from his Chelsea misery by Thierry Henry and Monaco.
The Danish international made 40 appearances last season under former boss Antonio Conte as he was voted the Blues’ Young Player of the Year.
Andreas Christensen has been offered an escape route out of ChelseaPA:Press Association
But the centre-back has failed to figure at all in the Premier League this term with his only appearances coming in the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
The 22-year-old, signed by Chelsea from Bronby six years ago, recently voiced his unhappiness and hinted at a move despite under contract until 2022.
Monaco, the 2017 French champions, have now set their sights on a move for Christensen.
The wealthy Monte Carlo outfit are struggling near the foot of Ligue 1.
Thierry Henry wants to bring the defender to MonacoAFP
Christensen is yet to start a Premier League game this seasonGetty Images
Arsenal legend Henry, who has newly been appointed club coach, is planning a raft of January signings to galvanise the club.
And Monaco possess an extra ace up their sleeves in sporting director Michael Emenalo – who knows Christensen well from their time together at Stamford Bridge.
HAZARD LIGHTS Chelsea monitoring Eden Hazard fitness as star man complains of back issuesBorussia Monchengladbach, where the Dane spent two successful seasons, have also expressed an interest in taking him back.
However the German club had to admit defeat in the face of the defender’s likely salary demands.
Monaco would have no such constraints as they seek to rebuild after a dire start to the season.
And French sources claim boss Henry hopes to sign Christensen on an initial loan with the view to a permanent move.
The 22-cap international has made 46 senior Blues appearances, and played 82 times for Monchengladbach – scoring seven goals for the Bundesliga side.
Monaco lost 2-1 at Strasbourg in Henry’s first game in charge.
They are joint bottom of Ligue 1 and are 24 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
It’s a Titanic find.
NASA photographed a near-perfect rectangular iceberg in Antarctica last week, which looked more like a smooth skating rink than a block of ice.
“The iceberg's sharp angles and flat surface indicate that it probably recently calved from the ice shelf,” NASA ICE said Wednesday...
Agnew looks at the very real prospect in this Notes from Italy piece.
Newly elected president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina (Getty Images) Agnew looks at the very real prospect in this Notes from Italy piece.
Dan Thomas and Steve Nicol recap Saturday's Premier League action, including Jose Mourinho's touchline scuffle and Man City's 5-0 thrashing of Burnley.
Steve Nicol believes Jose Mourinho was well within his rights to react the way he did after he was taunted by Chelsea assistant coach Mauro Ianni.
ESPN FC's Dan Thomas and Steve Nicol look ahead to Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus' Champions match against Manchester United.
Maurizio Sarri criticizes his Chelsea team for drifting away from his preferred tactics after Manchester United's equalizer.
Jose Mourinho was involved in an unsavoury clash with Chelsea coach Marco Ianni following Ross Barkley's 96th minute equaliser.
ESPN FC's Paul Mariner understands the emotions late on at Stamford Bridge, but feels Man United should've kept their foot on the pedal in the late stages.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaks about his side's 2-2 draw against Chelsea and the sideline scuffle in stoppage time.
There was an ugly end at Stamford Bridge after Jose Mourinho was taunted by Chelsea's second assistant coach Marco Ianni following Ross Barkley's late equaliser.
Jose Mourinho was involved in an unsavoury clash with Chelsea coach Marco Ianni following Ross Barkley's 96th-minute equaliser.
English Premier League: Ross Barkley (90 + 6') Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United
English Premier League: Anthony Martial (73') Chelsea 1-2 Manchester United
English Premier League: Anthony Martial (55') Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United LONDON, England -- Anthony Martial has played down talk of a rift with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after scoring twice against Chelsea.
The Frenchman's second half double put United on the brink of a first win at Stamford Bridge since 2012 before Ross Barkley's 96th-minutes equaliser.
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Martial, who is yet to sign a contract extension at Old Trafford, was criticised by Mourinho during the summer for going AWOL after leaving the preseason tour of the U.S. to attend the birth of his son....MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are scouting PSV’s Steven Bergwijn, according to reports in Holland.
The 20-year-old winger has impressed at the start of the campaign after the Dutch side rejected summer bids from Torino and Bordeaux.
Getty - Contributor PSv winger Steven Bergwijn is being monitored by Manchester United and Liverpool[/caption]
De Telegraaf claims United and Liverpool sent scouts to run the rule over the attacker during PSV’s Champions League loss to Inter Milan earlier this month.
Bergwijn has scored four goals in ten appearances for the Eredivisie champions who are desperate to hold on to their star man.
The pacey winger impressed on his senior international debut for Holland in the convincing 3-0 win over Germany last Saturday.
United boss Jose Mourinho wants a specialist winger to add to the squad at Old Trafford to provide service from the flanks for Romelu Lukaku.
Man United and Liverpool sent scouts to watch Steven Bergwijn play against Inter Milan in the Champions LeagueGetty - Contributor
Steven Bergwijn impressed on his Holland debut against GermanyGetty - Contributor
Bergwijn penned a new deal in June with the Dutch champions to keep him at the Philips Stadion until 2022.
And despite to constant speculation about his future, Berjwin is in no rush to leave Eindhoven.
He said: “I am not concerned with big clubs or with rumours about interest.
“I have remained with PSV this summer because I want to continue the line here to the end of the season.”
South American clubs could have conquered the Asian market, but an insular view made this impossible.
Liverpool fans in Hong Kong (Getty Images) South American clubs could have conquered the Asian market, but an insular view made this impossible.SYDNEY — Usain Bolt scored twice in his first start for the Central Coast Mariners in an A-League trial match on Friday before being substituted with about 15 minutes remaining. The retired eight-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter is trying to secure a place with the Mariners for this season, which begins for the Mariners on […]
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The ESPN FC crew answer your tweets on Kylian Mbappe's links to Real Madrid, Philippe Countinho's woes at the Camp Nou and much more.
Arturo Vidal's disgruntled social media posts showed a lack of respect towards his Barcelona teammates, the Catalan club's general manager has told Mundo Deportivo.
Vidal posted an angry face emoji on his Instagram story following Barca's Champions League win over Tottenham last Wednesday, when he only came on for the final few minutes.
The Chile international then sparked a fresh controversy after Sunday's draw at Valencia, when he was an unused substitute, after posting and then deleting...
Arsenal will be thrashed in the near future due to their defensive frailties, club legend Paul Merson has claimed.
The Gunners made it eight on the bounce with Sunday's 5-1 win over Fulham.
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The agent of Paul Pogba denies the Manchester United midfielder is up for sale.
But Mino Raiola admits Pogba is in a "delicate moment" as tension continues with manager Jose Mourinho.
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