Frank Lampard bemoans fixture pile-up impact on Chelsea training
Frank Lampard feels Chelsea's hectic schedule is hampering efforts to work through the team's difficulties on the training pitch.
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Rafael Nadal will be giving 'the best he can' to be match ready at the French Open, says Justine Henin
Justine Henin believes Rafael Nadal will be giving «the best he can» to get back to full fitness for the French Open in May. Nadal revealed on Friday that he will not be participating in Barcelona as he is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left leg picked up at the Australian Open in January. Ad Nadal had already withdrawn from Indian Wells, the Miami Open and the Monte Carlo Masters as he focuses on returning to full fitness.
Newcastle United reject ‘dark arts’ claims as Eddie Howe thanks Unai Emery for ‘Sliding Doors’ moment
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has said he is not the master of Premier League “dark arts” despite claims to the contrary by the likes of Erik ten Hag and Thomas Frank. In fact, he does not even know where the tag has come from as he says it does not reflect how his Newcastle United team have performed this campaign. The Magpies have shocked the top flight this season with their quick, compact and pressing style, much akin to the first incarnation of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
Klopp says Liverpool can't afford 'Ferrari' signings with Bellingham deal out of reach
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said budget constraints have stopped the club from going after glamorous "Ferrari" signings as the the Reds were reportedly priced out of the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
Klopp says Liverpool can’t afford ‘Ferrari’ signings with Bellingham out of reach
Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Barcelona Open as he continues injury recuperation: 'I'm still not prepared'
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has not played since the Australian Open due to a muscular injury in his left leg.
Football rumours: Liverpool end interest in Jude Bellingham swoop
England midfielder Jude Bellingham will not be heading to Liverpool from Borussia Dortmund in the summer according to multiple reports.
Holger Rune shows clay class in win over Dominic Thiem in Monte Carlo to suggest changing of guard
The first Masters 1000 tournament of the European clay swing is well under way in Monte Carlo with Novak Djokovic heading a field of the ATP’s leading names. However, while world No.