Ashworth plotting NUFC swoop for "underrated" £41m "leader", Howe needs him badly - opinion
An update has emerged regarding Newcastle United‘s pursuit of Nathan Ake heading into the upcoming summer transfer window…
Netherlands Sport News
Dumoulin to retire at the end of the season
Dutch cyclist Tom Dumoulin will retire from professional cycling after the 2022 season, the former Giro d' Italia champion announced on Friday.
Tom Dumoulin: Jumbo-Visma rider announces he will retire from cycling at the end of the season
Jumbo-Visma rider Tom Dumoulin has announced that he will retire from professional cycling at the end of the season. The Dutch rider, who won a time trial silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last year, competed at the Giro d'Italia last month but faded in the mountains before eventually pulling out of the race. Ad/> Dumoulin's contract is due to expire at the end of this year and it is then that he will leave the sport.
Louis van Gaal could influence Erik ten Hag's Manchester United selection
It seemed when Manchester United bought Donny van de Beek, they did not have a clear plan in mind for how they were going to integrate him into the squad. He failed to truly make an impact under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his struggles culminated in him being sent out on loan to Everton in January.
A tribute to John Obi Mikel, Nigeria creator turned Chelsea water carrier
In 10 years at Chelsea, John Obi Mikel scored six goals in 374 games. Reliable but rarely a regular, his highlights reel from his time at Stamford Bridge is hardly a showstopper. But it could have been so different…
Virgil van Dijk critical of "strange" UEFA decision after Liverpool run-in
Virgil van Dijk has questioned the need to play four Nations League games at the end of what has been a relentless season.
'He is the Player of the Year' - Louis van Gaal says Kevin De Bruyne is the best, but winning Ballon d'Or is tricky
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has described Kevin De Bruyne as the best player in the world and deserving of the Ballon d’Or, but feels his position as a midfielder counts against him. De Bruyne has arrived on international duty with Belgium on the back of another stunning season with Manchester City, as his consistent excellence played a part in them fending off Liverpool and winning the Premier League.
Things must change at Man Utd under Ten Hag, says Ronaldo
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has backed incoming boss Erik ten Hag to deliver trophies at the club next season but cautioned that the new manager must be afforded time to implement changes needed to make the team a credible force.