Champions League

Subterms

    More stories

    • 250 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Liverpool loanee has brutal start to life at new club as he’s fined and ‘team-mates are astonished he keeps starting’

      by

      LIVERPOOL loanee Stefan Bajcetic has allegedly caused quite a stir at new club RB Salzburg.The 19-year-old joined the Austrian side on loan in August and has made five appearances.Stefan Bajcetic has struggled since joining RB SalzburgCredit: APFormer Liverpool star Bobby Clark has also failed to impress in AustriaCredit: GettyBut his performances have been so poor that some of his team-mates have questioned why he regularly plays, according to Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung.To make matters worse for Bajcetic, he was given a 1/10 rating by Krone following Salzburg’s 5-0 defeat to Sturm Graz on Sunday.The newspaper described him as “looking like a foreign body” in midfield.His team-mates all received the same rating following the dismal loss.Read More in FootballLast week, it was revealed that Bajcetic received a fine for being late to training ahead of a 4-0 Champions League defeat to Brest.His team-mate, Bobby Clark, is also struggling to impress at the Red Bull Arena.The teenager joined RB Salzburg from Liverpool in a £10million transfer this summer.He followed former Reds assistant Pep Lijnders to Austria when he was appointed manager of the Red Bulls.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn six first team appearances, Clark has managed just one assist.Salzburg have been struggling in the Austrian Bundesliga following the arrival of Lijnders.Arne Slot aims dig at Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss says ‘I’m a stupid manager if 12.30pm kick offs are more difficult’ They currently sit fifth with 13 points from seven games.In the Champions League they are down in 34th following two defeats.Meanwhile, Liverpool sit top of the Premier League table and fifth in the Champions League.Liverpool go DutchWHO’S who in the Liverpool dugout next season.Manager Arne Slot, 45Slot has led Feyenoord for three seasons, wining the Eredivisie title in 2023 and the KNVB Cup in  2024.A former footballer in Holland, he is known to be a perfectionist and favours attacking football like Jurgen Klopp.Assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, 49Hulshoff currently serves as Ronald Koeman’s assistant manager with the Holland national team and also works alongside Slot at Feyenoord.He has had two spells as manager at little-known Dutch side Cambuur.Head of performance Ruben Peeters, 31A former fitness coach at Genk, Peeters has been working with Slot at Feyenoord since 2021. The Belgian has a Master’s Degree in Sports Sciences.Chief analyst Etienne Reijnen, 37Former centre back who retired from football in 2020 to move into coaching.In October 2023, Reijnen joined Feyenoord as assistant coach, to focus on analysing and providing technical advise to Arne Slot. More

    • 200 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal considering major change to match-day rules after Conor McGregor’s bizarre antics on Emirates Stadium pitch

      by

      ARSENAL have launched an inquiry after Conor McGregor’s antics on the pitch with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.The UFC legend was in the stands for the Gunners’ 2-0 Champions League win over PSG last Tuesday.Conor McGregor went onto the pitch after Arsenal’s win over PSGCredit: @thenotoriousmmaHe played football and posed for snaps with Declan Rice and Bukayo SakaCredit: @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor was videoed play-fighting with Saka on the pitchAfter the final whistle, McGregor made his way from a VIP area to the pitch.He then enjoyed a kickabout on the field before being greeted by Saka and Rice.The Notorious jokingly kicked and grappled the winger as he warned the Irishman to “be careful” while play-fighting.Reports from The Times say that McGregor did not have permission to go onto the pitch and ignored requests for him to go inside.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal have launched an investigation into how it happened.They are considering changing match day rules to see if special arrangement can be made between players and celeb fans.McGregor got tickets to the game via a third party site called 1 Access.The company provide corporate sport packages to the rich and famous.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS1 Access are believed to have a box at the Emirates Stadium within an area that players often hang out after matches.Reports state he was not a guest of Arsenal and the club want to distance themselves from his “brand”.I’m mum of an Arsenal star – I have a side hustle to help parents of Premier League footballers Arsenal ratings vs Southampton: Saka saves nervy Gunners with Jesus low on confidenceARSENAL came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in front of a temporarily anxious Emirates crowd.Here’s how SunSport’s Ivan Speck rated every Arsenal player…David Raya – 6A spectator for most of the game. Could do anything to keep out Cameron Archer’s curling opener.Thomas Partey – 6Swapped his usual defensive midfield role for right-back, though given the one-way traffic, he barely had any defensive duties.But he supported Saka at every opportunity.William Saliba – 6Dependable as always when he was needed, which was mostly in the second half.Could have closed down Archer more quickly for the Southampton goal, but not alone in that.Gabriel – 6Spent more time in the Southampton box trying to get his head on corners than in his own area, especially in the first half.Handled the giant Paul Onuachu well when Southampton threw him on.Riccardo Calafiori – 5Given a couple of uncomfortable moments by Tyler Dibling.Did not seem to know which way the St Mary’s youngster was going half the time.Jorginho – 6Inches wide with a searing low shot late in the first half.Probed but rarely found an incisive pass through the yellow shirts. Taken off after an hour.Declan Rice – 6His usual solid self and tried to take on a more creative role with Southampton camped out in front of their own area, but prefers an open game to showcase his box-to-box talents.Raheem Sterling  – 7A freedom about his play. Happy to take on defenders at pace with his dancing feet.Unlucky not to finish off one dazzling run and even more unfortunate to be taken off after an hour.But was robbed of the ball for the Saints opener.Bukayo Saka – 9A game of two halves. Had to cope with being double-teamed every time he picked up the ball in the first half and there was disbelief around the Emirates when he launched one shot high into the stands.The second period was a different story. Tore Southampton to shreds time and again.A brilliant floated cross for Gabriel Martinelli to put Arsenal ahead, then a typically clinical finish for his side’s third.Kai Havertz – 8Proved his worth again as a scorer of important goals with the crucial equaliser just as nerves were beginning to jangle around the Emirates.Gabriel Jesus – 4Too long in the shadows has drained him of the belief he had when he first arrived at Arsenal as the main man up front.Two tame shots summed up his current ineffectiveness.SUBSGabriel Martinelli (Sterling 60) – 8Three weeks ago, his role in the Arsenal side was in question.His form has returned in spades with a second Premier League goal in successive weeks.Leandro Trossard (Jesus 61) – 7Like Martinelli, welcomed as a hero when he came on. Has become an important player in this Arsenal team. His run led to the third Arsenal goal.Mikel Merino (Jorginho 61) – 6A first Premier League appearance in Arsenal colours. Introduced just as the games was opening up and will benefit from the taster.Takehiro Tomiyasu (Partey 84) – 6Back from injury. Given a run out towards the end to ease him back into first team duties.Jakub Kiwior (Calafiori 90) – 6Introduced late on when the game was won. Not much to do. More

    • 288 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Watch David de Gea save TWO penalties in the same game as Man Utd fans moan ‘dumping him for Onana a sackable offence’

      by

      DAVID DE GEA conjured TWO penalty saves in the same game to leave Manchester United fans ranting and raving.Ranting – that having Andre Onana rather than him in goal should be a “sackable offence” for Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag.Lovely doubly! Fiorentina ace Dodo hails hero keeper David de GeaCredit: ReutersAnd raving – that the Spaniard still has such quality.De Gea’s flying blocks either side of the break helped mid-table Fiorentina stun AC Milan 2-1.The 33-year-old – who was without a club for all of last season after being released by United in 2023 – thwarted Theo Hernandez’s low effort to the right corner in first-half stoppage-time.The 45-cap Spain ace then went full-stretch the other way to keep out a tame spot-kick from ex-Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham soon after the interval.READ MORE TOP STORIESFiorentina were clinging on to Yacine Adli’s 35th-minute opener.After double disappointment from the spot Milan did finally level on the hour – with a volley of spectacular technique from another ex-Blues’ frontman in Christian Pulisic.However, Albert Gudmundsson fired a 73rd-minute winner for Fiorentina.And it all ended in another spot of bother for Milan left-back Hernandez – with a red card after the final whistle.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited fans promptly homed in on De Gea’s save faster than the ex-Atletico Madrid stopper had latched onto Milan’s two penalties.A few supporters even claimed the keeper’s hot form was another reason Ten Hag should be axed.I tried Man United star Harry Maguire’s holiday to PresthavenOne blasted: “Dumping him for Onana was a sackable offence” – a reference to the Cameroonian arriving to replace De Gea in July 2023.DDG departed United that same month after 12 years, winning the Premier League and FA Cup once apiece.He remains seventh in the list for most United appearances ever, on 545 in all competitions.”Bring him back to Manchester,” pleaded one fan, while another posted: “Incredible reflexes, still one of the best goalkeepers in the world.”Other responses included “Ten Hag out”… “100 times better than Onana”… “Wish we’d kept him”… and “De Gea My Goat”.One supporter summed up the feeling by saying: “Two penalties, two saves. De Gea doing what he does best. Absolutely clutch.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut some fans reckon it’s best for all parties that De Gea and United have both moved on.And one even sounded bitter with his assessment: “Leaves United and then suddenly becomes a penalty specialist. Pathetic.”Man Utd player ratings vs Villa: Evans rolls back the years with Garnacho let downMANCHESTER UNITED eased the pressure slightly on boss Erik ten Hag with a hard-grafted stalemate at in-form Aston Villa.United looked much more solid defensively after Ten Hag rung the changes – though the Red Devils still have just eight points from seven Prem games.Here’s how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce rated 14th-placed United rated at Villa Park on Sunday.ANDRE ONANA – 7Guilty of sloppy distribution once or twice but his hands were safe enough and he did well to beat away a piledriver from Youri Tielemans to keep United on level terms.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6Managed to contain Jaden Philogene comfortably enough in the first 45 minutes but failed to appear for the second half and was replaced by Victor Lindelof.HARRY MAGUIRE – 6Booked for a high forearm challenge on Ollie Watkins but his afternoon ended at half-time after he appeared to jar his knee defending a corner.JONNY EVANS – 9Handled Ollie Watkins well in the first 45 and showed all his experience to deal with the twin threat of Watkins and Jhon Duran for the final half hour. Rolled back the years with a five-star display to earn his Man of the Match rating.DIOGO DALOT – 7Sat in and rarely got forward but snuffed out the threat of Leon Bailey and was tidy enough. Crucial block to deny Philogene a stoppage time winner.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 7Used all his experience to plug any gaps in United’s carefully constructed midfield. Dealt with the threat from Morgan Rogers well.KOBBIE MAINOO – 7Nothing flashy from the England midfielder who had his work cut out preventing Youri Tielemans carrying out his magic.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 6Fired in a first-half shot which Emi Martinez dealt with comfortably but shot hopelessly wide a couple of times after the break. Sloppy finishing let him down. BRUNO FERNANDES – 8United’s skipper only played after his red card against Spurs was overturned on appeal.Kept his cool here to avoid a third red card in three games – came closest for United with a free kick which crashed off the Villa crossbar.MARCUS RASHFORD – 7Taken off at half-time in Oporto and taken off after 64 minutes to save himself a second yellow card here! Looked United’s likeliest match-winner after forcing an early save from Martinez before bringing the best out in the Argentine World Cup winner with a sizzling effort which the ‘keeper tipped over. Booked for a foul on Cash.RASMUS HOJLUND – 6Put himself about and was involved in the clash which led to Ezri Konsa limping off. But lacked service and was replaced by Zirkzee just beyond the hour mark. Below par.SUBSMATTHIJS DE LIGT for Maguire (46 minutes) – 5 – Conceded a few fouls in dangerous areas. Still finding his feet.VICTOR LINDELOF for Mazraoui (46 mins) – 6 – First appearance since March but fitted in well as a stand-in right-back. Booked for a foul on Morgan Rogers.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE for Hojlund (64 mins) – 5 – Miles off the pace, failed to make any impact.ANTONY for Rashford (64 mins) – 6 – Brought out the best in Emi Martinez with a curler which was heading for the top bin until the keeper plucked it out of mid-air.CASEMIRO for Mainoo (85 mins) – 6 – Helped see out the match for United. More

    • 250 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Richard Keys demands Aston Villa give fans their money back after ‘worst game in Premier League history’ against Man Utd

      by

      ASTON VILLA should give their fans a refund after making them watch the “worst game in Premier League history”.That’s according to Richard Keys who was far from happy after sitting through the goalless draw with Manchester United.Richard Keys claims Aston Villa should return the fans’ money after a goalless draw with Manchester UnitedCredit: X / beINSPORTS_ENKeys claims Villa’s match with Man Utd was the worst he ever watchedCredit: AFPControversial former Sky presenter Keys was hosting coverage of the Villa Park snoozefest for Qatar-based beIN SPORTS.Villa had earned a sensational Champions League win over German heavyweights Bayern Munich in midweek.But Unai Emery’s side looked leggy a United team desperate to avoid defeat, with boss Erik ten Hag on the brink of the sack.After watching the 0-0 draw almost totally devoid of goalmouth action, Keys was far from impressed.Read More on FootballAnd he suggested fans should even be compensated for being subjected to the bore draw.Immediately after full-time, Keys told his viewers: “I’ve watched every Premier League game one for or another since 1992… and that is the worst I’ve ever seen.”Villa should give those fans their money back.”Keys, who has enjoyed a 48-year career as a sports broadcaster, then doubled down on his assertion on X.Most read in FootballKeys tweeted: “I have watched every PL game since 1992 in one form or another – this one might just be the worst I’ve ever seen.”United came close to snatching a victory when Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick rattled Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s crossbar.Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Player Ratings BreakdownMan Utd almost left with a victory against Aston VillaThe Villans, though, were left fuming when Marcus Rashford escaped a red card following a rough challenge on Leon Bailey.This result extended the Red Devils’ winless streak to five games across all competitions.It also marked the Manchester giants’ worst start to a Premier League season with only eight points in the first seven matches.Man Utd player ratings vs Villa: Evans rolls back the years with Garnacho let downMANCHESTER UNITED eased the pressure slightly on boss Erik ten Hag with a hard-grafted stalemate at in-form Aston Villa.United looked much more solid defensively after Ten Hag rung the changes – though the Red Devils still have just eight points from seven Prem games.Here’s how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce rated 14th-placed United rated at Villa Park on Sunday.ANDRE ONANA – 7Guilty of sloppy distribution once or twice but his hands were safe enough and he did well to beat away a piledriver from Youri Tielemans to keep United on level terms.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6Managed to contain Jaden Philogene comfortably enough in the first 45 minutes but failed to appear for the second half and was replaced by Victor Lindelof.HARRY MAGUIRE – 6Booked for a high forearm challenge on Ollie Watkins but his afternoon ended at half-time after he appeared to jar his knee defending a corner.JONNY EVANS – 9Handled Ollie Watkins well in the first 45 and showed all his experience to deal with the twin threat of Watkins and Jhon Duran for the final half hour. Rolled back the years with a five-star display to earn his Man of the Match rating.DIOGO DALOT – 7Sat in and rarely got forward but snuffed out the threat of Leon Bailey and was tidy enough. Crucial block to deny Philogene a stoppage time winner.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 7Used all his experience to plug any gaps in United’s carefully constructed midfield. Dealt with the threat from Morgan Rogers well.KOBBIE MAINOO – 7Nothing flashy from the England midfielder who had his work cut out preventing Youri Tielemans carrying out his magic.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 6Fired in a first-half shot which Emi Martinez dealt with comfortably but shot hopelessly wide a couple of times after the break. Sloppy finishing let him down. BRUNO FERNANDES – 8United’s skipper only played after his red card against Spurs was overturned on appeal.Kept his cool here to avoid a third red card in three games – came closest for United with a free kick which crashed off the Villa crossbar.MARCUS RASHFORD – 7Taken off at half-time in Oporto and taken off after 64 minutes to save himself a second yellow card here! Looked United’s likeliest match-winner after forcing an early save from Martinez before bringing the best out in the Argentine World Cup winner with a sizzling effort which the ‘keeper tipped over. Booked for a foul on Cash.RASMUS HOJLUND – 6Put himself about and was involved in the clash which led to Ezri Konsa limping off. But lacked service and was replaced by Zirkzee just beyond the hour mark. Below par.SUBSMATTHIJS DE LIGT for Maguire (46 minutes) – 5 – Conceded a few fouls in dangerous areas. Still finding his feet.VICTOR LINDELOF for Mazraoui (46 mins) – 6 – First appearance since March but fitted in well as a stand-in right-back. Booked for a foul on Morgan Rogers.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE for Hojlund (64 mins) – 5 – Miles off the pace, failed to make any impact.ANTONY for Rashford (64 mins) – 6 – Brought out the best in Emi Martinez with a curler which was heading for the top bin until the keeper plucked it out of mid-air.CASEMIRO for Mainoo (85 mins) – 6 – Helped see out the match for United. More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Real Madrid trigger Dani Carvajal contract clause in classy move after defender carried off in tears and out for season

      by

      REAL MADRID have extended Dani Carvajal’s contract until 2026 after his shocking injury that is expected to sideline him for the rest of the season.Carvajal, 32, suffered a horrific clash with Villarreal ace Yeremy Pino during Saturday’s 2-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu that caused his leg to bend unnaturally. Real Madrid have extended Dani Carvajal’s contract until 2026Credit: RexCarvajal’s leg was bent backwards in the challengeThe Real Madrid star screams in agonyCarvajal suffered a horrific injury against Villarreal and was stretchered off in tearsCredit: EPAHe was then seen in tears before being stretchered offReal ace Carvajal is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the seasonCredit: GettyCarvajal’s selfie from inside the ambulanceThe right-back was in such agony that he was immediately stretchered off in tears before boarding an ambulance to undergo tests at a nearby hospital.The defender posted a selfie from inside the ambulance.He later wrote on Instagram: “Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed, I’ll have to go through surgery and be off the pitch for a few months.”Already looking forward to starting recovery and coming back like a beast. Thank you so much for your messages, I feel very loved.”Read More on FootballReal confirmed the Spain international sustained a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, a rupture of the external collateral ligament and a rupture of the popliteus tendon in his right leg.The full-back is now set to undergo surgery with initial reports in Spain claiming he will be sidelined for the rest of the campaign.In a statement, Real Madrid said: “Following tests carried out on Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, the player has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, a ruptured external collateral ligament and a ruptured popliteus tendon in his right leg. He will undergo surgery in the coming days.”The club, though, rallied behind Carvajal at this difficult time with a classy move as they extended his deal, which was running out in June.Most read in FootballThe Spaniard has been with Los Blancos since 2002 when he was 10 years old and competed across all of their youth teams.After a year playing at Bayer Leverkusen, the defender joined Real’s senior team in 2013 and went on to win all major honours, including a staggering six Champions League trophies.Carvajal’s wife Daphne paid tribute to her husband and thanked the club for their support.She posted on Instagram: “It still feels like a bad dream. “To see how you were so sad and going through so much pain… and you tried to make me smile. I love and admire you immensely.”Your path back to where you are the happiest starts today. Stronger. Because you always give your all. You still have a lot to win, my life.Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal involved in furious spat with Barcelona boss Xavi during heated Copa del Rey El Clasico”Thank you for so many messages. And to our Real Madrid family, we felt so loved yesterday, I have no words.”This comes amid rumours suggesting Real are looking to sign Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract runs out in June.However, Carvajal’s new deal may have poured cold water on the speculation involving the star right-back. More

    • 238 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Cristiano Ronaldo tells Al-Nassr chiefs to make Kevin De Bruyne transfer offer he can’t refuse to leave Man City

      by

      CRISTIANO RONALDO has told Al-Nassr chiefs to make Kevin De Bruyne an offer he cannot refuse.Ronaldo is a huge fan of Manchester City hero KDB, who will be out of contract at the end of the season.Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Al-Nassr chiefs to sign Manchester City star Kevin De BruyneCredit: GettyDe Bruyne’s contract with Man City runs out in JuneCredit: GettyAnd the former United superstar has made a personal plea to his bosses to try and tempt De Bruyne, 33, to join him in Saudi Arabia.Icon Ronaldo wants them to go all out for the Belgian midfielder — stressing what a coup his capture would be for the Saudi league.De Bruyne’s representatives were discreetly sounded out last year.The playmaker is perfectly happy in Manchester and has never pushed to jump on the mega-money bandwagon.Read More on FootballYet the City star also admitted the incredible figures being mentioned could make it very difficult to turn down an official approach.De Bruyne is currently out injured but relaxed Etihad bosses plan to sit down to discuss his future when the timing is right.Yet they are aware there is no chance of coming close to the incredible £1million-a-week — plus £50MILLION signing-on fee — Al-Nassr are reportedly happy to pay him.The Belgium international has enjoyed a glittering nine-year stint at City.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDe Bruyne has amassed a staggering total of 103 goals and 171 assists in 388 appearances with the Citizens.Since his arrival from Wolfsburg in 2015, the midfield maestro has consistently been among the Citizens’ top performers.I know Cristiano Ronaldo but I didn’t know man behind the athlete, says Francis Ngannou about ‘motivator’ Man Utd iconThe Belgian has won a whopping six Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies, five League Cups and of course the 2023 Champions League.The attacking midfielder was also among Pep Guardiola’s standout performers in the 2022-23 Treble-winning campaign.Transfer fees scrapped Q&A: How landmark ruling could mean NFL-style trades and stars suing for millionsFORMER Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra has won his landmark case at the European Court of Justice.SunSport’s Martin Lipton explains what it was all about – and what it might mean for the future of football…What was the case about?Diarra argued Fifa’s transfer rules were illegal after the world body backed Lokomotiv Moscow’s claim that he had broken his contract by refusing to train with them.Is that it?No. Belgian club Charleroi wanted to sign Diarra but were told they would have to pay the money he was fined by Moscow, while Fifa refused to issue an International Transfer Certificate unless they coughed up.Okay, so what does the ruling mean?Theoretically players will have the right to break their contracts and switch clubs without a fee changing hands – just like any employee in any other industry.Hang on – does that mean the END of transfer fees?Potentially, yes. Although players would have to want to move.We would basically end up with a US-style “collective bargaining” model where players would be free to move within transfer windows without impunity.Clubs might be able to “trade” players – swap deals – but with no extra cash changing hands.Is everybody agreed about this?Absolutely not. Fifa claimed the ruling “only puts in question two paragraphs of two articles” of its transfer regulations.Yet the Judges said the current rules were “prohibited” under EU law and “anti-competitive” as they “limit the freedom of action” of players to change employer.Read SunSport’s full Q&A with football on the brink of the biggest shake-up in 30 years… More

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Bayern Munich chief takes swipe at former Premier League star ‘like tinnitus’ after stinging attack on Harry Kane

      by

      BAYERN MUNICH director of sport Max Eberl lambasted Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann after his stinging criticism of Harry Kane.Hamann, 51, slammed Bayern superstar Kane, 31, after Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa in the Champions League, claiming the England captain is unable to perform in big games.Dietmar Hamann lambasted Bayern Munich star Harry Kane’s performances in big matchesCredit: GettyHamann tore Kane’s performance against Aston Villa to shredsCredit: GettyBayern director of sport Max Eberl slammed Hamann’s criticism of KaneCredit: GettyThe star striker’s performances have come under scrutiny after he failed to score against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last week and then at Villa Park.And Hamann claims Kane has yet to justify the blockbuster £104million the Bavarians splashed to sign him from Tottenham last year.The ex-Germany international wrote on his column published by Sky Germany: “Harry Kane had a personally sobering evening in Birmingham – in addition to the defeat.”I said after the European Championship in the summer that he still has to prove that he is worth the 100million – even though he scored over 30 goals last year.Read More on Football”He wasn’t brought in to score a hat-trick against Darmstadt.”He was brought in to score against Leverkusen and Aston Villa and to score in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.”He hasn’t done that yet. I remain sceptical about the star striker.”However, Eberl would have none of it as he lashed out at Hamann shortly after the Champions League loss.Most read in FootballThe Bayern chief went as far as to compare the ex-Manchester City ace to “tinnitus in the ear”.Eberl said: “Didi Hamann is like a tinnitus in the ear. It comes up every three days.”Emi Martinez reveals Unai Emery’s genius pre-match preparation that inspired Aston Villa to win over Bayern MunichKane, though, has been a success at Bayern since his arrival last summer as he notched a staggering total of 44 goals and 12 assists in 45 appearances in his maiden campaign in Germany.And the England international has already registered 10 goals and five assists in just eight appearances across all competitions this season.Harry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.” More

    • 213 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Former Stoke flop and two-time Champions League winner makes shock transfer to 10th club of his career

      by

      STOKE flop and two-time Champions League winner Jese Rodriguez has signed for his 10th club to add to his nomadic career.Rodriguez, 31, has been a free agent since January after being released by Brazilian club Coritiba FC.Former Stoke flop Jese Rodriguez has signed for the 10th club of his careerCredit: AFP – GettyJese Rodriguez has signed for Malaysian champions Johor Southern TigersCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OfficialJohorThe two-time champions league winner was teased by the club on social mediaCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OfficialJohorHe was shrouded as a silhouette ahead of an eye-popping backgroundCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OfficialJohorHe was later revealed in the club’s red and blue kitCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OfficialJohorThe Spanish forward has previously starred for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.He has also turned out for Real Betis, Sporting Lisbon, Sampdoria and Las Palmas among others.However, his latest club has taken him to all the way to Asia, after being announced as a new signing for Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim, otherwise known as JDT or Southern Tigers.Taking to social media, the club unveiled Rodriguez with a dramatic video.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 45-second clip featured a clip of the ace scoring for Real Madrid before transitioning into teasing him wearing the club’s kit.It showed him showing off the blue and red strip before revealing he would wear shirt number 33.Rodriguez was also seen in a black shirt and tie, before ending with him staring down the lens of the camera as it zoomed in on him.JDT are the reigning champions of the Malaysia Super League and sit top of the table this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey play at the 40,000 capacity stadium, Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, in the south of the country.They are the 10th club of his career.Transfer fees could be SCRAPPED forever after Lassana Diarra wins landmark court case against FifaEnglish football fans will best remember Rodriguez from his time on loan at Stoke.While in England he managed just one goal and one assist in 13 games. His accolades include winning the Champions League twice with Real Madrid, the Club World Cup, La Liga, Uefa Super Cup and French League Cup and Super Cup.He has made five appearances for the Spanish national team, scoring twice.During his time unemployed, Rodriguez celebrated his wedding anniversary with stunning wife Aurah Ruiz, who got married in 2022.Taking to Instagram in one post where he shared a picture of their wedding day, he said: “Happy anniversary my baby!READ MORE SUN STORIES”Thank you for giving me happiness and most of all the meaning of knowing and feeling true love.”I love you very much and do not doubt that we will continue to enjoy all this that we have formed so beautifully for the rest of our lives.”Rodriguez played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real MadridCredit: Getty More