Mexico star Lozano cherishing ´special moment´ of PSV move

Sought-after Mexico winger Hirving Lozano poured over the options with his family before penning a six-year contract with PSV.

The 21-year-old sealed a move from Pachuca to the Eredivisie giants amid a bid from Benfica and widely reported interest from Manchester City.

Manchester United are also understood to have monitored Lozano previously, but he left Mexico s Confederations Cup training base to tie up a switch to Eindhoven on Monday, returning to Sochi in time to flank boss Juan Carlos Osorio and Porto midfielder Hector Herrera at a pre-match news conference for Wednesday s Group A meeting with New Zealand.

Let me tell you that it s been a very special moment in my life but it s over, Lozano said. That was yesterday. Of course, I m focused 100 per cent on th…

Luis Enrique not giving up: Real Madrid can still lose LaLiga

Head coach Luis Enrique insists Barcelona can still beat Real Madrid to LaLiga glory, despite Zinedine Zidane s side taking a huge step towards the title on Sunday.

Madrid recorded a pivotal 4-1 home win over Sevilla, meaning they remain level on points with Barca – who won at Las Palmas by the same scoreline – with a game in hand.

Los Blancos will be crowned Spanish champions for the first time since 2012 if they pick up four points from their last two matches away to Celta Vigo and Malaga, although one defeat would put the title destiny back in the Catalans hands.

And Luis Enrique thinks there is still plenty of life in the title race given his side lost at both Celta and Malaga earlier this season, meaning the same is possible or Madrid.

They hav…

FIFA corruption informant Chuck Blazer dies aged 72

Former FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer has died aged 72, according to his lawyers.

Blazer, who served as CONCACAF general secretary and U.S. Soccer Federation executive vice-president, was handed a lifetime ban by FIFA from all football-related activity in 2015.

The American had pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering and tax evasion in late 2013.

As part of his plea, Blazer, who had been battling cancer up until his death, agreed to work undercover to help authorities with their investigation into corruption within FIFA.

We are truly saddened by the passing of our client and friend, Chuck Blazer, his lawyers Eric Corngold and Mary Mulligan said in a statement given to the BBC and AFP.

His misconduct, for which …

Manchester United boss Mourinho not ready to call time on club career

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists he is not close to leaving club football despite long-term aspirations to coach a national team.

The 55-year-old claimed in an interview in 2014 that he would like to spend his final few years in international football, when he decides he needs a little rest .

Mourinho, who replaced Louis van Gaal at United in 2016, signed a new contract in January that could keep him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2020-21 season.

The former Chelsea boss appears set on seeing out the majority of that deal, claiming he feels less wearied by club management than he has in recent years, despite question marks over his long-term suitability for the job in the wake of the FA Cup final loss to his former team last month.

Ask…

Neymar gives Real and Barca his demands

As the battle for Neymar between Real Madrid and Barcelona continues, it seemed it would be difficult enough for the two giants to come to an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over a transfer fee, without the Brazilian setting unreasonable wage demands. But it apparently just got much more complicated for the two La Liga giants, with Neymar asking for a five-year contract worth €35 million per season.

That is according to Spanish outlet Jugones, as relayed by , who also say that Real Madrid wouldn t have dressing room issues over that as every member of the squad accepts Neymar s superstar status.

Neymar has already moved the boundaries in the transfer market when he moved from Barcelona to PSG for €222 million in 2017, but it might well happen again if any of the …

Rumour Has It: Juventus plan to make move for Guardiola

Juventus are reportedly lining up an incredible move for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola has been in charge of City since 2016 and is contracted to remain at the helm of the Premier League champions until the end of next season.

However, Juve seemingly have other ideas.

 

TOP STORY – JUVENTUS PLAN TO MAKE MOVE FOR GUARDIOLA

Juventus will give Guardiola whatever it takes to join them ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, according to The Sun.

The Serie A giants were linked with a stunning move for the Spaniard last year, but did not get their man.

Guardiola apparently intends to honour his contract at City, but Juve are prepared to give him whatever he wants.

Juventus plan audacious ‘money no object’ move f…

Low unwilling to discuss Muller and Hummels after shock North Macedonia defeat

Joachim Low insisted it was not the right time to discuss possible recalls for Thomas Muller and Mats Hummels in the aftermath of Germany s shock 2-1 loss to North Macedonia.

Eljif Elmas scored late on in Duisburg  Ilkay Gundogan having earlier cancelled out Goran Pandev s opener from the penalty spot to inflict a first World Cup qualifying defeat on Germany since September 2001 a run spanning 35 matches.

The defeat leaves Die Mannschaft third in Group J, level on points with North Macedonia and three points behind pacesetters Armenia, who have won all three matches so far.

Speaking to RTL after the game, Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness suggested Low who has announced he will end his tenure as head coach after Euro 2020 should bring Muller and Humme…

Aston Villa want to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho

Aston Villa are interested in signing Jadon Sancho from Premier League rivals Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Villa and Tottenham Hotspur were keen on securing the services of Sancho in the summer of 2023, and while Spurs have since backed away, the Villans remain interested in the winger.

Sancho has fallen out with United manager Erik ten Hag. The winger has also struggled to make a huge impact during his time at Old Trafford. Villa are looking to bring in top-quality players, and they reportedly think that Sancho fits the bill.

The 23-year-old has made 58 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career. The winger has scored nine goals and given six assists in those games. United are 11th in the Premi…

Newcastle United interested in Manchester United’s Paul Pogba

Newcastle United are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in the summer transfer window, according to . Pogba is out of contract at Premier League and European giants Manchester United at the end of the season, and Newcastle are among the clubs keen on securing the services of the France international midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have won their last three Premier League games, and although there is still a danger that they could get relegated, the Magpies now look like having their English top-flight status intact. Earlier in the season, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) bought Newcastle, which means that the Magpies now have the richest owners in world football.

Pogba is one of the best players in the world who has won leagu…

Rooney: Bayern scalp would be biggest of career

Manchester United will need to produce one of their greatest displays in recent times to overcome Bayern Munich, according to Wayne Rooney.

United s UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie is evenly poised after Tuesday s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

The result was a much-needed boost for United, who are set to relinquish their Premier League crown following a disappointing season on all fronts.

But David Moyes men have the opportunity to salvage something from their disastrous campaign when they travel to Munich for the return leg on April 9.

Though Rooney concedes United must exceed their Champions League triumph in 2008 if they are to advance to the semi-finals of Europe s elite club competition.

I think it would be our biggest performance in Europe in my m…