Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Tag: Premier League
Manchester City sign United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Columbus Crew
United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen will join Manchester City from Columbus Crew next summer on a four-year deal, the clubs have announced.
Guardiola hails ‘incredible’ Sterling and calls for change
Pep Guardiola has hailed Raheem Sterling as an “incredible human being” for confronting the issue of racism in football.
Ince: Football cannot rest on its laurels when it comes to tackling racism
Paul Ince says it is imperative there is no complacency in football’s fight against racism.
Football rumours from the media Dec 11, 2018
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Chelsea to issue severe sanctions if racist abuse of Sterling is proven
Chelsea will issue severe sanctions if it is proved some of their fans racially abused Raheem Sterling during Saturday’s home game against Manchester City.
Everton draw tough to accept, admits Watford boss Javi Gracia
Watford manager Javi Gracia admits conceding a last-gasp equaliser to Everton was difficult to take – especially after their hosts had gone ahead thanks to an offside goal.
Sterling told me about ‘vicious’ abuse at Euro 2016, reveals Neville
Gary Neville believes Raheem Sterling has been subjected to years of “vicious”, racially-motivated critcism.
Hazard hints again at possible Madrid move
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has hinted again at a possible move to Real Madrid.
Foden signs new City contract
Manchester City have announced teenager Phil Foden has signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal with the club.
Chelsea ban fans over alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling
Chelsea have suspended four fans from Stamford Bridge and are continuing investigations into allegations of racist abuse towards Raheem Sterling.
Racists don’t deserve a reaction, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes racist behaviour in football should be punished but that the perpetrators do not deserve the attention they are given.
Kyle Walker-Peters signs new Tottenham deal until 2023
Defender Kyle Walker-Peters has signed a new contract with Tottenham, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
PFA stands up for Raheem Sterling and calls for media to be held to account
The Professional Footballers’ Association says it stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Raheem Sterling and believes he is singled out for negative media coverage.
Barnes not surprised by Sterling incident
Former England international John Barnes believes ethnic minorities would not have been surprised by the abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling as racism remains “prevalent” in British society.
Perez ‘can’t wait’ for VAR and hopes Newcastle will be in top flight to benefit
Angry striker Ayoze Perez is hoping Newcastle are still a Premier League team next season so they can enjoy the benefits of VAR.
Football rumours from the media Dec 10, 2018
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Targett calls for Southampton to buy into ‘very intense’ Hasenhuttl tactics
Matt Targett has revealed how the “very intense” Ralph Hasenhuttl has already started to shake up Southampton.
Lukaku believes he has left post-World Cup slump behind him
Romelu Lukaku believes he has finally emerged from his post-World Cup slump, with the Manchester United striker feeling more aggressive and the benefits of shedding muscle added for Russia.
Mee defends challenge which left Joe Gomez with leg fracture
Burnley’s Ben Mee has wished Joe Gomez well while defending his tackle on the Liverpool player and vowing that comments like Jurgen Klopp’s will not make the Clarets change how they play.