Jose Mourinho brings passion to task of reviving Tottenham
Ousted from previous jobs for fomenting friction, Jose Mourinho is returning to coaching trying to show he is rejuvenated with the smile back. Will Tottenham be getting a mellowed manager, rather than the one who stoked internal feuds at Chelsea and Manchester United? Mourinho's exile from ...
Even Jurgen Klopp cannot quite believe Liverpool's lead over Manchester City this early in the season. "That's crazy, nine points," the Liverpool manager said. "You cannot imagine that something like this can happen." It's very real after Liverpool beat City 3-1 on Sunday thanks to goals ...
Arsene Wenger says Man United not mature enough to contend for Premier League title
Manchester United's current squad lacks the maturity required to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's players have potential, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. United has won the league 20 times but hasn't lifted the trophy since Alex ...
Liverpool maintained its perfect start to the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley to retake first place from Manchester City, which beat Brighton earlier Saturday. Liverpool has now won 13 straight Premier League games, a club record, dating back to last season ...
Man City signee Ryotaro Meshino loaned to Scottish club Heart of Midlothian
Forward Ryotaro Meshino signed on Friday a season-long loan deal with Scottish club Heart of Midlothian from Premier League side Manchester City, which he joined earlier this month. "I thought (Hearts) were the best team for me. Now, I need to step up a gear," ...
Raheem Sterling hat trick ignites Man City in season-opening rout of West Ham
Manchester City made a flying start to its Premier League title defense as Raheem Sterling's hat trick inspired a 5-0 demolition of West Ham on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side is bidding to become just the second club in the Premier League era to win three ...
Gamba Osaka forward Ryotaro Meshino's transfer to English Premier League club Manchester City is ready to go through, the J. League first-division club said Friday. The 21-year-old Meshino, who was born in Osaka, came up through Gamba's youth system and made his J1 debut last ...
Soccer commentator turned dream into reality
Foreigners living in Japan have few opportunities to introduce their favorite sports teams. For English teachers, it's usually in front of a class of attentive elementary or junior high school students. For others, it's an easy way to start a conversation at their local ...
Manchester United made Harry Maguire the world's most expensive defender on Monday, signing him from Leicester City for around $100 million. United said the 26-year-old center-back signed a six-year contract with an option for another season. A person with knowledge of the deal said Friday that ...
In digital era, Chelsea's tie-up with Yokohama Rubber blazes new trail in Japan
For Chelsea supporters, the club's iconic blue uniform represents 114 years of history, dozens of domestic and continental trophies and a reputation as one of English soccer's established giants. For Yokohama Rubber, it represents global exposure, whether it's to the English Premier League's billions of ...
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny refuses to join preseason tour, club says
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel with the squad for its preseason tour to the United States, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 33-year-old French center-back has one more year on his contract and British media reported that Ligue 1 clubs ...
Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea as Maurizio Sarri's successor
Frank Lampard was appointed Chelsea head coach on Thursday, confirming a dramatic return for one of the club's greatest ever players. Lampard has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea, where he spent 13 years and became the team's all-time leading scorer with 211 goals. The former ...
