newsfootball1 year ago

Lost good chance to qualify but Middlesbrough deserved to win, admits Antonio Conte

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has conceded that his side are experiencing too many ups and downs in recent games as they failed to qualify for the next round of the FA Cup but proclaimed that Middlesbrough deserved to win on merit. The Championship club beat Spurs 1-0 in their 5th round clash.
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newsfootball1 year ago

When you lose three games in a row it is impossible to secure top-four spot, admits Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte has asserted that his side will find it hard to secure a top-four spot and subsequently Champions League entry for next season after losing three games in a row across all competitions. The London club suffered a 2-0 defeat against Wolves at home on Sunday in the Premier League. 
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newsfootball1 year ago

Think Pierluigi Gollini deserved this chance to play important game, asserts Antonio Conte

In light of Pierluigi Gollini’s performance, Antonio Conte has backed the keeper and admitted that it was the right move for the 26-year-old to play against Chelsea. The Italian was at fault when Antonio Rudiger nodded home the only goal in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
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newsfootball1 year ago

Always happy to help the team and that was the perfect way to do it, admits Davinson Sanchez

Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez, who scored the match-winning goal against Watford in the 96th minute, has admitted that his side deserved to secure the victory as they worked really hard for it but was quick to credit Watford’s efforts. Watford played Spurs on Saturday and were beaten 1-0.
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newsfootball1 year ago

Reports | Hugo Lloris looking to open talks with Tottenham over extending his contract

According to Football Insider, Hugo Lloris is keen on signing a new deal at Tottenham and has reportedly opened talks with the North London side over extending his time at the club. The goalkeeper has less than seven months left on his current contract, but has played every league game so far.
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newsfootball2 years ago

Thomas Tuchel was not happy with our performance at half-time, reveals Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has revealed that Thomas Tuchel was not happy with the performance of his side against Tottenham Hotspurs as they arrived at half-time at 0-0. Goals from Thiago Silva, N’golo Kante, and Antonio Rudiger in the second half secured a victory for the Blues on Sunday.
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newsfootball2 years ago

Reports | Manchester United looking at Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris to replace David De Gea

According to L’Equipe, Manchester City are eyeing a potential move for Hugo Lloris over the summer with them open to letting David De Gea leave the club in the same transfer window. The Spaniard was once considered to be one of the Premier League’s best but has struggled over the last few years.
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newsfootball2 years ago

Reports | Dean Henderson looking to leave Old Trafford over lack of game-time

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United’s Dean Henderson is considering his future especially with him struggling to get game-time at Old Trafford this season. The 23-year-old is considered to be one of the best young keepers in the world but has failed to usurp David de Gea for the Red Devils.
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newsfootball3 years ago

Blame me for on field clash between Hugo Lloris and Heung-Min Son, asserts Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has claimed that the fight between Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris and Heung-Min Son was based on something that he said to them during a meeting with all the players. The two Spurs stars had a coming together after the half-time whistle with the duo exchanging angry words.
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newsfootball3 years ago

VAR has been successful with respect to offsides, admits Gary Neville

Pundit Gary Neville has given his point of view on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after the technological system has invited a lot of criticisms. He spoke on a range of topics after YouGov's survey revealed only one in 25 football fans think VAR has 'worked very well' in the Premier League.
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