John Terry on Tuesday came out fighting in support of Jose Mourinho and refused to contemplate the embattled Chelsea manager being sacked. Mourinho is under pressure from all angles — not least to retain his job amid a miserable run of nine losses in 17 matches in all competitions — and declined to reveal if […]

Fabian Johnson has become the sixth American to score in UEFA Champions League, opening the scoring for Borussia Moenchengladbach in the 18th minute today in Germany against defending Serie A champions Juventus: Gladbach and #USMNT star Fabian Johnson scores first-ever #UCL goal for 1-0 lead vs Juve. #UCLonFOX @HeinekenSoccer https://t.co/E5vCu5E9rg — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 3, […]

Louis van Gaal is refusing to set a comeback date for Luke Shaw but insists the Manchester United left back is making good progress in his recovery from a double leg break. Shaw fractured his right leg in two places following a tackle by Hector Moreno in United's 2-1 defeat at PSV Eindhoven seven weeks […]

Welcome to the 2015 MLS playoffs, presented by Corporate Cheats Who Give Kids Asthma. Also known as “Audi.” Though owned by previous longtime Major League Soccer sponsor Volkswagen, the German luxury car brand had pretty much escaped attention after its parent company's emissions scandal broke in September. You’ll remember that Volkswagen admitted to installing software on 11 million diesel […]

Cesc Fabregas has taken to Twitter to proclaim his support for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, refuting reports he is the leader of rumored dressing room unrest. The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder was the subject of speculation after a claim from a BBC reporter that one unnamed first team player would rather lose than win […]

Remi Garde has called his appointment as Aston Villa manager "an unbelievable honor" as chairman Randy Lerner admitted the club were "way behind." Former Lyon boss Garde on Monday signed a deal until June 2019 with the midlands outfit bottom of the Barclays Premier League. He watched his new side in their 3-1 defeat at Tottenham […]

Embattled Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday addressed the media ahead of a potentially pivotal week for his future. Here are some of the highlights: On whether he had spoken to owner Roman Abramovich since last Saturday's loss to Liverpool: I don't have to answer you if I was with the owner or not. On […]

Harry Kane is convinced that Tottenham's growing confidence can inspire them to victory in Sunday's North London derby at Arsenal. Spurs are undefeated in the Premier League since the opening day of the season and again highlighted their potential to reach the division's top four in Monday's 3-1 defeat of Aston Villa. Even if Arsenal's […]

Jose Mourinho declined to reveal if discussions had taken place with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich over his future, merely pointing to his lengthy contract. The embattled Blues boss is under pressure from all angles – not least to retain his place as manager amid a miserable run of results. Mourinho said: "I don't have to […]

Following a tough 2014-15 season, Everton entered the current campaign in search of cohesiveness and stability. The Merseyside club sputtered for much of the previous season and winded up finishing in the bottom half of the table. While some predicted that they would have a similar finish in this year’s standings, Everton are showing that they […]

After being replaced by Brazilian teenager Kenedy in the 59th minute in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Liverpool, Eden Hazard allegedly is tired of being disrespected by his manager, Jose Mourinho. The two-time Chelsea Player of the Year has struggled this campaign after being arguably one of the top five players in the world last season. In […]

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is happy for fans to continue booing the Champions League anthem. City have been reported to UEFA after jeering during the competition's traditional pre-match ceremony in a protest against the European governing body prior to last month's home clash against Sevilla. The club could face disciplinary action, but Pellegrini would have […]

Manchester United host CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Tuesday. Here, we look at five talking points ahead of the Group B encounter at Old Trafford. Will the goal drought end? United have not scored since Anthony Martial beat Igor Akinfeev with a diving header in the reverse fixture a fortnight ago. A 0-0 draw […]

Tony Pulis has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following West Brom's defeat to Leicester. The head coach is alleged to "have used language and/or behavior in or around the tunnel area after the fixture which amounts to improper conduct," an FA statement said. West Brom lost the match 3-2. Pulis was angry with […]

Manchester City face Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on Tuesday in their fourth match of their Champions League Group D campaign. Here, we look at some talking points ahead of the game. Do the knockout stages beckon? City know they can take a huge step towards qualification if they win in Seville. In fact, […]