Hiddink quashes Hazard exit talk

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has played down reports that Eden Hazard could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge,

The Belgium international, who was named the PFA Player of the Year in the Blues’ title winning 2015/16 campaign has struggled to produce his best form this season hitting only four goals in all competitions.

Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid have both been linked with a move to secure the twenty-five year old’s services with both considering a £70m bid.

Hazard moved to England in the summer the summer of 2012 and recently made his two hundredth appearance for the club in all competitions, scoring fifty-three goals.

As well as triumphing in the league in 2015, the former Lille man also lifted the League Cup the same year …

Davies injury casts doubt on Canada star´s fitness ahead of World Cup

Alphonso Davies could face an agonising wait to see if he will be able to feature at the World Cup after sustaining an apparent hamstring injury.

Bayern Munich full-back Davies, who along with Lille striker Jonathan David is one of Canada s leading lights heading to Qatar, was forced off in the 64th minute of Saturday s Bundesliga clash with Hertha Berlin.

The 22-year-old was holding his right hamstring as he walked gingerly off the field to be replaced by Lucas Hernandez.

Canada, who will be co-hosts in 2026, have qualified for just their second World Cup, having last appeared at the tournament in 1986. They have been drawn in Group F alongside Belgium, Morocco and Croatia.

Double change hope it s nothing serious, Phonzy

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Bergwijn joins Dutch champions Ajax from Tottenham in €31.25m deal

Steven Bergwijn has agreed a move to Eredivisie champions Ajax from Tottenham in a €31.25million (£26.5m) deal.

The Netherlands forward made the switch to England from PSV in January 2020 and made an immediate impact with a goal on debut in a 2-0 win over Manchester City.

But Bergwijn failed to command to a regular spot in the team and was included in the starting line-up of only four Premier League matches last season.

The signing of Richarlison from Everton pushed Bergwijn further down the pecking order and, with a World Cup on the horizon, he has opted for a switch back to the Netherlands, with Ajax confirming he has penned a five-year deal.

Head coach Alfred Schreuder told the club s official website: It is indicative of Steven s ambition that he c…

Albert Sambi Lokonga to complete Arsenal transfer today?

Arsenal are planning to announce the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht today, according to . It has been reported that Lokonga is in London already ahead of his transfer from Belgian club Anderlecht to Premier League outfit Arsenal. The 21-year-old midfielder has also completed his medical.

Lokonga has been at Anderlecht since 2014 and has come through the ranks at the Belgian club to establish himself in the first team. The Anderlecht no. 48 made  in the Jupiler Pro League last season, scoring three goals and giving two assists in the process. The youngster also played four times in the Belgian Cup in 2020-21.

Arsenal have already made one signing so far in the summer transfer window. The North London outfit have brought Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavare…

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen

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The 2023/24 Bundesliga title could definitely change hands this weekend at BayArena as champions-elect Bayer Leverkusen face Werder Bremen in the last match of round 29.

With only six rounds of games remaining in the season, Leverkusen merely have to match Bayern Munich s result against Koln this weekend to become German champions for the first time in their history.

Bayer Levekusen

Bayer Leverkusen have stood out this season, leading the Bundesliga table with a commanding 16-point advantage over reigning champions Bayern Munich, who have struggled to find their usual form.

If Die Werkself secure the league title, it would signal the end of Bayern s 11-season dominance in the German top flight, making Leverkusen the f…

NFL Week 12 Weather and Odds: Denver Drops to Freezing

Don’t expect any Planes, Trains, and Automobiles wild weather delays this Thanksgiving Week, with Mother Nature taking it easy over the holiday.

That’s not to say it’s clear all over the country.

My NFL weather report runs down the schedule and highlights the outdoor contests that could be affected by wind, rains, or whatever, and how that weather will affect betting on the NFL Week 12 odds.

Erik ten Hag on ‘three-man shortlist’ alongside Man Utd manager target as Ajax eye surprise return

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been linked with a surprise return to Ajax with his future at Old Trafford uncertain.

Ajax have massively struggled since Ten Hag left to join Manchester United at the end of the 2021/22 campaign.

Erik ten Hag to return to Ajax?

The current Red Devils boss was replaced by ex-Club Brugge manager Alfred Schreuder, who lasted six months.

After John Heitinga took charge of the rest of 22/23, Ajax brought in Maurice Steijn as Schreuder s long-term successor.

Steijn who found success at Sparta Rotterdam and NAC Breda beforehand lasted even less time in the Dutch capital, taking charge of 11 matches, winning one in seven in the Eredivisie.

Having been in charge for 114 days, the 50-year-old s replacement was …

Pochettino convinced €65m winger to join Chelsea just before axe – ‘Now what must he think?’

Mauricio Pochettino reportedly convinced the latest signing of the Todd Boehly-led Clearlake Capital ownership to join Chelsea shortly before his exit from the club.

Pochettino left the club by mutual consent on Tuesday after the Chelsea owners became convinced that the Argentinian could not work effectively in the club’s structure.

The former Spurs boss led the Blues into Europe with a fine run of form at the end of a campaign in which he struggled with an inexperienced squad and significant injury problems.

But the owners reportedly thought Pochettino deserved some of the blame for those injuries and were also unimpressed by his and his .

Now what must Estevao think?

He did though do them the solid of securing the signing of Estevao from Palmeira…