Ryan Giggs is set to be announced as Wales manager The former United star has been vocal about wanting to step into management in the past and wants to go in at the top level. Chris Coleman left his post as Wales manager back November and Giggs as among the leading candidates for the vacant role. Craig Bellamy, Osian Roberts and Mark Bowen were also interviewed for the job. But the Football ...Full Story »

New Middlesbrough boss Tony Pulis has no fresh injury or suspension concerns for the home clash with Aston Villa. Craig Liddle was in the dugout for Boxing Day's 2-0 win at Bolton - which moved Boro seventh - but Pulis watched from the stand and visited the dressing room at half-time. This will be Pulis' first official match in charge and it remains to be seen whether he names the same startin...Full Story »

Marcos Llorente, Borja Mayoral, Jesus Vallejo, Theo Hernandez and Dani Ceballos all joined Real Madrid's first-team squad last summer, the latter two being signed from Atletico Madrid and Real Betis respectively, while the other three returned from loan spells. However, it has not been the most productive half a season for the quintet, as they have spent more time watching their teammates fr...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe joined Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco in the summer after being linked to a host of the world's top clubs. Ryan Giggs has revealed how he tried to get Manchester United to sign Kylian Mbappe and Gabriel Jesus. Former United player Giggs spent two seasons as Louis van Gaal's assistant at Old Trafford, and during that time he says he encouraged the club to sign Jesus and Mbappe. ...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs doesn't believe Manchester City have become the superior team in Manchester yet, despite their recent success over their rivals Ryan Giggs believes Manchester City have to start winning trophies again to be regarded as a bigger club than Manchester United ahead of Derby Day on Sky Sports Premier League. Leaders City will look to extend their eight-point gap at the top of the Premier...Full Story »

For the first time since 1929/30, two brothers will come face to face in a Madrid derby. To mark an already memorable occasion, with this being the first time Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid meet at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, the mother of the pair will be watching, and she couldn't be more proud. Py Laurence brought up Real Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez and Atletico Madrid defender...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk will have a near-clean bill of health for Sunday's derby clash with Sunderland. Full-back Fabio da Silva suffered a knock to his ankle during Tuesday evening's 3-1 Sky Bet Championship victory at Hull and was also unwell after the game, but is expected to be fit for the visit of the managerless Black Cats to the Riverside Stadium. George Friend, who replaced Fabio...Full Story »

When it comes to footballers and birthday parties, I always believed Edmundo getting a monkey in a red Adidas tracksuit pissed at his son's birthday would never be topped. Then along came Real Madrid's Theo Hernandez with a pair of gun toting dwarves and completely knocked the 'footballer's going bonkers at birthday parties' game for six. The 20-year-old has caused controversy by posing with tw...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs has advised compatriot Gareth Bale that he must start making changes after continuously struggling with injuries. Real Madrid star Bale was restricted to 19 LaLiga appearances in an injury interrupted 2016-17 campaign, having only played 23 in the previous season. Now, a calf problem suffered in an impressive performance against Borussia Dortmund last week has ruled him out of Wal...Full Story »

Barcelona edged to a 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon following an own goal from Sebastian Coates at the Estadio Jose Alvalade to maintain a 100 per cent start in Champions League Group D. The LaLiga leaders were left frustrated following a goalless first half as the Portuguese side produced a determined defensive display. However, the deadlock was broken four minutes into the second half when L...Full Story »