The Red Devils head coach, who has been linked with replacing Ronald Koeman, is excited by his side's prospects in the Nations League Roberto Martinez insists that he remains focused on Belgium despite speculation linking him with the Barcelona job. The former Everton and Wigan Athletic boss is one of the names that has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Ronald Koeman, who has seen...Full Story »

Motta status uncertain Thiago Motta's status as the manager of Spezia has come into doubt after the team's 4-0 defeat to Verona this weekend, according to Sky Sport Italia. This is first year in charge of the club. Aurier set for Villarreal medical Serge Aurier is set for a medical with Villarreal, reports Carrusel Deportivo. The full-back has been a free agent since August, when Tottenham ...Full Story »

Liverpool swept aside Porto in the Estadio do Dragao for the third-successive time as a 5-1 victory put them two points clear in their Champions League group.Jurgen Klopp’s side have scored 14 times in their last three visits and his deadly duo of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have been responsible for nine of them.It is a record of which former Liverpool striker Roger Hunt, whose death was...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino’s hamstring injury keeps him out of the visit of Crystal Palace.The Brazil international is not due back in training until next week at the earliest.Defender Virgil Van Dijk and forward Sadio Mane are set to return to the side after being rested for the midweek Champions League win over AC Milan.Crystal Palace will be without Jeffrey Schlupp for the trip t...Full Story »

Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez will be assessed when they return from Croatia on Saturday, just hours before Aston Villa play Everton.The pair have been training in Croatia to avoid being forced to quarantine after international duty with Argentina and Villa boss Dean Smith will make a late call on their availability.Youngsters Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Carney Chukwuemeka are injured for the host...Full Story »

Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia are planning to join Argentina for international duty against the wishes of Aston Villa and the Premier League.Goalkeeper Martinez has confirmed he will link up with his country while the PA news agency understands Villa’s record signing Buendia is also due to travel to South America for the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia.Under curre...Full Story »

Boss Dean Smith admitted he is unsure if Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez will join Argentina for international duty, despite the Premier League’s refusal to release players.Forward Buendia scored his first Villa goal since his record £33million move from Norwich to cancel out Ivan Toney’s opener and earn a 1-1 draw with Brentford.The uncapped 24-year-old and goalkeeper Martinez ha...Full Story »

Tottenham are interested in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, the PA news agency understands. Spurs have been in discussions with the Serie A champions over a possible transfer worth £60million as they try and strengthen their attacking options. It is understood they would like the Argentina international to play alongside Harry Kane rather than to replace him. However, the...Full Story »

Arsenal have launched an audacious bid for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to sign a striker this summer as the club looks to offload Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah. Chelsea ace Tammy Abraham has been linked with a move to north London in recent weeks. Lautaro is also a target, according to The Telegraph, who claim Arsenal have made an enquiry ab...Full Story »

The 40-year-old moved to the Etihad in 2009 at the same time as the now Azzurri boss took charge of the Cityzens. Roberto Mancini guided Italy to Euro 2020 joy against England Credit: Getty Former Cityzens defender Wayne Bridge says the defeat hurt him more than most Credit: Getty After initially featuring regularly at left-back, he was soon out-of-favour and was shipped out to West Ham, Sund...Full Story »

The former Manchester City manager has admitted his side have worries about England. Italy manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that his side are inferior to England in terms of physicality ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley. Italy are unbeaten in 32 matches under Mancini, but the former Manchester City boss knows his team face a difficult task against the home side tomorrow eve...Full Story »

Colombia singer Maluma has taken to social media to hit out at Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for gestures made during the penalty shootout against Colombia in the Copa America semi-final. Maluma claimed that some of Martinez's celebratory gestures were sexist and believes that the Aston Villa shot-stopper didn't show respect towards his opponents. "What this boy has done is lack of ...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini was delighted by Italy’s fight and spirit after sealing a shot at European Championship glory by beating Spain on penalties following a scintillating semi-final.England or Denmark lie in wait for the Azzurri back at Wembley on Sunday after edging past La Roja in a pulsating clash under the arch on Tuesday evening.Italy struck first as Federico Chiesa curled home a sublime e...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez is focusing on the future with Belgium despite their Euro 2020 elimination last week. The Spaniard spoke of his "sadness and disappointment" after their quarter-final defeat to Italy in Munich but it is understood it changes nothing in terms of his tenure as Belgium coach. He is already looking ahead to competing in the Nations League finals in the autumn and trying to steer...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini is confident there is more to come from Euro 2020 semi-finalists Italy after they dumped Belgium out of the competition.The Italians dispensed with FIFA’s number one-ranked team in a 2-1 quarter-final victory in Munich on Thursday night as they continued to fight their way back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the last World Cup in Russia.Asked at his post-...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez felt Belgium had come through the toughest test possible after edging out holders Portugal to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.Thorgan Hazard scored a stunning goal but Belgium needed to defend doggedly – and ride their luck – under heavy pressure late on to hang on for a 1-0 victory in Seville on Sunday.Coach Martinez said: “It wasn’t just about how...Full Story »

Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes his side could face an easier task in their Euro 2020 quarter-final than the last 16-battle against Austria, which they won 2-1 after extra-time.The Azzuri had to do things the hard way at Wembley as they needed extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina to book their place in the next round as they faced their first real test of the tournament.T...Full Story »

Italy cruised through the group phase of Euro 2020 with three victories but head coach Roberto Mancini will press reset for the knockout stage.Mancini’s side scored seven times and did not concede – equalling their previous best defensive record of 1980 – but the former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss believes that will count for little as they face Austria in the last 16....Full Story »

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes his side are ready to take the next step in their quest for a major trophy after cruising into the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with a third straight win.An unfortunate own goal from keeper Lukas Hradecky and a late strike from Romelu Lukaku sealed the Belgians’ 2-0 win over Finland, who are left with a slim hope of going through as one of the best th...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini insists Italy can win Euro 2020 after they became the first side to reach the knockout stage.Manuel Locatelli’s double and Ciro Immobile’s late strike sealed a dominant 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome.They returned to the top of Group A, after Wales’ 2-0 win over Turkey, following a 10th straight win without conceding.Mancini said: “In the European Champi...Full Story »