Tag: players

David Beckham hopes 99 documentary inspires under-performing Man Utd players

David Beckham hopes a new documentary about Manchester United’s treble-winning side can inspire the current under-performing players. Beckham’s Studio 99 company was involved in the production of 99, a three-part series celebrating the historic achievements of the 1999 team that launches on Amazon Prime Video on May 17th. Twenty-five years on from his central role […]

Players to blame for Man United’s pathetic Palace performance

Christian Eriksen says Manchester United’s players “take the blame” for the humiliating 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace that has increased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman’s difficult second season in the hot seat reached a new nadir on Monday night as the Eagles put the lifeless, injury-hit Red Devils to the sword. […]

The key players who inspired Leicester to Championship title

Leicester secured the Sky Bet Championship title after a 3-0 win at Preston on Monday night. Enzo Maresca’s side have enjoyed a brilliant campaign – even if they had threatened to make a mess of it over the run-in before eventually clinching automatic promotion back to the Premier League with two games left to play. […]

My players persuaded me to change my mind – Xavi explains Barcelona U-turn

Xavi has revealed he decided to stay at Barcelona after his players persuaded him not to leave. The 44-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Barca during a trophy-laden playing career, announced in January that he would step down, believing his team needed a “change of dynamic”. However, after president Joan Laporta confirmed on […]

Two Premier League players arrested over allegation of rape

Two Premier League players were arrested at the weekend in relation to an allegation of rape. Police said two 19-year-old men were arrested after a report of a rape was made to them last Friday, April 19th. The first man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of aiding and abetting a rape, while a second […]