I once outscored Lionel Messi – but was branded as ‘dodgy signing’ by club owner after record defeat

Rodallega downed Messi's Argentina and the press tried to make out he was better

Will the streets ever forget Hugo Rodallega? Definitely not in Wigan at least. The Colombian spent six seasons in the Premier League with Wigan Athletic and Fulham, becoming his country’s second-highest appearance maker (154) in England’s top flight and third-highest scorer (29). 5 Rodallega downed Messi’s Argentina and the press tried to make out he … Read more

Fifa’s Club World Cup imposition won’t delay start of new season for Premier League clubs says chief

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Tottenham without fit senior centre-back against Wolves as Vitor Pereira eyes club history – predicted line-ups and talkSPORT coverage

Tottenham will look to put an end to their dismal form this weekend when they face Wolves, live on talkSPORT 2. Spurs have lost their last two games and four of their last five, with the pressure building on Ange Postecoglou. 6 Tottenham need a win to lift spiritsCredit: Getty Their form has them 12th … Read more

‘I don’t digest food properly now’: The all-consuming pressure of managing a football club

Pep Guardiola’s list of symptoms is long and unsettling. He has trouble sleeping. He can only take light meals in the evening. On some days, he does not eat at all. He finds it difficult to read because his mind keeps wandering. He feels, at times, intensely lonely. Things can get so bad that they … Read more

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd manager says club are maybe in one of their lowest moments and gives Marcus Rashford squad update | Football News

Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United are suffering “maybe one of their lowest moments” and has called for everyone – including the exiled Marcus Rashford – to be “strong in the moment”. United were heavily beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday to leave them 13th in the Premier League table, and Amorim’s … Read more

Scottish Premiership report card: How does your club rate with Celtic clear of Rangers and several battling at bottom? | Football News

The Scottish Premiership heads into the Christmas period on the back of a remarkable first half of the season – but who impressed the most and what sides need to reflect on poor results ahead of the rest of the campaign? Aberdeen: 7.5/10 Image: Jimmy Thelin has made an impressive start at Aberdeen Few would … Read more

Zimbabwe Vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score, 3rd ODI: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Harare Sports Club

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Cricket Live Score, 3rd ODI (Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard): Eyeing a series win, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI in Harare today. The first match of the series was washed out … Read more

Marcus Rashford: Which club could the Man Utd forward sign for in January – or should he stay at Old Trafford? | Football News

Marcus Rashford’s future is up in the air after the Man Utd forward said he was ready for a new challenge – but which clubs would be in the market to sign him in January? The forward, who likes to cut in from the left wing, is now 27 and, after being left out of … Read more

Gary O’Neil sacked by Wolves: Where did it go wrong for promising coach who lost his way and leaves club in relegation zone | Football News

It was as recently as March that Gary O’Neil was being lauded in Wolverhampton and beyond, entertaining two routes into Europe with Wolves eighth in the Premier League table and with only Coventry City standing between them and a trip to Wembley. Nine months on and O’Neil has won only three Premier League matches since … Read more

Zimbabwe Vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score 3rd T20I: Check Full Scorecard And Match Action From Harare Sports Club

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (Afghanistan Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe Cricket Team) 3rd T20I Live Score: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to field first against Zimbabwe in the series-deciding third T20I today. Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead with a four-wicket win before Afghanistan drew level with a big 50-run win on Friday. The … Read more