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Hirving Lozano reaches agrement with PSV, ending Mexico international's long transfer saga
The 21-year-old forward will join his teammate Andres Guardado at the Dutch club, reaching a six-year agreement through the summer of 2023 Mexico international Hirving Lozano has reached an agreement to join PSV on a six-year deal, the Dutch club announced Monday. The news ends a long transfer saga for the 21-year-old, who led Pachuca to Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions League titles and reportedly had Manchester City, Benfica and Celta de Vigo among his other suitors. “I’m always going to try to give my best, I’m going to work hard, always do the best daily. I’m going to try to put everything into every game and try to do…
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WATCH: Jimenez pays tribute to WWE superstar with mask celebration
The Mexican forward pulled a mask out of his shorts and paid tribute to Sin Cara after opening the scoring in the Portuguese cup Raul Jimenez scored the first goal as Benfica lifted the Portuguese title, chipping the ball over Vitoria goalkeeper Joao Miguel to put his team on the road to a 2-1 victory. While his goal helped Benfica to a league-cup double, it’s his celebration that earned rave reviews – and a yellow card. Pulisic and Dempsey headline U.S. roster Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs…
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English clubs have overtaken Bundesliga teams in youth production – Zorc
The increase in English youngsters leaving for stardom in the Bundesliga proves they are producing better players than their German rivals English teams have overtaken German clubs when it comes to producing young players, Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc says. As ex-Manchester City youth Jadon Sancho continues to shine with Bundesliga leaders Dortmund and Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson enjoying a bright loan spell at Hoffenheim, the German top-flight has become an attractive league for young English players deprived of a chance to prove themselves in the Premier League. Emile Smith Rowe became the latest to join a German side when he moved to RB Leipzig on loan from Arsenal in…
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Chivas returnees hand Goats advantage with away goal
Rodolfo Pizarro scored in his second match back from injury, with Angel Zaldivar playing a part in a goal giving the Guadalajara side the upper hand. It was no secret Chivas had been struggling to score goals, and it was the same story for the first 82 minutes of the Liguilla semifinal first leg against Toluca Thursday. Then, the Guadalajara side got a big boost from two players coming off injuries, with Angel Zaldivar’s shot deflecting and falling for Rodolfo Pizarro who opened the scoring. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…
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Reus and Piszczek still out for Borussia Dortmund
The Bundesliga leaders are still dealing with a number of injuries ahead of their match against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday Borussia Dortmund will again be without both Marco Reus and Lukasz Piszczek for Sunday’s Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen, head coach Lucien Favre has confirmed. Reus, struggling with a thigh issue, has been out since the defeat to Werder Bremen on penalties in the DFB-Pokal on February 5, while Piszczek has missed the last three games with a heel problem. Dortmund’s season has threatened to derail in their absence, with three consecutive Bundesliga draws cutting their lead at the top to just three points, while Favre’s men lost their Champions…
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Liverpool transfer latest: Reds scouting Nicolas Acevedo, Billy Koumetio to sign, Omer Faruk Beyaz a target and Timo Werner update
Liverpool have not signed a single player throughout the January transfer window with a week to go until it slams shut. Jurgen Klopp is believed to be unwilling to potentially upset the apple cart by breaking up his squad with big-name signings, especially with Liverpool so close to success. The Reds currently lead the Premier League table as they hunt for their first English top-flight title since 1990. But that does not mean Liverpool have not been linked with potential signings. talkSPORT.com rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip, below… First January signing close Liverpool are reportedly close to making their first signing of the Janaury transfer window.…
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Everton need to stop changing managers and should stick with Marco Silva, says former striker Tony Cottee
Former Everton striker Tony Cottee has told the club to stick with manager Marco Silva, despite the team’s dreadful form this season. Silva is already under significant pressure in the Goodison Park hotseat just eight months after his appointment. Everton chiefs were hoping the Portuguese coach would be the man to help get the club back fighting for European football, but it’s been a bumpy first campaign with the Toffees currently 11th in the Premier League, having won just two league games since the start of December. The pressure was ramped up even more this weekend after their shock FA Cup fourth round exit at the hands of Millwall, and…
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Tottenham ball boy wins fans for wasting time during Watford game before appearing to wink towards bench
Tottenham beat Watford 2-1 thanks to goals from Fernando Llorente and Heung-Min Son. But the goal scorers were not the man of the match. In fact, according to the supporters below, it wasn’t even a member of the playing staff. It was the ball boy. With Spurs in the lead at Wembley, having come from a goal down, the ball boy held onto the ball as Isaac Success tried to restart the game, but couldn’t. Frustrated, he slammed the ball from the kid’s hand and received a yellow card for his action. Tottenham’s ball boys have a history of providing entertainment, such as the young lad who threw the ball…
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Piers Morgan slams ‘PATHETIC’ Mesut Ozil and questions Arsenal midfielder’s heart on Drivetime
Piers Morgan slammed Mesut Ozil for ‘not having the heart’ to play for Arsenal and thinks the midfielder may well be off soon. Signed in 2013 from Real Madrid for a club record £42.5million, Ozil initially lit up the Premier League with his silky skills and vision. However, his inconsistent form and failure to nail down a regular place has continually frustrated Gunners fans. While presenting Drivetime alongside Adrian Durham from the Emirates, Morgan conceded the 30-year-old was an incredible player. But the Arsenal-mad fan was left infuriated by what he described as ‘a tragedy’ and a perceived lack of drive ahead of the FA Cup clash live on talkSPORT. “Purely…
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Arsenal 1 Man United 3 LIVE on talkSPORT: Full commentary with special guests, free live stream, confirmed teams
Arsenal and Manchester United kick off a bumper weekend of FA Cup action and the blockbuster tie is live on talkSPORT. The famous old rivals go head-to-head at the Emirates in the fourth round of the cup on Friday night. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to lose as United chief and has won seven straight games since taking charge while the Gunners will be confident following their win over Chelsea last time out. The two played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in the Premier League last month but which way will tonight’s clash go? Find out live on talkSPORT. Arsenal vs Man United: How to listen Full…