Eden Hazard put in a typically brilliant display in what looks certain to be his last appearance for Chelsea in Wednesday s Europa League final against Arsenal.
The Belgium international s contract at Stamford Bridge will expire at the end of next season and Real Madrid are the clear favourites for his signature.
After the Blues closing Premier League outing at Leicester City, Hazard said he had made up his mind and informed the club of his decision, but no official announcement on his future has been made.
Following his two-goal display in Chelsea s 4-1 win in Baku, Hazard confirmed the game was likely his farewell match after seven years at the club.
Here, we look back at some of the goals that saw Hazard develop from a promising talent, signed from Li…
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has praised Gareth Southgate s young team for delivering hope to the nation s long-suffering fans.
Amid little expectation in Russia, manager Southgate steered an inexperienced side to fourth place, its best World Cup finish in 28 years.
The performance surpassed that achieved throughout Rooney s 13-year international career, which was often marked by a tense relationship with supporters.
The former Manchester United and Everton man famously criticised England s travelling fans for booing the team after a 0-0 draw with Algeria at the 2010 World Cup, but believes 2018 has set the scene for a bright future.
I think it was a great tournament for all the players, for Gareth Southgate, and a great tournament for Englan…
Marcus Rashford is considering the possibility of continuing his career away from Manchester United, according to .
The 24-year-old is a product of United s academy. He was promoted to the first in January 2016, back the days of Louis van Gaal, as one of the most exciting young prospects of English football. In March that year, he scored the only goal in the Manchester Derby at the Etihad, giving his team the three points and the bragging rights in the city.
Fast forward six years, and Rashford isn t playing nearly as much as he d like to for United, and they ve just been utterly demolished by City at the Etihad.
Apparently, Rashford is currently worried about game-time and his role in the team at United going forward. He is prepared to stay professional to the …
Germany forward Andre Schurrle has joined Spartak Moscow on a season-long loan deal, his parent club Borussia Dortmund have announced.
Bundesliga giants Dortmund confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, meaning the 28-year-old will spend his second successive season away from the club.
Schurrle made 24 Premier League appearances for Fulham last season, scoring six goals.
Spartak have the option to sign the former Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea and Wolfsburg player permanently next year, with the fee reportedly set at €6million.
André Schürrle will join on loan until June 2020.
We wish him the best of luck.
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow)
Schurrle broke through at Mainz before his form with Leverkusen alerted the attention of Ch…
Martin Odegaard believes his “amazing” midfield partner Declan Rice is already proving his worth after Arsenal eased into the Champions League knockout stages.
England international Rice, a £105million summer signing from West Ham, was among a host of standout performers as the Gunners secured top spot in Group B with a 6-0 demolition of French club Lens.
Arsenal captain Odegaard has been impressed with the instant impact and consistency of his 24-year-old team-mate, who has been ever-present in the Premier League and Europe this term.
I love the club and I love what we’re doing, so it’s amazing to be a part of that. I’m excited for what’s to come.
Love that skip
— Arsenal (@Arsenal)
“It’s brilliant – I think he’…
Cristiano Ronaldo is in no doubt that he deserved to win FIFA s inaugural The Best Men s Player award for 2016.
The 31-year-old beat Lionel Messi to the prize at Monday s gala following what he considers to be the best year of his career, in which he won the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup with Real Madrid, and Euro 2016 with Portugal.
Ronaldo claimed his fourth Ballon d Or last month before following up that triumph with FIFA s accolade a revamp of the World Player of the Year award that was presented between 1991 and 2009.
It was an unforgettable year at a collective and individual level, he told El Partidazo. I think it s almost impossible to have a better year than this one.
This is the best moment since I came to Madrid …
Ramsgate striker Joe Taylor is hoping the Kent club’s own bit of ‘Crazy Gang’ spirit can help the eighth-tier side pull off an FA Cup shock against AFC Wimbledon on Monday night.
The Isthmian League South East Division pacesetters head to Plough Lane for the televised tie eyeing another upset after winning at Vanarama National League side Woking to book their place in the second round for the first time.
It is 35 years since Wimbledon beat Liverpool’s ‘Culture Club’ to lift the FA Cup trophy at Wembley, where captain Dave Beasant saved a penalty from John Barnes, the first goalkeeper to do so in a final.
Let the celebrations begin
Thank you all for your amazing support!
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— Ramsgate Football Club (@RamsgateFC)
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West Ham United are in talks with Fulham over selling Issa Diop in the summer transfer window, according to . that Fulham are interested in signing Diop from West Ham this summer and are in talks with their London rivals. The Cottagers will play in the Premier League next season after winning promotion from the Championship.
have reported that West Ham are willing to sell the 25-year-old central defender, but the Hammers want £20 million in transfer fees. Fulham have not met that price and are unlikely to do so anytime soon.
Diop moved to West Ham from French club Toulouse back in June 2018. The centre-back has scored six goals and created four big chances in 96 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career. The 25-year-old made 10 starts and three substit…
Leon Goretzka s first Schalke start in 93 days was met with a banner held up by fans that appeared to criticise him for agreeing a move to Bayern Munich.
Germany international Goretzka will join Bundesliga champions Bayern when his contract expires at the end of the season, the impending free transfer having been announced on Friday.
The 22-year-old asked supporters not to turn on him, but his first start since October was met with a large sign in the Veltins Arena that read: Neither money nor trophies are worth more than our club. The one who does not appreciate that can f*** off immediately.
Goretzka sustained a stress fracture to his leg in November, making two appearances as a substitute before suffering a recurrence of the injury early in December.
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Two sides who have their sights set on securing a top-four finish this season, Tottenham will welcome Newcastle to north London on Sunday afternoon.
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Starting with the hosts, while Tottenham might have enjoyed a record-breaking purple patch when opening up the 2023/24 campaign, Spurs now have the feel of a squad seeking a crucial boost. Although the Lilywhites might have gained a string of plaudits after they appointed Ange Postecoglou over the summer, they have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Suffering another infamous Premier League collapse earlier in the week as they eventually suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against London rivals West Ham, the former Celtic boss has remarkably seen his squad muster j…