Football: Franck Ribery angrily defends his golden steak on social mediaBERLIN (AFP) - Franck Ribery appeared to respond to social media criticism of his eating a gold-coated steak with abusive posts on Instagram and Twitter on Saturday (Jan 5).On Thursday, the 35-year-old France and Bayern Munich star had posted a video...
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Don't write Manchester United off: OlePARIS • Manchester United travelled to Paris yesterday without 10 first-team players and facing a two-goal deficit, but the odds are not insurmountable for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose players "feel invincible".The Red Devils will be boosted for the second leg of their Champions League...
Speed is key for SocceroosSYDNEY • Australia are banking on pace and versatility up front to win back-to-back Asian Cups as they embark on a new era without stalwarts Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak.The Socceroos are a different beast to Ange Postecoglou's team that beat South Korea in extra time to lift the trophy at home...
Avramovic set to head home?Former national football coach Raddy Avramovic is in line for a surprise return - as head coach of Singapore Premier League (SPL) side Home United.Sources told The Straits Times that the Serb, who coached the Lions to three Asean titles from 2003 to 2012, will be unveiled soon by the Protectors....
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Court rules Rafinha must use Adidas equipmentAMSTERDAM • Barcelona midfielder Rafinha must honour his contract with Adidas and continue to wear its sportswear or pay a fine of up to €1 million (S$1.5 million), a Dutch court said on Tuesday.The German company had sued him after the Brazilian started to wear Mizuno shoes...
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Pressure dangerous for Hudson-Odoi's progress: SarriLONDON • Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri needs no convincing about Callum Hudson-Odoi's immense potential, but is reluctant to put too much pressure on the teenager as it could prove "dangerous" for his development.The winger, who emerged as a transfer target for German...
