Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic understands he is entering the final years of playing at the highest level, manager Jose Mourinho said.
Ibrahimovic, 36, made his return from a serious knee injury earlier this season and has featured seven times in all competitions.
However, the veteran has started just twice and scored one goal, with the 2017-18 campaign appearing set to be Ibrahimovic s last at United.
Mourinho believes Ibrahimovic can still perform at the top level, although he said the striker was nearing the end.
I was his manager when he was 29 at Inter Milan. We can’t stop time, and for players time means a lot, he told UK newspapers.
Zlatan knows that. He knows that at the highest level he s in the last part of his career, …
Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna expects to return for the North London Derby where he will come up against Tottenham s in-form winger Gareth Bale.
Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna expects to return for the North London Derby where he will come up against Tottenham s in-form winger Gareth Bale.
Sagna missed Arsenal s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday with a knee injury but reports in England claim the 30-year-old French right-back will be ready for his team s upcoming trip to White Hart Lane.
If Sagna plays he will be given one of the toughest tasks in the Premier League at the moment mark Bale.
The 23-year-old Welsh speedster has scored nine goals in Tottenham s past seven games in all competitions and gave his team s Champions League hopes a signi…
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Looking to cash in on Everton s troubles and extend on their recent purple patch, Chelsea will make the trip to Goodison Park on Saturday night.
Starting with the hosts, while Everton might have shocked many when opening the 2020/2021 campaign, the Blues have rather drastically fallen off the boil. Now freefalling away from the European spots, Carlo Ancelotti s men had to settle for what was a disappointing 1-1 draw away at relegation scrappers Burnley last weekend. While attacking talisman Dominic Calvert-Lewin might have managed to extend on his own stellar start to the new season, the former Napoli boss has seen his side win just one of their last seven Premier League contests, a run that stems back to Octo…
Portuguese daily newspaper that La Liga outfits Sevilla and Real Sociedad are keeping close tabs on FC Porto striker Nabil Ghilas.
Having struggled to prove his worth at Estadio do Dragao, the Algerian was loaned to Cordoba in the summer transfer window.
He has since impressed playing in Spanish La Liga, making 21 league appearances and scoring no less than 7 goals for the relegation strugglers.
As a result, the 24-year-old appears to have caught the eye of Sevilla and Real Sociedad, who are on the lookout for attacking reinforcements.
The two clubs have sent scouts to watch Ghilas in action and they could decide to step up their interest in the summer transfer window.
The Algeria international, who joined Porto in the summer of 2013 from Moreir…
Internacional Porto Alegre have won the 2008 Copa Nissan Sudamericana. Opponents Estudiantes came close but a goal in extra time made the difference.
In a spectacular match, it was Estudiantes to open the score through Alayes in the 65th minute. As Internacional won the first match 1-0, extra time was needed to decide the clash.
The Brazilians began extra time without Agenor, who received a red card just before full time.
Where Estudiantes had been trying to net a winner in regular time, Internacional regained strength in extra time and continuously pressurized the Argentinians.
It paid off in minute 114. Keeper Iberbia deflected an effort onto the post but in the following chaos, Nilmar remained focused and scored from about two meters.
The gues…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ready to go after confirming his decision to join Los Angeles Galaxy.
Ibrahimovic s contract was terminated by Manchester United on Thursday and his departure almost certainly brings to a close one of the most decorated European club careers of all time.
The former Sweden international has suffered with knee ligament problems since 2017 and has seen his opportunities at Old Trafford dry up following the arrival of Romelu Lukaku.
A move to the United States appeared close when United agreed to release Ibrahimovic and he revealed LA as his next stop on Friday.
I am ready to go now, Ibrahimovic told the LA Times. First of all, I m there to play football. I m not there for something else. My first objective is to play football and do …
Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez will not be leaving the Serie A club, according to agent Uli Ferber.
Gomez s future in Florence has come under the spotlight following Fiorentina s 3-0 first-leg loss to Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals on Thursday.
However, Ferber insisted the Germany international remains committed to the club.
He was described as a hero two weeks ago after the quarter-final against Dynamo Kiev, Ferber told Bild.
People mustn’t go overboard one way or the other. We have absolutely not changed our minds and Fiorentina have sent no new signals either.
Mario feels at home in Florence and it is here that he wants to achieve his objectives.
Gomez, who moved to Italy from German champions Bayern Munich in 2013-…
Steven Gerrard s leadership of Liverpool s most sustained title challenge in years has won him the Football Writers Association (FWA) s player of the year award for the first time.
The Reds captain saw off challenges from Manchester United s Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand to secure top spot in a poll of FWA members.
The 28-year-old has spent most of this season playing as a second striker, forging an exhilarating partnership with Fernando Torres. He has scored 23 goals in all competitions and become the club s record scorer in European competition.
We are delighted to honour Steven s contribution this season with our prestigious award, said FWA chairman Steve Bates.
Steven has had a fantastic season and has so often been the …
Spain and Valencia striker David Villa says he is not going to a Premier League club this summer.
The Los Che hitman, who struck 28 league goals last season, was set for a move for big club, after recent speculation linked him to a move to Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United , Barcelona and Real Madrid.
But the Euro 2008 Golden Boot winner has ruled out a move to Premier League clubs and revealed that he wants to continue playing in Spain for the next season.
A week ago my future was clear, and now it s not, Villa told Cuatro.
I ve been through some tough moments, which are partly my own fault, but I decided to put it all aside and I ve not thought about it in the last five days.
When I said I had taken a decision it was true, and this decis…
Mauricio Pochettino admits Paris Saint-Germain are working hard to improve the team amid strong links to free agent Lionel Messi.
PSG open a new Ligue 1 season with a trip to Troyes on Saturday, though Pochettino s pre-match media conference understandably saw a focus on the possibility of a big-name arrival in the French capital.
Messi is looking for a new team after Barcelona confirmed they will not be signing the Argentina superstar to a new deal on Thursday, ending his long association with the club as they grapple with financial issues and LaLiga salary restrictions.
The 34-year-old was said to be a target for PSG a year ago when he wanted to leave Camp Nou, only to end up staying put to play out the final year of his contract.
Pochettino confi…