Diego Godin said he had no hesitation in signing a new contract with Atletico Madrid despite reported from the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.
The Uruguay captain last week agreed a new four-year deal with Atletico to put an end to speculation over his future.
Godin has became a key player at the heart of the Atleti defence following his move from Liga rivals Villarreal back in 2010 and his assured performances were said to have attracted interest from Premier League rivals City and Chelsea, amongst others.
The 29-year-old stressed that he had no interest in leaving Vicente Calderon, stating that it was an easy decision to remain with Diego Simeone s side.
I am very happy to have renewed with the Athletic. he said at a press conference on Wed…
Walter Mazzarri is leaving his role as Watford head coach at the end of the season.
Watford have confirmed the 55-year-old s time in charge of the club will come to an end after their final Premier League game of the season at home to Manchester City on Sunday.
Mazzarri, formerly head coach of Napoli and Inter, signed a three-year contract when he took charge in July 2016 but will now depart after only one season in the job.
After the board discussed with Walter Mazzarri the club s future goals and aspirations, it was decided he will be stepping down from his position as the club s head coach after the final game of the 2016-17 season, read a statement from Watford chairman Scott Duxbury on Wednesday.
We thank Walter and his staff for the contribution…
It is not normally a mood he has to strive too hard to locate but, after Barcelona s restorative 2-0 win over Sevilla at the weekend, Gerard Pique was bullish.
On Wednesday, Ronald Koeman s side will seek to overturn the same deficit in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against the Andalusian club.
The chastening 4-1 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, where Pique s return from three months out with a knee injury was entirely ruined by him having to try to mark Kylian Mbappe, left Barca s hopes of averting a second trophy-less season hanging by a thread.
But goals from Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi made it back-to-back LaLiga wins last time out, while there is the prospect of one or both of the Madrid clubs dropping points when they mee…
Republic of Ireland women’s coach Vera Pauw will not have her contract renewed when her current deal expires this week.
The Football Association of Ireland board has decided it does not want to retain the Dutchwoman’s services despite leading the country to their first World Cup this year.
“On behalf of the Football Association of Ireland, we would like to thank Vera for her hard work and commitment over the past four years and wish her well for the future,” said FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill.
“In particular, I wish to acknowledge the role she played in leading Ireland to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 where our women’s team made history and inspired a nation.”
Ireland failed to make the World Cup knockout stages after defeats to co-h…
The agent of Porto striker Jackson Martinez has denied suggestions that his client is interested in a move to the Premier League.
The Colombia international netted an incredible 34 goals in 39 appearances during his debut season in the Primeira Liga, having joined Porto from Mexican side Jaguares de Chiapas in July 2012.
That run of goalscoring form has seen him widely linked with a move to England, with Tottenham thought to be leading the chase for his signature.
But the player s representative, Luis Manso, has moved to quash those rumours.
Jackson Martinez has always said he wants to stay at FC Porto and he does not have to leave, he told Portugal s Radio Renascenca.
He is happy and his family too so I do not see the intention of the club to sell.
It seems …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Manchester City have the quality to hurt Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
City travel to the French capital on Wednesday for the first leg of their maiden quarter-final tie in Europe s premier competition on the back of an inconsistent campaign domestically.
Ibrahimovic is likely to provide PSG s major threat in the tie, with the 34-year-old striker boasting 38 goals from 41 appearances this term.
Famously outspoken when it comes to the merits of opposing teams and players, Ibrahimovic gave credit to City – likening their development under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour to PSG s after his own club were bought by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011.
He identified Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Yaya Toure as key perfo…
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid s confirmation that Diego Costa will return to LaLiga means a mouth-watering attacking link-up with Antoine Griezmann is only a few months away.
Costa famously fired Atleti to the top-flight title at the expense of Barcelona and Real Madrid in 2013-14 before departing to Chelsea.
As the tenacious Spain striker collected two Premier League crowns in three attempts at Stamford Bridge, Griezmann took up the mantle of becoming Atletico s latest goalscoring hero.
The France star s dazzling displays earned him third place behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the Ballon d Or and Best FIFA Men s Player standings in 2016.
Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Griezmann during the close season but he decided to st…
With the 2018 Russia World Cup now fully underway, each team will look to move one step closer to booking their spot in the round of 16. With an action-packed month of football, we have found a number of interesting bets that can help boost your Wednesday World Cup acca.
Wednesday 27th June
15:00 BST Mexico vs Sweden
For Juan Carlos Osorio s Mexico side, The Green s have arguably transformed into one of this summers surprise packages and with a game to spare, The Tricolor have already confirmed their spot in the last 16. Coming off the back of their historic 1-0 win over defending champions Germany, along with their 2-1 win over South Korea last weekend, Mexico are one match away from clinching top spot and the Greens have not enjoyed a finer start to a World Cup fi…
Raheem Sterling ended his international drought with a brace before England survived a second-half onslaught from Spain to record a stunning 3-2 Nations League victory in Seville.
A Marcus Rashford goal sandwiched between a pair of finishes from Sterling had Gareth Southgate s men 3-0 up at the break, though Harry Kane – the architect of two and involved in all three – was their leading light.
Things were more one-sided due to Spain s desperation after the interval and Paco Alcacer scored his 10th goal in six games for club and country just before the hour.
Sergio Ramos also found the net with a last-gasp header, but England held firm to claim their first victory in UEFA s new competition.
Spain were quick to apply pressure, but England looked promi…
Chelsea have entered discussions with Inter Milan over the possibility of signing Matias Vecino, according to .
Vecino only came to Inter from Fiorentina last summer. He played in 29 games and scored three goals for the Nerazzurri in 2017/18 in all competitions. He has previously worked with the newly appointed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri in 2014/15 when he was on loan at Empoli.
Sarri is now keen on a reunion with the Uruguay international at Stamford Bridge, and in order for that to happen, the London Blues will have to part with the sum of around £32million.
Chelsea were in a potentially problematic situation regarding transfers while the saga of Antonio Conte s long-expected departure was ongoing, but since his arrival Sarri has managed to snatch Jorginh…