Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge, despite reiterating his intention to one day return to Spain.
The Belgium international won LaLiga with Atletico Madrid in 2014 and has been linked with a switch to their city rivals Real Madrid this season.
Having previously admitted an interest in moving back to Spain, Courtois was keen to clarify that he remains committed to Chelsea and may not leave until after his retirement.
I understand the commotion with the Chelsea fans, he said in quotes reported by the Mirror.
But I just meant that I want to return to Spain one day, but it can also be after my career.
I m happy to be at Chelsea. For how long, we will see. But now I want to win prizes with this club.
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil lauded Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest footballers of all-time.
The pair spent three seasons together at Real Madrid from 2010-13, winning LaLiga, a Cope del Rey and Supercopa de Espana.
Ozil hailed the three-time Ballon d Or winner, with whom he combined well during their time together at the Spanish giants.
I really enjoyed playing with him because he made me better on the pitch, the German told Arsenal Media.
He s a good guy and a good friend of mine. Of course I gave my assists, a lot to him, and he knows, but I really enjoyed playing with him because it was easy.
He doesn t need a lot of chances, even if I give him two assists, he scored two. He s a very amazing player, one of the greatest footballers in hi…
Palestine celebrated their first point in Asian Cup history after holding Syria to a 0-0 draw in Sharjah on Sunday despite playing the final 22 minutes with 10 men.
Beaten in each of their three matches on debut in 2015, unheralded Palestine were more competitive on this occasion as they succeeded in frustrating stronger opposition despite Mohammed Saleh s harsh dismissal.
The defender received a second yellow card in the 68th minute following a clash of heads with Omar Khrbin but Syria, who have designs on a place in the knockout rounds after impressing in World Cup qualifying, were unable to make their numerical advantage count.
An inability to capitalise on a pair of first-half chances allowed Palestine to grow into the contest and Noureddine Ould Ali s men ca…
Valencia have joined the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to Talksport.
The Belgium international is out of contract in the summer and has been strongly linked with a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray though Valencia have thrown their hat into the ring as they prepare for a probable return Champions League football.
Galatasary actually attempted to secure the the thirty year old’s services last summer though Jose Mourinho was reluctant to let him go.
However, with the former Everton man making just three Premier League starts so far this season his time at Old Trafford finally appears to be coming to an end.
Since signing for the Red Devils in the summer of 2013 he has racked up one hundred and fifty-one appea…
Diego Simeone felt Atletico Madrid s pace and precision was key to their 3-0 Copa Del Rey victory at home to Eibar in the first leg of the quarter-final on Thursday.
Goals from Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro ensured Atletico will go into next Wednesday s second leg with a commanding lead after a routine victory at the Vicente Calderon.
Eibar s slack defending made it a comfortable win for Atletico, with Simeone highlighting the positive impact of Yannick Carrasco and the improving Nicolas Gaitan, along with the trio of scorers.
It was an important game, we backed the team to win duels one against one, Simeone said.
With the speed of Griezmann, Correa, Carrasco and Gaitan, which is fine, we could do damage. With some precision we were …
Atletico Madrid have signed Monaco goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte in a season-long loan deal.
The 30-year-old is set to provide back-up for Jan Oblak after joining the LaLiga champions on Thursday
Lecomte suffered an injury in pre-season and Alexander Nubel was installed as Monaco s first-choice keeper following his move from Bayern Munich.
Former Montpellier and Lorient number one Lecomte had made 60 appearances for Ligue 1 side Monaco, keeping 20 clean sheets.
He signed a five-year deal when arriving in the Principality from Montpellier in 2019.
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New Major League Soccer season is coming very soon and things are starting to get heated in the United States and Canada. That is also the case at Toronto FC, the runners-up of the last MLS Cup, in which they lost to Seattle Sounders. The 2017 champions are going to have an important season ahead of them and it could become even more important if the latest rumours turn out to be true.
Toronto FC are open to selling their main striker Jozy Altidore, according to ESPN. All this came about after the American forward publicly criticized the club, which Toronto boardroom did not like. The US international was critical of how the club handled an injury to captain Michael Bradley and now the club might be getting rid of him.
Altidore did not enjoy are great season, as he was …
Liverpool s Premier League title challenge faces a significant hurdle on Sunday when they head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
Such is the rarity of the Reds mounting a serious tilt for a crown they last wore in 1990, this meeting is already something of an historic moment.
The last time they visited their fierce rivals in a league match while they occupied one of the top two positions, the year was 1996 and Jurgen Klopp was a 29-year-old Mainz defender.
That match which was started by an Eric Cantona rabona from kick-off (no, really) saw United triumph 1-0. But who was involved?
David Beckham smashes home a superb winner for v Liverpool in 1996.
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Inter midfielder Roberto Gagliardini looks set to leave San Siro at the end of the season after claiming he needs more regular football.
The 28-year-old former Atalanta player, who has been capped by Italy, has started only two Serie A games this season for the Nerazzurri.
One of those came on Sunday when he helped Simone Inzaghi s team to a 1-0 win against Hellas Verona, playing the full game.
Gagliardini has featured off the bench six times in the Italian top flight this term, but he wants greater and more consistent involvement, and that will probably mean his future lies elsewhere.
He was praised by coach Inzaghi on Saturday, commended for an excellent display, but Gagliardini s contract expires at the end of the campaign and all signs point to a part…
The transformation of Barcelona under Johan Cruyff took an important step forward on May 10, 31 years ago.
The Catalans won their first trophy since the great Cruyff s return to his old club, beating Sampdoria to claim the Cup Winners Cup.
Liverpool became European champions for the second time on this day in 1978 as they defended the trophy by defeating Club Brugge.
More recently, May 10 has brought about historic achievements from Stephen Curry and Rafael Nadal.
1978 Liverpool defend European Cup
Liverpool became the first English team to retain the European Cup in 1978 – and they did so at the national stadium, too.
A solitary goal from Kenny Dalglish in the second half secured a 1-0 victory over Club Brugge at Wembley i…