Tag: captain
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal head coach Fernando Santos wants people to leave his captain alone
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos says “it’s high time to leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone”. Santos benched Ronaldo for Portugal’s last-16 tie against Switzerland, a move…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal deny report claiming captain threatened to quit World Cup
The Portuguese FA has denied a report that claimed Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the World Cup in a conversation with head coach Fernando Santos….
Gareth Bale scores for Wales against United States: Captain defies declining powers to keep delivering big moments
When Wales last played in a World Cup, their first game ended in a 1-1 draw with the great John Charles scoring the equaliser. Sixty-four…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain says he is ‘bulletproof’ after explosive interview criticising Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is “bulletproof and iron-clad” following his explosive interview last week and says his relationship with Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes is…
Gareth Bale: Wales captain insists he’s fit and ready for World Cup opener against USA but Joe Allen will miss out
Gareth Bale insists his fitness is “right where I want to be” but Joe Allen will miss Wales’ World Cup opener against the USA. Bale…
Harry Kane exclusive: England captain believes Three Lions can win 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Harry Kane insists England are “not afraid” of saying they can win the 2022 World Cup and believes their poor form has lowered expectations heading…
Cesar Azpilicueta exclusive interview: Chelsea captain discusses his new contract and Antonio Conte’s Tottenham
It’s been six months of near-total change at Chelsea – and Cesar Azpilicueta was nearly part of it. New owners, new recruitment methods – and…
Ben Mee: Brentford sign former Burnley captain on free transfer
Brentford have signed free agent Ben Mee after the former Burnley captain’s contract expired this summer. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the…
Wales expect captain Gareth Bale to be available for World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria
Wales are hopeful Gareth Bale will be fit for Thursday’s World Cup play-off with Austria despite the Real Madrid forward missing the El Clasico defeat…
Wayne Rooney: Derby boss and ex-England captain reveals binge drinking battle amid pressures of playing career
Wayne Rooney has opened up on a battle with binge drinking during his playing career and revealed a determination to prove himself a success in…