Neymar has jumped to the defence of Manchester United winger Antony and told his fellow Brazilian to ignore critics of his showboating.
Former Ajax star Antony faced scrutiny after performing a double spin on the right wing during United s Europa League game against Sheriff on Thursday.
Former United midfielder Paul Scholes said it was an example of Antony being a clown , given the pass he subsequently played to Casemiro had too much weight and ran out of play for a goal kick.
An alternative take might be that Antony disorientated the Sheriff players and almost delivered a killer ball behind the opposition defence as they stopped and stared.
Antony justified his piece of close-control skill by stating it was in his Brazilian nature, saying: We are known f…
Nuno Espirito Santo s future as Tottenham manager is in doubt after a slow start.
The Portuguese only took over in June but his side are eighth in the Premier League with five losses already.
Spurs were humbled 3-0 at home by under-pressure Manchester United on Saturday.
Supporters made their feelings known at full-time as boos rung out around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Tottenham have decided to sack Nuno Espirito Santo after senior stars told the board he’s not up to the job.
The death knell has sounded for Nuno after a number of players were approached.
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Brett Holman is in danger of missing Australia s next two World Cup qualifiers after picking up a groin injury playing for AZ Alkmaar.
Holman strained his groin during Saturday s 2-2 draw with Ajax and was substituted early in the second half.
The 27-year-old was ruled out of AZ’s Europa League clash with Austria Vienna on Thursday, and according to the club s official website, an MRI scan has revealed that the former NEC Nijmegen player will be out of action for several weeks.
This would cast doubt over his ability to be ready in time for Australia s trip to Oman on November 11 or their visit to Thailand on November 15.
The attacking midfielder has been a key figure for the Socceroos in their early qualifying matches, and depending on other results, …
Chelsea will welcome their bogey side Everton to Stamford Bridge, aiming to beat the Toffees for the first time since May 2009.
The Londoners have failed to take all three points since their win over Everton in the FA Cup final that year, with Chelsea led to victory by then caretaker coach Guus Hiddink.
Since that memorable Wembley encounter, Everton have won two and drawn two of their Premier League fixtures, while David Moyes men won their fourth-round FA Cup replay earlier this year on penalties after the replay itself, and the initial fixture, both finished 1-1.
In another baffling streak, Chelsea have not beaten Everton in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge in their past five at the venue with each of the matches ending in draws, but just one of whic…
Swansea City manager Garry Monk has called for a response from his players ahead of Sunday s Premier League clash with Tottenham.
The Welsh club were on the receiving end of a 3-1 defeat at West Ham last weekend Wilfried Bony breaking the deadlock before Andy Carroll s brace and a Diafra Sakho strike took the number of points Swansea have dropped from winning positions this season to 16.
Monk maintains he is untroubled by the statistic, but admits his side s performance at Upton Park was Swansea s worst of the campaign.
It was the first time that we didn t reach the levels we ve set ourselves this season, he said. We need to react this weekend, put on a positive performance and put to bed last weekend s display.
And Swansea are overdue a positive re…
Wales manager Chris Coleman has signed a new contract to keep him in charge of the side through to World Cup 2018.
The 45-year-old took over in January 2012 following the death of previous boss Gary Speed.
Coleman could only guide Wales to fifth position in their six-team qualifying group for World Cup 2014.
However, he made history by leading the country to Euro 2016, finishing second to Belgium in their qualification group as Wales celebrated reaching their first major tournament since 1958.
Coleman s men have been drawn in Group B with England, Russia and Slovakia for the competition in France, which begins on June 10.
Everyone knows what managing Wales means to me, the manager said at a media conference.
Leading my country in Franc…
Bernardo Silva says he getting up to speed with life at Manchester City after Pep Guardiola s side opened up their Champions League campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Feyenoord.
The Portugal international joined City at the end of May from Monaco for £43million, but endured a shorter pre-season due to his involvement in the Confederations Cup.
But Silva is feeling sharper as he continues to train with his new team, having combined impressively with fellow playmakers David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne in Rotterdam on Wednesday.
I m feeling better and better, he told his club s official website. It s normal; it s been more than one month that I have been training with the team.
The 23-year-old also highlighted the intensity of the Champions Leagu…
Greatness is on the mind of Paul Pogba, with the in-demand Juventus midfielder determined to be remembered like legendary pair Pele and Diego Maradona.
Pogba has developed into one of football s most sought-after players since leaving Manchester United for Juventus in 2012, helping the Italian champions to four consecutive Serie A titles and the 2015 Champions League final.
Despite his success in Turin, the 23-year-old France international is not content as he dreams of winning the Champions League, World Cup and European Championship.
I don t think I am a great. I think I ve done nothing. I ve done nothing in soccer, Pogba told ESPN as he prepares for Friday s Euro 2016 curtain-raiser against Romania.
I ve won leagues, but I haven t won the Champions L…
Gerard Pique does not believe Barcelona s record of six consecutive Copa del Rey finals will be replicated following their Clasico triumph over bitter rivals Real Madrid.
Barca became the first team to reach six successive Copa deciders following their 3-0 win against Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Luis Suarez s brace sealed Wednesday s victory and a 4-1 aggregate triumph for the LaLiga champions.
Barca defender Pique revelled in the performance post-match, telling reporters: Reaching a sixth final I don t think what we have achieved is something that will ever happen again in the Copa del Rey.
We ve won it a lot in recent years but we want to win it again. It s special to qualify for a final. It s actually been more out of habit than anything else. Tu…
Daegu are sitting pretty at the top of AFC Champions League Group F after cruising to a 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory.
The A-League side took a 29th-minute lead through Ola Toivonen but the visitors pulled level just two minutes later through Cesinha. Hwang Soon-min and Edgar got in on the act in the second half to complete a memorable away win for Andre s side.
Elsewhere in Group F, Guangzhou Evergrande strolled to a 2-0 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima thanks to first-half goals from Anderson Talisca and former Barcelona midfielder Paulinho – their only two shots on target in the entire game.
In Group E, Kashima Antlers edged past Johor Darul Ta zim 2-1 thanks to goals from Taiki Hirato and Serginho, while Gyeongnam played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Shand…