Jorginho explains decision to snub Man City in favour of Chelsea switch

The Italy international had appeared destined to join the reigning Premier League champions before Maurizio Sarri negotiated a reunion in west London Chelsea midfieder Jorginho says manager Maurizio Sarri’s move to Stamford Bridge convinced him to reject Manchester City. The Italy international had an agreement to join to the Premier League champions, but ultimately linked up with…

Maddison dismisses England talk after inspiring Leicester win

Gareth Southgate was reportedly at St James’ Park to watch the Foxes midfielder ahead of next month’s internationals. Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is ignoring speculation regarding a possible call-up by England despite playing a pivotal role in a victory over Newcastle. In-front of the onlooking Gareth Southgate, Maddison had a part in both goals…

‘Corn, soybeans and landmines’: Dems sweat early state blunders

LAS VEGAS — With two sets of debates and six months of fundraising finished, a new stage is opening in the Democratic presidential primary: The summer slog. For six weeks until the next debate, in mid-September, candidates will shift their focus more completely to the early primary states, grinding through a ritualistic run of picnics,…

Loftus-Cheek urged to quit Chelsea by former England boss

With game time proving hard to come by once again at Stamford Bridge, the talented midfielder has been told to seek a transfer by Sam Allardyce Ruben Loftus-Cheek needs to be “battering the door down in January” and forcing a permanent transfer away from Chelsea, says former England boss Sam Allardyce. The 2017-18 campaign proved…

Benzema calls on French football chiefs to leave him alone after 'finished' jibe

The Real Madrid striker has responded to a suggestion from FFF president Noel Le Graet that there is no way back for him within the France set-up Karim Benzema has implored Noel Le Graet to “leave me alone”, after the French Football Federation president suggested there is no way back for the striker with Les…