Luis Enrique demanded plaudits for David de Gea after the Spain goalkeeper s brilliant display during Thursday s 1-1 Nations League draw against Germany in Stuttgart.
Jose Gaya pounced deep into stoppage time to snatch a point at the Mercedes-Benz Arena after an excellent Timo Werner goal gave the hosts a 51st-minute lead.
But Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea was arguably the key to Luis Enrique s men taking a share of the spoils.
De Gea made sharp first-half saves to thwart Thilo Kehrer, Julian Draxler and Leroy Sane, while he also denied Niklas Sule at close quarters as the game moved towards its conclusion.
A string of errors for United saw the 29-year-old end the 2019-20 season at a low ebb, but Luis Enrique believes De Gea and Spain understudy Kep…
Hansi Flick has reinvigorated Bayern Munich and rejuvenated the players, according to club legend Franz Beckenbauer.
Flick took charge of Bayern, initially on an interim basis, last November when Niko Kovac was sacked following a 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.
At that point, the club were four points adrift in the Bundesliga title race, but Flick led them to a remarkable treble as his side won each of their final 21 games of the season in all competitions.
Former Germany and Bayern defender Beckenbauer admitted he thought certain players in the squad Flick inherited had lost interest, and he lauded the boss ability to deliver success with that group.
Hansi Flick has reinvigorated the team again, he said in an interview with Bayern s website.
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Preston North End have turned to former Hull City manager Phil Brown to save their season from relegation.
The Championship club sacked Darren Ferguson on December 29 after a 3-1 home loss to Middlesbrough, with the club now rock bottom of the league and seven points adrift of safety.
Brown, who guided Hull to the England s top-flight for the first time in the club s history in 2008/09, has signed an 18-month contract at Deepdale and took his first training session at his new club on Thursday.
The 51-year-old s main priority is to guide Preston out of the relegation zone a point not lost on the manager in his first interview as club boss.
Preston North End are a big club with great history and tradition and I am really looking forward to the challenge …
Two deflected strikes from Bernardo Silva saw Manchester City become the first team in the history of the FA Cup to reach the semi-finals six seasons running with a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
Pep Guardiola may not want to talk about the prospect of a second treble, but his side are now unbeaten in their last 22 games in all competitions going into the international break after what turned into a Saturday evening stroll in the Manchester rain.
Newcastle can point to a crippling injury list, but the team that ended City’s aspirations in the Carabao Cup back in September could barely lay a glove on them this time, finishing the match with only two efforts at goal to City’s 16.
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Turin-based newspaper that Juventus are weighing up a deadline day move on Atalanta striker German Denis.
Having missed out on Manchester United-bound Radamel Falcao, the Bianconeri have turned their attention to the Argentine forward and they do not have a lot of time left before the transfer window closes.
Even if Atalanta are holding out for €5 million, Juventus officials believe they can wrap up the deal for some €2.5 million by the end of the day.
New boss Max Allegri agrees that Denis would be a good alternative to star player Fernando Llorente and he has given the green light.
The 32-year-old has largely impressed since joining Atalanta from Udinese in the summer of 2011, scoring 44 goals in 106 Serie A outings.
And after his move to …
Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has ended speculation over his future by signing a two-year extension that ties him to the club until 2014.
Deschamps was reportedly close to walking away from the former French champions after strong interest from Chelsea in England and Roma in Italy.
He had one final year left on his contract following the 2010/11 campaign, which saw OM finish runners-up to champions Lille.
But the in-demand coach has not only agreed to stay on at Marseille for the upcoming season, but also for another two beyond that, following assurances from club bosses that he would be given the financial muscle to put together another championship-winning team.
I have decided to continue my adventure with Olympique Marseille and to stay on for the…
Marcus Rashford was Manchester United s hero again as his goal secured a 1-0 win away to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
The teenager, who scored four times in his first two United appearances this season, struck in the first half to seal the derby spoils and reignite his side s hopes of a top-four finish.
City lost captain Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi to injury this week and suffered further blows when both Raheem Sterling and Joe Hart had to be taken off in what proved to be a frustrating game for the Etihad Stadium faithful.
Sergio Aguero hit the post with a header but clear-cut chances were few and far between as United defended diligently against a flat City attack, while attempting to use the pace of Anthony Martial on the break to …
Jose Mourinho has admitted that he will struggle to agree a deal to tale Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane to Stamford Bridge,.
The Chelsea boss worked with the France international for two years at the Bernabeu having signed him from Lens in 2011, and has suggested that would be keen on a reunion in West London.
However the 51 year old, who currently has his side at the top of the Premier League table, believes that the centre back will remain with the European Champions for the foreseeable future.
Varane has made seventy-nine appearances in all competitions for Real, scoring four goals, and with the club has already been victorious in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, Champions League and Super Cup.
He is set to win his fifteenth international cap in t…
Paulo Dybala has been handed Juventus famous number 10 shirt for the 2017-18 season, following in the footsteps of Paul Pogba, Carlos Tevez and Alessandro Del Piero.
The jersey vacant since Pogba left for Manchester United last year has also been worn by legends such as Omar Sivori, Michel Platini and Roberto Baggio and is recognition of the Argentina international s contribution since arriving from Palermo in 2015.
Dybala has been touted as a potential replacement for Neymar at Barcelona, but Juve appear determined to keep hold of their man, who previously wore 21.
A club statement read: From the very moment he signed for the Turin club two years ago, La Joya won over the hearts of the Bianconeri faithful with his wonder strikes, sensational assists and irresist…
Premier League champions Chelsea have completed the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, with the midfielder signing a five-year contract.
In a move reportedly worth £40million, the 22-year-old s switch to Stamford Bridge from the Ligue 1 winners was completed on Saturday and he will now get the opportunity to work under Antonio Conte.
I am very happy to be here and to join this great team, Bakayoko told his new club s website.
I have grown up watching Chelsea. Signing was the natural thing for me because it is a club I loved very much in my childhood.
I am now looking forward to evolving under this fantastic coach and alongside so many great team-mates.
.: ‘I am now looking forward to evolving under this fantastic coach and alongside s…