Articles By Michael Black (1956)
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 30: England boss eager to lift players, Martinez wants Belgium to enjoy a “winning feeling”

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 16 2018

The World Cup in Russia heads into its final couple of days this weekend with two very differing levels of game left to play. England and Belgium meet in Saturday’s…

Kane
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham and Wolves target available to buy for £22 million

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 14 2018

Tottneham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers would have to pay £22 million to secure the services of Juan Fernando Quintero. The midfielder is on a year-long loan with River Plate from…

Quintero
Transfer News & Rumours

Sevilla want to seal temporary move for Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 31 2018

Sevilla are interested in taking Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea next season. Spanish media outlet Marca has claimed that the Premier League club are willing to let the Belgian…

batshuayi
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea midfielder linked with surprise loan move to Sevilla

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 13 2018

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been linked with a loan move to Sevilla. Spanish media outlet Marca has claimed that the La Liga club have contacted the Blues over the…

Bakayoko
Transfer News & Rumours

Blow for Arsenal as Cristian Pavon signs new Boca Juniors deal

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 13 2018

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Cristian Pavon have been dealt a major blow after the Boca Juniors star signed a new contract with the Argentinian club. The 22-year-old’s new deal has…

Pavon
Transfer News & Rumours

Report: Blow for Chelsea as Barcelona ramp up interest in N’Golo Knate

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 24 2018

Barcelona want to sign Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante in a deal which could see Andre Gomes heading for Stamford Bridge. According to Sky Sports Italy, the La Liga champions have…

Kante
World Cup

Key battles involving four Tottenham players will shape England vs Belgium

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 16 2018

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World Cup

World Cup Final: £26 million Tottenham target the key for Croatia; Manchester United star needs to prove a point

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 16 2018

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World Cup

England vs Belgium: Three Tottenham players to feature, Liverpool defender to start

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 28 2022

England and Belgium meet in St Petersburg on Saturday in the World Cup game that neither side wanted to be in. Both teams will still be feeling the disappointment of…

Southgate Martinez
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 29: FIFA investigates England chants, Manchester United star says France “not favourites”

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 16 2018

There are just two games to go at the World Cup in Russia, although England and Belgium would rather there was just one after missing out on a place in…

England
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea linked with a £35 million move for AC Milan winger Suso

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 12 2018

Chelsea have been linked with a move for AC Milan winger Suso. His agent, Alessandro Lucci, met with club officials earlier this week to discuss Davide Zappacosta’s future at Stamford…

Suso
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 28: England blow big chance, Croatia star blasts pundits’ lack of respect

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 12 2018

Croatia booked their place in the World Cup final with a dramatic extra-time victory over England on Wednesday. The Three Lions were given the perfect start through Kieran Trippier’s 20-yard…

Modric
World Cup

England vs Croatia confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 5 2023

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England & Croatia fancied for shoot-out showdown at the World Cup

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 13 2020

England go head-to-head with Croatia on Wednesday with a place in the World Cup final on July 15 on offer to the winners. After finishing second behind Belgium in the…

England
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 27: Deschamps delight as France beat Belgium, England expects (again)

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 12 2018

Samuel Umtiti was the hero for France as his second-half header secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium and a place in Sunday’s World Cup final in Moscow. Umtiti’s 51st minute…

Deschamps
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