Leicester City

Sporting's Silva signs for Leicester to end long-running

London - Muslimchronicle

Portugal midfielder Adrien Silva says he tried to remain positive during a long saga which came to a happy end on Monday as he completed his move to Premier League side Leicester City. The 28-year-old — capped 20 times and a member of the Portugal side that won Euro 2016 — has had to wait four months to complete the £22 million ($29.7million)Read more

Lukaku injured in United draw, Salah fires Liverpool

London - Muslimchronicle

Romelu Lukaku was stretchered off after a clash of heads as Manchester United drew 0-0 with Southampton, while Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. Lukaku crashed into Southampton's Wesley Hoedt as the pair contested an aerial challenge early in the first half at Old Trafford. The Belgium striker lay prone on the pitchRead more

Mata expects strong response from angry United

Manchester - Muslimchronicle

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata admits his team-mates are furious after dropping two points at Leicester City, but he hopes they can channel that frustration into a strong response against Burnley on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho's side were stunned by a late goal from 10-man Leicester in a 2-2 draw that saw United fall a staggering 13 points behind leaders Manchester City at the halfwayRead more

Ranieri set for Monaco reunion as PSG look to power on

London - Muslimchronicle

Claudio Ranieri admits he has “fantastic memories” of coaching Monaco as his Nantes side prepare to host the faltering reigning champions in a midweek round of games in Ligue 1. The Italian was appointed by Monaco in 2012 and lasted two seasons in the principalty, winning Ligue 2 and leading them to promotion in his first campaign before taking them toRead more

CAS rejects Silva's appeal to play

Lausanne - Muslimchronicle

The Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS) on Thursday rejected an application for urgent provisional measures by Portuguese midfielder Adrien Silva to allow him to play for Leicester City. The court could still rule in the player's favour, but did not agree to allow the English Football Association to register him while it contemplates FIFA's refusal to approve Silva's transferRead more

Vardy gives Puel perfect start as Leicester boss

London - Muslimchronicle

Jamie Vardy gave Claude Puel the perfect start to his Leicester City reign on Sunday as the former Premier league champions returned to their counter-attacking best, brushing aside managerless Everton 2-0. In a throwback to their 2015-16 title-winning season, Leicester caused problems for the visitors from the start, breaking with pace and purpose as Demarai Gray proved a realRead more

Leicester name Puel as new manager

London - Muslimchronicle

Former Premier League champions Leicester City on Wednesday named ex-Southampton boss Claude Puel as their new manager following the sacking of Craig Shakespeare last week. Leicester won the title under Claudio Ranieri in 2015-16 but parted company with the Italian in February and despite a good recovery under Shakespeare at the end of last season, they are only a pointRead more

Coutinho scorcher gets Liverpool back on track

Leicester - Muslimchronicle

Philippe Coutinho marked his first Premier League start of the season with a superb goal as Liverpool returned to winning ways by edging Leicester City 3-2 on Saturday. Coutinho submitted a transfer request on the eve of the season, only for Liverpool to block his move to Barcelona, and he began the atonement process with a glorious 23rd-minute free-kick. FurtherRead more

Arsenal in search of Sanchez tonic at Stoke

Stoke-on-Trent - Muslimchronicle

Arsenal head to Stoke City this weekend aiming to register a second victory of the season and divert attention away from continuing questions about the future of Alexis Sanchez. Arsene Wenger's side kicked off the Premier League campaign in exciting, if not entirely convincing, fashion against Leicester City, coming from behind to register a 4-3 victory thanks to a lateRead more

Leicester similarity breeds Atletico caution

Madrid - Arab Today

Atletico Madrid have grown accustomed to slaying Europe's giants in the Champions League under Diego Simeone, but ending Leicester City's run Wednesday may prove even tougher than ousting Barcelona or Bayern, according to Filipe Luis. "We're not favourites. We don't believe that," said the Brazilian left-back on Monday despite the vast gulf in Champions League experience between the sides. AtleticoRead more