Adriano: My weight will not be a problem at Miami United

Former Inter striker and Brazil international Adriano does not believe his weight will be a problem as he looks to get his career back on track at Miami United.

Adriano was part of Brazil s 2004 Copa America triumph and played a part in four successive Scudetti at Inter from 2006 to 2009.

However, personal problems have since blighted his career and, after failed stints at Corinthians and Flamengo in 2011 and 2012, he had been without a club since leaving Atletico Paranaense in 2014 after making just four appearances.

The 34-year-old is now set for another return with Miami United, who operate in the fourth tier of football in the United States, and he is confident of making a mark.

I am very well. Obviously, I will still have to work hard to get back …

Arsenal transfers beyond reproach, says Wenger

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have nothing to hide over their transfer policy in the wake of the controversy surrounding England manager Sam Allardyce.

Footage obtained by The Daily Telegraph shows Allardyce telling two undercover reporters, purporting to be from a Far East investment firm, that he could help them to circumvent transfer regulations in the Premier League.

The 61-year-old allegedly said rules over third-party ownership of players which was banned by FIFA last year and by the Football Association in 2008 can be bypassed, while he also made derogatory remarks about predecessor Roy Hodgson, his assistant Gary Neville, and the redevelopment of Wembley.

Speculation is mounting that Allardyce who is yet to respond to the comments could be sacked, while the …

Wolves 0-3 Man City: Grealish, Haaland and Foden send Guardiola´s men to Premier League summit

Erling Haaland struck again as Manchester City went top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Wolves at Molineux.

First-half goals from Jack Grealish and Haaland put the visitors in control, while Phil Foden sealed the points midway through the second half. Haaland has now scored in his first four Premier League away games, setting a new record.

Wolves played just under an hour with a numerical disadvantage after Nathan Collins was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Grealish.

Pep Guardiola s City side have now won each of the last five league meetings between these teams, netting 16 goals while conceding just three.

100 Erling Haaland has scored 100 goals in his last 99 games in all competitions since leaving RB Salzburg in …

Slot hopes Jones ´recovers fast´ after limping off against Betis

Arne Slot says Liverpool are waiting to discover the extent of Curtis Jones injury, after the midfielder was forced off during the Reds 1-0 victory over Real Betis.

The Dutchman oversaw his first win since replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring the only goal in Pittsburgh.

It was the first match of the Reds pre-season tour of the United States, though it remains to be seen how much of a part Jones will play after he limped off on the half-hour mark.

However, Slot said the decision to withdraw the midfielder was precautionary.

I think it s too early to tell [how bad it is], he told reporters during his post-match press conference. Maybe he could have played on, but I think maybe you could see he was not at 100%.

In a f…

´You will still bring us so many joys´ – Pele hails Rodrygo after stunning Madrid turnaround

Rodrygo has been congratulated by Brazilian legend Pele for his role in Real Madrid s incredible 6-5 aggregate win over Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals.

Having replaced Toni Kroos as a 68th-minute substitute shortly before Riyad Mahrez s goal put Madrid 5-3 down in the tie, Rodrygo scored an astonishing last-gasp brace to force a thrilling second leg to extra-time, where Karim Benzema s penalty sent Los Blancos to the final. 

The 21-year-old became the first ever player to score two 90th-minute goals in a Champions League knockout game, and just the second substitute to score a semi-final brace in the competition, after Georginio Wijnaldum for Liverpool against Barcelona in 2018-19.

After changing the course of the tie with two goals in a dra…

Guardiola says Conte needs time and investment as Man City boss braces for Spurs test

Pep Guardiola has no doubt Antonio Conte can lead Tottenham to sustained success, but only if the Italian gets the backing he needs.

Spurs boss Conte this week appeared to suggest his playing resources had been weakened by trading in the January transfer window.

Conte clarified his position on Friday when he stressed that was only a view he took in terms of squad numbers, saying the arrivals of Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus had in fact improved the quality at his disposal.

While Conte insisted Spurs chairman Daniel Levy knows his true thoughts, the merest implication of any unhappiness from the head coach has come at a bad time, with the team on a three-game losing run in the Premier League.

They have gone down to Chelsea, Southampt…

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda signs contract extension until 2027

Daizen Maeda has handed Celtic another attacking boost by signing a new deal until June 2027.

The 25-year-old Japan forward has become a key player for the Hoops since taking only four minutes to score his first Celtic goal on debut against Hibernian in January 2022, following his move from Yokohama F Marinos, initially on loan.

Fellow Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi also signed a new deal earlier in the week which takes him to 2027 and has now been joined by Maeda, who scored in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar against Croatia amidst a treble-winning season for Celtic.

He told the club’s official website: “It is a very happy moment for me and my family.

“Since we moved from Japan, everyone at the club and, of course, the supporters have been amazing…

May 15th: Sunday’s Football Accumulator – 9/1

With the penultimate weekend of Premier League fixtures taking center stage this weekend, we have a host of eye-catching contests. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Sunday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth taking note of.

Sunday May 15th 

BST 14:00 Leeds vs Brighton

Starting with Sunday s guests, while Brighton might have shown some inconsistencies since opening 2022, Graham Potter s men are enjoying a real recent boost. Last seen putting in a stunning display as they stormed their way to a remarkable 4-0 win against Manchester United on the south coast, they should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Finding a way to build off of their 3-0 romp away at Wolves on April 30th, the former Swansea boss has seen his s…

Raiola: Ibrahimovic prepared to talk to AC Milan

Mino Raiola revealed Zlatan Ibrahimovic is prepared to talk to AC Milan as the veteran striker continues to be linked with a return to San Siro.

Swedish great Ibrahimovic is starring for LA Galaxy in MLS, however, reports claim the 37-year-old could be in line for a Milan comeback.

Milan director Leonardo played down a return for Ibrahimovic, who scored 42 Serie A goals for the club between 2010 and 2012 before leaving to join Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain, following Thursday s Europa League victory over Olympiacos.

Ibrahimovic was coy when asked about the rumours, the 37-year-old telling TMZ: There are always rumours. The whole world wants me. It s okay.

And outspoken agent Raiola refused to rule out a second Milan spell for Ibrahimovic, who has s…

From St Petersburg to Sochi – Leopards dreaming big after Russian relocation

Now, Sochi finally have a professional team competing in Russia s top flight for the first time in 20 years.

Such a big city like Sochi should have a team in Russian Premier League. The weather here is sunny almost the whole year, plus there is no real winter with snow and frost – ideal conditions for playing football 365 days per year, PFC Sochi CEO Dmitry Rubashko told Omnisport. In addition, as a World Cup legacy we have great infrastructure in the area with natural and artificial fields.

When we got the message about the club s transition, we didn t completely realise what it brings with it, added deputy general director for development Andrey Orlov. I came to Sochi with one small bag, thinking that it s just for a couple of days. Finally, I spent about two mont…