Marcelo will be Brazil's captain for their opener in Russia Brazil coach Tite admitted that Neymar is still not 100 percent ahead of the opening World Cup game against Switzerland. Neymar missed the end of the season for Paris Saint-Germain with a foot injury and has targetted a return in Russia. "Neymar is not 100 percent but he is privileged physically, his sprinting is impressive but still he is not going full out," said Tite. "He is better than we were expecting and ready to have a great World Cup." Tite reinforced the idea of Brazil being a team and that not everything is down to Neymar. "I don't feel like he is the leader, our strength is in the bond between everyone," he continued. "I know that there are a lot of people that like him and many that don't like him. What is important is that in the national team there is a group with different characteristics and everyone does their bit. "We are a strong, competitive side, with a defined style of play, tactically strong and … [Read more...] about Tite: Neymar is not 100 percent
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‘100 percent hearsay’: Serena slams Sharapova book ahead of French Open clash
Serena Williams turned up the heat on Saturday ahead of her French Open clash with bitter rival Maria Sharapova, saying the claims about her in the Russian's book were "hearsay" and not "necessarily true". Sharapova, who Williams has beaten 18 times in a row, claimed in her recent memoir 'Unstoppable' that Serena "hated" her for hearing her cry after the 2004 Wimbledon final. The fourth-round match at Roland Garros on Monday will be the first time the two have faced off since the American's win in the 2016 Australian Open quarter-finals -- Sharapova's last match before serving a 15-month doping ban. "I think the book was 100 percent hearsay, at least all the stuff I read and the quotes that I read, which was a little bit disappointing," said Williams after her 6-3, 6-4 third-round win over Julia Goerges. "I have cried in the locker room many times after a loss, and that's what I have seen a lot of people do. I think it's normal. "It's a Wimbledon final, you know. So it's just, like, I … [Read more...] about ‘100 percent hearsay’: Serena slams Sharapova book ahead of French Open clash
‘He’s got to make sure it’s 100 percent right’ – Canaries legend warns Maddison not to rush his recovery
A Norwich City legends side are hosting Inter Milan on May 20th at Carrow Road, in aid of the Community Sports Foundation. Pictured are (from left) Grant Holt, Darren Huckerby, Darren Kenton, Scott Howie, Daryl Sutch and Darren Eadie. Picture: Ian Burt Archant 2018 Norwich City legend Darren Eadie knows the frustration of injuries all too well and is warning James Maddison not to rush his summer rehabilitation. Norwich City Legends will host Inter Forever at Carrow Road in May. The Canaries’ star playmaker picked up knee ligament damage on the final day of the season and faces eight weeks of recovery, with the hope of missing just a week of pre-season. After a breakthrough campaign of 15 goals and 11 assists for the England Under-21 international it remains to be seen whether that will be with City or one of the many Premier League clubs linked with big-money interest. It is a situation Eadie knows much about after knee problems denied him England recognition and forced him … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got to make sure it’s 100 percent right’ – Canaries legend warns Maddison not to rush his recovery
Crystal Palace would have ‘100 percent’ lost to West Ham at start of the season, says midfielder
Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur says they would have ‘100 percent’ lost to West Ham if it was at the start of the season. A Christian Benteke opener was cancelled out by a Mark Noble penalty shortly before half-time, before Bakary Sako exited with a foot injury in the 1-1 draw. Frank de Boer failed to win a single Premier League game during his historically short tenure at Selhurst Park before being replaced by Roy Hodgson, but confidence appears to have returned - particularly ahead of this Sunday's clash with Newcastle United. McArthur said: “The manager will tell us what went wrong, what we should have done better, but I think it shows you where we’ve come. At the start of the season we would have 100 percent lost that game. Now we do enough to get a point. “We didn’t play well enough, especially in the first half. In the second half we controlled it a bit better but we’re disappointed not to get the three points. But, at … [Read more...] about Crystal Palace would have ‘100 percent’ lost to West Ham at start of the season, says midfielder
British bobsledder Tasker to miss Games after suffering stroke
(Reuters) – British bobsledder Bruce Tasker will miss next month’s Pyeongchang Olympics after suffering a minor stroke last week, Team GB said on Thursday. The 30-year-old Welshman, who is being treated for groin and hip injuries at home, was taken to Wexham Park Hospital on Jan. 4 after experiencing dizziness and nausea. Tasker was subsequently transferred to the stroke unit at High Wycombe Hospital on Saturday. “I’m gutted not to be able to conclude the four-year cycle by going to the Olympics but I’m very grateful that I’m still fit and healthy,” Tasker, who, who was due to compete in his second Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, said in a statement. “I’m set to make a 100 percent recovery and I already feel as though I’m most of the way there.” Tasker is expected to resume training next season. “We are desperately sorry for Bruce to lose his chance of becoming a two-time Olympian so close to the Pyeongchang 2018 … [Read more...] about British bobsledder Tasker to miss Games after suffering stroke