Gabriel Jesus: Roberto Firmino Is Good For Brazil Ahead Of World Cup

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus believes the form of Brazilian compatriot Roberto Firmino is a good sign ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Jesus has been the preferred pick for the centre-forward position for Brazil ahead of Firmino but the 21-year-old only wishes well for the Liverpool star. Speaking in an interview, he …

Gabriel Jesus Back ‘Fighter’ Neymar To Make The World Cup

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is confident that compatriot Neymar will return to full fitness ahead of the summer World Cup finals in Russia. The 20-year-old combined with Neymar in the attack during their qualification phase to the global tournament, and he is backing his international compatriot to make a complete recovery prior to June. …

Henri Saivet pleased to play alongside Robinho at Sivasspor

Newcastle United midfielder Henri Saivet expressed his pleasure at the opportunity of playing alongside Robinho at Turkish club Sivasspor. The 27-year-old had been of interest to the likes of Montpellier and Troyes from Ligue 1, but he opted to pursue a fresh challenge in Turkey with Sivasspor on loan. The Super Lig outfit are said …

Robinho receives prison sentence for rape case

Brazil international Robinho has been found guilty of taking part in a gang rape of a woman whilst he was still playing for AC Milan in 2013. The 33-year-old alongside five other Brazilians have been sentenced to nine years in jail after they assaulted an Albanian woman under the influence of alcohol in a nightclub. …

Tite Not Happy with Roberto Firmino’s Performance

Brazil national team boss Tite claims that he is expecting more from Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino, who is now firmly established as one of the first team players in the absence of Robinho. However, the Liverpool striker has been struggling in front of goal and he was especially poor in the draw with Colombia. This …

Robinho’s Transfer Kicked off the Transfer Frenzy, says Former City Player Acquisition Head

Former Manchester City player acquisition head Mike Rigg says that the era of inflated transfer fees began with Robinho’s move to the Etihad stadium in 2008. Up until then, the transfer fees for players were relatively low with the best players costing in the region of £ 25 million. Zidane held the world record with …