derby – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 25 Jul 2021 22:58:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png derby – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 It’ll Be Easy To Walk Away From Derby, But I’m A Fighter – Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/itll-be-easy-to-walk-away-from-derby-but-im-a-fighter-rooney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/itll-be-easy-to-walk-away-from-derby-but-im-a-fighter-rooney/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 22:58:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302016 Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has come out to say that he’ll not quit Derby anytime soon. He, however, revealed that the team needs more signings ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. According to him, he is still focused on bringing some dignity and pride back to the club, and it is now up to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/itll-be-easy-to-walk-away-from-derby-but-im-a-fighter-rooney/feed/ 0 My Body Is Still Ready To Play – Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/my-body-is-still-ready-to-play-rooney/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:08:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244104 Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney is set to make a playing return in English football with the Derby player/coach having no immediate plans to retire. Rooney has been working with the Rams behind the scenes since his contract at MLS side D.C. United ended. He has waited till January to play football again, and the [...]

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]]> The Linesman Knows What Sergio Ramos Said In The Madrid Derby – Diego Simeone https://www.theinfostride.com/the-linesman-knows-what-sergio-ramos-said-in-the-madrid-derby-diego-simeone/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 15:24:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237938 Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has come out to say that the linesman was aware of what Sergio Ramos said as the Spain captain displayed his controversial nature yet again, yesterday. Reports have it that Ramos insulted the linesman during Saturday’s 0-0 El Derbi between rivals Atletico and Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano, but no action [...]

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]]> I Don’t Know If Rooney Is Set To Join Derby – Phillip Cocu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-know-if-rooney-is-set-to-join-derby-phillip-cocu/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236610 Derby County boss, Phillip Cocu is quiet over rumors that Wayne Rooney could be set to sign for the Championship club. The ex-Manchester United player has been heavily linked with a move to the club and reports have it that if Wayne should sign, it would be in a player-coach role. This will afford Rooney [...]

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]]> Merseyside Derby Not As Big As The Manchester Derby – Wijnaldum https://www.theinfostride.com/merseyside-derby-not-as-big-as-the-manchester-derby-wijnaldum/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:11:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204481 Georginio Wijnaldum has said that Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is not as big as a game against Manchester United because Everton are not challenging at the top of the league. “I think if Everton have some good results during the year and are going to play also for the title, I think then [...]

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]]> Pogba Is Out Of Manchester Derby – Jose Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-is-out-of-manchester-derby-jose-mourinho/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:31:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163190 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled Paul Pogba out of Thursday’s derby with Manchester City. Pogba was forced off in the closing stages of United’s 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday. Afterwards, Mourinho said the 24-year-old was “dead” having played 47 games so far this season, and he confirmed at his news conference on [...]

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]]> Pogba Might Miss Manchester Derby – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-might-miss-manchester-derby-mourinho/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:44:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162881 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his side had been “in control for 90 minutes” after they won 2-0 at Burnley but could be without Paul Pogba for next week’s derby against Manchester City. United, who travel to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, were rarely troubled as first-half goals from Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney [...]

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]]> Gabriel Jesus To Be Fit For Manchester Derby? https://www.theinfostride.com/gabriel-jesus-to-be-fit-for-manchester-derby/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:01:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161499 Gabriel Jesus is in a race to be fit for Manchester City’s pivotal week of the season. City face Arsenal in the FA Cup semifinal on April 23 followed by the Manchester derby against United four days later, but Pep Guardiola has said those games may come too soon for the Gabriel. The Brazil international [...]

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]]> Lallana, Henderson And Sturridge Out Of Derby – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/lallana-henderson-and-sturridge-out-of-derby-klopp/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:06:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160484 Liverpool will be without captain Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge for Saturday’s Merseyside derby, manager Jurgen Klopp has said. The Liverpool boss faces a selection headache ahead of Everton’s visit to Anfield on the weekend for the 228th encounter between the Liverpool-based sides. Lallana is expected to be on the sidelines for up [...]

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]]> Karim Benzema Fit For Madrid Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/karim-benzema-fit-for-madrid-derby/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:03:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148654 Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos were named among Real Madrid’s injury-ravaged 20-man squad for the last ever derby at Atletico Madrid’s Vicente Calderon on Saturday. Real boss Zinedine Zidane will be without defender Pepe, the influential midfield duo of Casemiro and Toni Kroos, as well as striker Alvaro Morata. However, Zidane confirmed Benzema is fit [...]

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]]> Who Will Win The Madrid Derby? https://www.theinfostride.com/will-win-madrid-derby/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:06:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148545 Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid go into Saturday’s La Liga showdown at the Vicente Calderon with old and new tactical questions to resolve. Diego Simeone’s side started out as superphysical scrappers who outworked and outfought their more talented opponents from across town. More recently, the balance has changed — especially as Zinedine Zidane’s men are [...]

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]]> Antoine Griezmann Gets New Boots For Madrid Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/antoine-griezmann-gets-new-boots-for-madrid-derby/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:07:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148307 To celebrate the historic encounters between longstanding local football rivals, Puma has been collaborating with top players to pay tribute to their local rivalries. Gaining personal insights into each player’s key derbies, Puma has developed an eight-part series of special edition boots that can be worn with pride on matchday. Working closely with Antoine Griezmann [...]

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]]> Can Harry Kane Supply Derby Spark? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-harry-kane-supply-derby-spark/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:19:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147000 Buoyed by the return of Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur will look to arrest their current slump and improve their dismal record at the Emirates Stadium in Sunday’s derby against Arsenal. Though they remain the last unbeaten team in the Premier League, Tottenham have gone six games without victory in all competitions since their stunning 2-0 [...]

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]]> Pep Guardiola Wins Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/pep-guardiola-wins-manchester-derby/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:45:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143400 Pep Guardiola rocked old foe Jose Mourinho as Premier League leaders Manchester City extended their perfect start with a 2-1 win at Manchester United, while Liverpool crushed champions Leicester 4-1 on Saturday. City manager Guardiola inflicted the first defeat of Mourinho’s United reign and collected his eighth win in 17 encounters with his nemesis in [...]

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]]> Kelechi Iheanacho Pleased With Derby Heroics https://www.theinfostride.com/kelechi-iheanacho-pleased-with-derby-heroics/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:28:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143392 Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has spoken about his happiness following his impressive displays in Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Iheanacho scored the winner and created the assist for City’s opener as Manchester United lost the derby 1-2 at Old Trafford. The 19-year-old explained that taking part in the Manchester derby represented “a dream [...]

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]]> Man City Is Focused On Title, Not Derby – KDB https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-is-focused-on-title-not-derby-kdb/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 01:10:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143372 Manchester City cannot afford to get distracted by their rivalry with Manchester United, Belgian international Kevin De Bruyne has warned. All eyes will be on Old Trafford on Saturday as the two clubs meet for the first this season — both with 100 percent records in the Premier League to protect. The relationship between the [...]

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]]> Pep, Jose Play Down Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/pep-jose-play-down-manchester-derby/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:30:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143339 United manager Jose Mourinho and his City adversary Pep Guardiola sought to deflect attention from their sulphurous personal rivalry on the eve of Saturday’s mouthwatering Manchester derby. Friends who became foes, the two men represent opposite ends of football’s ideological spectrum and came to be seen as sworn enemies during their time in Spain. With [...]

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]]> All Eyes On Crucial Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/all-eyes-on-crucial-manchester-derby/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:58:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143238 The eyes of the world will be on Manchester this weekend as Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola bring their bitter feud to the Premier League for the first time. Any derby between Manchester United and Manchester City is guaranteed to be an explosive affair, but the presence of sworn enemies Mourinho and Guardiola should ensure [...]

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]]> Kelechi Iheanacho Keen On Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/kelechi-iheanacho-keen-on-manchester-derby/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:34:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142850 Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is keen to replace Sergio Aguero in Saturday’s Manchester derby, if he is selected by Pep Guardiola. Manchester City’s Aguero is suspended for the big game against Manchester United at Old Trafford, which means that Iheanacho could get his first Premier League start under Guardiola. The 19-year-old attacker, who scored [...]

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]]> Who Will Win The Manchester Derby? https://www.theinfostride.com/who-will-win-the-manchester-derby/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:34:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142760 As much as Manchester City fans would like to see their side comfortably win the Premier League title, there’s an ever-growing sense in the stands at the Etihad that the club just isn’t built like that. Famed for doing things the hard way down the years, it seems that if they are to emerge as [...]

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]]> Mkhitaryan Might Not Feature In Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/mkhitaryan-might-not-feature-in-manchester-derby/ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 20:10:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142501 Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a doubt for Manchester United’s derby against rivals Manchester City next weekend after picking up an injury on international duty with Armenia, the nation’s football federation confirmed on Friday. Captain and record scorer Mkhitaryan was replaced after 38 minutes of Armenia’s 3-0 friendly defeat by the Czech Republic on Wednesday. Medical tests [...]

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]]> Antonio Valencia Might Not Feature In Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/antonio-valencia-might-not-feature-in-manchester-derby/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:23:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142366 Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia could be a doubt for their derby clash against City next week as he is away on international duty with Ecuador until the day before the match. Valencia, on the shortlist for the Premier League’s player of the month after an impressive start to the season at right back, will return [...]

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]]> Liverpool, Everton To Clash In Epic Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpool-everton-to-clash-in-epic-derby/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:07:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126124 Jurgen Klopp insists the Barclays Premier League will always be Liverpool’s priority as they prepare to face rivals Everton at Anfield in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday. Following their astonishing Uefa Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund which sealed a place in the semifinals, the Reds made 10 changes for Sunday’s 2-1 win over AFC [...]

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]]> Lingard Better Suited To Central Role – LVG https://www.theinfostride.com/lingard-better-suited-to-central-role-lvg/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:52:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123639 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said he views Jesse Lingard as more of a central player than a wide man. Lingard impressed in the No. 10 role for Thursday night’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Europa League and began Sunday’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the central role, with Juan Mata [...]

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]]> Manchester United Win Manchester Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-win-manchester-derby/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:45:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123577 Marcus Rashford was back among the goals as Manchester United moved to within a point of Manchester City with a 1-0 win at the Etihad. City lost both Raheem Sterling and Joe Hart to injury in the game, which is also bad news for England boss Roy Hodgson ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Germany [...]

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]]> Man United, City Face ‘Do-Or-Die’ Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/man-united-city-face-do-or-die-derby/ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 09:43:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123430 Following Thursday’s Europa League elimination by arch foes Liverpool, Manchester United’s supporters find themselves in the grip of an unfolding nightmare as Sunday’s derby trip to Manchester City approaches. The 3-1 aggregate loss to Liverpool left the FA Cup as the only trophy United can win this season and if they lose to local rivals [...]

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]]> Balotelli Not Fit For Milan Derby – Sinisa Mihajlovic https://www.theinfostride.com/balotelli-not-fit-for-milan-derby-sinisa-mihajlovic/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:16:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119183 AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is not fit enough to start this weekend’s derby with Inter despite scoring in a cup match on Tuesday, coach Sinisa Mihajlovic said. “There was never a question of Mario playing the derby because he’s not yet in shape to play,” the coach told Italian sports channel Rai Sport. Balotelli, [...]

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]]> Mario Balotelli Will Miss Milan Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/mario-balotelli-will-miss-milan-derby/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:16:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119173 Sinisa Mihajlovic says Mario Balotelli will not be ready to face Inter on Sunday despite his goalscoring return to the AC Milan starting line-up against Alessandria. The Liverpool loanee made his first start since September in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg and scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot late [...]

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]]> Leaders Derby County Beat Charlton https://www.theinfostride.com/leaders-derby-county-beat-charlton/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74086 Derby County maintained their two-point lead at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 win over Charlton. . The Rams took the lead after nine minutes when Jeff Hendrick turned in Darren Bent’s cross from close range. . Hendrick turned provider as Derby doubled their advantage soon after, with Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard [...]

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]]> Ronaldo Returns For Real In Madrid Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-returns-for-real-in-madrid-derby/ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:15:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=71120 World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo returns for a Real Madrid side otherwise stricken by injuries and suspensions as they look to beat Atletico Madrid for the first time in six meetings this season on Saturday. . Ronaldo completed his two-game ban for kicking out at Cordoba defender Edimar as the European champions sneaked [...]

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]]> Rodriguez, Ramos Out Of Madrid Derby https://www.theinfostride.com/rodriguez-ramos-out-of-madrid-derby/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:23:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=70906 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos will miss the Madrid derby against La Liga champions Atletico on Saturday after suffering injuries in his side’s 2-1 win over Sevilla on Wednesday. . Ramos limped off with a hamstring problem after only eight minutes, while Rodriguez suffered an injury in his [...]

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]]> ‘Everton Keen To See Gerrard’s Back’ https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-keen-to-see-gerrards-back/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:39:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=70880 Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will follow his 700th club appearance with his final outing in a Merseyside derby on Saturday and manager Brendan Rodgers says Everton will be glad to see the back of him. . Gerrard became the third player in the club’s history to reach the 700-game mark, behind Ian Callaghan (857) and [...]

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]]> Mourinho To Field Strong Team For Derby Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-to-field-strong-team-for-derby-clash/ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:31:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=65219 Jose Mourinho will select a strong Chelsea side out of respect to high-flying Championship team Derby County when they meet in the quarterfinals of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday. . Only rested England defender Gary Cahill will not be considered for selection at Derby while playmaking maestro Cesc Fabregas is expected to return from [...]

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]]> ACT Brumbies hold on to deny Reds in rugged derby https://www.theinfostride.com/act-brumbies-hold-on-to-deny-reds-in-rugged-derby/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:02:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34980 The ACT Brumbies hung on to defeat the Queensland Reds 23-20 and consolidate their lead in the Super Rugby Australian conference in Brisbane on Friday. The Brumbies led 20-3 after 31 minutes but the Reds doggedly fought their way back in the second…

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]]> No action against Fellaini over ‘spit’ claims https://www.theinfostride.com/no-action-against-fellaini-over-spit-claims/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:06:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32086 Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has "no case to answer" regarding allegations he spat at Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta during last week's derby at Old Trafford, the Football Association said Monday. "We have reviewed all the…

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]]> Spurs up against it in Lisbon, Italian derby poised https://www.theinfostride.com/spurs-up-against-it-in-lisbon-italian-derby-poised/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:13:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29678 Tottenham Hotspur are right up against it as they travel to Portugal to face Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday, while Fiorentina will hope to get the better of Italian rivals Juventus. Tim Sherwood's Tottenham side must overturn a 3-1 first-leg…

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]]> Pirates, chiefs serve up another soweto derby https://www.theinfostride.com/pirates-chiefs-serve-up-another-soweto-derby/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:10:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/03/pirates-chiefs-serve-up-another-soweto-derby/ South Africa comes to a standstill Saturday March 15 when one of the biggest soccer rivalries on the continent are renewed at the African Calabash – FNB stadium – where Orlando Pirates will attempt to claw back into title contention when they engage Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby. When Pirates play Kaizer Chiefs, life [...]

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