England forward Alessia Russo felt she was not strong enough to play football at the highest level after losing weight during the coronavirus pandemic.
The 24-year-old is set to play a key part for the Lionesses at this summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
However, in an interview with Women’s Health magazine, the former Manchester United player opened up about her “low point” after losing weight using a calorie-counting app.
She told Women’s Health: “In lockdown, it was tough. I was training on my own, I was home and I lost quite a bit of weight. Then I signed for Man United soon after lockdown.
“And within about six weeks, I completely tore my hamstring, (which I) could only relate back to losing a lot of weight because I’ve …
Edson Alvarez has opened up on the blow of missing out on a move from Ajax to Chelsea, but the Mexico midfielder expects another top European club to come knocking.
The 25-year-old is set to be an important figure for his country at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where he will have another chance to impress possible suitors.
The former Club America player was said to have been the subject of a €50million offer from Chelsea in the last transfer window, which Ajax refused, leaving Alvarez by his own admission very disappointed .
Alvarez has been unable to prevent Ajax slipping to an early exit from the Champions League, but domestically they are leading the way in the Eredivisie, even after losing head coach Erik ten Hag and star winger Antony to Manchester United.
Dedryck Boyata set to join Bolton Wanderers on loan; Alberto Aquilani leaving Liverpool for AC Milan
Manchester City s 20-year-old centre-back Dedryck Boyata will join Bolton Wanderers. The Belgian international reportedly snubbed both Blackburn Rovers and Everton in favour of the Whites. Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle had a rather cheeky response to the speculation that he was keen on keeping the club s interest in Boyata private.
“I would imagine we will pursuing things quite vigorously in the next few days. At the end of the day, negotiations are always tricky between clubs.
“Don’t be kidded, if people think there are certain targets, that those are the only ones I’m after.
“I might well change or bring one in from left field that people aren’t aware of.
“I’ve a few irons in the fire – but my main aim is to get quality in…
Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has suggested his broken leg was the catalyst for Sir Alex Ferguson s trophy-laden reign.
Ferguson is approaching his 25th year in charge of the Manchester club and Dublin spoke of the broken leg he suffered in one of his first games for United, prompting Ferguson to turn to talismanic Frenchman Eric Cantona.
It was my Old Trafford debut and it lasted about 60 minutes and my left leg and left ankle sort of gave way on me from a tackle from behind, he joked to ESPN Classic.
I am the reason why Man United have won all those trophies it s down to me, it really is. I break my leg and then they bring in this has-been called Cantona who just takes the world of football by storm.
As soon as he came in it just too…
Los Angeles Galaxy will host their third MLS Cup final in four seasons after scraping past rivals Seattle Sounders 2-2 on away goals.
The Galaxy were 2-1 losers in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Final at CenturyLink Field on Sunday but Juninho s solitary 54th-minute goal was enough to see the four-time champions through to the decider.
Bruce Arena s Galaxy winners of the MLS Cup in 2002, 2005, 2011 and 2012, will host New England Revolution in the MLS Cup at StubHub Center on December 7.
The Galaxy held a slender one-goal lead heading into the return leg in Seattle but that advantage was quickly erased as Supporters Shield champions the Sounders took control in front of a record play-off crowd of 46,758.
Seattle midfielder Brad Evans put the Sou…
Swansea City beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday to claim their first Boxing Day victory since 2007.
The Welsh club had not won their first post-Christmas fixture since a 4-1 triumph over Cheltenham Town in League One seven years ago, but welcomed a Villa side who had emerged triumphant in just three Boxing Day fixtures in the Premier League era.
Swansea were dominant in the first half at the Liberty Stadium and opened the scoring with a well-struck Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick after 13 minutes.
The home side continued to look the more likely to score after going ahead, although the introduction of Andreas Weimann at the break gave Villa more of an attacking edge.
Despite an improved second-half display from Villa, which included injury-t…
Wilfried Zaha scored a crucial equaliser on his return from suspension as Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with West Ham in the Premier League at Selhurst Park.
West Ham captain Mark Noble s first goal of the season came via the penalty spot and ensured the visitors held the half-time advantage.
Palace dominated after the break, but just as it looked like a leveller would elude them – James McArthur having missed a glorious chance – Zaha s heavily deflected effort secured a valuable point.
Roy Hodgson s men are now unbeaten in four games, while West Ham have failed to win any of their past five matches in all competitions.
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In a lively start to the contest, Vicente Guaita saved effort…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be full of confidence ahead of the trip to face Swansea City.
Manchester United travel to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, in a game that use to be a banana-skin game for the visitors in the past.
United previously struggled at the Liberty Stadium and seldom came away with a win. But the Red Devils are likely to comfortably dispatch of their Welsh opposition this weekend. Here’s why…
Manchester United have finally ended the curse against Swansea City
Ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium, Manchester United are coming off the back of a much more convincing head-to-head record. This wasn’t the case between 2014 and 2…
Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are in different stages of transition, but an FA Cup triumph would make any of their seasons feel a bit sweeter.
In the Premier League, things feel a bit mixed. While top-four finishes are on the cards for United and Chelsea, they are five points down compared to last season after the same number of games played. Arsenal, meanwhile, are a damning 16 points worse off.
League tables will naturally be far from the thoughts of Frank Lampard, Mikel Arteta and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Wembley this weekend, but the form of their teams in the top flight does give a good insight into how, if at all, they are overseeing some improvement.
Here s how they compare in terms of this season and last season in league football bearing in mind,…
Pep Guardiola admits being unable to trust Benjamin Mendy s fitness is likely to force him into the transfer market.
Manchester City made Mendy the most expensive full-back in football history when they signed him from Monaco for £52million in July 2017.
The France international s all-action performances and ebullient social media persona quickly established him as a fan favourite, but a ruptured cruciate knee ligament forced him to miss most of last season as City won the Premier League and EFL Cup.
Another knee surgery this term has been compounded by a reaction on the 24-year-old s return to training and Mendy will sit out Saturday s Premier League trip to Bournemouth, with Guardiola conceding he only made the bench for Wednesday s 1-0 win over West Ham due …