Tag: Interview
Marti Cifuentes exclusive interview: QPR coach talks turnarounds, the connection with the fans, and an exciting future | Football News
When Marti Cifuentes arrived at Queens Park Rangers in late October, the club was one place off the bottom of the Championship. Morale was low. It was asking a lot for a relatively unknown coach to turn it around and keep them in the division. That is exactly what he did, QPR eventually finishing outside…
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Bernardo Silva interview: Man City and Portugal midfielder talks Euro 2024, Ballon d’Or and playing under pressure | Football News
Earlier this year, at a FIFA awards ceremony held in London, Bernardo Silva was ranked as the eighth best men’s player of 2023, voted for by players, coaches and journalists from around the world. Lionel Messi edged out Erling Haaland for the top prize. Silva is respectful when the subject comes up. “Recognition is always…
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Matheus Cunha interview: Wolves forward on refinding his passion for football after clicking with Gary O’Neil | Football News
Matheus Cunha has rediscovered his love for football at Wolves, something that he readily admits as he reflects on his first full season in the Premier League. His relationship with Gary O’Neil has been a big factor in him having the best season of his career. “It is the season that I have enjoyed the…
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Taylor Harwood-Bellis exclusive interview: Southampton defender hoping to draw on experience of Euro glory as Saints target Wembley | Football News
There are not too many players who can claim to have won promotion from the Championship two seasons in a row, let alone before the age of 23. But that is what Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the potential to do within the next fortnight. The defender – who has been on Manchester City’s books since he…
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Danilo Orsi exclusive interview: Crawley Town’s star striker explains his unusual rise from non-League to the EFL | Football News
Danilo Orsi never thought he was going to be a professional footballer. The Crawley striker grew up in north London and played in non-League with Cockfosters while he was completing his A-Levels. He was at peace with balancing that semi-professional career with the IT job in the City he was preparing to start. Until one…
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Thomas Frank exclusive interview: Brentford head coach says Bees’ tough season is a reminder of football’s brutality | Football News
Thomas Frank is in a jovial mood as he leaves his press conference and walks through to a back room at Brentford’s Jersey Road training ground for his sit-down with Sky Sports. The camera operator asks him to say a few words to ensure his microphone is working correctly. “Soon we need some sun so…
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Toti Gomes interview: Wolves defender on being mentally strong and taking his opportunity under Gary O’Neil | Football News
It was the clever footwork of Wolves defender Toti Gomes that brought their breakthrough goal against Fulham last time out in the Premier League. He controlled the ball with his left foot and passed the ball to Rayan Ait-Nouri with his right. Two perfect touches, but it was not even his best assist of the…
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Christian Horner: No resolution to Red Bull investigation into team principal after first interview | F1 News
Red Bull’s investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Christian Horner is set to continue after no resolution was reached during a first interview with the Formula 1 team principal on Friday. Red Bull GmbH, the Austrian parent company of the F1 team, launched an independent investigation after allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour were…
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Nuno Espirito Santo exclusive interview: Nottingham Forest boss on rebalancing the squad and defending set pieces | Football News
Nottingham Forest supporters saw another side to Nuno Espirito Santo when he smiled with relief and declared himself a happy man in his interview after the penalty shootout win over Bristol City in the FA Cup on Wednesday evening. Even now, he is thrilled. “It was massive for us,” he tells Sky Sports. “I consider…
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Ederson exclusive interview: Man City goalkeeper on becoming a leader, Pep Guardiola’s future, and chasing Liverpool | Football News
There were 75 minutes on the clock at the Etihad Stadium when Ederson switched from goalkeeper to bodyguard, charging shoulder-first into Burnley’s Connor Roberts then dragging him away as he tried to square up to the 19-year-old Rico Lewis. “I will back up my team-mates under any circumstances,” Ederson tells Sky Sports as he reflects…
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