Kalidou Koulibaly interview: Senegal captain wants to win Africa Cup of Nations to prove you can play in Saudi Arabia and be competitive | Football News

On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, Kalidou Koulibaly leans forward and makes a big statement. “This AFCON will be one of the best,” he tells Sky Sports from Senegal’s camp in the Ivory Coast. It is perhaps unusual for the captain of the tournament holders to lavish praise on his team’s competition.…

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Max Crocombe interview: Burton Albion goalkeeper on rude awakenings, New Zealand caps, and why Alisson is the best | Football News

Max Crocombe has had to be patient. He made his League One debut for Burton Albion just days after turning 30 – but it came 14 long years after making his senior debut for Buckingham Town as a 16-year-old goalkeeper in the Union Counties League. “I remember my first game,” Crocombe tells Sky Sports. “I…

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Cole Palmer exclusive interview: Chelsea midfielder reveals he never wanted to leave boyhood club Man City | Football News

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has revealed he planned to remain at boyhood club Manchester City and go on loan this season before being told his only options were to stay or leave permanently. The 21-year-old completed a surprise £40m transfer from the Etihad Stadium to Stamford Bridge on Deadline Day last summer and is relishing life…

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Ali Al-Hamadi interview: AFC Wimbledon’s Iraqi Scouser making light work of League Two | Football News

Before he signed for AFC Wimbledon in January, Ali Al-Hamadi had played just 26 games in professional football. Take away the 13 games he played on loan at National League Bromley in 2021/22 and he had played a grand total of 13 times for Wycombe under Gareth Ainsworth, including just one start in Sky Bet…

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Morgan Whittaker interview: Plymouth Argyle forward on his childhood hero Neymar and his aims for the season | Football News

It is not even 2024 yet and Morgan Whittaker has already achieved his targets for the season at Plymouth Argyle. “I wanted to just get to double figures,” the 22-year-old tells Sky Sports. “I got to double figures last season, so I just wanted to do the same. I need to push myself and try…

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Wouter Burger interview: Stoke City midfielder on why challenge at the bet365 Stadium will prepare him to play in the Premier League | Football News

Back in March, Wouter Burger was part of the Basel team that missed out on a place in the Europa Conference League final by the narrowest of margins.  Antonin Barak’s winner for eventual runners-up Fiorentina would have been gut-wrenching enough on its own – but it was even more so given the fact it came…

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Jed Wallace interview: West Brom midfielder on the role of captaincy and giving back at Christmas | Football News

Jed Wallace was a man on a mission.  Visiting Sandwell General Hospital to hand out presents at the Children’s Ward before Christmas, the West Brom captain was also trying to convert a few of the youngsters into Baggies supporters at the same time. “One of them was a PSG fan!” Wallace tells Sky Sports, as…

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Anthony Joshua in no mood for talking with bizarre interview | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Anthony Joshua kept his interview as short as possible as he is fully focused making his arrival in Riyadh, ahead of facing Otto Wallin

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Mikel Arteta exclusive interview: Declan Rice’s aura, Kai Havertz’s intelligence and why Arsenal’s best is yet to come | Football News

Mikel Arteta’s suspension means he will be confined to the director’s box at Villa Park on Saturday but he is focusing on the positives. “A really nice view,” he smiles. Besides, there isn’t much he would change about those delirious scenes against Luton. “I think you get more from winning it in the way we…

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Enzo Maresca interview: Leicester manager on setbacks, James Justin, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jamie Vardy | Football News

“I don’t want to talk to you anymore.” Enzo Maresca has a big smile on his face as we start our interview. It is the second time he has won the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award this season, and the second time it has seen his Leicester side go on to lose…

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