Leicester City fans’ hearts were sent a flutter when a post on Riyad Mahrez’s official Facebook page appeared to announce a shock retirement.
The update stated that the Algerian had been forced to bring a premature end to his professional career on medical grounds.
“After the last consultation with many doctors, I’ve decided to stay away from football,” the message read.
“As my time as a football player comes to an end, I would like to say few words.
“I want to thank everybody for the kindness and…
Riyad Mahrez reacts to scoring Leicester’s late equaliser against Bournemouth after the fallout from the January transfer window.
English Premier League: Riyad Mahrez (90’+7) Leicester 1-1 Bournemouth
Riyad Mahrez’s 96th minute free-kick secured a 1-1 draw for Leicester against Bournemouth.
Riyad Mahrez has vowed to “give everything” to Leicester City for as long as he remains at the club.
Mahrez, 26, went into a self-imposed exile following Leicester’s refusal to sell him to Manchester City on transfer deadline day in January, only returning to training with Claude Puel’s squad last month.
A source told ESPN FC that Mahrez remains determined to leave Leicester at the end of the season, with the player believing that he has been loyal to the club since helping them to their surprise…
ESPN FC’s Mark Donaldson and Paul Mariner square off in predicting all of the Premier League fixtures from week 28.
Leicester City have “moved on” from the the transfer saga involving Riyad Mahrez’s failed move to Manchester City, according to Foxes striker Jamie Vardy.
Mahrez, 27, was very close to joining the Premier League leaders in the winter window, handing in a transfer request to Leicester at the end of January.
However, the deal fell through in the final stages with Leicester demanding more than City were willing to pay, and the Algeria international subsequently missed team training, as well as matches…
Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy combined for Leicester’s only goal to lift the Foxes over Sheffield United and into the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Claude Puel insists the Riyad Mahrez saga was put to bed once and for all with the reception the midfielder received from the Leicester fans on Friday night.
Mahrez made his return to the starting line-up – and was back at the King Power Stadium – for the first time since going AWOL after the
collapse of his proposed transfer to Manchester City.
The Algerian received warm applause from the home supporters when his name was announced before the FA Cup fifth round tie against Sheffield United, and…
Riyad Mahrez returned for Leicester in their defeat at City.
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has criticised Manchester City over the disruption caused by their late approach for playmaker Riyad Mahrez.
Algeria international Mahrez ended the s…
The FC crew discuss Riyad Mahrez’s transfer predicament at Leicester.
The FC crew discuss Riyad Mahrez’s transfer predicament at Leicester.
The FC crew discuss Riyad Mahrez’s transfer predicament at Leicester.
Riyad Mahrez saw a transfer deadline move to Manchester City fail as Leicester stood firm over their £95 million valuation of him — and then he refused to train.
Puel says Mahrez needs to get his head right but what’s next for Leicester’s mercurial talent? ESPN FC’s club correspondents have their say on whether their team should consider a summer move.
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MAN CITY: Yes
Pep Guardiola wants more options out wide to stretch opponents, particularly against tight, defensive teams, which is…
Four goals from Sergio Aguero and a trio of assists from Kevin De Bruyne paved the way for Man City in a comfy win over Leicester.
Riyad Mahrez has held talks with his Leicester City teammates to help clear the air and move forward following his self-imposed exile, according to defender Danny Simpson.
Mahrez entered as a substitute in the 62th minute of Leicester’s 5-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday, one day after ending the strike and reporting to training.
The Algeria international had hoped to move to City on transfer deadline day but the move fell through as Leicester valued Mahrez at £95 million but City were…
Benjamin Mendy met Alexis Nunes in Manhattan to reveal some of the less talented attributes of his Manchester City colleagues.
Leicester manager Claude Puel confirms Riyad Mahrez will not feature in their Premier League clash against Ma…
Alison Bender and Stewart Robson discuss whether player power is dominating football and Riyad Mahrez’s decision to strike after his move to Manchester City fell through.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop feels Riyad Mahrez’s actions after not sealing a move to Man City are simply ridiculous, with Leicester having every right to put such a high asking price in place.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop feels Riyad Mahrez’s actions after not sealing a move to Man City are simply ridiculous, with Leicester having every right to put such a high asking price in place.
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says the club will do everything they can to ensure Riyad Mahrez fits back in after his move to Manchester City fell through.
The notion of a fixture being a derby used to signify geographical proximity. Now it tends to relate to any common denominator between two clubs. Even so, Manchester City against Leicester City might be a derby with a difference on Saturday if it is jokingly branded “the Riyad Mahrez derby”.
The Algerian definitely will not be playing for Manchester City after City failed to sign him at the end of the transfer window. He surely will not be lining up for Leicester either after missing training…
Alison Bender and Stewart Robson discuss whether player power is dominating football and Riyad Mahrez’s decision to strike after his move to Manchester City fell through.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop feels Riyad Mahrez’s actions after not sealing a move to Man City are simply ridiculous, with Leicester having every right to put such a high asking price in place.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop feels Riyad Mahrez’s actions after not sealing a move to Man City are simply ridiculous, with Leicester having every right to put such a high asking price in place.
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says the club will do everything they can to ensure Riyad Mahrez fits back in after his move to Manchester City fell through.
Riyad Mahrez deserves to play for a better club than Leicester City, Algeria coach Rabah Madjer has said, after the forward’s potential transfer to Manchester City fell through on transfer deadline day.
Mahrez, an Algeria international, has twice handed in a transfer request at Leicester, whom he joined from Le Havre in January 2014.
After remaining with the club beyond the summer, he again expressed his desire to leave in January — only for Leicester to make it clear that they would not sell him…