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Liverpool retain seventh place in Deloitte Football Money League, earn £77m in revenue
Liverpool remain in seventh place in the latest edition of the Deloitte Football Money League, but recorded a £77.9 million increase in revenue after a hugely successful 2018/19 season.
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Guardiola faces huge task of replacing Man City’s ‘golden generation’
Pep Guardiola knows replacing Manchester City’s “golden generation” is a tough task but it is one he must accomplish to keep the team at the pinnacle of English football. Talismanic captain Vincent Kompany has already left the Etihad, midfield maestro David Silva is going at the end of this season and all-time leading goalscorer SergioRead More
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Barcelona replaces Valverde with Quique Setien
Barcelona have replaced their coach Ernesto Valverde with Quique Setien according to a club statement. The decision to remove Valverde was taken during a board meeting that lasted more than four hours at Camp Nou on Monday afternoon. An official statement was issued on Monday night, with a press conference to follow on Tuesday. BarcaRead More
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Parma close in on European places with Lecce win
Parma closed in on the Europa League berths with a 2-0 win over Lecce that lifted the former UEFA Cup winners to seventh in Serie A on Monday. Defender Simone Iacoponi nodded in a Hernani corner just before the hour mark with Andreas Cornelius adding a second just after coming off the bench on 72Read More
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Begovic replaces Reina at AC Milan
AC Milan have signed Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to replace Spaniard Pepe Reina who completed a six-month loan deal to Premier League club Aston Villa on Monday. The 32-year-old Bosnian international has just returned to the Premier League after spending the first half of the season on a temporary deal in Azerbaijan with FK Qarabag.Read More
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BREAKING: Barcelona sack Valverde, Quique Setien is his replacement
The Liga leaders, Barcelona, have parted way with the 55-year-old, with the former Real Betis boss brought in to replace him. Barcelona announced the dismissal of head coach Valverde, with Quique Setien taking charge of the Spanish champions on that deal that runs until 2022. Barcelona made the decision to extend Valverde’s deal for anRead More
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Guardiola confirms Phil Foden as David Silva’s replacement
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City won’t be signing a replacement for David Silva, because he has faith in Phil Foden to fill his boots. The legendary Spaniard is set to leave Manchester at the end of the 2019-20 season with 19-year-old Foden – known to some as the ‘Stockport Iniesta’ – finally set to getRead More
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Fernandes makes stance clear to Sporting amid £50m Man United bid
Bruno Fernandes has made it clear to Sporting Lisbon that he wants to leave to join Manchester United, according to reports. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the Portugal midfielder in recent days with Sporting Lisbon said to be in negotiations over selling their prized asset. ALSO READ: Aguero sets new record as ManRead More
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Reina joins Aston Villa on loan from AC Milan
Aston Villa announced on Monday they had signed former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season. Villa boss Dean Smith moved for Reina after the struggling Premier League club’s first-choice keeper Tom Heaton was ruled out for the rest of the campaign. Heaton suffered a knee injuryRead More
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Akwa force draw in Jos to deny Plateau United top spot
Plateau United saw their stay atop the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season brought to an end after Akwa United secured a 0-0 draw in Jos. On the other hand, it was also the first time Akwa United under Coach Kennedy Boboye would fail to pick maximum points in five games. After beating EnyimbaRead More
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Man United vs Wolves: Solskjaer hints at starting XI for FA Cup clash
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he will field a similar starting XI that defeated Norwich City 4-0 in the Premier League over the weekend against Wolves in Wednesday’s FA Cup fixture at Old Trafford. The Norwegian also said that defender, Eric Bailly is edging closer to full fitness, adding the Ivory
Man United vs Wolves: Solskjaer hints at starting XI for FA Cup clash
EPL: Mourinho reveals two clubs that have better squads than Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted he is not jealous of the Manchester City or Liverpool squads. Injuries to key players at Spurs has left Mourinho short of options. Mourinho, speaking with Sky Sports, says he accepts the situation and knows the club has a different profile. “Come on, it is what it is.
EPL: Mourinho reveals two clubs that have better squads than Tottenham
Barcelona coach sends message to 25-year-old Nigerian striker
Head coach of Barcelona female team, Lluis Cortes has paid tribute to Nigerian striker, Asisat Oshoala for winning the 2019 African Women’s Player of the Year award for the fourth time. Cortes said he feels privileged to have the 25-year-old forward in his Barcelona squad, adding that she is a unique player that gives the
Barcelona coach sends message to 25-year-old Nigerian striker
FA Cup: Mourinho’s Tottenham to tackle Middlesbrough without five key players – See list
Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed that their manager, Jose Mourinho will be without five key players when they take on Middlesbrough in tonight’s FA Cup clash due to injuries. Spurs made this known in a statement on the club’s official website on Monday. Mourinho’s side head to the game following a 1-0 defeat against Premier League
FA Cup: Mourinho’s Tottenham to tackle Middlesbrough without five key players – See list
Messi vs Ronaldo: Vincent Kompany names ‘hardest’ player to play against
Manchester City legend, Vincent Kompany has named Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi as the hardest player to play against ahead of Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Kompany, who came up against both Messi and Ronaldo on several occasions during his time at Man City, believes the Argentine is more special than the Portuguese. When asked who is
Messi vs Ronaldo: Vincent Kompany names ‘hardest’ player to play against
Transfer: Fernandes undergoes medical ahead of Premier League move
Benfica’s Gedson Fernandes has completed his medical with Tottenham, ahead of an 18-month loan deal, Sky Sports reports. An official announcement is expected within the next 24 hours. Benfica agreed deals with Tottenham and West Ham, but Fernandes has opted to link up with fellow Portuguese Jose Mourinho. Spurs will have an option to buy
Transfer: Fernandes undergoes medical ahead of Premier League move
LaLiga: Buhari’s aide, Ahmad blasts Barcelona for sacking Valverde
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad has slammed Barcelona for sacking manager, Ernesto Valverde and appointing Quique Setien as their new head coach on Monday night. Ahmad in tweet on his official Twitter page said the Blaugrana are ‘so ungrateful’ for sacking Valverde after the 55-year-old won ‘two La Liga titles,
LaLiga: Buhari’s aide, Ahmad blasts Barcelona for sacking Valverde
Quique Setién: Ten things you need to know about Barcelona new manager
Barcelona have released ten facts about their new manager, Quique Setién in a post on their official website after sacking Ernesto Valverde. The Blaugrana sacked Valverde on Monday night following their 3-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup last Thursday and appointed Setién as their new head coach. Setién’s contract with Barcelona
Quique Setién: Ten things you need to know about Barcelona new manager
EPL: Liverpool receive huge injury boost ahead of Man Utd clash
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has received a huge injury boost ahead of this weekend’s game against Manchester United, as Fabinho has returned to training. Fabinho has finished his rehabilitation from a serious ankle injury. The Brazilian midfielder is now in contention to feature in the Premier League clash at Anfield. Fabinho is expected to join
EPL: Liverpool receive huge injury boost ahead of Man Utd clash
Transfer: Atletico Madrid ready to do Lemar-Lacazette swap deal with Arsenal
Atletico Madrid are preparing to offer Thomas Lemar to Arsenal in exchange for Alexandre Lacazette, if they fail in their pursuit of Edinson Cavani this January, Marca reports. The LaLiga side have only scored 22 goals in the league this season and Diego Simeone is desperate to bring in a top striker to rectify that.
Transfer: Atletico Madrid ready to do Lemar-Lacazette swap deal with Arsenal
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