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Face off: Legends Farah, Bekele go head to head in Big Half race in London
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will begin his Tokyo Games preparations by going head-to-head with Kenenisa Bekele at the Big Half race in March, organizers said on Wednesday. Farah, who has won the previous two editions of the half marathon event in London, faces a tough battle to keep his streak intact against Ethiopian Bekele,Read More
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E2%80%95-solskjaer/ Man United mentally need a mid-season break ? Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed Manchester United’s dreadful defeat to Burnley was not “a fair reflection” of his players as they were “mentally” drained 10 days out from a mid-season break. United are fifth in the Premier League but remain six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea after slumping to a shocking 2-0 loss to Burnley at Old Trafford. ChrisRead More
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Klopp explains how Alisson has exceeded Liverpool hopes
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised goalkeeper Alisson Becker for “making difficult things look easy”. The Brazil international has kept nine clean sheets in his last 10 appearances conceding his last Premier League goal on November 23 at Crystal Palace and even claimed an assist for Mohamed Salah’s goal in Sunday’s 2-0 win over ManchesterRead More
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Ferdinand blasts Man United after 2-0 defeat to Burnley
Rio Ferdinand slammed Manchester United’s direction following the “embarrassing” Premier League loss to Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Goals from Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez condemned a woeful United side to a deflating 2-0 home defeat in Marcus Rashford’s absence. The result left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men six points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea andRead More
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Rodgers gives positive update on Vardy injury in 4-1 win over West Ham
Brendan Rodgers has given a positive update on Jamie Vardy’s injury after he came off in Leicester City’s 4-1 victory over West Ham on Wednesday night. Ayoze Perez scored twice as Leicester ended their two-match winless run in the Premier League with an emphatic win against West Ham, but the Foxes also lost Vardy toRead More
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Solskjaer due £5m compensation package in the event of Man United sacking
Manchester United would have to pay Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just £5m in compensation if they decide to sack the Norwegian in the next few weeks. United have endured an underwhelming season so far and currently sit five points adrift of the Champions League places, having only won nine of their opening 22 Premier League games.Read More
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Ronaldo fires Juventus into Italian Cup semi-finals
Cristiano Ronaldo extended his scoring streak as Juventus eased past Roma 3-1 to advance to the Italian Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. The Portuguese star picked up a Gonzalo Higuain cross after 26 minutes in Turin finishing off from an angle. It was the 34-year-old’s 12th goal in eight consecutive games in which he has playedRead More
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Olympic football, boxing qualifiers moved from virus epicentre
Boxing and women’s football qualifying for the 2020 Olympics will be moved from the Chinese city at the centre of a virus outbreak to another location in the country, the organising bodies said on Wednesday. Wuhan was supposed to host China, Taiwan, Thailand and Australia for the Group B Asian women’s football qualifiers February 3-9Read More
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Olympics: South Korea, Saudi Arabia seal football spots
South Korea and Saudi Arabia sealed qualification for the 2020 Olympic men’s football tournament on Wednesday when they reached the final of the Asian under-23 Championship in Thailand. The competition acts as the Asian Football Confederation’s Olympic qualifiers, with places in Japan going to the top three teams. The top two were confirmed in Wednesday’sRead More
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Sithole: Wheelchair tennis star gets two-year ban for missed dope tests
Two-time wheelchair tennis grand slam champion Lucas Sithole has been banned from the sport for two years after failing to make himself available for doping tests, the International Tennis Federation announced on Wednesday. In a statement the ITF said that South African Sithole, 32, had failed to inform the governing body of his whereabouts threeRead More
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EPL: What Rio Ferdinand said about Maguire after Man United’s 2-0 defeat to Burnley
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has criticised captain, Harry Maguire for his lack of leadership qualities during the Red Devils’ 2-0 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Two goals from Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez handed the visitors their first win at Old Trafford since 1962. United slumped to their second
EPL: What Rio Ferdinand said about Maguire after Man United’s 2-0 defeat to Burnley
Transfer: Aubameyang takes decision on dumping Arsenal for Barcelona to replace Suarez
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly decided to join Barcelona. DAILY POST had reported that Aubameyang has emerged as Barcelona’s top choice to replace Luis Suarez. Suarez is set to be out of action for around four months after undergoing knee surgery. According to Mundo Deportivo, Aubameyang has informed Barcelona board that he would be
Transfer: Aubameyang takes decision on dumping Arsenal for Barcelona to replace Suarez
EPL: Wolves get major boost ahead of Liverpool clash
The Wolves have been handed a major boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Thursday night at Molineux Stadium. This is after Wolves manager, Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday that Willy Boly and Diogo Jota are in contention to feature against Jurgen Klopp’s men following their
EPL: Wolves get major boost ahead of Liverpool clash
Coppa Italia: What Sarri said about Cristiano Ronaldo after Juventus’ 3-1 win over Roma
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has hailed forward, Cristiano Ronaldo as an ‘extraordinary’ player, following their 3-1 win over AS Roma in the Coppa Italian quarter-final encounter on Wednesday night. Sarri’s men defeated Roma to qualify for the semi-final, thanks to three goals from Ronaldo, Rodrigo Bentancur and Leonardo Bonucci. Speaking after the match, Sarri told
Coppa Italia: What Sarri said about Cristiano Ronaldo after Juventus’ 3-1 win over Roma
EPL: Rio Ferdinand fumes, tears Man United apart after 2-0 home loss to Burnley
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has lambasted the club following their embarrassing 2-0 loss to Burnley on Wednesday. Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez scored one each to hand the visitors their first win at Old Trafford since 1962 Solksjare”s men slumped to their second defeat in the space of three days, as their chances of
EPL: Rio Ferdinand fumes, tears Man United apart after 2-0 home loss to Burnley
EPL: What Wilfred Ndidi said after helping Leicester beat West Ham 4-1
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi returned to action on Wednesday night to help the Foxes record a 4-1 win over West Ham United. The Nigeria international said he is delighted to be back on the pitch and relief after making his comeback from injury. Ndidi has been out of action since early January after suffering
EPL: What Wilfred Ndidi said after helping Leicester beat West Ham 4-1
Transfer: Mourinho asks about Man Utd deal for Bruno Fernandes
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, on Wednesday took a slight jab at former employers Manchester United and their seemingly endless transfer saga for Bruno Fernandes. United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Sporting Lisbon captain. However, they are yet to settle on a fee for Fernandes with the club. Following Spurs’ 2-1 win over
Transfer: Mourinho asks about Man Utd deal for Bruno Fernandes
EPL: Rio Ferdinand blasts one Man Utd player as Red Devils lose 2-0 to Burnley
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, criticised Anthony Martial during their 2-0 defeat to Burnley on Wednesday night. Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez scored in each half, as Sean Dyche’s men claimed a famous victory at Old Trafford. Martial started the Premier League clash and missed two superb chances in the first half, which Ferdinand
EPL: Rio Ferdinand blasts one Man Utd player as Red Devils lose 2-0 to Burnley
Transfer: Real Madrid ready to offer Arsenal £50m for Martinelli
Arsenal are set to offer Gabriel Martinelli an improved deal, following Real Madrid interest in the teenager, Daily Mail reports. The 18-year-old striker has made a huge impact since his £6.3million move from Ituano last summer. Martinelli has scored 10 goals in 21 games for the Gunners this season. His form has sparked interest from
Transfer: Real Madrid ready to offer Arsenal £50m for Martinelli
Man Utd vs Burnley: Solskjaer expected to be sacked before next season
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown, has said he does not expect Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, to still be the manager of Manchester United by the start of next season. Solskjaer initially impressed after replacing Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford in December 2018, but results and performances dipped after he signed a permanent deal. Following United’s 2-0 defeat
Man Utd vs Burnley: Solskjaer expected to be sacked before next season
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