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Celta capitalise on emergency signing rule to bring in Nolito
Nolito joined Celta Vigo on Thursday after the club used Spain’s emergency signing rule to replace an injured goalkeeper with a striker. Celta capitalised on the same rule that allowed Barcelona to buy Martin Braithwaite from Leganes in February after they activated Braithwaite’s release clause. “This new signing for the last stage of this seasonRead More
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Barca should be allowed to play Napoli at Camp Nou – Setien
Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said it will be unfair if his team have to play their Champions League second leg against Napoli at a neutral venue rather than Camp Nou. UEFA announced on Wednesday that a ‘final eight’ knock-out tournament will be held in Lisbon in August for clubs through to the quarter-finals butRead More
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UEFA relaxes financial fair play rules amid coronavirus crisis
UEFA has opted to temporarily soften its financial fair play (FFP) rules to help clubs impacted by the economic fall-out of the coronavirus crisis, European football’s governing body announced on Thursday. FFP rules mean that, over a three-year period, clubs competing in European competition are not permitted to lose more than 30 million euros ($33.7m).Read More
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Mourinho congratulates Rashford: He is a man with principles
Jose Mourinho praised Marcus Rashford following his successful free school meals campaign, describing the Manchester United forward he knows well as a “man with principles”. Rashford’s lobbying of the United Kingdom government led to a U-turn as the food voucher scheme for vulnerable school children was extended beyond term time, with the subject close toRead More
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Chelsea complete deal to sign Timo Werner from Leipzig
Chelsea announced the signing of German international forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig on Thursday in the first major move of the summer transfer market. Werner, 24, who has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season, had a 60 million euro (£53 million, $67 million) release clause in his contract with the German club.Read More
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Four things from the Premier League restart
The Premier League was immediately embroiled in a technology row as it made its comeback on Wednesday, while players showed their solidarity with Black Lives Matter and Manchester City breezed past Arsenal. We look at some of the key things from top-flight football’s return after a three-month coronavirus hiatus. Tech misses Nyland blooper A technologyRead More
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Liverpool’s Klopp releases ‘welcome back’ video, as Premier League resumes
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp has released a welcome back video on the eve of the return of the Premier League, after being out for three months, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A personal message from the boss, to you… You’ll Never Walk Alone. pic.twitter.com/FzAxNmtKqV — LFC USA (at 🏠) (@LFCUSA) June 16, 2020 LFC Vanguard
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Napoli seal shootout victory against Juventus to win Coppa Italia
Napoli lifted the Coppa Italia with a 4-2 penalty shootout triumph over Juventus and former coach Maurizio Sarri on Wednesday following a dire goalless draw. The Partenopei deserved their sixth cup triumph after passing up some big chances in the 90 minutes as Juve’s star attackers failed to show at the Stadio Olimpico. Gianluigi BuffonRead More
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Man City’s Garcia taken off on stretcher after collision with Ederson
Eric Garcia was taken from the field on a stretcher late in Manchester City’s 3-0 Premier League win over Arsenal after a nasty collision with team-mate Ederson. Brazil goalkeeper Ederson rushed out of his own penalty area to make a clearance and completely wiped out his team-mate, who appeared to be hit in the face.Read More
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Arsenal suffer first-half injury crisis in 3-0 defeat to Man City
Arsenal lost Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari to injuries inside 25 minutes of their Premier League resumption at Manchester City. Former Gunners skipper Xhaka collided with team-mate Matteo Guendouzi and was replaced by Dani Ceballos after just eight minutes having seemingly injured his right ankle. ALSO READ: Hawk-eye issue apology after Sheffield are denied clear goalRead More
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EPL: Owen predicts winner between Tottenham vs Man Utd
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has predicted the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on Friday. Jose Mourinho’s side will tonight host Man United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs and the Red Devils had not played any competitive football since March when the Premier League was suspended due …
EPL: Owen predicts winner between Tottenham vs Man Utd
Tottenham vs Man Utd: Mourinho congratulates Marcus Rashford
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has congratulated Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford for his successful free school meals campaign ahead of both side’s Premier League clash on Friday night. Rashford’s campaign for children in England to receive free school meals outside of term period amid the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a U-turn from the UK Government …
Tottenham vs Man Utd: Mourinho congratulates Marcus Rashford
EPL: Lampard ready to sell Kante, six others as Chelsea eye Havertz deal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, would be willing to sell N’Golo Kante, in order to raise money to complete other deals, the UK Times reports. The Blues have already sealed moves for Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and Timo Werner from RB Leipzig ahead of next season. However, Lampard would have to sacrifice some members of his …
EPL: Lampard ready to sell Kante, six others as Chelsea eye Havertz deal
Tottenham vs Man Utd: What I expect from Pogba – Solskjaer
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he is expecting Paul Pogba to “gradually improve” as he plays more with a few games left this season. Pogba has managed only eight appearances in all competitions this season, after undergoing ankle surgery in January. However, the Frenchman is fit and ready to play again, with …
Tottenham vs Man Utd: What I expect from Pogba – Solskjaer
EPL: Arteta gives Ozil conditions to play for Arsenal again
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has told Mesut Ozil that he will be restored to the team, when he “can give his best”. Ozil was dropped for the Gunners’ trip to Manchester City on Wednesday night. Before the COVID-19 enforced break, the German playmaker featured in all games since Arteta took over in December. Arteta, who …
EPL: Arteta gives Ozil conditions to play for Arsenal again
EPL: What Mourinho said about Bruno Fernandes ahead of Tottenham vs Man Utd clash
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has hailed Bruno Fernandes’ impact at Manchester United since his arrival. The Red Devils sealed a deal for Fernandes in January transfer window. Since then, the midfielder has scored three times for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side and laid on a number of assists. Mourinho welcomes United in a Premier League …
EPL: What Mourinho said about Bruno Fernandes ahead of Tottenham vs Man Utd clash
EPL: Cesar Azpilicueta predicts what will happen to Timo Werner at Chelsea
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, has predicted that the club’s new signing, Timo Werner, can raise Frank Lampard’s to the next level. Werner officially completed a £53 million move to Chelsea from Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig, on Thursday. The 24-year-old will link up with the rest of Chelsea’s teammates at Stamford Bridge in July. But Azpilicueta …
EPL: Cesar Azpilicueta predicts what will happen to Timo Werner at Chelsea
EPL: Timo Werner sends message to Chelsea fans after joining Premier League club VIDEO
Chelsea’s new signing, Timo Werner, has informed the club’s fans that he is looking forward to playing for Frank Lampard’s side next season. DAILY POST had reported that Chelsea on Thursday, reached a deal with the Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig, to sign Werner. Werner will link up with the rest of Chelsea’s teammates at Stamford …
EPL: Timo Werner sends message to Chelsea fans after joining Premier League club VIDEO
Transfer: Chelsea finally sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig
Chelsea has finally agreed on a deal with RB Leipzig to sign striker, Timo Werner. The Blues confirmed this in a statement via its official website on Thursday. The statement reads: “Timo Werner has agreed personal terms with the Blues, and will remain at the German club for the rest of the Bundesliga season. “He …
Transfer: Chelsea finally sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig
EPL: Arteta reveals why he dropped Ozil for Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at Man City
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has claimed he left Mesut Ozil of the squad that travelled to Manchester City “for tactical reasons”. Ozil was left in London, as the Gunners lost 3-0 at The Etihad. Before Wednesday’s game, he had played in all of Arsenal’s matches since Arteta arrived in December. The German playmaker also featured …
EPL: Arteta reveals why he dropped Ozil for Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at Man City
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