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Arteta uncertain about David Luiz’s future at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta admits David Luiz may not play again for Arsenal, with the club’s financial situation set to have an impact on whether the centre-back remains at Emirates Stadium. The Brazil international endured a rough return to Premier League action on Wednesday following the coronavirus pandemic, despite initially being named on the bench for the clash with ManchesterRead More
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Everton’s Richarlison names three defenders better than Van Dijk
Everton forward Richarlison says he has “already dribbled past” Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk and can name three better defenders than the Dutchman. The Reds have catapulted themselves into a 22-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with Van Dijk marshalling a backline that has conceded only 21 goals. Van Dijk finishedRead More
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Man United make opening bid for fiorentina winger – reports
Man United have made an offer for Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa as they look to pave a way to meaningful negotiations, according to reports. The Italy international was touted back in May as a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho at just £61m with Man Utd and Chelsea both linked with the 22-year-old. ALSO READ: Marseille finedRead More
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Marseille fined but escape ban for Financial Fair Play breach
Marseille have been fined three million euros ($3.36 million) for breaching financial fair play rules but had again escaped a ban from European competition, UEFA announced on Friday. Marseille were second in Ligue 1 when the French season was abandoned because of the coronavirus pandemic and qualified for the Champions League for the first timeRead More
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Sane set for Man City exit after rejecting new deal
Leroy Sane is heading for the Manchester City exit door after rejecting a new deal, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. The Germany international has 12 months left on his contract and has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich, with the City boss acknowledging it is only a matter of time before Sane leaves. “LeroyRead More
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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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EPL: What Solskjaer said about De Gea after Man Utd’s 1-1 draw at Tottenham
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has defended David de Gea following his howler in their 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night. De Gea failed to keep out Steven Bergwijn’s powerful out, as Spurs took a 1-0 lead in the first half. However, United were able to snatch a point, after Paul Pogba …
EPL: What Solskjaer said about De Gea after Man Utd’s 1-1 draw at Tottenham
Neymar to pay Barcelona £6.1m
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, has been order to pay his former club £6.1million, after he lost a lawsuit over unpaid bonus. Barca confirmed in a statement on Friday, that Neymar’s claim to a £39.5m payment has been “fully dismissed”. The Brazilian left the Spanish club for PSG in 2017 for a world record fee of …
Neymar to pay Barcelona £6.1m
EPL: Roy Keane criticises two players after Man United failed to beat Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur
A former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane, has criticised midfielders, Fred and Scott McTominay after the Red Devils failed to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Friday night. Man United played a 1-1 draw against Jose Mourinho’s side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Steven Bergwijn gave Spurs a 1-0 lead in the first …
EPL: Roy Keane criticises two players after Man United failed to beat Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur
EPL: Lampard reveals decision on futures of Willian, Pedro
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said he wants Willian and Pedro to remain at the club. Speaking during a Zoom press conference on Friday, Lampard insisted he won’t have issues picking the two players for the Aston Villa game, despite their contracts expiring just nine days after the game. The Blues are currently in talks …
EPL: Lampard reveals decision on futures of Willian, Pedro
EPL: De Gea under fire after error in Man Utd’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has blamed David de Gea for the goal Tottenham Hotspur scored, during a 1-1 game in the Premier League on Friday. Providing commentary on Sky Sports, Neville said De Gea will be “extremely disappointed” with himself, for failing to keep out Steven Bergwijn’s shot. The Spanish goalkeeper fumbled Bergwijn’s effort …
EPL: De Gea under fire after error in Man Utd’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham
EPL: Mourinho blasts VAR after Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Man Utd
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has lashed out at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), following their 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Friday. Steven Bergwijn gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the first half, after David De Gea failed to keep out his powerful shot. However, United levelled from the spot through Bruno Fernandes, …
EPL: Mourinho blasts VAR after Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Man Utd
EPL: Patrice Evra reveals what Rashford told him about leaving Man Utd
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has claimed that striker, Marcus Rashford, told him that he would never leave the Red Devils because it is the best club in the world. Rashford, 22, had drawn the interest of Barcelona in 2018 and 2019. He was among the four strikers shortlisted by Barcelona as a possible …
EPL: Patrice Evra reveals what Rashford told him about leaving Man Utd
EPL: What Lampard told Tammy Abraham after Werner signing
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has revealed that he spoke with Tammy Abraham, since the club spent £53million on Timo Werner. Wernet becomes the club’s second summer signing, following the £43m spent on Hakim Ziyech from Ajax. Lampard has warned the young stars at the club to continue to improve and also get used to competition …
EPL: What Lampard told Tammy Abraham after Werner signing
Transfer: Osimhen’s departure from Lille confirmed
Lille manager, Christophe Galtier, has admitted that he expects to lose striker Victor Osimhen and centre-back Gabriel this summer. The Ligue 1 side narrowly missed out on clinching a Champions League spot for next season, which means they are likely to sanction sales to raise cash. Osimhen and Gabriel are two of the squad members …
Transfer: Osimhen’s departure from Lille confirmed
EPL: Lampard reveals how Chelsea beat Liverpool to Timo Werner deal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has revealed that his conversations with Timo Werner, convinced the striker to join the club ahead of Liverpool. The 24-year-old was consistently linked with a move to Anfield, but the Blues agreed a £47.5 million ($59m) deal with RB Leipzig for the player. Werner will sign a £170,000-a-week contract with the …
EPL: Lampard reveals how Chelsea beat Liverpool to Timo Werner deal
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