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Porto secure 29th Portuguese league title
Porto clinched their 29th Portuguese Primeira Liga title on Wednesday with two games to spare after a 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon. Sergio Conceicao’s men went into the match needing only a point to secure the league due to their superior head-to-head record over second-placed Benfica. The victory ensured they won the championship in style,Read More
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Japan’s women grapple for judo equality
Judo’s founder Jigoro Kano was decades ahead of his time by empowering women to take up the sport that prizes technique over brute force. But Japan’s female judoka have long grappled for equality, enduring discrimination and a headline-grabbing abuse scandal even while they were winning recognition with their brilliance on the mat. Kano told hisRead More
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Tokyo 2020: Olympics boss reluctant to hold Games behind closed doors
Banning fans from the Tokyo Olympics is “clearly something we don’t want”, International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said, adding that “multiple scenarios” were under consideration for the rescheduled Games. Bach said safety was the top concern for organisers of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to start next week but have been postponed forRead More
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Five substitutes rule extended for 2020/21 season
Football teams could be allowed to continue using up to five substitutes during the 2020/21 season after the sport’s lawmakers extended a temporary solution to a congested schedule in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) said the measures were taken due to the short turnaround between the end ofRead More
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Qatar 2022 World Cup to start at Al Bayt Stadium as schedule announced
Qatar will kick off the 2022 World Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, organisers announced on Wednesday, as they revealed the schedule for the finals. In a joint statement, FIFA and Qatar’s Supreme Committee organisational body said that the gas-rich Gulf nation will start the World Cup at the 60,000-capacity ground onRead More
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Obafemi Martins, 35, rejoins Chinese club, Shanghai
Veteran Nigerian striker, Obafemi Martins, has rejoined Shanghai Shenhua, the Chinese FA Cup winners said on Wednesday, more than two years since his last competitive match. The 35-year-old former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward was without a club last year as he battled a hamstring injury. His last game was in April 2018 forRead More
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Solskjaer says will keep faith with De Gea
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has never considered dropping David de Gea “for a one second” as the Spanish goalkeeper prepares to make his 400th appearance for Manchester United. Signed as a wiry 20-year-old from Atletico Madrid in 2011, the ‘keeper overcame initial struggles to establish himself as one of the best shot-stoppers in theRead More
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Klopp surprised by ouput of effective Liverpool front trio
Jurgen Klopp saluted Mohamed Salah ahead of a Liverpool milestone but acknowledged he did not expect the Egyptian and his fellow forwards to be as effective as they have become. Salah joined the Reds from Roma three years ago in a deal that reportedly cost an initial £34million. In 105 Premier League matches, Salah –Read More
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E2%80%95-guardiola-opens-up/ I would have stayed in League Two ― Guardiola opens up
Pep Guardiola believes now is not the time to discuss a new contract at Manchester City – although he insists he would have remained at the club had they been demoted to League Two. That was a fairly outlandish consequence the City manager alluded to, in the event of UEFA’s two-season ban for Financial FairRead More
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E2%80%95-lampard-banks-on-youngsters/ ‘Sometimes experience is overrated’ ― Lampard banks on youngsters
Frank Lampard believes the “innocence” in his Chelsea ranks can drive the Blues to success – providing World Cup and Premier League winners also step up. Lampard’s team are in a battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League, as they, Manchester United and Leicester City go head to head for two places. Wolves haveRead More
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EPL: Charlie Nicholas predicts scorelines of Crystal Palace vs Man United, Leicester City vs Sheffield fixtures
Former Arsenal star, Charlie Nicholas, has predicted Manchester United to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 when both sides clash in tonight’s Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park. Nicholas also backed Sheffield United to defeat Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium. Providing his predictions, Nicholas told Sky Sports: “United started brilliantly after the break, but …
EPL: Charlie Nicholas predicts scorelines of Crystal Palace vs Man United, Leicester City vs Sheffield fixtures
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd: Why Pogba will not be dropped – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said Paul Pogba knows he would not be dropped when he is playing on top form. Pogba has been in impressive form since the Premier League restart, playing in every game as United fight to qualify for the Champions League. However, the Frenchman endured a mixed evening in …
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd: Why Pogba will not be dropped – Solskjaer
Transfer: Eriksen among 11 Inter Milan players up for sale
Inter Milan midfielder, Christian Eriksen is among eleven (11) players the club reportedly want to sell this summer’s transfer window. According to MediaSet, Eriksen could already be leaving the club, with Inter Milan willing to listen to offers of more than £55milion for the playmaker. Eriksen only moved to the San Siro in the January …
Transfer: Eriksen among 11 Inter Milan players up for sale
Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone responds to Chelsea’s interest in Jan Oblak
Atletico Madrid head coach, Diego Simeone, has responded to Chelsea’s interest in the Los Rojiblancos goalkeeper, Jan Oblak. DAILY POST had reported that Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has made Jan Oblak, his No.1 target this summer. Lampard is not pleased with current Blues first-choice, Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has struggled this term and is now looking …
Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone responds to Chelsea’s interest in Jan Oblak
Sassuolo vs Juventus: Sarri criticises players after Serie A 3-3 draw
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has criticised his team players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, following the Bianconeri’s Serie A 3-3 draw with Sassuolo on Wednesday night. Sarri said Juventus struggled to maintain physical and mental continuity against Sassuolo, adding that they had the feeling of ups and downs against the host during the encounter. Sarri’s men failed …
Sassuolo vs Juventus: Sarri criticises players after Serie A 3-3 draw
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd: Pogba set to sign five-year deal
Manchester United expect to confirm a contract extension for Paul Pogba at the end of the season, the UK Metro reports. Pogba is believed to be close to agreeing terms on a new five-year deal with the Red Devils. The France midfielder has one year left on the five-year deal he signed in 2016, when …
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd: Pogba set to sign five-year deal
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp reveals reason for 2-1 defeat against Gunners
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has accused his team of losing focus, after two big errors led to a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday. The champions took the lead in the 20th minute, when Sadio Mane slotted home from Andy Robertson’s cross. But an uncharacteristic error from Virgil van Dijk allowed Alexandre Lacazette round Allison …
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp reveals reason for 2-1 defeat against Gunners
Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Zidane set to win second LaLiga title on Thursday
Real Madrid could wrap up the LaLiga title race on Thursday, with a win against Villareal at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium. Zinedine Zidane’s men only need two points from their two remaining league fixtures to be crowned champions. It will be their first domestic title since 2017. Barcelona have won six league titles out …
Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Zidane set to win second LaLiga title on Thursday
EPL: Arteta warns Arsenal board after 2-1 win over Liverpool
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said that he is concerned about not having enough funds this summer to strengthen his squad. Speaking after a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Wednesday night, Arteta made it clear that “it is not magic” and he needs to build a squad. The Spaniard who replaced Unai Emery in December, …
EPL: Arteta warns Arsenal board after 2-1 win over Liverpool
EPL Table: Dimitar Berbatov predicts how Man Utd will finish
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted the position the Red Devils will finish in the Premier League this season. Man United is currently in the fifth position on the Premier League table with 59 points from 35 games. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is behind Chelsea (third) and Leicester City (fourth) on the log. …
EPL Table: Dimitar Berbatov predicts how Man Utd will finish
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