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Former tennis player admits lying to get reduced ban
Argentine former tennis player Mariano Puerta admitted on Monday he lied to get a reduced sentence when he was caught doping following the 2005 French Open final he lost to Rafael Nadal.
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Champions League ready to resume, at long last
After an enforced hiatus of almost five months, the UEFA Champions League and Europa League resume this week in order to clear up the last remaining business in a troubled season.
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Chelsea to sell four defenders in Lampard-led revolution
Chelsea have put up four of its defenders for sale as Lampard prepares for a massive clear out at the club Vanguard reports.
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Brandon Williams signs long-term Man United deal
Brandon Williams has signed a contract extension at Manchester United running until June 2024, with an option for another year. The England Under-20 full-back has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Old Trafford this season, making 33 appearances in all competitions. United resume their Europa League campaign against LASK on Wednesday, with an ankle injuryRead More
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Solskjaer hints returning Smalling could have Man Utd future
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted Chris Smalling could have a Manchester United future after he completed an impressive loan spell with Roma. Defender Smalling on Tuesday stated he was “gutted” that he would play no further part in Roma’s quest to win the Europa League. The centre-back was rock solid at the heart of theRead More
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Bundesliga outlines plans for return of supporters to stadiums
German football faces a dramatic cultural shift if supporters are allowed back to stadiums next season, with away fans, standing and alcoholic drinks all set to be curbed. Elite clubs joined a key German Football League (DFL) meeting on Tuesday where a set of strict rules was put in place to ensure uniformity in how theRead More
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Buffon hails rival and friend Casillas on retirement from football
Gianluigi Buffon told the retiring Iker Casillas “without you everything would have been less meaningful” in an emotional social-media tribute. There has long been a mutual respect between veteran Juventus legend Buffon and Real Madrid great Casillas, who have earned reputations as two of the greatest goalkeepers of their generation. On Tuesday, Casillas called timeRead More
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Dybala named Serie A MVP as Juve team-mate Ronaldo misses out
Paulo Dybala has been named Serie A MVP for the 2019-20 season after playing a starring role in Juventus’ successful title defence – but Cristiano Ronaldo missed out in the list of individual honours. Dybala scored 11 goals and provided six assists in the league as the Bianconeri were crowned champions in Italy for a ninth successive year.Read More
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Madrid president Florentino Perez honours Iker Casillas on retirement
Iker Casillas “conquered the hearts of the Madridistas” and Real Madrid will always be his home, said president Florentino Perez in a glowing tribute. Los Blancos legend Casillas officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, although he has not played since suffering a heart attack in training with Porto on May 1 last year. Casillas roseRead More
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Ighalo, Moses in Europa League action
Europa League returns on Wednesday, with some Nigerian stars, comprising Odion Ighalo of Manchester United and Victor Moses of Inter Milan raring to go for the win for their respective clubs.
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Man Utd vs LASK: Michael Owen predicts scoreline of Europa League fixture
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted Manchester United to beat LASK 3-0 in tonight’s Europa League round of 16 second-leg tie at Old Trafford. Man United defeated LASK 5-0 in the first leg tie in Linz on March 12 before the COVID-19 lockdown break. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men head to the …
Man Utd vs LASK: Michael Owen predicts scoreline of Europa League fixture
Man Utd threaten to walk away from deal for Sancho
Manchester United are on the verge of walking away from a deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, the UK Mirror reports. The Bundesliga club is refusing to lower their £110m valuation of Sancho, with United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, not willing to pay above £80m. It was believed the two teams would meet somewhere in …
Man Utd threaten to walk away from deal for Sancho
Brentford vs Fulham: Joe Bryan’s double seals Premier League spot
Fulham returned to the Premier League, following a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Championship play-off final. Joe Bryan’s brace in extra time was enough to send the Craven Cottage back into the topflight. There were no goals in a tense, tepid 90 minutes between the two sides. However, Bryan, who had scored only once …
Brentford vs Fulham: Joe Bryan’s double seals Premier League spot
EPL: Man City announces Torres as Guardiola’s first summer signing
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ferran Torres from Valencia. The 20-year-old winger has signed a five-year deal with the former Premier League champions and becomes thir first major summer arrival. “I am so happy to be joining City,” Torres told the club website. “Every player wants to be involved in attacking teams and …
EPL: Man City announces Torres as Guardiola’s first summer signing
Man Utd vs LASK: Solskjaer eyeing first trophy as Europa League resumes
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he is eager to win his first trophy with the club. After securing a Champions League ticket on the final day of the season, United resume their Europa League campaign against LASK on Wednesday. Solskjaer’s men hold a 5-0 lead from the first leg played in Austria …
Man Utd vs LASK: Solskjaer eyeing first trophy as Europa League resumes
Jadon Sancho: Solskjaer gives update on deal for Dortmund’s winger
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said they will not be rushed into a deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho. Negotiations are still on, with United set to pay around €70million upfront for Sancho, with another €50m in installments and bonus payments. The German club have reportedly set an August 10 deadline for a …
Jadon Sancho: Solskjaer gives update on deal for Dortmund’s winger
Dybala wins Serie A MVP award ahead of Ronaldo Full list
The Serie A have announced their best player awards for the 2019/20 season with Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala being voted as Most Valuable Player, MVP, ahead of teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the award last year. The Serie A’s governing body announced the awards on Tuesday with Dybala being voted MVP following his strong campaign …
Dybala wins Serie A MVP award ahead of Ronaldo Full list
Transfer: Chelsea emerge favourites to sign Reguilon ahead of EPL rivals
Chelsea have incredibly entered the race to sign Real Madrid left-back, Sergio Reguilon. According to ESPN, Frank Lampard’s side has emerged favourite to sign the 23-year-old ahead of Premier League rivals, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea now sees the defender as their number one target after they failed to reach an agreement with Leicester …
Transfer: Chelsea emerge favourites to sign Reguilon ahead of EPL rivals
Jadon Sancho to become one of Premier League’s highest-paid players at Man Utd
Jadon Sancho will become one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, when he completes a move to Manchester United, according to the UK Sun. Sancho is very close to a return to England, after agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils. The 20-year-old has a five-year deal offer from United, that will see …
Jadon Sancho to become one of Premier League’s highest-paid players at Man Utd
Smalling finally returns to Man Utd
Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling, has returned to Old Trafford following the expiration of his loan deal at Italian side, AS Roma. He said he was ‘gutted’ that he cannot finish the season with Roma after he was left out of their away squad to tackle Sevilla in the Europa League fixture on Thursday in …
Smalling finally returns to Man Utd
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