Sports News Today Headlines Friday 14th August 2020
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Van der Beek ’proud’ to play for Ajax amid Madrid interest
Donny van de Beek says he is “proud” to play for Ajax and will not complain if he does not get a move away from the club amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Ajax director Edwin van der Sar revealed in June that Van de Beek is a target for United and MadridRead More
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I had 48 hours to chose between Madrid, Barcelona – Vinicius Jnr
Vinicius Junior has revealed Barcelona were interested in signing him but he opted to join bitter foes Real Madrid after being given just two days to make a decision. The Brazil international officially arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu in July 2018, a year after Madrid agreed a reported £38.7million deal with Flamengo. He has yetRead More
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Arsenal completes signing of Willian after Chelsea exit (updated)
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Willian from Chelsea.
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Michael Jordan’s sneakers sell for $615,000, new record
A pair of Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers sold for $615,000, Christie’s auction house said Thursday, shattering a record set just months ago by the sale of another pair of the basketball legend’s shoes. The sneakers were a pair of Air Jordan 1 Highs that the NBA megastar wore during a 1985 exhibition match in ItalyRead More
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44 years after, Makinde gives facelift to Lekan Salami Stadium
…as stadium remodelling gulps N5.5bn By Adeola Badru IN his bid to reclaim the lost glory of sporting activities in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, Thursday, flagged-off the remodelling of the popular Lekan Salami Sports Complex to perfectly fit in into international standard. Makinde, during the flag-off, held at the main bowl of the stadium,Read More
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E2%80%95-gasperini/ Neymar proved he is a top player again ― Gasperini
Neymar proved his class again during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win over Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini said. PSG produced an incredible late comeback to edge Atalanta 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. Neymar set up Marquinhos’ equaliser in the 90th minute to cancel out Mario Pasalic’s opener, before Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting struck theRead More
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Tuchel: Imagine what I could have done celebrating with two legs!
Thomas Tuchel insisted Paris Saint-Germain deserved their late 2-1 victory over Atalanta and quipped his celebrations after the winner would have been even wilder had he not been on crutches. PSG booked a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 1994-95 with a remarkable comeback win in Lisbon onRead More
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Ajeti leaves West Ham for Celtic
Celtic have confirmed the signing of striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham on a four-year contract. The 23-year-old signed for West Ham from Basel in 2019 but managed just nine Premier League appearances last term – none of which were starts. Ajeti has now left London Stadium without a goal to his name in anyRead More
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Van Persie tips Arteta for greatness at Arsenal
Robin van Persie believes Mikel Arteta has the potential to become a “great” coach for Arsenal. Arteta has already won silverware in his fledgeling managerial career, guiding the Gunners to a 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea this month. Though Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League, that Wembley triumph was enough to secure their placeRead More
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Bayern chief confident Davies can handle Barca’s Messi
Alphonso Davies is capable of managing Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi in the Champions League quarter-finals, according to Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Davies, still just 19, joined Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2019 but has forced his way into Hansi Flick’s first team this season. The speedy Canada winger has forged a starting roleRead More
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Champions League: Barcelona begin search for Setien’s replacement
Barcelona have begun a search for their new manager, although Quique Setien will be in charge of Friday’s Champions League quarter-final against, ESPN reports. Senior officials at the club feel Setien who replaced Ernesto Valverde in January, has failed to win over the dressing room. Barca want their next manager to be a name that …
Champions League: Barcelona begin search for Setien’s replacement
Barcelona vs Bayern: Owen predicts winner of Champions League clash
A former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted tonight’s Champions League fixture between Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Barcelona will face Bayern in the Champions League last-8 final tie at the Estádio da Luz in Portugal. The La Liga giants head to the game after eliminating Napoli from the Champions League, while the …
Barcelona vs Bayern: Owen predicts winner of Champions League clash
Arsenal open investigation into £72m club paid for Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal has opened an internal investigation to determine if they overpaid in the £72m club-record signing of Nicolas Pepe, ESPN reports. It is believed that part of this, had led to the dismissal of a number of scouts including Francis Cagigao, Brian McDermott and Brian Clark. Pepe arrived from Lille last summer, despite the then …
Arsenal open investigation into £72m club paid for Nicolas Pepe
Willian gets shirt number as Arsenal confirms deal for Brazilian
Arsenal on Friday, announced the arrival of Willian on a three-year deal. Willian who left Chelsea as a free agent, will wear the number 12 shirt at the Emirates. His deal with the Gunners is believed to be worth around £100,000-a-week. Willian has made more than 600 club appearances in a career spanning 13 seasons. …
Willian gets shirt number as Arsenal confirms deal for Brazilian
Arteta reveals why he asked Arsenal to bring in Willian from Chelsea
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has spoken for the first time since Willian was confirmed as his first signing. Willian arrived as a free agent from London rivals Chelsea. The Brazil midfielder has put pen to paper on a three-year, and £100,000-a-week deal. Arteta said Willian’s versatility is a key reason for the interest, adding that …
Arteta reveals why he asked Arsenal to bring in Willian from Chelsea
Champions League: Rio Ferdinand calls Simeone ‘lunatic’ as RB Leipzig eliminate Atletico Madrid
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has described Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone as a ‘lunatic’ whose animated behaviour on the touchline reflects the emotions of the game. According to Ferdinand, Simeone is a fantastic manager, adding that he is a huge competitor. Simeone saw his team eliminated from the Champions League last-8 final tie …
Champions League: Rio Ferdinand calls Simeone ‘lunatic’ as RB Leipzig eliminate Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid, Barcelona to enter race to sign Jadon Sancho
Real Madrid and Barcelona could enter the race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho if Manchester United fail to sign him this summer, according to Mirror Sport. United have reached a deadlock in their negotiations with the German club, who are demanding a fee of £108million. The Red Devils remain hopeful they can reach a …
Real Madrid, Barcelona to enter race to sign Jadon Sancho
Messi tops Ronaldo as richest footballer See top 10
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has been named as the richest player in world football ahead of rival Cristiano Ronaldo by France Football. Messi made an eye watering £120million last year, £11m more than Ronaldo. The two were also the only footballers to surpass the £100m mark. The figures are made up of wages, bonuses, endorsements, …
Messi tops Ronaldo as richest footballer See top 10
Barcelona vs Bayern: Vidal names best team in the world ahead of Champions League clash
Arturo Vidal has insisted Barcelona are the best team in the world, ahead of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich on Friday. The LaLiga giants finished in second place behind Real Madrid this season, following a stuttering end to their domestic campaign. However, they defeated Napoli in the last-16, to qualify for the …
Barcelona vs Bayern: Vidal names best team in the world ahead of Champions League clash
Champions League: Diego Simeone reveals why Atletico were dumped out by Leipzig
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has said his team gave everything in their 2-1 defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday, but were overpowered by the Germans. The LaLiga side went behind to Dani Olmo’s header, before Joao Felix equalized from the penalty spot. However, Leipzig struck a late winner through …
Champions League: Diego Simeone reveals why Atletico were dumped out by Leipzig
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