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Gnabry on the verge of being a world-class player – Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick believes Serge Gnabry is close to becoming a world-class player after the attacker fired Bayern Munich into the Champions League final. Gnabry scored a first-half brace before Robert Lewandowski’s late sealer in Bayern’s 3-0 win over Lyon in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The Germany international has netted 23 goals in 45 games thisRead More
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Ralf Rangnick opens up on botched AC Milan move
Ralf Rangnick said it would have made “little sense” to keep star Milan veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic had he replaced Stefano Pioli as head coach. Rangnick was set to take over from Pioli until Milan opted against a change in the dugout amid the club’s 13-match unbeaten streak to end the 2019-20 season. Ibrahimovic was instrumentalRead More
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Barca boss Koeman hopes Messi stays with Catalan club
Lionel Messi will be at the heart of Ronald Koeman’s plans as Barcelona head coach so long as the “best player in the world” wishes to remain at Camp Nou. Koeman was unveiled as Quique Setien’s successor on Wednesday, continuing a tempestuous few days at Barca following their humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final loss toRead More
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Neuer compares current Bayern squad with 2013 treble heroes
Bayern Munich have more talent at their disposal now than when they last ruled Europe in 2013, according to captain Manuel Neuer. Neuer, along with David Alaba, Jerome Boateng and Thomas Muller, was one of four players remaining from their Wembley triumph over Borussia Dortmund who started Wednesday’s 3-0 semi-final triumph against Lyon. Despite coughingRead More
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Super Eagles resume AFCON 2021 qualifiers in November, Qatar 2022 in May 2021
The Emergency Committee of Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved resumption dates for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the Africa qualifying group stage of 2022 FIFA World Cup. This means a busy schedule awaits the participating teams, with double-headers from November 2020 through to November 2021 in the battle for spotsRead More
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Kompany retires as player to become Anderlecht manager
Belgian international defender Vincent Kompany has hung up his boots at the age of 34 to become manager of Anderlecht on a four-year contract, the club announced Monday.
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Inter Milan batter Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 to reach Europa League final
Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku both scored twice as Inter Milan stormed into a first European final in 10 years with a 5-0 thrashing of Shakhtar Donetsk in Dusseldorf.
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Liverpool boss Klopp eager to see Reds at full tilt
Jurgen Klopp expects Liverpool to be quickly into their stride as the Premier League champions prepare for the new campaign with two friendlies in Austria. The Reds will face Klopp’s childhood club Stuttgart and Austrian champions Salzburg on Saturday and Tuesday respectively. Arsenal await in the Community Shield on August 29 and Klopp underlined theRead More
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PSG chief revels in Champions League final qualification
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was left struggling for words after the club achieved their dream of reaching a first Champions League final. PSG eased past RB Leipzig 3-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final thanks to goals from Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat in Lisbon. Marquinhos put PSG ahead in the 11th minute, powerfully meetingRead More
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Barcelona appoint Ramon Planes as Eric Abidal replacement
Barcelona have named Ramon Planes as their new sporting director following the dismissal of Eric Abidal. Abidal was let go on Tuesday, a day after informing head coach Quique Setien that he would not keep his job following the 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday. Planes was appointed as Abidal’sRead More
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Lille president gives update on Gabriel Magalhaes’ transfer
Lille president, Gerard Lopez, has confirmed Gabriel Magalhaes will choose between Arsenal and Napoli. The Ligue 1 club has accepted offers from both clubs for Magalhaes, but the Brazilian defender will decide his next team. “I think he has narrowed it down. Arsenal are of high interest to him. Napoli is of high interest to …
Lille president gives update on Gabriel Magalhaes’ transfer
FIFA cancels Super Eagles’ friendly matches in September
FIFA has taken the decision to cancel the international break for all confederations except UEFA, “in response to the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” This will see the dates moved from August 31 to September 8 this year to January 24 to February 1 of 2021. The Super Eagles of Nigeria were scheduled …
FIFA cancels Super Eagles’ friendly matches in September
Yaya Toure slams Guardiola for failing to win Champions League at Man City
Former Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, has hit out at Pep Guardiola for failing to win the Champions League during his time at the club. City were dumped out in the quarter-finals for the third straight year, after losing 3-1 to Lyon last week. Toure, speaking with Football Daily, says their failure to perform in …
Yaya Toure slams Guardiola for failing to win Champions League at Man City
Wenger reveals the real problems at Barcelona as Koeman takes over
Former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has said Barcelona will not solve their problems by changing managers. According to him, their “exceptional generation is coming to an end” and the LaLiga giants have to do better with recruitments. Barca have now gone five years without winning the Champions League and lost their league crown to rivals …
Wenger reveals the real problems at Barcelona as Koeman takes over
EPL 2020/2021 fixtures: Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea get opening day opponents Full fixtures
The Premier League on Thursday morning announced the opening-day fixtures for the 2020/2021 season. The new season will run from Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, May 23, 2021. Champions Liverpool begin the campaign with a home game against Leeds. Arsenal are away to Fulham. Manchester United and Manchester City have been drawn to face Burnley …
EPL 2020/2021 fixtures: Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea get opening day opponents Full fixtures
Champions League final: Bayern Munich defender, Alphonso Davies speaks as he makes history
Bayern Munich defender, Alphonso Davies, has become the first Canadian national team player to reach the Champions League final following his side’s semi-final 3-0 victory against Lyon on Wednesday night. Bayern defeated Lyon, thanks to three goals from Serge Gnabry (2), and Robert Lewandowski (1). The Bundesliga champions will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the …
Champions League final: Bayern Munich defender, Alphonso Davies speaks as he makes history
Man Utd told to sign Luis Suarez from Barcelona
Brighton striker, Glenn Murray, has urged Manchester United to sign Barcelona’s Luis Suarez. Murray said this after Barcelona put Suarez up for sale with other senior players following their exit from the Champions League in the hands of Bayern Munich last Friday. The 36-year-old believes Suarez, 33, can take the pressure off Man United front …
Man Utd told to sign Luis Suarez from Barcelona
Ansu Fati dumps Messi’s brother as agent
Barcelona forward, Ansu Fati, has appointed Jorge Mendes as his new agent, Mundo Deportivo reports. Until now, the 17-year-old had been represented by Rodrigo Messi, the brother of Barca captain Lionel. Fati has now decided to hook up with Mendes, who is the long-term representative of Cristiano Ronaldo. Mendes’ Gestifute agency already has one player …
Ansu Fati dumps Messi’s brother as agent
Mourinho set to bring Gareth Bale back to Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen on bringing Gareth Bale back to the club, according to ElEspanol. Bale played for the North London club between 2007 and 2013, before leaving for Spain in a then world record fee of £86million. However, the Welshman’s time in Madrid has not gone as planned, as he has …
Mourinho set to bring Gareth Bale back to Tottenham
Gabriel Magalhaes flies in for Arsenal medicals
Lille defender, Gabriel Magalhaes, is set to complete a £22.6m move to Arsenal within the next 24 hours, the UK Metro reports. The Brazilian is set to undergo a medical with the Gunners on Thursday, after both clubs agreed a fee. Lille accepted offers from Arsenal and Napoli, but the 22-year-old has decided to move …
Gabriel Magalhaes flies in for Arsenal medicals
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