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Maguire co-operating with Greek authorities after holiday incident in Mykonos
Harry Maguire is co-operating with Greek authorities following an alleged incident in Mykonos, Manchester United have confirmed. The Red Devils captain has been on holiday on the island after United’s 2019-20 season ended with a 2-1 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final. ALSO READ: PSG star Verratti desperate to play Champions League final InRead More
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PSG star Verratti desperate to play Champions League final
Marco Verratti says he will do everything to play for Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich, a match he described as the most important 90 minutes in the club’s history. Italy midfielder Verratti was unable to play in the quarter-final triumph over Atalanta due to a calf injury that plagued himRead More
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Napoli striker Petagna tests positive for coronavirus
Napoli striker Andrea Petagna has tested positive for coronavirus, the Serie A club have confirmed. The 25-year-old, whose brother had earlier returned a positive test, is asymptomatic and quarantined at home. Napoli signed Petagna in January before loaning him back to previous club SPAL for the rest of 2019-20. ALSO READ: Barca boss Koeman hopes MessiRead More
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Luis Enrique backs new boss Koeman to succeed at Barcelona
Luis Enrique believes Ronald Koeman’s Dutch mentality is ideal for Barcelona and is convinced the club will soon start winning trophies again. Koeman left his job as boss of the Netherlands to take over at Camp Nou following the sacking of Quique Setien, who paid the price for the 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich inRead More
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Sevilla’s Europa League success a ‘love story’ for Monchi
“No one wants it like we do,” is how Sevilla’s renowned sporting director Monchi explains how a club with modest resources is preparing for a sixth Europa League final in 14 years against Inter Milan on Friday.
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PSG shirts banned in Marseille for Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans in Marseille will have to keep a low profile on potentially their club’s greatest night, as local police said on Thursday they would ban the club shirt in some areas during the Champions League final. PSG face Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Sunday evening, attempting to become only the second FrenchRead More
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President Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi as special adviser on sports
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi as his special adviser on sports, his office said on Thursday.
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‘I’m not going to wait forever’, Tyson Fury warns Wilder
Tyson Fury is in a hurry to meet Deontay Wilder again and has called him out saying time is not on his side as he has other fighters he intends to get into the ring with.
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Ex-Chelsea player Michael Ballack undergoes tumour operation
Former Chelsea and Germany star Michael Ballack has undergone an operation to remove a tumour in his back.
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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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Anthony Joshua predicts Whyte-Povetkin fight
Anthony Joshua has predicted that Dillian Whyte’s bout with Alexander Povetkin this weekend will be decided by points. Joshua, however, warned Whyte that Povetkin is “seriously skilled” and does not believe he can match his victory over the Russian. Povetkin was stopped by Joshua in the seventh round of the world title fight at Wembley. …
Anthony Joshua predicts Whyte-Povetkin fight
Lampard gives Chelsea fresh demand as Leverkusen sets deadline for Havertz deal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has asked the club to sort out the Kai Havertz transfer earlier than the deadline set by Bayer Leverkusen, ESPN reports. The Bundesliga set August 28 as the date to resolve Havertz’s future, before the start of preseason. Lampard’s first-team squad are scheduled to return next week and his coaching staff …
Lampard gives Chelsea fresh demand as Leverkusen sets deadline for Havertz deal
Man Utd captain, Harry Maguire arrested
Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, was arrested and detained for questioning in the Greek Island of Mykonos, for allegedly assaulting officers after a brawl, TV ERT reports. Maguire was taken in, after allegedly assaulting officers who came in to break up a scuffle between tourists. United have confirmed the defender is “co-operating with authorities” and …
Man Utd captain, Harry Maguire arrested
Thiago Silva takes final decision on joining Chelsea from PSG
Chelsea have been dealt a blow with Thiago Silva agreeing a £70,000-a-week deal at Fiorentina, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Blues were linked with a move for the Paris Saint-Germain defender. Silva has already confirmed he will leave the Ligue 1 champions after the Sunday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Frank Lampard was …
Thiago Silva takes final decision on joining Chelsea from PSG
Why Aubameyang’s future is important to me – Willian
Arsenal’s new signing, Willian, has asked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at the club. Aubameyang has become the Gunners’ most influential player, since he arrived from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, netting 70 goals in 109 appearances. The 31-year-old has entered the final year of his contract and is yet to put pen to paper on fresh …
Why Aubameyang’s future is important to me – Willian
Dortmund players ‘convinced’ of Jadon Sancho’s future
Borussia Dortmund players are ‘convinced’ Jadon Sancho will stay for another season, according to the UK Telegraph. Sancho is being chased by Manchester United, who missed the August 10 deadline to seal a deal with the Bundesliga side. The Red Devils are still keen on getting a deal for the 20-year-old over the line before …
Dortmund players ‘convinced’ of Jadon Sancho’s future
Man Utd hijack Gabriel Magalhaes deal after Arsenal medicals
Manchester United have held last-minute talks with Lille defender, Gabriel Magalhaes, despite claims the player has been booked for an Arsenal medical. According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils have made a move to hijack the Brazilian from under their Premier League rivals. United are yet to make a concrete bid for Magalhaes, but are …
Man Utd hijack Gabriel Magalhaes deal after Arsenal medicals
Transfer: Forward leaves Stamford Bridge as Chelsea sign Barcelona defender
Chelsea have confirmed that forward, Izzy Brown, will spend the 2020/21 season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday. Frank Lampard’s side also announced the signing of 18-year-old defender, Xavier Mbuyamba, from Barcelona. The Blues made this known in a statement via the club’s official website on Thursday. The statement read in part: “Izzy Brown will spend …
Transfer: Forward leaves Stamford Bridge as Chelsea sign Barcelona defender
What Messi told new Barcelona coach, Ronald Koeman about his future
Barcelona captain, Lionel Mess, has informed the club’s new manager, Ronald Koeman, that he saw himself closer to leaving the Blaugrana than to stay at Camp Nou, RAC1 reports. Messi communicated to Koeman his intentions for next season in a meeting held on Thursday afternoon at the home of the Argentine captain. The 33-year-old told …
What Messi told new Barcelona coach, Ronald Koeman about his future
Coutinho clears air on his future amid Arsenal links ahead of Champions League final
Philippe Coutinho has said he is not thinking about his future, as he is fully focused on lifting the Champions League trophy with Bayern Munich. The Brazil midfielder who is on loan from Barcelona, says it is a “unique opportunity” to win the European cup. Coutinho has been linked with a move to Arsenal in …
Coutinho clears air on his future amid Arsenal links ahead of Champions League final
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