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Mourinho: EPL season wrong before it began
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has claimed that the 2020-21 Premier League season has been “wrong” since before a ball had been kicked, citing unfairness in the fact that both Manchester teams began their campaigns with a game in hand. The worldwide coronavirus crisis has forced governing bodies to squeeze in a full term’s worthRead More
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2020: A year like never before in sports
The 2020 sporting year, was full of disruptions occasioned by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The sports sector was the worst hit following the outbreak of the pandemic. At the global level, after the International Cricket Council were able to hold the World T20 women’s tournament in Australia between March 13 – 15, theRead More
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Fulham game postponement due to COVID-19 was ‘unprofessional’ — Mourinho
The Premier League’s handling of the postponement of Fulham’s match at Tottenham Hotspur due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the West London club was ‘unprofessional’ and could have been handled better, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho said on Friday. Fulham were forced to lodge a request with the Premier League to rearrange Wednesday’s fixture due toRead More
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Chelsea records over $44m profit despite impact of coronavirus
Chelsea’s form on the pitch may have fallen away of late but the future looks rosy, according to chairman Bruce Buck, as the Premier League side posted a profit of £32.5million ($44.4 million) for the year ended June 30, 2020. The figures reflect the impact the halt to the Premier League season in March hadRead More
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Arteta seeks to trim bloated Arsenal squad
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s priority in the January transfer window is to trim their bloated squad as he seeks to build on a mini-revival at the Premier League club. The Gunners were able to offload Emiliano Martinez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the summer window while Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira departed on loan. But forgottenRead More
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Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK honours list
Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in Britain’s traditional New Year Honours list after equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of seven Formula One world titles. The list recognises outstanding achievements in various fields including showbusiness, sport and politics, as well as the contributions of a larger number of everyday citizens. There are many awards this year forRead More
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US investors complete takeover of Premier League side Burnley
US investment group ALK Capital has completed its takeover of Burnley, acquiring a controlling 84 percent stake in the Premier League club, it was announced on Thursday. Delaware-based ALK, which specialises in investments in the sport and media sectors, said its managing partner Alan Pace would take over from Mike Garlick as chairman. Pace, theRead More
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Brazil prosecutors investigate alleged Neymar New Year’s party
Brazilian prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating reports that football star Neymar has organized a New Year’s Eve mega-party at his luxury home near Rio de Janeiro, despite public health measures to curb rising coronavirus deaths. Sources close to the striker denied he had plans to host such an extravaganza, while the Paris Saint-German playerRead More
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Qatar sets new benchmark for safe return of football amidst a global pandemic
Over the past year, the global football community has worked diligently to find solutions for the safe return of the sport amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic. For its part, Qatar has played an important role in building confidence amongst players and fans alike by showing that a return of large scale tournaments, and in personRead More
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African football in 2021: What to expect
Liverpool sharpshooter Mohamed Salah will be a star in demand during 2021 with Egypt wanting him not only for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but also the Olympic Games. The record seven-time African champions face between six and eight World Cup matches and two in the Cup of Nations as the continentRead More
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West Brom vs Arsenal: Arteta’s team news confirmed
Arsenal have published their team news ahead of Saturday’s trip to West Brom. The Gunners ended a run of seven games without winning, thanks to back-to-back victories against Chelsea and Brighton. Mikel Arteta travel to the Hawthorns for their first game of 2020 sitting in 13th place. The Spaniard will be looking for a third …
West Brom vs Arsenal: Arteta’s team news confirmed
Chelsea vs Man City: Olivier Giroud singles out one player
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroudhas singled out Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, for praise ahead of both teams’ clash in the Premier League on Sunday evening at the Stamford Bridge. De Bruyne has scored two goals and provided seven assists in 13 Premier League appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side this season. But Giroud believes De …
Chelsea vs Man City: Olivier Giroud singles out one player
EPL: Christian Pulisic names fastest players, best finisher at Chelsea
Chelsea winger, Christian Pulisic, has identified Fikayo Tomori and Timo Werner as the two fastest players at Stamford Bridge. Pulisic also named Olivier Giroud as the best finisher at Chelsea. The USA international disclosed this ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday. Asked which Chelsea player would win a 100m race, …
EPL: Christian Pulisic names fastest players, best finisher at Chelsea
EPL: Michael Owen speaks on Man Utd winning title after 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Former England striker, Michael Owen, has played down Manchester United’s title chances after they moved joint-top of the Premier League. United defeated Aston Villa 2-1 on Friday night to join champions Liverpool at the top of the table on 33 points. Owen still doubts the Red Devils will win the title and says Liverpool and …
EPL: Michael Owen speaks on Man Utd winning title after 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Transfer: Messi free to speak with EPL clubs
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, is now free to negotiate terms with any clubs, as his current contract expires on June 30. With less than six months left on his existing deal, Messi’s future remains uncertain. Manchester City, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be among the clubs looking to sign the 33-year-old. Although Messi …
Transfer: Messi free to speak with EPL clubs
West Brom vs Arsenal: Arteta gives update on Ozil’s return
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he is unsure if Mesut Ozil will return to his squad in January. However, speaking to the media ahead of the Gunners’ trip to West Brom, he suggested the club will not look to cut short the contracts of players that are not in his plans. Ozil and Sokratis …
West Brom vs Arsenal: Arteta gives update on Ozil’s return
EPL: Tony Cascarino names three teams that can win Premier League title
Former Chelsea striker, Tony Cascarino has said at least three teams can win the Premier League title this season. Champions Liverpool is currently on top of the Premier League title, with goals different ahead of second-place Manchester United. But Cascarino believes Liverpool, Manchester City and Man United are the three contenders for the English top-flight …
EPL: Tony Cascarino names three teams that can win Premier League title
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Chelsea vs Man City, West Brom vs Arsenal, others
Michael Owen, a former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, has predicted Chelsea to beat Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Owen also backed Arsenal to defeat West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday night. According to him, Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur will take all three points against Leeds United on Saturday …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Chelsea vs Man City, West Brom vs Arsenal, others
Transfer: Solskjaer reveals player that will join Man United in January
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Atalanta wonderkid, Amad Diallo will certainly join the club this January. Solskjaer said he cannot see any more obstacles to the young Ivorian, who signed for the club in the summer, arriving at the Theatre of Dreams The 18-year-old winger has been at Atalanta due to a …
Transfer: Solskjaer reveals player that will join Man United in January
EPL: Solskjaer issues warning to Man United players after 2-1 win against Aston Villa
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has warned his players not to get carried away yet following their 2-1 win against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Friday night. Solskjaer’s men moved level on point with Premier League leaders Liverpool, after beating Aston Villa, thanks to two goals from Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes. …
EPL: Solskjaer issues warning to Man United players after 2-1 win against Aston Villa
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