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‘No contact’ from Man United over Sancho say Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke says the Bundesliga runners-up have had “no contact” with Manchester United over England winger Jadon Sancho. According to UK media reports, Man Utd want to sign the 20-year-old who scored 17 goals and created the same number of assists last season as Dortmund finished second behind champions Bayern Munich. SanchoRead More
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Breaking: Inter Milan sign Alexis Sanchez from Man United on free transfer
Inter Milan sign Alexis Sanchez from Man United on free transfer
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Roma sold to US businessman Friedkin for 591 million euros
Roma on Thursday announced a change of ownership, with US billionaire Dan Friedkin buying the Serie A club for 591 million euros ($700 million).
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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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Osimhen to get €2.5m if Napoli win Champions League
The genuine cost of Victor Osimhen’s transfer from Lille to Napoli has been calculated at €47.5m, with some accounting techniques used to reach €80m, claim the Corriere Dello Sport. The Corriere Dello Sport did some digging and worked out the ‘real’ cost of the operation is actually closer to €47.5m – and even that canRead More
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Osimhen’s agent reveals why Napoli hitman picked Number 9
Victor Osimhen’s new agent, William D’Avila has revealed why the Super Eagles striker chose the No 9 jersey of Napoli. For the upcoming season, Osimhen will wear the number 9 kit for the first time in his professional career at club level, but a number he has worn with pride for the Golden Eaglets, FlyingRead More
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Finidi, Cannavaro back Osimhen to shine at Napoli
Former Super Eagles winger Finidi George and 2006 Italian World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro have both praised the signing of Victor Osimhen by Napoli. Osimhen brought a drama soaked transfer saga to an end last weekend signing for Napoli from Lille on a record transfer fee of €80m. “It’s a good move for Victor andRead More
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Omoruyi rejoices after signing first pro contact with La Liga side
Still basking in the euphoria of securing promotion to La Liga, Spanish-born Nigerian youngster, Kevin Omoruyi, is celebrating signing his first professional contract with Huesca. And he has promised to double up his efforts in the Spanish top flight. Reacting to the deal with Huesca, which will tie him down to the newly-promoted team forRead More
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Man United eye Schmeichel as David de Gea’s replacement
Manchester United could attempt to sign Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during this summer’s transfer window. David de Gea remains the club’s number one stopper, but the Spain international has seen his form dip over the last 12 months, and he has made some high-profile mistakes over the last few weeks. Dean Henderson is dueRead More
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Inter striker Lukaku equals Shearer’s Europa League record
Romelu Lukaku matched a long-standing Alan Shearer record on Wednesday as he opened the scoring for Inter against Getafe. Lukaku put Inter 1-0 up in their last-16 tie against the Spanish side in Germany with an exceptional finish in the 33rd minute. The Belgian’s strike made it eight successive Europa League appearances in which heRead More
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Arsenal players set for showdown with club after 55 staff are sacked
Arsenal’s players feel ‘betrayed’ and want to hold talks with the club’s hierarchy, over the decision to propose 55 redundancies to staff, according to The Athletic. The North London club on Wednesday announced that financial struggles caused by COVID-19, will result in some of their non-playing staff being let go this month. The playing squad …
Arsenal players set for showdown with club after 55 staff are sacked
LaLiga: Barcelona president reveals club Messi will retire
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has said Lionel Messi will retire at the club in “three or four years”. Messi has a deal with the Nou Camp side until June 2021 and is yet to sign a contract extension. The 33-year-old has been linked with a move away from Spain this summer. Inter Milan are …
LaLiga: Barcelona president reveals club Messi will retire
Man City vs Real Madrid: Zidane’s squad for Champions League clash confirmed
Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, has released a 24-man squad to tackle Manchester City in Friday’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Zidane excluded forward, Gareth Bale in the squad to face Pep Guardiola’s men. The Frenchman announced the list in a post through the club’s official website. Zidane’s men …
Man City vs Real Madrid: Zidane’s squad for Champions League clash confirmed
‘Man Utd is in my blood’ – Jesse Lingard reacts to Europa League victory
Manchester United midfielder, Jesse Lingard, has reacted to his side’s Europa League 2-1 victory over LASK on Wednesday night. Lingard and Anthony Martial scored for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side as they defeated LASK on 7-1 aggregate to qualify for the Europa League quarter-final. The England international said the club is in his blood, adding that …
‘Man Utd is in my blood’ – Jesse Lingard reacts to Europa League victory
EPL: Arteta chooses between Willian, Coutinho
Arsenal have chosen Willian over Philippe Coutinho, according to the UK Mirror. The Gunners are now expected to seal a deal for the Chelsea midfielder by next week. Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season and build on the recent success of winning the FA Cup. Arsenal were offered …
EPL: Arteta chooses between Willian, Coutinho
Premier League proposes changes to VAR ahead of next season
The Premier League could stop drawing offside lines on-screen from next season, the UK Mirror reports. Sky and BT Sport have used the lines during live games, when VAR has been used to rule on marginal decisions, which has led to the phrase “armpit offsides”. Premier League bosses chose to show the lines being drawn …
Premier League proposes changes to VAR ahead of next season
Dortmund issues update on Jadon Sancho’s move to Man Utd
Borussia Dortmund CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke, has played down reports that Jadon Sancho is close to sealing a transfer to Manchester United. United have made the 20-year-old their number one target this summer. Although the Premier League club have agreed personal terms with Sancho, they are finding it difficult to strike a deal with Dortmund. The …
Dortmund issues update on Jadon Sancho’s move to Man Utd
Europa League: All the teams that have qualified for quarter-finals so far
On Wednesday night, four clubs confirmed their places in this year’s Europa League. They are: Manchester United, FC Copenhagen, Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk. United beat LASK 2-1 at Old Trafford to qualify on a 7-1 aggregate. Shakhtar claimed a 4-0 win over Wolfsburg and progressed with a 5-1 aggregate. Inter saw off Getafe 2-0 …
Europa League: All the teams that have qualified for quarter-finals so far
EPL: Solskjaer confirms Alexis Sanchez deal
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has confirmed Alexis Sanchez will sign a permanent deal with Inter Milan. Sanchez will receive a payout from United, for cancelling his contract which still has two years to run. The details of the payout have not been disclosed, but the value of the remaining two years in wages …
EPL: Solskjaer confirms Alexis Sanchez deal
EPL: Real Madrid left-back, Reguilon chooses Chelsea
Real Madrid left-back, Sergio Reguilon, has chosen to play for Chelsea. According to ESPN, Reguilon wants to leave Zinedine Zidane’s side this summer transfer window, and Chelsea is his number choice. Reguilon and Chelsea are now in ‘advanced talks’ over a potential deal this summer. DAILY POST recalls that Reguilon had drawn the interest of …
EPL: Real Madrid left-back, Reguilon chooses Chelsea
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