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Pedri pens new Barca deal with €1bn release clause

The teenager has committed his long-term future to the Liga giants, with the Blaugrana moving to ensure any future interest is fended off

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Donnarumma makes Milan tattoo vow after jeers

The Euro 2020-winning keeper left the Rossoneri as a free agent in the summer, linking up with PSG, but they still hold a special place in his heart

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Newcastle takeover: Who owns the club & who could sign?

The Magpies are welcoming in an exciting new era at St James’ Park, with a £300 million deal allowing the north east outfit to dream big

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Jota injury scare for Liverpool as Portugal release forward

The 24-year-old played no part in the friendly win over Qatar and has now been returned to his club as he nurses a muscle problem

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Lukaku: Chelsea pain made me complete package

The Belgian striker returned to Stamford Bridge over the summer, 10 years after initially being snapped up by the Blues as a promising teenager

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Why was Lautaro crying on the bench for Argentina?

The 24-year-old was among the goals for his country against Uruguay, but was spotted in tears after being replaced shortly after that effort

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De Bruyne: Belgium Golden Generation can’t compete

The Manchester City midfielder suffered more international disappointment at the UEFA Nations League finals

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Van der Wiel was ‘sick of football’ at PSG

The former Netherlands international, who has been without a club since 2018, fell out of love with the game during his time in Paris

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Rashford played through pain for 11 months

The 23-year-old forward underwent an operation in August after spending a year managing an injury

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Solskjaer accused of ‘blatantly lying’ to Van de Beek

The former Red Devil believes the Netherlands international has been spun a web of lies since making a move to Old Trafford in 2020

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Gerrard to Newcastle links addressed following £300m takeover

The former Magpies manager has been reacting to reports of a fellow Liverpool legend joining an ambitious project at St James’ Park

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‘We got cheated’ - Neville rages at MLS officials

The former Manchester United and England star is finding the going tough as a coach in America, but he feels VAR is doing his side few favours

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Pulisic supporting New York Jets in NFL London Games

The Chelsea star, a Pennsylvania native, has made the most of an opportunity to catch some live American Football action in north London

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Salah contract won’t cause Liverpool unrest – Fowler

The Reds legend claims nobody at Anfield will begrudge the Egyptian superstar the fresh terms that are set to make him the club’s highest earner

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Barcelona ready to raise Gavi’s €50m release clause

The Blaugrana are eager to tie a number of hot prospects down on fresh terms, with contract talks also being held with Pedri and Ansu Fati

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Havertz feared becoming open goal meme in CL final

The Germany international netted a match-winning effort in an all-Premier League encounter, but his nerve held when presented with a golden chance

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Jorginho not winning Ballon d’Or would be ‘strange' – Mancini

The Italy boss is convinced that a Champions League and European Championship winner should be the obvious choice to land a Golden Ball in 2021

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Ballon d'Or 2021 nominees revealed

With France Football having taken a coronavirus-enforced break in 2020, anticipation is building ahead of the next awarding of a Golden Ball

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Torres responds to Barcelona transfer rumours

The Spain international, who has been making impressive progress in England, has seen a shock loan switch mooted for the January window

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Barca signing Neymar 'wouldn't have helped' – Laporta

The Blaugrana president has admitted in the past that, when he returned to office, efforts were made to bring a Brazilian superstar back to Camp Nou

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Ronaldo rape case should be dismissed, recommends judge

Prosecutors decided not to bring a criminal case against the Man Utd forward in 2019 following accusations of sexual assault

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Barcelona hoped Messi would 'play for free' – Laporta

The Blaugrana president is looking to move on from the disappointing summer departure of a club legend, with future plans being put in place

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USMNT sensation Pepi reveals Real & Chelsea dream

The 18-year-old striker, who currently turns out for FC Dallas in MLS, has made no secret of his desire to make a move to Europe in the near future

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Wondolowski wrestles pitch invader to ground after punch thrown

A friendly contest between San Jose Earthquakes and Cruz Azul saw tempers boil over on and off the pitch as chaotic scenes were played out

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Saudi group completes £300m Newcastle takeover

The Magpies are under new management, with a long-running saga at St James’ Park finally reaching a conclusion

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Brighton player arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

The Premier League club have confirmed that one of their players is helping police with an ongoing investigation

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Alisson, Ederson & Fred among Brazil stars set to miss PL games

Argentina are also refusing to let UK-based players depart early from international duty in the latest round of World Cup qualifiers

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EA Sports to consider renaming FIFA franchise

The best-selling video sports game in the world is prepared to move with the times and could undergo a serious makeover at some stage

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Furious Suarez reveals infamous Koeman call lasted 40 seconds

The Uruguayan was deemed surplus to requirements at Camp Nou and explains how conversation with Dutchman was 'not the way to say goodbye to a legend'

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Perez drops hint on Mbappe move to Real Madrid

The World Cup winner continues to run his contract down at PSG, although the Madrid president suggests his comments were misinterpreted

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Which football team does Khabib support?

The Russian fighter, who retired with an unbeaten professional record in mixed martial arts, is a fan of sports outside of the Octagon

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Brazilian footballer arrested after violent assault on referee

A sixth tier contest in the South American nation descended into chaos when a match official was attacked on the field

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Mbappe: Yes, I called Neymar a 'bum'

The World Cup-winning France international concedes that emotions got the better of him during a recent Ligue 1 clash with Montpellier

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Ranieri returns to Premier League with Watford

The Italian coach is the new man in charge at Vicarage Road, with his vast experience brought in by the Hornets

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Lukaku: I hate that people think I'm just a poacher

The Belgium frontman has cemented a standing as one of the best No.9s in the business, but he claims to be able to do ‘a bit of everything’

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Ozil unhappy with bench duty & tosses bib at coach

The World Cup winner was an unused substitute when Fener took in their latest outing, with Vitor Pereira opting not to introduce the German playmaker

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Man Utd outcast Van de Beek still interesting Everton

The Toffees’ director of football has confirmed that efforts were made to get a deal done for the Dutch midfielder during the summer transfer window

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Tuchel explains Saul snub after nightmare debut

The Blues snapped up the Spain international from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day, but have handed him just 45 minutes of Premier League time

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Neville reacts to moody Ronaldo walk off

The former Red Devils defender was disappointed, but not all that surprised to see a Portuguese forward react angrily to a 1-1 draw at home to Everton

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Teen sensation Luca Netz would snub Man City twice

The highly-rated 18-year-old defender has turned down an opportunity to join the Blues once before, and would do so again if they made an approach

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Kai Rooney scores four for Man Utd vs Liverpool

The 11-year-old is looking to follow in the footsteps of his father at Old Trafford, with impressive progress being made in the academy ranks

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‘I thought it was for water polo’ – James call confuses Tuchel

The Blues manager says his right-back will not be joining up with the Three Lions squad as he is still training in a swimming pool at present

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‘It’s not right’ - Klopp blasts quarantine rules

The German coach is unimpressed with the “solutions” offered as key men at Anfield prepare to head off with their countries

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Martinez responds to Barcelona reports

The Catalan native is seeing a return to his roots speculated on, with the under-fire Dutchman working on borrowed time at Camp Nou

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Lozano reveals he could have died from eye injury

The Napoli forward suffered a serious blow to the head while representing his country on Gold Cup duty over the summer

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Arteta admits Arsenal had to go ‘backwards’

The Spaniard believes that his side are starting to head in the right direction, with foundations for future success being put in place

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Ronaldo had to be dragged off training pitch by Ferguson

The former Red Devils midfielder, who worked alongside the Portuguese superstar, is delighted to see a familiar face back at Old Trafford

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USMNT star Reyna not ready for Dortmund return

The American midfielder should be ready for action after the international break, with the Norwegian striker also nursing an injury at present

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PES rebrand quickly becomes most-hated game

Having taken a year out to develop a new free-to-play offering in a long-running franchise, Konami has been met with a flood of criticism

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Man Utd and Chelsea-linked Rice responds to exit talk

The England international midfielder continues to see a big-money move mooted, but says he remains fully committed to the West Ham cause for now

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Arsenal outcast Saliba likened to Van Dijk

Nicolas Saint-Maurice, a fitness coach who has worked with superstars of sport and music, believes a talented French defender will come good

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Spain call up Barcelona wonderkid Gavi, 17

The highly-rated midfielder will make history as the youngest player to represent La Roja if he plays for his country in the Nations League finals

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Liverpool-linked Chiesa reacts to ‘pointless gossip’

The Italy international forward claims to enjoy a positive working relationship with his manager and is happy in Turin

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Conte: Chelsea don't know how to use Lukaku

The Italian tactician, who delivered a Premier League title to Stamford Bridge, worked with the Belgian striker at San Siro

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Iheanacho refused Poland entry for UEL match

The Nigeria international striker will play no part in the continental clash with Legia Warsaw on Thursday after being forced to head back to the UK

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Lewandowski sets new UCL winning streak record

The prolific Polish frontman was among the goals again in his latest European outing and may have forgotten what it feels like to lose

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Sancho, Lingard and Tomori named in England squad

The Three Lions are preparing themselves for meetings with Andorra and Hungary, with Gareth Southgate taking an opportunity to shuffle his pack

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Guendouzi joins Pogba & Martial in France squad

The former Arsenal midfielder joins the Manchester United duo in Les Bleus' squad, but there is no place for AC Milan's veteran striker

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Tomiyasu explains why he couldn't say no to Arsenal

The Japan international defender is delighted to be at Emirates Stadium and has no doubts that he made the right career call

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Maguire facing 'a few weeks' out at Man Utd

The Red Devils are set to be without their skipper for Champions League and Premier League fixtures, while England must also favour other options

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Wirtz waiting game for Man Utd & Arsenal

The highly-rated 18-year-old continues to catch the eye at Bayer Leverkusen, but he will not be going anywhere any time soon

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Argentina squad hints at more World Cup chaos

Despite the South American nation still being on Britain's travel red list, a trio of Premier League stars have been called upon by the Albiceleste

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'Shy' Varane already billed as a Man Utd leader

The Red Devils lured a World Cup-winning defender away from Real Madrid over the summer, and he is impressing new team-mates

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Solskjaer handed 'writing on the wall' warning

Questions are being asked of how long the Norwegian will be sticking around at Old Trafford, with trophies considered to be imperative

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Richarlison in future admission after Barca & Real links

The Everton forward concedes that his future could lie away from Goodison Park, with the Brazil international ruling nothing out

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Real star Bale nursing 'significant hamstring tear'

The Blancos forward will be playing no part for Wales during the international break, with a 100th outing for his country being delayed

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Afellay reacts to Babel diss on rap track

Two men that were once international team-mates appear to have drifted apart down the years, with there no love lost between them now

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Mbappe, Neymar and 'tramp' outburst: What did PSG star say?

One superstar performer at Parc des Princes was left less than impressed by the actions of another during a Ligue 1 clash with Montpellier

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Saka makes bold trophy prediction for Arsenal

The England international believes Mikel Arteta's class of 2021-22 can claim major silverware after showing what they are capable of

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Barcelona held Herrera transfer talks

A return to Spain for the 32-year-old has been mooted on a regular basis, particularly during his time at Manchester United

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Messi in full training ahead of Man City clash

An Argentine superstar has stepped up his recovery from a knee problem and could line up against a Portuguese defender in European competition

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Giroud explains why he had to leave Chelsea

The World Cup-winning striker left Stamford Bridge for San Siro over the summer, with a nine-year spell in English football brought to a close

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Guardiola makes Bernardo transfer admission

The Portugal international has enjoyed a positive start to the 2021-22 campaign, but questions continue to be asked of his future

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Leeds take aim at Klopp in controversial programme notes

Angus Kinnear, managing director at Elland Road, has hit out at the Reds following an unfortunate incident in a recent Premier League fixture

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Fati returns to Barca squad after 10-month absence

The 18-year-old forward, who has been sidelined by injury since November 2020, is in contention to face Levante on Sunday

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Shaw, Maguire & James injury blows for Man Utd & Chelsea

Two England international full-backs had to be hauled off before half-time, while the Red Devils skipper was replaced in the second half

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Pochettino defends Mbappe from humility critics

The Argentine tactician has no concerns regarding the personality traits of a superstar performer within his star-studded squad

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Arteta: Aubameyang ready to fire in derby

The Gunners manager feels his striker has finally found form, while the former defender feels the club captain is more productive on the left

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Blow for Liverpool in Thiago injury update

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the Spain international will not figure again for the Reds until after the October international break

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Ronaldo's Man Utd impact explained by De Gea

The Red Devils goalkeeper believes the presence of the Portuguese superstar at Old Trafford means bids for major silverware are on the cards

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Lingard picks ex-Barcelona stars as dream team-mates

The Manchester United and England midfielder would welcome the opportunity to turn out alongside Brazilian and Spanish legends

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Messi still missing for PSG but could face Man City

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner will not line up for Mauricio Pochettino's side against Montpellier, but may make European competition

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Klavan: Klopp and Milner were ready to rumble

The former Reds defender claims tension behind the scenes reached boiling point in 2017 when the manager and midfielder squared up

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I bet Messi never has to deal with this! - De Roon shirt fail

The Netherlands international midfielder saw a kind gesture go to waste when nobody turned up to take advantage of his offer

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'Joga Bonito is over' - Neymar reacts to rainbow flick booking

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar was stunned to see a fellow countryman cautioned for trying a trick during an outing for Lyon

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Metz boss warns Mbappe about his behaviour

Frederic Antonetti is a big fan of the World Cup-winning forward, but feels some of his on-pitch antics let him down

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Wilshere's wife will decide when it's time to give up

The former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder remains a free agent and is disappointed with 'lazy' managers passing judgement on his injury record

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'Screaming' Lingard told he acts differently at Man Utd

The England international spent the second half of last season on loan with the Hammers, but is now back with his parent club at Old Trafford

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FA plans Lukaku talks over taking a knee debate

The Belgium international wants more to be done to eradicate discrimination from sport and society and has called for more meetings

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Delap told he can stop Man City going for Kane or Haaland

A former Blues star says there is no guarantee that Pep Guardiola will look to spend big another goalscorer in upcoming windows

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Liverpool keep faith with Minamino as he isn't 'end product'

Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man says a versatile 26-year-old still has a future at Anfield despite a lack of competitive game time

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Wenger feels 'responsible' for Wilshere injury struggles

The Frenchman was in charge of the Gunners when two promising midfielders first saw fitness problems start to stunt their progress

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Beckham tells Neville how to handle son Romeo

A promising 19-year-old is looking to follow in the footsteps of his famous father, but he will be getting no special treatment in Fort Lauderdale

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Coach tells Utd & Chelsea: I wouldn't sell Rice for £100m

The England international continues to generate talk of interest from Premier League heavyweights but his current club have no plans to sell

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Mendy faces 'race against pain & time' to make City clash

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the Senegal international, who is nursing a knock, will not face Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday

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Messi knee injury gives PSG concern

The former Barcelona superstar was taken off on his last outing against Lyon, with it confirmed that he is nursing a slight knock

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Chelsea flop Drinkwater in 'shambles' admission

The England international on another loan spell away from Stamford Bridge this season after linking up with Championship side Reading

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Kante injury claim boosts Chelsea

The World Cup-winning midfielder claims to be "feeling better" after sitting out three games and coming off the bench against Tottenham

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Mertesacker on how long Arsenal's CL absence will last

The former Gunners defender, who is now head of the club's academy, admits a return to elite European football may still be a few years away

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Pogba told to shut his mouth after Man Utd win

The France international midfielder helped the Red Devils to three points at London Stadium and had to be dragged down the tunnel afterwards

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'Superman' Van Dijk must be rotated, explains Milner

The commanding Dutch defender remains a talismanic presence for the Reds, but he is still working his way back from a serious knee injury

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'Lingard should be playing 40-45 games a season'

The Red Devils legend has reiterated his surprise at seeing the England international remain at Old Trafford during the summer transfer window

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Dortmund make 'difficult' Haaland transfer admission

CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke concedes retaining the services of the prolific Norwegian will be tough - but not impossible

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Jones sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' after 20 months out

The versatile 29-year-old has not figured for the Red Devils since January 2020 after struggling with a long-term knee injury

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Varane talks up Ronaldo benefit at Man Utd

The World Cup-winning defender believes working with the iconic Portuguese on a daily basis will raise collective standards at Old Trafford

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Alexander-Arnold's absence for Liverpool explained

The England international misses out on a meeting with the Eagles after being forced to pull out of Jurgen Klopp's plans

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Barca rue lack of 'homework' in Mbappe & Haaland battle

Eduard Romeu concedes that financial mismanagement in Catalunya has allowed Clasico rivals to edge to the front of any transfer queues

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Messi 'calm and composed' ahead of PSG home debut

The Argentine will line up at Parc des Princes for the first time since his free transfer from Barcelona

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Tomori on 'crazy' start with Abraham and Mount

Only one member of that trio is still at Stamford Bridge, with the other two now in Italy with AC Milan and Roma

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Beckham increases stake in Inter Miami

The former England captain, along with Jorge and Jose Mas, has taken on greater control and remains "more committed than ever"

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'We can't compare Partey with Vieira & Gilberto'

The former Gunners defender, who once played alongside some iconic figures, believes a star of the present has "a lot of potential to get better"

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Keita may be happy with Liverpool fringe role - Barnes

The Reds legend admits that the Guinea international is down the pecking order at Anfield, but that is no guarantee that he will look to move on

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Messi to Inter Miami? Higuain admits 'club wants it'

A former international colleague of the six-time Ballon d'Or winner concedes his fellow Argentine could follow in his footsteps

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I don’t feel any pressure replacing Ronaldo - Kean

The Italy international is back in Turin after agreeing a loan switch from Everton and is looking to counter the loss of the Portuguese superstar

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Tuchel offers update on Rudiger contract talks

The Blues boss remains optimistic when it comes to agreeing fresh terms with a Germany international attracting admiring glances from afar

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Mbappe can be convinced to stay at PSG - Herrera

A current team-mate of the World Cup winner believes success in 2021-22 could persuade the superstar forward to remain in the French capital

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Solskjaer offers likely Cavani return date

The Red Devils boss is looking forward to welcoming an experienced striker back into his plans, while contract talks continue with Jesse Lingard

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Arteta rubbishes Leno rift reports

The Gunners boss accepts the experienced performer will not be happy at losing his spot, but insists he remains thoroughly professional

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'Hakimi dreams of playing for Real Madrid again'

A man who worked with the Morocco international defender at San Siro believes his career path will lead back to Santiago Bernabeu

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Pochettino explains why Messi, Neymar & Mbappe misfired

The superstar attacking trio started together for the first time in a Champions League match but all three were kept quiet in a 1-1 draw

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Guardiola explains screaming at Grealish & Mahrez

The Blues boss saw his side hit six goals in a European clash with RB Leipzig, but he was not entirely satisfied with their efforts

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FIFA 22 ratings: Best female footballers revealed

There are no representatives from the USWNT in the top four ranked players, with star turns from Arsenal, Manchester City and Lyon leading the way

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Injured Ibrahimovic out of Liverpool vs AC Milan

The enigmatic Swedish striker will play no part in a heavyweight European clash at Anfield after suffering an untimely knock

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'Ronaldo outscored Lukaku last season!' - Doubters stun Rio

The former Manchester United defender, who once graced the same side as the Portuguese superstar, is amazed that critics still exist

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Wilshere responds to Arteta's Arsenal offer

The former England international has been out of work since leaving Bournemouth, but he has been sent an invite by the Gunners

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'Salah is as professional as Ronaldo & an all-time great'

The Reds legend believes a man that now has 100 Premier League goals to his name has shown that he deserves another pay rise at Anfield

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Pochettino never expected to sign Messi

A stunning deal was pulled off by the Ligue 1 heavyweights over the summer when the all-time great became a free agent

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Barcelona striker Braithwaite to have knee surgery

The Liga giants have suffered another attacking setback, with it revealed that the 30-year-old frontman is set to go under the knife

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Wenger sees 'potential' in Arteta's Arsenal

The legendary former Gunners boss believes a corner will be turned in 2021-22 after coming through a testing start to the campaign

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Busquets: Barca can win CL without Messi

One Blaugrana legend was stunned to see another head through the exits over the summer, but life is moving on without an Argentine icon

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PSG replace Phil Collins with DJ Snake after 29 years

The Ligue 1 giants have been making changes to their pre-match rituals at Parc des Princes, with local talent now being embraced

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Ronaldo exit means it's now 'Dybala's team' - Chiellini

The Bianconeri are looking for a new leader in the final third, with the Argentine frontman being tipped to step up and deliver

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Bayern can't afford Haaland 'auction'

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits it will be very difficult for the Bundesliga side to keep the prolific Norwegian in German football next year

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Injured Elliott gifts shirt & boot to Liverpool fan

The Reds star paid an unexpected visit to a West Yorkshire hospital on Sunday after suffering a nasty injury at Elland Road

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Elliott vows to return 'fitter & stronger' from horror injury

The 18-year-old is facing a long road to recovery after being injured against Leeds, but he intends to be back "as soon as I can"

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'Dream big' - Lingard shares Ronaldo then & now image

The England international was a starry-eyed youngster in the Red Devils' academy when a Portuguese first arrived at Old Trafford

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Solskjaer would only have subbed Ronaldo if asked

The Red Devils boss handed his Portuguese superstar a 90-minute outing against Newcastle, with a returning hero bagging a brace

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Ronaldo reflects on dream two-goal return for Man Utd

The Portuguese marked his first appearance during a second spell at Old Trafford with a deadly double in a 4-1 win for the Red Devils

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Ancelotti reacts to missing out on Mbappe with €220m bid

The Blancos made a World Cup-winning forward a top target once again over the summer, but he could not be prised away from Parc des Princes

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Ronaldo starts on Man Utd return vs Newcastle

The Portuguese superstar has been included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI against the Magpies, with other summer signings also getting the nod

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Watch: Ronaldo's second goal as he strikes twice on debut

The Portuguese gave the Old Trafford faithful what they had come to see by finding the target twice against Newcastle as the hosts ran out 4-1 winners

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Arsenal warned of Arteta sack costs

The former Gunners defender admits that big decisions will need to be made at some stage, but he would like to see the Spaniard given time

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Liverpool-linked Adeyemi backed for Premier League move

Manfred Schwabl, who saw the teenage talent break through on his books at SpVgg Unterhaching, expects a deal to be done at some stage

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Messi sees PSG home debut delayed

An Argentine superstar will not get to grace Parc des Princes on Saturday, with South American stars sitting out a meeting with Clermont

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'Life goes on' - Allegri shrugs off Ronaldo exit

The Bianconeri boss is looking to move on from a long-running saga as he focuses on the present, rather than the past

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'More than Ronaldo' - Barnes reacts to £500k Salah talk

The Reds legend believes a new deal will be signed by a superstar performer, but doubts some of the figures being speculated on are true

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Juve regret not signing Haaland, admits director

The Bianconeri made an approach for the Norwegian striker in 2017, but have seen him go on to star for Borussia Dortmund

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Juve director reveals why Ronaldo joined Utd not City

Federico Cherubini admits that the Serie A giants were backed into a corner, with the Red Devils behaving more appropriately than their fierce rivals

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Rooney or Ronaldo? Silvestre on Ballon d'Or predictions

The former Red Devils defender was at Old Trafford when two club icons were snapped up and had no doubt they were destined for greatness

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'Why make the best right-back in the world a midfielder?'

A star turn at Anfield was moved out of his usual position when turning out for England in World Cup qualification action

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Arteta explains why Arsenal made record £145m spend

The Gunners have invested heavily on fresh faces, with their manager admitting that there was need for "substantial change" in north London

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Messi makes 'most difficult' trophy admission

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner, who left Barcelona for Paris this summer, finally got his hands on international silverware at the Copa America

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White & Partey set to return for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is welcoming an England international defender back from quarantine, while an all-action midfielder has shaken off an ankle injury

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'Mbappe will need to accept it if Messi scores more than him'

A former frontman for the Ligue 1 giants believes a World Cup winner may see his end product dip a little with an Argentine icon around

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Rashford explains why he won't 'stick to football'

The England international is now an MBE on the back of his efforts to end child poverty by creating a level playing field for all ages and races

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I wish Guardiola was the Spain coach - Luis Enrique

One former Barcelona coach says he would welcome the opportunity to pass an international baton onto another in the near future

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Sancho won't change his game at Man Utd

The England international believes the qualities he showcased in Germany at Borussia Dortmund can be transferred to a Premier League stage

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Pique drops retirement hint in Barca future vow

No decision has been made by the experienced defender on whether 2021-22 will be his final season, but that may end up being the case

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Liverpool offered Onuachu transfer advice

The towering 27-year-old frontman has seen a move to England mooted in the past, with those at Anfield told he could be a good fit for them

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Barcelona game postponed after battle over scheduling

Villarreal's home date with Alaves on Saturday has also been called off as players return to Spain after outings for their respective nations

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Neymar wanted Barca return & Fati sale talk is 'lies' - Laporta

The Blaugrana supremo admits that efforts were made to return a Brazilian superstar to Camp Nou, while a hot prospect will not be sold

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James makes 'dangerous' Man Utd admission

The Wales international admits that he retreated into his shell at Old Trafford, with a move to Leeds presenting him with a clean slate

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'Messi could not have stayed even with Griezmann's exit'

The Liga giants bid farewell to a club legend over the summer, with it "strange" to see the iconic Argentine turning out for PSG

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Christensen drops Chelsea contract hint

The Danish defender is only tied to terms at Stamford Bridge through to the summer of 2022, but an extension could be on the cards

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Ederson wants to replace De Bruyne in Man City midfield

The Brazilian goalkeeper is considered to boast the technical ability that would allow him to operate further up the field

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Pogba reacts to Ronaldo Man Utd return

The World Cup winner is delighted to have the Portuguese superstar on board at Old Trafford

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Lingard backed to rise to Ronaldo challenge

The Red Devils playmaker faces fierce competition for places at club level, but he has continued to impress for his country

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Phillips talks up £36m Liverpool rival Konate

The Reds centre-half faces added competition for places this season, but says working with superstars every day is helping to keep him sharp

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Man City get Laporte injury update

The Citizens will be hoping the 27-year-old centre-half is ready for Premier League action against Leicester on Saturday

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Lukaku gives Chelsea injury scare

The Belgium international striker will be undergoing medical tests before heading back to Stamford Bridge for a return to domestic duty

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Ronaldo rightly thinks about himself a lot - Buffon

The legendary goalkeeper, who worked with the Portuguese in Turin, can appreciate why a superstar forward wanted a new challenge

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'James was never Man Utd standard'

The legendary former defender spent time with the Red Devils and Whites, and believes a switch to Elland Road will benefit all concerned

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Liverpool give Keita update after Guinea coup

The Reds are in "constant contact" with their midfielder as he remains stuck in his homeland during the international break

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Arsenal warned of January risk for Lacazette & Aubameyang

The former Gunners defender read little into speculation over the summer, but admits deals could be done in the next window

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Carragher makes Salah contract prediction

The Reds legend is delighted to see proven performers commit to fresh terms at Anfield rather than go chasing a dream elsewhere

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Tomiyasu eases fitness fears after £16m Arsenal move

The Japan international defender formed part of a record-breaking summer spend by Mikel Arteta at Emirates Stadium

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Agent claims City & Chelsea interest in Rodriguez

A promising winger currently on the books of Millonarios is said to have attratced admiring glances from Premier League heavyweights

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'Reyna can play for one of the best five teams in the world'

Raphael Wicky, who worked with a hot prospect in the United States youth ranks, sees "star potential" in a Borussia Dortmund midfielder

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Thiago confident 'tough times' are behind him

The Spain international midfielder admits to experiencing a tough debut campaign at Anfield, but he is ready to kick on in 2021-22

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Hazard rubbishes reports of Real Madrid unrest

The former Chelsea star has seen niggling knocks prevent him from making the desired impact in Spain, but he is not looking for a way out

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Bale quizzed on Real contract and retirement talk

The Wales international has entered the final year of his deal at Santiago Bernabeu but is reluctant to be drawn on future plans

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Lukaku forced Inter's hand in £98m Chelsea move

The Belgium international admits to having set his heart on a return to Stamford Bridge once it became apparent that interest was "serious"

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Minamino adds to Firmino injury headache for Liverpool

The 26-year-old forward has picked up a knock on international duty that is forcing him to return to Anfield ahead of schedule

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Man Utd get Sancho injury update after England exit

A summer signing at Old Trafford will play no part in his country's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but only has a "minor knock"

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James sent '500%' warning amid Everton uncertainty

The South American playmaker has been overlooked by club and country of late, with two managers needing to be convinced of his worth

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Wenger responds to Arsenal return question

The Frenchman spent 22 years in charge of the Gunners before walking away in 2018 and has no intention of retracing those steps

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Liverpool needed Origi & Minamino upgrade - Carragher

The Reds legend fears Jurgen Klopp may live to regret not bolstering his attacking options during the summer transfer window

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Ex-Juve stars critical of Ronaldo after departure

Sergio Brio and Alessio Tacchinardi believe the five-time Ballon d'Or winner should have handled his departure from the Serie A giants differently

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Atletico president expects Griezmann boos on return

Enrique Cerezo is delighted to have a familiar face back at Wanda Metropolitano, but concedes that some fans will need to be won over again

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Emerson 'hurt' by being signed & sold in same window

The Brazil international full-back saw a purchase option taken up at Camp Nou in June, only to then be offloaded to Spurs in August

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Bakayoko eager to avoid Chelsea return

The French midfielder is back at San Siro for a second stint with the Serie A champions, with a desire to remain in Italy

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Van de Beek endured 'really painful' season - agent

The Dutch midfielder was retained by the Red Devils during the summer transfer window but faces another fight for minutes in 2021-22

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'La Liga needs Mbappe after Messi & Ronaldo departures'

The ex-Blancos defender, who is now on the books at Villarreal, would like to see a France international forward strutting his stuff in Spain

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Lindelof reacts to Varane competition at Man Utd

The Swedish centre-half has seen a World Cup-winning centre-half join him at Old Trafford, with his game time now under serious threat

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Saul follows Hazard and Salah with Chelsea number

The Spain international midfielder, who has joined the Blues on loan from Atletico Madrid, takes a jersey last filled by Mateo Kovacic

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Giroud tests positive for Covid-19

The World Cup-winning France international striker has not been in contact with any other member of the Rossoneri squad

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Kimmich makes 'world class' Musiala prediction

The Germany international is confident his colleague for club and country will take his game to greater heights

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Mane sets ambitious goal target at Liverpool

The Senegalese forward found the target on 16 occasions last season, with his intention being to double that tally this time around

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Roma director: Xhaka wanted out of Arsenal

Tiago Pinto says missing out on the Swiss midfielder is his biggest "regret" of the summer, but claims positive business was done at Stadio Olimpico

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Haaland 'broke Van Dijk's finger' in qualifier

The Borussia Dortmund striker tangled with the Liverpool defender on a regular basis while on international duty in Oslo

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