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Smith Rowe: It's the best day of my life!

The 21-year-old scored one goal and assisted another as his side made it three Premier League wins in a row

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Ex-Arsenal and Man City star Nasri retires

The former France international last played for Anderlecht in 2020 and confirmed he will not be making a return to the game

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'Monstrous errors': Lyon president in VAR rant

Less than a week after their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon dropped points against Lorient and the man in charge says referees are to blame

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Solskjaer complains Villa put Fernandes off before penalty miss

The home side had the chance to secure a point in stoppage time but Fernandes missed from the spot for just the second time since joining the club

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Rashford included in GCSE media studies course

The 23-year-old England international has been active on social media to fight food poverty, homelessness, illiteracy and racism in recent years

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Hannibal Mejbri tipped to be 'a future Scholes' at Man Utd

The 18-year-old is considered Paul Pogba's successor in the Red Devils first team and his former youth coach is confident he will become a star

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Messi was a tyrant in training - Koeman

The 34-year-old demanded the best from everyone around him and hated losing during training sessions, the coach has said

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Koeman walks out of press conference after reading statement

The Dutch coach is close to being sacked by the Camp Nou side but has insisted he needs time to fix the situation

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Kane, Spurs and Chelsea pay tribute to 'legend' Greaves

Tottenham and Chelsea applauded the former striker ahead of the Premier League clash on Sunday

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De Gea & Lingard the heroes in chaotic win against West Ham

The Red Devils managed to seal the three points despite falling behind the home side in the first half of the clash

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Unique Kante makes a huge difference for Chelsea - Tuchel

The midfielder was key in what turned out to be a comfortable win for the Blues against their London rivals

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Solskjaer praises 'grown man' Lingard for answering critics

The winger went from scapegoat to hero for the Red Devils as they bounced back from their midweek defeat with a win at West Ham

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Kepa starts for Chelsea against Tottenham

The Spain international has been brought back into the starting XI while Edouard Mendy was kept out because of an injury

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Varane: Pogba is always joking!

The midfielder's jovial nature has put the defender at ease since his arrival from Real Madrid in August

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Bruce furious over holiday question after Man Utd defeat

The Magpies boss insists his side's preparation for the clash at Old Trafford was "meticulous" despite the international break

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Ronaldo: Man Utd return is the best decision I've made

The Portugal star got off to a great start in his first game back in a Red Devils jersey as he struck twice against Newcastle

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Blocking Hudson-Odoi move was easy decision - Tuchel

The German coach has challenged the 20-year-old to earn his place in the Blues' starting XI after being forced to remain at Stamford Bridge

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James urged to show Everton commitment by Benitez

The attacking midfielder has not played this season and will have to work hard to get back into the squad, the coach says

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'Messi did not deserve to leave Barca like that'

The Argentine could not sign a new deal at Camp Nou and ended up joining Paris Saint-Germain, but the La Liga chief says he could have stayed

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Pele: I'm looking forward to playing again!

The 80-year-old is being kept in intensive care for a while after undergoing an operation this week

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Kevin-Prince wants 'nothing to do' with half-brother Boateng

The Germany international was convicted of assaulting his former partner and his relative has spoken out against him

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'He really has the balls!' - Tuchel reacts to Van Gaal outburst

The Blues boss was pleased to hear the Netherlands coach come to his defence over the team's style of play

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Cavani explains meaning behind iconic bow & arrow celebration

The 34-year-old is marking his goals with a celebration of the past by firing an imaginary arrow into the air

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McKennie to start for Juve after being kicked out of USMNT squad

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed the midfielder will be in the starting XI for the weekend Serie A clash

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Pulisic to miss three Chelsea games with ankle injury

The United States international will be out for 10 days after sustaining an injury in a World Cup qualifying match against Honduras

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Klopp defends Liverpool's refusal to release Brazil players

The Reds boss feels the clubs and players have been punished for decisions that were out of their hands

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Mbappe reveals FIFA 22 rating

The France international has been blessed with incredible pace in the upcoming game, while Jude Bellingham's rating has increased by 10

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Koeman: I must be in charge of who plays for Barcelona

The 58-year-old insists the club's president should not be able to dictate who gets a place in the starting XI at Camp Nou

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Neymar: I don't know what I must do to get respect

The Paris Saint-Germain star could become Brazil's all-time top scorer in the near future but feels he still does not get the respect he deserves

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Memphis hits first Netherlands hat-trick to level Cruyff

The Barcelona forward surpassed Wesley Sneijder and pulled level with the legendary figure with an impressive display for Louis van Gaal's team

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Griezmann: Matching Platini is 'great source of pride'

The 30-year-old striker is now 10 goals behind his country's all-time top scorer Thierry Henry after his decisive performance against Finland

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Koeman wants to stay at Barcelona for 'many years'

The Dutch coach's current contract expires at the end of the season but the club are open to giving him an extension

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Southgate: We can't believe we're better than we are

The Three Lions are looking to make it six wins from six in World Cup qualifying when they take on Poland

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Wiegman names first England squad

The Lionesses begin their qualifying campaign for the next World Cup with matches against North Macedonia and Luxembourg

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Falcao joins Rayo Vallecano

The Colombian striker left Galatasaray in midweek and has opted for a move back to the Spanish top-flight

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UEFA has 'grave concerns' about World Cup every two years

FIFA is currently exploring the idea of doubling the frequency of the competition but the UEFA chief is worried about the impact of such a move

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Boateng defends Alaba after kissing Real Madrid badge

The Austria international caused a stir in Germany when he was pictured planting his lips on his new club's badge at his unveiling

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Judge Arsenal when the team plays together - Edu

The technical director has defended the club's summer transfer window and says Mikel Arteta's side deserve some slack from the heavy criticism

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Camavinga: Madrid transfer happened so fast

The 18-year-old is excited to get started at his new club after committing to a six-year contract on the final day of the transfer window

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Messi suffers horrific tackle in World Cup qualifier

The newly-signed PSG star was lucky not to suffer a broken leg in the CONMEBOL preliminary clash, but recovered to play the full 90 minutes

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UK PM condemns Hungary abuse of England players

The prime minister called the attacks on Raheem Sterling and his team mates during the 4-0 win in Budapest "unacceptable"

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Hungary promise ban for disruptive fans after England loss

The World Cup qualifying game was marred by the behaviour of the home supporters and the authorities have vowed to take action

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Wenger: Haaland will move to Premier League

The striker is being chased by top teams across Europe, but the French coach is sure he will follow the money to England

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Saul: I've told Kepa to speak to me in English

The midfielder is counting on his fellow Spain international to help him learn the language and get used to the culture

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Xhaka 'brutally surprised' by red card against Man City

The 28-year-old midfielder was sent off for a dangerous foul on Joao Cancelo but he says he has made worse challenges in the Premier League

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Chelsea charged by FA for reaction to James red

The Blues players protested to the referee after Reece James was judged to have handled the ball on the line

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USMNT's Carter-Vickers 'desperate to get going' for Celtic

The 23-year-old will spend the season in the Scottish top-flight and could join in a permanent deal next summer

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Premier League spending reaches $1.5 billion in summer window

The gross spending from the top-flight clubs in England has fallen for the second year in a row

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Juventus complete signing of PSV wonderkid Ihattaren

The 19-year-old impressed after coming through the Dutch club's youth system and has opted for a switch to the Italian top-flight

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Neuer: Italy must be Germany role model

The former world champions hope to recover from their poor tournament showing this summer under new coach Hansi Flick

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Juve confirm Ronaldo's £20m Man Utd return

The Portugal star joined the Serie A side in 2018 and helped fire them to two league titles but will return to the English top-flight

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'I didn't touch him!' - Pogba denies fouling Neves

Wolves players protested to the referee after the Red Devils netted the decisive goal but it was allowed to stand

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Man Utd make English history with unbeaten away run

The Red Devils saw off Wolves to post a new best mark for games on the road in the top-flight, surpassing the record of Arsenal's 'Invincibles'

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Solskjaer: Ronaldo likes talk of him being too old

The 36-year-old is set to complete a move back to Old Trafford and the coach is excited to welcome him into the squad

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Ferdinand 'out of order' for Jones jibe - Solskjaer

The defender has not played an official match since January 2020 and his manager is sympathetic to his struggle

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Diallo will leave Man Utd on loan - Solskjaer

The winger has made just eight appearances for the Red Devils since joining from Atalanta in January

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Hudson-Odoi misses out on England U21s

The Chelsea midfielder has decided to remain at Chelsea after talks with the manager, while Harvey Elliott has been called up for the first time

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Mendy denied bail following rape and sexual assault charges

The defender arrived at Chester Magistrates' Court in a police van on Friday morning, with no pleas entered before the judge

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Tottenham get Rennes in Europa Conference League group stage

Nuno Espirito Santo's team will face the French side as well as teams from the Netherlands and Slovenia in the European competition

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Leicester drawn with Napoli in Europa League group stage

The Foxes have been drawn in the same group as the Italian side while the Hammers will take on the Croatian club

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Tsimikas learning from 'very good guy' Robertson

The defender hopes to challenge the Scotland international for a place in the Liverpool XI after playing in his side's first two matches of the season

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Southgate reveals abuse for supporting Covid-19 vaccine

The Three Lions boss urged young people to book their vaccination in a video released by the UK government in July

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Bamford called up as Trent returns to England squad

The Leeds man has been named in Gareth Southgate's squad for the first time, while the Liverpool full-back has been given the nod once again

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Pique gives Barcelona injury concern

The defender lasted just 30 minutes before he had to be replaced by Ronald Araujo after hurting his calf

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Pogba will not be sold by Man Utd - Solskjaer

The midfielder has less than a year left on his contract but the club are trying to persuade him to sign an extension

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Demir becomes Barca's youngest foreign debutant since Messi

The 18-year-old came off the bench in the second half of the Blaugrana's La Liga match against Athletic Club

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La Liga is a disgrace and the slowest in Europe - Pellegrini

The Betis boss says coaches, players and referees must make an effort to restore the Spanish top flight's reputation

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Klopp: I'm not Pope of football but we must protect players

The Reds boss is concerned about the safety of Premier League players as referees are reluctant to issue yellow cards

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Lautaro rejected 'big offers' in order to stay at Inter

The Serie A side had agreed to sell the striker to Spurs this summer but the player asked to stay at San Siro for at least one more year

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I don't care if Real Madrid sign Mbappe - Ancelotti

The PSG star continues to be linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu side but the coach says he does not know if the transfer will happen

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Spurs fans chant for Man City target Kane

The club's supporters hope to convince the striker to turn down the Premier League champions' advances and remain in north London

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Kane left out of Tottenham squad for Man City clash

The striker was not even included on the bench for the home match against the Premier League champions

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Pogba's four assists against Leeds leave Souness unimpressed

The midfielder was integral as his side started the new season with a win against Leeds, but the ex-Liverpool boss kept his praise for Mason Greenwood

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Bayern & Germany legend Muller dies aged 75

One of the greatest strikers in football history sadly passed away on Sunday morning

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Gilmour explains why he chose to join Norwich from Chelsea

The 20-year-old will spend the season on loan at the Championship winners and hopes to play regularly under Daniel Farke

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Messi excited to play with 'world's best' Neymar & Mbappe

The Argentine is confident the Ligue 1 side can compete for "every title" upon his arrival in the French capital

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Messi signing does not break FFP rules, insists PSG chief

The club's wage bill has skyrocketed this summer but the president insists they can afford to pay them without breaking any rules

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Mazatlan could sign Messi and Ronaldo - president

The club chief posted a survey on Twitter asking if they should target the Argentina star

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Pique's touching farewell to Barca team-mate Messi

The defender has been with the attacker since the start of his career and wished him the best as on his next move

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Thauvin can improve Liga MX's image in Europe - Doria

The France international is the latest European player to make the switch to Mexico, much to his ex-team-mate's delight

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Tottenham confirm €50m Romero signing from Atalanta

The Bergamo side activated their option to buy him from Juventus before confirming his switch to the Premier League

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Ed Sheeran given Ipswich No. 17 and included in squad list

The 30-year-old singer will be included in the team photo ahead of the new season but hopes he is not called on to play as they target promotion

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Kane denies refusing to train with Spurs amid Man City links

The England star hit back at fans questioning his professionalism amid claims he wants to leave the north London side

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Juventus apologise for racist Twitter post

The Bianconeri Women's account posted an image of Cecilia Salvai making a gesture mocking Asian people

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Grealish: De Bruyne is world's best behind Ronaldo and Messi

The midfielder is excited to learn from his new team-mates after breaking the British record transfer fee to join Manchester City

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Real Madrid and Barca speak out against €2.7bn La Liga investment deal

The capital club are annoyed by the way the Spanish league snuck in a massive cash injection from CVC Capital Partners this week

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'Mess que un club' - Messi's Barca exit shocks football

The news that the Argentina star will not sign a new contract has sparked a lot of speculation around his next move

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Barca announce that Messi will leave the club

The Argentina star will leave the Catalan club after 21 years after negotiations over a new deal fell apart on Thursday

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Trump tears into USWNT's 'leftist maniacs' after Olympics display

Vlatko Andonovski's side beat Australia to win the bronze medal but the former president seized the opportunity to criticise the squad

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VAR aiming to stop players going down to win penalties

Referees will now consider the intention of defenders as well as the degree and consequence of contact when considering if a penalty should be awarded

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Chiellini signs new Juventus contract

The 36-year-old's previous deal ran out earlier this summer but he will stay in Turin for another two years

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Football must consider stopping headers - dementia expert

A new study is claimed to have found the "missing link" between football and dementia

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Female Barca players move into La Masia for first time

Nine players have taken up residence in La Masia to combine their studies and football training

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Olympics: Spain to face Japan, Brazil meet Mexico in semis

La Roja beat Ivory Coast in extra time to ensure they progress to the final four, while Mexico trounced South Korea to set up a tie with Brazil

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James Rodriguez rules out Real Madrid return

The midfielder was linked with a move back to the Spanish giants but he doubts that will happen

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Pogba comparisons don't add pressure - Gravenberch

The Ajax star has been likened to some top names in the game but he only takes it as a compliment

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Ajax youth talent Gesser dies in car accident

The Dutch club confirmed in a statement on Saturday that the striker and his 18-year-old brother have both tragically died

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Man Utd can win every trophy - Fernandes

The Portugal international feels his team were unlucky to lose out on silverware last season and believes they can rectify that this time around

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Mexico to face South Korea in Olympics quarter-finals

El Tri beat France to a place in the final eight, while Brazil will take on Egypt in the next round

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English football introduces 10 high-force headers per week guidelines

The Premier League and Football Association have introduced the new policy to help further protect players

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Solskjaer provides Martial injury update

The French striker has been missing since March after sustaining the injury while on international duty

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NFL star Mahomes joins Sporting Kansas City ownership group

The 25-year-old already owns a stake in MLB team Kansas City Royals but has now stepped into the football world, too

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Depay: I'm compatible with Aguero and Messi

The Netherlands star believes his history with Ronald Koeman will help him adapt to his new surroundings

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Ronaldo will stay at Juventus - Nedved

The Portugal international has entered the last year of his contract with the Turin giants and has been linked to a move away

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Carragher blasts Wijnaldum over Liverpool fan abuse comments

The midfielder had criticised supporters over the harassment he received online in his final season at Anfield

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Chivas don't need reinforcements - Briseno

Five players are missing from the squad ahead of the Liga MX opener

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Pochettino signs PSG contract extension to 2023

The Argentine guided the French giants to two trophies in his first six months in charge, though they missed out on the Ligue 1 title

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Man Utd new boy Sancho reveals Ronaldo inspiration

The 21-year-old picked the Juventus star as well as Ronaldinho and Wayne Rooney as the players who helped shape him

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Guehi joins Crystal Palace in £20m move from Chelsea

The 21-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League side

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Solskjaer: No decision made on Rashford surgery

The 23-year-old could require an operation on his shoulder ahead of the new campaign but his coach says they are still discussing the matter

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Messi breaks Ronaldo record for most liked Instagram post

The Argentina star's celebration of their recent Copa America success is the most successful post by an athlete on the platform

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Jimenez makes first Wolves appearance since fractured skull

The Mexico international will start for the Premier League side in their first pre-season friendly against Crewe Alexandra

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Germany's Olympic team leaves pitch after alleged racist abuse

The team walked off the field with five minutes left to play because of alleged insults directed at the 23-year-old defender

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Bale will not return to Tottenham - Nuno

The 32-year-old spent last season on loan at the north London side but looks set to stay at Real Madrid for the 2021-22 campaign

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Barcelona and Man Utd-linked Saul has 'many options'

The Spain international has five years to go on his contract but is reported to be eager to leave the club this summer

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West Ham's £34m man Felipe Anderson returns to Lazio

The Premier League side have confirmed a deal with Lazio that will see the winger return to Serie A

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Celtic sign Japan international Furuhashi

The winger has been in great form for Vissel Kobe and tops the goal charts in Japan at the midway point of the season

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Giroud arrives in Italy for AC Milan medical

The 34-year-old is set to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A side

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Police: Euro 2020 final was nearly abandoned

The conduct of supporters around the stadium almost forced police to call the game off over security concerns

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Lewandowski drawing interest from other clubs - Nagelsmann

The 32-year-old striker is reported to be dreaming of a move to Real Madrid and his coach feels speculation around his future is natural

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Giroud set for AC Milan move - Maldini

The director is confident the 34-year-old will add some much-needed experience to their young squad

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Solskjaer explains allowing Amad & Bailly to play at Olympics

The Red Devils could have refused to release the two players but the coach acknowledges it will be an important experience for them

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PSG confirm Donnarumma signing

The 22-year-old has joined the French giants in a free transfer after his contract with the Rossoneri expired

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Sancho: Penalty miss the worst feeling of my career

The 21-year-old posted a lengthy apology to his team-mates and fans after his missed effort in the shootout against Italy

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Benitez defends calling Everton a 'small club'

The Spaniard made the comments in 2007 and insists he will defend the club after taking over as manager

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Southgate's polka dot tie: Why England boss always wears one

The manager's choice of neckwear has become a fashion trend amid England's excellent campaign at the Euros

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Lyon in talks to sign Onana from Ajax, agent confirms

The goalkeeper had been linked with a move to Arsenal and Inter but looks set for a transfer to France instead

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Chiellini: I wasn't playing mind games with Alba

The Italy defender joked with his Spain counterpart during the coin toss prior to penalties in the semi-final

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Italy must be careful of Sterling in Euro 2020 final - Mancini

The winger has been crucial to the Three Lions' journey to the final and the Azzurri boss says his side must be cautious of him and striker Harry Kane

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Neymar is my heir - Ronaldinho

The former Selecao star is happy to see the PSG attacker shine for the national team and backed Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d'Or

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Sassuolo in advanced Locatelli talks with foreign club, says CEO

The midfielder is being monitored by Arsenal and Juventus but the chief executive insists they do not need to sell

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Impossible for Barca to match Messi's last salary - Tebas

The Camp Nou side are determined to tie the Argentine icon to a new two-year deal but cannot afford his wages

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Mourinho not worried about future Ronaldo face-offs

The Portuguese coach is not worried about coming up against his former Real Madrid charge in Serie A

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Simeone signs new Atletico deal until 2024

The reigning Spanish champions have tied the Argentine coach and his background staff to an extension

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Deschamps will stay as France boss, says FFF president

The coach will remain at the helm as Les Bleus look to shake off their disappointing Euro 2020 campaign by sealing a place at the 2022 World Cup

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Denmark are favourites against England - Schmeichel

The former goalkeeper believes his country have the upper hand against Gareth Southgate's men in their Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley tonight

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Nagelsmann wants Man Utd target Goretzka to stay at Bayern

The midfielder has a year left on his contract and is in talks over an extension, but there is interest from the Premier League

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Kane almost signed for Union Berlin - Schafer

Before breaking through at the Premier League side, the striker came close to a loan spell in Germany

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Vidic: Maguire must win trophies to reach top level

The defender has been a key player for the Red Devils since his arrival from Leicester but has been warned he must help them win major silverware

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Gosens flattered by Barcelona links

The left-back is willing to discuss a move this summer now that Germany have been knocked out of Euro 2020

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Low should give up management - Hitzfeld

The ex-Bayern Munich boss doubts the former national team manager would be a good fit for a club and believes he would be better off as an analyst

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Werner called Chelsea & Germany goalkeeper at Grand Prix

The striker attended the Formula One race just days after his national team were knocked out of Euro 2020

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Guendouzi reveals Arsenal concern as Marseille move nears

The Frenchman hopes the Gunners can bounce back under Mikel Arteta, while he looks set to depart the club this summer

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Brazil name Arsenal duo Gabriel & Martinelli in Olympics squad

The centre-back and attacker have been included in the list of 22 alongside Dani Alves and Everton star Richarlison

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Southgate welcomes England playing away from Wembley

The Three Lions boss believes it would've been a struggle to recreate the same atmosphere as the one witnessed in the win over Germany

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Harrison talks up Bielsa after leaving Man City for Leeds

The winger has spent the last three years on loan at Elland Road but has finally made a permanent switch

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Morata joins Torres as Spain's joint-top scorer at Euros

The striker got his second of the tournament when he scored during extra time against Croatia

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Luis Enrique: Unai Simon taught Spain a lesson with response to blunder

The goalkeeper shook off his first-half error by pulling off some key saves as his side booked their place in the quarter-finals

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Llorente refuses to rule out Atletico departure

The 26-year-old has three years left on his contract and remains a crucial player for the Spanish champions

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France are f*cking strong, it's amazing - Desailly

The former star believes the current team can go one better than his generation by winning Euro 2020 and another World Cup title

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Lukaku backed to succeed Lewandowski at Bayern

The Belgian striker had a fantastic season at Inter and is in fine form at Euro 2020

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Ronaldo becomes joint top scorer in international football history

The attacker joined Iran's former superstar Ali Daei at the top of the list of scorers at the national team level

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Southgate backs misfiring Kane to come good

The Three Lions boss says the striker goes through "cycles" of facing criticism and is confident he will hit top form again

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Denmark achieve Euros first with Russia thrashing

Kasper Hjulmand's team sealed second in the group despite losing their first two matches

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'Man Utd don't need Rice & should go all out for Varane'

The former midfielder insists they have no need for the West Ham star and instead should try to find a reliable partner for Harry Maguire

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Low: Teams who start perfect rarely win tournaments

Germany suffered a 1-0 loss to France in their first match of Euro 2020, and the coach feels their rough start will work in their favour

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Gosens: Thank Atalanta for my goal heroics

The left wing-back scored 11 times in Serie A last season and has popped up with the fourth for his country against Portugal on Saturday

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The water will start flowing for Benzema - Griezmann

The Real Madrid striker has not scored since his return to the France squad but his international team-mate has backed him to get going again soon

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Depay responds to questions over two-year Barca deal

The attacker had long been expected to join the Catalan side but signed a surprisingly short contract

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Netherlands make history as Wijnaldum surpasses Van Basten

The Dutch have now scored two or more goals in each of their last 10 matches, breaking a record set in 1935

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England duo Chilwell & Mount in isolation as precaution

The pair had contact with Billy Gilmour and are being kept away from the rest of the squad after the Scotland star returned a positive Covid-19 test

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Italy match record with 30-game unbeaten run

A win in their last-16 tie will see the Azzurri break the record which has stood since 1939

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My ankle won't be the same again - Hazard

The winger is expected to start Belgium's last game of the group stage but he admits he cannot play the full 90 minutes

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Griezmann wants MLS move after Barcelona

A move to America has long been one of the striker's objectives and he hopes to make it happen three years from now

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Barcelona sign Dutch star Depay

The Dutch winger had been linked with the Catalan side for over a year and has finally signed a deal

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Barcelona complete Depay signing

The Dutch winger had been linked with the Catalan side for over a year and has finally signed a deal

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Chile hero 'Ben Ben': Englishman starring at Copa America

The 22-year-old popped up with the winning goal in his first start for the South American nation on Friday night

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Griezmann wants MLS move after Barcelona contract expires

A move to America has long been one of the striker's objectives and he hopes to make it happen three years from now

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Thiago: I hate modern football and oppose VAR

The Spain international feels the game is losing its "magic" because of the changes that have taken place in recent years

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Laporta: Messi wants Barcelona stay

The 33-year-old could leave for free at the end of the month but the boss at Camp Nou insists he will remain for at least another year

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Real Madrid confirm Ramos departure

The 35-year-old will depart the Spanish capital at the end of the month after a trophy-laden spell in which he attained iconic status

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Bale makes Euros history in Wales win

The Real Madrid winger made five clear chances as his side earned a 2-0 victory in the Group A clash - the first player to do so at the Euros

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Bale delighted with Ramsey partnership

The Juventus midfielder got the opening goal of the game after combining with the Real Madrid winger in Baku

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Eriksen tributes were players' idea - Finland boss

The Finnish players showed their support for the Denmark midfielder by wearing t-shirts wishing him well ahead of the match in Saint Petersburg

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Koeman: Depay deal is nearly done

The 27-year-old will leave Lyon on a free transfer this summer and says he is only considering a move to Camp Nou at present

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Fan in serious condition after fall during England match

The supporter is said to have fallen from the stand early in the game at Wembley on Sunday

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Bellingham becomes youngest ever player at Euros

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder replaced Harry Kane in the second half of the 1-0 win against Croatia on Sunday

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James not expecting Madrid reunion with Ancelotti

The midfielder has been linked with a move back to the Spanish capital after the Italian coach was appointed as Zinedine Zidane's replacement

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Mbappe: I was affected by Giroud's complaints

The striker complained about a lack of service after France beat Bulgaria and his team-mate was disappointed to hear him speak publicly about it

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Southgate explains Sancho and Chilwell absence

Kieran Trippier was given the nod to start on the left side of the defence despite the presence of the Champions League winner and Luke Shaw

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Football world offers support to Eriksen

The midfielder collapsed on the field and his former teams Ajax and Tottenham were among many offering their well wishes

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Wijnaldum explains why he turned down Barcelona for PSG

The midfielder says he was in talks with the Spanish side for four weeks but could not come to an agreement before the French side made their offer

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Tottenham confirm Paratici appointment

The 48-year-old Italian director will take over at Spurs this summer after leaving Juventus last month

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Bale: Wales must use Swiss draw as Euros springboard

Kieffer Moore secured a point for his side with a header in the second half and the Real Madrid forward sees it as a positive start

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Werner: Germany wary of 'extremely dangerous' France

The Chelsea forward says the Real Madrid striker will be tough to contain when he combines with Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe

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Mbappe: "I know my speed is scary"

The France forward believes he can improve his goal record and score up to 60 goals per season if he can control his speed

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James ready to carry Wales expectation

The 23-year-old winger has struggled for regular playing time at Old Trafford but will be a key player for his country at Euro 2020

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Germany benefit from Chelsea UCL win - Gundogan

The midfielder was on the losing side of the European final but feels Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger can boost the rest of the team

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Mourinho: Rashford is lost on the right for England

The Roma manager has had his say on some key positions for the Three Lions before they start the Euros with a game against Croatia

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Tottenham defender makes permanent move to Villarreal

The defender has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish side after making a permanent move from Tottenham

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Russian star out of Euros after Covid-19 test

The 23-year-old winger will miss the tournament after he was found to have contracted coronavirus

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Chelsea star Kemp wins PFA Players' Player of the Year

The forward played a pivotal role as the Blues stormed to the league and cup double and came close to European success

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Laporta promises more signings and hints at Koeman stay

The Spanish side confirmed the arrival of Sergio Aguero on Monday but expect more to come during the transfer window

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Aguero: I knew one day Barca would notice me

The Argentine striker hopes to play alongside Lionel Messi at Camp Nou after signing a two-year deal with the club

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Xhaka proud of Mourinho interest amid talk of Roma move

The Portuguese coach is eager to sign the Switzerland international after taking charge of the Serie A side

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De Jong hopes Koeman stays at Barcelona

The 24-year-old midfielder says he has a good bond with the Dutch coach and hopes he is still in charge next season

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Benzema disappointed by Zidane's Madrid departure

The French striker said he is grateful for the help the coach has given him while in charge of the Spanish side

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Super League didn't have football's interests at heart - Al-Khelaifi

The president maintain changing the Champions League are the best option for improving the top level of the game instead of forming a breakaway league

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Madrid & Arsenal target Kounde admits he could leave Sevilla

The French defender is reported to be valued at around €70 million by the Spanish side

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Southgate: England risk 'breaking' Grealish

The midfielder recently returned from a three-month spell out with injury and the Three Lions boss is wary of overusing him

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