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Mbappe promises PSG response to Man Utd loss

After the 2-1 defeat at Parc des Princes, the World Cup winner has said that his side know how to respond

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AC Milan stars Donnarumma and Hauge positive for coronavirus

The Rossoneri have seen a prized duo laid low with Covid-19 after the club's latest round of medical checks

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PSG buoyant despite Man Utd loss - Rafinha

The former Barcelona man says that adapting to his new club has been a straightforward process

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Liverpool must 'push each other on' - Fabinho

The Brazil international believes there can be no relenting from the Reds if they are to recapture their domestic crown in the 2020-21 campaign

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'Fatigue had a say' in Arsenal defeat - Arteta

The Gunners' lacklustre performance against the Foxes was to be anticipated due to tiredness, the Spaniard has argued

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Isco slams Real Madrid boss Zidane

The playmaker has been left displeased with the lack of game time he has been given in recent times and has attacked his club boss

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'Fantastic' to be back in Ligue 1, says Nantes star Corchia

The France international full-back is happy to be back in his homeland and says he has learned a great deal from his experience in La Liga

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Milan targeting Europa League trophy ahead of Celtic clash – Kjaer

The Denmark captain says the Rossoneri's aim this season is to build on their fine start to 2020 and go all the way in the competition

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Pathetic Saint-Germain fail Man Utd test

Last season's runners-up kicked off their new Champions League campaign in abject fashion, being out-thought and out-fought by Manchester United

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Neymar’s UCL dream threatened by PSG civil war

Ahead of their opener against Manchester United on Tuesday, all is not well at Parc des Princes with the sporting director and coach at loggerheads

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Salah nets 100th Liverpool goal in Merseyside derby

The Egypt international brought up a landmark at a remarkable time as the Reds drew 2-2 with their rivals in a dramatic fixture

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Koeman wants to bring Depay to Barca in January

The former Manchester United man was set to move to Camp Nou in the summer before the move broke down at the last moment

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'Haaland should not be compared to Lewandowski and Messi'

Borussia Monchengladbach coach Marco Rose also moved to deny that he wanted to sign World Cup winner Mario Gotze this summer

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How Jorginho bounced back from first Chelsea penalty miss

The Italy international said he was desperate to make amends after failing from 12 yards against Liverpool

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'Creator' Bale will be a major asset to Spurs - Hoddle

The Wales star is set to take a great deal of pressure off the Londoners, and their leading marksman in particular, according to the ex-Spurs star

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Abraham and Chilwell made 'innocent mistakes' - Lampard

The Chelsea pair did not feature for England over the international break after attending a gathering that broke coronavirus protocol

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Koeman responds to Griezmann demands to play number 10

The Blaugrana coach has said that the France international must make the most of the role he has been given

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Werner reveals boss who helped establish him as top striker

Southampton coach Ralph Hasenhuttl played a key role in developing the striker into the potent force he is today

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Depay: I’m proud to captain Lyon and happy Aouar stayed

The star duo had been linked with big moves away from the Champions League semi-finalists but have remained at the Ligue 1 club for this season

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Discussion of gay footballers not taboo - Marchisio

The Juventus legend has said social issues are discussed by teams, while he has praised Weston McKennie's forthright stance on racism in the USA

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Sane recovery 'looking very good' - Flick

The former Manchester City forward is making strong progress back from a knee injury, according to his manager

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Alexis Sanchez injury doubt for Milan derby

The Chile captain and Inter star has picked up a knock that may be serious enough to keep him out of the showpiece clash against rivals AC Milan

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Rashford campaigning no surprise to Burnley star Dunne

The Red Devils forward continues to rally against child food poverty in the UK, and the Irish centre-back is a big supporter

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Wenger: Links with Arsenal board completely cut

The former Gunners manager has said that he does not speak to anyone in the club's senior management just two years after leaving the post

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Vestergaard excited to face 'mind-blowing' young England team

The Saints defender has warned the Three Lions that Dernmark won't be overwhelmed by the occasion of facing Gareth Southgate's side

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'Everton must beware wounded Liverpool'

Although Toffees fans may believe their side are favourites ahead of next weekend's clash, the ex-Reds midfielder does not see it that way

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Barca must look to France to find Griezmann's best

If the 29-year-old is ever to realise his potential at Camp Nou, the Catalan club should draw inspiration from how he operates for the world champions

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‘My France career might have been better with Benzema’ – Giroud

The 100-time capped forward says that had the Real Madrid ace played alongside him, his numbers might have been even more impressive

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Man Utd star Fernandes gives thanks to healthcare worker brother

After some light provocation, the Portugal star paid tribute to his sibling who works in the NHS

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Aouar reflects on failed Arsenal deal

The France international midfielder has spoken of his "immense pride" of representing OL, after a proposed Premier League move failed to materialise

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Young tests positive for Covid-19

The England international defender is self isolating after returning a positive test on Saturday, and is set to miss the clash with local rivals

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Wenger: Why I’d never be Arsenal director of football

The Frenchman has said he would consider a boardroom role, while he has tipped the current Gunners squad to have a fine season in the Premier League

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Barcelona ace De Jong accepts Koeman criticism

The young midfielder was given a slap on the wrist by his coach after a disappointing outing in La Liga last weekend

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Barcelona target Depay expects January transfer

After he was unable to leave for Camp Nou before the end of the summer window, the Lyon ace is optimistic more talks will be held imminently

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Ulreich unhappy with Bayern Munich over Nubel transfer

The veteran goalkeeper believes the club were not transparent with him over their plans to bring in a new back-up for Manuel Neuer

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Casillas: Mourinho one of the first to call after heart attack

The two men might not always have seen eye to eye at Santiago Bernabeu, but that did not stop the Portuguese from asking after his former player

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'Bayern are Europe's best because Barca & Madrid are weak'

FIFA's chief of global football development has argued that the FCB side of 2013 is superior to its current vintage

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'If cinemas can have audiences, why can't football?' - Brady

For the Hammers director there is no logic in crowds being able to gather in indoor venues but not in spaces like football stadiums

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‘Nobody thanked Napoli for preventing Ronaldo getting the virus’

While the club have been targeted for criticism by Juventus, the region's president says the response should be very different

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Why Carlos Vinicius will be a success at Spurs

The 25-year-old's former boss has backed the player to cause Premier League centre-backs headaches after he completed a loan from Benfica

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Wenger details how to get the best from Ozil

The former boss believes that if the balance of the team is correct, the ex-Germany star can still be effective

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Zidane, Henry... Giroud? Chelsea striker is a France great

The Chelsea striker is ready to join an elite band of players who have earned 100 caps for Les Bleus - and he thoroughly merits his place among them

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Fulham add Loftus-Cheek, Adarabioyo and Andersen

The 10-time capped England international will spend the remainder of the season with the Craven Cottage side

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Juventus sign Chiesa on loan with €40m option to buy

The wide player has joined up with the Bianconeri for at least the next two years having impressed for a number of seasons at his boyhood club

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Griezmann isn't happy at Barcelona - Deschamps

The France star is discontent at being used on the flank by new head coach Ronald Koeman

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Cavani is no Sancho but Man Utd move can work

The vastly experienced Uruguayan will add a valuable element to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side but is clearly not a long-term solution to their problems

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Aaron Hickey: Scottish wonderkid who rejected Bayern

The 18-year-old opted to join the Serie A outfit as he looks to make his mark in Europe's top five leagues after coming through the ranks at Hearts

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Why Aouar is the answer to Arsenal's midfield problems

Mikel Arteta is ready to give the Frenchman the keys to his midfield and if a deal can be done with Lyon, it could be a game-changer for the Gunners

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Gerrard tells Kent how to make England breakthrough

The ex-Liverpool man has been in eye-catching form, but his boss has told him the best way to get his Three Lions chance is not to think about it

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Thiago to shine but question mark over Jota - Souness

The former Bayern Munich midfielder will be a huge asset to the Anfield club, the ex-Reds midfielder has said

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'Haaland wouldn't have started at RB Leipzig'

The promise of first-team football at Borussia Dortmund was enough to sway the Norway international star when it came to choosing a club

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'Mbappe has all the qualities to be a Ballon D'Or winner'

The Champions League winner is launching a finishing school for forwards and believes the PSG man is the one whose game should be emulated

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Lewandowski benched by Bayern for the first time in two years

The prolific forward is generally one of the first names on the teamsheet, but after admitting to feeling "exhausted" in midweek, he sits out

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Matured Memphis can put Man Utd misery behind him at Barca

The 26-year-old is poised to leave Lyon for the Blaugrana and is now mentally ready to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world

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'Bale deserves a statue at Real Madrid'

The Welshman has helped the club to four Champions League titles and should be given more respect by everyone involved

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Grealish signs new five-year Aston Villa deal

The England international has committed his future to Dean Smith's side after a summer of speculation that saw him linked with an exit

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Barcelona-linked Cavani wanted by Gremio

Should the veteran striker wish to return to South America, the Brazilian club are eager to make it happen

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'Premier League wouldn’t be good for Messi'

A switch to England could prove testing for the Barcelona star, with his fellow Argentine suggesting a better move as he winds down his career

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Alaba's father: Hoeness 'spreading dirty lies’ about Bayern contract

George Alaba and the player's agent, Pini Zahavi, have been left furious at claims made by the Bundesliga champions' former president

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Bremen confirm Villa interest in Liverpool target Rashica

The Bundesliga club have revealed they fielded a phone call from the Premier League side over the Kosovo international midfielder

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Dier: I signed new Spurs deal because of Mourinho

The England international is looking forward to continuing to work with the Portuguese boss amid long-term plans to change his role in the team

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Lampard reveals the biggest strength of Havertz

The former Bayer Leverkusen man is "happy" to help the team out in a variety of positions ahead of the Premier League opener with Brighton

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Payet reacts to bruising PSG win: The pain was worth it

The fiery encounter saw five red cards and countless yellows as Marseille finally ended the hold their rivals enjoyed over them

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Robertson relishing Alexander-Arnold assists duel

The Scotland international says that the friendly competition with his team-mate helps to get the most out of both of them

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Alaba's 'greedy piranha' agent slammed by Hoeness

Pini Zahavi, who was previously the centre of controversy amid deals for Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand, has been criticised by the ex-president

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Neymar beats Covid-19 to make PSG squad for Marseille match

Angel Di Maria, Keylor Navas and Leandro Paredes have also given the champions a boost by returning in time for Le Classique

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Hoeness: Liverpool & Man Utd blackmailing Bayern over Thiago

The veteran director has suggested that there is increasingly a pattern of underhand dealing in the transfer market

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Alisson sends rivals 'hungry' Salah warning

The Brazil international has praised his Egyptian colleague, who started the season in spectacular style against Leeds with a hat-trick at Anfield

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Puel calls Fofana to Leicester 'fake news'

The ex-Foxes boss has suggested that his former club will have a hard time securing the signature of the centre-back this summer

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‘I think he’ll score two every game’ – Giggs hails Greenwood

The 18-year-old seems destined for a career as a successful centre forward, according to the man whose No 11 shirt he has inherited

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Greenwood a ‘superstar in the making’ – Ferdinand

The Old Trafford legend has spoken highly of the two young talents, who have made such an impression in front of goal in recent months

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Messi needed a pro to negotiate Barca exit, not his dad - Crespo

If the Argentine was truly serious about leaving Camp Nou, he should have left the negotiations to an agent, the former striker said

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Lacazette urges Arsenal to seal Auba contract extension

After scoring 71 times for the club in 110 appearances, the Gabon star must be kept, according to his forward colleague

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Lacazette pledges future to Arsenal amid Juventus links

The 29-year-old forward has scotched suggestions that he could leave for Atletico Madrid or Juventus this summer

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PSG complete Florenzi loan from Roma

The 29-year-old has arrived at Parc des Princes on a season-long deal, though there is an option to make the transfer permanent

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Payet shrugs off PSG revenge talk

Ahead of Sunday's big Ligue 1 clash, the OM star says good-natured jibes between rivals is "normal" as he targets three points in the French capital

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Solskjaer issues update on Pogba's fitness

The France World Cup hero is expected to be available for the opening Premier League clash of the season, while Luke Shaw should face Aston Villa

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New Pogba? Camavinga can surpass the Man Utd star

As the Rennes teenager prepares to make his debut for France, he is showing signs already this season that his game has gone up another level

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Three positives in latest round of Premier League Covid-19 testing

Manchester City pair Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez are two of the three players who returned positive tests

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PSG hits out at French FA over Mbappe coronavirus announcement

The federation announced on Monday that the forward had tested positive as he will miss out on several big games for club and country

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PSG star Mbappe tests positive for coronavirus

The forward has been forced to return home to self isolate after returning a positive Covid-19 test while with the national team

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Deschamps has ‘no doubts’ over Griezmann form

After the Barcelona man missed a penalty at the weekend, he has been backed his national team head coach

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Neymar & Di Maria's 'Very Bad Trip' to Ibiza

Multiple PSG stars - including the world's most expensive footballer - have tested positive for Covid-19 following their vacation in Ibiza

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Man Utd sign Ajax star Van de Beek in £35m deal

The 10-time capped Netherlands midfielder has become the first major arrival of the summer at Old Trafford

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Stuttgart fans' bid to raise €900m to sign Messi

While the fans of the Bundesliga club clearly do not expect the Argentine to sign, all money donated will go to a good cause

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'PSG lost two years the day they recruited Emery'

Paulo Tonietto believes that the former Sevilla boss was a "terrible choice" for the Parisians and blames him for the infamous 6-1 defeat to Barcelona

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Bronze: Lyon UWCL record will never be matched

The 28-year-old full-back congratulated her team-mates on a "remarkable" achievement in what will "probably" be her last game for the club

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Low would pick Neuer over Lewandowski for Ballon d'Or

The goalkeeper's contribution to the European champions' efforts this season has not gone unrecognised by his national team boss

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I understand why Messi wants to leave Barca – Alonso

The Argentine wants to leave Camp Nou, and the former Spain international believes he can explain why

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I’d give myself the Ballon d’Or – Lewandowski

After a blistering season both individually and collectively, the 32-year-old Pole believes he would have been a deserving winner of the prize

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Pulis on how Messi would fare on a wet Tuesday in Stoke

The antagonist behind Andy Gray's infamous line does not believe the six-time Ballon d'Or winner would have problems adapting in England

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Vardy signs deal with Leicester to stay until 2023

The England international recently passed the 100-goal mark in the Premier League and has been rewarded for his fine form with a new deal

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Ronaldo always asks about Man Utd - Fernandes

Although the playmaker regular speaks to his Portugal international team-mate, he didn't need his advice before signing for his "dream" club

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‘I don’t want to be a Kaka, I want to be Reinier’

The 18-year-old attacking midfielder wants to be remembered for his own qualities rather than compared to the Ballon d'Or winner

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Why Messi is the wrong signing for PSG

It may sound strange, but recruiting arguably the greatest player in the history of the game is the wrong move for a club that needs more depth

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Cheer up, Neymar: PSG's UCL future finally looks bright

The Brazilian could not hold back the tears in Lisbon, but Les Parisiens have taken great strides in the Champions League amid difficult circumstances

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Thiago Silva confirms PSG exit amid Chelsea rumours

The Brazil international centre-back has said that he is ready to move on as his contract at Parc des Princes expires

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Tuchel: PSG can't rely on Neymar and Mbappe to score all the time

The German wants others in his side to aid the superstars with the burden of finding the net

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Neymar in tears after Champions League final heartbreak

The 28-year-old had to be consoled in the dugout after a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the showpiece fixture

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Rangers boss Gerrard drops Morelos amid transfer talk

The Colombia international has been linked with a move to Ligue 1 side Lille but his performances have suffered

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I’m not sure I’ll be Inter manager next season – Conte

The former Juventus and Chelsea boss has suggested that his time at San Siro might be growing short

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Neymar was right to ditch failing Barca for PSG

The 28-year-old is just 90 minutes away from vindication as the Ligue 1 outfit gear up for the biggest match in their history

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Lukaku matches Ronaldo with Europa League final strike

The 27-year-old's first-half spot kick saw him notch in his sixth successive Europa League game

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‘I can’t find any weak points in PSG’ – Beckenbauer warns Bayern

The three-time European Cup winner expects a thrilling final in Sunday's showpiece in Lisbon

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Marseille authorities reverse PSG shirt ban

Paris Saint-Germain fans will now be able to display their colours on their big day, despite previous unrest in the Provence capital

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Dembele proof Scottish football should not be ignored

After the striker sent Lyon to the Champions League semi-final at the expense of Manchester City, English clubs must reflect on a missed opportunity

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Dayot Upamecano: Who is Leipzig's 'new Varane'?

The French defender has had an unconventional route to the top, saving his formative club with a move to Austria before starring in the Bundesliga

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Haters gonna hate - but grown-up Neymar deserves more respect

The PSG star is never going to be universally loved, but after improving his attitude, his prodigious talent at least deserves to be recognised widely

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De Bruyne singles out Lyon star for praise

After Pep Guardiola's side were dumped out of the competition, the Belgian found time to praise one of his opponents

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De Bruyne wins Premier League Player of the Season

The Belgian saw off competition from Liverpool stars plus three England internationals to claim the award after a stellar campaign for the Citizens

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Man City star Laporte criticises VAR after shock Lyon loss

The centre-back was involved in a controversial moment leading up to the goal that saw the Ligue 1 side decisively take the lead

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‘Beckham really wanted me’ - Why Matuidi chose Miami

The World Cup winner says that the coronavirus pandemic has forced him to change his outlook on life

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Lyon keeper Lopes loves UCL underdog status

The Portugal international was delighted his side still have "the right to dream" after ousting Premier League side Manchester City

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Scottish football on a 'yellow card' after coronavirus scandals

Days after eight Aberdeen players broke lockdown rules, Boli Bolingoli failed to quarantine after a trip to Spain, putting the game's return in danger

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'Pirlo was laughing like crazy when he got the Juve job'

The ex-AC Milan CEO has backed the former playmaker to enjoy a successful career in the dugout

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'Werner will need time to show his best at Chelsea'

The Denmark international believes that his former colleague will be a big hit but will need patience before he really gets going

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Man Utd move in doubt as Sancho flies to Switzerland

The England international has travelled to Switzerland with BVB after the Red Devils missed the club's transfer deadline

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Liverpool were better last year, says Reds icon Barnes

The Anfield legend says the side that finished as runners-up to Manchester City was stronger than the 2019-20 Premier League champions

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Man City target Koulibaly compared to Mangala

The Frenchman was a flop at the Etihad Stadium, where he spent a torrid five-year spell

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Abraham aims to match Bayern Munich ace Lewandowski

The 22-year-old forward believes the Poland international is the benchmark by which others should be judged

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'Pirlo can become a greater coach than Zidane'

The Real Madrid boss has three Champions League titles to his name, but the Italy great could match him, according to his compatriot

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Solskjaer drops Pogba contract hint

The World Cup winner could be in line for a new deal at Old Trafford, despite speculation linking him with Real Madrid

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Caballero: Chelsea did their best in Bayern hammering

The goalkeeper has defended his side after they suffered a 4-1 loss at the Allianz Arena on Saturday

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Why I turned down Real Madrid – Nagelsmann

The young coach had the opportunity to go to the Bernabeu in 2018 but turned down the opportunity

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Ex-Man Utd youngster Gomes completes Lille move

The teenage attacking midfielder will spend the next campaign on loan with Boavista after penning a five-year deal with the French side

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Ceballos refuses to commit to Arsenal future

The 23-year-old has been in touch with his former club and has not closed the door on a return to Spain

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'Zaniolo can win Ballon d’Or'

The 21-year-old has all the tools to become the best player in the world, according to the Champions League-winning coach

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Militao vows to step up in Ramos absence

The Brazil international centre-back admits that he is dreaming of netting the winner in the Champions League last-16 tie

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Man City show stronger FFP rules needed - Kahn

The former Germany international goalkeeper wants a better spread of money throughout the game, not just at a European level

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Barca will not sign Lautaro or Neymar - Bartomeu

The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis has hit the Camp Nou club hard and "they won't even try" to bring in the Brazil or Argentina stars

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Barcelona want to keep Ansu for life - Bartomeu

The president wants to see the teenager flourish at Camp Nou, and while he will be given a new contract, Barca don't want to put pressure on him

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Haaland reveals what Dortmund must do to win Bundesliga

The Norway international is targeting major trophies with BVB, but says overturning FCB's dominance will be tough

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Boateng hints at interest in Premier League move

Having tasted English top-flight football with Manchester City, the veteran defender is open to a return

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'I'm not going into the office for a while!' - Klopp

After a hectic conclusion to a successful 2019-20 campaign, the German is looking to a well-earned break

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Lampard: Chelsea can’t get too excited with top-four finish

The Stamford Bridge boss was pleased but measured in his response to a 2-0 win over Wolves that secured a Champions League berth for the Blues

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Solskjaer hails Man Utd's 'wonderful achievement'

The Norwegian believes his side were fantastic in playing through their fatigue and overcoming Leicester to seal third place in the table

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'Lampard will be stronger after Klopp clash'

The former England midfielder's clash with the manager of the champions will be a valuable learning experience, according to his uncle

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Klopp explains wholesale changes for Newcastle clash

The Reds have made six changes in their starting XI for the St James' Park encounter

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Davies on struggling to adapt to 'intimidating' Bayern

The teenager has been one of the stars of Germany's top flight this season, but his journey has not been a straightforward one

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Messi is right, Barcelona must improve - Setien

The Camp Nou boss still believes that his side have the capacity to win the Champions League - but they must find a more consistent level

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Rob Green shares brilliant David Silva anecdote

The ex-England goalkeeper has shared a great memory he has of the playmaker, whose attitude and humility he respects

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Dortmund and PSG in war of words over youth stars

The Brazilian claimed that German sides are risking the sustainability of youth academies in France as they poach young players

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Demme on Messi: I thought I had the ball and ran into nothing

The Germany midfielder thought it wouldn't be so bad going head-to-head with the iconic Argentine - he admits he was wrong

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How Ibrahimovic fired up Milan for Juventus showdown

The return of the 38-year-old has prompted a surge in the Rossoneri's fortunes - and the Croatia forward has explained why

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Milan has always been special to me – Kjaer

After completing a transfer on Wednesday following a highly successful loan spell, the Denmark ace is excited for what's to come

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Solskjaer: Man Utd youngsters will learn from Southampton draw

The Norwegian refused to criticise his side for allowing two crucial points to slip in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford

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Martial can become 'one of the best in the world' - Matic

The 24-year-old Frenchman has been in hot form as Manchester United close in on a top-four place - and his best is yet to come, says his team-mate

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Marseille ‘dreaming’ of signing Ronaldo & Ronaldo

Two legends of the Bernabeu will be targeted by the Stade Velodrome club if a takeover is completed

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‘Everybody knows!’ – Mourinho slams VAR again

The Portuguese was left frustrated by a decision taken by Michael Oliver as his side's were frustrated by Bournemouth

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UEFA confirms last-16 venues for Champions League

There will be no fans at the remaining fixtures in both competitions, while the leftover second leg games will be played at the planned stadiums

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Fabregas reveals how Diego Costa out-coached Conte

The Spaniard has lifted the lid on a lighter point of his time at Chelsea, which came as his international colleague called for him to play

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Greenwood: Every game like a final for Man Utd

The 18-year-old has said that the Red Devils are buoyant, though he predicts a tough match against Aston Villa

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Saint-Etienne remain hopeful of Saliba deal for final

The Ligue 1 outfit are hopeful that they will be able to re-sign the centre-back ahead of a showdown with PSG later this month

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Inter deny talks over €20m move for Chelsea defender

The Serie A club have said that they are choosing to focus on the current campaign before thinking about the next one

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Zidane: James wanted to be left out of Athletic clash

Los Blancos' head coach has said the Colombian's reasons are personal and will not be made public

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Arsenal need to sign a Van Dijk – Campbell

Although the Gunners remain content to splash out on attackers, it is at the other end of the park that they should focus, says the ex-England man

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'Hakimi left Real Madrid because of Zidane'

The 21-year-old defender is off to Italy - and his agent says the Los Blancos head coach is the reason why

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Aouchiche confirms PSG exit amid Dortmund interest

The 17-year-old wonderkid has previously been linked with Arsenal, though he appears set to move to a destination in France or Germany

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Leicester to return for Southampton star Vestergaard

The Foxes are set to get a discount on the Denmark international centre-back, who has failed to break into Ralph Hasenhuttl's starting XI

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'Noise' over Griezmann sub 'part of the circus' - Setien

The coach is not fearful for his job and has praised the professionalism of the World Cup-winning attacker

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'Adapting to Klopp's training regime was ridiculous'

The 34-year-old says that some players were sick during the former Borussia Dortmund coach's first session due to the intensity

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Lampard fumes at Blues defensive display

The Blues boss was left frustrated by the lapses that cost his side against the Hammers

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NBA champion Parker outlines lofty goals for Lyon

The four-time NBA champion has been earmarked as the man to take over long-term control of the club - and he has ambitious targets

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‘Nothing has changed’ - Arteta warns Guendouzi

The Spaniard did hint, however, that if the Frenchman follows the path of Granit Xhaka, he will be welcomed back with open arms

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'Setien incompetent and completely overwhelmed at Barca'

The 1998 World Cup winner, who turned out for Barca during his playing career, feels the coach is simply out of his depth

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Aubameyang sets new Arsenal record against Norwich

Only five players in Premier League history have reached a half century of goals quicker than the former Dortmund man

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Neville tells Man Utd to get serious to sign Sancho

The club legend has warned the Red Devils that if they really want the England star, they will have to be more serious regarding his fee

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Griezmann family lay into Barcelona boss Setien

The forward was widely seen to be humiliated by the coach, who made him warm up for much of the second half but gave him just a couple of minutes

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Barca confirm €72m agreement with Juve in Arthur deal

The Brazilian midfielder seems set to move to Turin, with bonus payments in the deal totalling a potential €10 million

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Depay to play for Lyon in CL but future uncertain

The ex-Manchester United man has not played his last game for the Ligue 1 side - but the end might not be far away

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Trippier slams Pochettino over his Spurs exit

The England international said that the club's failure to give him assurances over his future lead to him moving to the Spanish capital

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'Arsenal need to ship out half the team'

The north London club's former academy product says that dramatic changes are required if they are to get back to their previous standard

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Alexander-Arnold praise for Liverpool youngster Williams

The Wales Under-19 star featured in the closing stages of the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, with his fellow right-back saying he merited the chance

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Werner reveals how Lampard convinced him to join Chelsea

The influence of the former England midfielder was enough to persuade the 24-year-old that the Blues are the right step in his career

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Payet takes ‘unprecedented’ pay cut to sign new Marseille deal

The former West Ham player's wage could be cut by up to 60%, but the player is happy to remain at Stade Velodrome "for life"

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Dortmund give up on €40m Inter target Hakimi

Although the Bundesliga side retained hope of keeping hold of the Morocco international, that has now been lost

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Juventus play down Premier League switch for Rabiot

The Serie A side are bullish about their prospects of keeping the 25-year-old Frenchman

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Suarez explains why Liverpool are so tough to play

The former Anfield favourite has spoken of the difficulty in playing Jurgen Klopp's men

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Dortmund increasingly confident of keeping Man Utd target Sancho

Speculation over the 20-year-old's future continues to swirl, though BVB are bullish over their prospects of retaining the England star

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Ronaldo & Rooney in as Tevez names his dream XI

The Argentina international forward's team features many with links to Old Trafford, while Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi also gets the nod

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Muller surpasses De Bruyne to set new Bundesliga record

Although the forward's goal scoring return is down, he has made up for it in terms of what he has created

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Guardiola: Liverpool played every game like it was their last

The Catalan suggested that after winning eight successive domestic trophies, it was not unusual for his side to have a slip

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‘I could smell the uncertainty’ – Nketiah

The 21-year-old forward was presented with an easy goal from a situation he has found himself in hundreds of times previously

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'Real Madrid blocked Atletico move for James'

The Colombia international is still on the look out for a move in the summer, having endured another frustrating campaign

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Conte banned after fifth yellow card

The boss will miss Sunday's trip to Parma, while Milan Skriniar will sit out subsequent fixtures against Brescia and Bologna

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Liverpool release Clyne after injury-ravaged spell

The Anfield side have announced that a raft of players will be let go, headlined by the ex-Southampton defender

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Pulisic excited by Chelsea's 'incredible' Werner signing

The Aerican international star netted the equaliser against Aston Villa and says the Blues' future is an "exciting" one

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Keita Balde: Black lives only matter if you're a star

The Monaco forward is seeking to support 150 black families during the coronavirus crisis

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Inter ‘optimistic’ Lautaro will not make Barcelona move

The Argentina international has not shown a desire to leave the Serie A side, who will not easily allow him to go

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Salah absence highlights Liverpool weakness – Carragher

In the week that Timo Werner's move to Chelsea was confirmed, the club legend wants a serious look at the attacking options open to Jurgen Klopp

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Ramos creates La Liga history with Sociedad penalty

The centre-back is up to 68 goals in the Primera Division, overhauling Barcelona legend Ronald Koeman

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‘I’m unhappy with VAR’ – Mourinho slams officials

A 1-1 draw leaves Spurs' Champions League hopes in the balance, with the manager left to lament the officiating in the game

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‘VAR is here to help’ – Fernandes plays down late penalty controversy in Man Utd draw

The Portugal international has no problem with the decision not to award a second spot kick to the Red Devils

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Arsenal legend Wright reveals ‘terrifying’ social media abuse

The club's former hitman has become a target for online trolls and wants to highlight the issue to companies such as Twitter and Instagram

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‘I was offered 500,000 pesetas to take out Ronaldinho’

The former Argentina defender has revealed he was offered money to take out the Ballon d'Or winner

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Marseille to keep Champions League spot after UEFA FFP ruling

OM had previously been warned over their finances but have avoided the ultimate punishment

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Covid-19 forces Rostov to play youth team v Sochi

The match will see the visiting side travel with a squad of teenagers and without their regular coaching staff

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LFP opposes motion to extend Ligue 1 to 22 teams

The state of France's top flight remains in limbo after clubs voted to maintain the current format with 20 clubs

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‘Liverpool not one of the great all-time English clubs’

The Anfield side have not been pitted against a suitable quality of opposition to put them among the very best

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Werner to Chelsea not done – but RB Leipzig gearing up for sale

With the East German side closing in on a Champions League place next season, it looks increasingly probable they will lose their top scorer

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