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PSG confident of new deals for Mbappe and Neymar

Although the Parc des Princes side admit they are going into a summer of transition, they expect to keep their key players

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'Sancho too good to wait another year'

While the ex-Liverpool midfielder wants to see smaller transfer fees and wages, he believes a switch for the England man is inevitable

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‘Fuss is made over Grealish, but McGinn does the unseen work'

The Scotland midfielder is set to be every bit as important to the Birmingham side's survival hopes as the Manchester United target

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Solskjaer discusses Alexis' Man Utd future

The Chile international star has had a difficult few months and will not be guaranteed football when he returns to Old Trafford

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Premier League names to be replaced with 'Black Lives Matter'

Player names will be replaced with 'Black Lives Matter' for the first 12 games after the restart

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Setien gives update on Messi and Suarez's fitness

There is good news on the injury front for the Catalan side, who have both attackers available ahead of Sunday's match

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'Real Madrid and Man Utd wanted Cherki' - Lyon president

OL want the teenager to remain at the club for a long time to come, while they want to retain the services of their much-admired playmaker

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Madrid need Barca 'to leave something behind' - Kroos

The Spanish top division title race looks set to go down to the wire, however the Camp Nou side hold the advantage with a two-point lead

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Xavi must return to join 'God of Football' in Barca - Eto'o

The striker has also passed judgement on Luis Suarez, explaining that the Uruguayan's achievements should not be understated

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Pjanic must start playing like a great player – Sarri

The former Chelsea boss has fired a warning shot towards the Barcelona-linked Bosnia international, telling him his form must improve

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One new positive coronavirus case confirmed by the Premier League

In the most extensive round of testing to date, one person has been found to be carrying the virus

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Lyon offer update on Aouar, Dembele and Depay

The sporting director has provided an update on three of the club's biggest stars

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Atleti offer Real Madrid use of Wanda Metropolitano

Should fans be allowed back to top-flight matches in Spain sooner than expected, Los Blancos have been offered a temporary home

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'Watch Messi closely' - Bradley reveals advice to Salah

The former USMNT coach told the Liverpool star to do his best to imitate the Barcelona great

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Bale the greatest athlete I’ve seen - ex-Real Madrid doctor

Jesus Olmo has lifted the lid on his time with Los Blancos, placing the Welshman's athletic abilities above those of Cristiano Ronaldo

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Low reveals his unusual plan for Bayern ace Goretzka

In form in an attacking sense in recent weeks, the national team boss admits that he has had very different plans for the 25-year-old

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Depay back as Lyon return to training

Ahead of their Champions League last-16 return leg against Juventus, the Ligue 1 side have received a boost as their star man trained on Monday

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Brescia boss slams 'disappointment' Balotelli

The 29-year-old striker appears to be on the way out of his hometown club after an attack from the head coach

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No £54m Chelsea deal in place for Werner, say Leipzig

After reports that the Blues are closing in on the signing of the attacker, the German side simply want to concentrate on the season's conclusion

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Di Maria: Ligue 1 was cancelled too soon

The Argentine has lamented the timing of the decision, revealing that he had set himself a personal target for the end of the season

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Luis Suarez fit for Mallorca clash, Barcelona confirm

As La Liga gears up for action once more, the No.9 will make his grand return after five months on the sidelines

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Lautaro should turn down Barca move - Sneijder

The man who led the Nerazzurri to Champions League success in 2010 has told the club's young star to stay put for now

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Pogba & Bruno pairing should work for Man Utd - Giggs

The Wales boss is excited to see the pair in conjunction for the first time but it wary of putting too much pressure on the Portuguese

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Why Casillas called Ramos 'the f—ing boss'

The legendary goalkeeper has looked back on a special night for his former club - but he says it's not his favourite ever final

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Ronaldo is the greatest of his generation – De Ligt

The Dutchman has spoken on a series of subjects and has committed his future to the Bianconeri

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Ighalo: Best is yet to come

The 30-year-old Nigeria international ace has admitted that he was surprised when the Red Devils came calling but wants to show what he's made of

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It would be 'selfish' to deny fans football - Mourinho

The Portuguese boss says that there are increasingly less doubts over the return of Premier League football next month despite coronavirus fears

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Man Utd target Saul teases 'new club' announcement

The 25-year-old Spain star has promised a big announcement to come on Wednesday concerning his future as transfer talk swirls

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Valencia star Garay hits out at ‘campaign’ against him

The veteran defender has announced that he will leave the club when his contract expires amid a furious outburst towards the board

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Schweinsteiger won't rule out managerial role

The midfielder hung up his boots last year and is considering a return to the game

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Henderson: The Premier League needed finishing

The Reds captain has explained that he never feared losing the title over the coronavirus crisis

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Sane to Bayern would be a disaster, warns Sagnol

The long-time servant of the Allianz Arena club says that they should spend a little more and get a reliable alternative

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Man Utd star Rashford given award for charity work

The striker has worked to raise nearly £20 million for FareShare over the period of lockdown in the UK

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Playing without a crowd a ‘horrible’ experience - Valverde

The veteran coach does not look back on his previous experience of football without a crowd fondly ahead of La Liga's resumption

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'Playing for Real Madrid the hardest job in the world for a goalkeeper'

The 21-year-old aims to become the No.1 for both club and country - even if it means being on the receiving end of some harsh criticism

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Bale calls for calm over his golf habit

The 30-year-old Real Madrid star says that the media need to change their perception of his hobby

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Ramsdale backs PL restart after positive Covid-19 test

The 22-year-old became the second player in England's top flight to confirm that he has the virus

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Werner backed to make instant Liverpool impact

Paul Lambert believes the RB Leipzig striker's pace in attack makes him an ideal fit for Jurgen Klopp's side, who could try to sign him in the summer

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Sevilla stars apologise for throwing lockdown party

Lucas Ocampos, Franco Vazquez, Luuk de Jong and Ever Banega have been repentant for their party on Saturday

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'Inter went all out to sign Messi from Barcelona'

The Serie A side launched an ambitious bid to sign the Argentine attacker from the Camp Nou side but despite the riches on offer, he said no

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Jorginho's agent gives his verdict on possible Juventus move

The Italy international has been linked with a return to his homeland and his agent suggests he would be open to joining the Serie A champions

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Fulham midfielder plays down Real Madrid links

The Cameroon international has been in fine form on loan at Villarreal in Spain this season, leading to whispers the Bernabeu side are interested

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Sign Havertz over Coutinho, Leboeuf tells Chelsea

The World Cup winner has said that the young German has an impressive attitude, branding him a "master orchestrator"

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Courtois: I had Real Madrid talks with Hazard at Chelsea

Even at Stamford Bridge, the Belgium international duo would share their dreams of moving to the Spanish capital

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Milan feared Liverpool comeback repeat in 2007 - Kaka

The Brazilian said his team-mates had been scarred by their experience two years earlier, where they were the victims of a memorable recovery

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Wenger warns Ligue 1 clubs against foreign investors

The former Arsenal boss has warned that the country's entire footballing culture faces being squandered by unscrupulous investors

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Lyon appeal against Ligue 1 conclusion fails

Three sides who are fighting against a decision to end France's domestic campaign early have seen a first appeal fail

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Pochettino: I couldn’t stop crying after Champions League final

The Tottenham manager knew that the defeat to Liverpool would be a watershed moment with his time at the club

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Arsenal confirm refunds for season ticket holders

Following Everton, Manchester United and Tottenham, the Gunners will compensate fans for the games played behind closed doors due to coronavirus

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Neymar tipped for Barca return by Sylvinho

The former Brazil coach says that the 28-year-old's future lies in his own hands and that a transfer this summer is not out of the question

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AVB on the brink amid chaos at Marseille

OM may have left it too late to keep hold of the coach who has led them back into the Champions League after seven long years

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'He was the zero in 4-2-3-0' - Spalletti on Totti

The legendary forward claimed he was pushed into retirement by the coach, who claims that he was simply doing right by the team

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You can't imagine an entire season without fans - Wenger

With the Bundesliga back underway in empty stadiums, the former Arsenal boss says it can only be a short-term solution

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Ex-Man Utd man Chadwick on mockery and mental health

The former England Under-21 midfielder says he became withdrawn after persistently being spoken about because of his appearance

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'Good progress being made towards Premier League restart'

Matches could take place behind closed doors from the middle of next month, although not everything is yet in place for this to happen

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I’d be very concerned about playing amid Covid-19 - Fletcher

The long-time Red Devils star says that he falls into a "high risk" category and can understand why some players are reticent to return

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‘Haaland looks clumsy but he’ll go down in history’

The prolific teenager has been backed to go all the way to the top by his old colleague Alex Craninx

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Chiellini: Mbappe is better than Neymar

The centre-back believes that the 21-year-old is destined to become the game's next great superstar once Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo retire

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Alcohol was Vidal’s weak point – Chiellini

The veteran defender has explained that the South American's love of a night on the tiles was his downfall

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Injuring Salah was a Ramos masterstroke - Chiellini

The veteran defender has hailed the hard-nosed attitude and the "diabolical" desire to win of the Real Madrid man

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PL return can't be 100 per cent safe but I'd play - Jose Enrique

The former Newcastle full-back believes England's top flight should look at restarting, with players taking as many Covid-19 tests as possible

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Man Utd coach hits out at Owen over Rashford prediction

With the striker well on his way to getting 20 goals in the league this season, it should provide food for thought for the ex-England man

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'No reason Haaland & Sancho should leave Dortmund'

The Australia international has instructed the two youngsters to carefully consider their futures

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Lampard keen to extend Giroud and Willian contracts

The manager says the players both have feelings for the club and he is hopeful they will see the season out at Stamford Bridge

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Everyone at Spurs fully backing 'special' Mourinho - Sanchez

The former Ajax man says that the Portuguese is brilliant to work under, though he did note that Spurs' performances have been below par

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Gnabry: Mertesacker is like a friendly Arnold Schwarzenegger

The former Arsenal man has opened up on the relationship he had with the centre-back, who helped drive his career forward

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Reus: Bundesliga players are not lab rats

The BVB star is eager to get back onto the park and is targeting Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga

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Rio backs Man Utd to move for 'playground footballer' Sancho

The former Old Trafford centre-back has sung the praises of the 20-year-old forward and wants to see him in red next term

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Neymar: I’m training hard to come back strong for PSG

The 28-year-old is coping with the uncertainty of knowing when his next match is by working hard with his personal trainer

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Van Dijk explains why he snubbed Man City to join Liverpool

The Netherlands international carefully weighed up his options before joining Jurgen Klopp's side

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Ex-Arsenal keeper Lehmann joins up with Hertha

The 50-year-old spent time with Schalke, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart in the Bundesliga during his playing career

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Neymar and Mbappe to stay with PSG - Herrera

The former Manchester United man believes that the commitment of the two superstars towards the club is unwavering at present

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Arsenal, Man Utd and Man City dealt Upamecano blow

The 21-year-old defender is poised to stay put for at least another year, according to his representative

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Hopefully Man City will be back in action soon – Laporte

The Frenchman wants to return to action but is aware that conditions have to be right given the health crisis that engulfs Europe currently

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'Premier League could be cancelled if we're not prepared'

The warning comes after the decision of leagues in Belgium, the Netherlands and France to call time on the 2019-20 season prematurely

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Are you totally crazy? - How Klopp inspired Kuba to BVB stardom

The Liverpool boss has revealed that there was friction in the relationship between the two, but they worked their differences out

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Cannavaro: Pirlo is a b—t—!

The legendary centre-back has lifted the lid on the real personality of the former playmaker, who became famous for his cool and collected demeanour

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'Aubameyang could walk out of the door at Arsenal'

The club legend has told the Gunners to overhaul their recruitment policy to become more competitive in the Premier League

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Important player was hiding in La Remontada - Emery

The coach also pinpointed the referee's performance as one of the pivotal reason that his troops lost

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RB Leipzig leave door open for Upamecano sale amid Prem links

If terms cannot be agreed with the centre-back, he will be allowed to move in the summer, with a fee of €60m mooted

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Man Utd ace James plays down ‘silly’ Bale comparisons

The 22-year-old looks up to the Real Madrid star but says that he should not be placed in the same bracket as him

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Rennes set to snub Real Madrid’s Camavinga ambition

The 17-year-old has been one of Europe's most eye-catching talents of the last 12 months - but that doesn't mean he will necessarily be Spain bound

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Ighalo tips Greenwood for big future at Man Utd

The 18-year-old striker has the capacity to make it to the very top, says the Nigeria international

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'Kane will know very soon if he will stay at Tottenham'

Spurs may not be willing to match their No.9's title-winning ambition by investing in their squad, the former manager has said

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Lloris: It's a privilege to work with Mourinho

The World Cup winner says it is great to work with a manager of such character and experience at Tottenham Hotspur this season

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Willems desperate to return to Newcastle

The 26-year-old left-back wants to play at St James' Park again after the summer after a successful loan spell was cut short due to a serious injury

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De Gea plans to stay at Man Utd for 'many years'

The 29-year-old shot-stopper has no plans to leave Old Trafford in the near future

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Martinez: De Bruyne has matured into an exceptional player

The Manchester City and Belgium international star had been enjoying a remarkable season before the coronavirus shutdown

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Pardew donates bonus to Den Haag staff and health workers

The former Newcastle and Crystal Palace boss is in line to land a windfall on a technicality but is ready to give it away

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Rafael: Man Utd shocked by Ferguson's departure

The Lyon full-back says that the Scot's retirement had a profound impact on all those at Old Trafford

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Depay: I'd like a music career after football

The Netherlands star dreams of performing at a festival and is bullish about his chances of one day doing so

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Keane: I didn't get Rooney and Rio's banter

The legendary Manchester United captain admits that he struggled to socialise with his team-mates in his latter years at Old Trafford

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'Neuer knows he is appreciated at Bayern'

The goalkeeper had expressed his anger that details of his contract negotiation had been leaked

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Defoe: Morelos could score goals for anyone

The experienced English scorer has run the rule over his Ibrox colleague and has backed him for future success

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How Ibrahimovic was transformed by Capello

The legendary coach says that the Swede was too much of a circus act when he first arrived in his care, while he has revealed his greatest regret

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Mbappe’s value will not drop to €40m, claims Lille owner

Gerard Lopez believes that the value of elite players is likely to hold up well in the transfer market but does not expect huge moves this summer

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'They called me crazy' - How Matheus Fernandes moved to Barca

The midfielder was plucked from virtual obscurity to sign for the Camp Nou side on transfer deadline day in January

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Joao Felix: Atletico were the best fit for me

The 20-year-old sensation has revealed why he decided to move to the Spanish capital in a blockbuster deal last summer

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I knew Henderson was a leader from day one – Bruce

The Liverpool captain has spearheaded the #PlayersTogether captain, further highlighting his ethics

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Rooney: My best goal isn't Man City overhead kick

The England star has found the net more than 300 times in his storied career, but claims his best finish is one that is largely forgotten

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‘Unbelievable’ Rice the PL’s best young player – Wilshere

The Hammers man has said that his team-mate has the potential to go "all the way" in the game

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‘Tomorrow, Mbappe will cost €40m at most’

Left-wing politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit has said that the value of top players could be slashed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Tony Parker: From NBA star to Lyon president in waiting

The 37-year-old San Antonio Spurs legend has a deep love of football - and that could mean taking a side step into the sport of his childhood

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Sir Alex never called me back - Shearer on snubbing Man Utd

The legendary forward has revealed just how close he was to becoming a Red Devil - and Sir Alex Ferguson's lack of response when he turned them down

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Walker issues lockdown apology amid 'sex party' allegations

The 29-year-old England full-back has said sorry for his lack of judgement, while his club have indicated that he will be punished internally

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Rangers begin search for Morelos replacement

With the Colombia international apparently on his way out of Ibrox, the club are eyeing a number of options to replace him

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‘Haaland has confidence but he's humble as f—

The Borussia Dortmund striker was criticised for his celebration against PSG, but he has been backed by international colleague Haitam Aleesami

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'Bundesliga could return in May - with draconian measures'

Players would have to be kept under constant observation if play is to resume soon while fans are unlikely to see live action in grounds before 2021

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Terry a lot better than he was given credit for – Carragher

The former England man's technical abilities are often overlooked in retrospectives on his career, the ex-Liverpool man says

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Rooney opens up on ‘worst, weirdest’ feeling in his career

The former Manchester United man has said there was no animosity between him and his Portuguese colleague

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Pietro Pellegri: The €25m teenager in injury hell at Monaco

Hailed as the 'new Messi' when breaking through, the world's second-most expensive 16-year-old has not played a competitive match since September 2018

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Newcastle legend Solano arrested after breaking coronavirus curfew

The 45-year-old was given a ticking off by the authorities and offered his apologies after the incident

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I’ve got no good memories of Arsenal – Vela

The former Gunners striker has revealed that he could not wait to leave the London side and jumped at the opportunity to move to Real Sociedad

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Arsenal are crying out for Rice - Merson

The former Highbury favourite says that it's high time his former club signed a capable defensive midfield player

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Cherki: I dream of playing for Real Madrid

The 16-year-old has been watched by Europe's biggest clubs but dreams of moving only to one

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Ben Yedder is the one who got away for Barca

The list of better goalscorers than Wissam Ben Yedder this season is a short one, with the Monaco striker enjoying a golden run of form

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Jovic criticised after breaking quarantine measures

The 22-year-old attacker was reportedly spotted partying on the streets of Belgrade when he should have been self-isolating

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Real Valladolid reject coronavirus test kits

The Primera Division relegation battlers believe there are more important priorities than testing their players for coronavirus

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‘Werner is an aeroplane’ – Dani Olmo talks up Liverpool target

The RB Leipzig midfielder has been impressed by his new team-mates, picking out the Germany international striker for particular praise

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Suspension of Premier League extended until April 30

The FA says that it "remains committed" to finding a way in which to conclude the season and is open to playing up until the end of June

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Serie A targets May 3 return

Several high-ranking officials are both optimistic play may be able to resume in around six weeks

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Kick the Virus Away – Zlatan begins Covid-19 crowdfunding

The legendary attacker is trying to do his bit to aid the relief effort in northern Italy, looking to raise €1 million

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Spanish FA chief hits out at COVID-19 testing for footballers

Luis Rubiales has claimed the actions are "unpatriotic" and "might even be illegal"

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Van Dijk 'more complete' than Vidic - Leboeuf

Asked to pick between the two Premier League greats, the World Cup winner sided with the Liverpool star

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‘Pep one of the reasons I signed for Man City’ – Gundogan

The Germany international midfielder has discussed his own plans for moving into the dugout once he is done playing

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‘These days are showing who the true heroes are’ – Gundogan

The Manchester City and Germany midfielder gave his support to medical workers dealing with the global pandemic

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Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz hospitalised

The 76-year-old spent five years in charge at the Bernabeu, where he led the club to a couple of Champions League trophies

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Liga MX suspended during coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 will bring a pause to hostilities in Mexico's top flight for an indefinite period

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Pogba sets up birthday fundraiser to fight coronavirus

The Manchester United ace wants to raise £27,000 to help the battle against the pandemic

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‘We can’t allow this season to count for nothing’ – Dalglish

The Anfield legend says that his former side should be awarded the Premier League title

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Klopp’s coronavirus stance praised by WHO chief

The Liverpool boss sent a powerful message to fans to "protect one another" during this time of crisis

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'D---head' - Immobile hits out at celebrity doctor over coronavirus

The doctor played down the severity of the coronavirus outbreak and suggested that Italians were making the most of it

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'Take his temperature, quick!' - Payet mocks Aulas

The Marseille star has given his opinion after the Lyon president's suggestion that France's top flight should be cancelled

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'It'd be a tragedy if Liverpool were denied Premier League title'

The Watford boss says that everything should remain in perspective but that the Reds merit the 2019-20 crown for an outstanding season

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'A huge blow to Liverpool' - Brady says PL should be cancelled

The Hammers director says that England's top-flight league could be living in "dreamland" if they hope to start play again in three weeks

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Ozil: Football does not matter right now

The German playmaker has urged the general public to look out for each other at this increasingly worrying time amid the Covid-19 outbreak

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How Ndombele has gone from £55m man to Mou's scapegoat

Tottenham's record signing is enduring a dire first year in the Premier League, with the transformation in his attitude particularly puzzling

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Neymar & Mbappe on the line for PSG in €400m match

Failure to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League would be embarrassing for PSG - but it may also cost them their star players

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How not punishing fouls transformed Ronaldo at Man Utd

Drastic action was taken to prevent the Portuguese becoming too ball greedy during his time at Old Trafford

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Serie A players threaten to strike over coronavirus fears

While the government mulls over a decision to suspend the season, the decision may be taken out of their hands by angry players

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'Poor Liverpool form will have no bearing on Champions League'

The Reds might have lost three fixtures recently, but the midfielder is not expecting an easy match

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Ighalo: I spent my lunch money to watch Man Utd

The 30-year-old January addition has revealed the extent he used to go to in order to watch the club

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Sterling warns Liverpool to brace for 'massive' Man City reaction

With the title almost out of reach, the England man has promised that Pep Guardiola's side will bounce back stronger next term

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Lampard: No sympathy for Gerrard - he doesn't need it

The Stamford Bridge boss says that the Liverpool legend will be doing just fine, despite the speculation

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Solskjaer: You can't pick confidence out of the fridge

The Red Devils boss believes that the momentum that his side have built can only be an advantage to them

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Serie A match 'called off' over coronavirus fears with players in tunnel

Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora's statement backing the suspension of the game arrived with players waiting in the tunnel

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How Steven Gerrard's Rangers dreams fell apart

Under the Liverpool legend, Rangers seemed well placed to end Celtic's grip on Scottish football, but the wheels have come off

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Klopp: Liverpool’s goalkeeper situation is uncomfortable

Ahead of a vital Champions League match with Atletico Madrid, the German has admitted that he would like more options in goal

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‘Messi isn't a phenomenon anymore’

A former Argentina international says that the Barcelona star "spoils" his team

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I’m proud of Juventus interest – Aouar

The 21-year-old is set to be hot property in the summer market, with Chelsea also linked with a potential swoop

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‘Something’s not right at Spurs’ – Berbatov speaks out on Dier fracas

The ex-Bulgaria ace says he would likely have done the same as the midfielder if he had been in his shoes

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Mendy: Why I picked Real Madrid over Barcelona

The left-back had his pick of the Clasico clubs last summer before he plumped for the former as he departed Lyon

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Chelsea target Aouar not yet thinking about Lyon exit

The 21-year-old midfielder is likely to be sold in the summer, but first he wants to think of big matches against Juventus and Saint-Etienne

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Napoli demand postponed Juve vs Inter be played this week

Fears over a distorted calendar in Serie A continue to grow, but Italy's Minister for Sport says that health of the citizens must be the top priority

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Ronaldo & Dybala caught blaming Juve midfield for Lyon defeat

The Bianconeri face an uphill battle to qualify in the Champions League, and the attacking duo are not shouldering the blame

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Arteta warns top players ‘cracking’ under English schedule

By the time the season is out, the Gunners will have played at least 50 games, and their manager has argued that is too many

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Gerrard: I need to think about my Rangers future

The Liverpool legend says that he has been given food for thought and admits that his team have "punched above their weight" in Europe

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Klopp urged to move fast to sign Grealish this summer

A former Anfield hero believes that the 24-year-old would provide his former club with both quality and versatility

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Bayern’s win at Chelsea fuelled by whisky & beer, claims Bon Jovi

The American rock star claims he bumped into the German squad enjoying a few drinks the night before the clash at Stamford Bridge

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Gabriel Jesus responds to Real Madrid transfer question

Pep Guardiola's side may have returned from Spain with an advantage, but they do not feel that they are already through in the Champions League

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Kane ahead of schedule in injury recovery - Mourinho

Having initially ruled the England striker out for the rest of the season, the Portuguese is hopeful he might be able to play a handful of games

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Perez on Barca: I didn’t want to make Arsenal mistake again

The 31-year-old striker wants to be playing and he is not prepared to risk his happiness on a move that may have jeopardised that

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'Grow some balls!' - Why PSG's party boys are under fan fire

A perfect storm is brewing at Parc des Princes, where the Ligue 1 leaders are being attack from all sides after their latest Champions League setback

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Hazard out of Man City & Barca games after breaking ankle

The former Chelsea attacker could also miss Euro 2020 because of the injury suffered against Levante

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'Klopp could coach Bayern, Germany... anything he wants'

The Liverpool boss is a "unique" manager with the world at his feet, according to the man who led Greece to European Championship success

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Ramos hits out at referee following Real Madrid defeat

The Blancos skipper believes that his side are not being given a fair share of the calls currently

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Bruno Fernandes can be Man Utd’s new Scholes – Solskjaer

The 25-year-old qualities on the field are reminiscent of the former England man, but that's not the case away from it

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Robertson admits to regret over Messi clash in Miracle of Anfield

The Scotland international star says he does not like to look back on the incident with the "greatest player that has ever played"

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Rudiger reacts to Spurs boos: Racism has won

The Blues defender admits to being down heartened by the response to his claims in December, having been jeered again on Saturday

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'Ibra deal will automatically renew if Milan make Champions League'

The Swede will remain at San Siro if the Rossoneri can climb into the top four by the end of May

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Giroud: Tottenham win a turning point for Chelsea

The World Cup winner believes that Frank Lampard's side are well set to finish the Premier League season strongly

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‘Van Dijk would find it hard to turn down Barca or Madrid’

Citing the sale of Philippe Coutinho to the Catalans, Paul Ince believes that keeping the Reds squad together will be a challenge

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Mbappe's malaise: PSG star stuck in a rut

Erling Haaland stole the show in the Champions League in midweek, emphasising the difficult moments that the World Cup winner is currently having

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Tomasson talks Newcastle, Ancelotti and Europa League hopes

The former Denmark captain is excited to embark on his latest managerial adventure with a former European Cup finalist

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Time for Neymar to write his PSG Champions League legacy

Through no fault of his own, Neymar has been deprived of playing in the biggest matches over the last two years but he has to make up for lost time

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Messi in longest La Liga goal drought since 2014

If the Ballon d'Or winner is not finding the net himself, he is at least laying them on for his team-mates

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Tuchel throws doubt on Neymar’s Dortmund availability

The PSG forward has missed the last four matches due to a rib injury and is not certain to play in the Champions League tie

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Ronaldo rested for Juventus’ Brescia Serie A clash

The Portugal star will not take part in Sunday's match, though there is no report of a physical problem

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PSG equal scoring record in incredible 4-4 Amiens draw

Ander Herrera's header saw Les Parisiens equal a Ligue 1 record for scoring in consecutive away games

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Napoli ace Allan dropped for ‘walking around training’

The coach has swung the axe on the midfielder for a poor attitude during a session, while he has little sympathy for Hirving Lozano's situation

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Napoli president threatens to sue over poor VAR calls

The Serie A supremo says that he is willing to take match officials who make mistakes to court

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Marseille's Messi: Payet ready to light up Euro 2020 with France

He may be a little thick around the middle, but the 32-year-old is back at his best at Stade Velodrome and is leading OM back to Europe's big time

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'I'm sure France are monitoring Edouard closely' - Lennon

The 22-year-old deserves consideration for full international honours, according to the Hoops' boss

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Kimmich is the Greta Thunberg of football - Scholl

The versatile Bayern Munich star has been likened unfavourably to the climate activist who won Time Person of the Year 2019

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‘Ronaldo is too old for us’ - Bayern would snub Juventus ace

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may be one of the game's modern greats, but the German champions would never try to lure him away from Turin

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Paraguayan side Olimpia pledge to sign Adebayor on one condition

The veteran forward could be about to open up a new chapter of his career in an unexpected location

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Setien will succeed at Barcelona – Bartomeu

It has been a stormy week at Camp Nou, but on the field, the president is confident that the team is taking steps forward

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Neymar can win the 2020 Ballon d’Or – Kaka

The 28-year-old has been backed as a winner of the game's biggest individual prize - but only if PSG can land a major title

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Barcelona confirm Dembele surgery for hamstring injury

The Catalan side have not indicated when they expect the attacker to return, but he faces another extended period on the sidelines.

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PSG don’t fear Haaland – Meunier

The Belgium international says that while the Bundesliga side are dangerous going forward, they can be exploited defensively

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Mbappe sub strop suggests growing impatience at PSG

The World Cup winner is no closer to signing a new contract with the Ligue 1 champions and recent actions point to a future at Real Madrid

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'Klopp the nearest thing the PL has seen to Fergie'

The former Manchester United man says there are parallels between the German and the hugely successful Old Trafford boss

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Morata responds to 'rat' chants: 'I'm proud to be an Indian!'

The former Blancos striker shrugged off the abuse directed towards him by the Santiago Bernabeu crowd during the derby

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Juventus opponents need to stop blaming refs - Nedved

The vice-president of the Turin side has slammed comments made by Fiorentina supremo Rocco Commisso following the Bianconeri's 3-0 win on Sunday

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'That would be sh*t!' - Klopp jokes with reporter after gaffe

The Anfield boss took the slip of the tongue with his usual good humour as his side continued winning ways

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Dortmund record-breaker Haaland: I'm not 100% fit yet

The 19-year-old may have netted seven goals in his first three Bundesliga appearances,, but he insists he is still not at his full capacity

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'Some of the stuff Firmino does is madness!'

The Reds captain has hailed to contribution of the Brazil international after he was set up to score by his colleague against Southampton

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Varane reveals why Madrid star Mendy got a brick for Christmas

The France defender has explained why his compatriot was given an unusual gift over the festive period

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'Henderson deserves Premier League Player of the Year'

A former winner of the prize, the ex-England captain believes Liverpool's leader is the standout candidate to follow in his footsteps

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'Guardiola must regret missing out on Van Dijk'

The failure to sign the Dutchman as a replacement for Vincent Kompany is one of the coach's biggest errors, the Anfield legend has argued

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