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Ronaldo in doubt for Sweden clash with toe infection

The Juventus forward missed out against Croatia on Saturday, though his team-mates didn't have much trouble in his absence

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Sevilla want to challenge for La Liga - Rakitic

After securing a return to his former club, the Croatian midfielder wants to help take them to the next level in the league and Europe

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Inter claim Lautaro move to Barcelona now impossible

The striker has been strongly linked with the Catalans, but Piero Ausilio says he is unavailable as a release clause was not triggered.

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Sevilla win race for Real Madrid's Oscar

The youngster starred last season despite suffering relegation with Leganes and is set to step into Ever Banega's shoes in the Sevilla midfield

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Klopp takes blame for Brewster's penalty miss

The England youth international was the only player in the shootout to miss, as the Gunners prevailed on penalties

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Arteta confident Arsenal will reach transfer goals

The Gunners manager is feeling optimistic about his club's dealings, with Gabriel Magalhaes seemingly set to join the north London club

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It is not a dispute between Messi and Barcelona - Planes

The Argentine has told the Blaugrana that he wants to leave, but one of the men in charge of off-field matters says the club has not given up yet

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'Messi will only stay if Bartomeu quits'

Barca should not give up on retaining the Argentina international, but it means the president will need to step down immediately

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'Messi already has a new team, Inter'

Having demanded to move on from Barca, the 33-year-old's former agent believes Serie A is the logical destination

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'Angry' Son wants to be more clinical

The South Korean international wants to be better when it comes to taking his chances, and he started Tottenham's pre-season in encouraging fashion

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Marseille's season opener off after three positive Covid-19 tests

Just three days prior to the 2020-21 top-flight campaign beginning in France, the club have confirmed a trio of Covid-19 cases

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Man Utd have extraordinary path ahead - Lopetegui

The Spanish coach has backed the Red Devils for a bright future despite a disappointing defeat

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Real Madrid-linked Kounde in no rush to leave Sevilla

The Liga champions and Barcelona are just two of the teams linked with the 21-year-old defender, but he says he is happy with his current club

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'Lewandowski's extraordinary but Messi's from another planet'

The Bayern Munich striker has enjoyed a remarkable season, but the Camp Nou midfielder insists he is still not at the Argentine's level

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Toure: Van Dijk has a weakness

The former Reds centre back believes the current star has almost everything to his game, but has explained at least one way to put him in difficulty

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Horsfield wins Hero Open

The Hero Open concluded in Birmingham on Sunday, with Sam Horsfield winning on the European Tour for the first time.

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Ronaldo drops hint about club future

Juventus claimed a ninth successive Scudetto this season, and the Portuguese star wants to hit 10-in-a-row next term

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Pochettino: No Madrid regret but I expected more Spurs support

The Argentine turned down the chance to go to the Bernabeu in 2018 to stay with the London side

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Pochettino re-opens door to Barcelona

Two years on from claiming he would never coach the Catalan club, the former Tottenham manager has backtracked on his comments

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Conte shrugs off Messi rumours with Lukaku comment

The Italian noted it was hard enough to sign the Belgian, meaning a move for the Argentine star would be near impossible

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Horsfield retains Hero Open lead

The Hero Open is finely poised heading into the final round, as Sam Horsfield holds a slender lead after an alarming back nine on Saturday.

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'If Abramovich wants Havertz, he'll buy him!'

The Bayer Leverkusen star has been strongly linked with Stamford Bridge and, if the Blues owner wants him, their former manager thinks he will get him

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Lampard undecided on keeper for FA Cup final

Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero are competing for the No 1 spot against Arsenal at Wembley, and the Blues manager has a tough call to make

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Bayern want 'the black Beckenbauer' Alaba to stay - Rummenigge

The 28-year-old excelled in the centre of defence towards the end of the season, prompting the chairman to compare him to the Germany legend

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Schenk grabs first-round lead

A seven-birdie haul has given Adam Schenk a round-one score of 14 at the Barracuda Championship, which uses Modified Stableford scoring.

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Zaha proud of Sterling and Rashford in anti-racism fight

More and more high-profile athletes are using their position to highlight racism, and the Crystal Palace star is proud of them

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Kane: Spurs must win last two games

Tottenham head into the final fixtures of their season in good form, but the England striker has urged them not to be complacent

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Messi's goals total no concern for Setien

The Catalan side's coach reiterated the point that the Argentina international offers much more to the team than just scoring

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Guardiola: Silva is in incredible position

The club will have to savour the Spaniard's talents while they can, with the playmaker set to leave at the end of the season

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Aurier will decide if he plays - Mourinho

Spurs will cater to the needs of their grieving player after his brother died on Monday

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Liverpool couldn't have expected forwards to be this good - Klopp

The Egyptian is set to make his 150th Reds appearance, with his manager paying tribute to the Anfield star

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Akinfenwa invited to Liverpool title parade by Klopp

The Wycombe Wanderers striker will get to party with the Reds, with the German manager inviting him to their Premier League celebrations

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'Norwich went to war with no gun and we got shot'

Stuart Webber, Norwich City's sporting director, absolved Daniel Farke of relegation blame and insists players will not be allowed to leave easily

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Pep confident ahead of CAS Champions League verdict

The club will find out their fate on Monday as they bid to overturn the original verdict handed down for breaching FFP rules

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Henderson aiming to be fit for 2020-21 season

The Reds will be without their captain for the rest of the season, but he retains a positive outlook on the situation

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Hwang Hee-chan takes Werner's old number at Leipzig

With the forward moving to Chelsea for the 2020-1 season, Leipzig have moved fast to bolster their attack with a signing from their sister club

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Sarri: Pjanic will be happy with Barca move

The Juventus coach believes the midfielder will be ecstatic to end his career at Barcelona

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Silva among PSG trio staying to finish season

The Ligue 1 champions have locked down the three players as they look towards securing more silverware this season

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Simeone responds to Messi-Setien rift rumours

Barcelona are plagued by reports of internal squabbling, and the Atletico coach stressed the importance of controlling a squad's emotions

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Werner makes Leipzig history in final match before Chelsea move

The Germany international overtook Daniel Frahn as the most prolific marksman in the club's short history with a double in his farewell appearance

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Zidane casts doubt over his Real Madrid future

The Champions League-winning boss has said that "anything can happen" regarding his long-term ambitions

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French football to return on July 31 with Coupe de la Ligue final

Two cup finals will take place on consecutive Fridays in late July to mark the return from the coronavirus break

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Bayern hoping Thiago, Alaba & Boateng will stay

The key trio only have a year left on their contracts, but talks have been ongoing regarding extensions at the Allianz Arena

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UEFA suggests synchronised transfer deadline of October 5

With the coronavirus pandemic having caused chaos to football calendars around the world, UEFA have called for all leagues to act harmoniously

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Kane to start against Man Utd, Mourinho confirms

The England striker suffered a season-ending injury at the turn of the year but has full recovered and it set to feature from the start on Friday

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'Playing all the time could be dangerous for Haaland'

The Dortmund boss is keen to keep the club's young striking sensation free of injuries, even if that means sitting out some matches

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'Fully fit' Hazard & Asensio available to face Eibar

A prized duo could play major roles in the rest of the Blancos' 2019-20 campaign after recovering from serious injuries

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Ramos and Real yet to discuss new contract

The Blancos have not opened talks with their club captain over a new deal as yet, despite his current terms expiring in the summer of 2021

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Rashford hits charity milestone with three million FareShare meals

The England striker has been widely praised for his actions during the pandemic, and he has now helped the charity reach a major landmark

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Frankfurt to wear Black Lives Matter jersey

During Wednesday's DFB-Pokal match, the club's shirt will show support for the ongoing discussions occurring in the U.S.

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Gomes backs Lisbon as Champions League hub

The Portuguese great thinks the city would be an effective host for the remaining matches of the competition

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Two positive coronavirus tests in Championship

The EFL revealed two people out of a possible 1,179 tested positive for Covid-19 in the most recent round of tests

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Lewandowski suspension 'annoying' - Flick

The two star players will miss the Bundesliga leaders' next match, much to the frustration of their manager

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Werner 'not distracted' by talk of £54m Chelsea move

The Germany international was not at his best against Paderborn, but his coach does not feel stories about his future had an impact

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Solskjaer trying 'new ideas' at Man Utd training

The Red Devils resume their season away to Spurs on June 19 and the manager hinted fans can expect fresh ideas

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Zidane's message in Real training is enjoyment - Benzema

The Liga season will resume on June 14 and the French manager has masterminded a joyful mood in training, according to his top striker

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Trippier raring to go after 'difficult' recovery from injury

Atletico Madrid will resume their 2019-20 campaign on June 14 and the England international right-back believes the whole squad is excited

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Ter Stegen: I'm not leaving Barcelona

The Germany international custodian has only two years left on his contract, but he says fans do not need to worry as he plans to re-open discussions

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Serie A confirms weekend of return

The leftover games from matchday 25 will get the league back underway, with the cup final to take place before league fixtures

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'Premier League & La Liga prioritising money'

The France coach has criticised the Bundesliga's return and is also worried about player welfare following the enforced break in matches

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'Haaland has transformed Dortmund since Bayern loss'

The Bundesliga top two meet in Tuesday's Klassiker, with the champions having won 4-0 in their clash earlier this season

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Favre optimistic over Sancho and Hummels for Bayern clash

The three key players had been considered doubts for Der Klassiker, but their manager thinks all could feature in what may prove a Bundesliga decider

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Tebas hopes to restart La Liga with Sevilla-Betis on June 11

The Spanish top flight has been on hold since March due to the coronavirus pandemic but is on its way back

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Werner even more dangerous now - Nagelsmann

The manager believes his striker's display at Mainz is proof he has developed more awareness to go with his speed

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Man Utd urged to make Werner move

The former Red Devil believes that his former club should swoop for the hitman

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Lyon issue new call for reversal of Ligue 1 cancellation

Following confirmation La Liga plans to resume in June, the club has again urged French authorities to reconsider their decision to end 2019-20

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I was busy so we used a doppelganger! - Stam on photo blunder

The MLS side was left red-faced with a photo error when announcing the Dutchman's appointment

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Dortmund not giving up on Reus return this season, says Favre

The BVB skipper has been out of action since February with a groin complaint and his boss has confirmed he still has not returned to training

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Coutinho future still undecided admits agent

Bayern Munich have the option to buy the Brazilian for £107 million and while such a deal looks unlikely, his representative says nothing is decided

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Euro giants set up charity cup to help coronavirus fight

The European Solidarity Cup will help raise funds and express gratitude to healthcare workers.

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Bellerin to follow Arteta example and help Arsenal youngsters

The Spain defender is relishing his new role as one of the senior voices in the Gunners dressing room

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La Liga approves group training

Following the Covid-19 crisis, the Spanish league is edging closer to its resumption

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Munir backs June 12 La Liga return

Following league president Javier Tebas targeting next month for the competition's return, the Sevilla forward has offered his support

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Sevilla reveal possible expansion into Mexico

Atletico Madrid's expansion into Mexico could be followed by Sevilla, whose president confirmed they are exploring similar ventures.

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Premier League clubs approve extensions for expiring contracts

An announcement on Thursday confirmed teams and footballers can agree to carry on with deals until the end of the season

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Norwich against promotion/relegation if season not finished

Stuart Webber does not believe Championship teams should be promoted if they cannot complete their season

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Liverpool-linked Havertz urged to stay by Ballack

Bayern Munich are also said to have identified the midfielder as a key target, but the ex-Germany midfielder thinks he should stay where he is for now

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'Pep improved me by 70 per cent' - Douglas Luiz

The Aston Villa midfielder only spent a short amount of time at the Etihad between loans, but he feels the impact of the City manager was telling

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Premier League return 'would lift the spirit of the nation'

The United Kingdom's foreign secretary confirmed talks regarding the return of professional sports have been held with relevant bodies

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AVB wants Marseille to show transfer ambition

L'OM will compete in the Champions League next season, but their manager wants the club to match his desires when it comes to signing players

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Ferdinand: Don't beat Pogba with a stick because he's different

The ex-England defender has defended the France international, who has been subject to plenty of criticism at Old Trafford

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The double is mandatory at Bayern – Flick

The German boss was handed a three-year deal by the Bundesliga champions in April, but he accepts they will not keep him in a job without success

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'De Ligt choosing Juve instead of Barca was a surprise'

The Dutchman was taken aback by a fellow countryman's decision to complete a move to Italy from Ajax last year

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'La Liga clubs will need at least five weeks to prepare for return'

Select leagues and teams from around the globe have returned to training, but the former Spain boss feels there is still much work to be done

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Arsenal target Kessie set to stay at Milan, agent suggests

Although he has been linked with Premier League clubs, including the Gunners, the Ivory Coast international looks set to stay at San Siro

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Norwich rule out reversing furlough decision

Despite significant criticism, the Canaries are standing by their call in an attempt to protect their staff in the long term

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Lyon determined to tie Memphis to new contract

Jean-Michel Aulas remains optimistic about the French side's chances of tying the Netherlands star down to a new deal

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'Absurd' to be thinking about resuming football - Cellino

The former Leeds United chairman feels that there are far more pressing matters at hand than returning to the pitch

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Henry's Monaco sacking unfair - Lopes

The Ligue 1 side sacked their ex-player just over three months after hiring him as manager last term, and one of his charges feels that was harsh.

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'Lautaro & Lukaku are the perfect partnership'

With real football on hold, the pair of youngsters played out the latest instalment of the Milan derby on Pro Evolution Soccer

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'Luis Suarez was ready to leave Barcelona for Nacional'

The former Uruguay international claims he had a real chance of persuading the Barca striker to return to his homeland, had he taken over as manager

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La Liga players should expect wage cuts - Tebas

The Spanish top-flight supremo expects all clubs to implement "salary reduction protocols" for players in the coming days

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Ramos & Torres lead tributes as Atleti icon Antic dies at 71

The Atletico icon who led the club to a double in 1996, has died, the club has confirmed

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UEFA president sets Champions League deadline

The head of the governing body has a specific date in mind for when both European competitions must be completed

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Hamann 'astonished' by Liverpool's furlough decision

After Jamie Carragher criticised the Reds' decision to furlough staff, another club veteran has also hit out

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Cavani transfer to Boca Juniors ruled out

The Uruguay international is out of contract at the end of the season and it is uncertain where he will be playing next term

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BuLi officially suspended until April 30, task force put in place

With the German top flight season suspended until at least April 30, the DFL has announced the formation of a group aiming to help play resume

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Getafe refuse to travel for Inter clash over coronavirus

The president of the La Liga club will not let his team travel for Thursday's European knockout fixture

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Euro 2020 not facing coronavirus delay - UEFA

Despite COVID-19 having a significant impact on football, the governing body insists it has received no pleas to postpone the summer's showpiece event

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I was told to be careful with Joao Felix - Simeone

The Rojiblancos coach was jeered as he took off the young forward, and he has explained his decision

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Mourinho defends Spurs crowd, ignores Dier incident

Eric Dier confronted a fan after Tottenham's FA Cup defeat to Norwich City, but Jose Mourinho insists the atmosphere was "fantastic"

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Neymar is calmer now - Tuchel

The Brazilian star has cooled off after getting a little too heated in his last outing, according to his manager

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Klopp hopes Liverpool can be 'free' now

The Premier League leaders can no longer go unbeaten for the full 2019-20 season, but the manager thinks that could prove beneficial

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Clasico not threatened by coronavirus outbreak in Spain

Spain has confirmed cases of the infection, but organisers insist that Sunday's showpiece match will go ahead

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Coronavirus fear won't make Klopp crazy

The Reds boss says that there is no panic around Anfield over the illness and there are no plans to make contingencies in the summer

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Laca: Saka is Premier League's best young player

The teenager is enjoying a breakout season with the Gunners and Lacazette thinks he should be regarded as the league's best youngster

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Coronavirus causes Inter match to be postponed

Many football matches have been delayed due to the spread of the illness in Italy, including the game involving Antonio Conte's Scudetto-chasers

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Arteta and Leno laud 'outstanding' Saka

The 18-year-old is enjoying an impressive rise to prominence and he was effective again on Thursday, pleasing his coach and fellow player

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Willian desperate to stay in London as Chelsea deal nears end

Despite playing a big part in the Blues starting line-up this season, the Brazilian as it stands will be a free agent come June

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Flick relaxed at Bayern as he dodges future talk

The former Germany assistant is keen to distance himself from reports claiming he is frustrated at the club's failure to offer him a long-term deal

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Porto reveal Casillas retirement

The veteran shot-stopper will hang up the gloves as he looks to have an impact off the pitch

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Raiola: I didn't mean to disrespect Solskjaer or Man Utd

Following a recent public spat between the super agent and the Red Devils boss, the former has attempted to diffuse the situation

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Neymar ready to face Dortmund – Tuchel

The German giants will have to contend with Neymar on Tuesday when they meet Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 of the Champions League

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Gerrard 'really interested' to see if City given PL punishment

The former Liverpool captain is waiting to see if the English top-flight follow UEFA's lead in punishing the Blues for breaching FFP rules

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Betis confirm Barca asked for Loren

Rubi has confirmed the Catalan giants asked for the attacker as they seek to replace the injured Ousmane Dembele

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Tuchel: PSG's Champions League issues exaggerated

The German manager is adamant his side can bounce back from recent European heartache, pointing out even the best don't always win

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Liverpool can be one of greatest ever teams - Lovren

The defender backed his side to go on a long spree of winning domestic and continental trophies, just as Barcelona did under Pep Guardiola

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Juventus can't take winning for granted - Sarri

The Italian giants have dominated the league in recent seasons but have struggled for consistency this campaign

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Tuchel unfazed by Icardi's form & expiring contracts

The German tactician insists he is relaxed about deals running down in the French capital and the performances of an Argentina international striker

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King had 'difficult couple of days' after failed Man Utd move

Eddie Howe has revealed the forward struggled after a potential move to Old Trafford did not happen in January

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'In every career there are low points' - Flick on Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho is enduring a difficult time at Bayern Munich, but a sympathetic Hansi Flick is adamant he can still have an impact.

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Premier League scrap early summer transfer deadline

Clubs in England will be able to buy players until September 1 in the next transfer window following a vote on Thursday

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Arteta has brought 'fun' back to Arsenal – David Luiz

The Gunners' result may not have had a dramatic improvement since Mikel Arteta took over, but the Brazilian insists the mood is certainly better

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Ferdinand: Man Utd must avoid Owen-like burnout with Greenwood

The youngster has netted 10 goals this season for the Reds, inviting comparisons with another former teenage sensation who played at Old Trafford

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Mourinho: I went viral for the wrong reasons

A spate of decisions angered the Spurs boss during their win over City but he admits he may have gone too far as emotions got the better of him

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Fati: I still doubt if all this is real

The teenager has claimed yet another record in what's been a fairytale season for the talented attacker

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Eriksen explains Spurs exit

Following the completion of his move to Serie A, the Dane addressed an open letter to Spurs fans explaining his decision to leave

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Klopp defends Liverpool's FA Cup replay snub

The coach reiterated that the Reds will not field key players for the fourth-round replay due to the two-week winter break

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'He is not going any further' - Chong's agent says Man Utd exit looms

The 20-year-old winger is set to leave Old Trafford, with his representative claiming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no plans for him

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Simeone: Playing in Copa del Rey won't be punishment for Joao Felix

The manager has said that no player should view inclusion against third-tier Cultural Leonesa as a sanction

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Barca top Deloitte Money League as Man Utd third

The world's largest services network published its 23rd annual Money League table for football, with Barca setting the standard for the first time

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Solskjaer backs Man Utd bosses after fan protests

Red Devils fans targeted the club's owners and executives with antagonistic chants on Saturday

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Man Utd ready to 'pounce' amid Fernandes rumours

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the Red Devils are "working really well" as they strive to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window

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Tuchel thrilled with Icardi impact

The Argentine striker has enjoyed a return to top form since moving to the French capital on loan from Inter, much to his coach's delight

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Mourinho reveals Lloris & Davies closing in on return

Ben Davies and Hugo Lloris have played just once between them under Jose Mourinho, but they are close to returning to the team.

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Mourinho hopeful Levy can find transfer solution

With Harry Kane out until April, the Spurs boss is hopeful that reinforcements can be brought in during the January window

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Conte reveals he tried to sign Ibrahimovic for Chelsea

The Inter boss has welcomed the Swede back to Serie A following his move to rivals AC Milan and claimed he wanted to take him to Stamford Bridge

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Supercopa is in Saudi Arabia for money - Valverde

The revamped competition has begun in the Middle East this week, but the Blaugrana coach isn't happy about its motivations

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Solskjaer wants Man Utd players to stay amid Young rumours

The veteran defender has been strongly linked with a move to Italy, but the Red Devils boss is hoping to keep his squad intact this month

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Man City could have led 5-0 at half-time - Silva

The Portugal star opened the scoring for his side and believes they could have done even more damage in the first 45 minutes

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Tuchel has no desire to see Cavani leave in January

After falling out of favour at Paris Saint-Germain, the Uruguayan had been linked with a departure in the winter transfer window

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Arsenal-linked Boateng tipped to stay at Bayern

The defender has struggled to command a regular first-team place at Allianz Arena this season, but his manager has played down talk of a January move

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Henderson is unbelievably important - Klopp

The Reds boss praised the side's skipper after a man-of-the-match performance from the England midfielder

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Varane recalls snapping at Ronaldo

The Los Blancos defender stressed he wasn't being disrespectful, but rather showing character by calling out his former star teammate

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Traore open to Madrid move despite Barca past

The winger came through the ranks at La Masia and made his debut for them over six years ago, but he would not spurn the chance to join their rivals

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Arteta: Pepe can be 'absolutely top' player

The Gunners boss has backed the club's record signing to live up to his potential should he apply himself

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Mourinho: I hate racism

The defender alleged he was racially abused by Tottenham fans on Sunday, with his former manager left saddened by the incident

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Solskjaer: Pogba return the only plus

The Frenchman's return to the side was the only positive in a disappointing display which saw the Red Devils defeated at Vicarage Road

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Maguire: Man Utd frustrated by struggles as favourites

The Red Devils again dropped points to a team in the bottom half of the table on Sunday, much to the defender's frustration

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Messi can appear and score from anywhere - Valverde

The Argentine superstar may not have been at his vintage best, but he continues to influence games and set new records in the process

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'Man City invest lots of money, but we're Real Madrid'

The Premier League champions will be the Blancos' next European opponents, with their club director acknowledging the difficulty of the tie

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Zidane salutes Madrid's mentality after last-gasp draw

The Merengue may have missed the chance to move ahead of Barca at the top ahead of Wednesday's Clasico, but their coach saw plenty of positives

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Conte: Inter had chances to beat Barcelona

The Serie A side lost 2-1 at home to the Spanish champions and the coach left to rue what might have been after poor finishing from his team

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Fati and Perez proving La Masia still works

The Catalans side's two young stars shined at the San Siro as the club's famous youth academy continues to pay off

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Guardiola backs Foden to take David Silva's place

The 19-year-old has struggled for first-team football this season, but his coach remains a firm believer in his ability and potential

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Pereira rules out Everton move

The Portuguese coach will not replace a fellow countryman at Goodison Park as he confirmed he intends to stay in China

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Ferguson not seeking Everton job despite Chelsea win

The former Toffees striker pulled off a stunning victory in his first game in temporary charge, but he will not pursue the role on a full-time basis

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Emery hints at Xhaka return against Frankfurt

The Switzerland international has not featured for his club since a foul-mouthed confrontation with supporters back in October

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'I was awful!' - Alli slams his first-half performance

Tottenham found themselves trailing 2-0 to Olympiacos on Tuesday, with Dele Alli and Harry Kane slamming the hosts' first-half showing.

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Griezmann: Barca not easiest place

The Catalan side's fans have not been completely convinced by the €120 million signing so far, but he insists he just needs time to adapt

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Spanish Football Federation calls for La Liga chief sacking

The governing bodies have been at odds in recent times regarding moving Primera Division matches outside of Spain

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Southgate hopeful time heals Sterling relationship

The winger has been dropped by England and the manager's suspects he may not be his favourite person as a result

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'Ronaldo has no idea what people are talking about'

The forward was angry at being substituted by Maurizio Sarri at the weekend, but his international team-mate insists he is fine now

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Thiago Silva: Brazil not scared to face Messi and Argentina without Neymar

The South American giants will face each other on Friday as Lionel Messi returns, and the Brazilian defender is excited to face Barcelona's talisman

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Mancini: I won't call up Balotelli just to make anti-racism statement

The coach had been urged to bring the striker back into the international fold but the boss wants to see more from the 29-year-old

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Solskjaer backs Maguire as Man Utd captain

The defender skippered the Red Devils on Sunday and his manager says he could earn the role permanently

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Taison shown red card after reacting to racist abuse

The Brazilian attacker was brought to tears and ultimately sent off after standing up to another shocking case of racism

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James: We could have scored seven or eight

The Welsh winger impressed throughout the entire 90 minutes as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men picked up a crucial victory

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Sancho and Reus doubts for Bayern clash, says Favre

The Germany international has been kept out with an ankle injury, while the England winger struggles with a hamstring injury

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Messi's Argentina call-up not a problem - Valverde

The star attacker returned to his national team squad on Thursday, though his club coach refused to call it a setback

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Zidane: More to Benzema than goals

the forward was the star against Leganes on Wednesday, with the manager lauding his overall contribution

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Xhaka's situation unlikely to happen at Liverpool

The Gunners skipper venting at fans would be unlikely to occur at the Reds due to the squad's discipline, according to their assistant coach

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Bulgarian Football Union pleased with UEFA sanctions

The governing body maintained their fans had been unfairly singled out for criticism while saying they were doing all they could to fight racism

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FARE: Bulgaria should be expelled

The country was issued with a stadium ban and fine but the anti-racism campaign does not think the sanctions went far enough

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Pogba out, De Gea back for Man Utd at Norwich

The midfielder has been out since September and isn't ready to return just yet, while the goalkeeper is set to miss Thursday's Europa League action

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Hazard misses sitter but Zidane not worried

The Belgian was guilty of missing a number of chances in front of goal on Tuesday but his manager isn't concerned

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Real Madrid hand Rodrygo 'surprise' CL debut

The teenager made his European bow in Turkey and revealed he was only told on the day that he'd playing

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RFEF postpone Clasico decision

The two clubs still do not know when their postponed clash will be played a delay in making a decision

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Man Utd investigating alleged racism

A spectator among the Red Devils' home support is alleged to have been involved in a unsavoury incident

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Gascoigne cleared of sexual assault

The former Tottenham and Lazio star was found not guilty of the charges following an incident on a train in August 2018

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Kovac clarifies Muller comments amid Man Utd talk

The Bayern boss angered many with his recent discussion of chances for a World Cup winning-forward and he acknowledges that he made an error

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Atletico Madrid submit request to play Villarreal match in Miami

The Spanish top-flight has made no secret of its desire to host a match in the United States, and December's fixture may now be moved to Florida

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Bulgaria coach apologizes

After claiming not to have heard racist chants against England players on Monday, Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov has apologized.

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Bulgaria coach apologises to racially-abused England stars

The 53-year-old had originally claimed he didn't hear racist chanting but has now issued an apology to the Three Lions players affected

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'Perfect' Jovic backed to shine after slow start at Real Madrid

A former team-mate of the summer signing feels that patience is required but that Blancos fans will soon see the best of the 21-year-old

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Tite: Neymar wasn't an injury risk against Nigeria

The forward risks yet another fitness concern after coming off in the first half of his nation's stalemate in Singapore

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Mancini: I can't compare to Pozzo

The Azzurri coach is overseeing an impressive winning streak but believes that is nothing to what an Italian legend achieved at the helm

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Low wanted 18-year-old Gnabry at 2014 World Cup

Were it not for a nasty knee injury. the current Bayern star might have gone on to win the World Cup in Brazil five years ago

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'It's a great relationship' - Neuer denies Ter Stegen rift

The competition between the two goalkeepers remains a talking point in Germany, but the Bayern Munich man says there is no conflict

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Ceballos still keen to return to Real Madrid

The midfielder still hopes that he can return to La Liga to establish himself as a regular with Los Blancos following his stay with the Gunners

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Scaloni hails Argentina attitude after Germany draw

La Albiceleste rescued a share of the spoils in Dortmund, battling back from a two-goal deficit to avoid defeat through Lucas Alario and Lucas Ocampos

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'Mourinho rejected Lyon as he has already chosen new club'

The Ligue 1 side confirmed that they looked to bring in the Portuguese but were rebuffed by the former Manchester United man due to his current plans

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'If Liverpool did that, I'd leave' - Klopp on Marsch team talk

The Reds boss was left unimpressed after the American's half-time team talk from his side's loss at Anfield was released online

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'Maybe, maybe not' - Klopp keeping fans guessing over Alisson return

The Brazilian goalkeeper has been out for almost two months and his manager didn't rule out the prospect of him playing against Leicester City

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Solskjaer explains Pogba's Man Utd omission

The Red Devils star has been left out of the club's latest squad with fears the pitch they're set to play on could aggravate an injury

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'We are united' - Messi quashes talk of Griezmann issues

The Barcelona squad are united despite a less than perfect start to the season, according to their star man

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'Nobody could dream of this result' - Kovac blown away by Spurs thrashing

Bayern Munich demolished Tottenham 7-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, leaving Niko Kovac amazed by his side.

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'North London is red!' - Former Arsenal man Gnabry trolls Spurs

After his star display against his former side's rivals, the Germany international had some fun at their expense

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Messi could feature against Inter

The club originally feared their captain could miss up to three weeks of action but he now has a chance of appearing as soon as Wednesday

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Vertonghen quiet on Tottenham contract

The Belgian defender has stopped short of revealing his intentions, but has played down any suggestion of Spurs having gone stale this season

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