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'Class of '92 met Fergie's standards because of Harrison'

Following the passing of the iconic former Manchester United youth coach, a former player paid tribute

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Solskjaer to call on youngsters in Lingard & Martial absence

The Norwegian coach will give Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes a chance to shine in the first team after the loss of two key players

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'Pogba has smile back after Mourinho exit'

One of the best things an interim boss has done at Old Trafford is getting a World Cup winner smiling again, according to a former Red Devils defender

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Pulisic defiant after loss to Spurs

Tottenham has one foot in the Champions League quarterfinals after beating Borussia Dortmund, 3-0, but Christian Pulisic still believes.

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Barcelona expect Messi to sign another contract

Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu is confident he can tie the mercurial Argentine to fresh terms and keep him for the remainder of his career

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Pulisic not giving up on Dortmund comeback

Tottenham have one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals after beating German opposition 3-0 in the first leg of their last-16 encounter

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Fabinho: Joy and happiness key in title race

The Brazilian midfielder tasted league success with Monaco and believes enjoyment will be vital if Jurgen Klopp's team are to triumph this season

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Man Utd hit with UEFA charge for Di Maria bottle incident

The Argentine had beer bottles thrown towards him by Red Devils supporters on Tuesday, landing the club a UEFA charge

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Juve get Bonucci injury boost ahead of Atletico tie

Eight days before their Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid, Juventus have been boosted by Leonardo Bonucci's return to training.

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'I'm glad he saved my header' - Pele in moving Banks tribute

England World Cup winner Gordon Banks passed away on Tuesday, and Brazil great Pele penned a touching tribute to his friend.

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'I knew what he was capable of' - Poch unsurprised by Sancho's rise

The 18-year-old has hit the ground running since swapping Man City for the Bundesliga, but the Spurs boss is far from shocked by his progress

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Emery on Iwobi: He needs to improve tactically

The Nigerian caught the eye of the Arsenal coach on Saturday, though the Spaniard thinks he can still improve tactically

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'Messi is fine' - Valverde dismisses fitness concerns

The Argentine failed to make an impression as Barca were held to their third draw in eight days, but his coach believes he is top condition

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Guardiola marvels at hat-trick hero Aguero

The Argentine scored three times in Manchester City's thrashing of Chelsea on Sunday

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Pochettino baffled by refereeing

The South Korean eventually got on the score sheet with a 91st-minute effort, but his boss was unimpressed by Harry Maguire's first-half tackle

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Simeone: Atletico did not lose because of VAR

The manager played down the role of VAR in his side's derby defeat, but the club have since highlighted controversies on Twitter

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Spalletti lauds Perisic and Nainggolan

The Inter boss was keen to highlight the duo's performance after the Nerazzurri's victory at Stadio Ennio Tardini

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Tuchel: Cavani & Verratti may miss United trip

The Uruguayan threatens to add to PSG's injury woes after suffering an apparent thigh problem on Saturday after scoring against Bordeaux

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Warnock: Sala's family have peace

The forward's family will be comforted by closure brought by the identification of his body, Cardiff City's manager believes

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Solskjaer, Rashford win PL awards

January was a good month for Manchester United, with the manager and forward winning awards for their contributions

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Flamengo president: Fire 'worst tragedy' in club history

A major fire at the Urubu's Nest training base of the Brazilian side has killed 10 people, and Rodolfo Landim says they will find out why

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Sarri: Hazard has to decide

The Belgian says he has made a decision about his future, but the manager has no idea what the Chelsea player plans to do next

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'Why not to us' - Ranieri says Man Utd will lose eventually

The Red Devils have impressed since the caretaker manager's arrival, but the Fulham boss optimistic his squad can end their unbeaten run

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Almiron honoured to be Magpies' record signing

The club broke their transfer record for the first time since 2005 to sign the former Atlanta United star, who eager to show what he can do in England

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Lewandowski: Hamann criticism 'flat-out stupid'

The tactical intelligence of the former Germany international has been called into question after comments made about the Pole

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Under-fire Spalletti safe at Inter - Marotta

A dramatic downturn in form has led to unrest amongst fans, but the Nerazzurri coach's job is not currently under threat

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Solskjaer: My future is up to Man Utd players

The caretaker manager believes his players will ultimately make the difference if he is to be given the job on a full-time basis next season

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Sarri expects 'a lot of goals' from Higuain & Hazard

The new striker has settled in well as he and Hazard both scored two goals against Huddersfield, and the coach is hoping to see that form continue

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Hudson-Odoi Bayern's sole January transfer target

The teenage talent looks set to remain at Stamford Bridge for the time being, but Bayern Munich "nearly fell in love" with the young winger

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Nantes pay tribute to Sala on emotional night

The striker was honoured by his former club before and during Wednesday's match at the Stade de la Beaujoire

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Warnock: We gave 'best performance' after Sala talk

Cardiff City's manager lauded his side's effort in a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in a difficult evening on Tuesday

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Arsenal and Cardiff honour Sala with daffodil tribute

The forward, whose plane disappeared last week, was honoured with daffodil tributes at his club's visit to Arsenal on Tuesday

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Calleja returns as Villarreal coach seven weeks after sacking

The former defender has followed in the footsteps of Leonardo Jardim by leaving and rejoining the same club in the space of the same season

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Everton rejected PSG's £22m Gueye bid

The Toffees have knocked back one big-money approach from the Ligue 1 champions for a midfield star who has generated plenty of interest

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Solskjaer: Lingard's development is fantastic

The Red Devils' interim boss coached the England international as a youngster and is seeing first-hand how impressive his progress has been since

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Solskjaer laying groundwork for next season

The Norwegian has been tipped to take the job on a permanent basis at the end of the season and is planning ahead no matter what happens

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Isco's Spain spot in doubt amid Real Madrid struggles

The midfielder has struggled for regular starts with the European champions this season and it could cost him his place in the national team

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FA to investigate Millwall chant

A section of supporters are alleged to have been involved in racist chanting in Saturday's FA Cup win, which the hosts won in dramatic circumstances

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Morata: Real Madrid is in the past

The former Los Blancos man is set to join their rivals from Chelsea and states that he any polarising reaction would be expected

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Tuchel: Neymar injury horrible but PSG can cope

The Ligue 1 giants without two star players due to injury, but the coach insists his team can deal with their absence in important matches

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Solari lauds selfless Benzema

Santiago Solari believes Karim Benzema is enjoying a "great moment" despite scoring just seven times in 20 La Liga games this season.

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Juventus return for Pogba 'very difficult'

The France international has often been linked with a return to Turin since leaving, but Massimiliano Allegri does not think such talk is realistic

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Allegri defends Caceres call to replace Benatia

A Uruguayan defender is nearing his return for a third spell in Turin, while the Bianconeri boss has confirmed that a Moroccan star is heading out

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Sanches sees Bayern rule out PSG switch

The Portuguese midfielder is reportedly interesting the Ligue 1 champions but his current boss, Niko Kovac, has told the French side to look elsewhere

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Messi rested for Sevilla trip, Boateng set for debut

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has afforded his star a rest for the Copa del Rey contest on Wednesday

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Bournemouth confirm Mepham deal

The Welsh defender is Bournemouth's third signing of the month after he completed a permanent switch from Championship club Brentford.

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Valverde defends Boateng signing

Kevin-Prince Boateng's move to Barcelona surprised many, but Ernesto Valverde pointed to his track record in the transfer market.

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Guardiola: Man City have missed Mendy

The Blues boss has confirmed that the French full-back will be welcomed into his squad to face Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup after a knee injury

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Boateng: Messi is the best in every world

The 31-year-old has spoken highly of Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo before, but he backtracked in his Barcelona unveiling

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Valverde: Suarez goal was 'clear'

Leganes were angered by the go-ahead goal being allowed to stand on Sunday, but the Barca boss says the officials made the right call

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Dembele set for tests on ankle

The club will run tests on the Frenchman on Monday after he suffered an ankle injury against Leganes

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Alonso blasts Chelsea for silly mistakes at Arsenal

The full-back conceded his side only had themselves to blame for the 2-0 loss to the Gunners because of their frequent errors and wastefulness

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Bielsa's Derby dossier 'standard'

The Leeds manager's analysis document was not unusual in its level of detail, a data science expert told Omnisport

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Sarri 'confident' of January arrivals at Chelsea

The Blues boss believes that fresh faces will be welcomed to Stamford Bridge during the winter window, with new a striker and midfielder being sought

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Real Madrid ready to risk injured Benzema

The French frontman is nursing a hand injury, but Santiago Solari says it will not keep him out of Saturday's La Liga clash with Sevilla

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Gracia: We can replace Doucoure

The Frenchman is attracting attention from the Ligue 1 outfit after scoring seven Premier League goals from midfield last term

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Mkhitaryan nearing return to Arsenal fold

The Armenia international playmaker is closing in on a return to training after a month out with a fractured metatarsal, the Gunners have confirmed

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Isco one of Madrid's most important players - Nacho

The Spain international playmaker has struggled to make an impression under Santiago Solari, but his team-mate is adamant he remains a vital cog

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James is playing for Bayern future – Kovac

The midfielder has struggled with injuries in his second season on loan from Real Madrid

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Messi 'proud' of 400 La Liga goals

A fine strike against Eibar on Sunday saw the Argentine icon reach another milestone, and he recognises the help of his team-mates

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Munir: Valverde forbidden from picking me

The Spain international forward is relieved to have secured a switch to Sevilla as his former boss at Camp Nou was told he could not select him

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Pochettino worried by Kane ankle injury

The striker may have twisted the joint during a late clash at Wembley, as Spurs fell further back in the title race

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De Gea: This is the real Man United

The Spain goalkeeper put in an outstanding display to keep his latest clean sheet, and paid tribute to United's interim boss after the game

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Allegri salutes Spinazzola for 'excellent' Juventus debut

The 25-year-old made his debut for the club in Saturday's defeat of Bologna, impressing his manager with his showing

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Sarri demands Jorginho back-up

Following the midfielder's move to Monaco, the Blues suddenly look short of cover in the engine room

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Allegri: Italy won't take action to stop racism

The Juventus manager feels racism in Italian football will not be defeated until the country fronts up to its problem with "decisions"

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Willian January exit 'impossible' amid Malcom swap links

The Brazilian has again attracted interest from the Liga side, but the Italian has told him to forget about leaving in January

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'Unprofessional' Bayern do not respect Chelsea, blasts Sarri

The German champions have made no secret of their wish to sign the young winger, angering the Blues boss in the process

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Ronaldo 'serene' despite DNA request over rape allegation

Las Vegas police requested the forward's DNA for their investigation into an alleged sexual assault, but his manager says he is calm

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Pepe begins second spell at Porto

Having left the Portuguese giants for Real Madrid in 2007, the defender has re-signed with Porto after leaving Turkey at the end of 2018

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PSG believe Neymar 'feels good' amid Barca talk

Reports linking the Brazilian with a second spell at Camp Nou refuse to go away, but Thomas Tuchel believes his star turn is happy in France

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Sarri: Pochettino must win trophy

The Tottenham has done a fine job at the club, but his lack of a trophy in four seasons has led some to question his credentials

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Sarri warns Hudson-Odoi against Bayern move

The Stamford Bridge youngster is reportedly interesting the German giants but his does not think a move to the Bundesliga is a good idea

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Foden not ready to follow Brahim out of Man City

The teenage midfielder is convinced he is at the best club for his development after seeing two former youth team colleagues move on

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'Fabregas needs to leave Chelsea'

The midfielder looks to have played his last game for the Blues and is tipped to link up with his former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry

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Solari: Real Madrid denied 'textbook' penalty

The Los Blancos' poor La Liga form has continued with their coach left fuming after his side were denied a penalty

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Burki halts Switzerland duty

Switzerland will be without Roman Burki for the time being, after the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper said he is to concentrate on club life.

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Klopp: I would have paid to lead Man City by four points

The Reds remain clear of the champions despite going down 2-1 at the Etihad, a scenario that leaves their manager more than content

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Klopp: Kompany deserved red

The City captain appeared to have two feet off the ground when he challenged the Reds' star man, but he was only cautioned

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Report: Man City 2 Liverpool 1

Leroy Sane's 72nd-minute goal has breathed life back into the Premier League title race, as Manchester City beat Liverpool 2-1.

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Naldo joins struggling Monaco

Schalke have let the evergreen 36-year-old centre-back depart to join Thierry Henry's team, landing straight into a relegation battle in Ligue 1

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Kante: Chelsea can't just rely on Hazard

The star forward has influenced 19 Premier League goals this term, but his midfield team-mate says the Blues should be wary about depending on him

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Sarri relieved over 'not very serious' Willian injury

Willian was forced off through injury against Southampton, but Maurizio Sarri is hopeful he will not be out for too long.

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'Messi not at the same level as Maradona or Pele!'

The Selecao legend feels a lack of success on the international stage counts against the Barcelona captain when it comes to selecting the best ever

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Pogba named Man Utd's Player of the Month

Following three excellent performances towards the end of the month, the French midfielder has earned the prize

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Madrid's Llorente injures groin

The Los Blancos man, a key figure under Santiago Solari so far, is expected to be sidelined for three weeks minimum, with a longer period out possible

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Poch unconcerned by Eriksen talks

The Denmark international deal's is running down with Spurs but his coach isn't unduly worried over any potential exit just yet

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Emery doubts Ramsey January exit

The midfielder is expected to leave Arsenal in 2019, but the coach does not think he will depart in the winter window

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Fiorentina beat Milan to loan signing of Muriel

The Viola have confirmed the Colombian's signing on loan with a purchase option

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Willian hopes David Luiz stays at Chelsea

The defender has entered the final six months of his contract, and his fellow Brazilian is optimistic he will remain at Stamford Bridge

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Solskjaer: We've Ferguson's faith

The legendary manager has cast a long shadow of Manchester United since leaving in 2013, but the current boss feels he has the Scot's faith.

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Buffon: PSG move not about money

The club pulled off a coup in landing the goalkeeper on a free transfer, and the Italian says the move was not about money

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Solskjaer: Lukaku not a target man

The Belgian played under the new manager for the first time on Sunday, and the Norwegian has no plans to use him in a static role

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Hojbjerg apologises for Man City red card

The midfielder apologised for getting sent off on Sunday, with his manager calling his actions "silly"

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'Very happy' Isco not considering Madrid exit

Isco has been struggling for form and game time at Real Madrid under Santiago Solari, but the midfielder says he has no plans to leave.

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Solskjaer salutes 'class' Rashford

The England forward has been in superb form for Manchester United in recent weeks and the interim boss has taken note

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Emery refuses to blame referee for Liverpool thrashing

Arsenal were hammered 5-1 on Saturday, but their manager did not want to blame officials for two controversial penalties

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'I almost cried!' - Klopp moved by Salah gesture

The Brazil international scored from the penalty spot to complete his treble as Liverpool thrashed Arsenal at Anfield

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Silva makes Premier League history

Following heavy defeats in charge of Hull City and Watford, the Portuguese coach picked up an unwanted record after the Toffees' 6-2 loss

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Barca confirm further 'conservative treatment' for Umtiti

A knee injury has seen the France international miss three months of the season so far, and he is set for more treatment in Barcelona next month

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Nainggolan suspended by Inter for 'disciplinary reasons'

The Belgian midfielder has been told to stay away from the club for the time being

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Tuchel thrilled with 'almost perfect' PSG start

Paris Saint-Germain head into 2019 unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season, and their manager is thrilled with their play to this point

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Bayern players back on Kovac's side

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge thinks Niko Kovac has turned things around at Bayern Munich because of private talks with some of his players

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Pogba thanks Mourinho for improving him

The manager and his midfielder were often said to be at loggerheads at Old Trafford, but the Frenchman remains appreciative of their time together

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Griezmann reaches 200 career goals

An emphatic penalty against Espanyol for Atletico Madrid gave the Frenchman his 200th career goal on Saturday

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A clean sheet is like pasta for Ranieri

Fulham have conceded 42 times in the Premier League this term and are yet to keep a clean sheet, a run the manager is desperate to end at Newcastle

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Werder admit to flying drone over training rivals

Police were alerted to a drone being flown over Hoffenheim's training base on Tuesday, and Werder Bremen have now accepted responsibility

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Kovac cryptic on Bayern's Lucas links

The Atletico Madrid defender has been heavily linked with the Bundesliga champions, and the manager of the German giants admits deals may be done

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Neville: Pogba was dancing on Mourinho's grave

The former Manchester United defender took aim at the midfielder for a social media post published just after the manager's sacking

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PSG matches against Montpellier and Dijon rearranged

Following postponement due to the 'gilets jaunes' unrest, the French champions' matches have been assigned new dates

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Atletico confirm Filipe Luis injury

The left-back is likely to miss his side's next couple of La Liga games after suffering a hamstring strain against Real Valladolid

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Vermaelen suffers fresh injury blow at Barcelona

The Belgium international defender is set to be missing for the Blaugrana in their next five matches after picking up another untimely knock

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Liverpool too good for Bayern, say Garcia & McManaman

Jurgen Klopp's men will take on the Bundesliga giants in the next round of the competition, and two former Reds are confident of a quarter-final spot

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Ibrahimovic hints at LA Galaxy stay

AC Milan had been linked with bringing Ibrahimovic back to Serie A, but the Swede has hinted he is staying in MLS.

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I'm not thinking 'thank God it's Bayern' – Klopp

The Reds are set to meet the Bundesliga giants in the last 16 of the Champions League during a difficult season for the German giants

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Klopp: Jose will have Man Utd motivated

The Reds host their rivals with a 16-point lead in the Premier League, but the Anfield boss is still expecting a tough test

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Kovac lauds Bayern's 'best' display

Bayern Munich blew Hannover away on Saturday, with Niko Kovac lauding the performance as their best under him.

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Spurs' Dier out until January after appendix removal

The midfielder will have to wait until the new year before making his next appearance for the Lilywhites

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Rashford: Christmas can save Man Utd's season

Jose Mourinho's team have performed well below expectations this season, but the striker thinks they can turn it around over the busy festive period

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Muller apologises for head-high tackle

The Bayern Munich forward was sent off for catching the Ajax star with a high boot, but he insists there was no malice in his challenge

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Pereira: I'm hungry for more minutes

Jose Mourinho afforded the Brazilian a rare start in Europe on Wednesday, and now the 22-year-old starlet is craving a more prominent role

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'Messi better than Zidane was'

The Argentine may have only finished fifth in the 2018 Ballon d'Or, but the Frenchman still thinks he has quality no one else possesses

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Pires: Dembele better than Neymar

The Frenchman's Camp Nou future has often been questioned, but his fellow countryman has dismissed the rumours, rating him ahead of the PSG talisman

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Di Francesco critical of Roma

The Italian side was beaten by Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday and the manager was not pleased with his team's performance

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Emery: Koscielny to face Qarabag

The French defender is set for a first Gunners appearance since May, having been out with a serious injury

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Two more Ligue 1 games postponed

Due to the strain on police caused by the ongoing 'gilet jaunes' demonstrations in France, two more top flight fixtures have been postponed

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No Ronaldo rest as Juve seek to avoid big guns

Massimiliano Allegri is desperate for the Bianconeri to win their group, meaning he will field a star-studded side against Young Boys on Wednesday

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Batshuayi Valencia future in doubt

Michy Batshuayi has failed to impress since joining Valencia on loan and an early exit could be a possibility

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Valencia still sour over Fellaini goal

Manchester United's Champions League progress still grates with the Los Che boss as the Spaniard's crashed out

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Gascoigne pleads not guilty to sexual assault

The retired footballer was in court on Tuesday to deny allegations of sexual assaulting a woman on a train in August of this year

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Pochettino: I'll keep an eye on Inter

If Luciano Spalletti's side better Spurs' result at Camp Nou, the London club will not qualify for the next round of the Champions League

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Pochettino backs Walker-Peters to step in vs Barcelona

The 21-year-old will start Tottenham's vital Champions League game at Camp Nou, with Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier injured

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Lloris: Messi among best in history

The Barca star is enjoying another remarkable season and Tottenham's goalkeeper accepts it will take something special to keep him quiet

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Coman: I'll retire if injury nightmare continues

The winger has endured a difficult year due to ankle problems and another recurrence could see him call it quits

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Klopp: Gomez extension was 'smart'

The England international is set to remain at Liverpool for the foreseeable future after signing a new deal, and his boss has backed the deal

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De Jong told Barcelona are 'best' option

The Netherlands international midfielder is among the most sought-after young players in Europe and his father is nudging him towards Camp Nou

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River's Copa hero Martinez confirms Atlanta move

The Argentine midfielder revealed that he will be leaving his current club to join the MLS champions

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Salah one of the best - Klopp & Howe agree

The Egyptian star earned plaudits from both coaches after firing in three as the Reds crushed Bournemouth on Saturday

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Kolasinac outlines how Emery is developing Arsenal

The Spaniard was initially thought to be a surprising choice as the new Gunners coach, but he is going down well among the squad

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Cancelo: Inter still in my heart

The Portugal international only represented the Nerazzurri for a season, but he holds them in very high regard

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AC Milan appoint Gazidis as new CEO

Having left the Gunners at the end of October, the 54-year-old has finally been officially appointed to the Italian side's board of directors

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Sarri refuses to discuss £70m Pulisic raid

The Borussia Dortmund playmaker is said to be attracting serious interest from Chelsea, but the Blues boss will not be drawn on the speculation

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Sarri wants fresh terms for Luiz & Fabregas

The experienced Blues duo have just over six months left on their respective contracts, but their manager is hoping to see fresh terms tabled

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Icardi & Allegri scoop top Serie A awards

The Inter striker and Bianconeri boss Massimiliano Allegri have been rewarded for their efforts in 2018 with the Player and Coach of the Year awards

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Man City facing FFP Champions League ban threat

UEFA president Alexander Ceferin says findings are to be revealed imminently after the Premier League champions were accused of financial impropriety

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Mourinho has no 'contact' with fans

Red Devils' supporters have been critical of the Portuguese in recent times and the coach says he has little contact with them

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Athletic sack Berizzo

Less than a year on from being sacked by Sevilla, the Argentine has been dismissed again after a poor start to the season

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England must get used to favourites tag - Southgate

The England boss says it's time for the Three Lions to embrace their new position at football's top table after a favourable Euro 2020 qualifying draw

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Robertson lauds relentless Reds

Divock Origi's late winner defeated Everton in Sunday's Merseyside derby, leaving Andrew Robertson thrilled with the Reds' attitude

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Pochettino: Foyth our best by far

The defender made a major error in Tottenham's derby clash with Arsenal but his manager was delighted with his performance

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Nuno: Cardiff equaliser was a foul

Friday's defeat was "hard to take" for the Wolves boss as they surrendered a lead in controversial fashion to make it six games without a win

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Guardiola against River v Boca move

River Plate and Boca Juniors will face each other in Madrid on December 9, but the MAnchester City boss thinks it should be played in South America

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Scaloni to be offered permanent Argentina job

Having impressed since replacing Jorge Sampaoli on an interim basis, the 40-year-old will take charge of the Albiceleste through to Copa America 2019

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Burki rues stagnant Dortmund attack

A draw with the Belgian club handed the initiative to Atletico Madrid in Group A, with the goalkeeper blaming a lack up movement up front

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Kovac agrees with 'slapstick' jibe

The Bundesliga champions trail Borussia Dortmund by nine points and received widespread criticism after their 3-3 draw with Fortuna Dusseldorf

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Luiz: Sarri's been angrier when we've won

The Blues were comprehensively beaten by Tottenham on Saturday, but the Brazilian revealed the manager's reaction was not one of sheer anger

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'Lindelof guts showed Man Utd desire'

Critics have suggested the Red Devils' poor form comes down to a lack of hunger, but the Crystal Palace boss insists that is not the case

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Official: River-Boca final adjourned AGAIN after bus attack

Millonarios fans attacked their rivals' team bus on Saturday, with CONMEBOL having now confirmed the game has been suspended for a second day

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CONMEBOL rues 'sad day'

The second leg of the tournament's final was pushed back a day following violence directed at players in the build-up to the encounter

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Higuain appeal against Juventus red card rejected

The striker will miss AC Milan's next two Serie A matches against Lazio and Parma after seeing his appeal dismissed

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Mourinho: I won't play media games

The Portuguese boss seemingly blasted several of his players in a recent interview, but he says the comments were not as they seemed

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Solari: Zidane is incomparable

The new man at the helm has made a good start to life with the Blancos coach, though he insists comparisons to an iconic predecessor are premature

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Mourinho: Casillas confronted me secretly at Madrid

The Spaniard wished he had confronted the Portuguese while at the Santiago Bernabeu together, but the coach says he did so in his own unique way

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Ancelotti fuels Cavani to Napoli rumours

The forward enjoyed a fine spell at the Serie A club before making the switch to France, and the 59-year-old would be welcome him back with open arms

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Salah trains like a madman! - Gervinho

The Egypt star inspires his fellow squad members to up their game with his ethics, according to the Ivory Coast man who played with him in Serie A

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Vertonghen could be fit for Chelsea clash - Pochettino

The Belgian centre-back has not played since September, but his coach refused to rule him out of Saturday's contest with Maurizio Sarri's team

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Spurs hopeful over Eriksen deal amid Real Madrid links

The Denmark international has been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs, but the Spurs boss is hopeful he will commit to the north London outfit

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Nasri training with West Ham

The midfielder is closing in on a return to the Premier League, but he has yet to agree to a contract with the club

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Mancini: Portugal draw is progress for Italy

The Azzurri could only draw 0-0 at home on Saturday, but their manager sees the result and performance as progress

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Xhaka credits 'freak' Emery for improved form

The Arsenal head coach has made a strong impression since becoming taking over, with the midfielder particularly taken by the Spaniard

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Kane targets Rooney's goals record

The former Manchester United man ended his Three Lions career as his country's record goalscorer, but the Spurs star thinks he can topple him

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Hazard: Mbappe deserves Ballon d'Or

The Chelsea star insists that the PSG youngster should be at the front of the queue for the award after winning the World Cup

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Italy boss Mancini 'sorry' for Ronaldo absence

The Juventus star will not face Italy for Portugal on Saturday as he continues his extended break from international duties

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Zabaleta backs VAR introduction

The league is set to become the latest major competition to use review to assist match officials, and the veteran defender supports the move

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Ranieri: Don't expect Leicester 'fairytale' at Fulham

The Foxes' Premier League title triumph was a "miracle" Cottagers fans should forget about emulating, according to the new manager

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Nuno proud of Arsenal point

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Wolves, whose coach Nuno Espirito Santo was left saluting the performance.

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Mourinho: Man United won't be relegated

Defeat at the Etihad Stadium leaves the Reds as close to the drop zone as the top of the table, but their manager is at ease

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Mourinho: Pogba injury threw Man United

The visitors were unable to call upon their midfield dynamo for the Manchester derby, an injury which threw them in their preparations

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Boca-River gets green light

The rescheduled first leg of the Copa Libertadores final between the Argentine giants has been given the green light

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'Clever' Foyth showed his character - Pochettino

The Argentine scored Tottenham's winner against Crystal Palace, with Dele Alli and his manager applauding his display

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Messi back in Barca squad for Betis

The superstar has been absent for three weeks but returns to the squad for this weekend's La Liga encounter

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Mou: I'm not only happy because Juve are Inter's enemy

Manchester United stunned Juve in the Champions League on Wednesday, and the Red Devils manager relished the victory

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Pochettino shrugs off fan jeers

The substitution of the Brazilian drew jeers against PSV, but the Tottenham manager understands such frustrations

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Kane lauds Spurs display as one of best of the season

Harry Kane inspired a late turnaround for Tottenham against PSV and thinks the display as one of their best this term.

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Mbappe & Neymar the heirs to Ronaldo & Messi

The Paris Saint-Germain attackers are predicted to become the standout players in world football, according to the Napoli coach

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Leicester boss backs ref for Gray's Vichai tribute booking

Lee Probert has been criticised after giving a yellow card for an emotional celebration, but he's been backed by an unlikely figure

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Arnautovic: West Ham were 'amazing'

The Hammers won a crucial three points on Saturday and the Austrian was full of appreciation for the performance

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Bayern and Rummenigge deny Super League claim

A report Bayern Munich and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge tried to form a European 'Super League' has been rejected by both parties

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FIFA hits back at allegation that Infantino weakened ethics code

A report alleging Gianni Infantino worked to weaken FIFA's code of ethics has been denied by the organisation

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Foxes confirm rearranged Carabao Cup clash

The Foxes have rescheduled their game against Southampton for later this month following the death of chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Saturday

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Emery backs Guendouzi after sending off

The 19-year-old was sent off for the Gunners in Wednesday's cup win over Blackpool, but his manager is not worried about the youngster

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Iaquinta sentenced to prison

The former Italy international and his father have been handed prison sentences

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Liverpool improvement at the back no accident - Gomez

Jurgen Klopp's men were leaky at times during previous campaigns, but they have looked a different prospect in 2017-18

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What games will Messi miss with broken arm?

Barcelona have confirmed Messi is out for three weeks with a broken arm, meaning he will miss a number of big games.

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Pochettino sounds Lamela warning

The Argentine continued his strong recent run with the winner against West Ham, but his manager wants him to deliver on a more regular basis

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Lopetegui: Real Madrid sack the last thing on my mind

Despite increased speculation that he will not last until the midweek match against Plzen, the coach remains cool

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Neymar to Barca? Anything can happen, says Valverde

The Brazilian has been linked with a return to Camp Nou in recent days, and the Blaugrana did little to dismiss the speculation on Friday

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Man Utd fined for late Champions League kick-off

Heavy traffic caused the hosts to arrive late at Old Trafford for the clash against Los Che, who were also sanctioned for setting off fireworks

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Mourinho hails Shaw response to criticism

The 23-year-old full-back earned a new contract at Old Trafford, prompting his manager to sing his praises after heavy criticism

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Real Madrid handed Africa Copa trip

La Liga's biggest clubs have avoided difficult draws in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey, although the Blancos will be heading outside of Europe

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