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Emery fails to assure Ramsey of Arsenal future

The Wales international appears to be edging closer to an exit from the Emirates Stadium

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Rubin Kazan banned from UEFA competition

UEFA has banned the Russian outfit from European competitions after breaking a "settlement agreement" relating to Financial Fair Play regulations

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Juventus kicked me out to sign Ronaldo – Higuain

The Argentine striker, who is now on loan at AC Milan, admits that he was forced out of Turin by the arrival of a five-time Ballon d'Or winner

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'Ronaldo exit causing Real Madrid woes'

The former Blancos boss has no doubt that the summer departure of a five-time Ballon d'Or winner has made "all the difference" in their recent woes

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Low slams decisive penalty call in latest Germany reverse

Mats Hummels was penalised for a controversial foul on Blaise Matuidi, a decision which had beleaguered Low up in arms

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Matuidi lauds Deschamps' tactics

France beat Germany 2-1 in the Nations League on Tuesday and the midfielder saluted the tweaks of his manager

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Southgate lauds England attackers

England left Seville with a fine 3-2 win in the Nations League, and the Three Lions boss championed his trio of forwards

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Deschamps surprised by Koscielny outburst

The Arsenal star pointed the finger at the coach after quitting international football, but there are no hard feelings from Deschamps

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Under-fire Neuer given vote of confidence

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper will not be removed from the starting XI for a meeting with France despite coming under criticism for his recent form

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Mancini: I'm no wizard

The Azzurri claimed a 1-0 win in Poland on Sunday to record their first away victory in over a year, but their manager isn't getting carried away

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Pep: Messi, Ronaldo are 'two phenomena'

The Argentine and the Portuguese continue to astound on the pitch despite entering their thirties, and the Man City manager has paid tribute

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Luis Enrique applauds 'adaptive' Southgate

The England boss has won many admirers for his impact as manager and the Spain coach is one of them

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Lucas: Kante crucial for France

The Les Bleus man cited the Chelsea defender as a cornerstone of the national team while showering extra praise on Atletico team-mate Thomas Lemar.

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Pavard backs Varane for Ballon d'Or

The 30-man shortlist for the award was revealed last Monday, with the Les Bleus right-back tipping his fellow defender to upset the odds

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Jesus optimistic after putting World Cup nightmare behind him

The Selecao beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Friday, and the Man City forward felt sharp in his first international game since a poor tournament in Russia

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Ozil ready for Arsenal return

Unai Emery will likely be able to select the German playmaker in the Gunners' next game on October 22 after seeing him rejoin full training

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Mbappe ignoring Ballon d'Or talk

After being nominated for the prestigious prize, the PSG star is not getting carried away when thinking about his chances

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Referee charged with match-fixing in Belgian corruption probe

A total of five people stand accused of trying to influence the outcome of Pro League fixtures in the European country

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Vidal warned to respect Barca by director

The midfielder's frustrated outbursts on social media have prompted a warning from Barcelona director Pep Segura

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Barca never considered Rakitic sale

The Croatian was linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the transfer window, but his current club insist they never entertained the idea of a sale

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Kokorin & Mamaev turn themselves in after cafe brawl

The Zenit and Krasnodar players stand accused of striking a Russia civil servant during a scuffle that was filmed on security cameras

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Sane motivated by WC snub, critics

The Germany winger is not letting the disappointment of missing out on a World Cup - or comments from the Real Madrid star - get to him

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Saul aims to retire at Atletico

Saul Niguez has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid in the last year, but he has no intention of ever leaving Atletico Madrid

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Bale ruled out of Spain friendly

After being taken off in Real Madrid's shock defeat to Deportivo Alaves, the forward will miss his country's clash with Luis Enrique's side

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Belgian football rocked by match-fixing scandal

Anderlecht and Club Brugge are among Belgian clubs to be raided as part of an investigation into alleged criminal activities

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Nuno defends Doherty from O'Neill

Some believe the right-back has been underused by Republic of Ireland in recent years, but his Wolves coach is delighted with him

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Ramos: It would be crazy to sack Lopetegui

The manager is under real pressure after suffering a third defeat in four matches, but the Spain defender has his back

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Mou: Board text eased sack fears

Reports on Friday claimed Jose Mourinho was facing the sack at Manchester United, but he says he had been reassured by the club's board.

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Allegri salutes 'impressive' Bentancur

The midfielder scored his first goal for the club in Saturday's 2-0 win at Udinese, and his manager was impressed with his overall display

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Hodgson wants to bring Loftus-Cheek back to Palace

The midfielder has struggled to break into Chelsea's team since returning from a loan at Selhurst Park last season

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Uth gets first Germany call-up

Mark Uth has earned a maiden Germany call-up despite the Schalke striker not scoring in six Bundesliga outings this season.

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Klopp: Liverpool need to be at 110 per cent to beat City

The Premier League champions travel to Anfield having lost their last three meetings with the Reds, but Jurgen Klopp insists he has no magic formula

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Klopp not worried about Salah form

Jurgen Klopp insists he is completely relaxed about Mohamed Salah's form after the Egyptian's underwhelming start to the season.

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Vertonghen out for up to six weeks

Roberto Martinez does not expect centre-back to play for his club or country again until the end of November as he recovers from a hamstring injury

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Foden gets England U21 call

The 18-year-old is in line to make his debut after being called up for key qualifiers against Andorra and Scotland

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Lopetegui rues Real Madrid injuries

Real Madrid have not won any of their last three matches, and Julen Lopetegui feels injuries have played their part.

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Klopp frustrated by attackers after Napoli reverse

Lorenzo Insigne hit the only goal of the game at San Paolo, leaving Group C hanging in the balance after PSG also picked up three points

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Aston Villa sack Bruce after cabbage attack

The boss was assaulted with a leafy green prior to what turned out to be his final match in charge at Villa Park, as the club confirm his exit

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Alisson sorry he won't face Ronaldo

The Brazilian's Liverpool switch meant he will not be between the posts when Roma take on Juve, although a European date is still a possibility

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'Aguero the world's best striker'

The Blues have spent an incredible amount of money over the last decade, but their Argentine frontman remains one of their shrewdest buys

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Messi's leadership qualities lauded by Lenglet

A summer arrival at Camp Nou has already been struck by important an Argentine talisman is both on and off the field in Catalunya

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Hart told to forget about England recall

The 31-year-old impressed in Burnley's 2-1 win at Cardiff City on Sunday, but Warnock thinks he should ignore thoughts of an England recall.

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England close to 'something amazing' - Deschamps

The World Cup-winning manager believes there is more to come from the Three Lions in the future

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Simeone left with 'bitter taste' after derby draw

The Real midfielder appeared to handle the ball inside the penalty area during the Madrid derby and the Atleti manager was annoyed at a missed chance

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Lopetegui: Madrid better by far in derby

Both Jan Oblak and Thibaut Courtois stood out in goal to keep the scoreline blank, but the Merengue boss believes his team deserved a win

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Sevilla fans injured in Eibar stadium barrier collapse

A barrier at Eibar's Ipurua collapsed under pressure on Saturday, injuring some Sevilla fans

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Messi demands better from Barca

The Catalan giants dropped points for the third La Liga game in a row as Messi sat out the game from the start.

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Suarez: Barca can't just rely on Messi

The Argentine came off the bench set up Munir El Haddadi's late goal and spare the Catalans defeat at Camp Nou, but his strike partner is not happy

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Messi missing as Foyth makes Argentina squad

Lionel Scaloni could hand out a pair of international debuts in upcoming friendlies against Iraq and Brazil, but will be without a Barcelona superstar

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Ex-West Ham boss Bilic takes Al-Ittihad job

The former Hammers and Croatia boss has ended a 10-month spell out of management by taking up a job in Saudi Arabia

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Allegri: Ronaldo deserves to face Man United

The Portuguese star can face his former club in the Champions League after avoiding an extended ban, which has pleased the Old Lady boss

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Fred: Man Utd adaptation going well

Fred has not set the Premier League alight since joining Manchester United from Shakhtar Donetsk, but he feels he is making strides.

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Costa: Look where Conte is now

The striker insists that his move to Chelsea was a mistake, but he is enjoying life at Atletico Madrid following his return to the club

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Simeone has 'positive feelings' over Gimenez fitness

The defender sustained an injury against Huesca on Tuesday, but his manager is optimistic he will face their rivals on Saturday

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Mourinho - I knew we were in trouble with Jones penalty

The Special One admitted he feared the worst when his central defender lined up from the spot after crashing out of the Carabao Cup

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Mourinho confirms Pogba has been stripped of vice-captaincy

The midfielder will no longer wear the armband, but Mourinho is in no hurry to reveal why he took such a drastic decision

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Valverde: Modric? Messi is the best

While the Real Madrid and Croatia star was honoured by FIFA, the Barca coach is in no doubt who the true king of football is

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Sarri: Maybe in a year we'll be at Liverpool's level

The Blues were held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham on Sunday and their manager bemoaned Premier League scheduling following Thursday's Europa League outing

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Sarri: Chelsea way off Liverpool

The Blues were held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham on Sunday and their manager bemoaned Premier League scheduling following Thursday's Europa League outing

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Arnautovic: I love Bilic, but I let him down

The Austrian said people expected more from him because of his price tag, and that his daughter helped him mature when he came to England

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Fellaini: We know we can do better

The Red Devils were held at home by Wolves on Saturday, and the midfielder is concerned about the distance to Premier League pacesetters Liverpool

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Mourinho: Man Utd deserved the punishment

The Red Devils were held 1-1 draw by the promoted side on Saturday, and their manager blamed their attackers for a lack of creativity

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Costa paid fine for spit - Allegri

The Juventus midfielder has been widely condemned for spitting in an opponent's face, and his coach wants to move on from the matter

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Brazil great Ronaldo to lose weight

Having recently become chairman of the club, the Brazilian icon says he will shed the pounds in a bid to help the club succeed

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Silva silences Andre Gomes speculation as Mina returns

The Portuguese moved to Merseyside on loan after a difficult spell at Barcelona, but is yet to make his debut following an injury

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Emery: Leno will get more chances

The shot-stopper has spoken about a lack of game time since joining the Gunners, but his coach was impressed with his debut on Thursday evening

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Costa injuries to see him through spitting ban

The Brazilian picked up ankle and thigh knocks in Champions League action against Valencia and could subsequently be sidelined for up to four weeks

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Modric backed for awards by Lopetegui

The former Spain boss wants Real Madrid players to take individual prizes, and says his rotation of goalkeepers is working well

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Gattuso offers Higuain advice

The Argentine striker scored the decisive goal for AC Milan on Thursday, but his coach still opted to highlight an area he desires an improvement

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Sarri deals blow to Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea will make changes against PAOK on Thursday, but the Blues highly rated youngsters are unlikely to be beneficiaries.

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Cech: Playing well is the key to new Arsenal deal

With less than a year to run on his current contract, the goalkeeper recognises he must earn an extension on the pitch

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Lamela defends misfiring Kane: He is not a machine

The World Cup Golden Boot winner has been criticised of late but his team-mate thinks the rest of the squad need to take some of the pressure off

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Rodrigo and Simeone salute 'decisive' Griezmann

The French forward produced a strong display against Monaco following criticism, and his manager was quick to sing his praises

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Mourinho hints at Rashford start vs Young Boyts

The England international has been a hot topic lately and he may get the chance to keep himself in the news when starting in the Champions League

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Pellegrini dismisses Perez 'sit-down protest' rumours

The Spaniard cut a frustrated figure on West Ham's bench in the second half, but his manager has denied that he refused to come on

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Arnautovic injury 'hurts a lot'

West Ham ended their losing streak at Everton on Sunday, but it came at a cost as the Austrian suffered an injury setback

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Mou: Smalling's hair his only issue

The defender is in no danger of getting the chop after his Watford performance, but his manager is certainly not a fan of his hair

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Man City only half way up Everest – Sheikh Mansour

Pep Guardiola's side won the Premier League title in record-breaking style last season, but their own claims there is even more to come in the future

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Digne salutes Silva philosophy

The Frenchman was linked with several clubs in pre-season, but he picked the Toffees because of the club's new coach

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Man Utd hike Valencia ticket costs

The Spanish club's decision to charge traveling fans £77 for tickets has not gone down well, with the English club following their example.

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CL more vital than Serie A to AC Milan

The Rossoneri have not won the domestic crown since 2010-11, but their president does not think that is as important as making an impact in Europe

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Spalletti demands more from Nainggolan

The Belgian midfielder scored on his Serie A debut with his new team, but the coach wants more from him away from the attacking side of his game

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Emery rejects Ozil rift reports

Reports of a dispute between the Arsenal boss and playmaker have been rife, but the coach insists their relationship is just fine

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Lloris to remain Spurs captain despite drink-driving sentence

Mauricio Pochettino will not strip the goalkeeper of the captain's armband, insisting Tottenham's goalkeeper "regrets everything"

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David Silva expects Man City exit in 2020

The 32-year-old believes the end of his time in England is in sight, and that might prove to be good news for Spanish club Las Palmas

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Mbappe is better than Ronaldo, says De Vrij

The Dutchman was surprised that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner elected to move to Italy but says he's not the best player he's faced

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Silva: Guardiola is a footballing genius

The champions broke a host of Premier League records last season, and the midfielder insists it all comes down to his manager

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Shaqiri: Reds need Bayern mentality

The Reds have not won a trophy since 2012, and the Switzerland star feels they should look to the Bundesliga giants for inspiration to end that run

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Riots after church devotees deface Alianza Lima murals

Fans reacted after the Peruvian club accused an evangelical church of an "invasion" of their property

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Martinez: Argentina needs Messi in order to grow

The Barcelona star's future with his national team remains up in the air, but his World Cup team-mate insists the Albiceleste need him

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Mancini wants more from Italy strikers

Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile offered little threat in the Azzurri's 1-0 Nations League defeat to Portugal

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Modric? Messi is the best in the world - Luis Enrique

The former Barca boss gave the Croatia captain his dues, but insists the Argentine is a step above every other player on the planet

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Southgate expects quick Shaw return after England injury

The Three Lions duo suffered injuries against Spain on Saturday, but neither player should be sidelined for too long

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Luis Enrique: Ramos is a chosen one

Spain have been "spectacular" in Luis Enrique's first week of training, but it is the country's captain who has really caught his eye

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La Liga slammed for trying to 'invade' USA

Luis Rubiales and RFEF are fuming at La Liga and their decision to take competitive top-flight fixtures to America

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Girona accept USA-based La Liga fixture against Barca

La Liga is closing in on an historic first, after the Catalonia club confirmed they have accepted a proposal to face the Spanish champions in the USA

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Spurs v Watford confirmed for Stadium MK

The neutral ground that will host the all Premier League EFL Cup clash on September 26 has been confirmed at the home of MK Dons - a divisive choice.

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Kehrer: Mbappe, Neymar improve me

Big things are expected of Paris Saint-Germain's new German signing and he is confident training with stars will see him reach the top

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Lahm: Bundesliga is too easy

The Bundesliga has not had an exciting title race for a while, and a former club captain thinks Bayern Munich's dominance is bad for the competition

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A Frenchman or Modric has to win the Ballon d'Or – Giroud

The World Cup winner says that he doesn't care about The Best, so his international colleagues being snubbed is not a problem

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A Frenchman or Modric has to win the Ballon d'Or – Giroud

The World Cup winner says that he doesn't care about The Best, so his international colleagues being snubbed is not a problem

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World Cup failure has helped Low's standing - Hummels

The defending champions might have been dumped out in spectacular style in Russia, but he still managed to win the respect of his players

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Shaqiri warned of hostile Red Star reception

Liverpool will face Red Star Belgrade in this year's Champions League, meaning the Switzerland international can expect a fiery welcome

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Deschamps disappointed by French FIFA snub

World Cup victory was not enough to get any France players nominated for FIFA's big prize, much to the coach's disappointment

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Dalic apologises for Ronaldo 'egoist' jibe

The coach says his comments about the Juventus star were taken the wrong way, but apologised ahead of the clash with Portugal

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Mbappe banned for three matches

The Ligue 1 leaders will have to do without the 19-year-old striker after learning his punishment for a shove on Teji Savanier

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Zidane lauds selfless Benzema

Real Madrid fans have often given the striker a hard time, but his former manager insists he was vital to the team

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Kroos rejects Ozil claims again

Three weeks on from dismissing the Arsenal man's claims of racism against the German Football Federation, the Madrid midfielder reiterated his stance

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RFEF rescinds bizarre Mesa booking

The midfielder was given a controversial second booking in Sunday's Seville derby, but the Spanish authorities have acted and rescinded it

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Man Utd target Neres signs Ajax extension

The Brazilian appears to be in no rush to leave despite reported interest from elsewhere, as he signed a new deal on Tuesday.

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Southgate dashes England hopes of old guard

After embarking on a "fresh cycle" on the back of a strong World Cup showing, the Three Lions will not be looking to the past when selecting squads

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Pekerman and Colombia part ways

A man who has been in charge of the South American nation since 2012 is stepping down, with the 69-year-old being linked with the vacant Mexico post

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Futsal players in Denmark squad

The commercial sponsorship row which has engulfed the national team has resulted in amateurs players getting called up for Nations League duty

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Former Mexico coach Osorio takes charge of Paraguay

The Colombian has ended speculation over his future by agreeing to become the new coach of La Albirroja

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Marchisio signs with Zenit

The 32-year-old switches Italy for Russia after his departure from the Serie A champions, and arrives in Saint Petersburg on a two-year deal

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Messi wants Champions League focus

Barcelona have only reached the last eight of the Champions League in the last three seasons, with the striker keen to lift the trophy once more

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Spurs confirm Wembley Champions League dates

After announcing a delay to their stadium move, Tottenham have revealed Wembley will be their home in the Champions League group stage.

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Liverpool face Chelsea in Carabao Cup third round

Jurgen Klopp's side will host the Blues at Anfield, while current holders Manchester City take on Oxford United and Arsenal play Brentford

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Valencia to sign PSG's Guedes in €40m move

Los Che have finally secured a deal to bring the Portuguese winger back to the club permanently after impressing on loan last term

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Salah's agent hits back at Egypt FA

The Liverpool star and his representative has been threatened with legal action after he aired a series of grievances with his national association

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Pique: Barca can't just target CL win

The Blaugrana have tasted European success since 2015, but the defender insists ignoring La Liga would not be the right thing to do

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N'Zonzi better than Malcom - Monchi

A Brazilian forward may have escaped Roma's grasp, but the Serie A club's sporting director is convinced that they have landed an even better signing

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Valverde defends Suarez performances

The Uruguayan's manager pointed out that the striker struggled at the start of last season as well

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Gundogan ready to step up in absence of De Bruyne

With the star midfielder in danger of a three-month injury lay-off, the German is hoping to play a more central role

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Inter's Spalletti speaks out on possible Modric arrival

The Nerazzurri and their coach seem to have accepted defeat in their pursuit of the Croatian after Spalletti said he is content with his squad.

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Aubameyang wants to team up with Lacazette at Arsenal

The Frenchman lost his place to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last season, but the latter thinks they should play together in the Gunners' starting XI

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Tottenham's new stadium not ready

The game set for Oct. 14 will have to be played at Wembley following "issues with the critical safety systems" at the new stadium.

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Valencia complete €16m signing of Gameiro

The France international has left Atletico after just two years and could partner fellow new arrival Michy Batshuayi in attack at the Mestalla

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Klopp not surprised by impressive Keita debut

The new signing enjoyed an eye-catching introduction against West Ham on Sunday, but his manager expected nothing less

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Schalke's Kehrer set for PSG move

Having initially agreed a contract extension at the Veltins Arena, the young defender is now set to join the French giants

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Silva: Jagielka red card was harsh

The defender was sent off for the Toffees in their draw at Wolves on Saturday, though his manager thinks the decision was incorrect

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Hodgson: Zaha is happy at Palace

The Ivory Coast international caught the eye for Palace on Saturday and his manager believes his display proves his happiness at the club

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Sevilla sign Andre Silva on loan

The Portugal international heads to La Liga after an mixed first season in Serie A, and will bring some much-needed firepower to Pablo Machin's side

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N'Zonzi asks to leave Sevilla amid Barca links

The World Cup-winning midfielder is looking for a move during the summer window, but director of football Joaquin Caparros says he will cost €35m

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Mourinho: Pogba was a monster

The Manchester United captain scored a penalty and controlled the middle of the park as he returned to the club action on Friday

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Man Utd hero Shaw delighted by first career goal

The Red Devils beat Leicester City 2-1 on Friday, with the defender's first goal in senior football ultimately making the difference

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'More head coach than manager' – Mou takes another pop

The manager missed out on a number of transfer targets in pre-season, leaving him to feel more like a head coach

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Pochettino: I love Kane's World Cup disappointment

He may have scored six times and helped England reach the semi-finals, but the striker was apparently frustrated by his World Cup performances

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Arsenal supporters lament 'dreadful day' amid Kroenke takeover

The Arsenal Supporters' Trust have outlined their anger at the American's move to take complete control of the Gunners

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Lopetegui: Modric and Kovacic happy at Madrid

The Croatia duo have attracted offers from abroad, but the new Blancos boss insists they will not be going anywhere this close season

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Alisson debuts in crushing Liverpool win

Jurgen Klopp's side were in ruthless mood during a friendly clash in Dublin, with a record-breaking summer signing impressing on his first outing

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Liverpool frustrate Cardiff to keep Grujic

Neil Warnock had been confident of signing the Serbian on loan again, but a busy schedule for those at Anfield means a potential deal has been blocked

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Juventus make Italian football history

Italy's third tier will have an historic first this season, with Juve's Under-23s set to play in the division

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Muller responds to Ozil retirement: Racism no issue for Germany

The midfielder's international retirement has prompted heated debates, and his former team-mate insists racism is not an issue in the team

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Chelsea confident in Willian transfer battle

A Brazilian forward linked with moves elsewhere is being backed to remain at Stamford Bridge, but the future of a star goalkeeper is less certain

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Tuchel won't take risks with Neymar

The new man in charge of the Ligue 1 champions has a star turn available for the Trophee des Champions, but is wary of rushing him back into action

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Juve take Toure on loan from Werder Bremen

Juventus have made a move to bolster their second string, signing Germany youth international Idrissa Toure from Werder Bremen on loan.

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Klopp: Alisson to make Liverpool debut against Napoli

The Reds manager will field his new goalkeeper for the first time on Saturday, with the Brazilian set to face the Serie A club

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Ronaldo starts training with Juve

The Portugal star trained with his new side for the first time on Monday following his move from Real Madrid

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Lemar: I'll go to the max for Simeone!

The France international says he will happily go to extreme lengths to prove himself to the demanding coach after joining from Monaco

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Tuchel wary of commenting on Neymar's theatrics

The Brazilian's behaviour was a hot topic during the World Cup, but his new club boss was not about to fall into the trap of criticising him

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Carvajal: Lopetegui gets the best out of his players

The former Spain boss has a tough act to follow as Zinedine Zidane's successor, but the defender believes he's up to the task

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Navas not scared of Courtois arrival

The Spanish side are prioritising the signing of the Belgium international this summer, but the current incumbent is not worried about losing his spot

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David Silva considering quitting Spain

After World Cup disappointment and a difficult time personally, the Manchester City star will think about calling time on his career with La Roja

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Lacazette: I never saw Aubameyang as a rival

Many believed the arrival of the Gabon international at the Emirates Stadium would spell the end for his fellow forward in north London

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Tuchel: PSG had no chance against Arsenal

The Gunners crushed Paris Saint-Germain 5-1 on Saturday, but their coach was not expecting much better after seeing the opposition line-up

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Silva: Guardiola a fantastic human

Family issues ensured last term was hard for the Spaniard, but his boss did his best to make things as simple as possible for him

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Lenglet: I'm ready for Barca

After joining for a reported €35 million fee from Sevilla, the defender is confident he can hush his doubters at Camp Nou

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Oblak: Madrid will replace Ronaldo

The Portuguese attacker's move to Juventus leaves the European champions short up front, but the Atletico goalkeeper is convinced he will be replaced

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'Ronaldo's exit as important as Barca losing Iniesta'

The Blaugrana boss feels the loss of an iconic midfielder is just as significant as CR7 leaving the Santiago Bernabeu for Juventus

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Grindel rejects Ozil accusations

The attacking midfielder accused the German Football Federation of racism, but its president is adamant such a claim is false

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Newcastle land Switzerland ace Schar

The centre-back has become the Toon's fourth signing of the season, arriving from La Liga on a three-year contract

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Mourinho clarifies Martial's reasons for leaving US tour

The France international has been linked with a move away from the Red Devils this summer, but has left camp due to the birth of his second child

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Burnley could face Arda & Adebayor in Europa League

Istanbul Basaksehir lie in wait for the Clarets in the third qualifying round, while five-time champions Sevilla have an easier draw against Ujpest

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DFB denies Ozil's 'racism' claim

The German Football Federation has hit back following the Arsenal midfielder's explosive statement on Sunday

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Parma deducted points and Calaio banned for match-fixing attempt

Emanuele Calaio has been banned for sending "suspicious" texts to Spezia players, while the club will start the new campaign with a points deduction

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Iniesta and Torres both lose on J-League debuts

The World Cup winning pair suffered defeats in their respective debuts for Sagan Tosu and Vissel Kobe on Sunday

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Kovac confident Boateng will stay at Bayern amid PSG rumours

The Germany centre-back himself has been open about his desire for a new challenge, but his new boss has other ideas

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Lautaro Martinez hits again as Inter held in six-goal thriller

Zenit and Inter played out an entertaining friendly complete with several spectacular goals on Saturday, with the game ending level

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Klopp defends 'bulls*it' spending comments

Liverpool's recent spending has seen historic quotes criticising Manchester United resurface, but the manager thinks they remain true

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Klopp: Salah has made full recovery

The shoulder injury which disrupted the Egyptian's World Cup is history, as his Reds manager confirmed he is fit and ready to go

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Napoli chief slams Sarri - 'He wants my whole team'

Jorginho has already followed his former Napoli boss to Stamford Bridge, but the club's chief warned there would be no further deals

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Dost signs with Sporting after contract termination

A rebuilding project at the troubled Portuguese club, following a mass exodus, has received a boost with a star striker agreeing to re-join the team

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AC Milan to re-enter Europa League

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour of the Italian club following their appeal against a ban from the competition

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Alisson: I'll always carry Roma in my heart

The Brazilian goalkeeper spent just two seasons with the Serie A side, but revealed they will always be important to him after leaving for Anfield

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Dani Alves defends 'weak' critics of Neymar

The Brazil international was a regular target for criticism during the World Cup, but he has been defended by his compatriot

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Chelsea need Hazard - Fabregas

The Belgium star has attracted interest from Real Madrid in recent weeks, but the Spaniard hopes that his team-mate remains at Stamford Bridge

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Neymar: 'Genius' Ronaldo can make Serie A great again

The Portugal forward's move to Juventus will benefit Italian football as a whole, according to the Paris Saint-Germain star

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Kovac responds to Pavard to Bayern Munich rumours

The World Cup winner has been linked with a move to the German champions, but their new coach has kept quiet about a possible summer move

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Alexis hints at end to visa problems

The Red Devils' pre-season is not going well, according to manager Jose Mourinho, but a star forward could be reuniting with them in the United States

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Villarreal sign Velez's Caseres

The young Argentine midfielder has been signed as the replacement for Rodri with the La Liga club

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Lopetegui knows Madrid demands

The team's new manager is confident about his chances to succeed because he already has a familiarity with the club that many do not

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Croatia players greeted by 550,000 fans

Defeat to France on Sunday meant Croatia's dream ended in tears, but they are still heroes to those at home

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France get heroes' welcome in Paris

Few things can bring a nation together quite like a World Cup success, as highlighted by Les Bleus' triumphant return to Paris on Monday.

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Argentina terminate Sampaoli's contract

The former Sevilla boss has paid the price for the Albiceleste's poor showing in Russia

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Southgate: Kane has given everything

The striker's performance in a 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia received criticism, but his manager believes he did all he could

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Rangnick steps into RB Leipzig manager role

The Hoffenheim boss is set to take over at RB Leipzig in 2019, but until then the club director of football has opted to take the reins as coach

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Conte begins pre-season Chelsea training amid Sarri rumours

While the axe continues to hang over the former Juventus boss' head, he began pre-season training with the Blues

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Dier: Sterling's had a fantastic World Cup

Raheem Sterling has been given a hard time by sections of the British media, but Eric Dier says he has been "incredible".

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Pickford: I'm not far from Courtois

The England stopper was not impacted by recent remarks about his performance made by the Belgian and remains confident in himself

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Xavi: I'm not ready for Spain job

La Roja are expected to announce Luis Enrique as their new coach on Monday and Xavi is not disheartened about not being considered for it

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Marcelo back in Brazil squad - Tite

After struggling with a back injury since the Selecao's final group game, the left-back could return for Friday's quarter-final against Belgium

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Napoli spend €30m on Jorginho replacement Fabian

Spain Under-21 international Fabian Ruiz has agreed a five-year deal with the Serie A side, where he will replace the Premier League-bound midfielder

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Silva: Fouling Neymar is normal

The Samba superstar has endured some tough tackling at the World Cup, but he has grown accustomed to being targeted by opponents down the years

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Ospina: England don't frighten us

The goalkeeper knows his side come up against a strong Three Lions team in the World Cup last-16 but is confident of getting a good result

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Ronaldo sadness no surprise to Santos

A failed spot kick was just one element of a difficult night for the Real Madrid superstar on Monday and his coach can see why he was upset at the end

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Kovacic ready to quit Real Madrid

The Croatia international is keen to leave Santiago Bernabeu in search of regular first-team football

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Hierro lauds 'committed' match-winner Diego Costa

The Atletico Madrid star scored the only goal as La Roja beat Iran, but it was his overall performance as opposed to his goal which pleased his coach.

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Tunisia wary of 'future of English football' Alli

Nabil Maaloul is aware that the Tottenham midfielder will prove difficult for his side to handle in a World Cup 2018 opener on Monday

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Alderweireld open to Spurs stay

The Belgian centre-back has attracted interest from Manchester United but he says he could yet remain at Spurs beyond the close-season

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