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Dugarry calls Messi 'half autistic' in shocking rant

The former France international did not hold back in his assessment of the relationship between the two forwards and has attracted criticism

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'More playing time for Sanchez? That bullsh*t makes me laugh'

The former Chelsea trainer was not in a good mood on Wednesday evening despite recording an incredible 6-0 win over Brescia

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Mourinho: I wouldn't swap Lo Celso for Bruno - or any other player

The Spurs boss has rather dramatically asserted that the Argentine midfielder has no equal and pegged him to have a huge future in London

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Cagliari reserve coach told me to go back to the jungle - Picault

The 29-year-old revealed that he would end up in physical fights a few times per week during a hugely testing five years in Europe

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Handball rules updated for 2020-21 season

This season has seen a multitude of goals disallowed for offences in the build-up, but that is set to change next term

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'Ronaldo can't even dribble' - Toni calls out 'average' Cristiano

The Coppa Italia final was something of a drab affair and even the multiple Ballon d'Or winner was not able to add a spark to proceedings

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'Donald Trump is one of the worst people on the planet'

The former Dortmund striker is the latest in a long line of individuals to call out POTUS for his handling of the Covid-19 crisis and social unrest

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Boateng: No child in this world is born a racist

With unrest growing due to the death of George Floyd, the Germany international wants to see more done at a systemic level

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'Marquinhos is PSG's best player'

Neymar may be tipped to one day win the Ballon d'Or, but it is another Brazil international that gets his countryman's backing as PSG's best

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'I told Guardiola: Don't party yet, this isn't over' - Mourinho

On the anniversary of the Nerazzurri's famous treble, the Portuguese coach has lifted the lid on an exchange of words he had with his long-time rival

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Mourinho: I was a d---head to my Inter players

The Portuguese led the Serie A side to their most successful season in history, but his time at the Giuseppe Meazza wasn't without its low points

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Partying Ronaldo created problems, says Capello

The former Real Madrid boss has explained how, despite his incredible talent, the Brazilian would often cause him issues off the pitch

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'Talk sh*t & hope they buy it' - Robertson on selling lingerie

The Scotland international recanted his time working in the underwear section of M&S well before going on to win the Champions League with Liverpool

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Schalke midfielder McKennie wants Premier League move

Speaking exclusively to Goal, the youngster detailed his plans for the future, his first ever training session and coping with lockdown in Germany

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Tottenham star Son completes military service

The Spurs forward will now be available to feature for the north London club, should the 2019-20 Premier League season be allowed to resume

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'Robben just ripped into me in my first week, it was scary'

The 20-year-old American found out quickly just how high the standards are at the Bavarian side, even in training

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'Neymar will stay at PSG & Verratti the best midfielder in the world'

The Argentine is confident that the Ligue 1 champions will retain the services of the attacker and heaped praise on his midfield companion

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Premier League 'nowhere near' ready to restart, says Villa chief

Clubs will meet via video conference on Monday to discuss the monumental task of safely returning to action

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'Don't f*ck up my Sunday' - Sir Alex's pre-Arsenal team talk revealed

Long, rousing speeches were not always required to get the Red Devils in the right mindset for important match-ups under the iconic Scot

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'If Lautaro leaves, I want Messi or Dybala at Inter'

The Barca talisman has been linked with the Nerazzurri before, but the likelihood of a deal bring struck is likely extremely thin

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Bundesliga given green light to return in mid-May

The top two tiers in Germany will return on May 15 as the government continues to ease lockdown conditions

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'England's a sh*thole!' - Di Maria's wife in explosive Man Utd rant

The Argentina international's partner was far from impressed with what Manchester had to offer as she reflected on the PSG star's time in the UK

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Arthur-Pjanic swap deal on? Juve confirm Barca talks

A deal to bring the Brazilian to Turin could be on the cards, with the CFO admitting that the Old Lady are negotiating with the Liga champions

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'Zapata is so big that his shorts look like underwear'

'Papu' says his team-mate is a 'beast' who is near impossible to stop when in full swing

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Bayern star Muller names surprising pick for toughest opponent

The defender is not well known outside of Germany but he left quite an impression on several of his opponents

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Adebayor won't donate to help fight Covid-19 in Togo

The veteran goalscorer, who is yet to hang up his boots, has caused controversy by stating that he will not be swayed by the actions of others

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Rooney: MLS owners are taking advantage of players

Americans plying their trade in the US top flight are seeing their careers hampered by the league's unorthodox structure, according to the attacker

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'Corruption at Barca evident' - Rousaud ready for war

Tension is rising in the ongoing war of words between a former Blaugrana official and its current president and things will soon come to a head

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'Ghost games are sh*t without fans, but they're the only solution'

A return to action in Germany is likely to be behind closed doors as the world continues to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic

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Someone's had their hand in Barcelona funds – Rousaud

The Barcelona drama continued on Friday, with ex-Vice President of the opinion that a person had been illicitly acquiring money for personal benefit

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Willian & other out-of-contract stars can 'walk away' from clubs

The Chelsea and Spurs pair are free to leave as per UK law, while the long-term effects of Covid-19 will likely affect footballers' wages

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'Klopp is special because he never forgets he is human'

Big egos are almost essential at the top of the game but the former BVB star says his old boss never forgets to keep his feet on the ground

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'I don't have time for this bullsh*t!' - Faubert on signing for Madrid

Having been preparing for a match towards the end of the transfer window, the Frenchman was sure a call from the Spanish giants was a wind up

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'Avram Grant was antisocial & his motivation was sh*t'

The head coach spent just one season of his four-year contract with the Hammers and his former charge has not held back in his assessment of that time

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Lower-tier English leagues voided with 'options being reviewed' for FA Cup

Eight Premier League sides remain in competition for the trophy, though it has not been determined when matches will resume

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Santiago Bernabeu to be set up as supplies hub

The Spanish side are transforming their home ground into a space dedicated to helping in the fight against the deadly virus

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'Aubameyang wouldn't fit in Liverpool's system' - Heskey

The Arsenal front man could be on the move soon as he enters the final year of his contract, but Anfield may not be the right place

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'Grealish would do very well at Man Utd'

Emile Heskey thinks that the 24-year-old could slot in alongside Bruno Fernandes and offer the Red Devils another driving force in midfield

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'We're not like Ronaldo' - Serie B keeper's fears amid wage cuts

Italy has been left devastated by the Covid-19 outbreak and the shot-stopper highlighted that not all players can afford to waive their salaries

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A-League star charged with drunk-driving golf cart during lockdown

The midfielder, coupled with team-mate Oliver Sail, endangered lives in more ways than one and will now face the consequences

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Trincao compared to Messi and 'more than ready' to star for Barca

The Portuguese starlet is set to link up with his new club in the summer and his fellow attacker believes he is up to the challenge of La Liga

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Hleb says 'no one cares' about Covid-19 in Belarus as football continues

The Eastern European country is the last on the continent not to have called a halt to sporting events amid the Covid-19 pandemic

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FA deny claims Wembley being used to cook giant lasagne

After a joke regarding food for those stuck inside their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic went viral, the English governing body have spoken out

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Barca, Madrid & La Liga stars feature in FIFA 20 charity finals

Each of the Spanish top tier's clubs have selected a representative for this weekend's event, the proceeds of which will go to Covid-19 charities

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All Champions League & Europa League matches postponed

European football's governing body has now followed suit with the majority of its member nations across the continent

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'Neymar is a good actor' – Can's red card 'almost ridiculous'

The former Liverpool man was given his marching orders after a clash with the Brazilian and his bosses were far from happy with the officials

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'Spare me the Simeone masterclass nonsense'

Protecting a lead and breaking on the counter is a hallmark of the Rojiblancos' style under their Argentine boss, but some aren't impressed

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La Liga suspended amid coronavirus chaos

Real Madrid have had to self-isolate following a basketball player testing positive, leading to the governing body suspending upcoming matches

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Olympiacos test negative for coronavirus after Wolves & Arsenal concerns

A Premier League clash has been postponed and several Gunners players are in self-isolation after meeting with the Greek club's owner

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Boban on Milan 'dictatorship': I didn't realise we were in North Korea!

The San Siro soap opera continues, with the club legend not willing to let his chapter end without a dig at his former boss

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Serie A season could be suspended over coronavirus

The illness continues to wreak havoc on the country's football schedule, but more calls have been made to prioritise public safety

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Sturridge banned for four months following Trabzonspor release

The 30-year-old, who is now without a club after leaving the Turkish side by mutual consent, has also seen his original fine of £75,000 doubled

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Adama: I could have joined a gang and sold drugs

The son of Malian parents grew up in a rough neighbourhood and the Premier League winger's life could have turned out very differently

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El Clasico is 'race of the lame', says ex-Real Madrid chief

The former general manager of the Spanish capital side has been unimpressed by both teams this season but still expects a big turnout at the Bernabeu

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Ajax snap up €22m Brazilian Antony to replace Chelsea-bound Ziyech

With the Morocco international set to switch Amsterdam for London, the Dutch champions have moved to secure an adequate replacement

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'Ozil is below the top players' - Emery explains dropping Arsenal star

The 48-year-old is taking some time away from the dugout following his dismissal and opened up on keeping a World Cup winner out of his squads

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'Neymar doesn't need to mock his opponents'

The pair were separated by their respective team-mates after the match, with the Algerian unhappy with his opponent's attitude towards the home side

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'I've played with Messi, Ronaldo, Ibra & Rooney - Leo is the best'

The 31-year-old has had the pleasure of lining up alongside many of the game's greats, but the Albiceleste skipper stands out ahead of the pack

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Mourinho: Goal-line technology doesn't make mistakes like VAR

Tottenham failed to break the deadlock at Vicarage Road but the Premier League game was not without its moments of drama

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Conte shrugs off Mou spat & labels transfer window 'a virus'

The former Chelsea boss has grown tired of seeing his club linked with players that he has no interest in signing

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Higuain reflects on Chelsea loan spell

The Argentine understands that more was expected of him in London but doesn't feel that he performed particularly poorly

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Solskjaer: Man Utd can't go 30 years without a title like Liverpool

The Red Devils manager has called on his club to avoid the same mistakes made by the current European champions

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Iniesta: Coaching with Xavi doesn't sound bad at all!

The Al-Sadd boss is expected to return to Catalunya one day - and he could have his former fellow midfield maestro alongside him

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Messi: I remember when Pep first explained the false nine

The Argentine was asked to play a novel role that few could grasp at first, but his ability to adapt saw his old head coach's tactics pay off

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Messi: I think less and less about scoring goals every day

The Argentine is widely regarded as one of the finest finishers of his time, but he is starting to take a step back from being the main man in the box

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Barcelona sack Valverde, Quique Setien announced as new head coach

The Liga leaders have parted way with the 55-year-old, with the former Real Betis boss brought in to replace him

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'Your f—ing mother's c—' - Mohamed blasts Klopp

Emotions got the better of the Argentine trainer during the clash in Qatar but he claims to have been provoked by his Liverpool counterpart

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Howe responds to Ake's Chelsea, Arsenal & Man City links

The Dutchman has been a huge hit since swapping Stamford Bridge for Dean Court, leading to speculation that he could be moving on again soon

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LA Galaxy sign former Liverpool defender Insua

The Stuttgart full-back, who played under Rafael Benitez at Anfield, is embarking on a new chapter in the US

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Olmo wants Barca return 'as soon as possible' as talks begin

The youngster never made a first-team appearance for his former club but could soon realise that dream if negotiations go to plan

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Kulusevski arrives for medical ahead of €35m Juventus move

Parma don't want to lose the Swede until the end of the season, but Maurizio Sarri's side are pushing to have him available to them in January

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Nani: You can be drunk at training & the coach doesn't care!

The Orlando City star has lifted the lid on his time at Old Trafford and suggested that Sir Alex Ferguson had a relaxed attitude to the holiday season

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West Ham reappoint Moyes as former Utd boss replaces Pellegrini

The Chilean was relieved of his duties following the Hammers' 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester on Saturday

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Minamino targets Premier League & Champions League titles

Big things are expected from one of European football's most exciting talents - especially from the player himself

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Inter want to conquer the world, says club chairman Zhang

The Nerazzurri president is hoping for a bright future for a side rejuvenated after some shrewd summer business

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No Messi or Ronaldo as Maradona names best player in history

As you might have expected, old rival Pele does not feature in the Argentina icon's list of favourite footballers

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Ozil deleted from China's FIFA Online & Pro Evolution Soccer

Gamers in the world's most populous country will no longer be able to play as the Gunners' attacking midfielder

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'Smalling and I understand each other with our eyes'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will doubtless be happy to see the defender return after rediscovering his form while on loan with the Serie A heavyweights

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Toure tips Arteta to be Arsenal success but only if board listens

The north London outfit need direction and their former midfielder could be the one to provide it, according to the Ivorian

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'Something cultural responsible for Italy racism problem'

The first black player to score a hat-trick for England has called for a more aggressive approach to incidents of abuse

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Supporters' Trust blasts Arsenal board's lack of football experience

Three senior members of the club's hierarchy have backgrounds in business, not football, and big questions are being asked of their effectiveness

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Emery sacked by Arsenal as Ljungberg takes temporary charge

A dreadful run of form and the perception that the team lack a clear plan have seen the 48-year-old shown the exit door

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'Die, gypsy' – Ibra statue vandalised further as striker branded 'Judas'

Surströmming, a type of potent-smelling fermented fish, was also spread outside the property

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Kane: Mourinho looks to me for advice

A man well known for his stubbornness in previous roles has been bedding in well at Spurs, according to the club's captain

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Zlatan's Hammarby investment branded 'idiotic'

The Swede stated that he thought his former club's fans would be happy for him - but that does not appear to be the case

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Ibrahimovic open to Bologna move, says sporting director

AC Milan had been touted as a possible destination but the Rossoblu chief remains hopeful that a deal can be struck

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Bulgarian FA present 'Scarf of Respect' as part of anti-racism campaign

Three Lions stars were targeted for abuse due to the colour of their skin and the governing body is taking steps to eradicate racial intolerance

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Arsenal have to keep believing in Emery's philosophy – Chambers

Now without a win in five games in all competitions, pressure is mounting on the man in the dugout at the Emirates

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Under-fire Emery insists he has full backing of Arsenal board

With the Gunners now without a win in four games, the manager has called for calm as he continues his mission to turn the team back into contenders

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'It was like watching Beckham' – James compared to England icon

The Blues' academy product is just 19 years old but has seen his delivery skills likened to one of the best crossers the game has seen

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Verona ultras leader banned for 10 years after Balotelli racist abuse

The Italian nationalist and member of right-wing political group 'Forza Nuova' has been punished for his prejudicial views

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Liverpool will play Carabao Cup & Club World Cup simultaneously

The Reds will be fighting on two fronts across two continents in December in a novel solution to their fixture pile-up prior to the Christmas period

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Solskjaer: Maybe I should have picked a different team... who knows?

Three consecutive wins had the Red Devils looking good in the run-up to the clash in Dorset but it was another poor showing from the Norwegian's men

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Blind: It's not nice to see Chelsea doing better than Man Utd

A man who spent four years in the Premier League is finding it tough to see his former side struggling for consistency

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Herrera: Nobody at Man Utd thought we would win in Paris

The Red Devils had been trailing after a 2-0 loss at Old Trafford, but bounced back to seal progression to the quarter-finals on away goals

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Ibrahimovic: Don't expect good technique from Lukaku

The striker jokingly slated his former Manchester United team-mate for having a heavy first touch but expects him to prove himself in Serie A

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Ozil: People want me to change but I never will

A silverware cabinet filled with a multitude of honours means the playmaker must be doing something right, according to the man himself

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'I'm going nowhere' – Ozil vows to stay at Arsenal until 2021

Minutes on the pitch have been at a premium for the World Cup winner but he says he will not leave before his current deal runs down

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Not returning to Real Madrid wouldn't be a failure - Hakimi

The Morocco international's loan deal with BVB ends in the summer but he is in no rush to leave Signal Iduna Park

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Ronaldo: The difference between me and Messi...

The Argentine star has spent his entire adult career with Barcelona, while the Juve man has taken in spells with several of Europe's top clubs

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Brazil coach responds to Neymar rape allegations

The 27-year-old is accused of forcing himself on an unnamed woman on May 15 but alleges that he is the victim of an extortion attempt

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'It didn't make sense!' - Pochettino pans Game of Thrones finale

The cultural phenomenon's ending split its fanbase and the Spurs boss has situated himself on the side of disapproval

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'If I can't do what I want I'll quit' - Zidane has full control at Madrid

With the rumour mill in full swing after a poor season, the Blancos boss has asserted that he is no puppet for the club's hierarchy

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Guardiola could return to Spain this summer, says Rivaldo

With Manchester City having secured another English top-flight title, an old friend of the Catalan boss could see him heading back to his homeland

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Liverpool? First we have to celebrate! - Alderweireld

A fairy-tale hat-trick from Lucas Moura turned the tides of football history on Wednesday and Spurs will be well within their rights to party

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'James Rodriguez needs to leave Bayern'

The Colombian has not been afforded the amount of playing time that matches his talent, according to the 50-year-old

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'Ole must be embarrassed' - Keane blasts Man Utd 'bluffers'

A man who wore the Red Devils shirt with fierce pride during his playing days has panned those currently at the club

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Maybe other managers will agree about VAR now - Pep

The technology truck played a big part in his team being dumped out of Europe but his opinion on technology has not changed

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Man Utd players need a reality check – Solskjaer

The Red Devils will need a strong finish to their Premier League season if they are to qualify for the Champions League

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Dortmund were scared in 5-0 Bayern rout, admits Weigl

The visitors looked good to increase their lead at the top of the table, but a poor performance saw them head home with nothing but red faces

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'The only winner in Bayern's €80m Hernandez transfer is Atletico'

The Bavarian side have spent big on defenders ahead of the new season but the ex-Germany international believes his old club have overpaid

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Sterling slams Bonucci after Kean '50-50' racism claim

The young forward is one of the latest players to be subjected to racist taunting and one of his team-mates may live to regret his take on it

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Ronaldo is not selfish, he supported me non-stop – Fabio

The Portugal star is often cited as being egotistical but his former team-mate feels he owes a great deal of his career success to the 34-year-old

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'It's after success that we make the biggest bullsh*t mistakes'

The Bleus boss can boast leading his side to football's greatest honour, but he is keen to avoid sliding back into bad habits

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'City haven't yet seen a fraction of what Messi-like Foden has'

Affectionately dubbed 'The Stockport Iniesta', a former trainer has gone one step further with his praise of the 18-year-old

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Barca & 'genius' Messi favourites for UCL glory - Pochettino

The Argentine manager has showered praise on his countryman, labelling him the greatest football player on the planet

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'Aubameyang will always be in my heart' – PSG boss Tuchel

The World Cup winner has stepped up when needed most, but his boss deflected a question over whether he is the most talented player he has trained

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'Now I'm the leader' - Benzema 'playing real football' after CR7 exit

The Frenchman had a fantastic working relationship with his old team-mate, but he is relishing the opportunity to be the club's main man up front

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'Leader' Pogba can make the difference at any time - Tuchel

An Old Trafford favourite has been singled out by the PSG boss as a big danger for the French side's hopes of progressing in Europe

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'Get the ball to Martial and we will win!' - Mata

The winger found the net in sensational style on Saturday, while also bagging an assist as his side cruised at Craven Cottage

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'There's no other player like Rashford, he'll be unstoppable'

The 21-year-old striker is already highly regarded, but the Spaniard believes we are only seeing the tip of the proverbial iceberg

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Sarri explains how to beat 'best team in Europe' Man City

The Blues got the better of the league leaders in December, but repeating that will require a great deal of concentration, according to the Italian

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Mkhitaryan & Mustafi return to full training for Arsenal

The Gunners have been beset by a plethora of injuries in recent times, but have been handed some good news ahead of their trip to Huddersfield

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No Muller for Bayern vs Liverpool as UCL ban upheld

The World Cup winner has not been shown leniency after appealing a red card shown in the final UCL group stage match against Ajax

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'If Messi doesn't deserve the Ballon d'Or, I know nothing about football'

In a candid interview, the Brazilian put his reputation on the line by backing a club and international rival

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Sarri blasts Chelsea: Maybe they shouldn't be playing at this level

The Blues were toothless in their efforts against the Gunners, prompting a post-match outburst from their manager

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Verratti 'seriously injured' ahead of Man Utd clash

French champions PSG had already been lacking depth in midfield and may have to dip into the market after the Italian joined the injury list

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Southampton boss Hasenhuttl: I've sent spies!

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has come in for criticism in trying to get an edge over Derby, something the Saints boss has done in the past

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'Madness to sell Higuain, he's Milan's only decent player!'

Chelsea have been credited with an interest in signing the striker in January, but a former team-mate feels it would be a bad move on the club's part

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'Football is like a cake!' – Dortmund boss Favre

The Germans are getting back to a level they haven't been at since the Jurgen Klopp years, but their new boss isn't getting carried away

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'He's got a hairdryer!' - Solskjaer no pushover, says Lingard

The caretaker boss has a definite air of approachability about him, but the the England international says he isn't afraid to get tough

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'Chelsea interested in Watford's Pereyra'

A key player for the Hornets has been garnering interest from other sides as a result of consistently impressive performances in England's top flight

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'I just want to play football' – Sancho keen on Dortmund stay

One of England's hottest prospects has fans wondering when he will return to the UK, but he is in no rush to depart Germany quite yet

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Timothy Weah joins Celtic on loan from PSG

A big prospect for American soccer joins a Hoops side that must see off a title push from a resurgent Rangers side led by Steven Gerrard

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De Bruyne: Penalty hero Muric has veins of ice!

Young Eric Garcia made his debut for Pep Guardola's side, but it was another starlet who made the headlines in the end

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'Tackle the cause of racism, not the symptoms'

The 55-year-old, who endured years of bigotry himself, made it clear that racial discrimination will not go away overnight

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Klopp confirms Mane available to start against Napoli

The Senegal international sustained a foot injury against Everton but looks likely to feature in a must-win match for the Reds

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Klopp in Serie A? Liverpool boss opens up on Napoli job offer

Things could have turned out very differently for the Anfield side had their German boss made a switch to the Italian top flight

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Mourinho: If new Man Utd hotel is not better I walk!

Chaos on the roads saw the Red Devils fined for tardiness recently and the boss is hoping yet another change of pre-match digs will avoid a repeat

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Barcelona rocked by double injury blow

The Blaugrana pair have been stricken by leg problems of varying degrees, with the Brazilian set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

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Man City do not have weaknesses, says Shakhtar boss

The Ukrainian champions were soundly beaten a fortnight ago and their boss is keen not to make mistakes against Pep Guardiola's side

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Klopp: What went wrong? I only have 10 fingers...

The Reds were given a wake-up call in Serbia as their hosts condemned the high-flying Premier League side to defeat in Europe

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'Fake news!' - Wenger denies AC Milan negotiations

The legendary former Arsenal boss has been linked with a move to San Siro, something he has strongly refuted

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Mourinho responds to Man City's FFP breach allegations

The Red Devils' rivals have been accused of financial wrongdoing and the manager didn't give much away regarding his own opinion on the subject

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'Defensively absolutely awful' - Mou blasts first-half 'disaster'

The Red Devils put in a thoroughly Jekyll and Hyde performance against the Cherries, leaving it until the death to show their true quality

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Madrid have just two weeks to clear Conte mess

Hiring the Italian will be no easy task due to complicated talks with Chelsea, but the Spanish capital side must act fast

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'Matches are too long & boring, we are destroying football'

The supremo has voiced his opinion that the beautiful game is becoming outdated and steps must be taken across the board to increase interest

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'With Ronaldo, Juventus are in another dimension'

The Old Lady are well ahead of their domestic rivals, with CR7's arrival in Turin only serving to highlight that fact, according to the former striker

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'People have called me a lesbian' – Bellerin talks fan abuse

The Gunners full-back has spoken out on insults he has received from fans, with the majority seemingly of a homophobic nature

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'It would cost too much!' - Mou doesn't fear Utd sack

Italian journalists quizzed the Old Trafford boss as to whether he feared for his future - he offered a telling response

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'Man Utd were so good – they outplayed Tottenham'

A Premier League veteran has leapt to the defence of Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho, stating that only poor finishing let the team down against Spurs

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'Finally it's over!' - Mourinho elated to end 'difficult' pre-season

The Portuguese boss cut a frustrated figure throughout Utd's preparations for the new season, but finally found some positives on Sunday evening

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Rashford gets Man Utd's No.10 shirt

Previously worn by Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, among others, the 20-year-old now sports one of the most coveted shirts in football

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'I was paying for Messi's shopping!' - Mina

The Colombian, whose future is up in the air this summer, left himself out of pocket after arriving at Camp Nou

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Ozil blasts media & sponsors in second Erdogan statement

The Germany international first made it clear that he was paying homage to his roots, and has now moved to denounce the press and unfaithful partners

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Ozil breaks silence over Erdogan meeting

The Arsenal midfielder was joined by Ilkay Gundogan in receiving jeers from fans after being pictured with the republic's head of state

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'Liverpool should sign Godin, not Vida'

The Besiktas centre-back impressed alongside Dejan Lovren in Russia, but a former Anfield favourite feels a swoop would be the wrong move

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Bayern respond to James, Pavard & Rebic rumours

FCB's incomings and outgoings are naturally a hot topic in Germany and the club legend has weighed in on the paper talk

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Sturridge: I want to play every week for Liverpool

A host of European teams have been linked with an interest in the striker, but the man himself shows no signs of wanting to secure a summer move

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Matuidi taunts Ronaldo with World Cup jibe

He may have won five Ballons d'Or, but the Portuguese should feel privileged to be in a squad with a world champion, the Frenchman has joked

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Pavard opens up on Argentina wondergoal

An inspired strike from the 22-year-old put Les Bleus back on track against the Albiceleste - and very much put his name on the map

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Watford sign Deulofeu from Barcelona for €13m

Having spent time on loan at Vicarage Road last season, the La Masia graduate has opted for a longer stay in the Premier League

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'Neymar must leave PSG to win the Champions League'

The former Barca star has been linked with a return to La Liga with Real Madrid, and his countryman feels a switch away from France is the right move

Stephen Crawford

Genclerbirligi coach defends Pogba after pitch brawl

The Guinea international, brother of Man Utd star Paul, hit the headlines in Turkey after becoming involved in a spat with his fellow team-mates

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'F---ing French referees' – Balotelli rant could see him banned for Nice's remaining matches

The Italian has enjoyed a prolific couple of seasons since moving to Ligue 1 in 2016, but he may have already played his last game in France

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'Allegri would give Arsenal something special like Guardiola'

The Saints midfielder feels that the Juventus boss is on par with some of the game's current great tacticians

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'Messi was impotent, Cristiano is a better leader'

The ex-Arsenal favourite feels that the Madrid star's exploits in the Champions League quarter-finals make him more inspirational than the Argentine

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Torres: This will be my last season at Atletico

The former Liverpool icon will not continue at the Wanda Metropolitano past the end of this term, but will not retire from football

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Mourinho slams critics in thinly-veiled Neville dig

The Red Devils boss came under intense scrutiny from the club's former captain, to which the Portuguese has responded in typical fashion

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When will World Cup squads be announced?

Speculation is rife as to who should make the cut for their country, but when will we know for sure which players will participate?

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Wenger delighted by Aubameyang signing

The Gabon striker's move has yet to be finalised, but the Gunners boss was confident enough that an agreement will be reached

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Neymar will become the best... at PSG - Emery

With the Brazilian persistently being linked with a switch to Madrid, the manager insists his star turn is going nowhere

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Conte 'still happy' at Chelsea despite transfer issues

The Italian had been at loggerheads with the club's board over transfers and squad size, but on Friday his message was very different

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Alexis in line for Man Utd debut vs Yeovil

The Chilean, who completed a move from Arsenal on Monday, could make his debut on Friday as the Red Devils travel to Huish Park Stadium

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Di Francesco questions Roma over Dzeko sale

The 48-year-old has hinted that he would not be able to justify the sale of his preferred centre-forward in the January window

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Marcelo: Real Madrid feel like we're sinking

The Liga champions sit 16 points behind leaders Barcelona, with no upturn in fortunes in sight for the capital club

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'Barca tried to sign Saul Niguez'

The supremo claims the Blaugrana were priced out of a deal and took time to rubbish rumours surrounding Yannick Carrasco

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Balotelli will not be sold in January, say Nice

The striker is looking to get back to a top-level club but will not leave until the end of the season at the earliest

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Messi benched in Di Maria's FIFA side

The Argentina captain has had to make way for the PSG man, who clearly prefers the right wing all to himself!

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FIFA 18 Ultimate Team announces digital fourth kits

The European giants have been treated to a special additional kit each, courtesy of their partnership with adidas

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Liverpool set PL away day goal record

In dominating Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, the Reds have cemented their place in the record books

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Bayern's FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Squad Battle side

The boys from Bavaria didn't mess around when called upon to create one of the most overpowered squads we've seen to date

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Liverpool cannot negotiate for Hegazy - Al Ahly boss

Having failed in their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk, the Reds look set to come up short on yet another potential target

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Which football teams spend the most on wages?

A new study has revealed the sides who pay their players the most money, with few surprises

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Diego reveals offers from Real Madrid & Bayern

The attacking midfielder had the pick of the litter after three seasons with Werder Bremen, but felt Juventus was the best choice

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Silva: Watford will play to win against Man Utd

The Hornets boss claims his side are set up to pursue victory in every match, regardless of whether they play at home or away

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'Everton will be relegated if they stick with Unsworth'

The banned midfielder, born on Merseyside, believes the Toffees must act quickly or face dropping into the Championship

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Wenger: Manchester City are on another planet

The Premier League leaders have impressed the French boss, though his own side have been enjoying getting one up on their fierce rivals

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Ronaldo hits lowest point in over a decade

The Real Madrid man has suffered a surprisingly poor start to the season - the worst he has endured in quite some time

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Osman: Moyes would do a good job immediately

The Toffees hero feels his old boss would slip in seamlessly if he was to return to Merseyside, but isn't sure about the Scot as a long-term solution

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Mourinho expects Ibra to return in 2017

The Swede has been sidelined with a knee injury that many expected to end his career, but his boss feels that he could return before 2018

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Racism & sexism on the rise in UK football

At a time when football has never been so popular, there is still an ugly side to the beautiful game - and it appears to be getting worse

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Mourinho: The real reason I'm a better coach now

The Portuguese insists that he can keep a lid on his ego, and believes Man Utd's stellar start to the season "means nothing" at present

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Messi theme park set to launch in 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo may have his own museum in his home town of Madeira, but his Argentine rival will soon have something far more exciting

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Lacazette: Prem referees can be dangerous

The French striker has had a decent start to life at the Emirates, but admits life in the English top flight is taking some getting used to

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Hodgson: Palace need to 'run their b****cks off'

The Eagles have yet to find the net and still have zero points, but hard work could see them end their current slump, according to their new boss

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Miki backs Mou over 'PlayStation football' dig

The Armenian is in full agreement with his manager, stressing the importance of full concentration until the final whistle is blown

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Edgar Davids sues League of Legends

The Dutchman, who turned out in midfield for a vast number of Europe's top clubs, has won a lawsuit against the developers of the online multiplayer

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Neymar's PSG debut delayed

The former Barcelona star's transfer documents were not finalised until after midnight on Friday, meaning he will have to watch from the stands

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Celtic vs Hearts: Preview & TV

The Bhoys get their title defence under way in Glasgow with a visit from a Jam Tarts team going through big backroom changes

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