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Allegri: Benched Dybala needed rest

The number of games played by the Argentine means it is inevitable he will be on the bench sometimes, says the Juventus manager

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Santa Cruz: Manchester City are not normal

The former Blues striker admits those at the Etihad Stadium have achieved something quite remarkable, but has warned they have won nothing yet

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Wenger questions Ox Liverpool move

The England international has only started five Premier League games since joining the Reds, leading his former manager to question a summer transfer

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Pardew: Evans exit possible in January

The Northern Ireland international defender could be allowed to leave West Brom during the January transfer window, according to his manager

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Terim returns for fourth Galatasaray spell

Having first been appointed by the club in 1996, the vastly-experienced coach is back to take charge of the of Turkish giants once again

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Paulinho shrugs off critics ahead of Clasico

Having proved the doubters wrong with six La Liga goals so far, the Brazilian midfielder claims opinions about his ability do not concern him

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Arsenal, City and Chelsea offered Zaha hope

The Ivory Coast international has inspired Crystal Palace's rise up the Premier League table, but Roy Hodgson is not sure he can keep the forward

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Mourinho escapes punishment for dive jibe

The FA has confirmed that no formal action will be taken against the Manchester United manager over his comments ahead of a clash with City

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Coman extends Bayern deal to 2023

The France international forward has extended his contract with the Bundesliga champions for another three years

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No FA action over Manchester derby row

After clashes between players in the wake of the Manchester derby, the FA has confirmed no "formal action" will be taken against the clubs

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Rooney hails Everton's invigorated character after comeback win

After the Toffees came from a goal down to beat the Swans 3-1, Wayne Rooney credited a newfound strength of character under their new manager

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Allardyce reveals Toffees' transfer plans

With a clutch of senior players on their way back to fitness, Everton manager Sam Allardyce is not preparing for a busy transfer window.

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Moyes: I can do any job in football

Despite failing at Manchester United, Real Sociedad and Sunderland, the West Ham boss is not short of self-confidence

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Mbappe: Neymar immediately took me under his wing

The teenage French sensation found it easy to integrate after his big money move due to a certain Brazilian team-mate

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Iniesta: Clasico won't decide Liga title race

Saturday's clash with Los Blancos will be important but not decisive for the Blaugrana's Liga title hopes, the captain has said

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Messi hopes for early Christmas present

The Barcelona superstar hopes his men can head into the festivities on a high with a Clasico win over Zinedine Zidane's men

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Rafinha available for Clasico

The midfielder has been out for eight months and is finally in line to make his comeback, just in time for the clash with Real Madrid

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Juventus still monitoring Emre Can

With the Germany international out of contract at the end of the season, the Serie A champions have confirmed they remain interested

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Mourinho backs Lukaku celebration

The Manchester United manager supported his striker after he did not celebrate a goal against the Baggies

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Coutinho won't comment on Liverpool future

The Brazilian playmaker was defended by his team-mate following rumours of a potential January move to Camp Nou

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Lingard claims second goal for Man United

The winger's strike was deflected by Ahmed Hegazi in Sunday's win over West Brom, but he insists his shot was on target and heading in

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Mourinho: Man United lost ambition

After West Brom hit back to force a nervy finale against the Red Devils, the manager accepted his side eased towards the end on Sunday

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Conte avoids Van Dijk interest rumours

The Dutchman was an unused substitute as Southampton lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, but the Chelsea boss would not open up about a potential bid for him

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'Chelsea deserve credit as well as Man City'

While the league leader's form has grabbed all the headlines, Conte believes his team are also worthy of praise afer eight league wins in 10

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Allegri defends Dybala from Nedved

The Argentine has been far from his best in recent weeks but Allegri believes he can return to his previous form if he concentrates on football

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AC Milan won't sell Donnarumma

The Rossoneri's chief executive has reiterated the young goalkeeper will not be allowed to leave the club despite receiving abuse from fans

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Ligue 1 follows La Liga lead by adopting VAR

Video assistant referees will be used in the French top-flight from next season, the Ligue de Football Professionnel has confirmed

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Calabria extends AC Milan contract

The Italy U21 international right-back has signed fresh terms, extending his stay at the San Siro for another three years on top of his previous deal

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Calvert-Lewin among new deals at Everton

The promising trio have all signed new long-term contracts at Goodison Park after convincing the club of their worth in the present and future

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Mourinho asked to explain derby comments

The FA has asked the Manchester United manager to explain comments he made prior to Sunday's Premier League clash with City at Old Trafford

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Hodgson concerned about Benteke

The Belgian has yet to score this season and the former England manager is concerned about the forward's lack of form this season

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Rooney morphs into Europe's most efficient attacker

Having scored five goals in his last four Premier League appearances, the Everton man tops Europe's shot-conversion charts

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Wilshere no closer to new Arsenal contract

After making his first Premier League start of the season, the midfielder says he is no clearer about his future at the Gunners

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Zidane: I won't request January signings

The France international twice hit the woodwork against Al Jazira but his coach is not pushing for a replacement

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Klopp: Liverpool had enough chances to win

The Liverpool manager was forced into altering his team's set-up multiple times against West Brom but believes his team failed to put away chances

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Guardiola considering January buys

His side hold an 11-point lead at the top of the table, but the coach feels his side may struggle to maintain their momentum without reinforcements

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Al Jazira boss to borrow Mou's buses to stop Madrid!

Dutch coach Henk ten Cate has called on the help of the Manchester United manager, who has been criticised for his perceived negative tactics

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Gundogan: City haven't won anything

The Blues are taking nothing for granted despite an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League, according to the midfielder

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Willian: Chelsea will keep fighting for title

Although the Blues are 11 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City, the Brazilian isn't giving up on defending the league crown

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PSG avoid punishment as Lille given transfer ban

A Ligue 1 side has been punished for flouting regulations - but it is not the league leaders, despite smashing the transfer record over the summer

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Alderweireld out until February

The Tottenham manager has confirmed that his Belgian central defender is still two months away from making his comeback

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'Donnarumma not angling for Milan exit'

Reports have claimed that the Italy international's agent wants the deal he signed in the summer annulled due to him being pressurised into signing

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Colombia star banned for 'racist' gesture

The Boca Juniors star caused controversy following a clash with Kim Jin-su in November, though he is unlikely to miss any World Cup matches

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Bosz braced for the boot at Dortmund

After seeing his side lose 2-1 at home to Bundesliga strugglers Werder Bremen, the under-fire coach admitted that his days at the helm may be numbered

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Schmelzer: Dortmund are 'really s**t'

After his side suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen, captain of the out-of-sorts Bundesliga side did not hold back in his assessment

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Fornals to miss Barcelona game

The midfielder is understood to have fainted during training and is currently in hospital receiving treatment

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Guardiola proud of City starlets despite defeat

Tosin Adarabioyo, Brahim Diaz and Phil Foden earned praise from their coach for their displays at Shakhtar Donetsk

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Dembele steps up Barcelona training

After three months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, Barcelona's record signing is closing in on a return to action

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Man United target Goretzka injured again

Bundesliga high-flyers Schalke have confirmed their star midfielder has been ruled out again amid links with the Premier League

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Burnley winger Brady needs surgery

After suffering a patellar tendon tear in a challenge with Leicester City defender Harry Maguire, the Ireland international needs surgery

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Zlatan could play Manchester derby - Mourinho

The Red Devils boss aimed a dig at Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola after his team sealed Champions League qualification against CSKA

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'Icardi could help Madrid'

The Inter Milan striker has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and has been praised by his former team-mate

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Pep: Carroll is better in the air than our defenders

The striker's power in the air means Man City will take nothing for granted on Sunday, says the Catalan coach

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Berizzo discharged from hospital

After undergoing an operation on his prostate cancer, the Sevilla manager was released from hospital

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Robbie Brady in hospital over 'serious' injury

The Burnley boss confirmed that the winger has been taken to hospital after a nasty clash with Leicester defender Harry Maguire

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Valverde: Umtiti injury cost Barcelona two points

The Frenchman is set for eight weeks out with a hamstring injury and his manager bemoaned the defender's absence

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Southgate: Alli can hurt Belgium

The two nations are set to meet in the final Group G game at the 2018 World Cup and the Three Lions boss has belief in his young team's chances

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Dembele return 'difficult' for Clasico

The France international had been hoping to kick-start his career with the La Liga giants in a meeting with Real Madrid, but he may now miss out

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Ribery and Muller back in Bayern training

Jupp Heynckes could have two key men available again for the Bundesliga game against Hannover on Saturday

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Simeone hoping for more Griezmann goals

After the striker broke his eight-game duck in style, his manager is hoping he'll hit his stride and find the target more regularly

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Griezmann eyeing Chelsea scalp

After breaking a run of eight games without a goal, the Atletico Madrid striker has his eyes on topping the Premier League side

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FA rejects Everton's Niasse appeal

The Toffees striker went to ground under a challenge from Scott Dann, and has now been suspended for two games, against Southampton and West Ham

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Carvajal faces UEFA investigation

The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body is to investigate the Merengue defender over the player's controversial yellow card

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Everton fined by UEFA over fan trouble

After a Toffees fan appeared to strike opposition goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, the Premier League side have been fined

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Chiellini to miss Barcelona match

Juventus have confirmed their defence will be without the experienced centre-back for Wednesday's Champions League game

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Guardiola puts ball in Foden's court

After the highly-rated teenager made his Manchester City debut against Feyenoord, the manager said how far he goes is up to him

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Conte unhappy with Chelsea schedule

With the Blues facing away trips to Qarabag and Liverpool in the space of four days, their Italian coach has hit out at his team's hectic schedule

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Clement: No back injury for Abraham

Despite the young striker being forced off on a stretcher against Burnley, the Swansea manager expects the on-loan attacker to recover quickly

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Sarri defends sacked Ventura

The Napoli forward scored in his side's win over Milan on Saturday, fresh from being left on the bench as Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup

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Montella: We need patience while growing

Although his side slipped to a sixth league loss of the season, going down 2-1 at Napoli, the Milan boss was happy with their performance

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Hodgson accuses Niasse of diving

The striker went to ground durng the Toffees' 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace as the Eagles yet again failed to record a Premier League victory

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Allegri rejects Italy speculation

Although he would be interested in coaching the Azzurri in the future, the Juventus boss says he is happy where he is for now

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England call up Gunn for Brazil

The on-loan Norwich City goalkeeper, son of former Scotland international Bryan, has been called up from the Under-21s to replace Jack Butland

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Lopetegui: Spain must take advantage of windows

With his side having only a handful of matches to prepare for the World Cup, La Roja's boss wants his team to make the best of their time together

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Jesus: I haven't made Brazil WC squad yet

Despite scoring his eighth international goal in a win against Japan, the Man City striker thinks he still has work to do to earn a World Cup spot

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Mane stars as Senegal confirm World Cup berth

The Liverpool star proved crucial in booking his nation's place in Russia, their first finals since the Japan/South Korea tournament 15 years ago

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Federer: It was a clear penalty!

After Corry Evans conceded a doubtful spot-kick in a 1-0 win in Thursday's play-off, the Swiss tennis legend defended the decision

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Wilshere given assurances by Wenger

Although he is yet to start a game in the Premier League this season, the midfielder insists he is happy to stay with the Gunners

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Kahn: Nagelsmann 'too young' for Bayern

The legendary goalkeeper says the club should not appoint the Hoffenheim boss, believing he is years away from being ready for the job

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Gotze: I'm happy to be back!

Having struggled with his fitness since scoring the winner in the 2014 World Cup final, the midfielder is happy to be back in action

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I have a point to prove - Moyes

The Scot has underwhelmed in each job since leaving Everton but he is concentrated on a quick turnaround in his new job to show he is a good manager

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Messi denies influencing Argentina squad

After dragging the Albiceleste to the World Cup almost single-handedly, the Barcelona star has denied having a say in his team's roster choices

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Messi drops Newell's hint as Barca deal ticks down

The Argentine admits that he does not know what the future holds as his deal at Camp Nou edges towards its expiration date

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Football Twitter in #280characters

The social media platform has extended its character limit - and clubs are taking full advantage...

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Klopp confirms Wijnaldum injury

A 3-0 win at Anfield over the Slovenians came at a cost for the Reds, with the midfielder replaced by Jordan Henderson in the first half

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Heynckes: Difficult for Bayern to catch leaders PSG

The Bundesliga side cannot overtake Paris Saint-Germain at the summit of Group B, according to their manager

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Lewandowski fit to face Dortmund – Heynckes

The Bayern Munich manager believes his star striker will be fit to face their rivals in the Bundesliga on Saturday

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Zidane enjoying Madrid challenge

The pressure is on for Madrid's coach after a shock 2-1 defeat to Girona at the weekend, but Zizou insists that he is thriving

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Milan's Biglia suffers knee injury

The Argentina international is set for a spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed he is suffering from a knee injury

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Bosz: Aubameyang will break scoring drought

Despite the Gabon star drawing a blank in three successive appearances, his coach is sure the goals will return sooner rather than later

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Sarri: Guardiola is a sacred monster

The Napoli coach hailed his Champions League opponent as "the best coach in the world" and took a modest approach when being compared to him

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Koeman: Giroud failure caused Everton sacking

The inability to sign a high-class forward to replace Romelu Lukaku has been cited by Dutchman for his departure from Goodison Park

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Buffon: Italy must qualify for WC

Ahead of a two-legged play-off against Sweden in November, the legendary goalkeeper insists his country must be at the World Cup

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No date set for Gareth Bale return - Zidane

The Wales international remains a doubt for the key Champions League clash against his former side Tottenham

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Others are better than me, says award winner Zidane

He beat Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri to the prestigious prize, but the two-time Champions League winning coach denies he's the best around

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Bosz: Dortmund should have won

Despite remaining top of the Bundesliga, the coach knows his side gave up important points by drawing at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday

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Icardi targets 100 Inter goals

Ahead of Sunday's Serie A derby at home to AC Milan, the Nerazzurri captain revealed that he has set a goals target for his time at San Siro

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Hughes: Man City loss will not define season

There were no excuses from Stoke City boss Mark Hughes as his side were taught a lesson in a 7-2 thrashing at Manchester City.

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Juanfran confident of Atleti CL glory

After losing in the final of the European Cup twice in the last four seasons, the defender believes his side will eventually win the competition

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Southgate: England lack big players

With his team booed during a 1-0 win over Slovenia, the Three Lions manager has pleaded for fans to lay off and support the players

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Santos explains Ronaldo benching

The Portugal boss explained a lack of fitness was behind his decision to name the Real Madrid superstar on the bench against Andorra

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Liverpool-bound Keita sent off in Guinea defeat

The RB Leipzig man saw red once again, this time for his country, as the hosts were rolled over in front of their own fans

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Blow for Man Utd as Fellaini suffers injury

With Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick already out, Jose Mourinho could now be without the Belgium midfielder for the Premier League game at Liverpool

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Ronaldo benched for Andorra match

Just one booking away from a ban, the four-time Ballon d'Or winner will not be risked from the off in a huge qualifier for his country

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Jankauskas: Ban Kane to stop him

Edgaras Jankauskas believes the only way to stop the on-fire England striker is denying him stadium entry

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Gabigol retains World Cup dream

Although he has only scored one goal in 2017, the 21-year-old striker insists he can go to the 2018 World Cup with his national team

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Southgate plays down Wilshere World Cup hopes

Despite reports the Arsenal midfielder could be a wildcard Russia pick, England's boss played down his selection chances for 2018

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Ings determined to earn LFC place

As he battles his way back from a second serious injury, once-capped England international is determined to make it at Liverpool.

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Strachan credits footballing gods

After Martin Skrtel's last-gasp own goal handed the side a 1-0 home win over Slovakia, the team's manager hailed divine intervention

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Southgate: Hell of a lot of work to do

Harry Kane booked the side's place at the World Cup with a 1-0 home win against Slovenia, but the manager knows they must be better before next summer

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Dyche hails 'mixed football'

The Clarets are currently sixth in the Premier League and their manager has lavished his side with praise after a 1-0 win at Goodison Park

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Wenger confirms Welbeck injury

The forward is expected to miss at least two Gunners Premier League matches, while Mesut Ozil will sit out Wednesday's EFL Cup tie

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Ribery defends shirt sub tantrum

The Frenchman has defended his actions after throwing away his shirt when he was substituted in Tuesday's Champions League win over Anderlecht

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Juve missing Khedira and Marchiso for Barca tie

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that his side will be missing the midfield duo when they travel to Camp Nou to face the La Liga giants on Tuesday

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Mane apologises for 'accidental collision' with Ederson

After being shown a red card for catching Ederson with a high boot, the Liverpool star apologised to the Manchester City goalkeeper.

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Spalletti thrilled to keep Perisic

The Serie A outfit expect a lot from the winger after signing a new contract at the club, says the Italian manager

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'Davinson Sanchez should've stayed at Ajax'

Tottenham's club-record signing should have remained at the Eredivisie side, according to the club's chief executive

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WC qualifier to be replayed after ref ban

The South African Football Association denies all wrongdoing after FIFA ordered a World Cup qualifier against Senegal to be replayed

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Man City hit out at La Liga president

After the La Liga chief called for spending to be restricted, the Premier League side hit out with some strong words

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Mbappe rejected Arsenal to join PSG

At his presentation as the latest jewel in the Paris Saint-Germain crown, Kylian Mbappe confirmed he rejected a move to Arsenal.

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Klopp attracted Oxlade-Chamberlain

The former Arsenal man has revealed the reasons behind his deadline day switch from the Gunners to their Premier League rivals

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Vardy defends Alli over gesture

The England and Leicester City striker says a middle-finger gesture from the Spurs attacker does not warrant investigation from FIFA

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Wilshere: I can't get a game!

Despite being named in the Gunners' 25-man Premier League squad, the midfielder has complained he doesn't play for the club regularly

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Cazorla not in Arsenal PL squad

The injured Spaniard has been left out of Arsene Wenger's Premier League selection, but a fit-again England international is included

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Barca chief denies Messi contract stand-off

Barcelona director Albert Soler insists there is no problem with Lionel Messi's new contract, which remains unsigned.

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Ferguson nearly quit Man Utd before treble

The year before leading the club to Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League honours, the legendary Scot considered walking away from Old Trafford

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Barca refused to pay €200m Coutinho asking price

The La Liga giants identified the Brazilian playmaker as a top target following the departure of Neymar, but they were unable to get a deal done

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Vidal: Sanchez to City was made up

The Chile midfielder believes reports linking his international colleague with a big-money deadline day transfer were fabricated

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Ramos not considering retirement

Despite his international centre-half colleague confirming that he will quit after the 2018 World Cup, the Blancos skipper is planning to play on

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Mendy returns to former club Nice

After spending a single season in the Premier League with the Foxes, the midfielder has returned to his former club

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Verratti: Barca speculation was difficult

Having ditched his agent over comments made about a proposed move to Spain, the Italy star admits it was a complicated period

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Conte 'totally committed' to Chelsea

Despite hoping new arrivals come in at Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes, the Italian has asserted his commitment to the Blues

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Pochettino: Wembley not the problem

After Chris Wood's late goal earned a 1-1 draw, the Spurs head coach dismissed any suggestion that his side are suffering a hoodoo at their new home

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Huddersfield Town sign Rob Green

After being released from his Leeds United contract by mutual consent, the former England goalkeeper has joined the Premier League side for a season

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Pogba hails Man United's goalscoring subs

Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini both stepped off the bench to find the net and secure three points for the Red Devils

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Benitez wants Newcastle signings after win

The Magpies were left celebrating after an emphatic victory at St. James' Park, but their manager wants to see new faces at the club

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Wolves, Forest provide cup shocks

Southampton and Newcastle United exited the EFL Cup to Championship sides Wolves and Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

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Henderson: Liverpool belong in CL

The Reds ended a three-year exile from the group stage in spectacular style after overcoming the Bundesliga side 6-3 on aggregate

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West Brom tie Dawson to new deal

With the Baggies flying high in the Premier League after two wins from their first two matches, the defender has signed a new three-year deal

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Southgate should end Rooney's England career - Hurst

England's 1966 World Cup hero says the country's record scorer should not be recalled by the Three Lions manager

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Klopp '100 per cent' ready to welcome Coutinho back

Repeated interest in the Brazilian from the Catalan side has not jeopardised the player's bond with his manager, the German himself claims

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Ronaldo furiously reacts to failed ban appeal

Spain's Administrative Court of Sport has upheld the Portuguese star's suspension, prompting outrage from the attacker himself

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Icardi: Argentina have world's best attack

The Inter man has been included in Jorge Sampaoli's squad ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers alongside the likes of Paulo Dybala and Sergio Aguero

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Rojo returns to Man Utd training

After undergoing surgery on a knee injury sustained in April, the Argentine has returned to training with the Red Devils

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Weigl back in Dortmund training

After breaking his ankle in a Bundesliga draw with Augsburg in May, the BVB midfielder has returned to full training

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Thiago and Martinez return to Bayern training

After missing Die Roten's first league game of the new season, the midfield pair returned to full training on Tuesday

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Andone tempted by Burnley move

The striker, who scored 14 goals last season, has been the subject of a bid from the Premier League club and admits he is tempted to leave

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Spalletti wants to keep Candreva

Despite reports a deal has been agreed with the Blues, the Nerazzurri coach is determined to keep the winger at San Siro

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Agent: Draxler not leaving PSG

Despite clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal reportedly interested in the Germany international, the player's representative says he's staying

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Ancelotti wants Bayern improvement

Despite starting the league season with a dominant win with goals from two debutants, the Die Roten coach is keen to see more from his charges

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Valencia sign Murillo from Inter

In a busy day for Los Che in the transfer market, the signing of Gabriel Paulista was followed up by the arrival of a second South American defender

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Matuidi delighted to join Juventus

The midfielder joins a long list of Les Bleus idols who have pulled on the black and white shirt, and he hopes to enjoy an equally successful spell

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Keizer: Sanchez to leave Ajax

The Ajax manager is expecting to keep his squad together after the sale of Davinson Sanchez, who is on the verge of joining Spurs

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Alli vows to keep his cool

The Newcastle man's red card was the turning point in Tottenham's 2-0 win at Newcastle, with the Spurs star praising his side's mental strength

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Mane: No excuses for Watford draw

Jurgen Klopp felt a late equaliser against the Reds should not have counted, but the winger is not making any excuses for the 3-3 draw

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Conte expects six-team title race

Everton can challenge for honours this season, while six teams will battle for the Premier League title, according to the Blues boss

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Klopp: €300m for Messi seems possible

The Liverpool boss believes the Brazilian's world-record transfer from Barca to PSG makes a €300m move for for his former team-mate possible

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Liverpool tie Kent to new contract

The Reds have announced that the England U-20 international has signed a new deal at the club

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'Neymar will reach Messi level'

The Brazil coach believes the level reached by star turns at Barcelona and Real Madrid can be attained by Paris Saint-Germain's big-money signing

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Koeman: No offers made for Barkley

The Toffees boss says the attacking midfielder will remain at the club as there have been no offers for the England international

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Juve's Allegri considered resigning

After watching the Spanish giants outclass his side in Cardiff, the man in charge of the reigning Serie A champions admits he thought about quitting

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Marseille sign Amavi from Villa

The former U21 international defender has completed a move back to Ligue 1 after a proposed switch to Sevilla fell through earlier this summer

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Choupo-Moting joins Stoke City

Stoke City have made their fourth signing of the transfer window, bringing in the Cameroon international from Schalke 04

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Zidane refuses Mourinho's Bale bait

The Frenchman did not deny reports that the former Tottenham ace could make a summer move to Old Trafford, however

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Ronaldo 'vital' for Madrid - Zidane

The Portuguese international has had a curtailed pre-season but is "relaxed" ahead of the meeting with his former club, Manchester United

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Silva needs no time to settle - Pep

The former Barcelona boss says that the ex-Monaco star will be a standout for his side from the beginning and expects plenty of goals from him

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Morgan praises Mahrez attitude

The Foxes' captain has played the PFA Player of the Year 2015-16 for continuing to work hard amid links of a move elsewhere

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Toure: Pep has Barca style at City

After a trophyless campaign in his first season in England, the Catalan coach is being backed to start delivering success through a familiar model

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Cahill concerned by squad size

With Tiemoue Bakayoko and Eden Hazard missing the start of the 2017-18 campaign, the Blues skipper is aware of the need to avoid further injuries

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Chiellini: Juve have best attack

Having previously recovered from the departure of several key men, the Italy international believes the Serie A champions are actually stronger now

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Wenger: Arsenal have to cope with no CL

The Gunners manager faces his first campaign without the tournament during his time in charge of the club, but admits domestic success is his priority

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Neuer returns to Bayern training

After being out of action with a foot injury since April, the Germany goalkeeper has returned ahead of the start of the new campaign

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Messi to thrive without Neymar?

With the Brazil star on the brink of a world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain, how will Barca manage without the attacker?

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'Sigurdsson on brink of Everton move'

The Swansea boss has confirmed that the midfielder could leave the club this week to join the Goodison Park club ahead of the new season

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Jardim: Mbappe staying focused

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim believes that the highly-coveted trio are ready to play a key part in the upcoming Ligue 1 season amid speculation

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Llorente to miss start of season

Swansea City head coach Paul Clement has confirmed his star striker is not expected to be available for his team's opening game with Southampton

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Feyenoord snap up Berghuis

The Netherlands international has signed a four-year deal with the Eredivisie champions after a successful loan spell with them last season

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Sanches will stay - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti appears to have changed his mind about the future of Renato Sanches, who is set to stay with the Bundesliga champions.

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Griezmann interest pleases Simeone

The France international has been mentioned as a possible Neymar replacement, but his coach is not dismayed to see his name in the news

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Salihamidzic new Bayern director

The former Bayern midfielder, who won six Bundesliga titles with the Bavarians, has been named the club's new sporting director

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Vecino to undergo Inter medical

The Uruguay international joins new Juve man Federico Bernardeschi in leaving Florence, as he prepares to sign with the Nerazzurri

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UEFA would examine Neymar transfer

If the Parisian side were to complete a world-record swoop for the Brazil star, their finances could come under renewed scrutiny

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Man Utd charged for anti-doping breach

The centre-back will miss the UEFA Super Cup and a group stage game, while team-mate Daley Blind and the club were also given fines

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I never said I'm retiring - Cassano

The former Italy international says that he "definitely" wants to keep playing professionally but has stressed that enjoyment of the game is his aim

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Allegri: Alex Sandro not leaving Juve

Antonio Conte's side are reportedly ready to make another move for the left-back, but his coach insists he is going nowhere this summer

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Mourinho ends Fellaini exit rumours

The Belgium international had been linked with a move to Turkey, but the Red Devils boss insists he is too important to the Old Trafford outfit

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Wenger: Alexis contract saga ideal

The Gunners boss gave a confusing response with two of his star men facing departures from the Emirates Stadium in the next 12 months

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Wenger allays Lacazette injury fear

Alarm bells sounded when the new signing limped off on Sunday, but his manager assured that he was suffering no ill-effects

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Clement wants Sigurdsson saga over

The Iceland international continues to be linked to Everton and Leicester City, and his manager is running out of patience with the speculation

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Sanchez told to respect contract

The Chilean has been widely linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium, but his manager expects him back at the club soon

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Spalletti rejects Candreva to Chelsea talk

The Italian says reports a deal has been agreed with the Premier League champions for the Nerazzurri winger are false

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Conte wants Morata improvement

The Blues boss has warned the fitness level of his club-record signing needs to get better after featuring against Inter in pre-season

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Gundogan: Injury recovery is tough

After making only 10 Premier League appearances last season, the midfielder says his injury recovery is mentally tough

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Jardim jokes over Mbappe links

Widespread speculation about the forward's future has prompted the manager to crack jokes about his protection methods

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Monchi: No third Mahrez bid

The Serie A club have made a second offer for the Leicester City winger, but will not return with a third

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Executives clash over Milan spending

Roma's president and AC Milan's chief executive have clashed over the latter club's summer transfer spending spree

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Puyol urges Neymar to clarify future

As speculation of a world-record transfer to Ligue 1 continues, Carles Puyol has told the star to go public on his Barcelona future

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Weigl plans September return

A return to action on Bundesliga matchday three could be on the cards for the injured Borussia Dortmund midfielder

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Silva hints at Neymar-PSG update

As speculation surrounding the Brazilian increases, the PSG captain has suggested that there could be developments soon

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Chelsea's Miazga rejoins Vitesse

The Dutch club have announced the return of the U.S defender on loan from the Premier League champions Blues

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