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Alba 8/10, Messi impresses as Barca edge leaders Real Sociedad

On 24th July 2020, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was announced as the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year after leading the Reds to their first league title in 30 years. In doing so, Henderson became the 12th Liverpool player to win the prize - joining an exclusive club with some of the biggest names to have played at Anfield. Here is every Liverpool player who has won FWA Footballer of the Year. 1. Ian Callaghan (1973/74) Ian Callaghan played for Liverpool for 19 years...
Original author: Charlie Stewart

Mokotjo: Brentford part ways with Bafana Bafana midfielder

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé managed just 25 minutes of his side's Coupe de France clash with Saint-Étienne on Friday before he was forced off the field with what looked like a nasty ankle injury. The Frenchman was driving towards goal when he was scythed down by a late challenge from Loïc Perrin, who was initially shown a yellow card by the referee but was later sent off after VAR reviewed the incident. Mbappe's ankle appeared to turn horribly The challenge, which saw Mbappé's...
Original author: Tom Gott

5 of Football's Strangest Club Takeover Bids

With money dictating the beautiful game more than ever, football ownership and potential takeover bids are constantly talk of the town. While some can prove fruitful - think Sheikh Mansour at Manchester City - others can prove disastrous. Wigan have just watched their club be relegated to League One in gruelling fashion, as an investigation into their recent takeover and subsequent immediate falling into administration continues. Wigan's administrators have said talks with their preferred...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Nabil Bentaleb to Become Newcastle's Highest Earner if Magpies Make Permanent Deal

Newcastle would have to make Nabil Bentaleb their highest earner alongside Jonjo Shelvey if they decide to make his transfer to the club permanent. Bentaleb joined Newcastle on loan from Schalke until the end of the season in January, and the Magpies have the option to make the deal permanent if they wish to do so. Bentaleb has strengthened Newcastle's midfield Bentaleb has proven to be a useful asset since arriving on Tyneside, bolstering Newcastle's midfield options with significant quality....
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Brendan Rodgers Confirms Leicester Will Be Without 5 Key Stars for Man Utd Clash

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that his side's injury crisis has left them without five key stars ahead of Sunday's crucial meeting with Manchester United. The game looks set to be a decisive fixture in the final top-four standings, with United and Leicester separated by two places and one point heading into the game. Defeat against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side would ensure Leicester finish outside the top four, despite having been outside contenders for the league title...
Original author: Tom Gott

9 Post-Restart Breakout Stars Who You Could See More in 2020/21

With the 2019/20 Premier League season reaching its conclusion on Sunday, some managers have started to turn their focus towards next season - and even beyond. Multiple youngsters have seen increased first-team minutes at their respective clubs over recent weeks, and you would expect a few more to get some time on the pitch during the final day of the season as well. So with that said, here's a list of youngsters we're likely to see more of next season on the back of their recent performances....
Original author: Josh Sim

Sources: Barca want €100m from Utd for De Jong

It's been a largely up and down season for Tottenham Hotspur, especially since Jose Mourinho arrived to replace Mauricio Pochettino in November. Since then, Spurs seem to have gone through all the motions that every club goes through with Mourinho – only in a much shorter space of time. Spurs fans will hope that Mourinho can bring them some much needed silverware to the club in his first full season despite the controversy. If he makes it beyond summer, that is... Jose Mourinho replaced...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Fantasy Football: Group stage heroes

Although it's not been a season to remember for the greatest of reasons for Manchester City fans, their recent success with regards to their Champions League ban being overturned has lifted spirits around the Etihad. With the inevitable Liverpool trophy presentation out of the way, City will instead look forward to getting their 2019/20 league campaign ticked off in style in a bid for momentum heading into their second leg Champions League tie with Real Madrid next month. City beat Real Madrid...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

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Assessing Which Premier League Clubs Could Realistically Buy Said Benrahma This Summer

Despite missing out on automatic promotion by a narrow margin, Brentford can hold their heads high as they enter the 2019/20 Championship playoffs in search for a spot in next season's Premier League. It's been an incredible campaign for the Bees and, while the entire squad deserves applause, Said Benrahma is the name on everybody's lips. Benrahma has been one of the Championship's best players this season Benrahma has been a human highlight reel since joining Brentford in 2018. His sublime...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Manchester United Hold Talks With Bayern Munich Over Kingsley Coman Deal

Manchester United have identified Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman as a potential transfer target, and have already held talks with the Frenchman's representatives. The Red Devils are primarily focused on landing Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho this summer, but the size of any deal has made things more than a little complicated. Dortmund want in excess of £100m but United are eager to avoid surpassing the club-record £89m spent on Paul Pogba. United are still focused on landing Sancho...
Original author: Tom Gott

José Giménez Needs to Be Frank Lampard's Top Defensive Priority This Summer

You might not have noticed, but all aspects of Chelsea's defence this season have been...less than ideal. We all know about the struggles of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, but it's important to remember that his defence in front of him have been about as useful as a chocolate teapot. From right to left, very few members of the Blues' back line will emerge from this season feeling good. It's been a shambles. There has been very little aerial presence and minimal organisation, and there's even a...
Original author: Tom Gott

Leila Ouahabi joins Manchester City from Barcelona

News Tottenham head to Selhurst Park on Sunday to face Crystal Palace, knowing victory could help them seal qualification for the Europa League. Spurs, currently seventh in the Premier League, need to overhaul a one-point difference between themselves and Wolves - who face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - to reach Europe. Palace's wretched run of form has seen them drop out of the top ten and into 14th, though the Eagles could rise a place if they beat Tottenham and Newcastle lose to Liverpool....
Original author: Jude Summerfield

Saul Niguez returns to Atletico Madrid following unsuccessful Chelsea loan

Tottenham face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday at Selhurst Park, looking to secure Europa League football. Preview includes team news and more.
Original author: Jamie Spencer

Philippe Coutinho Sidelined for 3 Weeks With Hamstring Injury

It doesn't really look as if Liverpool are going to be doing much on the transfer front this summer. Having just won the league with seven games to spare, can you really blame them? As Premier League rivals look to spend big to bridge the absolutely enormous gap between themselves and the Reds, it seems the Anfield decision-makers and Jurgen Klopp are in agreement that the current group are good for another tilt at the title. Jurgen Klopp declares himself ‘100%’ happy with his squad and casts...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Ghana's position revealed as World Fifa Rankings return after six-month hiatus 

It was hardly smooth sailing, but West Brom are back in the Premier League. Everyone's favourite yo-yo club, or a 'Fahrstuhlmannschaft' as the Germans like to put it, are up into the top tier with a new look side and a fresh sense of optimism. Maybe not with heaps of optimism, mind. Having led the Championship for large spells of the season, their worrying form towards the latter end of the campaign indicates that improvements must be made. Winning just three of their final 11 matches and none...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

'Respect': Mourinho in tunnel row after UEL win

Manchester United have reignited their search for a director of football to work alongside manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after plans to do so had previously been shelved. United have explored various options over the past two years, from a traditional director of football or technical director to a transfer committee made up of ex-players like Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher. But the saga has been on and off to an almost embarrassing extent. United were initially thought to have ended their...
Original author: Jamie Spencer

Dejan Lovren 'Close' to Leaving Liverpool for Zenit St Petersburg in £10m Deal

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is nearing a move to Russian giants Zenit St. Petersburg, which would end a six-year stay on Merseyside. Lovren - who famously called himself 'one of the best defenders in the world' following Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final - has largely been surplus to requirements at Anfield this season, making just 15 appearances in all competitions. Lovren has had to settle for a bit-part role at Liverpool this season With just a year remaining on his current...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Who will manage Lionel Messi at Inter Miami?

Chelsea will look to clinch Champions League football for next season on Sunday, when they welcome Wolves to Stamford Bridge. The Blues need a result and reaction on the final day of the season, after being thrashed 5-3 by Liverpool on Wednesday. A draw will be enough to secure a top four finish, but with just one win in their last three league meetings with Wolves, the pressure is on. Frank Lampard is still without midfield youngster Billy Gilmour, while there is a “possibility” that N’Golo...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

Serge Gnabry Handed Iconic Number 7 Shirt at Bayern Munich

Domestic leagues around Europe are finally drawing to their conclusion after all the COVID furore, and although it will be a far shorter break than we've become accustomed to (thanks, Champions League), you can be sure it will be full to the brim with nonsensical transfer speculation. But fear not, we've got you covered. The bulls**t-o-meter has been cleared as Coronavirus-secure, and is ready to run the rule over a selection of the best and worst rumours July 2020 has had to offer. Strap in,...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Barcelona confirm Tottenham as opponents in Joan Gamper Trophy

ason Tottenham round off their 2019/20 Premier League campaign on Sunday with a trip to struggling Crystal Palace. While there'll be no Champions League football in north London next term, Spurs can finish sixth and secure Europa League qualification should they beat the Eagles and Wolves fail to win at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Here's what manager Jose Mourinho said during his press conference on Friday. Team News for Crystal Palace Dele Alli last played in the 3-1 loss at Sheffield...
Original author: Jude Summerfield

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