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NPFL: Jigawa Stars relegated on final day as Sunshine Stars & Wikki Tourist stay up

Italian publication Tuttosport has released its initial list of 100 candidates for the 2020 Golden Boy award, which honours the best under-21 player in Europe each year. Previous winners of the prestigious award include Rafael van der Vaart (in its inaugural year in 2003), Wayne Rooney (2004), Lionel Messi (2005), Raheem Sterling (2014) and Kylian Mbappe (2017), while last year the prize was given to Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid. Run by Tuttosport, a preliminary list of 100 talented young...
Original author: Andrew Headspeath

90min's Definitive European Player Power Rankings 2020/21: Week 14

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has insisted he is feeling ‘pretty positive’ about the prospect of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang extending his stay at the club, after months of speculation. Aubameyang has just 12 months remaining on his current deal, which is due to expire in 2021, and gossip surrounding the Gunners star has been rife, with reports suggesting he could be set to depart the Emirates this summer. With the 30-year-old far from short of potential suitors, reports claim that Arsenal...
Original author: Ross Jackson

Tsimikas still waiting for his Liverpool chance under 'best manager in the world' Klopp

Atlético Madrid are a strange team to watch right now. And you can't help but wonder if their two-legged Champions League victory over Liverpool has papered over the cracks of what has been really quite a disappointing season for them. SHOP ATLÉTICO MADRID: Get the latest gear from Nike! Sitting in sixth-place while the La Liga season was suspended, Diego Simeone knew full well that his side needed to hit the ground running with a victory. And before this weekend's returning game at Athletic...
Original author: Josh Sim

Never mind Neymar, Barca can't afford Eric Garcia

Prior to the Premier League's enforced three-month hiatus, West Ham were actually playing pretty well. A solid 4-4-2 formation had been settled on by manager David Moyes, the players were knocking the ball around with more confidence and, overall, the Hammers looked pretty dangerous going forward. But as so often happens at West Ham, the results didn't marry up with the nature of the performances. West Ham were on top against Arsenal, but David Moyes' side slipped to defeat. Resolute displays...
Original author: Toby Cudworth

Messi Barca's best once again, carrying Blaugrana to bounce-back win

Andreas Pereira has no real future at Manchester United. Despite signing a new contract just last year and getting a solid run in the team between September and December and then briefly in January, the Belgium-born Brazilian quickly fell out of favour once Bruno Fernandes arrived and performances took a sharp turn for the better. Pereira didn’t even make the matchday squad for two of United’s last three Premier League games and was an unused substitute for the other. With strong competition...
Original author: Jamie Spencer

2021 Kopa Trophy nominees announced

Japhet Tanganga has been ruled out of Tottenham's return to Premier League action with a suspected fracture to his back. Spurs resume their top flight campaign after a three-month coronavirus-enforced hiatus with the visit of Manchester United on Friday. The break has given Jose Mourinho the opportunity to welcome Harry Kane, Moussa Sissoko, Heung-min Son and Steven Bergwijn back into the side after time on the treatment table, but Spurs have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of their...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Anatomy of a Goal: Paul Gascoigne's Iconic Volley Against Scotland

They don't make footballers like Paul Gascoigne anymore. No one plays with quite the same boyish charm, enthusiasm and imagination of the former England international. An assortment of mesmerisingly skilful and creative players have come along since Gazza hung up his boots in 2004, but the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are almost too polished, too perfect. You could not take your eyes off Paul Gascoigne in full flight Gazza played with an innocence. He was imperfect. He didn't...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Amanda Staveley confirms commitment to developing Newcastle's women's team

Mohamed Salah turns 28 today, and if anyone deserves a happy birthday, it's him. In his three years as a Liverpool player, the Egyptian has reached a level of superstardom few who'd watched him at Chelsea might have expected, while he has set record after record as one of the Premier League finest ever African players. In celebration of Salah day, then, we've ranked all 20 African players ever to turn out for Liverpool's first team. 20. Sean Dundee (South Africa) Sean Dundee Sean Dundee is a...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Why Kaizer Chiefs fired Hunt: Radebe opines what might have contributed to sacking

Brescia owner Massimo Cellino has said that the club's midfield wonderkid Sandro Tonali sees his future in Italy ahead of this summer's transfer window. Tonali has attracted multiple admirers across Europe during a breakout season for the struggling Serie A club; drawing comparisons to calcio legend Andrea Pirlo. The 20-year-old playmaker has been linked with various top clubs, and the Premier League has been touted as a possible destination, with Liverpool and Manchester City both listed...
Original author: Declan Houten

Trent Alexander-Arnold names his favourite teammates to pass to & dream 5-a-side team

Sometimes Arsenal's transfer policy looks like a touch of genius, and other times, it's about as easy to understand as Wingdings. SHOP ARSENAL: Get the latest kits at Adidas! For every Matteo Guendouzi who looks like they'll be playing at the top level for years to come, there's a David Luiz who outstays their welcome, clogging up the wage bill and holding up the development of the next Tony Adams in Arsenal's academy. Arsène Wenger left Arsenal with a stagnant, aging squad The post-Wenger era...
Original author: Declan Houten

Sources: Arsenal reject Balogun bid, want $64m

News After three long, agonising months of waiting, Norwich will finally get the chance to begin their journey to Premier League redemption - when they take on Southampton at Carrow Road. The Canaries are currently six points away from safety, and know that victory is here imperative ahead of some difficult fixtures in the coming weeks against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United. #MondayMotivation Today is the start of a massive week.. Last preparations the next few days and then back to...
Original author: Josh Sim

Arsenal Poised to Open Talks With Mohamed Elneny Over a Contract Extension

There's another massive fixture this Tuesday in the Bundesliga, as struggling Werder Bremen host champions elect Bayern Munich at the Weser Stadium. With Bayern's eighth title in a row all but sealed now, the onus will be on Werder Bremen to show some of their historic fight and zeal to get something out of this match to keep their survival hopes alive. But with Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski returning from suspension and Serge Gnabry from injury, Bayern are ominously back to full...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

5 Stats That Prove Robert Lewandowski Is Silly, Silly Good

Newcastle have started discussions over a possible move for Marcos Alonso, with Chelsea stepping up their interest in Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell. The Magpies are awaiting confirmation of a takeover by a consortium bankrolled by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the prospective ownership apparently keen to spend in the transfer market. 29-year-old Spain international Alonso appears not to be in Frank Lampard's long-term plans at Stamford Bridge, with the Chelsea manager...
Original author: Declan Houten

Source: LAFC near deal for Colombian striker

Napoli forward Dries Mertens was close to agreeing a move to Chelsea this summer, before a change of heart meant he will now be extending his stay in Italy beyond the 2019/20 season. The 33-year-old became Gli Azzurri's all-time top goalscorer on Saturday night when he netted his 122nd goal during a 1-1 draw with Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final. He was set to become a free agent in the summer, with many teams including Inter and Newcastle setting their sights on signing him – but Kristof...
Original author: Josh Sim

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd & Liverpool set to battle for Saul

News Napoli and Juventus will meet in Rome on Wednesday night in the highly anticipated Coppa Italia final after the two teams qualified for the showpiece last week. Juventus, who crept through on away goals after a goalless draw against Milan on Saturday, were denied in last year's final by Lazio. Ronaldo misses a penality- Coppa Italia: Semi-Final Second Leg Napoli haven't tasted Coppa Italia success since 2014. The Partenopei's 1-1 draw on Sunday night with Inter was enough to see them...
Original author: Myles Cutliffe

LaLiga trains women's football coaches in Nigeria

The Championship is a notoriously tough division to escape from and this season has been no exception. Heading into the restart, the two automatic promotion spots look to be locked up, but there are no less than 11 teams still battling for the four playoff spots, including eight sides separated by just six points. The run-in promises to be full of more of the same excitement we are lucky enough to be treated to every season, so here's a breakdown of the sides with the best chance of making it...
Original author: Tom Gott

Napoli vs Juventus: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction

90min previews Napoli vs Juventus in Serie A, with team news, predicted lineups, TV channel/live stream details an score prediction.
Original author: Tom Gott

Player loan terminated due to TikTok use

Thomas Muller has moved to clarify comments that appeared to criticise the club for pressing ahead with transfer plans, while first-team players waive 20% of their salary to help pay staff. Muller appeared frustrated when asked a question about Bayern Munich's interest in Kai Havertz, following his side's 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt that booked their place in the German Cup final. One or two eyebrows were raised when he claimed there was a 'paradox' in the club's finances, but...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Klopp on Liverpool's title: 'Best thing I could ever imagine"

When Paul Pogba doesn’t start for Manchester United in Friday night’s first game back it should not be unexpected given the circumstances and the player’s long road to fitness. It is entirely logical and not at all controversial, but you can bet that the latter is how it will be framed and reported when the United XI is published an hour before kick-off against Tottenham and the Frenchman’s name is only listed among the substitutes. Pogba last started a game for United nine months ago Large...
Original author: Jamie Spencer

Kaizer Chiefs defender Frosler among six players withdrawn from Bafana Bafana squad

W30+ So, we've sampled a fair bit of the Bundesliga, a few games here and there from La Liga and the Coppa Italia, and a ridiculous amount of the Belarusian Premier League. But finally, the return of the Premier League is upon us. That means those of us with the fantasy bug can start drafting and redrafting our teams ahead of the first fixtures on Wednesday night. There's just one small problem: the form book has gone completely out of the window. Aside from the behind closed doors friendlies...
Original author: Jude Summerfield

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