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Ronaldo backs Neymar for next World Cup despite Brazil doubts

sens Juventus are plotting a move for Atalanta wing-back Robin Gosens this summer as Maurizio Sarri attempts to bolster his options ahead of next season. Gosens will be on full view for the Bianconeri at the weekend as a red-hot Atalanta travel to Turin to take on Sarri's table-toppers at the Allianz Stadium. Atalanta will be looking to secure their tenth Serie A victory on the bounce when they visit Juventus on Saturday night Corriere di Torino (via Football Italia) understand that Juve will...
Original author: James Cormack
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ISL 2020-21: Manolo Marquez has brought out the best from his Indian players

On 9 July 2006, Lily Allen's Smile knocked Shakira's Hips Don't Lie off top spot in the UK charts. It is a testament to the World Cup final served up by France and Italy that this isn't considered the day's most controversial event. After 120 minutes, two goals, eight successful spot kicks and one notorious head butt, the curtain came down on the 2006 World Cup, with Italy crowned world champions for the first time since 1982. The final was a story of redemption and fatal decision making....
Original author: Ali Rampling
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Are East Bengal liable for players under long contracts after Quess' exit?

Manchester City starlet Phil Foden has lavished praise on Mason Greenwood, calling the Manchester United striker the best finisher he's ever seen. Greenwood has been in a fantastic form since the Premier League returned in June, netting three goals in his last four games, including a fine brace against Bournemouth last Saturday. The 18-year-old's lethal finishing has earned him a lot of admirers and Foden has become the latest to tip the Bradford-born youngster for superstardom. Phil Foden and...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson
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'It’s once in a lifetime opportunity' – Oboabona reveals Dinamo Batumi’s title ambition

Cristiano Ronaldo bounced Juventus into a 2-0 lead inside ten second half minutes at San Siro, taking the Turin giants ten points clear at the top of Serie A after second-placed Lazio's surprise slip up against Lecce. Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled one back for Milan with a 62nd-minute penalty and by the time the clock had ticked over to 68, the Rossoneri were in the lead. Two-nil down, ha? OK 2-0 per voi, eh? OK@Ibra_official #MilanJuve #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/SiFn4AL9tx — AC Milan (@acmilan)...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom
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Marega bags 13th goal of the season as Porto triumph over Tondela

We've all heard of Tanguy Ndombele by now, right? You know, that fella with all the talent in the world, has an agenda against tracking back and supposedly hates his manager to the point that he'll no longer play under him, yeah...that guy. Jose Mourinho has been critical of Ndombele since his arrival but insists he's trying to get the very best out of him While there doesn't appear to be much truth in the portrayed Cold War-esque rift between Ndombele and Jose Mourinho, something seems a...
Original author: James Cormack
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NFF President Pinnick: Time for Super Eagles to beat Sierra Leone 4-0

Newcastle United's prospective new owners are keen to make Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly the 'cornerstone' of their ambitious, new project on Tyneside. The consortium, controversially backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has been in discussions to buy the Magpies in a £300m deal for some time, with the buyers now waiting on the Premier League's green light for the takeover to be completed. While the process has been drawn out and fraught with complications, the Magpies'...
Original author: James Cormack
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Barcelona missed out on Haaland and Courtois signings, reveals ex-Camp Nou director

Leicester could be without James Maddison for the majority of their Champions League race due to the hip injury that has seen the midfielder miss the Foxes last two fixtures. Maddison was absent from Leicester's victory over Crystal Palace and draw with Arsenal after aggravating a hip problem during Leicester's defeat to Everton. The Foxes had been comfortably on course to finish in the Champions League places before the coronavirus halted football, but now face a tense end to the season to...
Original author: Ali Rampling
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Spain captain Ramos equals Buffon's international record

Exclusive - Wolverhampton Wanderers are continuing their search for a new sporting director, with Hull City head of recruitment Lee Darnbrough high on their wish list. Wolves lost former director Kevin Thelwell back in February as he left to take up a role as head of sport with New York Red Bulls, and they have been looking for a suitable replacement ever since. Kevin Thelwell left Wolves in February A source has confirmed to 90min that Wolves' preference is to maintain a British presence in...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Drab Draw Between the Netherlands and Spain Sums Up Futility of November International Break

Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fàbregas has revealed how he needed the help of a furious Diego Costa to get through to manager Antonio Conte. The Spaniard started just 13 Premier League games during Conte's title-winning 2016/17 season and instead had to settle for regular minutes off the bench, overlooked for the more defensive pairing of N'Golo Kanté and Nemanja Matić. Conte preferred Nemanja Matic & N'Golo Kante Fàbregas missed the first seven games of Conte's famous unbeaten run, but...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Pitso Mosimane maintains unbeaten start at Al Ahly with Pyramids draw  

Footballers are some of the most recognisable people on the planet. You don't even need to be a fan of the sport to know who some of the big guns are. We all know how they look now, but how could you recognise some of the game's top players from earlier in their careers? Some look very similar, but some look... well, just see for yourself. 1. Manuel Neuer @Manuel_Neuer Back In The Days...#MiaSanMia #FCB @FCBayern Here Is Your Boy When He Was A Kid ! One Of The Best Ever...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Top Five: Africans who made their debut during the international break

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his players will have to be wary of Jack Grealish ahead of the Red Devils' meeting with Aston Villa on Thursday evening. Grealish has been heavily linked with a switch to United in the summer, with the Red Devils waiting to see how Villa's relegation fight plays out before making a move. The Villa captain impressed when the pair drew 2-2 in December, opening the scoring with a fabulous solo strike, and Solskjaer admits he remains wary...
Original author: Ali Rampling
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France 0-0 Portugal: No Euro 2016 revenge for Les Bleus

Champions League qualification has had an air of predictability about it in the English top flight over the past 15 years. Manchester City and Tottenham have extended the 'big four' into the 'big six' to add a little bit of flavour and excitement to proceedings, but almost every season it is a question what order the top six will finish, not who will be in it. But this year, Wolves and Leicester have emerged as unconventional candidates to break into the top four and shake up the usual...
Original author: Ali Rampling
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Jeje Lalpekhlua leaves Chennaiyin FC, a lasting legacy in his wake!

Manchester United Women have confirmed the signing of experienced England international midfielder Lucy Staniforth following her departure from Birmingham. Staniforth has signed a two-year contract with United as the club looks to build on an impressive debut season in the Women’s Super League. She has previous WSL experience from spells at Lincoln, Bristol Academy, Liverpool and Sunderland, prior to joining Birmingham in 2018. ? Presenting our latest addition to the #MUWomen family......
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea's Jorginho to replace Barcelona's Busquets

Arsenal have made an approach for free agent Malang Sarr this summer, but will have to fight off competition from RB Leipzig if they are to secure a deal. The Gunners' funds are set to be limited this summer and they've already wrapped up permanent deals for cheaper alternatives Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari, while David Luiz also signed a one-year extension at the club. David Luiz extended his stay in north London by another year Thus, free agents will be of particular interest for Mikel...
Original author: James Cormack
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‘There is always hope’ – Pique urges Messi to stay at Barcelona

Mesut Ozil is plotting his next move once his Arsenal contract expires, and has 'told friends' that he will only consider joining a club to the USA or Turkey. The World Cup winner is the highest earner at the Emirates but has not played a single minute since football returned in June. Ozil has been left out of Arsenal's last four squads by boss Mikel Arteta - with a minor back injury the reason given for his absence against Sheffield United in the FA Cup. Ozil has been an unused sub twice...
Original author: Ali Rampling
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Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is willing to sit down with the club and thrash out a new contract at Old Trafford. The Frenchman was eager to leave last summer, with Real Madrid heavily linked with offering Pogba an escape route from the then-catastrophic United, but an upturn in form on both an individual and team level has ramped up the positivity on the red side of Manchester. Zinedine Zidane was desperate to bring Pogba to Real Madrid He has shaken off his injury struggles and...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Barcelona's Kalidou Koulibaly pursuit could hinge on Erling Haaland saga

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he is an admirer of Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, amid rumours linking the Colombian international with a move to Goodison Park. Rodriguez has only featured eight times in La Liga this season after an injury ravaged campaign, and has played just once since the Spanish top flight restarted in June. Everton were recently reported to be one of four Premier League sides in the race to land the 28-year-old for a cut price fee this summer as...
Original author: Ali Rampling
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Transfer news LIVE: West Ham eye Raphinha, Liverpool pursue Diaz

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are confident young Spaniard Eric Garcia will remain at the club this summer despite reported interest from Barcelona. Garcia left La Masia for Manchester in the summer of 2017 for a £1.5m fee and after making his first team debut in the EFL Cup last season, he's become a fixture in the Citizens defence following the Premier League's resumption last month. Eric Garcia has started three games since the Premier League's resumption His impressive form alongside...
Original author: James Cormack
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West Ham can find value close to home with Ebere Eze interest

Chelsea's hopes of landing Bayer Leverkusen forward Kai Havertz appear to be growing by the day, with the German keen to join international teammates Timo Werner and Antonio Rüdiger at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard is looking to add some more firepower to his young squad. Werner and Hakim Ziyech have already put pen to paper, but the boss wants to follow that up with a blockbuster move for Havertz, who could cost in the region of £90m. Havertz has told Bayer Leverkusen he wants to leave this...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Kevin De Bruyne's Agent Addresses Rumours Over Potential Manchester City Departure

The agent of Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has hit out at suggestions the Belgian could push for a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer. After City were hit with a two-year ban from the Champions League, the future of a number of their top players quickly came into question, and De Bruyne didn't help the situation by admitting that he was 'waiting to see' the outcome and that two years would be 'a long time' without European football. Real Madrid & PSG have been...
Original author: Tom Gott
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