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Celtic consider ex-Jose Mourinho assistant Rui Faria in search for new boss

Atlético Madrid's Jan Oblak has begun to plan for his future elsewhere, with Manchester United joining Chelsea in the race to secure the goalkeeper's services. Since signing for Atléti from Benfica in 2014, Oblak's reputation has got better and better, and he is now regarded as one of the best in his position in the world. Oblak's impressive form at the Wanda Metropolitano this season has formed a stark contrast with Chelsea's struggle between the sticks, with Kepa Arrizabalaga having come...
Original author: Declan Houten
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Premier League predictions: Gameweek 28

Inter are said to be 'dreaming' of signing superstar Lionel Messi in 2021 when his current Barcelona contract expires - but reports from Spain have rubbished such a move. The 33-year-old has enjoyed yet another phenomenal season in 2019/20 despite the club's difficulties both on and off the field, grabbing 30 goals and 26 assists in just 42 appearances in all competitions. Is Lionel Messi losing patience with Barcelona? pic.twitter.com/27FnJhkwW7 — 90min (@90min_Football) July 17, 2020 Messi...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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Cardiff City vs Fulham Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

News Cardiff host Fulham on Monday night at the Cardiff City Stadium in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final. Both sides come into this one in great form, with Cardiff winning their last three games of the season by an aggregate score of 8-1, however, their last defeat was at the hands of Monday's opponents. Aleksandar Mitrovic has been in fine form this season Meanwhile, Fulham's only dropped points since the restart have come at in-form Wigan and West Bromwich Albion, with...
Original author: Ross Jackson
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West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa: Player Ratings as Villans Rue Missed Ollie Watkins Penalty

News Juventus can clinch their ninth consecutive Serie A title on Sunday, when they host Sampdoria at the Allianz Stadium. Despite losing 2-1 to Udinese on Thursday, Atalanta’s draw at Milan leaves the Bianconeri in touching distance of the Scudetto. Juve will seal the title if they win at the weekend, which would put them eight points clear with just two games to play. While the hosts have it all for play for, Sampdoria are just playing for pride. Three straight wins steered them up to 14th...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel
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Man Utd open to Robert Lewandowski move with Bayern interested in Erling Haaland

When Manchester United and Leicester City step foot on the pristine Old Trafford turf on Sunday afternoon, you'll probably be able to hear the sound of thousands of knives being sharpened up and down the country. These blades will not know their destiny for the next two hours however, and their victim's fate will be sealed in this tense Champions League shootout. Solskjaer and Rodgers will meet again on Sunday afternoon For either Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Brendan Rodgers, the time may have come...
Original author: Max Cooper
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FA Cup draw: Spurs vs. 8th-tier Marine in 3rd rd.

dow Now that the dust has settled on an exciting La Liga campaign, and a dramatic title race has reached its climax, we can all admit it: neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona were actually very good. For the champions, they won't care one jot - and nor should they. Los Merengues have worked hard, chased down their rivals for the majority of the campaign, and snatched the trophy with a superb run of ten straight wins at the end of the season. But very few Blancos supporters could tell you (with a...
Original author: Max Cooper
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Man City sign Jack Grealish for £100m

On this day in 2003, Arsenal signed German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann for just £1.5m from Borussia Dortmund. Arsene Wenger was looking for a replacement for the departing club legend David Seaman. And much like the way he assembled the rest of the 2003/04 Arsenal team, he opted to sign a relatively unknown player who had thrived in Europe, rather than signing a replacement from England. This transfer strategy worked out pretty darn well. Jens Lehmann sitting next to Wenger during a league cup...
Original author: Max Haley
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Alhama vs Barcelona - Liga F: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction

Manchester United midfielder Fred has claimed that the club will be looking to kick on and try and win the Champions League in 2020/21 - should they qualify for the competition. United know that at least a draw with Leicester on the final day of the 2019/20 Premier League season will be enough to see them qualify for Europe's top competition next term. However, the Red Devils will be hoping to pick up all three points as they look to claim third spot in the table. Positive energy from the boss...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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Barca's Xavi: Hearing UCL music made me angry

News It's a huge final day of the Premier League season for Watford, as they travel to Arsenal needing at least a point to have any chance of avoiding relegation. A heavy 4-0 defeat against Manchester City in midweek was bad enough for the Hornets, but things went from bad to worse when Aston Villa overcame the Gunners hours later - victory lifting Dean Smith's side out of the drop zone on goal difference. Trezeguet's goal was enough for Aston Villa to beat Arsenal in midweek. It means...
Original author: Max Haley
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Chelsea midfielder Jessie Fleming to captain Canada at Arnold Clark Cup

Ever The final day of the Premier League season rarely approaches with nothing still on the table. Over the years, we’ve been treated to some astonishing, pulsating conclusions to the top flight, with titles still on the line, survival hanging in the balance and European spots up for grabs, with just one game to go. Jublitaion as City secure their first Premier League crown The final round of fixtures is about so much more than just talent and squad depth – it’s about heart, character,...
Original author: Ross Jackson
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Barca interim president: I would have sold Messi

He's the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson, he was one of the worst Cardiff managers in recent memory, he needs a lifetime contract, Manchester United need to sack him while Mauricio Pochettino is still available...whatever opinion you have on him, there's now an increasing sense of permanence about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign at Old Trafford. It looked as if the Norwegian was losing his grip on the wheel, with the Red Devils slipping as far as eighth place at the beginning of February, but...
Original author: Declan Houten
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Mashemeji Derby Special: African Football HQ Podcast

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will receive a £1m bonus from executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward this summer, should the Norwegian guide the Red Devils to a top four finish on Sunday afternoon. The Premier League giants currently occupy third place in the table, and they will confirm their spot in next season's Champions League campaign if they avoid defeat to fellow European hopefuls Leicester City. Solskjaer watches on during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham Solskjaer...
Original author: Max Cooper
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Indian football: 30 years since Khalid Jamil took the last flight home to escape the Gulf War

Chelsea desperately need defensive reinforcements, that much is clear. However, if they can sign Kai Havertz that must be the priority above all else. Serious talk of the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder moving to west London has ramped up recently, with the 21-year-old tipped to join the likes of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in an exciting summer of upgrades at Stamford Bridge. For Chelsea fans, it's hard not to be excited. Havertz has had another terrific season in the Bundesliga and at...
Original author: Max Haley
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Video: Juventus vs Barcelona - Clash of Two Titans

With 46 pesky gameweeks out the way, it's business time in the Championship. Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff City and Swansea City have all booked their place in this season's playoffs, and the battle will now commence to determine who will be making the step up to the Premier League via the Most Lucrative Game in Football™. The final day of the Championship season was filled with drama, with Brentford failing to capitalise on West Brom's draw with QPR - meaning they stayed in third and missed out...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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MLS LIVE: Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United

Everton have endured a fairly disappointing season, however things have undoubtedly looked better since Carlo Ancelotti joined the Toffees. They go into Sunday's game against Bournemouth knowing that their opposition will be raring to go, needing a win to stay up. This is how Everton should lineup. Goalkeeper & Defenders Cumbrian youngster Jarrad Branthwaite has looked solid since coming in to the first XI Jordan Pickford (GK): England's number one, Pickford has looked shaky all season....
Original author: Max Haley
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Man City-linked Messi would thrive in any league but finishing career at Barca is more 'romantic', says Mendieta

It's been a week of celebrations for Liverpool supporters and players alike, but now the time has come to look to the future - unless you're Mohamed Salah, who is happy staying in the moment. The Reds may have wrapped up their first league title in 30 years several weeks ago, but their heroes had to wait until Wednesday's 5-3 victory over Chelsea to lift the trophy under the Anfield lights. One man who has proved integral to the Merseysiders success is Salah. The 28-year-old has been...
Original author: Max Cooper
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Dani Carvajal: Real Madrid's Model of Consistency Who Owes Much to Bayer Leverkusen

The 2019/20 Women’s FA Cup will be concluded in the first two months of the 2020/21 season, with the final to be played at Wembley on 31 October. The 2019/20 Women’s Super League was abandoned as a result of the difficulties associated with restarting, but the FA Cup was simply left up in their air rather than be cancelled. Even though the 2020/21 WSL campaign will begin in early September, the FA Cup competition, which had got as far as the quarter-final stage, will still be concluded in...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Follow live: Messi, Inter Miami take on FC Dallas Leagues Cup Round of 16

ason FA Cup replays will be scrapped for the 2020/21 season as authorities look to ease fixture congestion. Meanwhile, the Premier League clubs who are still involved in European competitions could be handed a 30-day grace period after their final game of the 2019/20 campaign. One of the major issues that has arisen during the coronavirus pandemic has the rescheduling and managing of fixtures. It was confirmed this week that the 2020/21 Premier League season would get underway again on 12...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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'Thiago doesn't fit Liverpool's mould' – Reds legend Nicol issues warning for Bayern star

Barcelona are looking to make their intentions 'clear' with regards to youngster Ansu Fati amid supposed interest from some of the continent's wealthiest, and are looking to sit down with the teenager's representatives over a new deal which could include a €300m release clause. The forward has enjoyed a remarkable first season after first bursting onto the scene before his 17th birthday. Fati has gone on to make 32 appearances in all competitions in 2019/20, grabbing eight goals and one...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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Simba SC reveal why Kagere did not face Kaizer Chiefs in Caf Champions League

Jordan Henderson got rather emotional as he watched a personal message from manager Jurgen Klopp, congratulating him on being named FWA Footballer of the Year. The Liverpool captain, who lifted the Premier League title on Wednesday night following the Reds' final home game of the season, was honoured by the country's top football writers for his contribution to a record-breaking season. Henderson has had a remarkable journey to elite success, having struggled during his early years at Anfield...
Original author: Max Haley
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