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Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Player ratings as Blues cruise past Toffees

On the face of it, Bayern Munich sealing their eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday does not seem that noteworthy. Die Roten's stranglehold on German football is so strong, so all-encompassing that anything less than lifting that famous trophy - that looks more like a live action role player's shield than a football prize - would have been an abject failure. Bayern seemed to be flirting with that prospect earlier on in the season though, with Niko Kovac ultimately paying with his job...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson
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'Tonali chose AC Milan but I wanted him to join Roma' - Brescia chief Cellino

The Premier League is preparing for a second wave of coronavirus as shutdown restrictions are eased across the United Kingdom. English football was suspended back in March but is set to return on Wednesday evening after a 100-day layoff. Games may only just be getting going again but the Premier League is hastily making plans in the case of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. Non-essential businesses were permitted to re-open their doors on Monday, one of a number of relaxing measures...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson
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Ivan Rakitić 'Unsure' Whether Arturo Vidal Played More Because of Friendship With Lionel Messi

Online bookmaker Betway has confirmed it will no longer be offering odds on ‘football transfer’ or ‘player’s next club’ markets in a step towards more responsible gambling. At a time when gambling is under necessary scrutiny after a major study in 2019 into its effect on men aged 18-35 dubbed it the worst addiction of the lot, that is welcome change to an overall industry that ultimately benefits when people cannot escape it. Thank you @TomWitherow. As ever your work highlights the very...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Sheffield United 2020/21 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man & Prediction

One of the biggest talking points as Premier League football returns from a three-month enforced break is the prospect of an on-field partnership between Manchester United midfielders Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, who are yet to play together. Fernandes’ January arrival came soon after Pogba underwent surgery on a troublesome ankle injury. By the time the Frenchman was ready to return, the coronavirus crisis had halted all football. Paul Pogba last played for United in December Now, there is...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Real Madrid 1-0 Getafe: Player ratings as Asensio earns rotated Blancos victory

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has described the government’s decision to extend a free school meals scheme into the summer holidays as a ‘proud moment’ and considers it ‘more normal’ that people are speaking up to campaign for positive change. The free school meals programme is a cause close to Rashford’s heart having had to rely on them while he was growing up, despite his mum working tirelessly to try and feed the family. Rashford relied on free school meals growing up The UK...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compares Edinson Cavani to Teddy Sheringham

Bayer Leverkusen have conceded that Kai Havertz is likely to move on in the ‘near future’, amid strong interest from clubs including Bayern Munich and Chelsea. The 21-year-old has become one of the most talked about young talents in Europe after grabbing 23 combined goals and assists so far this season. Havertz has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season “I see that many clubs are interested in Kai Havertz," Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro told regional local newspaper Kölner...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Everton 0-2 Newcastle: Player ratings as Callum Wilson brace hands Magpies huge win

Mikel Arteta has admitted the pressure is on Arsenal to make necessary changes right away or risk the Premier League’s top sides pulling further and further away. But the Spaniard also knows he has another big problem because of the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis and its effect on the club’s already suffering transfer budget. Arsenal are at a crossroad this summer A number of Premier League sides have agreed wage deferrals with their players, but Arsenal are the only club to have...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Ryan Fraser Rejects Short-Term Contract Extension at Bournemouth

Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has turned down the club's offer of a short-term contract extension as he prepares to depart as a free agent. The Scotland international has made 32 appearances in all competitions for a struggling Cherries side this season but has failed to make any real impact, contributing just one goal and four assists. The 26-year-old has attracted the attention of a number of clubs, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season. Elsewhere, due to the coronavirus...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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On this day in football history - May 13: Agueroooooooo, the Gerrard final, Salah record & more

Pep Guardiola has said that only 'stupid people' believe footballers should stay out of politics, praising Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford for their recent activism. Rashford has partnered with FareShare during lockdown, a charity providing food relief to vulnerable people during the current crisis. The Manchester United star recently played a pivotal role in forcing a government U-turn on the issue of providing free schools meals over the summer months. Delivering on and off the pitch....
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson
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Netflix Confirm Rights to Produce Film on World-Cup Winning USWNT From 1999

Bayern Munich are champions of Germany - again. Yep, it may come as little surprise to any of us, but the Bundesliga giants have wrapped up their eighth successive title with two games to spare. This incredible achievement was far from routine for Die Roten though. After losing 5-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt in November, then-coach Niko Kovac was swiftly sacked, and they faced a real fight to retain the title. SV Werder Bremen v FC Bayern Muenchen - Bundesliga But throughout all of this...
Original author: Max Cooper
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Milan 2-2 Parma: Hernandez brace keeps Serie A leaders' unbeaten record intact

Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi has admitted a move to the Bundesliga would interest him, as speculation persists over his future at the Emirates. The German World Cup winner joined the Gunners in 2016 for £35m, but his sub-par performances have made him the subject of constant criticism during his time in north London. With his contract up in 2021, Mustafi has hinted that a return to his homeland - in which he has never played professionally - is an option he would consider. Mustafi has never...
Original author: Lee Bushe
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Barcelona pay compensation to offload Juan Miranda to Real Betis

Aston Villa will be looking for at least £80m for captain Jack Grealish when the transfer window opens as they look to stand strong, with Manchester United continuing to show interest. Grealish has been Villa's star man in a difficult first season back in the Premier League, which has left Dean Smith's men sat in 19th place in the table. The Englishman has been hugely impressive though, grabbing nine goals as well as providing eight assists in all competitions in 2019/20. Jack Grealish has...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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'Sell Xhaka and sign me on a free!' - Ex-Arsenal midfielder Frimpong says fans deserve better

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has praised teenage sensation Ansu Fati following his latest star showing for the La Liga champions - but also urged the youngster to have 'patience'. The 17-year-old started his 12th game of the season in all competitions on Tuesday evening as Barça took on Leganes and caught the eye once again, scoring the opener. After the away side missed two good chances in the opening exchanges, Fati made them pay with a ruthless strike into the bottom corner. Ansu Fati...
Original author: Adam Aladay
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'We got lucky' - Sterling relieved to make winning Nations League start after spot-kick heroics

France's supreme court for administrative justice has dismissed Lyon's appeal against the early termination of the Ligue 1, while also ruling that Toulouse's and Amien's relegation will be suspended. French football was halted back in March due to COVID-19 with the season being permanently curtailed the following month. Final league positions were determined by points gained at the time of the campaign's suspension with Paris Saint-Germain once again declared champions. PSG were declared Ligue...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson
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Indian football throwback: When was the last time India handed multiple debuts in a game?

Lead Barcelona put the pressure back on Real Madrid in the race for the La Liga title as they overcame a sturdy Leganes side 2-0 on Tuesday night. It was the visitors - boasting a starting XI with just one La Liga goal between them - who started the brighter and would've taken an early lead if it wasn't for a remarkable defensive sequence from Clement Lenglet to deter both Javier Araso and Miguel Guerrero. Leganes defended resolutely in the opening period, with Ansu Fati's opener being...
Original author: James Cormack
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Barcelona register Lewandowski, Raphinha & Dembele - but not Kounde

itle Bayern Munich were confirmed Bundesliga champions for the 29th time on Wednesday night when they fought to a 1-0 win away to Werder Bremen, Robert Lewandowski scoring the decisive goal near the end of the first half and Alphonso Davies' late red card not taking the gloss off a fine season. The result means Bayern are officially the 2019/20 Bundesliga champions, edging past Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig to confirm their title with two games to spare. Despite a poor start to the season...
Original author: Mitch Wilks
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Newcastle Have £20m Bid Accepted for Bournemouth's Callum Wilson

Bayern Munich wrapped up their eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Werder Bremen. The win puts them mathematically beyond the reach of nearest challengers Borussia Dortmund, ten points ahead with just nine points left for Lucien Favre's side to play for. It was, fittingly, Robert Lewandowski who got the party started at the end of the first half – controlling a sumptuous lofted ball by Jerome Boateng on his chest before firing first time past a stranded Jiri...
Original author: Chris Deeley
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Carragher and Neville defend Mane snub in their Premier League XI for 2020

Real Madrid have halted their pursuit of Dutch international midfielder Donny van de Beek. The 23-year-old Ajax favourite has been a key player for the Eredivisie side since coming through their academy, and has been on Real's wishlist – notably as a cheaper alternative to Paul Pogba – for over a year. Manchester United are among the other clubs who have been linked with a move for Van De Beek, but 90min have been told that Van de Beek's €50m asking price is among the reasons he isn't a...
Original author: Dom Smith
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Paris Saint-Germain Consider Move for Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak

While Britain has produced some of the Premier League's finest talents since its inception, there can be no denying that it has often been the foreign stars that have brought that sprinkling of brilliance. Some foreign imports have enjoyed fleeting success in English football - like say Zlatan Ibrahimović - yet it's the players with a lasting attachment to the Premier League that every football fan adores and that we are interested in here today. Those cult figures who stuck around for years...
Original author: Robbie Walls
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Transfer Talk: West Ham's Rice tops Arsenal list with Arteta given a £150m budget

Tanguy Kouassi has decided to join Bayern Munich as a free agent this summer after rejecting a professional contract from PSG. The 18-year-old rose to prominence following a stellar Under-17 World Cup campaign with France in 2019 and was handed several opportunities in the first team by Thomas Tuchel last season. Thomas Tuchel is a big fan of 18-year-old Kouassi Kouassi made 13 appearances for PSG last term; scoring three times and persistently showing off his talent in both centre-back and...
Original author: James Cormack
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