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Paulo Dybala Insists He Is Raring to Go After Overcoming Coronavirus Scare

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala says he is looking forward to the 'beautiful' return of Italian football, though admitted he is not yet 100% fit following his coronavirus diagnosis. Dybala was one of the first high-profile footballers confirmed to have the virus while the pandemic swept Italy in the early stages of its European outbreak back in March. He has since kept fans posted on his recovery via a series of heartwarming Instagram posts - crucially featuring Kaia, his show-stealing Shiba Inu...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
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Neil Lennon Confirms Contract Talks for Premier League Linked Odsonne Edouard

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed talks are underway over a new contract for Odsonne Edouard, as the Scottish champions look to fend off interest from Premier League clubs. The Hoops won the Premiership for a ninth consecutive season last month after the season was curtailed prematurely due to the coronavirus crisis. That victory was thanks in no small part to the goals of Edouard, who had netted 21 in 27 league appearances and was on track for the golden boot. His goalscoring antics...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
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Frenkie de Jong Reveals How Lionel Messi's Advice Is Making Him a Better Player

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong says small pearls of wisdom from the legendary Lionel Messi are helping him become a better player, as he continues to adapt to life in Catalonia. De Jong's first season in La Liga has been a disruptive one for reasons out of his control. Since arriving for close to £70m from Ajax, manager Ernesto Valverde has been replaced by Quique Setién, and the club's boardroom turmoil has spilled onto the pitch, with Messi engaging in a public war of words with...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
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Man City's Past Bundesliga Recruitment Shows Kai Havertz Would Thrive at the Etihad

Over the last couple of seasons, Kai Havertz has become a highly sought after young prospect, with many of Europe's elite chasing the attacking midfielder, including the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United. With all the speculation surrounding his future, Havertz may not remain a Bayer Leverkusen player for much longer and while the Germany international would be wise to make the move to Manchester, it should be to United's 'noisy neighbours' Manchester City. Havertz - Bayer Leverkusen...
Original author: Callum Altimas
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Tottenham Planning Friendly With Norwich Ahead of Premier League Return

Tottenham and Norwich will contest a friendly on Friday as both groups of players look to get up to speed ahead of the Premier League season resuming. The Canaries will kick off the league's 30th round of fixtures when they take on Southampton on Friday 19 June. They will be closely followed by Tottenham, whose clash with Manchester United is pencilled in as the later kick-off that night. With each side having only used intra-squad friendlies so far to keep the fitness up, The Telegraph report...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
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A Timeline of Barcelona's Failures Since Their Last Champions League Triumph

As Xavi lofted the big-eared trophy into the crisp, Berlin air, with Neymar and his '100% Jesus' headband front-and-centre of all the photos, Barcelona had risen to the heights reached by few other clubs in the pantheon of greats. The 2015 Champions League triumph completed their treble that season, proving to be the final chapter in an extraordinary period of European dominance. Between the Ronaldinho-inspired side of 2006 and Luis Enrique's 2015 vintage - with Pep Guardiola's own...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom
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Columbus makes first move as MLS champions

The EFL have confirmed that three more individuals have tested positive for coronavirus, after a further 1,146 tests were conducted across the Championship, League 1 and League 2. Rigorous testing is underway across the Football League following the announcement that the Championship will resume on 20 June, more than three months after its last game took place. The latest round of testing included players and staff from all 61 active EFL Clubs, with 1,446 tests conducted in total. EFL...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
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Klopp a hypocrite, his players dive too - ex-ref

Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick spoke about the importance of the Black Lives Matter protests and his side showing solidarity with the movement, following their victory at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. The killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black American, by a white policeman in Minneapolis on 25 May sparked global outrage, with the Black Lives Matter movement coming to the fore on a universal scale. #BlackoutTuesday: Why the world of football reacted so strongly. | ✍️ @ThatChris1209 — 90min...
Original author: James Cormack
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'Arteta judged me on two-and-a-half matches' - Saliba disappointed at Arsenal not giving him first-team chance

After months of flirtatious comments, heaps of praise and an endlessly cited release clause, Timo Werner finally appears to be on his way to the Premier League. But to Chelsea, rather than Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp's side had amassed 82 out of a possible 87 Premier League points before the enforced hiatus and their surprise failure to land one of the hottest young talents in Europe has given others hope of laying a glove on them this decade. While Frank Lampard laps up praise for his persuasive...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom
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Real Madrid to consider selling Raphael Varane as contract winds down

Like vintage Randy Orton, Chelsea struck. Outta nowhere. On Friday afternoon, the Blues dealt Liverpool the most opportunistic of RKOs to snatch RB Leipzig's Timo Werner from right under their nose, agreeing to pay the German's full £54m release clause as the Reds continued to hesitate. Timo Werner and his agents confirmed to Chelsea that they’re “ready” to consider and agree details for the contract offered until June 2025. If Liverpool will not hijack the move (and did nothing official yet...
Original author: James Cormack
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Cameroon's Ekogo makes full debut in Zenit Saint Petersburg's first win

Manchester City are optimistic that they have enough evidence to convince the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn their Champions League ban. City's lawyers will meet with CAS on Monday and will be given three days to dispute the two-year ban, which was handed down after UEFA decided City had breached Financial Fair Play regulations. Big week for Man City & potentially Man United. City’s Euro ban appeal starts tomorrow. Decision due before August. Fifth place could get you Champions...
Original author: Tom Gott
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BNG Provide 'Letter of Intent' & Enlist Alan Shearer's Help as New Takeover Deal Gets Serious

Tottenham Hotspur have been named as one of a number of clubs hoping to add Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rúben Neves to their squad this summer, with Spurs manager José Mourinho an admirer of his countryman. Neves has been one of Wolves' key players during a season which has seen them progress to the Europa League Round of 16 and push for the Champions League places in the Premier League. Meanwhile, though Spurs have been tipped for a quiet summer in the transfer market as they attempt to manage...
Original author: Declan Houten
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The La Liga Narratives to Keep Your Eyes on as Spanish Football Returns

Following the successful return of the Bundesliga last month, the rest of Europe's elite divisions (Ligue 1's not elite, have a day off) decided it was time to emerge from the wilderness after Covid-19 grounded, well, everything to a halt in March. 17 June marks the return of the Premier League, while Serie A makes its comeback three days later. Coming as soon as next week, however, is La Liga, with the Seville derby scheduled to be the first fixture back on 11 June. It promises to be a...
Original author: James Cormack
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Cafu: Roma & Milan's Express Train With Two Hearts Who Made Full Backs Cool

Cool The role of a full-back is constantly and rapidly evolving. Once treated as an after-thought in the lineup, it is now one of the most complex, demanding and multi-faceted positions in football. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, Achraf Hakimi, Alphonso Davies and a host of others across Europe's top divisions are showing us that it can be the key position when utilised correctly. But as much as the contemporary generation of full-backs are changing the game and running the show as we...
Original author: Robbie Copeland
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Wilfried Zaha Admits He Was 'Crushed' by Sir Alex Ferguson's Departure at Man Utd

Wilfried Zaha has opened up on his ill-fated move to Manchester United, admitting he was caught off guard and left 'crushed' by Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013. Ferguson played a key role in persuading Zaha to join the Red Devils in January that year, but Zaha has insisted he had 'no idea' regarding the Scotsman's intention to retire at the end of the 2012/13 Premier League campaign. Wilfried Zaha helped Crystal Palace clinch Premier League promotion at the end of the 2012/13 campaign...
Original author: James Cormack
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Antonio Rudiger's Chelsea Future Uncertain Amid Milan Skriniar Interest

ings Jurgen Klopp has spoken of his admiration for Bundesliga stars Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, even though it looks as if Liverpool have passed up on the opportunity to make a move for either player this summer. Though Werner - the second-highest goalscorer in the Bundesliga this season - has been mentioned as a potential target for the Reds for some time, it was sensationally revealed this week that Liverpool's Premier League rivals Chelsea are instead set to add the German to their ranks....
Original author: Declan Houten
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PSL title in Kaizer Chiefs' hands, they don't need favours - Mamelodi Sundowns' Mosimane

Arsenal's current goalkeeper Bernd Leno has drawn comparisons to his German compatriot and fellow shot-stopper Jens Lehmann since his move to north London, but he is keen to highlight the differences. Lehmann was Arsenal's first-choice keeper during their unbeaten Premier League season in 2003/04 and spent five years at the club. During a career spanning more than two decades, he earned a reputation as a top keeper but also a somewhat eccentric individual. Jens Lehmann played every league...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom
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Daniel James to Be Handed 'Bumper' New Deal Ahead of Possible Loan Move

Manchester United could be ready to offer Welsh star Daniel James a lucrative new contract before offering him the chance to continue his development elsewhere next season. The 22-year-old winger has made 37 appearances in all competitions during his first Premier League season, impressing particularly in the early stages. Daniel James could be loaned out next season According to The Sun, with Man Utd heavily linked with targets like Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa's Jack...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell
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Why it's Probably Worth Ignoring the Adama Traoré to Liverpool Links for Now

Despite allowing top target Timo Werner to move to Chelsea because of a lack of funds, Liverpool have now been tipped to launch a big-money move for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traoré. 90min revealed back in January that Jürgen Klopp's side were keen on landing the Spaniard, with Wolves' asking price of £70m seen as relatively reasonable in a pre-coronavirus market. Liverpool have been tracking Traore since January Unfortunately, such a happy world is long gone, and football has been...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Assessing Rafael Benitez's Most Expensive Signings Across All Clubs

With Newcastle (still) in the latter stages of a big-money takeover, Rafael Benitez is being heavily linked with a return to the potentially minted Magpies. Despite his surprise move to China in the summer of 2019, the two-time UEFA Manager of the Year is still considered one of Europe's top head coaches and a master tactician, with more experience than almost anyone coaching right now. But just how would Rafa handle a big budget on Tyneside? A lack of funds was his key gripe with Newcastle...
Original author: Myles Cutliffe
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