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Minamino: Japanese star signs for Liverpool
Japanese international Takumi Minamino signed for Champions League holders Liverpool on Thursday for a reported fee of £7.25 million ($9.5 million) from Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg, the Premier League leaders announced.
The 24-year-old forward — who impressed Liverpool in their two Champions League group matches this season with the Austrian side — is believed to have signed a four-and-a-half-year contract.
“Liverpool Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Red Bull Salzburg for the transfer of Takumi Minamino,” the club said in a statement on their website.
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FC Cologne scraps China football academy
German Bundesliga club FC Cologne has pulled out of a football academy in China, with one senior official saying “human rights are massively disrespected” in the country.
Cologne had been slated to run the school for young footballers in Shenyang, northeast China, for 1.8 million euros ($2.0 million).
Club president Werner Wolf said in a statement Wednesday “we have decided not to continue the project… due to the current sporting situation,” saying a reevaluation of “resources and priorities” were behind the move.
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Barcelona, Real draw as Clasico marred by violence
Barcelona and Real Madrid could not be separated on Wednesday in a Clasico that was overshadowed by violent clashes between Catalan independence protestors and police outside Camp Nou.
After being postponed in October, there were renewed fears of unrest around Spain’s most famous fixture and while the match was only briefly interrupted by yellow beach balls thrown onto the pitch, outside the stadium, chaos ensued.
Masked protesters had set bins on fire and thrown rocks and glass bottles at police, who responded by firing foam bullets.
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Barcelona 0-0 Real Madrid: Bale goal disallowed in tense Clasico
Gareth Bale saw a goal disallowed as Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a 0-0 draw at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
LaLiga’s top two went into the contest level on points this season and with 72 wins each from previous league meetings, and there was nothing to separate them in a tense clash in Catalonia.
ALSO READ: CWC: I was scared of extra time, Klopp confesses as Liverpool fly to Cup final
The match was rearranged from October after the initial date became a security risk due to the prospect of Catalan independence protests, and there were fans inside and outside the stadium making their voices heard over one of Spain’s most divisive issues.
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League Cup: Man City, Man Utd and Leicester into semis
Holders Manchester City booked their place in the semi-finals of the League Cup as Raheem Sterling’s second half double warded off a shock by League One Oxford in a 3-1 win at the Kassam Stadium.
Manchester United ended fourth-tier Colchester United’s fairytale run with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, while Leicester survived a second half fightback from Everton to secure their place in the last four 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
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CWC: I was scared of extra time, Klopp confesses as Liverpool fly to Cup final
….Firmino scores stoppage-time goal
By Onochie Anibeze, Qatar
Roberto Firmino’s stoppage-time goal set up the clash the world has been craving for here – a Liverpool versus Flamingo final in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.
Fans were already preparing for the extra time when the stadium erupted in ovation. It gave the European champions a 2-1 victory in a match that met the expectations of fans.
Jurgen Klopp heaved a sigh of relief and said; ‘I was scared of extra time and was delighted we scored at the last moment’.
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Firmino sets Liverpool against Flamingo in final
Roberto Firmino’s stoppage time goal set up the clash the world has been craving for here – a Liverpool versus Flamingo final in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.
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Minamino to undergo Liverpool medical ahead of £7.25m move
Takumi Minamino will undergo a medical on Wednesday ahead of his £7.25 million move to Liverpool.
Barring no hitches, the Salzburg midfielder will join the Reds when the transfer window re-opens on January 1, and could make his debut for the club in the FA Cup third-round tie at home to Everton four days later.
Liverpool believe they have pulled off a coup in landing the 24-year-old Japan international, having taken advantage of a release clause in his Salzburg contract.
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‘We are not here to be friends’ – Benatia slams Guardiola style
Former Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia has explained why Pep Guardiola maintains nothing more than a professional relationship with the players he manages.
The Spanish manager signed the centre-back from Roma in August 2014, and the Moroccan played under the two-time Champions League winner for two years.
ALSO READ: Guardiola denies Man City break clause
Under Guardiola, Benatia won two Bundesliga titles as well as the German Cup in 2016.Now at Qatari club Al Duhail, the 32-year-old revealed the Manchester City boss doesn’t care about being friends with his players as he questioned the manager’s people skills.
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No Messi, Ronaldo as Maradona names Di Stefano best player ever
Diego Maradona has named fellow Argentine, Alfredo Di Stefano, as the greatest footballer in history, overlooking compatriot Lionel Messi and Brazilian legend Pele.
Maradona, now head coach at Gimnasia de La Plata, is often listed among the best to ever grace a pitch, with his exploits for Barcelona, Napoli and Argentina among others earning him that spot in the ongoing debate.
And, while the former attacker does feel that he has achieved enough to be in the conversation, he stated that he feels a different South American tops the chart for the best of all time, accusing Pele of turning a blind eye to Di Stefano’s undeniable quality.
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EPL: Solskjaer snubs Man Utd, Liverpool, names best team in England
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has claimed Manchester City are “the best team in England”. Both teams will clash in the Carabao Cup semi-final following Wednesday’s draw. United claimed a 3-0 win over League Two side Colchester United at Old Trafford, while City saw off Oxford 3-1. Solskjaer’s men won the derby 2-1 over
EPL: Solskjaer snubs Man Utd, Liverpool, names best team in England
Transfer: Solskjaer speaks on Haaland joining Man United from Salzburg
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday confirmed he is interested in signing striker, Erling Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg. DAILY POST had reported that Solskjaer is eager to land Haaland to Old Trafford in order to bolster his attacking options in January following the departure of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku from the
Transfer: Solskjaer speaks on Haaland joining Man United from Salzburg
Transfer: Liverpool finally confirm first January singing
Liverpool have completed the signing of midfielder, Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg. The UEFA Champions League holders made this known in a statement on their official website in the earlier hours Thursday morning. The statement read: “Liverpool Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Red Bull Salzburg for the transfer of
Transfer: Liverpool finally confirm first January singing
Diego Maradona snubs Messi, Pele, names greatest footballer ever
Football icon, Diego Maradona has named Argentine legend, Alfredo Di Stefano as the greatest player ever in football history. Maradona, who is currently the manager of Gimnasia de La Plata, believes Di Stefano is superior to everyone including Brazil legend, Pele, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. When asked to name the greatest
Diego Maradona snubs Messi, Pele, names greatest footballer ever
Carabao Cup semi-final: Solskjaer reacts as Man Utd draw Man City
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said his players are looking forward to “a nice little draw”, after they were pitted against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. United overcame Colchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday, to book their place in the final four. They will now play City in the
Carabao Cup semi-final: Solskjaer reacts as Man Utd draw Man City
El Clasico: Sergio Ramos blasts referee after 0-0 draw
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has questioned why Video Assistant Referee (VAR), was not used to check two “clear” fouls on Raphael Varane in the penalty area, during Wednesday’s goalless Clasico. In the first half at Camp Nou, Varane was caught by a high challenge from Barca defender, Clement Lenglet. Varane also had his shirt
El Clasico: Sergio Ramos blasts referee after 0-0 draw
Carabao Cup semi-final draw confirmed Full fixtures
The draw for the semi-final of this year’s Carabao Cup has been conducted on Wednesday night. Manchester United will clash with city rivals Manchester City in the first tie. The other game will see Leicester City face Aston Villa. Semi-finals ties are to be played over two legs, with the first legs scheduled to take
Carabao Cup semi-final draw confirmed Full fixtures
EPL: Ancelotti angry with Arsenal over Arteta choice
Carlo Ancelotti is not happy to miss out on the Arsenal job to Mikel Arteta, after holding what he believed to be successful talks with the Gunners. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan manager is now set to take over at Everton. This means both he and Arteta could be in their respective
EPL: Ancelotti angry with Arsenal over Arteta choice
EPL: Three Premier League clubs battling to sign Osimhen revealed
Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are all locked in a transfer battle, to sign Victor Osimhen from Lille, according to Sky Sports. Osimhen only joined the Ligue 1 club last summer, but is already attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe. The Super Eagles striker has enjoyed a superb start to life in
EPL: Three Premier League clubs battling to sign Osimhen revealed
EPL: Arsenal board warn Arteta over buying new players in January
Arsenal’s board have warned Mikel Arteta, that he will have limited funds in the January transfer window, according to the UK Sun. The Gunners expect to reach an agreement with Arteta this week, after holding talks with the 37-year-old. The Spaniard faces a huge task, as Arsenal have won only once in their last 12
EPL: Arsenal board warn Arteta over buying new players in January
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