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‘I did not join Barcelona to win titles’ — Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann insists he did not leave Atletico for success at Barcelona, revealing it was for stylistic reasons as his former club is capable of winning silverware also. The 28-year-old headed to the Blaugrana after they forked out his €120m (£107m/$134m) release clause during the summer transfer window. When asked if he moved to BarcelonaRead More
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Everton manager Ancelotti issues Iwobi hamstring injury update
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out Alex Iwobi from their Premier League game against Burnley on Boxing Day and the midfielder could be out of action until the New Year. The Super Eagles star was forced off only 11 minutes into their 0-0 draw with his former club Arsenal last weekend after sustaining aRead More
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Robertson still hurting from Man City’s Premier League triumph
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson admits missing out on the Premier League title last season “still hurts”. The Reds missed out on finishing first by a single point as Manchester City triumphed for consecutive campaigns. This season, Jurgen Klopp’s side look on track to banish those demons and lead the league by 10 points with aRead More
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Arteta reveals Xhaka was on his Man City transfer list
Mikel Arteta has declared his admiration for Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, revealing he was interested in bringing him to Manchester City when he started as Pep Guardiola’s assistant. Xhaka’s future at the Gunners has looked bleak since he reacted angrily to fan abuse earlier in the season, with former manager Unai Emery even conceding heRead More
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Lingard questions Man Utd’s mentality as he eyes England recall
Jesse Lingard has called on Manchester United to work on their mentality after dropping points against mid-table clubs this season. While the Red Devils managed to beat both Manchester City and Tottenham in December, the club also drew with Everton and recently lost 2-0 to Watford. Those stuttering results see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side sittingRead More
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Ancelotti wants Everton to aim for Europe
Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on taking Everton back into European competition after the Italian was appointed manager of “one of the greatest clubs in England”. Saturday saw the Merseyside team announce that Ancelotti had become their new permanent manager on a four-and-a-half year contract. The 60-year-old then watched from the stands at GoodisonRead More
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Pogba hailed as ‘best midfielder in the world’ by Solskjaer
Paul Pogba has been hailed as the “best midfielder in the world” by Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Frenchman returned from a long injury lay-off. The World Cup winner was in action for United for the first time since late September as a substitute in their chastening 2-0 defeat at Watford onRead More
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Sport in 2019: Twelve big moments in pictures
The action was spectacular, exciting and colourful for 12 months around the globe, but the thrilling and sometimes surprising images also caught the wider significance of modern sport. Megan Rapinoe Megan Rapinoe lapped up the rapturous reception when the US women’s football team appeared in New York on July 2 two days after winning theRead More
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Sports deaths in 2019
From the tragic death of Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala to motor racing legend Niki Lauda and South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup champion Chester Williams, AFP Sport looks at some of the notable sporting figures who passed away in 2019: Emiliano Sala, 28 — The Argentine footballer was killed on January 21 when the planeRead More
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Formula 1: Frenchman Leclerc extends contract at Ferrari until 2024 season
Charles Leclerc has extended his Ferrari contract until the end of the 2024 season in the first big move of F1’s long-term transfer market. The 22-year-old was already understood to be on a deal that ran beyond 2020, but the new agreement is likely to include improved terms in the wake of Leclerc’s successful firstRead More
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Livescore: Latest Premier League results for Boxing Day fixtures
There will be Premier League fixtures on Boxing Day this year. Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to bounce back from defeat to Chelsea, when they welcome Brighton in the early kick off. The Blues welcome Southampton, while Arsenal travel to Bournemouth with Mikel Arteta taking charge of his first game. Manchester United host Newcastle and
Livescore: Latest Premier League results for Boxing Day fixtures
EPL: Manchester United make Leicester midfielder summer priority signing
Manchester United Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, has reportedly set his sight on Leicester City star James Maddison as summer priority signing for the summer, according to Daily Star. Maddison is also said to be edging closer to renewing his contract at King Power Stadium which may complicate any deal United are trying. United boss, Ole
EPL: Manchester United make Leicester midfielder summer priority signing
EPL: Liverpool suffer major injury blow ahead of Leicester City clash
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the festive period, after suffering a serious ankle injury during the FIFA Club World Cup. Oxlade-Chamberlain was substituted in the second half of their 1-0 win over Flamengo on Saturday. The England international was seen on crutches, when the team went up to lift
EPL: Liverpool suffer major injury blow ahead of Leicester City clash
EPL: Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers vows to end Liverpool unbeaten run
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers, has said that he will be the manager to end Liverpool’s Premier League unbeaten run when both sides clash on Thursday Liverpool are chasing their first title for 30 years and are 10 points clear at the top. The Reds are close to going a year unbeaten in the Premier
EPL: Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers vows to end Liverpool unbeaten run
EPL: Tottenham will never be kings of transfer market – Mourinho
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed the club will never be the “kings of the market”. Spurs ended their transfer drought over the summer, by bringing in Tanguy Ndombele, Ryan Sessegnon, Giovani Lo Celso and Jack Clarke. But with Mourinho replacing Mauricio Pochettino and the club currently seventh in the Premier League, the possibility of
EPL: Tottenham will never be kings of transfer market – Mourinho
EPL: Victor Moses speaks on returning to Chelsea
Victor Moses has ruled out the possibility of returning to Chelsea in the January transfer window. Moses moved to Fenerbahce on an 18-month loan deal, after falling out of favour under Maurizio Sarri. However, there have been speculations linking him with a return to Stamford Bridge, after Frank Lampard replaced Sarri. Despite playing for only
EPL: Victor Moses speaks on returning to Chelsea
EPL: Lampard reveals decision on Willian’s future at Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has revealed that Willian is in talks with the club over a new contract. Willian reinforced his position as a key member of the Blues’ squad, as he scored both goals in their 2-0 win at Tottenham last weekend. His current deal expires next summer and he is free to sign
EPL: Lampard reveals decision on Willian’s future at Chelsea
EPL: Arteta reveals Xhaka was on his transfer list
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that Granit Xhaka was on his transfer list, when he worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Xhaka has been linked with a January exit, following his clash with his own fans, which saw him stripped of the armband. Hertha Berlin are targeting a move for the 27-year-old, who
EPL: Arteta reveals Xhaka was on his transfer list
EPL: Willian sends message to Chelsea over his future at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea star, Willian, has sent a clear message to the club over his future at Stamford Bridge. Willian, who has less than a year on his current contract at Chelsea, wants to extend his stay at the club. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton on Thursday, Willian told Sky Sports: “Everyone knows
EPL: Willian sends message to Chelsea over his future at Stamford Bridge
EPL: Top player has decided to leave Manchester for good
Manchester United defender, Chris Smalling has reportedly decided to leave the club for good at the end of the season. Smalling is currently on loan at Italian side AS Roma and has impressed with a string of solid performances at the heart of the defence. Roma Press reports that Roma are keen on signing Smalling
EPL: Top player has decided to leave Manchester for good
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