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Bayern to sign young Schalke keeper on free transfer
Goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel has agreed to join Bayern Munich on a free transfer becoming the latest potential successor to Manuel Neuer, the club announced on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who has played 17 times for Germany’s under-21 team, had refused to extend his contract at Schalke and will join the German champions at the end ofRead More
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Hazard to miss Spanish Super Cup with ankle injury, confirms Zidane
Eden Hazard’s injury-plagued start at Real Madrid will continue this month after Zinedine Zidane said on Friday the Belgian will not play in the Spanish Super Cup next week. Hazard suffered an ankle fracture during Madrid’s draw against Paris Saint-Germain on November 26 and was expected to be out for around four to six weeks.Read More
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Jim Montgomery: Fired Dallas Stars coach enters alcohol rehab
Former Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery, fired last month as coach of the NHL club, said Friday he is receiving treatment for alcohol abuse and has entered a rehabilitation program. Montgomery, a 50-year-old Canadian who played 122 NHL games from 1993-2003, guided the Stars into the 2019 playoffs in his only full season in chargeRead More
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Norwich City rules out ‘panic buying’
Premier League strugglers Norwich City have ruled out “panic buying” in the January transfer window to try to escape the relegation zone. Manager Daniel Farke, whose side are last and seven points adrift of 17th-placed Aston Villa after 21 games, told reporters on Friday the Canaries were unlikely to be very active in the nextRead More
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Solskjaer plays down rumours of Paul Pogba row
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down any suggestion of a disagreement over Paul Pogba’s recent ankle surgery on Friday. The Norwegian boss said on New Year’s Day that Pogba’s “people” had advised that the player, who has only started six matches in all competitions this season due to ankle problems, required surgery. SpeculationRead More
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Greek referee’s home attacked for a second time
The home of a Greek referee was on Friday attacked for the second time in two weeks, raising the possibility of a strike by football officials. The glass entrance door to Angelos Evangelou’s home was smashed in an attack which follows an assault on December 22 with firecrackers that caused extensive damage. Evangelou was theRead More
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MFM FC unable to break Nasarawa United’s resistance
Tony Bolus’ unbeaten record at home improved to five matches as his team MFM FC could only settle for a 0-0 draw with struggling Nasarawa United at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on New Year’s Day. Defender Joshua Akpudge was the standout player in MFM’s defence, battling away anything that came near him and clearingRead More
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Man City receive Laporte boost as defender resumes training
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Aymeric Laporte has rejoined training with Manchester City, although he stopped short of naming a return date for the injured defender. Laporte has been out of action since August, when he was taken off on a stretcher during City’s 4-0 defeat of Brighton. Subsequent examinations revealed significant damage to hisRead More
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Liverpool boss Klopp rants about fixtures, injuries, TV
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp bemoaned the fixture schedule, which has led to more injuries, and insists “we have to talk” as the players demand more “respect”. Naby Keita was the latest Liverpool player to pick up an injury, as he was ruled out in the warm up of the Reds’ 2-0 win over Sheffield UnitedRead More
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Man United legend Giggs speaks out on Pogba: ‘I feel sorry for Ole’
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes Paul Pogba will leave the club before the start of next season and thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be better off getting rid of the World Cup winner. Pogba has started just six games in all competitions this season with a persistent ankle problem further delaying his return untilRead More
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Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends clear message to Cristiano Ronaldo
Swedish striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has sent a clear message to Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo that his competition with him in the Serie A would be ‘exciting’ after he signed for AC Milan on Friday. The 38-year-old also said he knows what to do in the Italian top-flight league, adding that ‘you have to suffer’ to
Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends clear message to Cristiano Ronaldo
Transfer: Kelechi joins new club
Portuguese Liga Pro side, Atletico Clube, have announced the signing of versatile Nigerian defender, Kelechi John. The club made the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday, disclosing that the player will stay with them for the 2020/21 season. Nigeria U23 international has now parted company with his former club Rio Ave. In a message
Transfer: Kelechi joins new club
Transfer: Man United in pole position to sign £25m midfielder ahead of Arsenal
Manchester United are in pole position to sign £25million Juventus midfielder, Adrien Rabiot ahead of Premier League rival, Arsenal. According to The UK Sun, Juventus are keen to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side with the opportunity to sign Rabiot ahead of the Gunners if the Red Devils could agree to allow midfielder, Paul Pogba leave
Transfer: Man United in pole position to sign £25m midfielder ahead of Arsenal
Transfer: Lampard finds 21-year-old striker as replacement to Giroud
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has reportedly submitted a transfer shortlist for January with a fresh name included as replacement for Olivier Giroud. Chelsea fans are now familiar with the large number of names that have been linked with joining the club over the last few months. Names such as Timo Werner of Borussia Dortmund, Jadon
Transfer: Lampard finds 21-year-old striker as replacement to Giroud
FA Cup: Chelsea coach names key players to miss Nottingham Forest clash
Chelsea’s assistant coach, Jody Morris has confirmed that his side will be without some key players, Marco Alonso and Ruben Loftus-Cheek when they tackle Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s FA Cup third-round clash. Chelsea head to the game following a 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League on Wednesday. Speaking at his pre-match press conference
FA Cup: Chelsea coach names key players to miss Nottingham Forest clash
Transfer: Chelsea set to agree deal with £31.5m French player
Chelsea are reportedly set to agree a new deal with £31.5million French defender, Kurt Zouma. According to Le10Sport, the Blues have begun talks with Zouma’s representatives in a bid to extend the player’s contract at Stamford Bridge. Zouma has established himself as one of Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard’s favourite this season. He has made 29
Transfer: Chelsea set to agree deal with £31.5m French player
EPL: Solskjaer blasts Van Persie over comments after Man Utd’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hit back at Robin van Persie following his comments after their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on New Year’s Day. After the game, Van Persie hit out at Solskjaer for smiling during his post-match interview. When asked about the Dutchman’s comments before United’s FA Cup clash against Wolves on
EPL: Solskjaer blasts Van Persie over comments after Man Utd’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal
Football lawmakers give fresh update on using VAR for offside calls
Lukas Brud, the general secretary of football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has insisted that “offside is offside” when VAR technology is being used “even if it is only a centimetre”. Eight goals have been ruled out on marginal offside calls since Christmas Day in the Premier League. And Brud seemed to suggest
Football lawmakers give fresh update on using VAR for offside calls
Transfer: Lille manager speaks on Osimhen joining Real Madrid
Lille manager, Christophe Galtier, has said he is not bothered by speculation linking Victor Osimhen and two other players with a move to Real Madrid. Galtier stated this on Friday, when he faced the media, ahead of their Coupe de France round of 64 clash against Raon l’Etape. Spanish sports daily, Marca, has claimed that
Transfer: Lille manager speaks on Osimhen joining Real Madrid
EPL: Solskjaer to confront Pogba over agent’s comments
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he will speak with Paul Pogba after his agent Mino Raiola made some comments about the club earlier this week. “Pogba’s problem is Manchester: it is a club out of touch with reality, without a sporting project. “Today I wouldn’t bring anyone else there, they would ruin
EPL: Solskjaer to confront Pogba over agent’s comments
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