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Gerard Pique: Man Utd spell made me the player I am
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his four-year spell as a youngster at Manchester United made him into the player he is today.
Pique joined the Red Devils from Barcelona’s academy as a 17-year-old in 2004 but would only make 13 appearances for the first team before re-joining Barca four years later.
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Despite his lack of competitive action he played and trained with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as being managed by Sir Alex Ferguson
Pique says that experience at such a young age aided his development and meant he returned to Camp Nou a much better player.
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Pochettino should drop Eriksen, and sell him in January – Redknapp
Mauricio Pochettino should drop Christian Eriksen from his starting line-up, according to Harry Redknapp, who thinks the Tottenham midfielder is just waiting to leave the club next year.
Eriksen is due to become a free agent upon the expiration of his current contract next summer, and he is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitors in January.
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Spain is understood to be the Danish star’s first choice next destination, with Real Madrid and Barcelona linked with his services during the last transfer window.
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Abidal: Barcelona are talking to Messi’s representatives
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal has indicated that the club are dealing with Lionel Messi’s contract renewal as a matter of priority.
There are plenty of other things which Barcelona have to concentrate on but making sure their star continues his career at the Cam Nou is paramount.
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“He Messi is a key player for us,” Abidal told Sport.
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Emenike: Former Fenerbahce star released by Westerlo after two months
Belgian First Division B club Westerlo have released Emmanuel Emenike, just two months after he joined the club as a free agent in September.
Two months ago, the former Fenerbahce and West Ham United striker joined Bob Peeters’ side with the ambition of helping them secure promotion to the top-flight after having a successful trial.
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According to the club statement, Emenike did not reach the expected level of performance after managing just one start in five league games with no goal to his credit.
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Manchester City consider Kingsley Coman as Leroy Sane replacement
Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman if Leroy Sane joins the German champions as expected in the summer.
Sane has long been linked with a move to Bayern, with former boss Niko Kovac revealing in July that the club were “working very hard” to secure their “dream signing”, but a summer transfer never materialized.
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Pep Guardiola managed France international Coman for a season during his time at the Allianz Arena, and the club view the 23-year-old as the ideal replacement for Sane, who was ruled out for seven months in August with an ACL injury.
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Sterling can only be stopped by breaking his leg, jokes Kosovo boss
The only way Kosovo can stop Raheem Sterling is by breaking his leg, their coach Bernard Challandes has joked.
England are in Pristina for the first time on Sunday for the final game of their European Qualifier campaign, with progression into the Euro 2020 finals as group winners already confirmed.
Sterling is expected to start for the visitors having been sidelined for the 7-0 thrashing of Montenegro on Thursday as punishment for his training ground row with Liverpool defender Joe Gomez.
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Benzema would have to lose French nationality to play for Algeria
After his harsh response to the French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet, Karim Benzema has opened the possibility of playing international football with Algeria.
Benzema’s current form with Real Madrid has again opened the debate that he should be included in Didier Deschamps’ France team.
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When Graet suggested Benzema’s career with France was over, the Real Madrid forward hit back stating: “If you think I’m done, let me play with one of the other countries I am eligible for and we’ll see.
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Antonio Conte receives anonymous letter and bullet in post
Inter Milan have revealed they received a threatening letter containing a bullet in the post but denied manager Antonio Conte was the target.
Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera had reported that the former Chelsea manager had received the letter to his home address, but Inter have denied that took place.
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Meanwhile, Conte’s wife Elisabetta Muscarello wrote on social media: “For the record: the story of the bullet is a hoax!”
“In relation to the news published today, Inter Milan states that Antonio Conte did not personally receive any threatening letters and, consequently, he did not go in person to file a complaint,” the club statement said.
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Jordi Cruyff: Players are leaving LaLiga Santander because of Spain’s tax laws
Jordi Cruyff believes that players are leaving Spain because there are more lenient tax laws elsewhere.
The Dutchman was speaking about the possibility of Neymar returning to Barcelona and hinted that tax laws in Spain are a disadvantage at attracting and keeping top players.
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“Neymar makes the difference, for sure,” Cruyff told the press.”We’re seeing big players leave LaLiga.
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Casillas: If Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon d’Or, it is not logical
Iker Casillas has unleashed a fierce debate on Twitter after sharing his opinions about the upcoming Ballon d’Or.
The former Real Madrid goalkeeper, who now plies his trade for Porto, believes that former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo should not be in contention to win this year’s award.
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Van Dijk fue el mejor jugador para UEFA.
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Lesotho vs Nigeria: All you need to know, match details, TV schedule
Nigeria is away to Lesotho in the second fixture of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. It is the third time ever both countries will face each other on the international scene. The Super Eagles go into Sunday’s game top of Group L, following their 2-1 win over Benin Republic on Wednesday. The
Lesotho vs Nigeria: All you need to know, match details, TV schedule
Ballon D’Or: Casillas snubs Messi, Ronaldo, reveals player who should win award
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has said neither his former team mate, Cristiano Ronaldo or Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, deserve to win this year’s Ballon D’Or prize. Casillas, instead has chosen Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, as the best man for the award. Messi recently picked up the FIFA Best award, while Van Dijk took
Ballon D’Or: Casillas snubs Messi, Ronaldo, reveals player who should win award
Chelsea’s Hudson-Odoi in shocking move to Real Madrid
Chelsea forward, Callum Hudson-Odoi could leave Stamford Bridge to join Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid next summer. DAILY POST had reported that Hudson-Odoi refused to sign a new five-year deal with the club last December and almost left for Bayern Munich last January this year. The player also said that he will sign his new contract
Chelsea’s Hudson-Odoi in shocking move to Real Madrid
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s next possible club revealed after leaving LA Galaxy
Former Manchester United striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s next possible club after leaving LA Galaxy last Wednesday has been revealed. DAILY POST recalls that Ibrahimovic mutually parted ways with LA Galaxy following a two-year stint with the MLS club. However, Bologna director of sport, Riccardo Bigon believes the relationship between Ibrahimovic and manager, Sinisa Mihailjovic is key
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s next possible club revealed after leaving LA Galaxy
Bayern Munich President speaks on bringing back Guardiola from Man City
Bayern Munich President, Herbert Hainer, has hinted that the Bundesliga champions could make an ambitious attempt to bring back manager, Pep Guardiola from Manchester City despite his ongoing contract with the Premier League champions. Bayern Munich are pondering their managerial options after sacking Niko Kovac some weeks ago. The Bavarians have been linked with an
Bayern Munich President speaks on bringing back Guardiola from Man City
Messi under fire for telling Brazil coach to shut up during Argentina’s 1-0 win
Brazil defender, Thiago Silva has slammed Argentine captain, Lionel Messi for his conduct during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over the Selecao in an international friendly encounter on Friday night in Saudi Arabia. DAILY POST had reported that Messi, who scored the only goal of the match, told Brazil coach, Tite to shut up when he exchanged
Messi under fire for telling Brazil coach to shut up during Argentina’s 1-0 win
EPL: Four key players to miss Man City clash against Chelsea
Manchester City will be without four key players: Bernado Silva, Leroy Sane, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Aymeric Laporte when they face a high flying Chelsea side after the international break. Manchester City’s first game following the November international break is a big one against Frank Lampard’s side. The reigning Premier League champions Manchester City face the
EPL: Four key players to miss Man City clash against Chelsea
2020 Olympics: Nigeria fails to qualify for tournament
Cup holders, Nigeria have crashed out of the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following a dire 0-0 draw with South Africa on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the draw on the night was not enough to see the Eagles through to the semi-finals. The result meant they finished
2020 Olympics: Nigeria fails to qualify for tournament
Brazil vs Argentina: Selecao coach, Tite reveals what Messi told him during 1-0 defeat
Brazil coach, Tite, has disclosed that he was told to shut up by Argentine captain, Lionel Messi during the Selecao’s 1-0 defeat to the Albiceleste in an international friendly encounter on Friday in Saudia Arabia. DAILY POST recalls that Messi on Friday night scored 13 minutes after returning for Argentina against Brazil. Messi, who had
Brazil vs Argentina: Selecao coach, Tite reveals what Messi told him during 1-0 defeat
Messi scores as Argentina beat Brazil
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi on Friday evening scored 13 minutes into his return for the Albiceleste against Brazil in an international friendly encounter in Saudia Arabia. Messi, who has not featured for Argentina since he was sent off in the third-place game against Chile at the 2019 Copa America in July, saw his penalty kick […]
Messi scores as Argentina beat Brazil
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