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Ramos ´angry´ after Madrid defeat

Soccerway.com Ramos ´angry´ after Madrid defeat Sergio Ramos slammed Real Madrid after they were humbled by Eibar in LaLiga. more info...

Lennon hopes more players can open up about mental health

Soccerway.com Lennon hopes more players can open up about mental health Aaron Lennon hopes his experiences can give other players the scope to be honest about potential struggles with mental health. more info...

West Ham transfer news: Manuel Pellegrini tells Marko Arnautovic to prove he's happy at the club

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The Independent - Football West Ham transfer news: Manuel Pellegrini tells Marko Arnautovic to prove he's happy at the club Pellegrini said he understood the player's ambition but was confident about his commitment to the London club more info...

Joleon Lescott was 'best football gamer' in England squad

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BBC Sport - Football Joleon Lescott was 'best football gamer' in England squad Joleon Lescott tells Nick Bright he was the "best gamer" in the England squad as BBC Sport looks ahead to the start of the inaugural ePremier League in January. more info...

Lionel Messi void filled by Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala as Argentina enjoy friendly win over Mexico

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The Independent - Football Lionel Messi void filled by Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala as Argentina enjoy friendly win over Mexico The Inter striker and Juventus star both scored their first senior international goals in Mendoza more info...

Rinomhota makes his mark at Reading

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Sport – The Standard Rinomhota makes his mark at Reading ANDY Rinomhota is determined to nail down a regular place in the Reading FC first-team after impressing on his full league debut in the English Championship football side’s 3-2 win […] The post Rinomhota makes his mark at Reading appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Wolves defender Jonny suffers knee injury

Soccerway.com Wolves defender Jonny suffers knee injury Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be without Jonny for the visit of Huddersfield Town after the defender suffered a knee injury. more info...

England vs Croatia: Gareth Southgate's side must crack the shackles of Croatia's press to create a lasting rivalry

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The Independent - Football England vs Croatia: Gareth Southgate's side must crack the shackles of Croatia's press to create a lasting rivalry England vs Croatia has rapidly become a sporting rivalry with context, spirit, quality, and most of all narrative. But now it needs an England victory to provide it with evolution, ebb and flow more info...

Arsenal chief confirms Super League talks

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Latest News RSS feed Arsenal chief confirms Super League talks Arsenal's director of football Raul Sanllehi has confirmed the club entered into talks over a potential European Super League. Earlier this month, whistleblowers 'Football Leaks' claimed Arsenal were one of a number of clubs exploring the potential for a new competition of Europe's elite. The Gunners are fifth in the Premier League and have been out of the Champions League for the past two seasons, and while they are desperate to return to the top tier of European competition, Sanllehi claimed any potential breakaway competition is not imminent. "We need to make sure Arsenal is always in the driving seat of anything that may happen in the future," he was widely quoted as saying by the British media. "It won't happen in the short to medium term because we have an agreement with UEFA right now, but I don't know what the future will bring because the future writes itself. "...

Ashley Williams: Wales ‘want to finish off properly’ in Nations League

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BBC Sport - Football Ashley Williams: Wales ‘want to finish off properly’ in Nations League Captain Ashley Williams says he will be "disappointed" if Wales do not top their Nations League group by beating Denmark on Friday. more info...

Warriors target impresses England coach

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Sport – The Standard Warriors target impresses England coach Zimbabwe are set to miss out on Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson, whose exploits at Hoffenheim have impressed England coach Gareth Southgate. The post Warriors target impresses England coach appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Rooney: Kane and Sterling are England superstars

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Latest News RSS feed Rooney: Kane and Sterling are England superstars Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling are already superstars for England, according to Wayne Rooney. The former Manchester United striker will win his last international cap in a friendly against United States at Wembley on Thursday. Rooney was part of a 'Golden Generation' of England players who failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals of any major tournament. Kane and Sterling, meanwhile, helped England reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, the Tottenham striker claiming the Golden Boot after hitting six goals in Russia. And Rooney feels it is unfair to suggest Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate does not have any world-class players at his disposal. "I think they've got superstars," Rooney told a news conference. "Harry Kane has been top goalscorer in the Premier League for three or four years.  "Raheem Sterling in the last couple of years has been fantastic. I don...

Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea and West Ham midfielder calls time on career

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The Independent - Football Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea and West Ham midfielder calls time on career Cole, who turned 37 last week, made 716 professional appearances, scoring 104 goals for seven clubs, and completed his career with Tampa Bay Rowdies more info...

Monaco's plight not Henry's fault - Silva

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Latest News RSS feed Monaco's plight not Henry's fault - Silva Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva said Thierry Henry is "the least guilty" for Monaco's desperate plight after the Ligue 1 champions inflicted a 4-0 defeat upon their beleaguered rivals. Edinson Cavani scored twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick after half-time, before Neymar added a fourth from the penalty spot to maintain PSG's 100 per cent league record this season. Monaco are without a win since the opening day and Henry has picked up just one point from his four Ligue 1 games in charge since replacing Leonardo Jardim in October. Silva offered a sympathetic view of Henry's predicament and backed the former France forward to turn the club's season around despite Monaco's squad being ravaged by injuries. "Monaco's situation is complicated," Silva told reporters. "People talk a lot about the head coach. But I think the coach is the lea...

Harare BMX revels in new track

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Sport – The Standard Harare BMX revels in new track When the land upon which the Harare BMX Club track stood for 31 years was sold in 2016, the future of the sport in the city was clouded in uncertainty. […] The post Harare BMX revels in new track appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Emily van Egmond double not enough as Australia suffer shock defeat to Chile

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ESPN FC News Emily van Egmond double not enough as Australia suffer shock defeat to Chile Australia Chile 2 3 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Australia's unexpected 3-2 loss to world No. 39 Chile could prove costly ahead of next month's 2019 Women's World Cup draw. Australia completely dominated the first half at Penrith Stadium on Saturday but only had an early Emily van Egmond penalty to show for their advantage as busy Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler remained a solid last line of defence. Somehow, the South Americans went to the break level as Francisca Lara made the most of a moment of defensive chaos to finish from long range. Chile's... more info...

The big Friday Premier League quiz

Soccerway.com The big Friday Premier League quiz Warm up for the weekend with our Premier League teasers, powered by Opta data. more info...

Vinicius Junior ties Iker Casillas' UCL debut record

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Matt Ritchie: Newcastle winger asks not be considered for Scotland 'for forseeable future'

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BBC Sport - Football Matt Ritchie: Newcastle winger asks not be considered for Scotland 'for forseeable future' Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie asks to be excluded from Scotland duty "for the forseeable future", Alex McLeish reveals. more info...

No more excuses for Chelsea striker Morata

Soccerway.com No more excuses for Chelsea striker Morata Alvaro Morata found himself looking for excuses as mental struggles compounded a barren run in front of goal for Chelsea. more info...

Liverpool leave out Shaqiri for Serbia trip 'to avoid distractions'

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BBC Sport - Football Liverpool leave out Shaqiri for Serbia trip 'to avoid distractions' Liverpool leave Xherdan Shaqiri out of their squad to face Red Star Belgrade because they want to "avoid any distractions" that may be caused by his heritage. more info...

'We built a hut out of mud' - from refugee camp to international goalscorer

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BBC Sport - Football 'We built a hut out of mud' - from refugee camp to international goalscorer Awer Mabil grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp. Last month he scored his first international goal on his debut for Australia. This is his story. more info...

Klopp: This Premier League season the most exciting in years

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Latest News RSS feed Klopp: This Premier League season the most exciting in years Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the Premier League title race is shaping up as the most exciting in years, but maintained his side must be consistent. A win on Saturday away to Arsenal would make for Liverpool's best-ever start to a domestic season after 11 rounds. Though Manchester City currently sit atop the Premier League standings, a mere six points separate the top six teams. For that reason, Klopp believes Liverpool must not have a singular focus on the reigning champions. "We play City twice," he said. "The maximum we can lose against them is three points in each of these games, even though I understand why it sometimes feels like six. "You react on what they do. If they play on Friday and we play on Sunday then for two days you think about the pressure being more on us. But then you miss Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal or United." Ultimately however, the ...

Santiago Solari, the hope for Real Madrid's directors and players

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Valverde: Cultural played with great enthusiasm but also permissiveness

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Chelsea vs Derby: Gianfranco Zola hopes Frank Lampard starts Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori tonight

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The Independent - Football Chelsea vs Derby: Gianfranco Zola hopes Frank Lampard starts Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori tonight Chelsea record goalscorer Lampard returns to Stamford Bridge for the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie as Rams boss, with midfielder Mount and defender Tomori available for selection against their parent club more info...

Lippi: Conte could revive Real Madrid's fortunes

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Latest News RSS feed Lippi: Conte could revive Real Madrid's fortunes Marcello Lippi has backed Antonio Conte to be successful at Real Madrid should Los Blancos turn to the Italian following the departure of Julen Lopetegui. Madrid are looking for their second head coach in five months after Lopetegui was fired on Monday, the former Spain boss dismissed after 14 games in charge. Sunday's 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona signalled the end of Lopetegui's reign at the Santiago Bernabeu, with former Juventus and Chelsea boss Conte quickly installed as the favourite to replace him. Lippi, who coached Conte as a player at Juve, believes the 49-year-old could revive Madrid's fortunes. "Conte has all the technical and psychological values to manage a great club and why not, even Real Madrid," he told reporters at the Golden Foot Awards. "I don't know if he is interested in Real Madrid and if Real Madrid are interested in him but for sure he would be able ...

Leicester owner among five dead after helicopter crash

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BBC Sport - Football Leicester owner among five dead after helicopter crash Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people who died in the crash near the club's ground. more info...

Baptista: Vinicius Junior deserves Clasico chance

Soccerway.com Baptista: Vinicius Junior deserves Clasico chance Julio Baptista feels the time is right for Real Madrid's Vinicius to experience the Clasico atmosphere. more info...

Ex-England boss Eriksson named Philippines head coach

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BBC Sport - Football Ex-England boss Eriksson named Philippines head coach Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is appointed head coach of the Philippines, two months after ex-Three Lions captain Terry Butcher quit. more info...

All hail Marcelo Brozovic, football's latest set-piece pioneer

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The Independent - Football All hail Marcelo Brozovic, football's latest set-piece pioneer The set-piece – for so long met with a certain knowing sniffiness – is beginning to evolve into an increasingly intricate, increasingly surreal game of bluff and bluster more info...

England climb to No5 in the Fifa World rankings following Nations League victory over Spain

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The Independent - Football England climb to No5 in the Fifa World rankings following Nations League victory over Spain Gareth Southgate's side, who reached the World Cup semi-finals this summer, beat Spain 3-2 in the Nations League on the back of a 0-0 draw with Croatia played behind closed doors in Rijeka more info...

BREAKING NEWS: Alonso signs new Chelsea deal

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Latest News RSS feed BREAKING NEWS: Alonso signs new Chelsea deal Marcos Alonso has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, the club announced on Wednesday. more info...

Xavi: My teams will never use Mourinho's style

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Latest News RSS feed Xavi: My teams will never use Mourinho's style Former Barcelona star Xavi says he will never coach a team to play in the same way as those managed by Jose Mourinho. Barca take on Inter in the Champions League on Wednesday in a repeat of the semi-final tie of 2009-10, when the Nerazzurri triumphed 3-2 on aggregate after a memorable 10-man defensive display at Camp Nou in the second leg. Mourinho guided Inter to the treble that season before heading to LaLiga to take over at Real Madrid, where the rivalry with Pep Guardiola's Barca became ferocious during his three years in charge. The Portuguese has come in for criticism later in his career for refusing to embrace a more positive style of football, particularly at Manchester United, who are struggling to keep pace with attacking sides such as Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League. Although Xavi accepts Mourinho teams are tough to beat, he insists he would encourage different tactics i...

West Ham's Yarmolenko suffers Achilles tear

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BBC Sport - Football West Ham's Yarmolenko suffers Achilles tear West Ham's Andriy Yarmolenko faces several months out after tearing his Achilles tendon in Saturday's defeat by Tottenham. more info...

Darikwa desires to speak Shona

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Sport – The Standard Darikwa desires to speak Shona Just two competitive appearances for England-born Zimbabwe Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa and he is already a cult-hero among local football fans. The post Darikwa desires to speak Shona appeared first on The Standard . more info...

'Wayne Rooney? Never heard of him'

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BBC Sport - Football 'Wayne Rooney? Never heard of him' The former England captain is adjusting to his new US club but remains unknown among some Americans. more info...

The legacy of Marbella Ibarra - Mexico's murdered women's football pioneer

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BBC Sport - Football The legacy of Marbella Ibarra - Mexico's murdered women's football pioneer Killings are at an all-time high in Tijuana and the murder of women's football pioneer Marbella Ibarra has shocked Mexico. Why was she so highly regarded? more info...

The origins of LaLiga

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I hope I´m in Klopp´s good books! - Koeman jokes after resting Wijnaldum

Soccerway.com I hope I´m in Klopp´s good books! - Koeman jokes after resting Wijnaldum Georginio Wijnaldum was rested for the Netherlands on Tuesday, with Ronald Koeman hopeful Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp would be pleased. more info...

This is what Modric, Griezmann, Henry et al used to look like

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River, Boca, Gremio and Palmeiras: The four toughest rivals that Real could play

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Neuer: We told Low we´re ready for the challenge

Soccerway.com Neuer: We told Low we´re ready for the challenge Germany's players have told Joachim Low they are ready for the challenges they are facing, Manuel Neuer said. more info...

Croatia vs England: Should we be worried about Harry Kane's international goal drought?

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The Independent - Football Croatia vs England: Should we be worried about Harry Kane's international goal drought? Fans weren't the only thing missing in Rijeka as England's main attacking threat failed to score for a sixth successive international match - but his club form continues to provide some comfort more info...

Silva revels in Portugal triumph

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Latest News RSS feed Silva revels in Portugal triumph Bernardo Silva was delighted with Portugal's "dominant" display after Thursday's 3-2 Nations League victory in Poland. Fernando Santos' side fell behind in Chorzow but were ahead by the break courtesy of Andre Silva's leveller and an own goal from Kamil Glik. Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva's second-half strike ensured Jakub Blaszczykowski's late effort was merely a consolation. "I think Poland started very strongly and we weren't at our best at the start of the game, especially in the first 15 minutes," he said. "But I think after conceding the goal we proved we're a team that can keep the ball. We were dominant and we created some difficulties for Poland. Vitória importantíssima para chegarmos ao nosso objectivo! Parabéns a todos!! @selecaoportugal pic.twitter.com/HOqXTP1iYv — Bernardo Silva (@BernardoCSilva) October 11, 2018 "And especially un...

DeMbare’s fall from grace

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Sport – The Standard DeMbare’s fall from grace SOCIAL media has been abuzz with mock 2019 fixtures for struggling football giants Dynamos where they are pitted against teams such as Chegutu Pirates, Bindura United, Karoi United, One Commando […] The post DeMbare’s fall from grace appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Carrick reveals he suffered from depression after 2009 Champions League final

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Latest News RSS feed Carrick reveals he suffered from depression after 2009 Champions League final Michael Carrick has revealed how losing the 2009 Champions League final with Manchester United led to him suffering from depression. United, then the defending European champions, were beaten 2-0 by Barcelona in Rome as they missed out on becoming the first team to defend the trophy in its modern format. Carrick lost possession in the build-up to Samuel Eto'o's opening goal 10 minutes in, which came after United had started as the dominant force, before Lionel Messi's second-half header secured the victory. The former midfielder has now opened up on his struggle to cope with that disappointment for the majority of the next two years. "It was the biggest low of my career by quite some way and I don't really know why," Carrick told The Times. "I thought I'd let myself down in the biggest game of my career. I had won the Champions League the year ...

Borussia Dortmund braced for Jadon Sancho bids, doesn't have release clause - Sebastian Kehl

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ESPN FC News Borussia Dortmund braced for Jadon Sancho bids, doesn't have release clause - Sebastian Kehl Lucien Favre believes his youthful Borussia Dortmund team took time to grow into their UEFA Champions League clash against Monaco. Borussia Dortmund's head of licenced player department Sebastian Kehl has said Jadon Sancho has no release clause in his new contract, though the club are aware "there will be enquiries" for the winger. Sancho, 18, has set up eight goals and scored one in 10 competitive appearances so far this season, leading the Bundesliga assists table and receiving his first call-up to the England senior team. He signed a new deal at Dortmund until 2022 last week, and Kehl said this comes "without a release clause"... more info...

Ronaldo 'working well and scoring goals', says Allegri

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Latest News RSS feed Ronaldo 'working well and scoring goals', says Allegri Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri praised Cristiano Ronaldo for "working well" and scoring a "wonderful goal" in Saturday's 2-0 win over Udinese. The Serie A champions won their 10th game in a row in all competitions thanks to first-half strikes from Rodrigo Bentancur and Ronaldo at the Dacia Arena. It was the Portugal international's first appearance since he "firmly denied" an allegation of rape dating back to 2009 via a statement issued on Wednesday. Allegri says the €112million signing from Real Madrid, who has scored four goals in his eight Serie A appearances, looks to be in encouraging form. "I can only talk about what I see," he told a news conference. "I'm not the right person to talk about any other situation. Ronaldo played a fantastic game and he is working calmly. He scored a wonderful goal. Avanti così, tutti insieme #fino...

Man City remain team to beat, says Klopp

Soccerway.com Man City remain team to beat, says Klopp Jurgen Klopp believes Pep Guardiola's Manchester City remain the team to beat in England ahead of Sunday's clash. more info...

Juventus back Ronaldo after investigation into alleged sexual assault is reopened

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Mutasa’ s warriors dilemma

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Sport – The Standard Mutasa’ s warriors dilemma Word that hit the nation on September 27 that Dynamos had fired coach Lloyd Mutasa did not take anybody by surprise since this was expected due to DeMbare’s sorry standing […] The post Mutasa’ s warriors dilemma appeared first on The Standard . more info...