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Giants go back to basics

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Sport – The Standard Giants go back to basics IT’S 12 years since Bulawayo giants and the country’s oldest football club Highlanders last won the league championship. BY MUNYARADZI MADZOKERE If they had been up there competing for honours […] The post Giants go back to basics appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Barcelona, Real Madrid to meet in El Clasico at Camp Nou on May 6

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ESPN FC News Barcelona, Real Madrid to meet in El Clasico at Camp Nou on May 6 Barcelona rocked the Bernabeu and moved 14 points clear of Real Madrid with a 3-0 victory, inspired by Leo Messi's goal and assist. The FC crew react to ESPN FC Barcelona correspondent Sam Marsden's player ratings after Barcelona's 3-0 win over Real Madrid. La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that the second Clasico of the 2017-18 season will see Real Madrid visit Barcelona's Camp Nou on Sunday, May 6. Given Barcelona's current seven-point lead over second-place Atletico Madrid and 14-point advantage over Real Madrid in third, Barcelona may have already wrapped up the title when the game takes place. Tebas told radio show "El Larguero" that the game, which falls in Week 36 of the campaign, "will be on Sunday at a quarter to nine," although the... more info...

Rami saddened by Neymar injury

Soccerway.com Rami saddened by Neymar injury Adil Rami is glad Paris Saint-Germain will be without Neymar in their Coupe de France clash against Marseille. more info...

Mustafi wary of De Bruyne threat in EFL Cup final

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Latest News RSS feed Mustafi wary of De Bruyne threat in EFL Cup final Shkodran Mustafi said Arsenal must nullify Kevin De Bruyne's impact if the Londoners are to upstage Manchester City in the EFL Cup final. Arsenal and runaway Premier League leaders City will do battle at Wembley Sunday, with all eyes on in-form playmaker De Bruyne. De Bruyne has starred for City this season, leading to manager Pep Guardiola to talk up the Belgium international as a potential Ballon d'Or winner. Arsenal defender Mustafi is aware of the threat De Bruyne poses to the Gunners. "Kevin has shown in recent seasons that he is a top class player," he said. "He also has top class players around him as well.  "It will be very important to try and stop his qualities because players like him can make things happen. "We have to try and make everything as compact as we can, give them as little time on the ball as we can." Arsenal, who are sixth and well off the pace ...

Man United must improve quality; Chelsea have gone backwards

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ESPN FC News Man United must improve quality; Chelsea have gone backwards The ESPN FC panel question if Jose Mourinho's tactics will result in Alexis Sanchez not fulfilling his potential at Manchester United. Manchester United and Chelsea have won 18 Premier League titles between them but, with Manchester City 16 points clear at the top, it looks as though second is the best for which they can hope this season. Ahead of their meeting at Old Trafford on Sunday, we asked bloggers Scott Patterson (United) and Mark Worrall (Chelsea) to assess the state of their club. What mark would you give your club this season? Patterson: 7/10. That could quickly change, however, given United are second in the league... more info...

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Why can't Ozil and I play in same Arsenal team?

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ESPN FC News Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Why can't Ozil and I play in same Arsenal team? LONDON -- Henrikh Mkhitaryan has told ESPN FC that he can thrive in the same team as Mesut Ozil at Arsenal and admitted he "can't more info...

Correa: Manchester United didn't lose thanks to De Gea

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Mendy on course for World Cup, says Deschamps

Soccerway.com Mendy on course for World Cup, says Deschamps France coach Didier Deschamps has offered words of encouragement for Benjamin Mendy in his battle to be fit for the World Cup in Russia. more info...

Man Utd want Kroos - Tuesday's gossip

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BBC Sport - Football Man Utd want Kroos - Tuesday's gossip Manchester United target Real Madrid's Toni Kroos, Alan Pardew's West Brom future under threat, Spurs to make fresh move for Wilfried Zaha, plus more. more info...

Poyet: Chelsea are like Real Madrid, they only play like champions at certain moments

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Germany’s Breinlinger lifts Troutbeck Triathlon African Cup

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Sport – The Standard Germany’s Breinlinger lifts Troutbeck Triathlon African Cup GERMANY’S Jonas Breinlinger completed a fairytale maiden visit to Zimbabwe by winning the 2018 edition of the Bonaqua Troutbeck ATU Sprint Triathlon African Cup at the Troutbeck Resort here yesterday. The post Germany’s Breinlinger lifts Troutbeck Triathlon African Cup appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Emery defends PSG star Neymar after Madrid display

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Latest News RSS feed Emery defends PSG star Neymar after Madrid display Paris Saint-Germain head coach Unai Emery backed Neymar to help the French giants recover from their 3-1 deficit to Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Neymar came in for criticism following Wednesday's display at the Santiago Bernabeu, where PSG squandered a lead and conceded two late goals to give Madrid the ascendency in the knockout tie. But Emery insisted Neymar will step up to the plate in the second leg at Parc des Princes next month, defending the Brazil star's performance against the European champions. "He played a great game in my opinion," Emery said ahead of PSG's clash against Strasbourg on Saturday. "He did a lot of great things in order to change the dynamic of the game. "If he can improve ahead of this great game [in the second leg], the small details that I'm sure he can improve on here at home, he'll show everyone how good he is....

Who were the six heroes of the victory over PSG?

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English // marca Who were the six heroes of the victory over PSG?   Leer more info...

´Scared´ Jesus sought Ronaldo´s advice after knee injury

Soccerway.com ´Scared´ Jesus sought Ronaldo´s advice after knee injury A knee injury suffered in December has proven more complex than first thought for Gabriel Jesus, who admits he is a little "scared". more info...

Wenger suggests injury was behind Lacazette struggles

Soccerway.com Wenger suggests injury was behind Lacazette struggles Alexandre Lacazette's knee injury comes as a "massive blow" to Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger thinks it may explain his poor form. more info...

Zimbabwe heading in the right direction, says Taibu

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Sport – The Standard Zimbabwe heading in the right direction, says Taibu As Zimbabwe warm-up for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers at home with a bilateral series against Afghanistan in the UAE, former national team captain Tatenda Taibu, who retired in 2012 […] The post Zimbabwe heading in the right direction, says Taibu appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles: 'Manchester United's centre-halves didn't know what to do with the ball'

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The Independent - Football Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles: 'Manchester United's centre-halves didn't know what to do with the ball' Manchester United seem to be mislaying their sense of purpose at just the moment it is most urgently required, and Newcastle took full advantage at St James' Park more info...

Liverpool and Arsenal keen on £40m Butland - Sunday's gossip

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BBC Sport - Football Liverpool and Arsenal keen on £40m Butland - Sunday's gossip Liverpool and Arsenal after £40m Jack Butland, Chelsea to let Antonio Conte leave in the summer, plus more. more info...

Morata hints at Real Madrid return

Soccerway.com Morata hints at Real Madrid return Having only left Real Madrid last year, Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata hinted at a possible return to the Santiago Bernabeu. more info...

Real vs PSG is Paris' best seller

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Republic's Hoolahan retires from international football

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BBC Sport - Football Republic's Hoolahan retires from international football Republic of Ireland and Norwich City midfielder Wes Hoolahan announces his retirement from international football. more info...

Messi reveals name of third son

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Latest News RSS feed Messi reveals name of third son Lionel Messi has announced his third son will be named Ciro. The Barcelona and Argentina superstar and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo are expecting their third child to be born at the end of this month or in early March. Messi confirmed the name on his Instagram account with a video that appeared to show the infant kicking inside his mother's womb. Roccuzzo and Messi married last year and already have two sons, Thiago and Mateo. more info...

Let us be realistic

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Sport – The Standard Let us be realistic Word that the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) have sent invitation letters for the Warriors to play the Teranga Lions of Senegal and the Pharaohs of Egypt on the Fifa dates […] The post Let us be realistic appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Everything works for PSG

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English // marca Everything works for PSG   Leer more info...

Arsene Wenger delighted with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emereick Aubameyang's immediate impact

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The Independent - Football Arsene Wenger delighted with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emereick Aubameyang's immediate impact The Arsenal manager said he felt this evidence showed £60m Aubameyang was a 'reasonable price' in this inflated market more info...

Mahrez misses Leicester training again and will not face Swansea

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BBC Sport - Football Mahrez misses Leicester training again and will not face Swansea Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez misses training for a fourth day running, after a potential move to Manchester City fell through. more info...

Kyrgios levels for Australia in Davis Cup against Germany

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English // marca Kyrgios levels for Australia in Davis Cup against Germany   Leer more info...

West Ham United suspend head of transfers Tony Henry over comments about signing African players

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The Independent - Football West Ham United suspend head of transfers Tony Henry over comments about signing African players An email from Henry claimed the club do not like signing African players more info...