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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah overtaken by Eden Hazard as the Premier League's premium talent

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The Independent - Football Liverpool's Mohamed Salah overtaken by Eden Hazard as the Premier League's premium talent Salah may have ended last season as the undisputed – and double – player of the season, but his display and wider form means he no longer looks like the best player in the division more info...

Suso: Don't blame Gattuso for Milan woes

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Latest News RSS feed Suso: Don't blame Gattuso for Milan woes Suso believes the responsibility for AC Milan's poor start to the season lies squarely with the players and not head coach Gennaro Gattuso. The Rossoneri head to Sassuolo on Sunday on the back of three consecutive draws in Serie A against Cagliari, Atalanta and Empoli. It means Gattuso's men are languishing in 13th, six points behind Lazio in fourth and with plenty of work to do in order to make good on ambitions of Champions League qualification. "Gattuso has no responsibility, these things depend on us," Suso told Sky. "We need to be more careful and focused, without being afraid. It is the players ourselves who recognise we can do better. "You can always improve and do more. The locker room is very close, with many good guys." 0 - AC Milan are the only side yet to keep a clean sheet in this Serie A campaign. Emergency. pic.twitter.com/j0mPI422gC — OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) Septe...

Tottenham transfer news: Spurs confident over new Dele Alli contract after breakthrough in talks

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The Independent - Football Tottenham transfer news: Spurs confident over new Dele Alli contract after breakthrough in talks There has been a breakthrough in negotiations with 22-year-old Alli, with both sides confident of a swift agreement more info...

Arsenal news: Danny Welbeck insists he is happy to wait for his Premier League chance under Unai Emery

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The Independent - Football Arsenal news: Danny Welbeck insists he is happy to wait for his Premier League chance under Unai Emery Welbeck is yet to start a Premier League match this season more info...

Hummels impressed by 'incredible' Sanches

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Latest News RSS feed Hummels impressed by 'incredible' Sanches Renato Sanches gives Bayern Munich a new dimension according to defender Mats Hummels. Bayern were held to a 1-1 draw by Augsburg on Tuesday, losing their 100 per cent Bundesliga record, but Portugal midfielder Sanches impressed once more. The 21-year-old struggled after joining the German champions from Benfica in 2016 and spent a fruitless and injury-ruined loan spell with Swansea City last term. But the youngster appears revitalised under new head coach Niko Kovac and produced another strong showing after scoring on his return to Benfica in the Champions League last week. "He has given himself outstanding chances with his irresistible start to the season," Hummels told reporters after a match in which Sanches and other Bayern players were guilty of missed chances against Augsburg. "Of course, he had to score, but that happens. He has an incredible power. "He is a player who shakes of...

Outright leaders: Bayern, PSG, Juventus and Liverpool start by winning every match

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English // marca Outright leaders: Bayern, PSG, Juventus and Liverpool start by winning every match   Leer more info...

Coventry supports lifting of Russia dopping ban

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Sport – The Standard Coventry supports lifting of Russia dopping ban Kirsty Coventry, chairperson of the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission, yesterday said she supported the lifting of the ban on Russia’s anti-doping agency, Rusada, despite widespread dismay over this week’s […] The post Coventry supports lifting of Russia dopping ban appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Anthony Joshua reigns at Wembley: Beats Povetkin by KO in the 7th round

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English // marca Anthony Joshua reigns at Wembley: Beats Povetkin by KO in the 7th round   Leer more info...

Cristiano Ronaldo's ¬1bn release clause was 'not there to be paid' - Real Madrid president

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ESPN FC News Cristiano Ronaldo's ¬1bn release clause was 'not there to be paid' - Real Madrid president Tensions are mounting between the Exploding Heads as they argue over which one of them is Cristiano Ronaldo's biggest fan. The guys respond to your tweets about a "backhanded compliment," Cristiano Ronaldo's red card and whether Neymar is overrated. Cristiano Ronaldo's €1 billion release clause in his Real Madrid contract was "not there to be paid," according to club president Florentino Perez, who insisted the European champions "got the highest value we could" when he was sold to Juventus in the summer. Ronaldo moved to Italy for €100 million after nine years at Real Madrid and Perez said that, when it was clear the Portugal captain wanted to leave, Madrid negotiated the best price for him. "The release clauses are not there to... more info...

Iwobi: Emery demands more than Wenger

ESPN FC News Iwobi: Emery demands more than Wenger Arsenal's Alex Iwobi revealed the team are enjoying manager Unai Emery's new system and his increasing demands are causing them to train much harder than before. more info...

Modric: I was fatigued after the World Cup, but I'm feeling better every day

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English // marca Modric: I was fatigued after the World Cup, but I'm feeling better every day   Leer more info...

Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea youngster signs new five-year contract

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BBC Sport - Football Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea youngster signs new five-year contract Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu signs a new five-year contract at the club. more info...

Ngezi catch them young

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Sport – The Standard Ngezi catch them young One of Zimbabwe’s leading platinum miners, Zimplats, and the sponsors of Premiership football side Ngezi Platinum Stars continue to give back to the Mhondoro community after hosting yet another successful […] The post Ngezi catch them young appeared first on The Standard . more info...

In-form Robben ´does not feel 34´

Soccerway.com In-form Robben ´does not feel 34´ Veteran Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben admitted that he expects to find himself in and out of the team at the age of 34. more info...

A-League to trial flares and fan-zones in bid to halt declining attendances

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ESPN FC News A-League to trial flares and fan-zones in bid to halt declining attendances Tim Cahill says the football community needs to welcome Usain Bolt and take his football pursuit for what it is. A-League chiefs will trial a suite of new entertainment across the first month of the season to win fans back to the competition. Safe smoke from flares in the stands, fan-zones modelled on the World Cup and lights and music during play are all on the agenda in an attempt to lure young families to the football after a year of declining crowds and television audiences. A-League head Greg O'Rourke spent the off-season working with clubs and stadia to develop the plan to cash in on spiking interest... more info...

'Not one of their better games': Rodgers unhappy with officials at St Mirren

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BBC Sport - Football 'Not one of their better games': Rodgers unhappy with officials at St Mirren Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said the officials did not have "one of their better games" as his side had a man sent off in a draw at St Mirren. more info...

Premier League investigates illegal Silva approach claim

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BBC Sport - Football Premier League investigates illegal Silva approach claim The Premier League opens an investigation into a claim Everton made an illegal approach for Marco Silva when he was Watford boss. more info...

England manager Gareth Southgate warns fringe players over lack of playing time for clubs

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The Independent - Football England manager Gareth Southgate warns fringe players over lack of playing time for clubs Speaking after England's 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday night, Southgate admitted that picking players out of favour at club level was not ideal and ultimately not sustainable more info...

Harry Maguire reveals the heated half-time showdown that helped turn things around for England

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The Independent - Football Harry Maguire reveals the heated half-time showdown that helped turn things around for England Marcus Rashford eventually broke the deadlock to end England's four-match run without a win more info...

France, Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris on drunken driving charge: 'I made a mistake'

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ESPN FC News France, Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris on drunken driving charge: 'I made a mistake' Olivier Giroud ended his goal drought in style, scoring the game-winning volley to propel France past the Netherlands. ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno laud Kylian Mbappe's maturity and leadership following his performance against the Netherlands. Didier Deschamps has named Hugo Lloris in the France squad despite charges of drink-driving against the goalkeeper, but insisted he can not babysit his players. Tottenham Hotspur and France captain Hugo Lloris said after being arrested on drunken driving charges last month that he made a mistake and that he must accept the repercussions. Lloris is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday on charges of drunken driving after being stopped by police in central London on Aug. 24 after an evening out with France teammates Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud. He failed...

Nigeria call five home-based players for Liberia friendly

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ESPN FC News Nigeria call five home-based players for Liberia friendly Gernot Rohr has invited five home-based professionals ahead of the Super Eagles' international friendly against Liberia at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia on Tuesday. Three of the players are drawn from CAF Confederation Cup campaigners and seven-time Nigeria league champions Enyimba (Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Mfon Udoh and Sunday Adetunji), while FC Ifeanyi Ubah (Adeleye Olamilekan) and League champions Lobi Stars (Ebube Duru) contribute one apiece. Ezenwa, who was a part of Nigeria's... more info...

Nations League: How Scotland could be just four wins from Euro 2020

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BBC Sport - Football Nations League: How Scotland could be just four wins from Euro 2020 Alex McLeish's side begin their Nations League campaign against Albania on Monday. But how does the competition work and how can Scotland exploit it? more info...

Vote: Who is the Premier League's greatest Spaniard?

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BBC Sport - Football Vote: Who is the Premier League's greatest Spaniard? On Saturday England play Spain, but which Spaniard has made the biggest impact on the Premier League? more info...

Martinez: Belgium can cope with big expectations

ESPN FC News Martinez: Belgium can cope with big expectations Belgium's Roberto Martinez feels his side don't feel pressure to win things as they expect to perform at the highest of standards. more info...

Wilfried Zaha donates 'substantial financial contribution' to support Crystal Palace Ladies' amateur players

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The Independent - Football Wilfried Zaha donates 'substantial financial contribution' to support Crystal Palace Ladies' amateur players The club have clarified how the financial support of the Ladies' team is structured, with the Premier League star helping to fund the amateur players on the books at Selhurst park more info...

World Cup can be England players' fuel - Henderson

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BBC Sport - Football World Cup can be England players' fuel - Henderson Jordan Henderson says that England can use their World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia in the summer as "fuel" to go on to greater things. more info...

Kapini still dreams of Warriors call-up

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Sport – The Standard Kapini still dreams of Warriors call-up TAPUWA Kapini will go down in history as one of Zimbabwe’s most eccentric and colourful goalkeepers of his generation, but the former Highlanders shot-stopper wants to be remembered for something […] The post Kapini still dreams of Warriors call-up appeared first on The Standard . more info...

Top 5 goals in Ligue 1

ESPN FC News Top 5 goals in Ligue 1 Di Maria and Mbappé stunning goals for PSG, long-range shots from Oyongo and Lucas Evangelista, Gradel fires for Toulouse : here is the top 5 goals of Ligue 1 gameweek 4 more info...

Man Utd fans pay for banner criticising Woodward to be flown over game

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BBC Sport - Football Man Utd fans pay for banner criticising Woodward to be flown over game A group of Manchester United fans pay for a banner complaining at the way the club is being run to be flown over Sunday's game at Burnley. more info...

Transfer Window: Ronaldo makes Juventus serious contenders, Barcelona quietly happy

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ESPN FC News Transfer Window: Ronaldo makes Juventus serious contenders, Barcelona quietly happy Real Madrid's Julen Lopetegui has again refused to commit to who his number one goalkeeper is after new signing Thibaut Courtois is yet to start for the club. The transfer window is now closed across Europe and while some of the continent's major clubs enjoyed a strong summer in the market, others were left frustrated. ESPN FC's Premier League correspondents have had their say, and now it's the rest of Europe's turn ... La Liga BARCELONA: 8 There's a quiet satisfaction about this summer's dealings at Barcelona. A transfer window that  started with the loss of captain Andres Iniesta ended with what would appear to be a more rounded squad. The four... more info...