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'I'm fine' reveals Eriksen

The Inter star suffered heart failure during a European Championship outing, but he is now in hospital and on the road to recovery

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Xavi explains why he rejected Barcelona twice

The Blaugrana legend has been offered a route back to Camp Nou on a couple of occasions, but those approaches were knocked back

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Kante deserves Ballon d'Or more than Messi & Ronaldo, claims Pogba

The Red Devils midfielder believes his fellow Frenchman should be recognised as the best player on the planet in 2021

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Solskjaer hints at striker signing in Man Utd transfer promise

The Red Devils boss admits reinforcements are required at Old Trafford, while every effort will be made to retain the services of key men

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Foden claims Young Player of the Season prize

The 21-year-old England international enjoyed a memorable 2020-21 campaign as he helped the Blues to title glory

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Tuchel signs Chelsea extension after Champions League triumph

The German manager, who replaced Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge in January, has penned new terms following the victory over Manchester City in Porto

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Ramsey responds to Juventus exit rumours

The former Arsenal midfielder has seen injury issues hold him back in Italy, but he will not be running away from a challenge in Turin

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CONMEBOL picks Brazil to host 2021 Copa America

With the two nations originally scheduled to host the event in no position to stage elite competition, CONMEBOL has taken decisive action

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Lingard leaves door open to West Ham

The England international has thanked the Hammers for returning him to his "true self", but he is now due to return to Old Trafford

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Bellerin turned to drink during Arsenal injury nightmare

The Spaniard has worked his way back to full fitness, but has revealed that he endured a few dark days when stuck on the sidelines

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Mat Ryan hints at Arsenal future

The boyhood Gunners fan has loved his time at Emirates Stadium and may be back for more with Brighton favouring other options in goal

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Ronaldo will return to Sporting, claims club president

Frederico Varandas believes a five-time Ballon d'Or winner is destined to head back to where it all began at some stage

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Lingard hints at future plans after West Ham loan

The England international has seen a permanent move mooted in the next window, but it remains to be seen where he ends up

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Lewandowski makes Bundesliga history with goal 41

The prolific Polish striker has edged above Gerd Muller on a notable chart after finding the target again in a meeting with Augsburg

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Man Utd icon Beckham makes Premier League Hall of Fame

Two former England captains have completed the list of inductees for 2021, with their remarkable achievements being recognised

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Oxlade-Chamberlain opens up amid Liverpool exit talk

The England international midfielder has found regular game time hard to come by this season, but he remains happy at Anfield

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Liverpool star reveals Roger Federer inspiration

The Dutch centre-half is already at the top of his game, but believes important lessons can be taken from stars of other sports

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Moyes unsure how 'realistic' Lingard deal is

The Hammers boss remains keen on keeping a loan star at the London Stadium, but accepts that a big call rests with the Red Devils

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Man Utd told age not an issue in Ronaldo return

The former Red Devils striker believes the Portuguese superstar could make an impact back at Old Trafford even after passing his 36th birthday

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CL final moved to Portugal with 12,000 fans

UEFA has confirmed that a European showpiece that had been due to take place in Turkey will now be staged at Estadio do Dragao

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Jorginho reacts to Chelsea exit talk

The Italy international midfielder has seen a return to Serie A mooted, but he remains fully committed to a contract at Stamford Bridge

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Man City crowned Premier League champions

The Blues, with a Carabao Cup success already in the bag and Champions League final outing to come, have their hands on a domestic title once more

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Buffon announces Juve departure with an exotic move on his mind

The World Cup-winning goalkeeper is preparing to sever ties with the Bianconeri for a second time, with no new contract lined up

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Solskjaer ready to anger rivals with rotation

The Red Devils are facing a hectic run-in, meaning that their manager is going to have to tinker with his plans on a regular basis

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Ryan tells Arsenal he's 'world-class' amid Leno questions

The Australian shot-stopper is currently on loan at the Gunners from Brighton, but a permanent move could be made this summer

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Mourinho returns to management at Roma

The Portuguese, who has previously worked in Serie A with Inter, has wasted little time in finding new job after being sacked by Tottenham

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Pochettino: Mbappe could face Man City despite injury

The World Cup winner will form part of his manager's plans in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie

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Arteta ready to discuss Smith Rowe deal at Arsenal

The Gunners boss admits one home-grown star has earned the right to talk terms, with plans being drawn up for further additions

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Bruno Fernandes reveals Man Utd coaching ambitions

The Portugal international midfielder has plenty still to achieve as a player, but is already planning a move into the dugout

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Tottenham told to 'break the bank for Brendan Rodgers'

The former Spurs striker was not surprised to see Mourinho moved on and now wants a raid to be launched on Leicester City

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Premier League clubs join mass social media boycott

Governing bodies across the men and women's game are uniting to take a stance against those who continue to tarnish the game

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Salah makes Liverpool history as he reaches 20-goal mark again

The Egyptian forward, who has been a prolific presence throughout his time at Anfield, has maintained a remarkable level of consistency

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'Barca disappointed me the least' - Ceferin mulling over sanctions

Plans to introduce another elite European competition have been shelved for now, with 12 clubs sweating on possible action against them

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Jose Mourinho sacked by Tottenham only days before Carabao Cup final

The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager has been relieved of his duties in the wake of a Super League announcement in north London

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Man City rocked by De Bruyne injury at Wembley

The Belgium international midfielder was forced from the field early in the second-half, handing Pep Guardiola an untimely headache

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Tottenham trolled by new paint supplier

The paint suppliers jokingly responded to number of comments on social media - before hastily deleting the posts

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Ibrahimovic handed one-match ban for insulting referee

The enigmatic Swedish striker was sent off on his last outing for the Rossoneri and will not figure in the club's next game against Genoa

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‘Lose and it’s a mistake, win and I am a genius’

The Premier League leaders suffered a rare defeat when playing host to the Whites, but their manager has no regrets at rotating his team

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Arteta must drop Aubameyang for Martinelli - Keown

The former Gunners defender believes the underperforming club captain needs to be replaced by a youngster who is “too good to be sitting on the bench”

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Mourinho: I am one of the most important managers

The Portuguese coach has learned to turn a deaf ear to criticism, with a proven winner continuing to point to a distinguished CV

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Lazio prodigy tragically killed in car crash

The Rome-based club are, along with a number of Serie A rivals, mourning the loss of the 19-year-old who passed away on Wednesday evening

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Rivaldo sees Messi staying at Barca ‘for a few more years’

The former Blaugrana star believes a talismanic Argentine will remain at Camp Nou now that Joan Laporta is filling a presidential post

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Shaw admits to 'no confidence' under Mourinho

The left-back faced public criticism from the Portuguese coach, but has thrived under the Norwegian and earned an England recall

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Rodriguez sets date for Everton injury return

The Colombian playmaker has been nursing a knock that has kept him out of Premier League and FA Cup fixtures for the Toffees

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Haaland responds to Man City & Barcelona rumours

The prolific Norwegian striker continues to see a big-money move mooted ahead of the summer, but he is turning a deaf ear to the speculation

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Pirlo quizzed on Ronaldo's future amid Real return talk

The Bianconeri boss has suggested that the Portuguese forward will be sticking around in Turin and honouring the final year of his current contract

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Guardiola responds to talk of Man City move for Haaland

The Blues are said to be one of several sides mulling over an approach for a striker that has continued to catch the eye at Borussia Dortmund

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Ibrahimovic steers around AC Milan future question

The enigmatic Swedish striker is yet to agree a contract extension at San Siro and says his focus will remain locked on the present

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Ancelotti: Man City have no clear identity

The experienced Everton coach is set to face the Citizens in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with his own side remaining a work in progress

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Mane makes ‘really complicated’ Liverpool admission

The Reds have endured a testing 2020-21 campaign, with the reigning Premier League champions being forced to take a step backwards

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Ronaldo back to Real Madrid? Zidane weighs in on possible reunion

The Frenchman is reluctant to speculate on whether a deal could be put in place, but he remains a big fan of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner

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Solskjaer includes Ronaldo on dream-signing list

The Red Devils boss has been asked to select the players from an illustrious past at Old Trafford that he would most like to have at his disposal

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Juventus told to ‘free Ronaldo at the end of the season’

Giovanni Gigli says he would never have lured the five-time Ballon d’Or winner away from Real Madrid as he was always “too expensive”

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Klopp vows to stay at Liverpool amid Germany links

The current coach of Die Mannschaft has revealed that he will be stepping down this summer, but a countryman at Anfield will not be taking his place

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Neymar to miss Barcelona reunion

The Ligue 1 giants are set to take in the second leg of a last-16 clash with the Blaugrana on Wednesday

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Arsenal star issues public apology for costly blunder

The Swiss midfielder was responsible for the Clarets’ goal at Turf Moor which ultimately helped them to a point

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Arteta angered by more handball confusion from VAR

The Gunners were held to a 1-1 stalemate at Turf Moor, with some wayward finishing, defensive errors and big VAR decisions going against them

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Lindelof addresses long-standing injury issue

The Sweden international defender has been nursing a back complaint for some time, with the Red Devils centre-half having to manage his game time

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Haaland to Leeds? Bamford open to the competition

A prolific frontman on the books at Borussia Dortmund grew up supporting the Whites and the club’s current No.9 would welcome him on board

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Barca & Real Madrid to be billed millions for tax avoidance

Athletic Club and Osasuna have also been informed that they must pay back taxes after taking advantage of unfair rates

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Klopp hints at honouring Liverpool contract

The Reds boss has seen questions asked of his future this season, but he has suggested that the challenge of bouncing back will be embraced

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Henderson out for at least five weeks after undergoing surgery

The Reds have confirmed that their club captain has been forced under the knife after picking up an untimely injury in the Merseyside derby

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Jimenez to return from fractured skull this season

The Mexico international striker has been out of out since November, but he is back in light training and edging his way into contention

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Arteta responds to claims Aubameyang is ‘past his best’

The Gunners boss claims to have no complaints with a striker who has hit 11 goals this season and remains an important part of future plans

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‘Hazard would play Mario Kart five minutes before a game’

The veteran Brazilian defender featured alongside the enigmatic Belgian at Chelsea and believes he has the natural ability to rival Lionel Messi

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Liverpool crash to 98-year low after another loss at Anfield

The out-of-sorts Reds endured another afternoon to forget against neighbours Everton and are now on their worst home run for almost a century

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Hudson-Odoi’s attitude questioned after Chelsea draw

The Blues boss introduced a highly-rated youngster at half-time against the Saints, before then replacing him 14 minutes from the end

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Jurgen Klopp defends 'unlucky Thiago Alcantara amid criticism

A Spain international snapped up from Bayern Munich last summer is considered by some to have contributed to the Reds’ recent wobble

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Man Utd to discuss extending Cavani’s contract

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been pleased with the Uruguayan’s contribution this season and intends to hold talks regarding keeping him on

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Messi might be thinking about PSG – Rivaldo

The Blaugrana legend believes the mercurial Argentine may have made his last Champions League appearance at Camp Nou

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Son shrugs off ‘bad rumour’ of Mourinho losing dressing room

Tottenham have suffered five defeats in their last six games in all competitions, with serious questions being asked of their manager

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Mourinho admits ‘wrong decisions’ on Bale and Alli

The Tottenham manager has been critical of two of his players at times this season, but he says he does want to see them fit and firing

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Klopp admits Liverpool’s title defence is over

The German tactician has conceded that the Reds will not be claiming back-to-back Premier League crowns after suffering a third straight defeat

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Herrera casts FFP doubt over Messi to PSG

The Spanish midfielder is reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding the Barcelona superstar, but he considers a deal to be unlikely

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Neymar in doubt for PSG due to illness

The Brazilian forward is feeling a little under the weather and may be unavailable to Mauricio Pochettino for a heavyweight tie at Stade Velodrome

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Man City make Football League history, break club record

The Blues have been faultless across all competitions since the middle of December, with Pep Guardiola’s side now flying high as a result

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Fred pleased to ‘erupt’ at Man Utd alongside Pogba after tough start

The Brazilian midfielder was branded a big-money flop during his first season at Old Trafford, but he is now a key part of the Red Devils’ plans

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Bosnich not buying Solskjaer excuses following loss

The former Red Devils goalkeeper believes a shock defeat to Sheffield United was down to a goalkeeping error and playing with the wrong mindset

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Arteta unsure on Ryan future at Arsenal

The Gunners boss has taken the Australia international on a short-term deal from Brighton, but he could earn an extended stay at Emirates Stadium

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'Man Utd's best signing wasn't Ronaldo'

The former Red Devils defender believes a centre-half snapped up from Leeds was Sir Alex Ferguson’s best business during his time at the club

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‘Kane & Son shining but Hojbjerg has been a revelation’

The former Tottenham player and coach has been impressed by Jose Mourinho’s side this season and believes long-awaited silverware can be claimed

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‘Contract not behind Aubameyang’s form falling off a cliff’

The former Gunners striker is eager to point out that a struggling frontman is “only human” and that he needs others to help him out in times of need

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‘If Partey plays, then so should Ozil’

The former Gunners star believes that the German playmaker would be the perfect option to provide ammunition alongside the Ghanaian enforcer

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Messi rested again by Barcelona in Champions League

Ronald Koeman has decided to shuffle his pack for a meeting with Ferencvaros, with three senior stars not making the trip to Hungary

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‘Salah, Mane & Firmino love playing together’

The former Reds star is a big fan of Jurgen Klopp’s fearsome front three and has also saluted the impact of a German tactician at Anfield

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Coronavirus forces PSG & Dortmund behind closed doors

The second leg of a heavyweight last-16 encounter in European competition will be played out in front of empty stands at Parc des Princes

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'Son of a b*tch' banner leads to bizarre end to Bayern game

The German giants saw the outcome of Saturday's Bundesliga game called into question due to the behaviour of those in the stands

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Champions League last 16: Liverpool land Atletico & City face Real

The current holders of the continental crown are heading back to Wanda Metropolitano while beaten finalists from 2019, Spurs, lock horns with Leipzig

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Racism shame sees Bulgarian PM call for FA head’s resignation

Boyko Borisov has ordered Borislav Mihaylov to step down from his role after disgusting scenes in the stands during a Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia

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‘Man Utd’s selfish stars should play golf or tennis’

Ex-Red Devils defender Paul Parker feels there are too many players not pulling their weight at Old Trafford, with a few waiting on moves elsewhere

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Man Utd were too quick to sack Mourinho - Fellaini

The former Red Devils star, who is now in China with Shangdong Luneng, says the Portuguese was not given the time to properly build a team

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Rashford: You can't hide in football - we've not been good enough

The Red Devils frontman has faced plenty of criticism over recent weeks, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side struggling to find a spark as a collective

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Messi not friends with Ronaldo but would accept dinner date

The Barcelona star admits to not being close with a fellow five-time Ballon d'Or winner, but would be prepared to go for a meal with the Juventus ace

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Owen questions Shearer's loyalty in Twitter spat

Having seen a Magpies legend call him out on social media over comments regarding his own spell on Tyneside, the ex-England international has hit back

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Ronaldo reveals Arsenal & Barcelona meetings

The Portuguese forward took the first steps on the road to superstardom at Old Trafford, but met with Arsene Wenger before joining the Red Devils

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'Attack Pogba, you attack us all' - Man Utd stars react to racist abuse

Old Trafford colleagues of the Frenchman are among those to have offered their support to a friend and condemned the actions of social media trolls

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Sydney knife attack: Ex-Bury player is citizen arrest hero

Paul O’Shaughnessy and his brother Luke are being lauded for their disarming of a man who allegedly killed one person and hospitalised another

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Dybala doesn’t have the minerals for Man Utd - Ferdinand

The former Red Devils defender believes the right approach has been taken at Old Trafford in favouring young, hungry, British additions

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Former Liverpool striker announces retirement

The World Cup-winning frontman has revealed that, after 18 years as a professional, he is preparing to hang up his boots

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Salah: I like VAR now!

The Egyptian forward helped the Reds to get their hands on European football's grandest prize, with his early penalty helping to down Tottenham

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Arsenal star to miss Europa League final due to safety concerns

The Armenian playmaker will not be involved in a meeting with Chelsea, with the Gunners opting against including him in a squad destined for Baku

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Pogba passes blame for critics onto Messi & Ronaldo

The World Cup winner continues to face questions of his contribution, but he believes that is down to the impossible standards being set by others

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Solskjaer sees priorities picked out in big spend

Gary Neville believes money will be made available in the next window and feels a new centre-half and another full-back should top the shopping list

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Pogba: Man Utd free again under Solskjaer

The Red Devils midfielder has hailed the impact made by a manager who is now working on a permanent three-year contract at Old Trafford

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Montenegro charged over racist abuse of England stars

Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose were among those targeted from the terraces during a Euro 2020 qualification win for the Three Lions in Podgorica

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Europa League draw: Arsenal up against Napoli

The Gunners face a tough test against Serie A opposition, while elsewhere there is an all La Liga affair between Valencia and Villarreal

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Grealish attacked by Birmingham fan during derby

A Blues supporter entered the field of play at St Andrew's and struck the Villans midfielder from behind before stewards were able to get to him

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'Madrid fans should be ashamed, they're a disgrace!' - Bale agent

The Wales international has faced plenty of criticism in the Spanish capital this season, but he will not be running away from Santiago Bernabeu

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Nantes retire No. 9 in emotional Sala tribute

The Ligue 1 outfit have thanked the rest of the sporting world for their condolences while paying their respects to a man who meant so much to so many

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Martinez: The Hunger Games was my idea!

The Spaniard has bizarrely suggested that he first came up with a story made famous by Suzanne Collins and turned into Hollywood blockbusters

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Epic UCL draw

A few massive fixtures await

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Petrol bomb thrown at Ajax fans in Athens chaos

Followers of the Dutch giants were targeted by the home support during a Champions League trip to the Greek capital on Tuesday

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Kane lifts Croatia curse to book England finals spot

The Three Lions looked to be heading out of the League A elite at one stage, but turned a stunning tie on its head to secure a place in the last four

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CSKA Moscow fans injured in escalator collapse

A number of supporters making their way to the game in the Italian capital found themselves caught up in chaos at a metro station near Stadio Olimpico

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Zidane distanced from Man Utd role

The Frenchman's agent claims the former Real Madrid boss has no desire to work in England amid ongoing talk of a possible move to Old Trafford

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Zidane fuels Man Utd talk with return revelation

The Frenchman has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid, but he is being mooted as a replacement for Jose Mourinho and plans to be back "soon"

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'Griezmann most deserving of Ballon d'Or'

An Atletico Madrid and France team-mate of the World Cup-winning forward is hoping to see consistency over a prolonged period rewarded in 2018

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Rooney: England can win 2022 World Cup

The former Three Lions skipper believes another four years of positive progress should help to make Gareth Southgate's side contenders in Qatar

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Mourinho hits out at 'lies' amid Pogba rift talk

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at the “lies” which continue to circulate as his working relationship with Paul Pogba is called into question.

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Maradona requires medical help after emotional evening

The 1986 World Cup winner was in attendance as the Albiceleste edged out Nigeria in dramatic fashion on Tuesday to book their place in the last 16

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Rampant Russia make record-breaking start

The hosts were given little chance heading into a global showpiece, but they have burst out of the blocks quicker than any side in history

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Premier League fixtures announced for 2018-19

Key entries on the English top-flight calendar as reigning champions, title hopefuls, new boys and summer signings ready themselves for the new season

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Barcelona icon Iniesta completes move to Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta has been officially unveiled as a Vissel Kobe player, with the J-League outfit having snapped up the Barcelona legend in the wake of his departure from Camp Nou.

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Liverpool land Roma in Champions League semis

European football's elite club competition has reached the last four, with the Reds chasing a sixth continental crown and the Blancos three in a row

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Neymar countdown starts after successful surgery

The PSG forward has started his recovery process following an operation on a broken foot, with it initially suggested that he will miss three months

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Laporte completes €65m Man City switch

Manchester City have completed the signing of French centre-half Aymeric Laporte in a $100 million deal with Athletic Bilbao.

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Wozniacki tells Liverpool: Impossible is nothing

Caroline Wozniacki has broken her Grand Slam duck and is tipping her beloved Liverpool to taste Premier League title glory in the near future.

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Rangers fan gets McGregor revenge for Celtic song

The UFC superstar was his usual controversial self during an appearance in Glasgow, with not all of those in attendance taking kindly to his actions

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Ronaldo treats himself after 400th Real Madrid appearance to £2.2m personalised Bugatti Chiron

The Portuguese forward has added a new supercar to his personal collection, with son Cristiano Jr treated to a spin in the luxury motor

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