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/ 4008 days agoBig clubs lining up for PSV Eindhoven’s Memphis Depay
PSV Eindhoven technical director Marcel Brands says Memphis Depay is attracting "serious interest from big clubs" and it is almost a certainty the talented winger will leave the newly crowned Eredivisie champions this summer. Depay struck a majestic free-kick in Saturday's 4-1 win over Heerenveen, which secure PSV's first Dutch league title since 2008. The 21-year-old Netherlands […]
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/ 4009 days agoReal Madrid’s Bale and Modric doubtful for Atletico return clash
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale had to be substituted after just four minutes after injuring his left calf during the early stages of his side's 3-1 victory over Malaga. The Welshman was immediately replaced by Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, before being sent out for scans on his damaged leg. While the official diagnosis will not be […]
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/ 4010 days agoEnrique calling on Barcelona fans to spur his side past Valencia
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is calling on supporters at the Camp Nou to spur his side past fourth place Valencia on Saturday. La Blaugrana hold a two-point lead over second place Real Madrid heading into this weekend's fixtures, and could be displaced as league leaders should they drop points at home to Los Che. During […]
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/ 4010 days agoCarlo Ancelotti expects to stay with Real Madrid and doesn't want another goalkeeper
Carlo Ancelotti says he will remain in charge of Real Madrid next season and has never asked the club to sign another goalkeeper. Over the past few months, the futures of Ancelotti and Iker Casillas have been the subject of speculation with the consensus being that both were on their way out of Madrid. Earlier this week, […]
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/ 4010 days agoJuventus reject £50 million offer from Barcelona for Paul Pogba, says report
Juventus have rejected a £50 million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Paul Pogba, according to the Catalan daily SPORT. Although Barcelona are in the process of serving a FIFA-imposed two-window transfer ban, club officials understand they can continue to sign players until the embargo is lifted in January 2016. Earlier this year, Barcelona uncovered two […]
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/ 4010 days agoManchester United dealt quadruple injury blow
Louis van Gaal has confirmed Manchester United will be without Michael Carrick, Daley Blind, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo for Saturday's showdown against Chelsea. Carrick, Blind and Jones all appeared to pick up knocks during last weekend's 4-2 win over Manchester City, while the manager revealed today that Marcos Rojo informed him of his injury […]
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/ 4010 days agoMario Mandzukic admits being too emotional but considers his aggression an asset
Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic considers his aggression an asset and says he has no hard feelings towards Real Madrid defenders Dani Carvajal and Sergio Ramos after being involved with incidents with both players earlier this week. Mandzukic rarely speaks to the media, but elected to give an interview to the Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti […]
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/ 4010 days agoMike Dean appointed referee for Chelsea-Manchester United clash
This weekend's showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge will be refereed by Mike Dean. This news will likely be greeted by groans from a large section of Chelsea supporters who will forever remember Dean for being the official in charge of the Blues 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in April 2014 – a […]
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/ 4011 days agoKoke believes Real Madrid are favorites next Wednesday against Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke says his team's objective now is the UEFA Champions League, though the Spain international is reluctant to call his side the favorites heading into next week's return leg against Real Madrid. The midfielder stressed the importance of Atletico finishing in third place in La Liga, thus avoiding the Champions League play-off next […]
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/ 4011 days agoCarlos Tevez to join Boca Juniors at the end of the season, say reports
Carlos Tevez is expected to leave Juventus at the end of the season in order to return to the club where he made his senior debut, Boca Juniors, according to numerous reports. The former Manchester City striker has never hid the fact he'd like to return home to Argentina, even stating that he would once again rejoin Boca Juniors […]
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/ 4011 days agoArsenal legend David Seaman rates Thibaut Courtois over David de Gea
Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has given Chelsea shot stopper Thibaut Courtois the edge over Manchester United's David de Gea heading into this weekend's showdown between the two Premier League clubs. The question as to which young goalkeeper is the best in England has been the topic of debate since the Belgian arrived in London this summer following his loan spell […]
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/ 4011 days agoWolfsburg hoping attacking qualities continue to overshadow their defensive shortcomings
VfL Wolfsburg are averaging more than two goals a game in the 2014-15 Europa League. The Bundesliga club has been one of the more attractive teams going forward in the competition this season. However, for all their attacking qualities, Wolfsburg's lack of defensive structure has made fans of the German side nervous at numerous points during the club's […]
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/ 4011 days agoSevilla refusing to underestimate depleted Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg will be missing half a team through injury and suspension when they take on Sevilla in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final later today. However, Sevilla coach Unai Emery has warned his players not to underestimate the hard working Russian side. Without the likes of top scorer Hulk, Domenico Criscito, Igor Smolnikov and […]
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/ 4011 days agoManchester United need three players to challenge for the title
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville believes Manchester United only need to sign three players this summer in order to challenge for the Premier League title next season. United are unlikely to make a late season push for the league's top spot since the Reds currently trail first place Chelsea by eight points with six games remaining. […]
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/ 4012 days agoUEFA confirm Dani Carvajal will not face further punishment for Tuesday's incidents
UEFA have confirmed that Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will not face further punishment for the incident which occurred between the right-back and Atletico Madrid striker, Mario Mandzukic. Replays appeared to show Carvajal bite, then punch, the Croatian while the two were fighting for position during the second half of yesterday's 0-0 draw. However, referee […]