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/ 4059 days agoBarcelona blasts current and former players; reveals club secrets
During an interview with the Catalan Newspaper Regio 7, Carles Rexach criticized the eating habits of Lionel Messi, the managerial skills of Luis Enrique, passed judgement on current and former Barcelona players while revealing some club secrets. The interview took place last year, but the quotes have only now surfaced and were published earlier today. Rexach is […]
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/ 4060 days agoDiego Simeone credits Fernando Torres for improving Atleti’s attack
Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Fernando Torres by saying the striker's presence has improved the performances of forwards Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic. Torres arrived in January and quickly settled back into his boyhood club, scoring a brace at the Santiago Bernabeu which helped knock Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey. While […]
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/ 4060 days agoLuka Modric will not be in Real Madrid's squad against Villarreal
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed midfielder Luka Modric will not be included in the match day squad against Villarreal on Sunday. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the league match, Ancelotti expressed that even though the Croatian has been training well with the first team, the game on Sunday is too […]
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/ 4061 days agoDavid de Gea dismisses reports regarding a fractured relationship with Louis van Gaal
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has dismissed reports from earlier this week that claimed Louis van Gaal had not spoken to him "for months". A story surfaced in the Spanish publication AS stating the Spain international's contract negotiations were in question due to a fractured relationship between the United manager and his number one. The article […]
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/ 4061 days agoLuis Enrique defends Dani Alves’ outburst
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has defended right-back Dani Alves' emotional outburst following the player's second half substitution against Manchester City on Tuesday night. TV cameras showed the Brazilian kicking a water bottle in anger – splashing several people including a police officer – as he made his way to the Barcelona bench upon being removed […]
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/ 4062 days agoBarcelona move for Paul Pogba despite transfer ban
Barcelona have made contact with the agent of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba regarding a future move to the Catalan club, according to the Spanish publication Marca. The newspaper reports under-fire club president Josep Bartomeu has made signing the France international a priority in an attempt to win favor with supporters, thus enhancing his chances for re-election […]
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/ 4062 days agoLuis Suarez says English media should show him more respect
Luis Suarez has hit out at the English media claiming they are out to get him and further stated they should show him some respect. The Barcelona striker was speaking after his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16, a match which saw the Uruguayan score both of his club's goals. […]
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/ 4062 days agoAtletico Madrid midfielder Koke expected to return this weekend
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has resumed training and is set to return to Diego Simeone's lineup this weekend against Sevilla. The 23-year-old's last appearance was February 7th when he was substituted during the opening minutes of the Madrid derby after picking up a muscle injury. Initially, it was expected Koke would be sidelined for up to […]
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/ 4062 days agoRobin van Persie expected to be sidelined one month with ankle ligament damage
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to miss one month after suffering ankle ligament damage during last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Swansea, according to various reports out of England, Last Saturday, the 31-year-old forward left the Liberty Stadium on crutches while wearing a protective boot. He appeared to injure himself late in the […]
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/ 4062 days agoMan United target Danilo set at £30 million by Porto president
Porto president Pinto da Costa has slapped a £30 million price tag on right-back Danilo, according to the Spanish publication AS. The 23-year-old full-back is one of the most sought after defenders in Europe; with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all expressing their interest in the talented Brazilian. […]
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/ 4063 days agoFrancesco Totti expects reaction from AS Roma during a season-defining period
AS Roma captain Francesco Totti says he expects a reaction from his team during what could be a season-defining period for the Serie A club. Roma are preparing to take on Feyenoord in the second leg of the Europa League later today, with a showdown against Italian champions Juventus looming on Monday. The Giallorossi drew with Feyenoord during […]
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/ 4063 days agoLuis Suarez admits early anxiety during Barcelona goal drought
Luis Suarez has admitted he suffered from anxiety as he struggled to score goals for Barcelona earlier this season. Suarez had come under criticism for his lack of production in front of goal, with a section of fans and the media demanding more from the striker who Barcelona paid a reported £75 million for this […]
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/ 4063 days agoLuka Modric may be included in Real Madrid squad against Villarreal this Sunday
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is contemplating the re-introduction of Luka Modric into his match day squad on Sunday when his team hosts sixth-place Villarreal. Modric has been sidelined since November after picking up a hip injury on international duty with Croatia. The playmaker recently returned to full training, with the goal of a steady […]
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/ 4063 days agoBayer Leverkusen coach says team must play on another level to beat Atletico Madrid
Much has been made about Diego Simeone's tactics since the Argentine took control of Atletico Madrid three years ago. The club's playing style under Simeone has been called "barbaric" and "violent" by opposing fans and some members of the media. Regardless of those opinions, what can't be questioned is the Spanish club's rise domestically and in […]
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/ 4064 days agoReal Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira could be heading to Schalke
The future of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has been the subject of transfer speculation since it was learned the Spanish club will not renew the German international's contract. Khedira's current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, and the player has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich, Arsenal and […]