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Liverpool confirm signing of Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho

London (AFP) – Liverpool have finally completed the signing of Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho after failing in a bid to bring the 19-year-old to Anfield in January, the Premier League runners-up announced on Monday. The Portuguese teenager, who is understood to have signed a five-year contract, will officially join the Anfield club on July 1. […]

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Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara joins Aston Villa

London (AFP) – Aston Villa on Monday announced the signing of Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who has just won his first call-up to the France national team, will join Steven Gerrard's side following the expiry of his contract with the French club at the end of June. His signing […]

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Inzaghi conquers Inter Milan despite title disappointment

Milan (AFP) – Simone Inzaghi will count his first season at Inter Milan as a success even though he conceded the Serie A title to local rivals AC Milan, as his team's chances of retaining their crown were in doubt last summer. The 46-year-old will point to the Italian Cup and Super Cup, both won […]

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Ivan Perisic's Inter future in doubt after stunning season

Milan (AFP) – Ivan Perisic has been one of the revelations of the season and a key player in Inter Milan's ultimately unsuccessful challenge to retain the Serie A title, but the dynamic wide man could be out the door come the summer. Eight goals and six assists in the league from the wing-back do […]

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Fuelled by Premier League dynasty, Man City crave Champions League legacy

London (AFP) – Manchester City's latest Premier League title triumph established the champions as a burgeoning dynasty, but Pep Guardiola won't be satisfied until their domestic bliss becomes the catalyst to conquer Europe. City's fourth title in five seasons is arguably the greatest achievement of Guardiola's glittering career as he found a way to hold […]

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Barcelona finish with defeat by Villarreal, Granada go down

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona finished 13 points behind La Liga champions Real Madrid after ending their turbulent season with a whimper on Sunday by losing 2-0 at home to Villarreal. Atletico Madrid secured third place by winning 2-1 away at Real Sociedad, retaining their one-point lead over Sevilla, who won 1-0 at home to Athletic […]

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Man City win Premier League title after epic fightback

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's "legends" as they won the Premier League for the fourth time in five seasons after staging an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday. Guardiola's side were teetering on the brink of blowing the title after falling 2-0 behind midway through […]

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AC Milan back on top after snatching title from Inter

Milan (AFP) – AC Milan won their first Serie A title in 11 years on Sunday after beating Sassuolo 3-0 in Reggio Emilia to snatch the crown from local rivals Inter Milan on the final day of a thrilling campaign. Needing just a point to claim the Scudetto Milan swept their hosts aside thanks to […]

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Rangnick relieved to secure Europa League spot for Man Utd

London (AFP) – Ralf Rangnick admitted he was relieved Manchester United qualified for next season's Europa League despite their 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Rangnick finished his troubled spell as United's interim manager by securing sixth place in the Premier League. United did little to help themselves, losing to a goal from their […]

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Marsch hails Leeds players' character after escaping the drop

London (AFP) – Leeds manager Jesse Marsch hailed his players' "character" as they retained their place in the Premier League by the skin of their teeth rounding off their campaign with a last gasp 2-1 win over Brentford on Sunday. Leeds had started the final day of the season in the bottom three but it […]

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Vieira calls for 'safety at work' after pitch invasion incidents

London (AFP) – Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has said he feared for his own safety and that of his players after being involved in an on-field incident with a fan at Everton. Vieira was surrounded by jubilant Everton fans following the final whistle at Goodison Park on Thursday after the home side came back […]

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Vieira calls for 'safety at work' after pitch invasion incidents

London (AFP) – Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has said he feared for his own safety and that of his players after being involved in an on-field incident with a fan at Everton. Vieira was surrounded by jubilant Everton fans following the final whistle at Goodison Park on Thursday after the home side came back […]

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'Story of my life': Klopp woe as Liverpool pipped in title race

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool's agonising failure to win the Premier League title was the "story of my life" as the German had to settle for second place behind Manchester City again. Klopp's side were within touching distance of the title for a few precious minutes at Anfield on Sunday as they chased […]

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Villa keeper Olsen 'attacked' in Man City celebrations – Gerrard

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said goalkeeper Robin Olsen was attacked as Manchester City fans poured onto the pitch to celebrate the Premier League title on Sunday. The attack on Olsen came after the Premier League and English Football Association had called on clubs to do more to stop supporters […]

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'These guys are legends': Guardiola salutes Man City's champions

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's Premier League champions are "legends" who will be "remembered forever" after their thrilling 3-2 win against Aston Villa clinched the title on the last day of the season. Guardiola's side looked set to gift the trophy to second placed Liverpool after Villa took a shock […]