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'World's best' Alisson: The goalkeeper who transformed Liverpool

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp surveyed the wreckage of Liverpool's 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid and responded with a transformative swoop for Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Without Alisson's prodigious contributions to the Liverpool cause, including a vital goal last season, Klopp's side would not be preparing for Saturday's revenge mission against the Spanish […]

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Benzema needs final triumph to make Champions League his own

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid's Rodrygo was asked on Tuesday what was the best piece of advice he had been given by Karim Benzema, and he answered quickly: "To give him the ball". It has been a sensible strategy for Real Madrid, whose number nine will be the most dangerous player on the pitch in […]

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Klopp named Premier League manager of the year

London (AFP) – Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has been named the League Managers' Association Premier League Manager of the Year, it was announced on Tuesday. The Reds won both the English League Cup and FA Cup, beating Chelsea in penalty shoot-outs at Wembley on both occasions. But Liverpool lost out on the Premier League title to […]

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Premier League season 2nd most-watched ever in US history

England's 2021/22 Premier League season was the second most-watched in US history, according to data provided by NBC Sports. The most-watched season was 2015-16 when Leicester City won the title. It's a season where the title race, European qualification and relegation battle were decided on the final day. From the top to the bottom of […]

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Euro titles 'no help' to Mourinho ahead of Conference League final

Milan (AFP) – Jose Mourinho said Tuesday that his experience of European glory will be no help to him as Roma are one step away from their first major continental crown. Mourinho has won two Champions Leagues, the old UEFA Cup and the Europa League, but said he was feeling the same pressure ahead of […]

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Premier League approve Boehly's takeover of Chelsea

London (AFP) – Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea moved a step closer to completion on Tuesday when the Premier League board announced it had approved his purchase of the London club. A consortium led by Boehly, a co-owner of baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, had already agreed a £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) deal to buy […]

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Premier League board approve Chelsea takeover by Boehly group

London (AFP) – Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea moved a step closer to completion on Tuesday when the Premier League board announced it had approved his purchase of the London club. A consortium led by Boehly, a co-owner of baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, had already agreed a £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) deal to buy […]

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Top 15 US TV markets for Premier League viewership

The results are in for the Top 15 US TV markets for Premier League viewership. For the 2021/22 Premier League season, how did your city score in the TV ratings compared to the rest of the United States? It was a thrilling season with Manchester City winning the title. But it kept us hooked from […]

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England boss Southgate concerned by rise in fan disorder

London (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate is concerned by the rise in crowd disorder after a series of violent pitch invasions marred the end of the domestic season. There were several incidents of players and managers being attacked by fans as scenes of post-match celebration turned sour. Southgate fears the incidents are a reflection […]

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Spurs make £150m investment as Conte eyes transfer splash

London (AFP) – Tottenham's owners have invested £150 million ($188 million) into the club as they try to satisfy boss Antonio Conte's demands for significant upgrades to his squad. Conte's side clinched qualification for next season's Champions League on Sunday as their 5-0 rout of Norwich sealed a fourth-place finish in the Premier League. But […]

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Real Madrid will keep winning without Mbappe, says Casemiro

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro said on Tuesday the club will continue to succeed without Kylian Mbappe after the striker decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. Madrid were desperate to sign Mbappe when his contract expired this summer but the striker rejected a move to Spain, opting instead to sign a new three-year […]

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UK government in talks with 'international partners' over Chelsea sale

London (AFP) – Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea received a boost on Tuesday as the British government confirmed talks have started with "international partners" to help complete the protracted sale. Boehly's consortium agreed a £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) deal to buy the Premier League club from owner Roman Abramovich on May 7. The Russian billionaire […]

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West Ham's Bowen named in England squad for Nations League

London (AFP) – West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen and Leicester defender James Justin received their first England call-ups as Gareth Southgate named his squad for Nations League matches in June in Tuesday. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, Aston Villa skipper Tyrone Mings and Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe were absent from the 27-man selection. Kyle Walker, […]

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Bayern sign right-back Mazraoui from Ajax

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich have signed Morocco right-back Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax on a free transfer, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday. Mazraoui has signed a deal until 2026 with the Bavarian giants who won a 10th straight Bundesliga title this season. "I'm excited about joining one of the biggest clubs in Europe," the […]

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BBC apologises to fans after 'Manchester United are rubbish' gaffe

London (AFP) – The BBC was forced to apologise to Manchester United fans on Tuesday after a message appeared on their news ticker labelling the Premier League club as "rubbish". The insult popped up at the bottom of the screen during a tennis update. Later in the morning, a presenter apologised to any United fans […]