Tuesday, July 31, 2018

West Ham to bid for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater

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West Ham to bid for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater
West Ham to bid for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater

West Ham are lining up a move for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

The Mirror says Manuel Pellegrini is ready to join the chase for Drinkwater with West Ham still keen to reinforce in midfield.

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Monday, July 30, 2018

Christopher Nkunku scores for PSG

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Christopher Nkunku scores for PSG
ICC: Christopher Nkunku (32') PSG 1-0 Atletico Madrid

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Qatar 2022 bid team 'sabotaged World Cup rivals'

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Qatar 2022 bid team 'sabotaged World Cup rivals'

Whistleblower tells Sunday Times fake propaganda spread by PR agency and ex-CIA operatives

The Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team broke Fifa rules by running a secret campaign to sabotage their rivals for the tournament, it has been claimed.

The allegations are said to be based on documents from a whistleblower who worked on the Qatar bid.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Chelsea inform AC Milan asking price for Morata

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Chelsea inform AC Milan asking price for Morata
Chelsea inform AC Milan asking price for Morata

Chelsea have set their price for unsettled striker Alvaro Morata.

Sky Italia says Chelsea have told AC Milan to stump up 62million if they want Morata.

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Which football club has made the biggest profit on a player in their 30s? | The Knowledge

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Which football club has made the biggest profit on a player in their 30s? | The Knowledge

Plus: players who left teams heading for relegation and won the European Cup in the same season; deliberate own goals; and average teams. Mail us or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU

“Real Madrid made an £8m profit on Cristiano Ronaldo when they sold him to Juventus for £88m. He’s 33! What’s the biggest profit made by a club on a player in their thirties?” wonders George Jones.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have obliterated the transfer record for a player in his 30s but, when it comes to profit, he is not the king. It’s hard to give exact figures because of exchange rates and conflicting reports of some transfer fees – hence the use of ‘around’ approximately 472 times in this answer – but we can safely say that at least two thirtysomethings have earned their former clubs a greater profit than Himself.

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Parma striker banned for two years for match-fixing

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Parma striker banned for two years for match-fixing
Parma striker banned for two years for match-fixing
Italian striker Emanuele Calaio is banned for two years for match-fixing while his club Parma are deducted five points.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Lyon president Aulas: Fekir must decide if he wants Liverpool move

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Lyon president Aulas: Fekir must decide if he wants Liverpool move
Lyon president Aulas: Fekir must decide if he wants Liverpool move

Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas says any move to Liverpool for Nabil Fekir will be decided by the player.

However, he is confident Fekir will stay with OL this season.

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid ready £112 million bid for Eden Hazard, also targeting Mauro Icardi

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Transfer Talk: Real Madrid ready £112 million bid for Eden Hazard, also targeting Mauro Icardi
Cesc Fabregas says Chelsea want all their top players to stay. After Eden Hazard hinted at a Chelsea exit, the FC crew explain why it makes sense for him to join Real Madrid this summer. The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer. When does the transfer window close in the Premier League and the top European leagues? TOP STORY: Real Madrid to move for Hazard, Icardi Real Madrid are preparing a £112 million bid for Eden Hazard and have also tabbed Mauro Icardi a target.  Madrid have been closely linked with Hazard for the last couple of seasons and already consider...

Friday, July 20, 2018

Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward signs new five-year contract

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Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward signs new five-year contract
Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward signs new five-year contract
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min signs a new five-year contract to keep him at the club until 2023.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Rangers: Ibrox club contact Police Scotland over racist abuse footage

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Rangers: Ibrox club contact Police Scotland over racist abuse footage
Rangers: Ibrox club contact Police Scotland over racist abuse footage
Rangers contact Police Scotland after footage emerges of a fan seeming to racially abuse a child before the club's Europa League tie in Macedonia.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Alisson: Liverpool offer for Brazil goalkeeper accepted by Roma

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Alisson: Liverpool offer for Brazil goalkeeper accepted by Roma
Alisson: Liverpool offer for Brazil goalkeeper accepted by Roma
Liverpool agree a fee in the region of £66.8m for Roma and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Nigeria ambassador vows to get stranded Super Eagles fans home

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Nigeria ambassador vows to get stranded Super Eagles fans home
Nigeria's ambassador to Russia, Professor Stephen Davies Ugbah, has vowed to make sure the fans stranded in Moscow after the World Cup are seen safely home. Two batches of Nigerians, stranded after being scammed by fraudsters and unethical travel agents, have already left for home on the margins of the World Cup final. About 60 of the approximately 250 visitors were flown home in two groups over the weekend when Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Nigeria's Lagos State, helped provide financial resources...

Monday, July 16, 2018

European Championships: England begin defence of U19 title in Finland

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European Championships: England begin defence of U19 title in Finland
European Championships: England begin defence of U19 title in Finland
England Under-19s will begin the defence of their European title when they play Turkey in Finland on Tuesday.

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Marc Rzatkowski brace sparks New York Red Bulls comeback win over Sporting Kansas City

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Marc Rzatkowski brace sparks New York Red Bulls comeback win over Sporting Kansas City
New York Red Bulls Sporting Kansas City 3 2 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Marc Rzatkowski scored the tying and tie-breaking goals in a span of seven minutes in the second half as the New York Red Bulls beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 Saturday night at Red Bull Arena. Rzatkowski scored his first two MLS goals in spectacular fashion in the 72nd and 79th minute after entering the game in the 60th minute for Alejandro Romero Gamarra. New York scored at least three goals for the sixth time in nine home games and helped new manager Chris Armas get his first career win as a coach...

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Barcelona midfielder Rakitic: Modric deserves World Cup best

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Barcelona midfielder Rakitic: Modric deserves World Cup best
Barcelona midfielder Rakitic: Modric deserves World Cup best

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says Croatia teammate Luka Modric should be a Ballon d'Or contender.

Rakitic also hopes the tournament's best player award will be handed over to a Croatian no matter the result of their clash with France.

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Friday, July 13, 2018

World Cup 2018: countdown begins to final weekend in Russia – live!

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World Cup 2018: countdown begins to final weekend in Russia – live!
All the build-up to Belgium v England and France v CroatiaHas the penny finally dropped for newly-disciplined Paul Pogba?Kane declares himself fit for third-place play-off with BelgiumAny thoughts? Email Will or tweet @Will_Unwin

12.28pm BST

How seriously do we all want England to take the third-place playoff? I want it to be Nick Pope upfront challenging Dedryck Boyata for second balls and a penalty shootout where Fabian Delph tries to rabona one in, but I can see the merits of taking it seriously.

12.18pm BST

Ben mentioned it earlier, but here are the full quotes from man of the people and self-publicist Gianni Infantino.

For a couple of years I have been saying this will be the best World Cup ever and today I can say that with conviction - it is the best World Cup ever.

I would like to thank everyone. The main actors are on the pitch - the players, referees and coaches - but, of course, there are also all those who have worked to make sure everything has worked smoothly, the Russians.

A big thank you to the Russian government and the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the local organising committee, the Russian Football Union, the volunteers, the heart and smile of the World Cup, all those people, more than 100,000, who helped in one capacity or another.

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Fiat workers strike over Juventus' Ronaldo signing

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Fiat workers strike over Juventus' Ronaldo signing
Fiat workers strike over Juventus' Ronaldo signing
Workers at a plant in Italy are to strike after Fiat's owner decided to pay €112m for the footballer.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

DONE DEAL: Andriy Yarmolenko 'very happy' to make West Ham move

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DONE DEAL: Andriy Yarmolenko 'very happy' to make West Ham move
DONE DEAL: Andriy Yarmolenko 'very happy' to make West Ham move

West Ham have completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Andriy Yarmolenko.

New Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini has swooped to make Yarmolenko his fifth addition since taking over at the London Stadium. He joins for 22m.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Man Utd enjoy edge on Chelsea in race for Juventus fullback Alex Sandro

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Man Utd enjoy edge on Chelsea in race for Juventus fullback Alex Sandro
Man Utd enjoy edge on Chelsea in race for Juventus fullback Alex Sandro

Manchester United could yet have an advantage in the scramble for Juventus fullback Alex Sandro.

Tuttosport says Sandro is in the sights of Chelsea and Manchester United, but also Paris Saint Germain are considering tabling an offer.

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro steps down as Spain manager

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World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro steps down as Spain manager
World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro steps down as Spain manager
Fernando Hierro, who led Spain at the 2018 World Cup, steps down and will not return to his former role as sporting director of the national team.

Friday, July 6, 2018

No Sterling or Alli in your England XI to face Sweden

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No Sterling or Alli in your England XI to face Sweden
No Sterling or Alli in your England XI to face Sweden
Who should start for England against Sweden? We asked, you decided...

Thursday, July 5, 2018

World Cup 2018: latest news as the quarter-finals loom large – live!

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World Cup 2018: latest news as the quarter-finals loom large – live!
The latest news, build-up and previews around the quarter-finalsWorld Cup power rankings: Brazil reign while Sweden edge EnglandWho will win the quarter-finals? Eight fans have their sayEmail simon.burnton@theguardian.com | Tweet @Simon_Burnton

11.46am BST

Brazil have arrived at the Mirage Hotel in Kazan, where they will play Belgium tomorrow. Their fans knew they were coming:

11.38am BST

Neymar’s mum has spoken! These quotes are from an interview with HLN:

As a mother, how do you feel when you see your being kicked around?

It’s difficult. He takes a lot of blows. But I can’t do anything about it. You just have to accept it, it’s part of football. They have already made 23 fouls on him during this tournament ... Compared to all that, I find my son quite brave.

I am quite serene about all that. No matter what the coach of a small team or another team says. I have my opinion, you have yours, everyone has his. Each his profession, I guess. Despite all this, my son will continue to take his responsibilities on the pitch. Thank God, he is feeling well and he continues to be playing well. What matters is my son and what he will do in the future. Not what people are saying.

Frankly, I do not know if the Seleção will win this game. This one will be decided on small details. But I have faith and I am confident. He will play against his team-mate Thomas Meunier, no? I know they get on well. That said, he often has to play against teammates, it does not change anything for him.

Yes. He is feeling good in Paris. He has no reason to leave.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Rumours rated: Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus? Willian to Barcelona?

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Rumours rated: Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus? Willian to Barcelona?
As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC's Craig Burley explains why he's not sold on the move. The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn't slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: 15 percent The Serie A champions' strong bond to Real Madrid dates back to the 1990s, and they have recently established a relationship with Jorge Mendes as a result of the Joao Cancelo deal. But landing the super agent's highest-profile client would come at an enormous cost at a time...

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

World Cup 2018: Colombia v England, Sweden v Switzerland buildup – live!

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World Cup 2018: Colombia v England, Sweden v Switzerland buildup – live!
Latest news and updates from Russia 2018Mikel told his father had been kidnapped hours before gameAny thoughts? Email John Brewin or tweet @johnbrewin_

12.21pm BST

As I am reminded on Twitter...and the transfer window closes on July 9.

I believe most premier league clubs returned to pre season training yesterday @johnbrewin_ it never goes away.....

12.17pm BST

Back to real football, and the thrilling news for all Arsenal fans around the world that Calum Chambers has signed an extended contract.

Oh...but what’s this...looks like Riyad Mahrez is off to Manchester City.

(There’s only ten games of the World Cup left before football news becomes like this for the next two years.)

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Hirving Lozano: Why Liverpool, Man City should pursue the Mexico star

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Hirving Lozano: Why Liverpool, Man City should pursue the Mexico star
Hirving Lozano: Why Liverpool, Man City should pursue the Mexico star

Every World Cup has surprise stars. In 2014, James Rodriguez became a global star thanks to his performances for Colombia. In 2018, Mexico's Hirving Lozano has enjoyed a similar emergence. The 22-year-old has been a star in his home country for several years and played a key role in PSV Eindhoven's Eredivisie title win last season, having a direct hand in almost 30 per cent of his club's league goals. But this summer's World Cup is the first time he has gained appreciation from a worldwide audience.

In his three outings so far, Lozano has scored one goal and assisted one other. He started every single one of Mexico's Group F games, helping his country through to the knockout stages with wins over Germany and South Korea. Next up is Brazil, and an opportunity for the pacey young winger to knock out yet another of the pre-tournament favourites.

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

World Cup 2018: James Rodriguez could play for Colombia against England

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World Cup 2018: James Rodriguez could play for Colombia against England
World Cup 2018: James Rodriguez could play for Colombia against England
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez is not as badly injured as first thought and could play against England in Tuesday's World Cup last-16 tie.