Friday, June 1, 2018

​New Derby boss Lampard admits 'long, long way off' Chelsea job

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​New Derby boss Lampard admits 'long, long way off' Chelsea job
​New Derby boss Lampard admits 'long, long way off' Chelsea job

Frank Lampard says his completely focused on his first managerial job at Derby County.

The Chelsea icon doesn't see his new role as a stepping stone for a future job as the Blues' manager however, and is adamant he's completely dedicated to success with the Rams.

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Which is your favourite World Cup?

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Which is your favourite World Cup?

Maybe it’s the first your remember, the first you attended or the one when you had nothing better to do but watch every minute

As Cat Stevens (and PP Arnold and Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow) nearly put it, the first cup is the deepest. It’s hard to recreate the magic of the first World Cup you remember, no matter how many times older fans tell you the tournament had more charm back in their day.

Italia 90 was so dull that it led to the new back-pass law but, start talking about great World Cups to fans in their late 30s, and you’ll hear about Gazza, Pavarotti and Totò Schillaci. So what that the tournament has the lowest goals-per-game ratio in World Cup history.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Bob Higgins trial: Ex-football coach 'was serial abuser'

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Bob Higgins trial: Ex-football coach 'was serial abuser'
Bob Higgins trial: Ex-football coach 'was serial abuser'
Ex-Southampton FC coach Bob Higgins allegedly abused 24 boys between 1971 and 1996.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

England forward Sterling defends gun tattoo

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England forward Sterling defends gun tattoo
England forward Sterling defends gun tattoo
Raheem Sterling responds to criticism of his new inking, saying it has "deeper meaning".

Monday, May 28, 2018

Deschamps: Mendy needs 'rhythm' ahead of the World Cup

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Deschamps: Mendy needs 'rhythm' ahead of the World Cup
Didier Deschamps says full-backs Benjamin Mendy and Djibril Sidibe will be given chances to prove their fitness for France ahead of the World Cup.

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Real Madrid land 'Decimotercera' with help from Liverpool's Karius - media reaction

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Real Madrid land 'Decimotercera' with help from Liverpool's Karius - media reaction
The local media reaction on the morning after Real Madrid's Champions League final victory over Liverpool struggled to explain a night packed with unexpected drama and startling storylines, but with a very familiar ending: yet another European Cup for the Bernabeu outfit. "The thirteenth!" said the front page of AS, along with "two huge bombs from Bale, and another from Cristiano -- the first decided the game, and the second threatened to leave." Buenos días, aquí tenéis la portada de AS del 27 de mayo de 2018 https://t.co/LdXnRGxKyu pic.twitter.com/AjXPfUKXpD— AS (@diarioas) May 27, 2018 "Eternal champion," said the match report inside....

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Barcelona gain commitment of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet

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Barcelona gain commitment of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet
Barcelona gain commitment of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet

Barcelona have gained the commitment of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet over a summer move.

Sport says on Wednesday, representatives of the company in charge of the player (Walsserman), met with Sevilla again, who have offered him a big contract renewal.

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