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Are Xabi’s Chelsea good enough to go all the way?
We’re now seven games into Xabi Alonso’s reign as Chelsea boss, and are coming to the end of the three week international break which feels…
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Barcelona fans back Gabriel Jesus to replace Raphinha
Barcelona supporters have made their preference clear. With Raphinha missing Tuesday night's Champions League trip to Istanbul, they want Gabriel Jesus leading the line against Galatasaray.Mundo Deportivo reports that more...
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Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match against Roma
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Roma in the UEFA Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Mestre.Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, and Dumfries.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Bernardo,
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Chelsea sponsor could be “long term” claims chief commercial officer
Chelsea finally have a front of shirt sponsor – and it could be one that sticks around for multiple years, if things go well.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and...
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Atlético Madrid to hold minute’s silence before Man United clash
La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have on Tuesday announced that a minute’s silence will be observed prior to kick-off in the club’s next outing. Diego Simeone’s troops are of course primed…
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Premier League under pressure to share the wealth
A landmark report from the Independent Football Regulator has exposed the fragile financial foundations of English football, warning that the majority of clubs are currently living on the brink of disaster. Despite record revenues topping £9bn, the watchdog has signalled
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Mourinho: ‘Roma and Real Madrid will qualify, could be back for a quarter-final’
Jose Mourinho has not hidden his affection for his former club Roma ahead of his...
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Football regulator David Kogan: ‘I will quit if politics meddles in Man City case’
Independent football regulator David Kogan has vowed to resign if the government tries to interfere in how the Manchester City financial charges are handled. Kogan insisted the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) autonomy was non-negotiable. Many people are concerned that political
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Chelsea sponsor could be “long term” claims chief commercial officer
Chelsea finally have a front of shirt sponsor – and it could be one that sticks around for multiple years, if things go well. If…
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Who will be Bayern Munich’s Meister of the Match vs. Viking FK?
Bayern Munich are back in Champions League action against Viking, and there are plenty of candidates who could make the difference. Whether it is a match-winning goal, a creative masterclass, or a crucial performance at the back, who will do
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Iraola has ‘100% trust’ in Wirtz and Barcola but tells others to step up
‘We need other players to give us those numbers’ Liverpool face Lask in Austria without Isak and Gakpo Andoni Iraola has said he trusts Liverpool’s big-money signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola “100%” but needs players to step up in
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Andoni Iraola backs Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola amid mounting criticism of Liverpool's big-money stars
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has “100 per cent” trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after the two £100 million-plus signings came in for criticism.The spotlight on the pair...
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Atlético to honour mother of Koke Resurreción with pre-match silence against Manchester United
Atlético Madrid will hold a minute's silence before their Champions League match against Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in memory of Ana Merodio Borja, mother of captain Koke...
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PREVIEW: Reds seek European response after Anfield setback
Liverpool will look to make it two wins from two in the UEFA Champions League when they travel to Austria to face LASK on Wednesday, hoping to bounce back from...
Rumour
“Clearly want to monitor closely” – Moretto offers another name for Milan’s defender shortlist
By: Ben Dixon AC Milan need a central defender in January. Before Matteo Gabbia’s injury, it was essential; now it could be decisive for their hopes this season. Failing to sign a defender in the January mercato would be a
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Fabrizio Romano makes tantalising Antonio Conte claim ahead of Man United’s clash vs. Atletico
Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager is under scrutiny, with Antonio Conte linked as a possible replacement. The post Fabrizio Romano makes tantalising Antonio Conte claim ahead of Man United’s clash vs. Atletico appeared first on Man United News
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Shakhtar Donetsk chief urges Andy Burnham to help release £2.5bn Chelsea sale funds for Ukraine
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Serhii Palkin has urged prime minister Andy Burnham to help resolve the dispute over £2.5 billion from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea. He warns that Ukraine urgently needs the money to support its fight against Russia.
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Preview | Atlético de Madrid vs Manchester United
The Champions League returns to the Metropolitano for the first time since last season’s semi-final tie against Arsenal. Atleti’s European campaign this season got off to a poor start with...
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Arteta reveals double injury blow, challenges Saka and backs Dowman ahead of Lille clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi will miss Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Lille after both suffered ankle injuries following Saturday’s 2-1 victory over...
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PREVIEW: Atlético’s fading defensive fortress offers Manchester United an opening in Madrid
Manchester United head to Madrid on Tuesday to face a familiar obstacle: Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid, a side whose European reputation was built on defensive discipline. Yet the Metropolitano no...
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"We've seen flashes..." - Arsenal legend makes worrying claim about Bukayo Saka
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has suggested that Bukayo Saka still isn’t quite back to his best due to not being confident in his own body after repeated injury problems.Saka doesn’t...
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PSG's Luis Enrique Issues Message of Support to Manchester City After Premier League Verdict
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has admitted he is hoping for a positive outcome regarding Manchester City and the club's ongoing battle against the Premier League.
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“We’ve seen flashes…” – Arsenal legend makes worrying claim about Gunners star
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has suggested that Bukayo Saka still isn’t quite back to his best due to not being confident in his own body after repeated injury problems. Saka doesn’t quite look his usual self at the moment, and
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Viking knows it will have its hands full with Bayern Munich star Harry Kane
Viking FK is preparing to face Bayern Munich tomorrow, and Norwegian defender Henrik Falchener knows his side will have its hands full trying to contain one of the most prolific strikers in world football. However, his approach is to treat
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Jaissle’s system isn’t working, but are individual errors becoming the bigger issue?
Matthias Jaissle’s system isn’t exactly clicking right now, but are Newcastle United’s problems actually more rooted in individual errors?
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Liam Scales warns of daunting Benfica trip for Celtic
Liam Scales says Celtic face a stern examination at Estádio da Luz on Thursday, with Benfica awaiting in the Europa League league phase second round after a disappointing European start."We...
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Carrick insists no player is guaranteed a place as he backs Fernandes ahead of Atletico clash
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has backed Bruno Fernandes to rediscover his best form but insisted that no player is guaranteed a starting place ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League...
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Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund: BVB's record against Norwegian teams
Dortmund are all set to visit Norway tomorrow for a clash against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.
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“Makes no sense”: Kovac explains Schlotterbeck’s absence
When BVB face Bodö/Glimt in Norway on Wednesday evening, Nico Schlotterbeck will not be joining them. That had already been looking likely. Before the team’s departure, Lars Ricken explained: “Nico was...
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Bayern Munich U19 side succumb to 2-0 defeat against Viking in UEFA Youth League
Bayern Munich u19's stunned 2-0 by Viking in the UEFA Youth League