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Barcelona will have to sell in order to strengthen squad

Barcelona will have to sell in order to strengthen squad

The Catalans are more than €50m over their allowance and will be required to cut costs if they wish to be active in the transfer market Barcelona have no choice but to sell or otherwise lighten their bloated wage burden if they hope to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window. The Catalans are keen to invest this summer as they face the possibility of another season without the Liga…

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What is the Europa Conference League? Who qualifies? When will games be played?

What is the Europa Conference League? Who qualifies? When will games be played?

Provided Chelsea and Leicester remain in the top five – or Thomas Tuchel’s side go on to lift the Champions League – the Premier League’s seventh-placed team will qualify for the Europa Conference League next season Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton, Arsenal and several other clubs may find themselves in UEFA’s new Conference League competition next season. But just what is it? The UEFA Europa…

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Lewandowski is really pleased by appointment of new Bayern boss

Lewandowski is really pleased by appointment of new Bayern boss

The Poland international has talked up the coaching skills of the man who has agreed to succeed Hansi Flick at the end of the season Robert Lewandowski has expressed his excitement over Julian Nagelsmann’s appointment by Bayern Munich, insisting the current RB Leipzig boss has exceeded expectations at the start of his coaching career. Bayern have confirmed that Nagelsmann will replace Hansi Flick…

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Man Utd hire two new scouts as they aim to attract 'the next Rashford, Lingard or Greenwood'

Man Utd hire two new scouts as they aim to attract ‘the next Rashford, Lingard or Greenwood’

The Red Devils have expanded their scouting network in the hope of securing more of the top teenage talent in England Manchester United have expanded their scouting network in London in the hope of convincing the ‘next Marcus Rashford’ to join the club. The Red Devils have brought in two scouts to focus on the capital in the hope that they can continue to bring the best young talent to the club,…

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Tuchel wants Chelsea players to embrace Real Madrid matches

Tuchel wants Chelsea players to embrace Real Madrid matches

The Blues are one step away from reaching the final in Istanbul but must defeat the 13-time winners and most successful side in the competition Thomas Tuchel has told his young Chelsea squad to embrace the experience of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final this week. Chelsea have not reached the last four of Europe’s elite competition since 2014. They also have a squad that’s…

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Pirlo responds as Ronaldo again criticised for ducking in wall for Parma's free-kick goal

Pirlo responds as Ronaldo again criticised for ducking in wall for Parma’s free-kick goal

The Bianconeri head coach admits that he has a decision to make on the Portuguese after seeing him fail to perform blocking duties Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo admits that he has a decision to make on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ongoing presence in defensive walls after seeing the Portuguese spark another ducking storm. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored 97 goals for Juve since joining from…

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'It wasn't just about the money' - How PSG beat Real Madrid to Mbappe signing

‘It wasn’t just about the money’ – How PSG beat Real Madrid to Mbappe signing

The World Cup-winning striker could have moved to Spain in 2017, but Luis Ferrer explains how he was convinced to stay in his home country Luis Ferrer spent over 10 years as part of Paris Saint-Germain’s recruitment team, working tirelessly alongside the likes of Antero Henrique and Leonardo to sign the best talent possible and transform the club into a European powerhouse. He has since left to…

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'He's incredible' - Arsenal star Partey can be one of the world's best, says Saul Niguez

‘He’s incredible’ – Arsenal star Partey can be one of the world’s best, says Saul Niguez

The Atletico Madrid star has hailed his former team-mate and believes he will soon show his true worth with the Gunners Thomas Partey has been backed to go on to become one of the best players in the world at Arsenal by his former Atletico Madrid team-mate Saul Niguez. Partey moved to the Gunners on the final day of last summer’s transfer window, but has endured a frustrating first season in…

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Super League falls apart: Agnelli confirms new competition cannot go ahead after Premier League teams withdraw

Super League falls apart: Agnelli confirms new competition cannot go ahead after Premier League teams withdraw

Andrea Agnelli, who is also the current president of Juventus, no longer believes it is possible for the competition to come to fruition Super League chairman Andrea Agnelli has admitted that the competition cannot go ahead after the withdrawal of all six Premier League clubs involved in the breakaway. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all pulled…

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Martial has a lot to learn from Cavani says Berbatov

Martial has a lot to learn from Cavani says Berbatov

The ex-Red Devils striker is looking for a man who believes he can lead the line at Old Trafford to start proving that he is a reliable option Anthony Martial needs to “up his game” at Manchester United, says Dimitar Berbatov, with the France international urged to use Edinson Cavani as a role model when it comes to being a fearsome number nine.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been tinkering with his…

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OGC Nice parts ways with Patrick Vieira

OGC Nice parts ways with Patrick Vieira

Late Thursday evening, following OGC Nice defeat against Bayer Leverkusen (2-3), the 5th consecutive in all competitions, the Nice leaders announced the end of the adventure to their coach Patrick Vieira who arrived in the summer of 2018.

Adrian Ursea and Frédéric Gioria will be propelled to the head of the team from training on Friday morning.

Matt Cook, in charge of physical preparation, and…

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Chelsea simply can't afford to sell Giroud in January

Chelsea simply can’t afford to sell Giroud in January

The 34-year-old Frenchman became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Champions League as he netted four times against Sevilla on Wednesday Chelsea manager Frank Lampard argued last week that veteran striker Olivier Giroud is “getting better with age”.

The Frenchman proved his point with a stunning performance at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Wednesday night.

The 34-year-old became the…

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Arteta and Aubameyang must be given time at Arsenal says Silva

Arteta and Aubameyang must be given time at Arsenal says Silva

A former Gunners midfielder thinks the Spanish head coach and his star centre-forward should be cut some slack after a tough start to the season Mikel Arteta must be given time at Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needs more help from his team-mates, says Gilberto Silva.

Arsenal have failed to kick on to new heights since their stunning run to FA Cup glory post-lockdown last season.

Consiste…

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Neymar wants to reunite with Messi next season

Neymar wants to reunite with Messi next season

The Brazilian and Argentine combined to great effect during four seasons together at Camp Nou Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has said he wants to play alongside former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi next season.

Neymar and Messi were together at Barcelona for four seasons between 2013 and 2017, combining to devastating effect in the Blaugrana’s forward line.

Alongside Luis Suarez, Neymar and…

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'Lewandowski is the best player in world football' says Matthaus

‘Lewandowski is the best player in world football’ says Matthaus

A German legend thinks the Polish striker should be recognised ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Mohamed Salah Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is “the most complete” player in world football and should be named The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2020, according to Lothar Matthaus.

Lewandowski scored 55 goals in all competitions last season as Hansi Flick’s side…

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Messi miss out of the Champions League squad again.

Messi miss out of the Champions League squad again.

Ronald Koeman has decided to shuffle his pack for a meeting with Ferencvaros, with three senior stars not making the trip to Hungary Lionel Messi will sit out a second successive Champions League outing for Barcelona, with Ronald Koeman opting to leave the mercurial Argentine out of his plans for a meeting with Ferencvaros.

A six-time Ballon d’Or winner played no part in the Blaugrana’s 4-0…

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Messi set to stay at Barca

Messi set to stay at Barca

The club has made financial changes but will still pay out €50 million over the next three years in wage packets Barcelona have reached an agreement with their playing squad to slash salaries by €122 million (£110m/$146m) over the next three years, the club has confirmed.

However, the Blaugrana will still pay out €50 million (£45m/$60m) per season during that period on wage packets.

The club has…

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