Category: Sports
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Real Madrid make first contact with Conte
La Liga club Real Madrid are in contact with former Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte. Conte resigned as Inter Milan coach this week after disagreements with management over their summer market plans. AS says Real Madrid have moved quickly after Zinedine Zidane’s resignation Thursday. Initial talks have been held with Conte to sound out the…
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Arsenal eye stunning move for Mahrez, Sterling
Arsenal are eyeing a stunning move for Manchester City wingers Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling. The Daily Mail says City would be willing to listen to offers for Sterling this summer. He is not the only man who could leave in the coming months with Riyad Mahrez also among those who could be sacrificed. Arsenal…
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You must not have regrets after final – Tuchel tells players
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has told his players they must not have any regrets facing Manchester City in Saturday’s Champions League final. Chelsea have recorded two recent victories over Pep Guardiola’s side, raising hope that the Blues can cause an upset to become European champions for the second time. “We have to be at our…
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Real Madrid confirm signing of David Alaba
La Liga giant Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of David Alaba on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich. Several leading European clubs had been linked with his signature, but Alaba has chosen to continue his career at Santiago Bernabeu. Real confirmed that Alaba has signed a five-year deal…
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Jose Mourinho calls Ronaldo about Roma move
Incoming Roma coach Jose Mourinho has sensationally put in a direct call to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is unsettled at Juventus and weighing up his future in Turin. With a year to run on his contract, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has been sounding out interested clubs across Europe, including former teams Manchester United and Real Madrid,…
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I need some days to reflect – Paul Pogba
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba admits he needs time to “reflect”. Pogba was taken off in extra-time of the Europa League final defeat to Villarreal and so was not part of the failed shootout. He has since made a post to social media insisting as a “team” they will “look forward” together. Pogba stated: “I…
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Arsenal inform Serie A club of Xhaka price
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has welcomed interest from Roma. Football.London says Xhaka has been a key man in Mikel Arteta’s woeful Arsenal side this season but doesn’t fancy sticking to see-out the Spaniard’s ‘process’. The Swiss midfielder is excited by the prospect of playing under Roma coach Jose Mourinho instead. Roma have opened talks with…
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Juventus fires coach Andrea Pirlo, rehires Massimiliano Allegri
Juventus have reappointed former boss Massimiliano Allegri just hours after sacking Andrea Pirlo. Former Italian international Pirlo, 42, was a surprise choice when he took over from Maurizio Sarri last summer. Juventus ended fourth in Serie A under their former player to miss out on the title for the first time since 2012. Allegri was…
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Ryan Giggs to stand trial in January
Wales boss and ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will go on trial in January accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her. Mr Giggs, 47, allegedly assaulted Kate Greville, 36, and caused her actual bodily harm at his home in Greater Manchester on 1 November last year. He is also accused of controlling and coercive…
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PSG star Neymar denies sex assault claim
US sportswear giant Nike says it stopped working with Brazilian footballer Neymar because he “refused to co-operate in a good faith investigation” into an allegation of sexual assault against an employee. The alleged incident happened in 2016 and was reported to Nike in 2018. Nike said its investigation was inconclusive. A spokeswoman for Neymar said…