Category: Sports
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Willian eyes Chelsea return
Former Chelsea forward Willian is understood to be keen on a return to Stamford Bridge after just one season at Arsenal. Last summer Chelsea worked hard to extend the 32-year old’s contract, but were unwilling to offer him a three-year deal, leading to his move to north London as a free agent. However, after less…
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Suarez says Koeman has “no personality”, blasts ex-Barca president
Luis Suarez has slammed Ronald Koeman for lacking personality and also hit out at former FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu after winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid. The 34-year-old striker was controversially allowed to leave Barca for domestic rivals Atletico Madrid after six successful seasons at Camp Nou. Suarez responded by firing in 21…
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Zidane won’t leave Real Madrid – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is confident coach Zinedine Zidane will remain in charge next season. There are doubts around Zidane’s future after a trophyless season at Real Madrid. But Benzema says: “I do not agree that it is said that it is the fault of the group because we had 60 injuries. At no…
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La Liga: Barca coach Ronald Koeman may yet avoid sack
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman may yet avoid the sack when meeting with president Joan Laporta this week. Sport says Koeman remains in charge for now and has one year to run on his contract but his future is uncertain. The coming days will be intense and a final decision must be made before the first…
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Serie A: Conte declares Inter Milan title triumph best of career
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has declared this season’s title triumph the best of his career. Indeed, he has decided to dedicate the 2020/21 Scudetto to himself! “I think it was the right end to an extraordinary year,” Conte told the Nerazzurri’s Twitch channel. “Even today we played a beautiful game, we didn’t leave anything…
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Guardiola warns Chelsea ahead of Champions League final
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola won’t be underestimating Champions League final opponents Chelsea this Saturday. City go into the clash in Porto as Premier League champions, while Chelsea were beaten at Aston Villa on Sunday. But Guardiola says, “Chelsea pose problems for all teams. It’s hard to stop them for the quality they have and…
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Bayern boss to succeed Low as Germany manager
Bayern Munich’s departing manager Hansi Flick will succeed Joachim Low as Germany boss after this summer’s European Championship. Low is leaving the role following the delayed Euro 2020, having been in the post since 2006. Flick has signed a contract to be Germany manager until 2024. “I am hugely excited, because I see the class…
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Nigeria’s Paul Onauchu Wins Belgian Pro League Top scorer, Player Of The Year Awards
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has won the two most important awards at the Belgian Pro League Awards traditional gala hosted at the JAM hotel in Brussels on Monday. Onuachu was named the 2020/21 Best Footballer of The Year after enjoying a stunning season with KRC Genk. The Nigerian hotshot beat the duo of Club…
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International friendly: Rohr picks Musa, Ekong, 22 others for Cameroon
Coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and home boys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super Eagles who will do battle with five-time African champions Cameroon in a prestige friendly in Austria on Friday next week. The list also has goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho, defenders…
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I always believed I’d turn my career around – Shaw
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw never doubted he would turn his career around at Old Trafford. The left-back has enjoyed an excellent comeback after falling out of favour under former manager Jose Mourinho. Speaking ahead of the Europa League final on Wednesday, Shaw said: “I always believed I would be able to do it. “When…