Category: Sports
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Aguero accepts 60%-plus pay-cut to join Barca
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is accepting a hefty pay-cut to move to Barcelona this summer. Aguero will leave City when his contract expires at the end of next month. Beteve says Aguero has agreed to join the La Liga giants on a two-year deal that could see him link up with his international team-mate…
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Chelsea owner sends warning to Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has relayed a message of warning to manager Thomas Tuchel. The Telegraph says Abramovich has told Chelsea not to make the same ‘mistake’ as Arsenal and Tottenham. The Blues owner is said to be worried by the prospect of his side celebrating merely qualifying for the Champions League, as they do…
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Real Madrid president plans 13-player summer sale
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez hopes to raise a fortune from a massive summer clearout – with as many as thirteen players up for sale. Okdiario says current squad players and also loanees will all be transfer-listed as Florentino aims to raise a massive €280m from their outgoing summer business. Loanees Dani Ceballos, Borja Mayoral,…
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Arsenal players hurting from Europa exit – Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are using the pain of their Europa League semi-final to Villarreal as motivation. The Gunners have won straight Premier League matches since falling to Unai Emery’s side. “After, you have to win the football matches to prove that you have reacted as a team,” Arteta said of the reaction to Villarreal…
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Levy and I need to have honest conversation – Harry Kane
Tottenham striker Harry Kane says he hopes to have “a good, honest conversation” with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy about his future. Reports this week claim England captain Kane, 27, has a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ in place to leave the club – and has even formally asked to go. Speaking on The Overlap with Gary Neville, Kane…
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Mount didn’t need me to make it at Chelsea – Lampard
Frank Lampard insists Mason Mount would’ve made it at Chelsea without him. Lampard gave Mount his break at Chelsea before his sacking in January. He told the Daily Mail: “I’m positive he would have made it. Mason is different. It’s not just talent – it’s work ethic and desire. He is a tough kid. “Whether…
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Rudiger makes contract talks decision at Chelsea
Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger has made a decision about new contract talks. The Daily Star says Rudiger is set to end the uncertainty over his Chelsea future by signing a new deal with the club. Rudiger, who is about to enter the final year of his current contract, almost quit last summer after being sidelined.…
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Don’t blame Koeman, blame Griezmann – Barca legend
Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has been unimpressed by Antoine Griezmann this season. Stoichkov insists former Barca teammate Ronald Koeman has been let down by the France attacker. “Now everyone says ‘Koeman, it’s Koeman’, but it’s not all his fault,” Stoichkov says. “It is the eleven (players) who play, and in Barcelona it is not about…
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I’m proud to wear Man Utd shirt – Cavani
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani admits his joy at representing the club. The Uruguayan star earned a new contract, and will stay with the Red Devils next season. Cavani netted a superb 40-yard lob to give United the lead against Fulham on Tuesday, before they were pegged back for a 1-1 draw. “I’m very happy…
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Lampard ‘loved’ statement from Abramovich after sacking
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits he was happy at reading the statement club owner Roman Abramovich released after Lampard’s sacking. The Blues parted company with Lampard midway through this season, replacing him with German manager Thomas Tuchel. While Abramovich typically remains quiet following manager sackings, he released a statement thanking Lampard for his services…