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Month: June 2020

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud score quick-fire double

Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud (R) fights for the ball with Aston Villa's English defender Tyrone Mings during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on June 21, 2020. Quick-fire second-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud saw Chelsea take a significant step towards Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Frank Lampard’s side fought back after Kortney Hause had opened the scoring for the relegation-threatened Villains to earn all three points on their return to Premier League action, opening up a five-point cushion over fifth-placed Manchester United. Despite the quick turnaround after a lengthy layoff, Dean Smith stuck with the same XI that had...
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SERIE A

Torino held to a 1-1 draw by Parma

Parma Calcio's Ivorian striker Gervinho shoots gowlards past Torino FC's Cameroonian defender Nicolas Nkoulou and Italian defender Armando Izzo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Parma Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on June 20, 2020 in Turin, Italy. Andrea Belotti saw a penalty saved as Torino were held to a 1-1 draw by Parma on Serie A's return, missing the chance to gain breathing room in the fight against relegation. The match at Olimpico Grande marked the first in the Italian top flight since March, when the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. It looked like being a winning return for Torino, who took the lead in the 15th minute when Nicolas Nkoulou met Alex Berenguer's corner with a thumping header. However, Juraj Kucka curled home an equal...
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Neal Maupay scores late winner as Brighton stun Arsenal

Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on June 20, 2020. Neal Maupay scored the winner five minutes into added time as relegation-threatened Brighton clinched a huge win over Arsenal, who once again lost a key player to injury. The French striker showed coolness and class to slot in his ninth and most important goal of the season, give Albion their first league win of 2020 and cap a remarkable comeback. Nicolas Pepe had fired the Gunners into a deserved lead with a superb curling shot with just over 20 minutes to go, but Lewis Dunk scrambled an equaliser ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Lewandowski on target as Bayern Munich see off Freiburg

Robert Lewandowski (front) of Bayern Muenchen challenges Dominique Heintz of Freiburg during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Sport-Club Freiburg at Allianz Arena on June 20, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Robert Lewandowski inspired Bayern Munich to a staggering 15th victory in a row on Saturday, keeping them unbeaten in 2020 with two goals and an assist against Freiburg.  The German champions breezed through the visitors, whose slim hopes of Europa League qualification were buried by the result.  Joshua Kimmich opened the scoring with an extremely casual goal, sliding in after Lewandowski's lay-off with 15 minutes played.  The Polish striker made it 48 for the season with his double in the 24th and 37th minute, tapping in two embarrassingly easy fini...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Jose Mourinho upset with VAR after Spurs held by Man United

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Fred of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 19, 2020 in London, England. Jose Mourinho pointed the finger of blame at VAR as his Tottenham Hotspur side were denied a Premier League victory against Manchester United by a late penalty on Friday. Spurs were on course for three valuable points in the race for a Champions League qualification slot when David De Gea failed to keep out Steven Bergwijn's first-half strike. But Bruno Fernandes' 81st-minute penalty after Paul Pogba was bundled over by Eric Dier made sure United went home with a 1-1 draw to stay fifth, four points above eighth-placed Spurs. It could have been worse for Tottenham...
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LALIGA

Barcelona held to a goalless draw at Sevilla

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona in action during the Liga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on June 19, 2020 in Seville, Spain. Barcelona missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga table to five points after being held to a 0-0 draw at Sevilla. The slip-up gives Real Madrid the opportunity to put the pressure on Barcelona when they face Real Sociedad on Sunday, where victory will see them move level on points with their great rivals. A solid Sevilla, who remain third, defence frustrated the visitors as Lionel Messi was made to wait for his 700th goal with club and country. Luis Suarez wasted Barcelona’s best opportunity with just a minute remaining when he fired a first-time shot narrowly over the crossbar. And at...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leroy Sane turndown contract extension at Manchester City

Manchester City's Leroy Sane in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on June 10, 2020 in Manchester, England. Pep Guardiola says he has no problem with Leroy Sane after the winger refused a contract extension at Manchester City. Leroy Sane will leave Manchester City this summer if a deal can be agreed with another club after he rejected a new contract, says manager Pep Guardiola. City have given up hope of negotiating a new contract with Sane after nearly two years of talks with the Germany international . Guardiola is resigned to losing Sane, who has turned down multiple renewal offers, but has not ruled out the 24-year-old staying at the club until his contract expires. "Leroy said he doesn't want to extend the contract so it means he wants to leave and...
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LALIGA

Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0 to keep pace with Barcelona in title race

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates a goal during the spanish league, Liga Santander, football match played between Real Madrid and Valencia CF at Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium on June 18, 2020 in Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain. Karim Benzema scored twice and Marco Asensio added another on his return from a 10-month injury layoff as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 on Thursday to keep pace with leader Barcelona in the Spanish league. The home win left Madrid two points behind Barcelona, which defeated Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday for its second straight win after the pandemic break. Madrid took control of the match after a lackluster first half in which Valencia had the most significant scoring chances and a goal disallowed by video review. Benzema opened the scoring in the 61st minute after ...
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UEFA reveals Champions League Schedule for August

In this photo illustration a UEFA Champions League logo seen displayed on a smartphone. UEFA has finally narrowed in on its plan to complete the 2019/20 Champions League tournament. According to their press release, UEFA is going to complete all the remaining games in August. The remaining rounds will all be held in Lisbon in single knockout games. The round of 16 games that are left on the schedule will take place the 7/8 of August but it has yet to be determined whether they will be played in Lisbon or the teams’ original venues. So we will see whether Bayern play the second leg against Chelsea at the Allianz or a neutral site. The schedule looks as follows: Round of 16 - August 7-8 Quarterfinals - August 12-15 Semifinals - August 18-19 Final - August 23 All matches...
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NEWS

Napoli beats Juventus on Penalties to win Coppa Italia title

Napoli's Italian head coach Gennaro Gattuso (C with trophy) celebrates with his staff after Napoli won the TIM Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) final football match Napoli vs Juventus on June 17, 2020 at the Olympic stadium in Rome, played behind closed doors as the country gradually eases the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. Napoli claimed their sixth Coppa Italia title after beating Juventus on penalties 4-2 after the two sides played to a 0-0 draw behind closed doors on Wednesday. Paulo Dybala and Danilo missed the goal in the first two attempts of Juventus, while Napoli converted all of their attempts to give coach Gennaro Gattuso the first major trophy of his coaching career. Napoli nearly won it in stoppage time but wer...
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LALIGA

Atletico Madrid Cruise to 5-0 win at Osasuna

Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid celebrates 0-2 with Koke of Atletico Madrid, Diego Costa of Atletico Madrid, Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Osasuna v Atletico Madrid at the El Sadar stadium on June 17, 2020 in Pamplona Spain. Atletico Madrid are up to fourth in La Liga after cruising to a 5-0 win at Osasuna. Joao Felix netted in either half, while Marcos Llorente came off the bench to add a third before fellow substitutes Alvaro Morata, the on-loan Chelsea striker, and Yannick Carrasco also got on the scoresheet. Raul Garcia's penalty and Asier Villalibre's goal helped Athletic Bilbao to a 2-2 draw at Eibar, whose goals came from Kike and a spot-kick from Fabian Orellana. Celta Vigo moved two points clear of the drop zone after a goalless...
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BUNDESLIGA

Mainz shock Borussia Dortmund to close on Bundesliga survival

Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund in action during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at the Signal Iduna Park on June 17, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. Mainz increased their chances of survival in the Bundesliga with a shock 2-0 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night. Second-placed Dortmund will now be looking over their shoulders after this setback, where Jonathan Burkardt opened the scoring after the half hour before Jean-Philippe Mateta struck from the penalty spot minutes after the break. With just two games remaining, Mainz went five points clear of 16th-placed Fortuna Dusseldorf, who came from 2-0 behind after 86 minutes to secure a 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig. Leipzig appeared set to move within one point of Dortmund after Kevin Kampl and Timo...
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Man City 3-0 Arsenal: David Luiz sent off as City defeat 10-man Arsenal

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Arsenal's David Luiz was sent off in a performance riddled with mistakes as Manchester City secured a comfortable victory behind closed doors on the first night of the Premier League's return. Luiz, who came on as a first-half substitute, failed to clear the ball just before half-time and Raheem Sterling fired in City's opener. The defender was then sent off after pulling back Riyad Mahrez in the second half to give away a penalty, which Kevin de Bruyne coolly slotted in for City's second. Substitute Phil Foden netted a third for the defending champions, capitalisin...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

David Silva to extend his stay at Manchester City

David Silva of Manchester City in action during the training session at Manchester City Football Academy on June 06, 2020 in Manchester, England. David Silva is set to extend his contract to stay at Manchester City for the rest of an extended season – which Pep Guardiola hopes will culminate in Champions League glory and a rush to be ready for the 2020/21 campaign. The City captain’s current contract expires on June 30 and he would be ineligible for the run-in if he did not sign a new deal. Manager Guardiola regrets that Silva will be denied the send-off he deserves for 10 years of outstanding service but said City are already planning to welcome him back so their fans can pay tribute. He said: “He will stay until the end of the season. It is unfortunate he is going to finish his...
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LALIGA

Messi and Fati strike as Barcelona see off Leganes at Camp Nou

Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his teams second goal from the penalty spot during the Liga match between FC Barcelona and CD Leganes at Camp Nou on June 16, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. A goal from Ansu Fati and a second-half penalty from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona record a hard-fought 2-0 home victory against Leganes at Camp Nou. After La Liga recommenced at the weekend, Barca returned with a comfortable 4-0 victory versus Mallorca, but the fixture against Leganes on Tuesday was their first in front of a closed doors Camp Nou. It was by no means a vintage performance, as they huffed and puffed for most of the first half until Fati hit a snapshot into the bottom right corner to make it 1-0 a few minutes before the break. Barca, naturally, enjoyed the majority of ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Lewandowski scores to help Bayern Munich clinch eighth straight Bundesliga title

Robert Lewandowski (L) of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates his first goal with teammates Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka (R) during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and FC Bayern Muenchen at Wohninvest Weserstadion on June 16, 2020 in Bremen, Germany. Bayern Munich wrapped up their eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Werder Bremen. The win puts them mathematically beyond the reach of nearest challengers Borussia Dortmund, ten points ahead with just nine points left for Lucien Favre's side to play for. It was, fittingly, Robert Lewandowski who got the party started at the end of the first half – controlling a sumptuous lofted ball by Jerome Boateng on his chest before firing first time past a stranded Jiri Pavlenka. The goal was Lewandowski's 3...
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TRANSFERS

Inter Milan lead the race to sign Juventus target Sandro Tonali

Sandro Tonali of Brescia Calcio looks on during the Serie A match between Brescia Calcio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Mario Rigamonti on February 9, 2020 in Brescia, Italy. Inter Milan have an advantage over arch rivals Juventus in the race to sign Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali according to a report from Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, which was aired a short time ago. The report explains that the highly rated Italian national team player has told Inter that he considers them among his favourite potential next destinations. Brescia president and owner Massimo Cellino is continuing to demand €50 million for Tonali, who is widely regarded as one of the best up and coming Italian prospects out there at the moment. Inter are ahead and need to make sure they remain ahead with...
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Leicester City Face Battle with Crystal Palace to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski

James Tarkowski (5) of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James's Park, Newcastle on Saturday 29th February 2020. According to reports from The Mirror, Leicester City and Crystal Palace are ready to battle for Burnley defender James Tarkowski in the summer transfer window. The Foxes were interested in signing the Burnley defender last summer but they were priced out of a move for the England centre-half. However, Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has renewed his interest in the 27-year-old defender, as he looks to bolster his defence this summer. The report claims that Burnley have slapped a prohibitive £50 million price tag on the former Charlton defender. Leicester City are desperate to bolster their defence following t...
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LALIGA

Sevilla held to a draw at Levante

Luuk de Jong of Sevilla scores a goal during the La Liga match between Levante UD and Sevilla FC at Camilo Cano Stadium on June 15, 2020 in La Nucia, Alicante, Spain. The Spanish La Liga is restarting following its break caused by the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. Sevilla missed a chance to strengthen its hold on third place in the Spanish league after conceding an 87th-minute own-goal in drawing with Levante 1-1 on Monday. Luuk de Jong put Sevilla ahead a few seconds into the second half but a fluke play near the end gave the host the draw as a cross partially saved by goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik ricocheted off defender Diego Carlos and went into their own net. Sevilla was on its way to opening a six-point gap to fourth-placed Real Sociedad had it held on to the victory. It would also...
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Man United Goalkeeper Dean Henderson set to extend loan deal at Sheffield United

Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson celebrates their victory after the final whistle during the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will finish the Premier League season on loan at Sheffield united. The England Under-21 international keeper is close to agreeing an extension from United until the current campaign ends, and it could be done before the Blades restart the Premier League with a game at Aston Villa on Wednesday. The Blades and United are both competing for Champions League football, but it appears as though United are prioritising Henderson's development. Blades boss Wilder said: "I spoke to Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) yesterday morning. I thanked him for his co-operation with Dean and we are in the process, in...
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