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Real Madrid star tests positive for Covid-19, return to training delayed

Karim Benzema (9) of Real Madrid celebrates a goal during the Spanish league, La Liga, football match played between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Alfredo Di Stefano stadium on April 10, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid stalwart Karim Benzema will have to skip his side’s early pre-season campaign after testing positive for Covid-19.The 33-year-old has had to delay his return to training at Los Merengues after returning a positive coronavirus test during his holiday in France, the Spanish club has confirmed.Benzema starred for France at Euro 2020, reeling off a string of eye-catching performances despite Les Bleus’ premature tournament exit.The veteran forward marked his return to major international tournaments with four goals in as many Euro 2020 appearances.After a six-year hiatus, Be...
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Memphis Depay has ‘amazing quality,’ says Sergi Roberto

Netherlands' forward Memphis Depay reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group G football match between Turkey and The Netherlands at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, in Istanbul, on March 24, 2021.Sergi Roberto has been talking about new signing Memphis Depay and says the Barcelona players have already seen the Dutchman’s “amazing quality” on the training ground.Depay was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on Thursday and is expected to make his debut in Saturday’s friendly against Girona.Here’s what Roberto’s had to say:“Everyone knows about Depay. He has incredible quality, and he’s proven this for Lyon and the Dutch national team,” he said. “He’s a fantastic player, and after only a few training sessions you can see the amazing quality that he possesses. I’m sure...
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Barcelona using Antoine Griezmann to bring four Man City players to Camp Nou

Barcelona's French midfielder Antoine Griezmann celebrates his team's second goal during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on January 17, 2021.Barcelona are reportedly trying to pursue a swap deal with Manchester City that would see Antoine Griezmann head to the Etihad - naming four players they would be interested in taking from them.The Catalans desperately need to reduce their wage bill this summer and have identified Griezmann, who rakes in a staggering £300,000 per week, as one player they could cash in on.He has only spent two years at the Nou Camp after completing a £100million switch from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid, racking up 99 appearances and scoring 35 goals in that time.And according to...
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Son signs new four-year Tottenham deal

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 02, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year contract keeping him at the club until 2025.Son, 29, has scored 107 goals in 280 appearances for the club since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.He has been capped 93 times by South Korea, scoring 27 goals and appearing at two World Cups."There was no decision. It was easy. I'm so happy to be here and will be so glad to see the fans again soon," he said. "It was already a big honour to play here for six years. The club have showed me massive, massive respect and obviously I'm very happy to be here."Tot...
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Manchester United announce £73m Sancho signing

New signing Jadon Sancho of Manchester United is unveiled at Carrington Training Ground on July 23, 2021 in Manchester, England.England winger Jadon Sancho says joining Manchester United is "a dream come true" after he completed his £73m move from Borussia Dortmund.Sancho is the second most expensive English player of all time behind his new United team-mate Harry Maguire.He joins United on a five-year deal."I'll always be grateful to Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first-team football, although I always knew that I would return to England," 21-year-old Sancho said."The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League."This is a young and exciting squad and I know, together, we can develop into something special to...
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Aston Villa target Emile Smith Rowe signs new deal at Arsenal

Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England.Former Villa target Emile Smith Rowe has confirmed his future by penning a new long-term contract at Arsenal.Boss Dean Smith tried to bring the highly-rated young attacker to Villa Park earlier this summer, as two bids – the second of which totalled £30million – were turned down by the Gunners.But the 20-year-old has put any speculation on his future to bed by committing his future to the club he grew up s Smith Rowe has also been rewarded for a breakthrough campaign last term by switching numbers to No.10 for Mikel Arteta’s side.Villa Park boss Smith has already improved on the creat...
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Ozan Kabak Wanted by Several Clubs

Ozan Kabak new signing of Liverpool at AXA Training Centre on February 02, 2021 in Kirkby, England.Guardian Sports journalist Ed Aarons has tweeted that Ozan Kabak is wanted by a number of clubs in the summer transfer window including Crystal Palace, Leicester City and clubs in Germany and Spain.Turkish footballer Kabak joined Liverpool in the January 2021 transfer window and there was a clause to make the move permanent. However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has chosen not to activate that clause meaning the Schalke player is now on other clubs radars, including Premier League duo Leicester City and Crystal Palace.Kabak struggled at Liverpool when he played in a backline without the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez through injury and did not really impress in his nine appearances. Liverpo...
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Real Madrid make Eder Militao decision amid Raphael Varane transfer talk

Raphaël Varane with Éder Militão from Real Madrid CF at Valdebebas training ground on March 11, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid are not expected to replace Raphael Varane should he leave the club this summer.Varane is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United having not replied to Real Madrid‘s contract offer and with just one year remaining on his current deal.As reported last week, the deal now looks likely to go ahead with the centre-back said to be keen on a move to the Premier League.But despite reports suggesting otherwise earlier in the summer, it seems Los Blancos are not likely to replace Varane this summer.Real Madrid journalist Lucas Navarette reports that Los Blancos will go with what they have on the back of Eder Militao’s impressive season of last, rather than o...
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Premier League star arrested over alleged child sex offences

An unnamed Premier League footballer has been arrested by police over alleged child sex offences.The news was first reported by The Mirror, which claimed the player is a first-team regular who also features frequently on the international level.A statement from Greater Manchester Police, read: “Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.“He is on police bail pending further enquiries.”The player’s name or club have not been revealed due to legal reasons.Everton released a club statement on Monday (AEST) stating one of their players had been suspended. “Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any fu...
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Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz rejoins AC Milan on two-year loan

AC Milan unveil renews contract with Brahim Diaz at Casa Milan on July 18, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Brahim Diaz has signed a two-year loan deal with AC Milan, both clubs announced on Monday."AC Milan are delighted to announce the signing of Brahim Abdelkader Diaz from Real Madrid on a temporary basis for two years," the Serie A runners-up confirmed. "The contract ties the football player to the Rossoneri Club until 30 June 2023."Diaz spent three seasons with Manchester City before joining Madrid in June 2019 for 17 million euros ($20 million).He scored two goals in 21 games in Madrid before joining Milan last season on loan, scoring seven goals in 39 appearances for the northern Italian outfit. The 21-year-old takes over the number 10 jersey from Hakan Calhanog...
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Andy Carroll and Florian Lejeune to Leave Newcastle United

Andy Carroll (L) Florian Lejeune (C) and Javier Manquillo (R) in a running drill during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on November 14, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle United pair Andy Carroll and Florian Lejeune are to leave the club this summer, Steve Bruce has confirmed.The Magpies boss said yesterday that Carroll had already departed and was assessing his options going forward while a deal was in place for Lejeune to rejoin Alaves on a permanent deal.It’s fair to say that Carroll’s return to Tyneside has not gone as hoped. The local hero, who left in 2011 to join Liverpool in a £35 million deal, returned in 2019 after he departed West Ham United. However, he only managed to make 37 appearances in his two seasons back at St Ja...
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Arsenal make move to sign La Liga star as Arteta looks to secure £93m triple swoop

Manuel Locatelli of Italy celebrates with The Henri Delaunay Trophy following his team's victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay Sassuolo’s £34 million (€40 million) asking price for Italy’s Euro 2020 winner Manuel Locatelli. However, the Sun says the 23-year-old midfielder would prefer to join Juventus while the Telegraph claims Locatelli is keen to play Champions League football next season, which is not in the Gunners’ favour.Mikel Arteta’s men are seemingly close to landing Brighton defender Ben White and Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Telegraph reports Arsenal have agreed a £50m (€58m) deal for England defender White, who will commit to a con...
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William Saliba proud to join Marseille as he embarks on latest loan move from Arsenal

William SALIBA of Nice during the Ligue 1 match between OGC Nice and FC Metz at Allianz Riviera on February 21, 2021 in Nice, France.William Saliba has spoken of his pride over joining ‘one of the great French clubs’ as he embarks on his latest loan spell away from Arsenal at Marseille.The 20-year-old was signed by the Gunners for a huge £27m fee in 2019 but is yet to make his debut for the club and is now beginning his third loan move away from north London.The defender was immediately loaned back to Saint-Etienne after signing for Arsenal, spent the second half of last season with Nice and has now signed up for the 2021/22 campaign with Marseille and he is delighted to be at the club.“I am very proud to join one of the best French clubs,’ Saliba told Marseille’s official website (via Get...
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Marc Guehi completes an £18million switch from Chelsea to Crystal Palace

Reece James and Marc Guehi of Chelsea celebrates after winning the FA Youth Cup Final after the FA Youth Cup Final, second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on April 30, 2018 in London, England.Marc Guehi has completed his £18million switch from Chelsea to Crystal Palace, signing a five-year deal with the Eagles.The 21-year-old impressed across 18 months of two loans at Swansea and has now made the Selhurst Park move.Guehi becomes one of the first recruits of Patrick Vieira’s managerial tenure with the Eagles.“I’m very excited, it’s a great opportunity for me to come to such a big club in the Premier League,” said Guehi.“I’m really excited to get going. The club is taking a really exciting direction with the new gaffer that’s come in.“A lot of good young players are...
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard reveals heart scan concern for new signing

Steven Gerrard, Manager of Rangers kisses the Scottish Premiership trophy following the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen on May 15, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has revealed new signing Nnamdi Ofoborh will not feature in the ‘short-term’ while a heart issue is assessed.The 21-year-old signed a pre-contract deal with the Ibrox club in February, linking up with his new side this summer after finishing last season at Wycombe Wanderers on loan from Bournemouth.The Nigerian midfielder however is still to feature during pre-season however, missing Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal in Glasgow.Speaking after the game, Gerrard explained how a heart issue detected during an electrocardiogram scan has raised a ‘red flag’ – with Ofoborh requiring more tes...
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Arsenal close in on Brighton defender Ben White

Ben White of England poses during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day at St George's Park Futsal Arena on June 08, 2021 in Burton upon Trent, England.Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.The 23-year-old is currently away on holiday after featuring in England’s 26-man squad for Euro 2020.Mikel Arteta has several options at centre-back already. However, the Spaniard is seeking a more comfortable partner for Gabriel on the right-hand side.White enjoyed an excellent first full season at Brighton last year. The 23-year-old had spent the last two campaigns out on loan, but Graham Potter rewarded White for his patience and efforts with a place in the starting line-up.The centre-back featured in...
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OFFICIAL: Milan Get Their Man, Finally Sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea

New AC Milan centre-forward, France's Olivier Giroud gestures upon his arrival at La Madonnina clinic in Milan on July 16, 2021 to undergo a medical check up. - The 34-year-old World Cup winner is reported to be set to sign a two-year contract worth three million euros per season with AC Milan.Milan have officially put Olivier Giroud under the contract. The Rossoneri have completed a long chase that started right after the end of the season. They initially wanted him on a free transfer, but Chelsea unilaterally extended his expiring contract.They will pay a €1M fee if they qualify for the next Champions League and if he plays a certain number of matches, Sky Sport reports. He signed a two-year contract with an optional third season.Giroud leaves the Blues after four seasons, where he has a...
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Benfica president resigns after tax fraud arrest

Luis Filipe Vieira of SL Benfica with the trophy during the the Quinas de Ouro 2019 awards ceremony at Pavilhao Carlos Lopes on September 2, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal.Luis Filipe Vieira, who suspended his duties as president of Benfica last week after being detained as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud and money laundering, has resigned, the Portuguese club said in a statement.Vieira, who ran the club for 18 years, said in a letter to the chairman of the board that he was no longer in a position to carry out his duties after his arrest. "The directors of ... Benfica appeal for [fans] to unite around their common objectives and the safeguarding of the higher interests of the club," Benfica said in a statement on their website.Vieira, 72, was taken into custody on July 7 for qu...
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Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard ‘is a target for Atletico Madrid’

Jesse Lingard of West Ham United celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at London Stadium on April 11, 2021 in London, England.Atletico Madrid are ready to join the race to sign Jesse Lingard if Manchester United decide to let him go this summer. The 28-year-old has reported back for pre-season training at Old Trafford amid doubts over his future.Now LaLiga champions Atletico have expressed an interest, according to 90min.West Ham are still keen on signing Lingard, with the England star keen to move in the search of regular game time.Lingard is due to hold talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with just a year left on his current contract.Manchester United are prepared to offer Lingard a new deal wo...
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Euro 2020: England’s Bukayo Saka urges social media platforms to step up efforts in fight against online racial abuse

Bukayo Saka of England poses for a photograph with their Heineken "Star of the Match" award after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between Czech Republic and England at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2021 in London, England.London: England winger Bukayo Saka told social media platforms Instagram, Twitter and Facebook they must do more to stamp out racial abuse after being targeted in the wake of his Euro 2020 final penalty miss.After the 19-year-old's spot-kick was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma to seal Italy's triumph at Wembley on Sunday, the Arsenal star was targeted by trolls online along with teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who also missed penalties."To the social media platforms Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, I don't want any child or adult to have to receive t...
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