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SERIE A

Correa scores twice on Inter debut in win

Joaquin Correa of FC Internazionale celebrates with team mate Nicolo Barella after scoring to give the side a 2-1 leadduring the Serie A match between Hellas and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on August 27, 2021 in Verona.Joaquin Correa came off the bench to score two late goals on his Inter Milan debut as the defending Serie A champions beat Verona.Ivan Ilic intercepted a poor Samir Handanovic pass and chipped the keeper to give the hosts a shock lead.Lautaro Martinez levelled with a header from a flicked-on long throw-in.Correa, on loan from Lazio, headed Matteo Darmian's cross into the top corner and then hammered in a second in injury time from 20 yards. Inter only completed the signing of the 27-year-old Argentina international the day before the game.Simone Inzagh...
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TRANSFERS

Sissoko departs for Watford as Tottenham sign Sarr

Pape Matar SARR of Metz during the Ligue 1 football match between Metz and Lille at Stade Saint-Symphorien on August 8, 2021 in Metz, France.Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Pape Sarr from Metz and that Moussa Sissoko has departed for Premier League rivals Watford. Sarr is highly rated in France and returns to the Ligue 1 side on loan for the 2021/22 season, while Sissoko's time at the club has drawn to a close five years after joining from Newcastle. "We have reached agreement with Watford for the transfer of Moussa Sissoko," a statement read on the club's official website. "The midfielder joined us from Newcastle United in August, 2016 and made 202 appearances for us in all competitions. "Moussa established himself as a key member of the squad in 2017/18, makin...
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Manchester United agree to deal for return of Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the international friendly match between Spain and Portugal at Wanda Metropolitano stadium on June 04, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to return to Manchester United after the club announced on Friday, they have reached a deal to re-sign him from Juventus, 12 years after he left the English giants for Real Madrid.In a short statement on the club’s website, United said they were “delighted to confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical".On Friday United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted at a return saying: “Ronaldo is a legend of the club, and the greatest player of all time if you ask me. I didn't think he'd leave...
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NEWS

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy due in court accused of rape

Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City in action during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on March 20, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy will appear in court today charged with rape and sexual assault.The 27-year-old, who also plays for the French national team, is accused of four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.Cheshire Police said the charges relate to three complainants over the age of 16, and are alleged to have happened between October last year and this month.Mendy, who lives in Prestbury, has been remanded in custody ahead of his court appearance at Cheshire Magistrates.The left-back has played for Manchester City since 2017, when he joined from Monaco for a reported £52 million.He has bee...
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LALIGA

Pedri agrees new five-year deal at Barcelona

Pedri of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on August 15, 2021 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona and Pedri have reportedly come to an agreement over a new five-year deal that will keep the youngster at the Camp Nou until 2026.According to RAC1, the Catalan giants have moved to secure the long-term future of the Spain international despite the club’s financial difficulties.Pedri only joined Barcelona in 2020 but has already become a key player for club and country and a regular fixture in midfield.The teenager is currently taking a well-earned holiday after featuring over 70 times in his debut campaign which included playing at Euro 2020 and at the Tokyo Olympics. Pedri will miss Sunday’s visit from Getafe in La Liga and has also...
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NEWS

Kane scores twice in first start for Spurs

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-Offs Leg Two match between Tottenham Hotspur and Pacos de Ferreira at on August 26, 2021 in London, England.Harry Kane netted a double in his first match since announcing that he will stay at Tottenham this season as Spurs beat Pacos de Ferreira 3-0 on Thursday to overturn a first-leg deficit in the Europa Conference League play-off round.Nuno Espirito Santo's men head into Friday's group-stage draw for the inaugural edition of Uefa's third-tier competition.England striker Kane had wanted to leave Spurs in the close season for Manchester City, but was denied a move by club chairman Daniel Levy and confirmed earlier this week he would be remaining in north London.He had mi...
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UCL

Champions League draw: PSG draw Manchester City; Bayern Munich, Barcelona to meet in group stage

A view of the draw results as shown on the big screen following the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Group Stage Draw on August 26, 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey.Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, two of the leading candidates to win the Champions League, will face each other in the group stage of this season's competition after coming out together in Thursday's draw.Pep Guardiola's City beat PSG in the semi-finals of last season's Champions League on the way to losing the final to Chelsea in Porto.Qatar-owned Paris responded to that disappointment by signing Lionel Messi and there is a chance that the two meetings of the clubs could see the Argentine come up against his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese forward is being strongly linked with a move to Abu Dhabi-owned City from Juv...
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NEWS

England pick Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford for World Cup qualifiers

Patrick Bamford of Leeds United during the Pre-season Friendly match between Ajax and Leeds United at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on August 4, 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.England manager Gareth Southgate has called up Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford for September's World Cup 2022 qualifiers.It will be the first time Bamford, 27, has been named in the senior squad as they return to action after losing to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Southgate's side face three games in seven days against Hungary, Andorra and Poland.They travel to Budapest on September 2, then host Andorra at Wembley three days later before taking on the Poles in Warsaw on September 8.Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the 25-man squad having missed the European Championships due to injury, while Manc...
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Uncategorized

Argentine forward Correa signs with Inter Milan on loan from Lazio

Joaquin Correa of SS Lazio during the SS Lazio training session at the Klosterpforte sport hotel on August 06, 2021 in Marienfeld, Germany.Inter Milan announced Thursday the signing of Argentine striker Joaquin Correa on loan from Lazio."The 27-year-old has joined the club from Lazio on an initial loan with an obligation to make the transfer permanent," the Italian club said in a statement.Inter Milan said Correa inked a contract with the Nerazzurri that will run until June 30, 2025. Correa previously played for Italy's Sampdoria and Spain's Sevilla. He scored 30 goals and had 18 assists in 117 matches with Lazio.The Argentine forward helped this nation clinch the 2021 Copa America trophy.
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TRANSFERS

Ronaldo agrees Man City move, Juventus offered swap deal

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Turin, Italy.According to Diario AS in Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Manchester City, but Juventus have refused to include Raheem Sterling in a swap deal.Juventus directors met Jorge Mendes this morning with the agent pushing for Ronaldo’s move to Manchester City.The Old Lady is unwilling to let the 36-year-old leave on a free transfer and wants at least €25m to let Ronaldo move to the Etihad Stadium.According to Diario AS in Spain, the Portuguese ace has already reached an agreement with City, with the Premier League champions offering a two-year, €15m-a-year deal. According to the same report, Manchester City are o...
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NEWS

Ronaldo included in Portugal squad for World Cup qualifiers

MotoGP Rider Fabio Quartararo Meets Juventus Player Cristiano Ronaldo at JTC on August 19, 2021 in Turin, Italy.Portugal will play its upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Cristiano Ronaldo, who will have another chance to break the all-time men’s international scoring record.Coach Fernando Santos on Thursday included Ronaldo in Portugal’s squad, which will have many of the players who participated in the European Championship. Ronaldo scored his 109th goal with Portugal at Euro 2020 to tie former Iran striker Ali Daei as the all-time men’s top scorer in international soccer.Santos said Ronaldo left Juventus’ practice session with an arm issue on Wednesday but should be fit to join the national team. He dismissed the notion that the star forward will be affected by the rumors about his club...
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Matheus Cunha completes Atletico Madrid move

Gold medalists Richarlison #10 and Matheus Cunha #9 of Team Brazil celebrate with their gold medal during the Men's Football Competition Medal Ceremony on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on August 07, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.Atletico Madrid have officially announced the transfer of Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin. The Olympic Gold Medal winners joins the club until June 2026 after putting pen to paper on a five-year contract.The clubs are yet to disclose the exact transfer amount but Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Atletico Madrid have paid €26 million to complete the transfer of the Brazilian.The agreement also sees Hertha Berlin entitled to receive ten per cent of any future sales for Matheus Cunha.Atletico Madrid have finally e...
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BUNDESLIGA

German Cup: Bayern Munich thrash Bremer SV 12-0

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen scores his team's second goal during the DFB Cup first round match between Bremer SV and FC Bayern Muenchen at Weserstadion on August 25, 2021 in Bremen, Germany.Bayern Munich thrashed Bremer SV 12-0 as it cruised into the second round of the German Cup on Wednesday with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting hitting four goals.The Bremen club’s big day against the record cup winners was delayed due to a coronavirus outbreak in their squad, but they duly gave their all against their illustrious opponents.Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann rotated heavily with captain Manuel Neuer and star striker Robert Lewandowski among those left at home.“The way and means were important,” Nagelsmann said. “I think in the first half, the structure wasn’t just right. Even if it wasn’...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola set to leave Manchester City in 2023

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola talks to Jack Grealish before his debut for Manchester City during the The FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on August 07, 2021 in London, England.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is likely to leave the Premier League champions when his contract expires in 2023 as he wants to take a break before venturing into international football, the Spaniard said on Wednesday."The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca."After seven years at this club, I think I'm going to have a break. I will need to rest after being somewhere so many years and also stop to evaluate what we've done and to try to learn from other coaches."If, during this process ...
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PSG turn down Real Madrid’s €160m bid for Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou on February 16, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Paris Saint-Germain have turned down a rumoured €160 million bid from Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappe and branded their approach for the player “illegal”.PSG sporting director Leonardo admits the France forward, who has only one year left on his contract, is angling to leave the club.However, Leonardo insists Mbappe will only be allowed to move to Madrid if their valuation is met.“Kylian Mbappe wants to leave, it seems clear to me. If Real Madrid makes an offer, it seems clear to me. I am giving a position, which I think is clear to everyone,” Leonardo told Fre...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Official: Harry Kane announces that he will stay at Tottenham amid Manchester City links

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur embraces manager Nuno Espirito Santo following the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on August 22, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Tottenham Hotspurs and England captain Harry Kane has taken to social media to announce his continuity at the London Based club and put to rest all speculation of his transfer.The Kane to Manchester City saga has been one of, if not the most followed transfer story of the window. Over the past month, Pep Guardiola and City have publicly stated their interest in the striker. The player too was said to be interested in forcing a move through, however, the situation seems to have changed. The England captain tweeted from his official handle saying, “It was incredible to s...
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NEWS

Jonny Evans recalled to Northern Ireland squad

Jonny Evans of Leicester City lifts the Emirates FA Cup Trophy following The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England.Skipper Steven Davis and vice-captain Jonny Evans are among eight players recalled to the Northern Ireland squad as boss Ian Baraclough opts for experience for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.Baraclough’s side travel to Lithuania (September 2nd) followed by a home game against Switzerland (September 8), with a friendly against Estonia in Tallinn (September 5th) scheduled between the two Group C fixtures.The 50-year-old has named a much-changed squad from the one that beat Malta and narrowly lost to Ukraine earlier in the summer.Rangers midfielder Davis — Northern Ireland’s most capped player — is ...
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Inter Set Deadline For Deal To Sign Everton Target

The player of Lazio Joaquin Correa celebrating after the score during the match Lazio-Genoa at the stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), 02 May, 2021.Inter have set a deadline for the completion of a deal to sign Everton target Joaquin Correa this summer, it has been claimed in Italy. Correa is pushing for a move away from Lazio in the final week of the transfer window and was left out of their squad in the opening weekend of their season, with Maurizio Sarri feeling he is not in the best place to play mentally. The Argentine wants to move on and he is a big target for Everton who have tabled a bid and are prepared to offer him a lucrative contract.But the forward has a clear preference for Inter and are ready to accept a less lucrative contract to move to the San Siro. Inter have ...
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SERIE A

Brahim Diaz goal earns AC Milan victory at Sampdoria in their Serie A opener

Brahim Diaz of AC Milan celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with team mates during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 23, 2021 in Genoa, Italy.AC Milan opened their Serie A campaign on Monday with a 1-0 win at Sampdoria as coach Stefano Pioli fielded a host of new signings including Olivier Giroud.Giroud, who turns 35 next month, is expected to make a sizeable impact for the Rossoneri alongside the club's other ageing star Zlatan Ibrahmivoc.As the towering Swede recovers from knee surgery, Piolo will hope France's second-highest scorer of all time can make as big an impact as he did at Chelsea, helping the Blues to the Champions League title last season.With Milan back in the Champions League for the first time since 2013/14, a...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Antonio sets record as Hammers beat 10-man Leicester

Michail Antonio of West Ham United scores their 4th goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at The London Stadium on August 23, 2021 in London, England.Michail Antonio became West Ham's outright top scorer in the Premier League in a dominant victory for the Hammers over 10-man Leicester City at London Stadium.Antonio celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself after scoring his 48th top-flight goal to break Paolo di Canio's club record.The 31-year-old added a second four minutes later to wrap up an impressive win for David Moyes' side.It is only the second time the Hammers have won their opening two fixtures of a Premier League campaign.Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma scored West Ham's first two goals either side of Ayoze Perez's dismissal f...
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