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Fernandes hat-trick helps Man Utd thump Leeds

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on August 14, 2021 in Manchester, England.Bruno Fernandes fired in a hat-trick as Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 5-1 to get their Premier League season off to a flying start on Saturday.Paul Pogba also starred with four assists – one more than he managed in the whole of last season in the league – to help United run riot in front of their first full crowd in 17 months.Fernandes got the goalscoring underway on the half-hour mark, before a Luke Ayling thunderbolt out of nowhere levelled things up three minutes into the second half. It was only a short reprieve for Leeds, however, as Man United livewire Mason...
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Lionel Messi: PSG leave forward out of Strasbourg squad

Lionel Messi reacts during a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Ooredoo Center on August 13, 2021 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi has been left out of the squad for Paris Saint-Germain's game against Strasbourg on Saturday night.The Argentine forward officially signed for the French giants earlier this week. He said that he was unsure as to when he would make his PSG debut, having not trained with a team since the Copa America, commenting on Wednesday: "I was on holidays and it's very new. I spoke yesterday with the technical staff, so maybe I need a pre-season myself. "I am going to begin to train and work. I hope I can play as soon as I can. I really want to. But I can't exactly answer your question. When I feel it, when the staff thinks I am okay, then I will be ready to play."...
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Gallant Valencia beat Getafe in La Liga

Valencia's Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler celebrates with Valencia's Russian midfielder Denis Cheryshev (R) after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match between Valencia and Getafe at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on August 13, 2021.A coolly taken penalty by midfielder Carlos Soler has given 10-man Valencia a 1-0 win over Getafe in their La Liga season-opener.The home side had defender Hugo Guillamon sent off in Friday's cash - a straight red card - in the fourth minute for a studs-up challenge on Getafe midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic.Soler then sent visiting goalkeeper David Soria the wrong way in the 11th minute. Valencia always looked dangerous on the break in the first half and Soria denied them a second when he blocked Denis Cheryshev's shot in the 36th minute, wi...
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Brentford stuns Arsenal in Premier League opener

Sergi Canos of Brentford celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal at Brentford Community Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Brentford, England.The Premier League season has got off to a sensational start as Brentford marked their first game in the top flight for 74 years and their first in front of fans at their new stadium with an emotional 2-0 victory over ragged Arsenal.Sergi Canos carved his name into the west London club's Hall of Fame on Friday when he cut inside Calum Chambers and drilled a low shot past Bernd Leno after 22 minutes to spark an explosion of joy from the fans who have waited so long to take their place in the new 17,500-capacity home. It was the least Brentford deserved as, revelling in their chance to ...
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Leicester City signs Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton

Jannik Vestergaard poses after signing for Leicester City at Seagrave on August 13, 2021 in Barrow On Soar, England.Leicester Reinforced their defence ahead of the new Premier League season with the signing of Danish international Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton on Friday.The 29-year-old moves to the King Power Stadium for a reported fee of £15 million (€17.6 million) and has agreed a deal until 2024.“It’s a special club that has done very well over many years and I think the project is very, very exciting, even from the outside looking in,” said Vestergaard on joining the FA Cup winners. Leicester were in need of cover at centre-back after Wesley Fofana suffered a broken leg in pre-season, while Jonny Evans missed last weekend’s Community Shield win over Manchester City as the Northe...
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Chelsea reveal Romelu Lukaku’s new shirt number

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale trains during an FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground Suning Training Center in memory of Angelo Moratti on August 03, 2021 in Como, Italy. The shirt number that Romelu Lukaku will wear for Chelsea during the 2021/22 season has been revealed. After weeks of speculation, the Blues finally confirmed the arrival of Lukaku - who previously had a spell at the club as a youngster - on Thursday evening. The Belgian arrives at Stamford Bridge off the back of a pair of terrific campaigns for Inter. Over the past two seasons he has hit 47 Serie A goals, helping the Nerazzurri win the Scudetto last term. Chelsea have splashed out a club-record fee of £97.5m for the striker, who had publicly stated he had no desire to leave...
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Koeman talks about Barcelona without Lionel Messi

Ronald Koeman, Manager of Barcelona reacts as Lionel Messi of Barcelona walks off the field after being shown a red card during the Supercopa de Espana Final match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Estadio de La Cartuja on January 17, 2021 in Seville, Spain.Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been talking about how his team will cope without Lionel Messi and admits the Catalan giants will find it harder to score goals.The Dutchman made it clear how surprised and disappointed he was by the Argentine’s shock exit and added, “Messi meant so much for this club.”Koeman then went on to look ahead to the new campaign and what he is expecting from his players as they adjust to life without the GOAT.“We have new players in and we have to move forward and we have time for that. We have young p...
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Kepa Arrizabalaga the hero as Chelsea edge out Villarreal to win Super Cup

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso of Chelsea pose for a photo with the UEFA Super Cup Trophy following victory in the UEFA Super Cup 2021 match between Chelsea FC and Villarreal CF at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on August 11, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.Kepa Arrizabalaga was the unlikely hero as Chelsea started the new season as they ended the last with a European trophy by beating Villarreal 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the UEFA Super Cup in Belfast. The Spaniard, who has lost his place as number one since joining the club for a world record fee for a goalkeeper in 2018, was introduced late in extra-time as a substitute for the shootout by Thomas Tuchel. Kepa famously refused to be replaced by former Chelsea boss Maurizio ...
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Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG

Lionel Messi poses with the Paris Saint-Germain jersey after signing a 2 year contract at Parc des Princes on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi said he's “in the right place” to win another Champions League trophy and cited a reunion with Neymar as a key factor in his decision to sign with Paris Saint-Germain.The 34-year-old Argentina star spoke at his introductory news conference at Parc des Princes stadium on Wednesday, the morning after signing a two-year deal with the option for a third season after leaving Barcelona.“My goal and dream is to raise another Champion’s (League Trophy) and I believe that I am in the right place to have the best chances to achieve that,” Messi said.“When you see this squad, you really want to play with them because there are so many possibilitie...
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Lionel Messi signs for Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi sign his 2 year contract with Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al Khelaifi on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France. Lionel Messi finalized agreement on his Paris Saint-Germain contract and arrived in the French capital on Tuesday to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona.The Argentine player is set to earn around 35 million euros ($41 million) net annually. Dozens of PSG fans gathered at Le Bourget Airport in Paris to welcome Messi, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring “Ici c’est Paris” — “Here is Paris.”The 34-year-old Argentina star has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a further season.Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, also confirmed his son was moving to PSG in a brief exchange with reporters at Josep Tarradella...
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AS Roma reach deal with Chelsea for Tammy Abraham

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham shields the ball from Barnsley's Toby Sibbick during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Barnsley and Chelsea at Oakwell Stadium on February 11, 2021 in Barnsley, England.The Tammy Abraham saga at Chelsea appears to be close to an end. According to a report from Sky Sports’ Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea have reached an agreement to sell Abraham to AS Roma. The final remaining hurdle before finalizing the £34 million deal is Roma’s ability to agree to terms with the 23-year-old forward.C'è l'accordo tra la @OfficialASRoma e il @ChelseaFC per #Abraham, ora serve solo l'ok del giocatorehttps://t.co/tRj7cZwU7p— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 9, 2021A move to the Italian capital would reunite the England international with former manager Jose Mourinho...
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Messi agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi cries during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 8, 2021.Lionel Messi is traveling to France after agreeing to join Paris Saint-Germain, a person with knowledge of the negotiations has told Football Flame, paving the way for one of the game’s greats to play for a new club after spending his entire career at Barcelona.The 34-year-old Argentina star is set to agree a two-year contract with the option for a further season, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the contract ahead of it being signed and the official announcement. Messi is set to earn around 35 million euros ($41 million) net annually, the person said.Messi became the most desired free agent in soccer history after his Barcelona...
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John Stones Signs Fresh Five-Year Deal at Man City

John Stones of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester City star John Stones has signed a five-year contract extension at the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.The 27-year-old enjoyed a stellar 2020/21 campaign for the Premier League champions, as he forged a formidable partnership alongside Rúben Dias at the heart of defence.Just over a year on from being linked with an exit, Stones, who was entering the final year of his contract at City, has very and truly cemented his spot in the starting XI after a season filled with imperious defensive displays that proved to be the bedrock of Pep Guardiola's side during the prev...
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Joe Willock set for Newcastle return after fee agreed with Arsenal

Joe Willock of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on January 05, 2021 in St Albans, England.Newcastle United have agreed a fee in excess of £20 million with Arsenal to bring midfielder Joe Willock back to Tyneside, according to reports.Willock, 21, spent a productive loan spell at St James' Park last season, scoring eight goals to ensure the  preserved their Premier League status.Manager Steve Bruce has made no secret of his desire to bring the England Under 21 international back to the north-east and Press Association and BBC both reported Sunday that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs.Willock was absent from Arsenal’s matchday squad for their pre-season defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with manager Mikel Arteta coy when asked about a potential move.“Wi...
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Coach Licence Ban: U.S. Court Gives FIFA 21 Days to Respond to Siasia’s Suit

Samson Siasia, coach of Nigeria looks on during the Group B, FIFA U20 World Cup match between Tahiti and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium on October 1, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt.The court summons also spells out the consequence of FIFA's failure to comply with the summons.A United States court has issued a summons with a 21-day ultimatum to the world football body, FIFA, to respond to Samson Siasia's suit challenging his coach licence ban and indictment for bribery.PREMIUM TIMES obtained a copy of the summons issued on August 5, 2021 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.FIFA has to file its response to the suit and serve its answer on the former Nigerian Super Eagles coach within 21 days of being served with the summons, the court clerk, S. James, who signe...
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No Messi, no problem as Barcelona rout Juventus to win Gamper Trophy

Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona celebrate after winning the Torneig Gamper Final - Friendly Match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at Estadi Johan Cruyff on August 8, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona started life without Lionel Messi on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Juventus in the pre-season Gamper Trophy.Memphis Depay opened the scoring for Barcelona after just three minutes, with Martin Braithwaite adding a second goal just before the hour mark from a corner. Young hope Riqui Puig scored a third in stoppage time with a fine left foot drive.In Sunday's other high-profile friendly, Real Madrid and AC Milan fought to a 0-0 stalemate.Messi had earlier Sunday said his farewells to the club he had served for 20 years at a tearful news conference.The 34-year-old Argentinian superstar, six...
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Lautaro Martinez rejects Tottenham move

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 08, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has rejected the chance to join Tottenham this summer, according to the Argentine's agent.Amid all the chaos of Lionel Messi saying his goodbyes to Barcelona, up popped a story saying Spurs had agreed a fee of over £60m to sign Martinez, whom they hoped to line up alongside wantaway hitman Harry Kane.Inter then left the final decision up to Martinez, and according to his agent Alejandro Camano, the 23-year-old has rejected the chance to head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.“Lautaro is happy at Inter and in Italy," Camano told Cesar Luis Merlo. "His ...
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Leicester tops Man City 1-0 at Wembley in Grealish debut

Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City is mobbed by his team mates after scoring to make it 1-0 during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2021 in London, England.Kelechi Iheanacho's late penalty gave Leicester a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday, stealing the spotlight from Jack Grealish.Iheanacho’s left-footed rocket from the spot beat goalkeeper Zack Steffen in the 88th minute in the English season-opener, and Leicester celebrated once again at Wembley Stadium, where they won the FA Cup final in May.Grealish made his debut for City just two days after the Premier League champion broke the British transfer fee record by paying 100 million pounds ($139 million) to sign him from Aston Villa...
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Solskjaer’s update on Henderson’s condition

Matej Kovar, Tom Heaton, Dean Henderson, Nathan Bishop of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on July 13, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an update on Dean Henderson’s condition, after the goalkeeper tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this summer.It was confirmed on Monday that the Academy graduate would miss the squad's week-long training camp in Scotland because he was still feeling the effects of the virus, after initially testing positive a few weeks earlier.Henderson was therefore not involved in Saturday’s entertaining 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford, where the Reds produced a rampant performance that included goals by Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernand...
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Report: Chelsea closing in on big-money Romelu Lukaku deal

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 21, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement with Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku.The Blues are desperate to sign a new centre-forward this summer and had been strongly linked with Erling Braut Haaland before Borussia Dortmund closed the door on a move.Lukaku has since emerged as the club's leading target, with the Blues thought to be prepared to pay in the region of €110m (£93.5m) for his services in the current market.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are 'confident' of signing the Belgium international 'in the next few days', with the two clubs ...
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