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Atletico Madrid looking to sign Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette as a free agent

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane on April 11, 2021 in Sheffield, England.Atletico Madrid will reportedly try to capitalise on the impasse between Alexandre Lacazette and Arsenal to sign the Frenchman as a free agent this coming summer.Lacazette's five-year deal expires at the end of June 2022 and he could leave the Emirates for free should he opt to run down his contract. The 30-year-old will be allowed to discuss terms with other clubs from January ahead of a possible move next summer and Atleti are keeping tabs on the former Lyon striker as Diego Simeone looks to bolster his attacking options.According to French outlet Le 10 Sport, the reigning Spanish ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea facing battle to keep Rudiger

Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea are likely to have to make defender Antonio Rudiger among the highest paid players at the club if they are to keep him at Stamford Bridge.Rudiger has entered the final year of his contract and talks are ongoing with Chelsea over a new deal.Football flame has been told six of European football's top clubs are ready to offer Rudiger a pre-contract in January ahead of a free transfer.Rudiger loves Chelsea and will continue to give 100 per cent, but - at 28 - will assess all his options before committing to what he believes will be the biggest and most important contract of...
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BUNDESLIGA

Star striker Robert Lewandowski hints at finishing career at Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski during the match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich, corresponding to the week 1 of the group A of the UEFA Champions League, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 14th September 2021, in Barcelona, Spain.Robert Lewandowski has hinted he could finish his career at Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga leaders prepare for Friday's away match at bottom side Greuther Fuerth.Lewandowski won Europe's "Golden Shoe" on Tuesday as top scorer in European football after he scored a Bundesliga record 41 goals in 29 games last season.The Poland forward is already the German league's joint top-scorer this season alongside Dortmund star striker Erling Braut Haaland with seven goals in five league games.The 33-year-old Lewandowski has a Bayern contract until June 2023 and despite having ...
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SERIE A

Hernandez helps Milan join leaders Inter, Juve get first win of season

Theo Hernandez #19 of AC Milan celebrates his goal with his team-mate Alexis Saelemaekers (back) during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 22, 2021 in Milan, Italy.AC Milan moved level with Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Wednesday thanks to a Theo Hernandez-inspired 2-0 win over Venezia, while Juventus won their first match of the season at the fifth attempt, 3-2 at Spezia.France international Hernandez laid on Brahim Diaz's opener and scored the other at the San Siro to move second-placed Milan on 13 points alongside city rivals Inter, in a win which maintains an unbeaten record so far this season for Stefano Pioli's side.Diaz opened up a stubborn Venezia side when he forced home Hernandez's volleyed cross in the 67th minute after a ma...
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French leader PSG relies on another late winner

Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi (2L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Saint-Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-les-Metz, eastern France, on September 22, 2021.French league leader Paris Saint-Germain made it seven straight wins but needed another injury-time winner to beat last-place Metz 2-1 in an unconvincing performance on Wednesday.The referee was about to blow the final whistle when right back Achraf Hakimi netted his second goal in the fifth minute of injury time with a curling shot past goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja.Moments earlier, Metz captain Dylan Bronn and coach Frederic Antonetti were sent off — Bronn for a second yellow card after kicking t...
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LALIGA

Asensio bags hat-trick as Real Madrid hit Mallorca for six

Marco Asensio (L) of Real Madrid CF competes for the ball with Kang In Lee (R) of RCD Mallorca during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 22, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Marco Asensio scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid on Wednesday against Mallorca, his boyhood club, as Madrid cruised to a 6-1 win to go top of La Liga.Karim Benzema capitalised on an early Mallorca mistake at the Santiago Bernabeu before three goals in five minutes put Madrid 3-1 ahead, two Asensio strikes coming either side of a curling effort from Mallorca's Lee Kang-in.Asensio completed his treble with a bending shot of his own in the second half and went off to a standing ovation, leaving Benzema to add his second and Isco to tap in Madrid's six...
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Lanzini strikes Hammer blow to send United crashing out of Cup

West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini scores their side's first goal of the game during the Carabao Cup third round match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday September 22, 2021.David Moyes must have feared there was going to be a late sting in the tail for the second time in four days against Manchester United.The West Ham United manager had watched his side spurn four excellent chances to put this extraordinary game to bed in the closing minutes and memories from Sunday were surely racing through his mind.Yet Manchester United were unable to summon another grandstand finish and with that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s hopes of ending the club’s four-year trophy drought will now rest on how they fare in the Premier League, Europe and FA Cup. It was Moyes’s first win at Old Traffor...
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Colombia star James Rodriguez leaves Everton for Qatar’s Al-Rayyan

James Rodriguez of Everton during the Everton training session at USM Finch Farm on September 9 2021 in Halewood, England.Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez left Everton to join Qatari club Al-Rayyan for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday after falling out of favour at the Premier League club. With the transfer window in the Middle East still open until the end of the month, Rodriguez travelled to Qatar to tie up his move at the weekend. Confirming the deal, a statement on Everton's website said: "James Rodriguez has left Everton to sign for Qatari club Al Rayyan for an undisclosed fee." Everton manager Rafael Benitez described Rodriguez's imminent departure as a "special situation" after the club's League Cup defeat at QPR on Tuesday. The 30-year-old started brightly at Goodison Park ...
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LALIGA

Ronald Koeman calls for patience at struggling Barcelona

Head coach Ronald Koeman of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Barcelona and Bayern Muenchen at Camp Nou on September 14, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman took no questions in a brief news conference on Wednesday and instead read a statement saying the under-performing club were in a period of transition and the process required patience.The Dutch coach’s position has become more precarious in the last week following a 3-0 thrashing at home to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Monday’s surprise 1-1 draw at home to Granada in LaLiga, leaving his side with eight points from their opening four games.Speaking ahead of Barca’s LaLiga game away to Cadiz on Thursday, he said the club trusted him to lead the team through a ...
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Inter Milan ready to make fresh move for Atalanta BC defender Robin Gosens

Robin Gosens of Atalanta BC controls the ball during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Bergamo, Italy. (Robin Gosens of Atalanta BC controls the ball during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Bergamo, Italy.Inter Milan have reportedly retained an interest in signing Atalanta BC defender Robin Gosens.The Germany international has emerged as one of the best left wing-backs for club and country over the past 12 months.Given their tendency to use a three-man defence, Inter have naturally emerged as a potential destination for the 27-year-old should he ever depart Atalanta.According to Calciomercato, the Serie A champions are ready to make a fresh approach for Gosen...
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Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Lionel Messi as Forbes’ best-paid player after Man Utd move

Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 11, 2021.Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken Lionel Messi as the highest paid footballer in the world - but both still sit in the top two spots despite taking significant pay cuts.The two stars made summer moves with Ronaldo leaving Juventus for Manchester United and Messi shockingly departing Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain.The former took a cut in his wages to facilitate an early exit from Italy back to Old Trafford, while the latter saw the salary he was receiving in Spain halved in his new contract.That substantial dip means Ronaldo has be...
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LALIGA

Luis Suarez’s late double against Getafe sends Atletico Madrid to top of league table

Luis Suarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates with teammate Stefan Savic of Atletico de Madrid after scoring their team's 1st goal during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on September 21, 2021 in Getafe, Spain.Luis Suarez scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Getafe 2-1 and move top of LaLiga on Tuesday.Hosts Getafe took the lead through Stefan Mitrovic on the stroke of half-time, but the game changed when Carles Alena was sent off in the 74th minute.Reigning champions Atletico are now a point clear of city rivals Real Madrid who host Real Mallorca on Wednesday."In the first half, we had a lack of movement, of dynamism, and the match was flat until the opponents' go...
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LALIGA

Joan Laporta determined to bring Pep Guardiola back to Barcelona

President of FC Barcelona Joan Laporta attends a press conference after the announcement that Lionel Messi will be leaving the club at Camp Nou on August 06, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants Pep Guardiola to return to the club, either as a manager, the position he previously held from 2008 to 2012, or sporting director.La Blaugrana's start to life in the post-Lionel Messi era has been rough, with Barça taking eight points from their opening four La Liga games.Ronald Koeman oversaw an unthinkable route one performance in their draw at home to Granada on Monday, and Barcelona look very unlike the Guardiola sides from last decade.Now, El Nacional report Laporta 'will do everything in his power' to bring the current Manchester City boss back to the club, although...
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Messi to miss PSG trip to Metz due to bruised knee

Leo Messi looks on during a Paris Saint Germain training session at Ooredoo Center on September 13, 2021 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi is suffering from bone bruising, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday, and will miss Paris St Germain's trip to Metz on Wednesday."Lionel Messi, following the knock received on his left knee, has undergone an MRI this morning which confirms the signs of bone contusion, a new assessment will be made in 48 hours," PSG said in a statement.The Argentine forward, who joined the French club from Barcelona on a two-year contract during the close season, was replaced with 14 minutes left in PSG's 2-1 home victory over Olympique Lyonnais on September 19. "We saw that during the game he was checking his knee and made some gestures," coach Mauricio Pochettino told a news...
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SERIE A

Inter fire title warning shot at Fiorentina to reclaim top spot

Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale and Matija Nastasic of ACF Fiorentina compete for the ball during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy on 21 September 2021.Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale and Matija Nastasic of ACF Fiorentina compete for the ball during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy on 21 September 2021.Inter Milan underlined their desire to retain the Serie A title on Tuesday after coming back from a goal down to win 3-1 at Fiorentina and move top of the pile.Simone Inzaghi's side came away from an intense match against a revitalised Viola in Florence with all three points thanks to two quickfire strikes early in second half from Matteo Darmian a...
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Liverpool enter chase for Chelsea, Manchester United target

Aurelien Tchouameni of AS Monaco during the UEFA Europa League group B match between AS Monaco and Sturm Graz at Stade Louis II on September 16, 2021 in Monaco, Monaco.Liverpool enter the Aurelien Tchouameni of AS Monaco during the UEFA Europa League group B match between AS Monaco and Sturm Graz at Stade Louis II on September 16, 2021 in Monaco, Monaco. for AS Monaco’s 21-year-old French wonderkid Aurelien Tchouameni who is a target for rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.According to Fichajes, Premier League giants Liverpool have entered the race for AS Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni. The 21-year-old is making a real name for himself in Ligue 1. One of the best midfielders in the league today, his performances have not gone unnoticed.Some of Europe’s top teams are now keeping tabs on t...
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Spurs’ Bergwijn out with ankle injury

Steven Bergwijn of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 19, 2021 in London, England. Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn could miss Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal after being left out of Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie at Wolves with an ankle injury.The Dutchman was hurt in the Europa Conference League draw at Rennes and is joined on the sidelines by Lucas Moura.Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo said Bergwijn is trying to maintain fitness despite wearing a protective boot ."The injury needs to settle down," Nuno said."He twisted his ankle. It's very, very painful. The decision was to protect his foot and at the same time keep doing ...
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Jesse Lingard set to start in much-changed Manchester United side

Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on September 11, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to make changes for Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup third round clash with West Ham.The Norwegian has already hinted that midfielder Jesse Lingard, who has scored after coming off the bench in each of his last two Premier League appearances against Newcastle and the Hammers on Sunday, will start against the club where he spent the second half of last season on loan.Striker Edinson Cavani (muscle strain) and defender Alex Telles (ankle) could return and keepers Tom Heaton and Dean Henderson will be hoping David De Gea ...
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SERIE A

Inter Milan keen to offload Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on March 04, 2021 in Parma, Italy.Inter Milan are reportedly keen to do away with Alexis Sanchez amid the Chilean's poor fortunes at San Siro.The 32-year-old joined the Nerazzurri on a permanent basis in the summer of 2020 after leaving Manchester United, but he has struggled to become a mainstay of the Inter setup.Sanchez did chalk up seven goals and seven assists from 30 games in the 2020-21 Serie A season, although he was only named in the starting lineup 12 times amid his injury woes.According to Inter Live, the Serie A champions are desperate to offload Sanchez in order to free up some funds, with the attacker cu...
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Udinese 0-4 Napoli: Luciano Spalletti’s side maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season

Andrè Anguissa, Victor Osimhen, Kalidou Koulibaly and Lorenzo Insigne of SSC Napoli celebrate the victroy after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Dacia Arena on September 20, 2021 in Udine, Italy.Four men. Four touches. One exquisite goal.Napoli executed a set-piece to perfection for its second goal in a 4-0 win at Udinese on Monday that extended the team’s perfect start to Serie A.Lorenzo Insigne rolled his free kick across to Fabián Ruiz who then lifted the ball toward the far post for Kalidou Koulibaly to run onto and cross for Amir Rrahmani, who headed it in.Napoli’s other goals were also worth admiring.The visitors took the lead when a through ball from Mario Rui set up Insigne’s lob shot that Victor Osimhen pounded in.Koulibaly added another after the break w...
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