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Barcelona target out of favour Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in January move

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2021 in Manchester, United Kingdom.While the game against Bayern Munich reiterated their defensive problems, Barcelona’s issues in attack were exposed as well as they struggled to string goal chances for Memphis Depay and Luuk de Jong. As such, they are eyeing moves for forwards in the winter transfer window.According to SPORT, Barcelona have set their sights on a loan move for Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling. The winger is looking for more minutes and would be happy to make the move.This is not the first time Sterling has been linked to Barcelona. The Englishman was, apparently, close to completing the move in t...
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BUNDESLIGA

Ekkelenkamp scores on debut as Hertha wins again

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (L) and Kevin-Prince Boateng of Hertha celebrate after the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and SpVgg Greuther Fürth at Olympiastadion on September 17, 2021 in Berlin, Germany.Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored 87 seconds into his Hertha Berlin debut in a 2-1 win over promoted Greuther Fürth in the Bundesliga on Friday.The 21-year-old Dutch midfielder, who joined Hertha from Ajax on the last day of the summer transfer window, scored with a header from a corner in the 61st minute. He was involved again as an own-goal from Fürth’s Maximilian Bauer in the 79th proved to be the winner for Hertha.“It feels great,” Ekkelenkamp said. “I’m a little bit not happy on the bench, not really, but I’m happy to come in and score ... I want to fight for the team and be important with goals.”I...
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Tuchel confirms Chelsea held talks with Kane over potential summer move

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League group G match between Stade Rennes and Tottenham Hotspur at Roazhon Park on September 16, 2021 in Rennes, France.Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Chelsea held talks with Harry Kane’s representatives, even though he thought the Tottenham Hotspur striker would join Manchester City.But the Chelsea head coach was pleased Kane stayed at Tottenham because he believes, like Romelu Lukaku since returning to Stamford Bridge, he is a perfect fit for the club.Tuchel publicly revealed his interest in Kane in May after the Tottenham forward had made clear his desire to move, and representatives of the 28-year-old had contacted Chelsea.“We never had a list with his name on it and I never went to Marina [Granovskaia] to tel...
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SERIE A

Pjaca’s goal lifts Torino to Serie A win

Marko Pjaca of Torino FC celebrates after scoring the first goal for his team with his team-mates during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Torino FC at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on September 17, 2021 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy.A late goal from on-loan player Marko Pjaca was enough to earn Torino a 1-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A.Friday' victory gave Torino their second consecutive win after opening the season with two straight losses.Torino now have six points and are three points behind Italian league leaders Roma, who are coached by Jose Mourinho, AC Milan and Napoli after all clubs made a perfect start to the season.Pjaca's goal came with a curled shot that appeared to surprise Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli, that kept the hosts on four points.This is the fifth ...
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LALIGA

Report: Sergi Roberto to sign new Barcelona deal next week

Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona with the ball during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Barcelona and Bayern München at Camp Nou on September 14, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona's Sergi Roberto is set to put pen to paper on a new deal with the club next week, according to a report.The versatile Spaniard has entered the final year of his existing deal with the Blaugrana and was briefly linked with a move to Manchester City earlier in the summer.However, Roberto has started the 2021-22 La Liga season strongly - scoring two goals and setting up one more in his side's opening three games from a central role - but he was supposedly left distraught after being booed by his own supporters in their Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.Now, Marca reports that the fans' hostility ...
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LALIGA

Cadiz cling on for first La Liga win

Santi Mina of Celta de Vigo reacts during the La Liga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Cadiz CF at Abanca Balaidos Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Vigo, Spain.Cadiz have clung on for a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo to end their winless start in the Spanish league.Anthony Lozano and Luis Alfonso Espino scored five minutes apart at the end of the first half to give the visitors the win in Vigo on Friday.Santi Mina pulled Celta closer by scoring in the 64th minute but the hosts couldn't find the equaliser after twice hitting the woodwork in stoppage time at the Balaidos Stadium.Espino's goal came after Salvi Sanchez missed a 43rd-minute penalty for Cadiz.Cadiz had lost two games in a row after opening with consecutive draws.It was the third consecutive loss for Celta and their fourth...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Superb Saint Maximin earns draw for Newcastle against Leeds

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United and Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James Park on September 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Allan Saint-Maximin's fine equaliser lifted the pressure on Newcastle boss Steve Bruce as his side earned a point against Leeds.After a week when Bruce had to defend his position following further criticism from fans, the mood turned ugly inside a packed St James' Park when Raphinha cut in from the right and sent his cross into the far corner of Karl Darlow's goal after 13 minutes.As Leeds threatened to run riot against a disjointed Newcastle, "we want Brucey out" was sung by all sides of the stadium.Marcelo Bielsa's free-spirited side should have been...
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BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich attacker Kingsley Coman undergoes heart surgery

Head coach of FC Bayern Muenchen Julian Nagelsmann smiles during a training session at Saebener Strasse training ground on September 09, 2021 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Kingsley Coman has undergone minor heart surgery.The 25-year-old has already made four appearances for the Bundesliga giants this season and featured for eight minutes of their Champions League victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night.The France international is now facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing a heart procedure, but he could potentially be back in first-team training over the next couple of weeks.'King' had an operation yesterday, he had a minor heart rhythm disturbance. I'll explain that with my little medical expertise," Nagelsmann told reporters."There ar...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Daniel Farke insists Watford game is not ‘must win’ for Norwich

Daniel Farke, Manager of Norwich City acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on September 11, 2021 in London, England.Norwich head coach Daniel Farke rejects the showdown with Watford is a “must win” game – and launched an impassioned defence of his squad, which has lost all four of their opening Premier League matches.The Canaries swept to a second Sky Bet Championship title under the German last season, but so far have again come up short on their return to the top flight.Following arguably the toughest of starts – against Liverpool, Manchester City and Leicester before losing 1-0 at Arsenal after the international break – the visit of fellow new boys Watford would appear to offer the perfect platform to kickstart the cam...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Jurgen Klopp provides injury update on Roberto Firmino

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on September 09, 2021 in Kirkby, England.Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino will miss Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace on Saturday as he continues to recover from injury.Firmino has missed the Reds' last two games - a 3-0 win over Leeds United and a 3-2 Champions League triumph against Milan - with a hamstring problem.There had been hope that he would return to the fray against Southampton but Klopp was quick to rule that out in his pre-match press conference."He’s not ready. Bobby didn’t even start training with the team. It will happen at some point next week, he will be back in training and then we will see," he said.The Southampton game is Liverpool's third is six days ...
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NEWS

Buhari receives FIFA, CAF presidents, gets No. 10 jersey

President Muhammadu Buhari receives a presentation from FIFA President Mr Gianni Infantino during a courtesy visit in State House on September 16th, 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria.FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his African counterpart, Dr Patrice Motsepe, paid a courtesy visit to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday.During the visit to the State House, the Nigerian president was presented with a number 10 jersey and a football.The No. 10 jersey is iconic in football and usually worn by skillful players who have a great impact on a team. Among the famous footballers who wore Number 10 jerseys are Jay-Jay Okocha, Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, and Lionel Messi, who currently plays for PSG in Ligue 1, France.Also in attendance were the Sports Mi...
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LALIGA

Report: Barcelona have no immediate plans to sack Ronald Koeman

Barcelona's Dutch coach Ronald Koeman (R) and players attend a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi on September 13, 2021, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match against Bayern Munich.Ronald Koeman is reportedly not in any immediate danger of being sacked as Barcelona boss despite the recent speculation surrounding the Dutchman.The 58-year-old has overseen a solid start to the 2021-22 La Liga season, with the Catalan giants, who finished third in Spain's top flight last term, collecting seven points from three matches.Barcelona suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League group-stage opener on Tuesday, though, which led to speculation surrounding Koeman's future.A recent report claimed that club president Joan Lap...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ronaldo’s Man Utd seek response, Chelsea look to Lukaku in Spurs clash

Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on September 16, 2021 in Manchester, England.All eyes are once again on Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United aim make amends for a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys when the Premier League leaders head to West Ham on Sunday.Second-placed Chelsea are behind United only on goals scored and will look to extend their unbeaten start in a London derby at Tottenham.Liverpool and Manchester City will not expect to be troubled when Crystal Palace and Southampton visit Anfield and the Etihad respectively on Saturday.But the pressure is on under-fire Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta when the Gunners travel to fellow strugglers Burnley.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ...
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Europa Conference League: Tottenham Hotspur held in first game, AC Roma run riot

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspurs fights for possession during the UEFA Europa Conference League group G match between Stade Rennes and Tottenham Hotspur at on September 16, 2021 in Rennes, France.Substitute Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's equaliser allowed Tottenham Hotspur to come away with a 2-2 draw from their trip to France to play Rennes in the new Europa Conference League on Thursday. Loic Bade's own goal had given Spurs the lead in Brittany but Flavien Tait equalised and Gaetan Laborde put Rennes ahead in the 72nd minute. That lead was swiftly cancelled out by Hojbjerg and in the circumstances it is a good result for Nuno Espirito Santo's Tottenham after their 3-0 drubbing at Crystal Palace last weekend."It was not perfect, but we showed a lot of character and belief to change the result af...
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Celtic lose Europa thriller to Real Betis

Anthony Ralston of Celtic FC during the UEFA Europa League match between Real Betis Sevilla v Celtic at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on September 16, 2021 in Sevilla Spain.Makeshift Celtic let a two-goal lead slip as they fell to defeat against Real Betis in a Europa League thriller.The visitors - back in Seville 18 years on from their Uefa Cup final defeat - roared ahead with a Albian Ajeti finish and Josip Juranovic penalty, with Jota missing a golden chance for a third.It proved pivotal as Juanmi's double helped Betis turn the tie with four goals either side of the break.Anthony Ralston netted a late header but Celtic could not find a leveller.Juan Miranda and Bruno Iglesias contributed Betis' other goals as defeat in the opening game leaves Celtic third in Group G after Bayer Leverkus...
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Antonio and Rice fire West Ham to win over Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League

Michail Antonio of West Ham United celebrates the goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Dinamo Zagreb and West Ham United at Maksimir Stadium on September 16, 2021 in Zagreb, Croatia.West Ham announced themselves on the Europa League stage as goals from Michail Antonio and Declan Rice secured a 2-0 victory at Dinamo Zagreb.The Hammers' very own Ant and Dec provided the tea-time entertainment in Croatia by finding the net either side of half-time.Antonio was probably only in the team due to the red card he picked up at Southampton, which has instead given him an enforced rest against Manchester United on Sunday.But striker brought his sizzling domestic form to the continent with his fifth goal of the season.Rice, making his European club debut with 26 caps for England alr...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Marcelo Bielsa delivers injury update on five Leeds players ahead of Newcastle clash, four missing

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Premier League match between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor on August 29, 2021 in Burnley, England.Marcelo Bielsa has given an injury update on five of his Leeds United players ahead of Friday’s game against Newcastle – as per Leeds Live.Leeds take on Newcastle on Friday and will be looking to get their first win of the season. He has picked up just two points from a possible 12.However, Leeds are struggling for options at centre-back ahead of the clash at Newcastle. Pascal Struijk is suspended after his tackle on Harvey Elliott.Robin Koch is suffering with a groin injury, while Diego Llorente also has a muscular injury. Patrick Bamford has overcome a hamstring problem.Speaking in his press conference ahead of Friday’s trip north, Biels...
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Burnley manager Sean Dyche extends stay by signing four-year deal

Burnley manager Sean Dyche applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Everton and Burnley at Goodison Park on September 11, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Burnley manager Sean Dyche has signed a new four-year deal to extend his stay at Turf Moor, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.The 50-year-old — the longest-serving boss in the English top-flight — has committed his future to the Clarets until 2025.Dyche's success with Burnley, who are playing in the Premier League for a sixth consecutive season, had led to speculation of a move.New owners ALK Capital made securing his services for the long term one of their main stated priorities and that has now been achieved, with assistant Ian Woan also signing for the same period."It is nice to be able to get this deal completed...
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UCL

Ajax’s Haller scores four goals in UCL debut

Ruben Vinagre of Sporting CP (L) vies with Sebastien Haller of AFC Ajax (R) for the ball possession during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Sporting CP and AFC Ajax at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 15, 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal.Ajax added to its scoring spree early in the season with debutant Sébastien Haller finding the net four times in the team’s 5-1 win at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Wednesday.Making his Champion League debut, Haller scored twice in the first 10 minutes and twice again in the second half to help Ajax reach 18 goals in its last five matches.Steven Berghuis also scored for the Dutch champions at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon.The victory ended a 22-match unbeaten home streak in all competitions for Sporting, which is back in the Cha...
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Messi kept quiet as PSG draw at Bruges

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by Eder Alvarez Balanta of Club Brugge during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Club Brugge KV and Paris Saint-Germain at Jan Breydel Stadium on September 15, 2021 in Brugge, Belgium.Lionel Messi's main task at Paris St-Germain will be to help deliver an elusive Champions League, but for all the fanfare surrounding the Argentina star's first start it proved a frustrating evening as the club began their European campaign with a draw at Club Bruges.Messi struck the crossbar but struggled to make a serious impact on his full debut and it was instead Ander Herrera who netted the opener after great work down the left from Kylian Mbappe.Hans Vanaken scored a deserved equaliser before the break to get the 29,000-seater Jan Breydel St...
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