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PREMIER LEAGUE

Roberto Firmino facing absence due to ‘serious’ hamstring issue

Roberto Firmino of Liverpool warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Preston North End and Liverpool at Deepdale on October 27, 2021 in Preston, England. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed Roberto Firmino's hamstring injury is "serious" and will mean an extended period out beyond the forthcoming international break.The Brazil forward lasted just 33 minutes as a half-time substitute in the midweek Champions League win over Atletico Madrid before he was forced off."Bobby is not good news with a serious hamstring injury, really unfortunate," Klopp told liverpoolfc.com."We don't know exactly how long he will be out but it will be not now after the international break directly. We have to work on that."Defender Joe Gomez (calf) and midfielder Curtis Jones (eye)...
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Xavi to take over as Barcelona manager after paying release fee to Al Sadd

Qatari football club al-Sadd SC's Spanish coach Xavi Hernández looks on during his team's Qatar Stars League match against al-Duhail SC, at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium (Al-Gharafah Stadium) in Qatar's capital Doha on November 3, 2021.Xavi Hernandez is free to take over as head coach of Barcelona after the Catalan club paid the release clause in his contract with Al Sadd, the Qatari team said on Friday.Al Sadd agreed to release Xavi, who is set to take the reins at his former club following the sacking of Ronald Koeman."Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way," Al Sadd CEO Turki Al-Ali said in a statement."The #AlSadd adm...
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Luis Enrique confirms Spain squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers as Ansu Fati returns

Spain head coach Luis Enrique looks on during the Spain training session ahead of the UEFA Nations League Final match between Spain and France at San Siro Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Spain boss Luis Enrique has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.La Roja are back in action next week when they take on Greece and Sweden in two defining fixtures in their qualifying campaign.As things stand, Spain are in second place, two points behind leaders Sweden and four ahead of Greece in second.These two games are the final two of the campaign, and if Spain win both, they will automatically qualify for the 2022 World Cup.Failure to do so will likely send them into the qualifying play-offs, which will take place in March.And so the pressure is on for Spain as they pr...
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Vardy misses penalty as Leicester held

Spartak Moscow goalkeeper Aleksandr Selikhov saves a penalty from Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the UEFA Europa League group C match between Leicester City and Spartak Moskva at The King Power Stadium on November 4, 2021 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Substitute Jamie Vardy had a penalty saved as Leicester were held by Spartak Moscow in a draw that leaves their hopes of qualifying from Europa League Group C in the balance.The Foxes are third in a tight group with two games remaining and Brendan Rodgers' side will rue a failure to take three points on Thursday.The hosts had been completely dominant but it was the visitors who took a surprise lead when former Chelsea winger Victor Moses headed in unmarked following a swift attack.That sparked more urgency in the Foxes and they hit back ...
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Benrahma scores twice but late Genk equaliser leaves West Ham waiting to qualify

West Ham United's Said Benrahma attempts to get away from KRC Genk's Kristian Thorstvedt and Jhon Lucumi during the UEFA Europa League group H match between KRC Genk and West Ham United at Luminus Arena on November 4, 2021 in Genk, Belgium.West Ham are on the verge of reaching the Europa League knockout stages after Tomas Soucek's late own goal saw them draw with Genk in David Moyes' 1,000th match as a manager.Moyes has garnered more than enough experience in his almost 24 years in the dugout to know sentiment counts for nothing and his side had to come from a goal down in Belgium.Benrahma fired in from Vladimir Coufal's smart pull-back to level after the break and then added a delightful individual effort nine minutes from time to seemingly wrap up a win.But Soucek inadvertently turned a ...
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Jadon Sancho & Jesse Lingard left out of England squad

 Bukayo Saka, Jesse Lingard and Jadon Sancho of England line up for the national anthem during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Andorra and England at Estadi Nacional on October 09, 2021 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra.Gareth Southgate has left Manchester United pair Jesse Lingard and Jadon Sancho out of his England squad for the Three Lions' final 2022 World Cup qualifiers later this month.England are set to face Albania at Wembley and San Marino away on 12 and 15 November respectively as they look to clinch their place at next year's showpiece.Sancho has struggled for form and game time since arriving at Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund in the summer and hasn't featured in the Red Devils' last two league matches.Lingard has also been unable to break into Ole Gunnar So...
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Dortmund to appeal to UEFA after Hummels’ red card

03 November 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Football: Champions League, Borussia Dortmund - Ajax Amsterdam, Group stage, Group C, Matchday 4, Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund's Mats Hummels (r) discusses with referee Michael Oliver (l) after his foul on Amsterdam's Antony. Hummels is sent off.Borussia Dortmund officials said on Thursday they will appeal to European football's governing body UEFA against the red card handed to Mats Hummels in this week's Champions League defeat to Ajax.Hummels, 32, was sent off just 29 minutes into Dortmund's home defeat on Wednesday after a clumsy tackle on Ajax forward Antony.English referee Michael Oliver consulted the video assistant referee but did not consult the footage himself and stood by his decision."This is a total injustice, we feel punished...
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UCL

Man City seal easy win over Club Bruges

Raheem Sterling of Man City and Eduard Sobol of Club Brugge during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester City and Club Brugge KV at Etihad Stadium on November 3, 2021 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Raheem Sterling ended his 12-game goal drought to wrap up an easy Champions League win for Manchester City over Club Bruges at Etihad Stadium.Sterling converted Ilkay Gundogan's cutback to score for only the second time this season and claim his first Champions League goal in more than a year.With Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez finishing off Joao Cancelo crosses from close range either side of the interval and Gabriel Jesus rolling a shot into the far corner with the final kick of the game, Pep Guardiola's men were finding winning form after successive defeats by West Ham ...
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UCL

Liverpool brush Atletico aside to reach last 16

Sadio Mane of Liverpool is barged to the floor by Felipe of Atletico Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Liverpool FC and Atletico Madrid at Anfield on November 3, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Liverpool swept into the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable win over 10-man Atletico Madrid that ensured they will finish top of Group B.Early goals by Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane, both created by Trent Alexander-Arnold, put the Reds in full command and there was no way back for the Spanish side once Felipe was sent off before half-time.Jurgen Klopp's side should have dished out more punishment after the break but missed a flurry of chances and Jota had another strike ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee.Sadio Mane of Liverpool grappl...
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UCL

Benzema double seals victory for Real against Shakhtar

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid, Dodo of Shakhtar Donetsk during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on November 3, 2021 in Madrid Spain.Karim Benzema's double took Real Madrid top of Group D as they held off a spirited Shakhtar Donetsk side in the Champions League.Benzema tapped in the opener to record Real's 1,000th goal in European football's elite club competition.Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates 2-1 with Carlos Henrique Casemiro of Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on November 3, 2021 in Madrid Spain.And the France forward then swept in following good work from Vinicius Junior and Casemiro aft...
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Jose Mourinho reacts to Antonio Conte’s appointment at Tottenham

Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea alongside Jose Mourinho manager of Manchester United during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England.Jose Mourinho has claimed Tottenham already had a 'very good coach' in Nuno Espirito Santo before the club decided to ditch him in favour of Antonio Conte.Spurs won five and lost five of their opening ten Premier League games under Nuno this season, but the manner of some those defeats - particularly the 3-0 thrashing to a wounded Manchester United - resulted in the former Wolves boss being axed on Monday.Serie A and Premier League title winner Conte signed an 18-month contract with the north London club on Tuesday, immediately lifting the mood surrounding Spurs after what had been ...
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Antonio Conte vows to revive Tottenham’s fortunes

Antonio Conte, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur observes the squad during a training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 02, 2021 in Enfield, England.Antonio Conte on Wednesday said managing Tottenham was an "honour" and vowed to "repay the trust" of chairman Daniel Levy by reviving the fortunes of the struggling Premier League club.The Italian was appointed on Tuesday, a day after Spurs sacked Nuno Espirito Santo following last weekend's limp 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester United.Conte, who guided Chelsea to the 2016/17 Premier League title, had said Levy's "contagious enthusiasm and determination" convinced him to join."It's a great pleasure, a great honour to become the Tottenham manager. This is a great opportunity to come back to England in a club of top players,...
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Unai Emery rules himself out of the race to become Newcastle’s new manager

Villarreal's Head coach Unai Emery during spanish La Liga match between Valencia cf and Villarreal CF at Mestalla Stadium on March 5, 2021.Villarreal manager Unai Emery has announced he will not become the next Newcastle United manager.This comes amid reports that Emery was the newly-taken-over club's number one choice for the role - and that they were hopeful to appoint him before the end of the week.And Emery confirmed the Magpies' interest following Villarreal's Champions League win over Young Boys on Tuesday.But, in a post on his official Twitter account, Emery wrote: "No matter how much noise there was yesterday in another country, within the club there was transparency and loyalty with the Roig family and with my squad, which is maximum and for me it is the most important thing."Vill...
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UCL

Bayern beats Benfica to qualify for Champions League last 16

Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Bayern München and SL Benfica at Allianz Arena on November 02, 2021 in Munich, Germany.After two weeks without a coach and falling to a disastrous defeat, Bayern Munich is back to its usual winning ways.The German champion booked its place in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday as Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick for a 5-2 victory over Benfica to extend Bayern's perfect record of four wins from four in the group stage. That took Lewandowski to 81 career goals in his 100th Champions League game.The game marked the return of Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann after four games away — including the return 4-0 win over Benfica in Portugal — after...
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UCL

Ziyech winner in Malmo moves Chelsea closer to last 16

Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech (2nd R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League group H football match Malmo FF v Chelsea FC in Malmo, Sweden on November 2, 2021. Reigning champions Chelsea moved closer to the last 16 of the Champions League with a hard-fought win over Malmo in Sweden.After being frustrated in the first half, the Blues went ahead when Hakim Ziyech converted at the back post following an excellent cross from Callum Hudson-Odoi.Thiago Silva nearly grabbed a second but his glancing header was cleared off the line by Anel Ahmedhodzic.It was another masterful defensive display from Thomas Tuchel's side, who denied Malmo a single shot on target.Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech (L) and Malmo's Nigerian midf...
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Antonio Conte named new Tottenham manager

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte poses for a photo at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 02, 2021 in Enfield, England. Tottenham have appointed former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte as their new manager until summer 2023.The Premier League club sacked Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday after just 17 games, with Spurs eighth in the table.Tottenham says there is "an option to extend" 52-year-old Conte's deal with them."I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist again," said Conte.The Italian returns to London after winning the Premier League in his first season at Chelsea (2016-17) and the FA Cup in his second before being sacked in 2018.He then led Inter Milan to their first Se...
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Tottenham Hotspur set to appoint Conte as new manager

Antonio Conte, Head Coach of FC Internazionale ahead of the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 21, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Tottenham are set to appoint former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte as their new manager on Tuesday.Chairman Daniel Levy and managing director Fabio Paratici held talks with the Italian on Monday following Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking after four months in charge.While an agreement is yet to be signed, no issues remain and Conte, 52, is expected to take training later.It is understood he will sign a contract until June 2023.Conte will also become one of the Premier League's highest-paid managers.The Italian has been out of work since leaving Inter Milan in May just weeks after winning Serie A.He won the Premier Le...
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Lionel Messi fires back at Barcelona chief Joan Laporta’s ‘play for free’ claims

Lionel Messi of PSG during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lille OSC (LOSC) at Parc des Princes stadium on October 29, 2021 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi has said he was “hurt” after hearing Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s “inappropriate” suggestion that he could play for the club for free. The Argentinian addressed claims made by the Barca chief after he was forced to leave the club on a free transfer this summer due to their financial issues.The 34-year-old had verbally agreed to sign a new contract with the Blaugrana over the summer after seeing his €70million-a-year deal expire in June 2021.The LaLiga giants’ reported £1.1bn debt meant they had to cut costs to meet the league’s new salary cap protocols.Messi had agreed to a 50 per-cent reductio...
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Tottenham sack Nuno Espirito Santo as manager after Man Utd hammering

Tottenham Hotspur Manager Nuno Espírito Santo during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo after only four months in charge.Coaches Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias have also been relieved of their duties.Fabio Paratici, Tottenham’s managing director of football, said in a statement: “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”The decision comes after Saturday’s 3-0 home loss to Manchester United in which suppor...
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