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Spurs beat Man Utd to earn Postecoglou first win

 Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday August 19, 2023. Tottenham secured their first win under the management of Ange Postecoglou and in the post-Harry Kane era with a thrilling and deserved victory over Manchester United.There were pre-match demonstrations against chairman Daniel Levy and owners ENIC, but Postecoglou was given a thunderous reception and once the action got under way Spurs responded with a vivid demonstration of the attacking style that is the Australian's trademark.Spurs and United created chances throughout a sometimes chaotic encounter before the deadlock was broken by Pape Matar Sarr's goal, drilled high into the net from close range four mi...
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March scores two as Brighton win at Wolves

 Solly March of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates with teammate Julio Enciso after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on August 19, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. A stunning solo goal from Kaoru Mitoma and a second-half double from Solly March helped Brighton cruise to victory at Wolves and make it two wins from two at the start of the Premier League season.Mitoma collected Pervis Estupinan's pass near the halfway line, slalomed his way through a number of half-hearted challenges and beat the onrushing Jose Sa with a calm finish into the far corner.Wolves had opportunities to restore parity but Fabio Silva was denied by Seagulls goalkeeper Jason Steele before Rayan Ait-Nour...
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Liverpool Fight back to beat Bournemouth with 10 men

 Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool is shown the red card during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 19, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Summer signing Alexis Mac Allister was sent off in his first home match for Liverpool but the Reds still overpowered Bournemouth in a thrilling Premier League match at Anfield.The Cherries, who had already had a goal disallowed because Jaidon Anthony was offside, scored inside three minutes when the Reds gave away possession and Antoine Semenyo fired into the bottom corner.Jurgen Klopp's side eventually got into their stride in a frantic first half and scored twice in an eight-minute period.Luis Diaz got the equaliser when he collected Diogo Jota's low cross, flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed hom...
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Harry Kane scores on Bundesliga debut as Bayern Munich starts with win over Werder Bremen

 Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen  during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and FC Bayern München at Wohninvest Weserstadion on August 18, 2023 in Bremen, Germany. England striker Harry Kane admitted he was “nervous” on his Bayern Munich debut, after scoring one and assisting another as his side won 4-0 at Werder Bremen in the season opener on Friday. Kane, who arrived in Germany on Saturday after a 100-million euro (USD 109 million) move from Premier League side Tottenham, assisted on Leroy Sane’s opener just three minutes in, before scoring midway through the second half. Billed as the missing link one year after the German champions lost forward Robert Lewandowski, Kane connected play superbly on his Bundesliga debut, going close several times before his 75th-...
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Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

 Kosovare Asllani and Caroline Seger of Sweden celebrate with their medals at the award ceremony following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Third Place Match match between Sweden and Australia at Brisbane Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike sealed victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup.She rifled in a shot from the edge of the area to add to Fridolina Rolfo's first-half penalty as Sweden won the bronze medal match for the second World Cup in succession.Despite the defeat, this represents co-hosts Australia's best ever World Cup finish but the Matildas were unable to end on a high.Rolfo's penalty gave Peter Gerhardsson's side the lead after a video a...
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Ten Hag ‘happy’ Maguire is staying at Man Utd

Harry Maguire, Manager Erik ten Hag, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United carry the trophy off the plane after the Carabao Cup Final match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2023 in London, England.Erik ten Hag says he is happy Harry Maguire is staying at Manchester United - and that the defender must now fight for his position in the squad.Maguire, who made eight Premier League starts last season, was set to join West Ham but a £30m move fell through.The England defender, 30, wants to play regularly again, and Dutch manager Ten Hag says he should grab his chance when it arrives."[Maguire] knows what I expect from a centre half. He can do it," he said."He has the abilities to do it, so he has to show it. It's about character, to be convinced t...
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Chelsea’s James to miss ‘a few weeks’ with injury

 Reece James of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on August 13, 2023 in London, England.Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss “a few weeks” after injuring his hamstring in training this week, says manager Mauricio Pochettino. The 23-year-old has started rehabilitation after doctors assessed the injury. James started in Chelsea’s season-opening 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday before being substituted in the 77th minute. “It’s a sad moment because he’s our captain,” said Pochettino. “He was so excited and full of energy to be our captain. We are going to assess him day by day. “For sure he’s going to [come back] stronger than he was. It’s a few weeks.” It is the latest blow for the England internation...
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Chelsea sign Lavia from Southampton in £58m deal

 Chelsea unveil new signing Romeo Lavia at Chelsea training Ground on August 18, 2023 in Cobham, England.Chelsea have completed the signing of Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for an initial £53m. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract in a deal which could rise by a further £5m with add-ons. Lavia made 34 appearances in all competitions last season but could not help prevent Saints’ relegation from the Premier League. “I’m really happy join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project,” said Lavia. “It’s an amazing football club with a great history and I’m really excited to get started. “I can’t wait to meet all my new team-mates and build a chemistry to achieve great things together.” Liverpool were also keen on Lavia, but the Reds had a third bid – belie...
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Infantino says ‘women have the power’ to achieve equality in football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco (L) during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Morocco and Colombia at Perth Rectangular Stadium on August 03, 2023 in Perth / Boorloo, Australia.Fifa president Gianni Infantino said it is women who “have the power to change” football and achieve equality in the game. It has already been a record-breaking Women’s World Cup, with the tournament in Australia and New Zealand setting its highest-ever attendance figures of over two million people as well as drawing booming TV audiences around the globe. The Fifa president also said the World Cup has generated over $570m (£447m) in revenues and has “broke even” financially ahead of Sunday’s final between England and Spain. There remain...
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Gutsy Hibs set up Villa tie with draw in Luzern

 Luzern's Pius Dorn (L) and Hibernian's Elie Youan in action during a UEFA Conference League Qualifier between FC Luzern and Hibernian at the Swissporarena, on August 17, 2023, in Lucerne, Switzerland.Hibernian put in a gutsy display to claim a draw away in Luzern and set up a mouth-watering Europa Conference League play-off meeting with Aston Villa. Leading 3-1 from the first leg at Easter Road, Lee Johnson’s side increased their lead early when Elie Youan drove forward and looped a shot into the net. But, backed on by a raucous home crowd which aggressively roared them on, Luzern levelled six minutes later after Lars Villiger tucked away a cutback amid some confusion in the Hibs defence. The Swiss side took firm control from that moment on, finally reducing the aggregate deficit to ...
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‘Kane will make Bayern team-mates better’ – Tuchel

 Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen with Coach Thomas Tuchel of Bayern Muenchen during the DFL Supercup 2023 match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on August 12, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Thomas Tuchel insists Harry Kane will improve the performances of his Bayern Munich team-mates as the England captain settles into life in Germany.The 30-year-old striker left Tottenham Hotspur after 19 years to move to the Bundesliga champions for an initial 100m euros (£86.4m) plus add-ons.He made his debut in the German Super Cup defeat by RB Leipzig last week."The Harry Kane effect will not evaporate," said Tuchel."[His influence] works on so many levels that you cannot realise because you do not witness it daily.""[He is important] in the changing room, on the pitch, [because o...
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LALIGA

Real Madrid confirm Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao have both undergone surgery

Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao are playing during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF, corresponding to the second leg of the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals, being played at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, on April 5th, 2023.Real Madrid have revealed that both Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao underwent knee surgeries on Thursday, with Dr. Manuel Leyes performing both operations. Courtois damaged his anterior cruciate ligament during a training session last week, with the Belgium international facing being out for the entire 2023-24 campaign. Militao then tore his ACL during Saturday’s La Liga contest against Athletic Bilbao, with Real Madrid suffering a double blow to two key players. “Our player Eder Militao underwent successful surgery today for a torn anterior cru...
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Olise signs new Palace deal amid Chelsea interest

 Michael Olise celebrating during UEFA European Under-21 Championship Group D: Norway U21 vs France U21, disputed on Dr Constanin Radulescu Stadium, 25 June 2023.Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise has signed a new four-year deal with the club amid interest from Chelsea.On Tuesday, it was reported that the Stamford Bridge club had activated a release clause in the region of £35m for the French Under-21 international.But Palace chairman Steve Parish confirmed on Thursday that the London-born 21-year-old would be staying put.Olise joined from Reading on a five-year-deal in 2021 but was in Chelsea's youth system before leaving aged 14.He is currently recovering from a hamstring injury that he picked up playing for France in the European Under-21 Championship, but enjoyed an impressive 20...
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Sassuolo wants only cash for Berardi as Juventus faces competition

Domenico Berardi (#10 US Sassuolo) goal celebrate during US Sassuolo Calcio against AC Monza, Serie A, at Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia on May, 19th 2023. Juventus is displaying a strong interest in acquiring Domenico Berardi during this transfer window. Certain reports suggest that he may have already reached an agreement regarding personal terms with Juventus. Berardi, recognised as one of the premier performers in his position within Serie A, has been in the sights of prominent clubs within the league for an extended period. The Bianconeri are enthusiastic about expediting his addition to their roster and there have been indications that they are contemplating incorporating promising young talents into their proposal. Nevertheless, as per a Tuttojuve report, ...
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Barcelona name Deco as sporting director

 Deco of Barcelona in action during the UEFA Super Cup match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Stade Louis II on August 25, 2006 in Monaco.Former Barcelona midfielder Deco is returning to the club as their new sporting director.The Brazil-born Portugal international, 45, has signed a three-year contract at the Nou Camp.Deco first joined Barcelona from Porto in 2004 and won La Liga twice in four seasons, as well as the 2006 Champions League.Mateu Alemany, Barca's current director of football, will leave when the transfer window closes on 1 September.Barca said Deco will be in charge of their "sporting philosophy" and work closely with manager Xavi and the rest of the coaching staff.The club said they are planning a restructure behind the scenes, with details to be announced in the c...
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Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win Super Cup

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City receives a kiss from manager Josep Guardiola following the UEFA Super Cup 2023 match between Manchester City FC and Sevilla FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on August 16, 2023 in Piraeus, Greece.Manchester City added the Uefa Super Cup to the Treble they claimed last season with victory over Sevilla on penalties in Athens.Pep Guardiola's Champions League winners lost the Community Shield to Arsenal in a shootout, but saw their fortunes transformed when Sevilla's Nemanja Gudelj hit the bar after nine successful penalties.City had to come from behind in an entertaining encounter to force penalties after a towering header from Youssef En-Nesyri put the Europa League holders ahead on 25 minutes.Sevilla goalkeeper Bono and his Manchester City counterpart Ederson...
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England reach first Women’s World Cup final

 Ella Toone (C) of England celebrates with teammates after scoring England's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.England reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time as they spoiled co-hosts Australia's party on a historic evening in Sydney.Silencing a sell-out crowd at Stadium Australia with their 3-1 victory, the Lionesses became the first England football team since 1966 to reach a senior final on the world stage.It caps a sensational two years under manager Sarina Wiegman as England, crowned European champions for the first time last year on home soil, showed their superiority and know-how to see off an Australia side spurr...
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Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris may leave Tottenham for Lazio

 Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on April 23, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris could be headed to Lazio as the two clubs have opened talks regarding such a move. Lloris made clear earlier this summer his desire for a new challenge after 11 years at Spurs and was not involved in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Brentford. The World Cup winner is now closing in on a switch to Lazio after talks between the clubs started, but a final agreement on a fee is still to be reached, Planet Sport understands. If Lloris does leave, as has always been expected in this transfer window, his final appearance for Tottenham would be the thumping...
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Chelsea close in on Southampton star Romeo Lavia

 Romeo Lavia of Southampton during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton FC at Hillsborough on August 4, 2023 in Sheffield, England. Southampton seem to have accepted Chelsea’s latest £53.5million bid for Romeo Lavia. Chelsea have reportedly had their £53.5million bid for Romeo Lavia accepted by Southampton, while Michael Olise is also in the Blues’ sights. The midfielder made it known to his club on Monday that he favoured a move to Stamford Bridge over Liverpool, who had had a similar bid accepted, with a deal having been reached on Tuesday night for him to join the west London club. Lavia will now undergo a medical in advance of becoming the eighth first-team signing the club have made this summer. He made 29 Premier League appearances last...
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Former Barcelona coach’s influence on Dembele arriving at PSG – report

 Ousmane Dembele passes the ball during a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Campus PSG on August 15, 2023 in Paris, France. FC Barcelona have been fortunate to have been lucky enough to be coached by some of the very best and most influences coaches to have ever graced the beautiful game through their vision of football and their style of play, each having left their mark on the long and proud history of the Catalan club. Several of these coaches continue to be active today as well. While Xavi Hernandez aspires to join that exclusive pedestal of coaching greats at Barcelona, the likes of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and now Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain continue to showcase their elite tactical minds elsewhere as well. In a scenario involving the latter however, a...
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