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12Sep

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Rafa Benitez Foresee Newcastle united to be in the bottom three

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has disclose that he knew Newcastle United would be in the bottom three early on in the season, Newcastle united are presently struggling with a relegation battle.However, despite issues with spending and Mike Ashley, Benitez has claimed there isn’t a real issue, and that the club will be fine. He pointed to the tough fixture list, and said it was expected at this point in the season.Benitez also stated that things may get worse before they get better, and there is no crisis to worry about.

12Sep

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Michael Keane revealed his determination to get back battling for Everton

Michael Keane has revealed his willingness to return back challenging for a place in Everton's defence after suffering a hairline fracture of his skull which made him sideline for a week.The Everton Centre-back Keane has resumed training at USM Finch Farm but is yet to be given the green light to join in with contact sessions.Keane was injured after colliding with teammate Idrissa Gana Gueye as he courageously hurled himself at a ball into his box in the closing minutes of Everton’s game at Bournemouth last month.Keane stated on his club website: Now I am feeling alright in myself, it is an annoying one. My legs are fine and I feel like I can train and do everything, so it is a bit frustrating. I am running outside and feel fine. But you have to be careful not to do too much, too soo...

11Sep

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Luke Shaw will be out of play for Manchester United clash against Watford

Manchester United Left back Luke Shaw will be out of play for Watford clash this weekend, The United top player suffered a concussion after clashing with Spain’s Dani Carvajal while on international duty with England on Saturday.Luke Shaw will serve seven-day spell on the side lines as he recovers from the concussion. The accidental coming together between Shaw and Carvajal saw the former Southampton man knocked unconscious before his head collided with the Wembley turf.He was treated on the pitch and given oxygen before being stretchered off, but was said to have regained consciousness quickly. Shaw’s absence could well see ex-Watford man Ashley Young recalled to the United starting XI on Saturday.

11Sep

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TRANSFERS

Maurizio Sarri eye AC Milan duo in January transfer window amid doubts over Gary Cahill and David Luiz

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is believed to be targeting AC Milan Center-back Alessio Romagnoli and Mattia Caldara in January transfer window.Chelsea have only conceded three goals in their first four Premier League games under Sarri, still the former Napoli boss is Planning to strengthen his defence when the transfer window reopens.Changing from a three-man defence under Antonio Conte, Sarri has elected to go with his preferred 4-3-3 formation in his first year in west London.Cesar Azpilicueta has moved to right-back despite impressing in the heart of defence in the previous two seasons, while Antonio Rudiger and David Luiz have started at centre-back.According to report from Serie A outlet, the Blues would need to submit a very good offer for AC Milan to even consider letti...

11Sep

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NEWS

Chelsea date for Carabao Cup third round tie against Liverpool has been announced

Chelsea's Carabao Cup third round tie date against Liverpool has been announced after some delays. The Reds will host Chelsea on Wednesday,September 26 with a 7.45pm kick-off. It was reportedly stated that there was a delay in confirming the fixture with the complication of Everton having also been drawn at home in the competition.Maurizio Sarri side will play at West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, September 23 and had wanted the Liverpool tie played on the Wednesday. But, Everton will face Arsenal on september 23 in the Premier League at emirate stadium, Chelsea also wanted their Carabao Cup tie on the same date.Report revealed that a compromise has now been reached, and Everton will host Southampton the following week on Tuesday, October 2. That is the same night as Champion...

10Sep

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NEWS

Zinedine Zidane has Promised to return to Management

Former Real madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has promised to go back to management as he plans to replace Jose Mourinho when he leaves Manchester United. Zinedine Zidane took a break after helping Real Madrid to win three consecutive Champions League trophies, The frenchman Zinedine Zidane has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford. Just as Mourinho shadow haunted Louis van Gaal two- and-a-half years ago, the spectre of Zidane looms large any time United have suffered a setback this season.Zinedine Zidane told TVE as he attended a match his son Elyaz was playing in : I am sure that I will coach again before long, This is what I like and what I have done all my life.

10Sep

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UEFA Nations League: France 2-1 Netherlands

The World Cup winner France were triumphant again as they defeat Netherland 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League. France started the game well and took a deserved lead through Kylian Mbappe. The Paris St Germain striker has now scored six goals in his last six games for club and country and nine in just 24 appearances for the national team.Besiktas striker Ryan Babel helped the visitors level up the score. But, Olivier Giroud smart finish with 16 minutes remaining was enough to give France the points in Group A1.The Chelsea forward Giroud has scored the 32nd goal of international career, taking him past Zinedine Zidane with only Thierry Henry, Michel Platini and David Trezeguet ahead of him on France’s all-time list.The Netherlands will host Germany on Saturday, before the Germans travel t...

8Sep

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Spain reduced England in UEFA Nation League game with 2-1 win

England were reduced from their World Cup high by Spain. Gareth Southgate's men started well at Wembley, But Spain comfortably won the match as Saul Niguez and Rodrigo secured a 2-1 comeback win after Marcus Rashford had opened the scoring in their first-ever Nations League match.But the defeat was overshadowed by a nasty-looking injury to Luke Shaw. Luke Shaw produced a world-class pass for Rashford's opener on his first international start since September 2015, just a week before the hideous injury that he revealed this week that it nearly cost him his leg.But Luke Shaw assured return to England duty came to a shuddering halt minutes into second half, the left-back required lengthy treatment after colliding with Dani Carvajal and hitting the deck, eventually leaving the field on a stretc...

7Sep

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LALIGA

Antoine Griezmann disclosed why he rejected Barcelona bid

Atletico Madrid Forward player Antoine Griezmann was linked with a transfer to Barcelona Fc during the 2018 summer transfer window. Despite the big offer from the Catalans, Griezmann decided to stay at Atletico Madrid. While on international duty with France, Griezmann has disclose why he did not move to Barcelona.Griezmann stated:When you are shown love at home, you don’t go elsewhere, They did everything possible to make me feel good, including bringing in important players and building a great team. It is difficult to say no to teams like Barcelona. I feel like the base or the most important piece of the puzzle, that is what made me stay.

7Sep

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NEWS

Argentina Goalkeeper Sergio Romero is Confuse with what Argentina are doing with Lionel Messi's No.10 shirt

The Argentina and Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero revealed that it is unclear to him why Lionel Messi's No.10 shirt is not being used for Argentina's next two friendlies.The jersey is being held back and will not be worn for the games against Guatemala and Colombia, as agreed by interim boss Lionel Scaloni and the Argentinian FA.The Barceloana star Messi, whose international future is not ascertain, has not been added in Scaloni's squad. Romero is confuse by the decision regarding the No.10 shirt and revealed he had no idea about the plans.Sergio Romero told reporter: The No.10 jersey has always been used. I don't understand why it's not being used now. I have not asked. I have not inquired. I had no idea that it was not going to be used. In all the friendlies, it ha...

6Sep

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NEWS

Zinedine Zidane open-up Real Madrid tactics used to handle Mohammed Salah in Kiev

The Champions league match was damaged by an injury to Liverpool star player Mohamed Salah after 30 minutes with the game still goalless. Salah clashed with Sergio Ramos and the Egyptian landed with his shoulder, forcing him to be replaced.Real madrid won the game with Gareth Bale scoring one of the most spectacular goals in Champions League history. But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was unhappy with the Salah injury.And when asked by UEFA if Real Madrid had specifically prepared for the threat of Salah, Zidane replied: Not at all, Our game was always the same, regardless of who we were facing.However, we told players about the individual characteristics of opposing players, so that they were aware of specific things that those players did.I did not want to do too much of that, a...

6Sep

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Everton manager Marco Silva admitted he want something big for his club

Everton manager Marco Silva has reached the first break in Everton schedule as the bulk of his players went for international duty, he told reporter in a Community opening of the Blue Base near Goodison Park yesterday that he also wants to look at the bigger picture of what he and Director of Football, Marcel Brands, are looking to build in the coming months and years for the club.He said:When you are at a club like Everton you want to be a part of the story, For me it is really important. Of course, it is a long-term project. I want to build something but at the end of the day the most important thing will be the results.In football it is always like that but what you want to do in the future is to be part of this big story.Everton has conceded Four goals from set-pieces in al...

6Sep

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Marcos Alonso disclose Eden Hazard future in Chelsea

Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso claims that he doesn’t think that Eden Hazard was close to a move away from Chelsea FC to Real Madrid thissummer. Hazard condition at the Stamford Bridge club was a constant source of speculation in the summer months, with Real Madrid having been link with a move to bring him to Santiago Bernabeu .The belgium international player future is unpredictable because his current contract in Chelsea will expire in the summer of 2020.Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for long time but the playmaker has ended up staying at Chelsea FC and he has begun the season well under new coach Maurizio Sarri.However, The Blues left back player Alonso has revealed that the Hazard is happy at Chelsea FC as he is looking forward to help ...

5Sep

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NEWS

Zinedine Zidane revealed that Tottenham Hotspur helped Real Madrid win the champions League last season

The Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur helped Real Madrid win the Champions Lague last season. Zinedine Zidane explained that the quality of Tottenham in their match against Real Madrid is what propel Real Madrid to improve their level of playing to win the Champions League for the third straight time. This statement is incredibly flattering from the historic Frenchman Zinedine Zidane and something that is probably true. The world of football learned a lot about Tottenham last season during their time playing in the Champions League. Where Tottenham have for long periods of time been considered lightweights in the European game it was in their matches against Los Blancos that they did the most to change that. They were brave, strong and brilliant...

5Sep

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SERIE A

Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli backed Cristiano Ronaldo following his Serie A slow start

Juventus Centre back Andrea Barzagli has backed the former Real madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of struggling for goals since he join Juventus. He said: Ronaldo is prolific in front of goal, yet has not scored for Juventus so far this season.He is a great champion and it is amazing to train alongside him. I think we have a stronger team than in past seasons but in the end, it is the results that count.

5Sep

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Manchester United: Jose mourinho effective management is helping Luke shaw to return to his best

Manchester United are presently in tenth position in the Premier league and are six points behind the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool, who are likely to win the Premier league title. But, the shocking revival of Luke Shaw has been the major story so far this season. Luke shaw suffered a long-term injury back in the 2015-16 season and was expected not to come back the same, has now gone on to complete four league appearances and has also benched Ashley Young, an individual that Mourinho became fond of in recent years.The defender has had fitness problems and minor injuries here and there under manager Jose Mourinho. Though, he continued to work hard off the pitch and in training in order to be fully prepared for the next opportunity that comes his way.The effective management of ...

4Sep

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NEWS

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri announced Europa League Squad 2018/19

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has revealed his Europa League squad.Lucas Piazon has been included to Chelsea's Premier League squad but Robert Green and midfielder Danny Drinkwater have not made it to the Europa League squad. Defender Ethan Ampadu is added, but Callum Hudson-Odoi has not been named. Chelsea Europa League squad 2018/191. Kepa Arrizabalaga13. Willy Caballero2. Antonio Rudiger3.Marcos Alonso21. Davide Zappacosta24. Gary Cahill27. Andreas Christensen28. Cesar Azpilicueta30. David Luiz33. Emerson Palmieri44. Ethan Ampadu4. Cesc Fabregas5. Jorginho7. N'Golo Kante8. Ross Barkley10. Eden Hazard17. Mateo Kovacic22. Willian11. Pedro12. Ruben Loftus-Cheek15. Victor Moses18. Olivier Giroud29. Alvaro Morata

4Sep

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Alvaro Morata admitted he wanted a move to Serie A

Alvaro Morata has revealed that he was very much open to the idea of moving back to Italy after he failed to impress last season.The forward player joined Chelsea from Real Madrid for a big fee but did not live up to expectations despite impressing earlier. Morata was signed by Antonio Conte to replace Diego Costa who was compelled to return to Atletico Madrid after being frozen out of the first team by his club's manager.Morata has scored 15 times in 46 appearances for the blues. With Chelsea signing Olivier Giroud from Arsenal back in January, Morata lost his position in the starting lineup.Throughout the summer transfer window, the former Juventus man was linked with a move back to the Serie A sides after growing increasingly frustrated.Morata told reporters upon his return to the...

4Sep

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson sign new contract at Anfield

Jordan Henderson have signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool, he has revealed his intentions to stay at Anfield until 2023. Henderson has been inspiring Liverpool squad as a captain of the team.In 2011 Henderson move to Anfield from Sunderland and was initially an understudy to Steven Gerrard.He has since gone on to make 282 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring 25 goals and providing 38 assists. He is Liverpool’s most talented passer of the ball but Henderson is known and often criticised for his crossfield and sideways passing.The Midfielder may lack boldness to cover the defence, but his passing range makes him an enticing option. It is difficult to find another player in the squad who can distribute the ball like Henderson.

4Sep

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UCL

Real Madrid reveals squad list for 2018/19 UEFA Champions League season

Real Madrid are set to defend the UEFA champions league title they won last season against Liverpool, on September 19th Real madrid will face Roma at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Group Stage . REAL MADRID SQUAD FOR UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUEGoalkeepers : Keylor Navas, Thibaut Courtois, Kiko Casilla , Luca Zidane.Defenders : Dani Carvajal, Jesus Vallejo, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo, Sergio Reguilon, Alvaro Odriozola, Adri, Javier Sanchez, Sergio Lopez.Midfielders : Casemiro, Marcos Llorente, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos, Isco Alarcon, Fede Valverde, Jaime Seoane, Franchu.Attackers : Gareth Bale, Lucas Vazquez , Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz, Vinicius Junior, Cristo Ramon Gonzalez Perez.