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Serie A: Atalanta keep slim title hopes alive with draw against AC Milan; Crotone secure promotion

Hakan Calhanoglu of AC Milan competes with Alejandro Gomez of Atalanta BC during the Italian Serie A match between AC Milan v Atalanta Bergamo at the San Siro on July 24, 2020 in Milan Italy. Atalanta kept alive their slim Serie A title hopes by drawing at AC Milan 1-1 on Friday in a matchup of the two best squads of the restart. Hakan Calhanoglu gave Milan an early lead with a powerful free kick, and Duvan Zapata equalised from close range after Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma blocked a penalty kick from Ruslan Malinovskyi. With only two games still to play, Atalanta moved within five points of Juventus, which can clinch a record-extending ninth straight title on Sunday by beating Sampdoria. Milan, which like Atalanta is unbeaten following the stoppage for the coronavirus ...
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PSG star Kylian Mbappe in tears and on crutches after horror tackle in French Cup final sparks mass scuffle

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain reacts with Neymar Jr after his injury during the French Cup Final match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Saint Etienne (ASSE) at Stade de France on July 24, 2020 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel admitted "everyone is worried" after Kylian Mbappe hobbled off out of their French Cup final victory with an ankle injury. Mbappe received lengthy treatment after his right ankle was caught in a dreadful challenge from Saint Etienne captain Loic Perrin that resulted in a red card for the centre-back. "Everyone is worried. Everyone who saw the foul is worried. Of course I'm worried," said Tuchel after his team's 1-0 win. A tearful Mbappe was replaced by Pablo Sarabia but the greater concern for PSG will be the severity of ...
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Dejan Lovren to leave Liverpool as £11m transfer deal agreed

Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on July 20, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Dejan Lovren is on the brink of a Liverpool exit with the defender closing in on a move to Zenit St Petersburg. The Reds defender has fallen down to fourth choice in the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp and has made just 10 Premier League appearances this term. With Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk established as the first-choice pairing, Lovren has been limited to just 15 games all season with his most recent start coming in the 3-0 defeat at Watford at the end of February. Russian side Zenit have expressed an interest and it is understood Liverpool are happy to do business with a fee of around £11million agreed. Football Flame understands that discussions have ...
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Brilliant solo goal from former Man City youngster leaves Juventus stunned

Udinese players Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana and Danish defender Jens Stryger Larsen of Udinese Calcio celebrate after taking a 2-1 lead during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus at Stadio Friuli on July 23, 2020 in Udine, Italy. Former Manchester City youngster Seko Fofana scored the winner as Juventus fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Udinese on Thursday to miss the chance to seal the Serie A title for the ninth time in a row. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt had put the defending champions ahead three minutes before the break in Udine. But a diving Ilija Nestorovski header seven minutes after the interval got Udinese level, with Fofana completing a comeback for the north-eastern side in injury time. Juventus remain six points ahead of second-placed A...
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Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery named manager of Villarreal

Unai Emery, coach of Sevilla kisses the trophy after the UEFA Europa League Final match between FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sevilla on May 27, 2015 in Warsaw, Poland. Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been named as the new manager of La Liga side Villarreal. The Spanish outfit have handed Emery a three-year deal to succeed Javier Calleja, who left the club earlier this week. Emery, 48, who led Villarreal's rivals Valencia into the Champions League earlier in his career, has been out of the game since parting company with Arsenal last November. The announcement sees Emery return to his native Spain, where he also enjoyed success with Sevilla, winning the Europa League three years in succession before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2016. A statement from Villarreal rea...
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Arteta: Cup win wouldn’t make up for poor season

Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta during a training session at London Colney on July 20, 2020 in St Albans, England. Mikel Arteta believes winning the FA Cup and finishing eighth in the Premier League would not constitute a good season for Arsenal. The Gunners are 10th heading into their final game of the season at home to relegation-threatened Watford. A win could see them finish eighth yet Arsenal are again destined to finish below north London neighbours Tottenham. They do have an FA Cup final against Chelsea to look forward to on 1 August, but even if they lift the trophy for a record 14th time, Arteta will still not be pleased with the overall achievements of the campaign. Asked if winning the cup and finishing eight was good enough, Arteta replied: "No. For me this club de...
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Liverpool lift Premier League trophy for first time after 30-year wait for league title

Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool and Adam Lallana of Liverpool celebrate with The Premier League trophy following the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on July 22, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool have lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time after waiting 30 years to win a league title. Jurgen Klopp's men have finally placed their hands on the silverware nearly a month after they were crowned champions. The Merseyside club lifted the trophy after defeating Chelsea 5-3 at Anfield. Fireworks could be heard outside the ground during the second half of the match as Reds fans eagerly awaited the trophy presentation. Supporters were unable to watch the match or enjoy the presentation inside the stadium because of measures introduc...
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Man Utd chief Ed Woodward requires two transfer actions after West Ham draw

Mason Greenwood of Manchester United scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on July 22, 2020 in Manchester, England. Manchester United are nearly there. Should they avoid defeat to Leicester on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will be back in the Champions League after a one-year absence.  But the draw with West Ham showed that, while much progress has been made at Old Trafford, transfer deals for Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish are absolutely essential. Manchester United were forced to settle for a point against West Ham in their Premier League showdown at Old Trafford, in a result that leaves their hopes of Champions League qualification in the balance. The Red Devils were far from their ...
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Serie A round-up: Juventus on verge of title after Inter draw against Fiorentina

Italian goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano of ACF Fiorentina saves from Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku of Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on July 22, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Juventus need just one more win to secure a record-extending ninth straight Serie A title after Inter Milan were held to a 0-0 draw by Fiorentina. Inter Milan twice hit the post but was held to a 0-0 draw by Fiorentina on Wednesday, meaning that rival Juventus can clinch the trophy on Thursday night. If Juventus wins at Udinese, it will move nine points clear of Atalanta with three rounds remaining - and the Bianconeri hold the tiebreaker over the Bergamo side due to a better head-to-head record. Inter is third, one point behind Atalanta, ...
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Ibrahimovic scores twice as AC Milan defeat Sassuolo

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore on July 21, 2020 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled back the years with two impressive goals to help AC Milan beat Sassuolo 2-1 in Serie A on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Ibrahimovic netted twice in the first half, either side of Francesco Caputo’s penalty for Sassuolo. Sassuolo had to play the entire second half with 10 men after midfielder Mehdi Bourabia was sent off on the stroke of halftime following a second yellow card. It was Milan’s seventh victory in the nine games since Serie A resumed following the pandemic-enforced shutdown and moved the team up to fifth. It drew the other two matches...
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Watford still a relegation threat after loss to Manchester City

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Manchester City at Vicarage Road on July 21, 2020 in Watford, England. A late, desperate change of manager but no change in fortunes for Watford. Taking points off Manchester City was always going to be a tough task but collapsing 4-0 to the Premier League runners-up also wiped out Watford's goal difference advantage on relegation rivals on Tuesday. Premier League survival is looking even more precarious for Watford heading into Sunday's finale at Arsenal with Hayden Mullins in charge after the club fired its third manager of the season for a divisional record. Raheem Sterling left Vicarage Road with a welcome record of his own. A first-half double — a half-volley...
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PSG reportedly target AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez

Theo Hernandez of AC Milan celebrates his goal during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SPAL at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 15, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Paris Saint-Germain has been steadily rumored to be in on several left-backs and now a new report signals that it remains interested in one French talent. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport(via CalcioMercato), PSG is interested in former Real Madrid left-back and current AC Milan player Theo Hernandez. However, the Serie A side has no intention of selling the defender at the moment. Hernandez proved to become a vital contributor for the Italian side. He has currently totaled for 33 appearances in all competitions this season and is comfortably occupying the starting left-back role for the team.  The 22-year-ol...
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Wolverhampton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to Move a place Closer in Europa League

Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace at Molineux on July 20, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Wolves moved closer to a place in the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, while Sheffield United's own European hopes were dashed by a 1-0 defeat against Everton. At the other end of the Premier League table, Brighton guaranteed their Premier League survival with a 0-0 draw against Newcastle. Wolves, now unbeaten in three games, opened the scoring four minutes before halftime at Molineux. Andros Townsend lost possession and Joao Moutinho found Matt Doherty, who crossed for Portuguese midfielder Daniel Podence to head his first goal for Wolves. Jonny condemned Palace to a seventh s...
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SERIE A

Juventus 2-1 Lazio : Ronaldo scores twice to put Juventus on brink of title

Juventus' Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Lazio, on July 20, 2020 at the Allianz stadium, in Turin, northern Italy. Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus on the brink of a ninth consecutive Serie A title on Monday after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Lazio. The reigning champions ended a three-match winless run thanks to Ronaldo's second half brace that moves them eight points clear of second-placed Inter Milan with four games remaining. Maurizio Sarri's side could win the title on Thursday against lowly Udinese, or on Sunday at home against Sampdoria, depending on their rivals' results this week.  Lazio's hopes of a first Serie A title since 2000 are effectively over as the defeat ...
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LALIGA

Leganes relegated, Messi claims golden boot again

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on July 19, 2020 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. La Liga champions Real Madrid signed off with a 2-2 draw at Leganes, which saw the hosts relegated. Leganes had to win to stand a chance of overhauling Celta Vigo, whose draw at Espanyol proved enough to keep them up by a point. Los Blancos - who had secured the league title on Thursday - took the lead through a header from captain Sergio Ramos. Bryan Gil equalised just before half-time, but Marco Asensio put Real back in front early in the second half before Roger Assale's 78th-minute goal set up a tense finale, but there was to be no late drama. Zined...
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Inter held to a 2-2 draw at Roma to leave Juventus closer to title

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale scores second goal during the Serie A match between Roma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy on 19 July 2020.  Inter Milan missed a chance to keep the pressure on Juventus after being held 2-2 at Roma, leaving the way clear for the Turin giants to close in on a ninth consecutive Serie A title. Romelu Lukaku's penalty two minutes from time rescued a point for Antonio Conte's Inter, who are second, five points behind Juventus. Juve can open up an eight-point lead on the top of the table when they host fourth-placed Lazio on Monday. Stefan De Vrij had got Inter off the mark at the Stadio Olimpico when he headed home an Alexis Sanchez corner after 14 minutes. But Roma captain Edin Dzeko set up Leonardo Spinazzola for the eq...
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Chelsea beat Man United 3-1 to reach FA Cup Final

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates with his team after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Chelsea’s quest to end the season with a trophy continues after Frank Lampard’s side booked a place in the FA Cup final for the 14th time with a deserved victory over Manchester United at Wembley. Goals either side of the half-time break from Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount settled this semi-final and sets up a London derby final against Arsenal.  It also means Chelsea will compete for the famous old trophy in this 50th anniversary year since our first triumph in the competition back in 1970. Lampard will feel his side were good value for their victory having contr...
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Tottenham Striker Harry Kane’s Double Dents Leicester’s Champions League Bid

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with his team after scoring his teams third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Tottenham boosted their chances of Europa League football next season and inflicted a huge blow on Leicester's Champions League ambitions with a superb performance. Brendan Rodgers' Leicester side have been in the Premier League's top four for much of the season but this devastating away defeat leaves them with a difficult task going into their final league game next Sunday. The Foxes finish the season against fifth-placed Manchester United, but should the Red Devils beat West Ham on Wednesday and claim a draw at the King Power, they will be assured of...
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AC Milan thrash Bologna 5-1 to go sixth in Serie A

Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on July 18, 2020 in Milan, Italy. AC Milan continued their fine form since the return from lockdown extending their unbeaten run to eight games, including six wins, with a 5-1 success over Bologna to move sixth and into the Europa League places. It's their biggest win of the season. Alexis Saelemaekers scored his first Milan goal after ten minutes with Hakan Calhanoglu adding a second after 24 minutes. Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu gave Bologna hope, firing in for just outside the box for his first Serie A goal just before the break. But Calhanoglu set up Ismael Bennacer for the third just after the break with Ante Rebic grabbed the fourth, three minu...
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Arsenal beat Man City 2-0 to reach record 21st FA Cup final

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal scores his team's second goal during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2020 in London, England. Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal's "great chemistry" as the secret to their shock 2-0 win over Manchester City as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired his club to a record 21st FA Cup final. Gunners boss Arteta outwitted City manager Pep Guardiola with an astute counter-attacking scheme and Aubameyang struck in each half as Arsenal executed the plan to perfection. Arsenal will face Chelsea or Manchester United, who meet in the other semi-final on Sunday, in the final at Wembley on August 1. Arteta captained Arsenal to FA Cup triumph six years ago and, in his first season in charge of the north Londo...
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