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Napoli set to Return to training next week

SAN PAOLO STADIUM, NAPLES, CAMPANIA, ITALY - 2020/02/29: Napoli's Turkish midfielder Eljif Elmas,Napoli's Italian defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Napoli's belgian striker Dries Mertens celebrate at the end of the Italian Serie A football match SSC Napoli vs Torino FC. Napoli won 2-1.Although the Italian Players’ Association insists no team activities should happen until April, Napoli have announced that the team will return to training next Wednesday.The Azzurri have called their players back for a morning session at Castel Volturno on March 25, as President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Lazio boss Claudio Lotito are the only Serie A clubs that want to return before April 4.Italy is on a full lockdown until April 3, and AIC President Damiano Tommasi has made it clear that returning before the...
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Report : Barcelona target summer move for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare

Boubakary Soumare of Lille during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon, OL) at Stade Pierre Mauroy on March 8, 2020 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France.Barcelona could reportedly attempt to sign Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare this summer.The 21-year-old was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League during the January transfer window but ultimately remained with his Ligue 1 side past the deadline.Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool have all credited with an interest in Soumare, who has made 30 appearances at club level during the 2019-20 campaign.However, according to Sport, Barca have now identified the defensive midfielder as a possible signing as the Spanish champions look for alternatives to Rennes youngster Eduardo Camavinga.Souma...
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Moussa Sissoko provides positive update on knee injury

Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on March 12, 2020 in Enfield, England.Moussa Sissoko believes his knee problem is now gone after spending the past fortnight training again with Tottenham Hotspur.The Spurs players have now been sent home to work on their fitness individually rather than train at Hotspur Way, but before they did Sissoko had finally returned to training following knee surgery in January.The 30-year-old is now working on his fitness for when the Premier League does eventually return - currently April 30 at the earliest - from the coronavirus pandemic."I'm fine, my knee's okay," the French international told Spurs TV."I've been training with the team for nearly two weeks now and everything is...
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Borussia Monchengladbach players offer to give up their salaries

Football: Bundesliga, press conference by Borussia Monchengladbach. The sports director of Borussia Monchengladbach Max Eberl, coach Marco Rose and managing director Stephan Schippers (from left) answer questions from journalists during the press conference. At the PK, the club's managers announced that the catch-up match against 1 FC Köln will be played without spectators.Players, coaches and directors of German top-flight club Borussia Monchengladbach, who sit fourth in the table, have agreed to defer their wages to help less advantaged employees in football’s latest humanitarian gesture to counter Covid-19 .On Wednesday the German Football Association (DFB) said the national team would donate €2.5m million to help fight the coronavirus crisis in the country.But Borussia are the first pr...
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Liverpool and Barcelona join the race to sign Camavinga

Eduardo CAMAVINGA of Rennes during the French Ligue 1 Soccer match between Rennes and Montpellier at Roazhon Park on March 8, 2020 in Rennes, France.Liverpool have made contact to sign Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga this summer, according to reports in Spain. Manchester United have been credited with an interested in the 17-year-old, while Arsenal made a bid for his services last summer.Camavinga is regarded as the next superstar in French football and United think he can be their successor to Paul Pogba.Arsenal were unable to convince Rennes to part with their rising star last summer, but Sport claim Liverpool have now entered the race. The Reds have been in touch with Rennes about signing the midfielder, who is valued at over £45million by his club.Jurgen Klopp is keen to make a few ...
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Arsenal Reportedly plotting move for Athletic Bilbao defender

Unai Nunez of Athletic Bilbao during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Athletic de Bilbao v Granada at the Estadio San Mames on February 12, 2020 in Bilbao Spain.Reports in Spain are claiming that Arsenal is interested in a summer move for Athletic Bilbao star Unai Nunez.The defender has been one of the shining lights for Bilbao this season and if he continues to perform well he might represent a cut-price buy for Mikel Arteta.The defender recently revealed that he idolises Sergio Ramos. Arsenal fans will be hoping that he only idolises the Real Madrid player in combativeness and not in collecting red cards.Mikel Arteta is plotting several summer moves and reports in Spain via elgoldigital claim that he has plans to add Nunez to his team.The report further claims that the defender wou...
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Premier League Season Postponement extended until April 30

The logo is pictured through a glass window at the headquarters of the English Premier League in London on March 13, 2020.The Premier League and EFL seasons will restart no earlier than April 30, the Football Association has announced.Representatives of the 20 Premier League teams discussed options in a video conference call as they bid to finish the current campaign, despite coronavirus continuing to spread across the United Kingdom.Player contracts either expire on June 30 or roll on to the 2020-21 campaign, creating a series of legal issues which the game’s authorities are desperate to avoid if the impact of Covid-19allows.UEFA are keen for domestic football to end by that date and there is understood to be a broad consensus among top flight clubs that finishing the season is preferable...
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FIFA president Infantino proposes to postpone 2021 Club World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures as he speaks during the 44th Ordinary UEFA Congress , in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on March 3, 2020.FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the planned 2021 Club World Cup dates should be moved by the governing body of world soccer to make way for the postponed Euro 2020 Championship and the Copa America, which have both been pushed back a year.Infantino said in a statement on Tuesday that FIFA would hold a conference call on Wednesday in which it should accept those changes from Uefa and CONMEBOL and decide whether the planned expanded 24-team Club World Cup should be held “later in 2021, in 2022 or in 2023”.The new tournament was the brainchild of Infantino and was scheduled to be held in China in the 2021 slot that will now feature the European an...
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Manchester United Reportedly set new price for Real Madrid target

Paul Pogba of Manchester United wearing his personalised wrist bands against racism during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on December 26, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United are reportedly ready to cut ties with Paul Pogba as they seek to move on from their former world record signing.And they are willing to listen to offers in the region of £100m for the World Cup winner whose contract is up next summer, according to The Sun.Pogba's Old Trafford future has been uncertain for the best part of 12 months after he failed to force through a move to Real Madrid last summer.United were holding out for a £150m sale in 2019 but will be forced to settle for less as the option of triggering a one-year extension appears increas...
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Barcelona and Real Madrid interested in signing Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba

David Alaba of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on during a training session at Saebener Strasse training ground on March 13, 2020 in Munich, Germany.Versatile Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, is now possibly looking at Spain as a destination.According the German newspaper SPORT BILD, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in hijacking any potential deal for the 27-year-old.Last year, Alaba hinted that going to one of Spain’s big-two was on the table, saying: “Spain, England [the countries I want to play in],” the Austrian told BILD last year.”In Spain, it would be the two big clubs, I guess, Real or Barcelona. Also the big clubs in England.”Alaba’s contract expires this summer with Bayern, meaning he could negotiate with any club, ...
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Inter Milan Reportedly want to sign Barcalona Midfielder Arthur

Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo of FC Barcelona reacts during the Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on January 25, 2020 in Valencia, Spain.Inter Milan are reportedly interested in a summer move for Barcelona midfielder Arthur.The Brazilian has had his injury problems during the 2019-20 campaign but has still featured on 23 occasions for the Spanish champions, contributing four goals and four assists in the process.The 23-year-old only joined Barca in 2018 and has a contract at Camp Nou until June 2024.However, according to Tuttosport, Inter are weighing up an approach for the South American when this summer's transfer window opens for business.Antonio Conte is expected to be handed funds to improve his squad this summer having impressed since taking...
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Coronavirus: Vladimir Putin says Russia virus situation 'under control'

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 17, 2020: Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with members of the Russian Government at Moscow's Kremlin.Russian President Vladimir Putin says the coronavirus outbreak in his country is “under control” as the China-generated pathogen continues to take a heavy toll across the world.“We were able to contain mass penetration and spread of the pandemic,” Putin said at a government meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. “The situation is generally under control despite high risk level.”The Russian president made the comments after touring a new coronavirus information center in the capital that had been built to spot empty supermarket shelves with surveillance cameras and to track quarantined citizens during the coronavirus crisis.Russian President Vladimir Putin sa...
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Copa America Postponed Until 2021

A screen displays the logo of the Copa America 2020 during the draw of the football tournament at the Convention Centre in Cartagena, Colombia, on December 3, 2019.The Copa America has been postponed until next year due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus.The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced the news on Tuesday afternoon.The 12-team tournament, which had originally been scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 12 in Colombia and Argentina, follows the Euro 2020 championship in being pushed back by a year with global sport being brought to a virtual standstill by the coronavirus outbreak."This is an extraordinary measure for an unexpected situation and responds to the fundamental need to avoid the exponential evolution of the virus," said CONMEBOL presi...
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QPR complete the signing of Danish striker Marco Ramkilde

Marco Ramkilde of AaB Aalborg in action during the Danish Alka Superliga match between AaB Aalborg and FC Nordsjalland at Nordjyske Arena on October 21, 2016 in Aalborg, Denmark.QPR have completed the signing of young Danish striker Marco Ramkilde on a free transfer, subject to international clearance.The 21-year-old – who has represented his country at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level – will work with the club’s U23s squad.Ramkilde has penned an 18-month contract, which commits him to the R’s until summer 2021 and he is looking forward to his opportunity in west London.“On the first day of my trial at QPR, it felt like the perfect match,” he told www.qpr.co.uk. “I know this is a club with a lot of history and it is a great opportunity for me.“I am looking forward to showing what I can do. I wa...
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Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez open to PSG move

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City carries the ball to take a corner during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester City at Hillsborough on March 04, 2020 in Sheffield, England.Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez is open to a move away from the defending Premier League champions amidst reports of interest from French giants PSG, according to Calciomercato. The Algerian has been a key player for Pep Guardiola's side this season in the absence of Leroy Sane, but now 29, City are prepared to listen to offers for Mahrez. PSG have been courting the experienced winger, who has had a direct hand in 23 competitive goals for City this season. After City were handed a two-year ban from the Champions League, Mahrez is eager to continue plying his trade in...
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Manchester United set price for Newcastle to sign Phil Jones

Manchester United's Phil Jones during the training session at the Aon Training Complex, Manchester. Manchester United will allow Phil Jones to leave Old Trafford this summer – should a club match their £12million price tag for the defender. The 28-year-old has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and is arguably fifth choice behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe. Jones was surprisingly handed a new four-year deal last February, a move sanctioned by Solskjaer shortly before he was named manager on a permanent basis.But Jones has started just two Premier League games this season and he’s unwilling to spend another season on the fringes at the Theatre of Dreams.Steve Bruce is keen on Jones and the reports claims the Newcastle boss wants to sign the def...
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Italy to ask for Euro 2020 postponement

SAINT-PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - 2020/02/27: Logo of UEFA Euro 2020 at a countdown clock to the tournament.Italy’s football federation will ask for the Euro 2020 tournament to be postponed over the coronavirus outbreak in the hope of being able to complete the Serie A season, its president said on Sunday.“We will propose to UEFA the delay of the European championship,” Gabriele Gravina told the Sport Media set television channel, adding that, like Serie A, other leagues around Europe were also on hold.“We will try to get to the end of this championship because it is fairer and more correct after the many investments and sacrifices of our clubs.”Top-flight football across Europe has ground to a halt as a result of the spread of the coronavirus, with national and continental club competitions susp...
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Barcelona Reportedly keen on Lazio defender Luiz Felipe

Luiz Felipe Ramos Marchi of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on February 16, 2020 in Rome, Italy.Barcelona are reportedly pretty keen on Lazio defender Luiz Felipe who could cost around €20m, according to a report in Italy.The Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia) reckon the 22-year-old has caught the eye of Barcelona scouts after a pretty fine season with the Serie A side.Lazio are currently second in the table in Italy, just a point behind leaders Juventus after 26 games played.Luiz has made 23 appearances in all competitions for Simone Inzaghi’s side who are unlikely to let him go without a fight.The report reckons he’s in talks about a new contract at the Stadio Olimpico because his current deal expires in 2022....
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Lionel Messi 'to spend $4million' to help get Ronaldinho out of jail

Lionel Messi of Barcelona congratulates Ronaldinho after he scored Barcelona's first goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Barcelona at the Jose Sorillo stadium on November 1, 2007 in Valladolid, Spain.Lionel Messi is preparing to put up $4million to help release Ronaldinho from Paraguayan jail following news of the Brazilian's arrest last week, according to reports.Ronaldinho, 39, was arrested by authorities for travelling with a fake passport, while he is also allegedly under investigation for additional crimes.The Brazil legend is thought to have travelled to the South American country on the invitation of a casino owner and was planning to take part in a children's soccer clinic and to launch his book 'Genius of Life'.After being taken by police, a judge denied Ronaldinh...
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Report: Liverpool set to be awarded Premier League title if season ends

Head coach Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool FC looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Liverpool FC and Atletico Madrid at Anfield on March 11, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.It was always going to take something completely extraordinary to deny Liverpool their first league title in so long this season, but the Coronavirus crisis almost delivered on that.It’s still not completely clear what will happen with many competitions around the world, but it seems there were genuine fears that the Premier League season would be written off and that would leave Liverpool without their title.That would’ve been extra cruel after they crashed out of the Champions League and FA Cup in recent weeks, while they also lost their unbeaten record so there was a danger that...
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