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SERIE A

Daniele De Rossi suffers a frature injury

Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi suffered a foot fracture during his club 2-0 win at Empoli on Saturday. De Rossi played the entirety of Roma’s trip to Empoli but showed signs of discomfort early in the second half.According to report, the midfielder underwent tests on Monday, which revealed a fracture to the fifth proximal phalanx in his left foot.
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NEWS

Brendan Rodgers admitted he loves Celtics amid link to Aston Villa

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that he is loving every second of his time at Celtic amid Aston Villa speculation. According to Report, Aston Villa are searching for a replacement for Steve Bruce, who was sacked following a troublesome start to the new Championship campaign.Bruce, who has a good record of getting teams out of the Championship and into the Premier League, has left Villa in 15th place, having won just three of their opening 11 games. Aston villa lost away from home at the weekend following Bruce's dismissal, falling to a 2-1 defeat away at Millwall. The latest loss leaves them on just 15 points from 12 games, winning three, drawing six, and losing three.Brendan Rodgers was asked about the Aston Villa rumours and said: “I have been linked with a number of ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich President Hoeness disclose he is backing Kovac till the end despite team poor form

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has disclosed that he fully backed  coach Niko Kovac despite the club recent poor form. A 3-0 defeat at home to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday extended Bayern's winless run to four games across all competitions and left them sixth in the Bundesliga, four points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.The Bayern manager Kovac has revealed he is under pressure to change their fortunes quickly, with Carlo Ancelotti having been sacked as early as September 28 last year following an unconvincing start to the season.Hoeness, however, has stated he is supporting  Kovac to revive the team.Hoeness told reporter : "I will defend Niko Kovac until the end, We are completely calm."
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LALIGA

Julen Lopetegui faces Real madrid sack

Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui has been given an ultimatum to turn around his team fortune till the end of the month or he will be sacked. Real Madrid have suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to Alaves on saturday evening to make it four matches without a win in all competitions, having lost to Servilla and CSKA Moscow in that run and draw with Atletico Madrid. According to report, Lopetegui is facing massive pressure in deciding his future at the club, with El Clásico looming large at the end of the month. A loss in that game could spell the end of his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, regardless of the results against Levante and Viktoria Plzen in the build-up.The Spanish manager may have found himself under even more pressure were it not for Barcelona's equally disa...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mahrez failed to score a Penalty as Manchester City and Liverpool drew 0-0 at anfield

Algeria star Riyad Mahrez failed to score an 85th-minute penalty as Manchester City drew 0-0 against Liverpool at Anfield. City had three previous claims for a spot-kick before Virgil van Dijk’s challenge on substitute Leroy Sane eventually resulted in one, but £60million summer signing Mahrez blazed over.It resulted in the first goalless draw between these two at Anfield since 1986 and also City’s first clean sheet at the ground since then but Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will be celebrating Monday’s third anniversary at the club as the happier manager.The point allowed City to regain top spot from Chelsea, who had briefly taken over after their win over Southampton earlier in the day, but their opponents dropped to third. However, the top three are all on 18 points and separa...
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SERIE A

Ac Milan maintain their unbeaten run as Higuain scored twice against Chievo

Gonzalo Higuain netted twice for AC Milan to extend their Serie A unbeaten run as they beat Chievo 3-1. Milan has three wins and three draws since losing to Napoli in their opening game. But the 18-time top-flight champions remain in 10th place, 12 points behind unbeaten league leaders Juventus.Argentina striker Higuain scored both goals in the first half, Giacomo Bonaventura added the third with Sergio Pellissier converting a consolation.Parma came from behind to beat Genoa 3-1 and maintain their excellent start to the season on their return to the top flight.Italy striker Ciro Immobile scored the only goal as Lazio edged past Fiorentina 1-0.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said his side focus on points and nothing more

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp disclose that his side are aiming to add three more points to their tally and not the long-term consequence of the outcome of today's game against Manchester City.Liverpool are set to bounce back after their midweek disappointment at Napoli by recording a win over Manchester City when they meet at Anfield this afternoon. Both clubs have similar records after seven games of the Premier League season, with City just ahead of Liverpool due to a better goal difference.And while many view  this fixture as a key to  determine how the complexion of the table will look, Klopp has explained why his side will end this rumours.He wrote in the official matchday programme : “Today is very much about opportunity for all of us at Liverpool and I thi...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United reduce Newcastle United from two goal down to 3-2 win

Manchester United comeback from two goal down to thrash Newcastle United 3-2. Newcastle took the lead in first 10 minutes, with goals from  Kenedy and Yoshinori Muto. Manchester United quickly arouse themselves with Marcus Rashford heading wide from five yards, but also needed David de Gea's excellence to deny Muto his second and a potentially decisive third for Newcastle.Jose Mourinho  brought in Alexis Sanchez, Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini off the bench in pursuit of victory, saw his side reenergised after the break, when two of his three substitutes found the net. As Newcastle dropped deeper, Mata swept home a free-kick with 20 minutes left to trigger an onslaught on the visiting goal.Martial curled home six minutes later from Paul Pogba's pass and, after goalkeeper Ma...
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LALIGA

Real madrid mark longest run without scoring as they suffer 1-0 defeat at Alaves

Real Madrid poor Laliga campaign continue as they suffer 1-0 defeat at Alaves on Saturday, marking their longest run without scoring in over 33 years. Alaves central midfielder Manu Garcia headed home after the ball hit the crossbar following a corner in the fifth minute of added time to send the raucous home crowd into ecstasy as Alaves climbed to third in the standings.Three times  European champions had been shocked by Alaves for most of the match and they were fortunate not to concede late in the second half before Garcia struck when Alaves Jony fired narrowly wide on the break.Alaves were the fourth team in a row to stop Real scoring and coach Julen Lopetegui will face further scrutiny with this defeat, which followed a 1-0 loss at CSKA Moscow in the Champions League, a 3-0 ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Paco Alcacer score hat-trick to claim 4-3 win for Borussia Dortmund over Augsburg

Spainish striker Paco Alcacer his happy with life in the Bundesliga after joining Borussia Dortmund on loan from Barcelona. He came off the bench to score a hat-trick for Borussia Dortmund in a 4-3 win over Augsburg on Saturday.Paco made it 1-1 in the 62nd minute, scoring with his first touch after replacing Maximilian Philipp just before the hour mark. Augsburg then went 2-1 up before Alcacer levelled again with 10 minutes of normal time remaining.Fantastic finishing from Mario Gotze put Dortmund 3-2 up, Michael Gregoritsch equalise, and then Alcacer curl home the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time.Paco Alcacer now has seven goals in four appearances for the Bundesliga leaders, and only one of those outings has been as a starter.
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SERIE A

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate his return to his side with a goal as Juventus grab 2-0 win over Udinese

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate his return with a goal for Juventus  as they grab a comfortable 2-0 win in the Serie A clash over Udinese. Ronaldo served his Champions League suspension in midweek but came back to double his sides tally after Paulo Dybala's opener.The portugal international star had an earlier opportunity to score, missing a glaring opportunity when he headed over the crossbar. Dybala made his count though, leaping high to head home after 34 minutes following a great cross before Ronaldo's goal moments later.Ronaldo received a pass before striking the ball low into the bottom corner to double Juventus advantage. He came close to scoring again later on, but Simone Scuffet was equal to his strike before Juventus saw out the win.
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LALIGA

Inter Milan end the pursuit for Barcelona Midfielder Rafinha

In January last season, Inter Milan signed  Barca central midfielder Rafinha on loan. Rafinha joined the club to help the Inter  qualify for the Champions League, which they achieved with a final day victory against SS Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Inter’s loan for Rafinha actually included an obligation to buy if Inter qualified for UCL, yet the team refused to pay, despite qualifying, due to the threat of financial fair play regulations.Rafinha’s purchase cost was €38 million, just a little too much for Inter to justify, and the Catalans ar not ready to let him go any cheaper. Rafinha has had a distinct lack of minutes this season, like fellow Brazilian Malcom, playing just 109 minutes. Rafinha’s contract with Barcelona will expires in 2020 and the midfielder would like Inter t...
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NEWS

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out in Portugal squad for UEFA nations League as he battle rape allegations in USA

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out in Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, this was revealed on thursday as Ronaldo battle rape allegations in the United States. The portugal star Ronaldo has been accused of rape by Kathryn Mayorga, who says the player assaulted her in Las Vegas in 2009. He has denied the accusation.Cristiano Ronaldo was left out in squad for Portugal's second game in the UEFA Nations League at Poland on 11 October and a friendly match in Glasgow against Scotland three days later. Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Ronaldo also will not be called up for the next round of international games in November.Portugal manager Fernado santos said the decision was taken after a three way conversation between him, Ronaldo and the head of the Portugue...
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2018/2019 UEFA Europa League Matchday 2 group stage fixtures

Rangers are back to  action  in UEFA Europa League group stage tonight as they play  Rapid Wien , there will be a packed 84-page souvenir programme on sale outside the stadium before kick-off. Rangers fans can read programme notes from Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and captain James Tavernier.Chelsea will also be in Europa League action tonight as they face Hungarian champions Videoton in Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have started strong this season under new boss Maurizio Sarri , are unbeaten in all competitions with eight wins from nine games.The last time Vidi met an English side was in 1985, beating Manchester United on penalties in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 aggregate draw.Matchday 2 Fixtures■ Astana vs RennesTime: 15:50■ AC Milan vs OlympiakosTime: 17:55■...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ross Barkley disclose he has no regret leaving Everton for Chelsea

England Midfielder Ross Barkley has revealed he left Everton for Chelsea last season to satisfy his ambitions of challenging for silverware. Barkley left Everton in January, with his contract winding down.After a poor start at Stamford Bridge under former chelsea manager  Antonio Conte and missing out on the England World Cup squad in thesummer, he has struggled under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and hopes to be included in England squad for this month’s matches with World Cup finalists Croatia and Spain.Barkley stated : “It was a really difficult choice for me to make to exit Everton, but I felt it was the right time to take the step," ahead of tonight’s Europa League Group L tie with Hungarian champions Videoton at Stamford Bridge.“I am playing a big role in the side at t...
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UCL

Neymar claim hat trick against Red Star as Messi damage Tottenham after scoring twice for Barcelona

Barcelona star Lionel Messi scored two times in Champions League game over Tottenham to claim a 4-2 victory at Wembley on Wednesday, while Brazil star Neymar hit a brilliant hat- trick in Paris Saint-Germain's 6-1 win against Red Star Belgrade. Philippe Coutinho scored after just two minutes for the Catalans, who arrived in London winless in three La Liga matches, with Ivan Rakitic scoring  a brilliant second.Lionel Messi, who had earlier twice hit the post, then got on the scoresheet in between goals from Harry Kane and Erik Lamela, before the Argentina superstar grabbed his second late on to seal victory.Barcelona head Group B on six points alongside Inter Milan, but Tottenham Hotspur  face a important double-header against PSV Eindhoven after failing to collect a poi...
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UCL

Real Madrid suffers defeat again as Juventus grab victory without Cristiano Ronaldo over Young Boys

Real Madrid faces setback with scoring after the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo in the  team. But, Ronaldo new club, Juventus, performed well  without him on Tuesday Champions league clash against the Young Boys. For the first time, Real Madrid has gone three straight games without a goal after losing 1-0 at CSKA Moscow as result of poor defense in the Champions League.Real Madrid are having some problems in the post-Ronaldo era, having won only two of its last six games in all competitions. They arrived at Luzhniki stadium where Spain lost to Russia in the last 16 of the World Cup, having also failed to score in its last two Spanish league games. Not since January 2007 has Real Madrid gone scoreless in three consecutive games.Ronaldo, who moved to Juventus from Real Madrid in a contr...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mauricio Pochettino upset about Manchester City fixture

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino his complaining about his club  having to play four games in nine days from the 29 of October to the 6  of November.Pochettino told press:Spurs having to play 4 games in 9 days after Man City is  totally unfair for a teamwho wants to win some titles. The situation has come about, of course, because Spurs had to move City to Mon Oct 29 since they have no stadium.Tottenham Hotspurs will play Premier League Champions Manchester City on October the 29 , which in itself will be a very tough game.The very next day, Tottenham must travel to West Ham United to face them in the League Cup. Then on Saturday the 3 of November, Spurs are away to newly-promoted Wolves, another tough test. To cap off a horrible nine days for Spurs, they then face...
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TRANSFERS

Jadon Sancho signed a new deal with Borussia Dortmund till 2022

Jadon Sancho has signed a new deal with Borussia Dortmund till 2022. The winger  joined Borussia Dortmund on a free from Manchester City in the summer of 2017 in the search of more regular top-flight football.He has become Borussia Dortmund first-team squad, playing in 12 Bundesliga matches last season and five already in this campaign, with  one goal in each season.Jadon Sancho stated on Borussia Dortmund website:I am very glad that I decided to change to Dortmund just over a year ago, because everything turned out to be true this city lives football like no other, and at BVB young players are given operating times, Here I can develop excellently.  I am completely happy and satisfied and proud to be part of this team.
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UCL

Juventus Lineup for Champions League game against Young Boys

Juventus has elevated themselve after grabbing their 8th straight win to start the year, The Serie A champions still need a creative lineup to tackle their future challenge. Juventus is 8 for 8 to begin the season for the first time in over 80 years and has the opportunity at their first 9 for 9 start in team history. This early season run culminated in Saturday’s win over second place Napoli.Young Boys is off to a similarly hot start in their league. They’ve won all 9 of their matches including a 7-1 destruction of Basel. However, they did have a hiccup in their first Champions League match. They were dominated by Manchester United en route to a 3-0 loss.Juventus will be starting an unfamiliar lineup as their list of unavailable players seems to be getting longer by the match. We already ...
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