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Sadio Mane reveals he turned down Manchester United big offer before Joining Liverpool

Liverpool winger Sadio Mane stated he held discussions with Manchester united before he moved to Liverpool in june 2016. Mane move to Liverpool from Southampton for £34million and claimed united were the wrong team to join for after being approached by then boss Louis van gaal a year  before. He told reporter: Some teams wanted me, including Manchester United, which was the wrong team for me. Although,  I spoke with Van Gaal, and they even made an offer. But for me it was not the right club, it was not the right moment.To feel this, the right moment, the right coach, the right club.Sadio Mane has had a very great career at Liverpool ,scoring 36 goals in 76 Liverpool appearances including three goals in Liverpool opening three games this season. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp...
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LALIGA

Real Madrid has announced the return of Mariano Diaz to Bernabeu as new no.7

Real madrid has announced the return of their former striker Mariano diaz back to Bernabeu. The striker has been in Real madrid before moving to Lyon, and he’s very excited about his return, as the new no. 7, Mariano has signed a five 5 year deal with Real Madrid.Mariano played thrice for Lyon this season, not scoring, but bagged 21 with seven assists in 45 appearances last season. He made his debut  in the first game of the Ligue 1 season against RC Strasbourg Alsace , scoring twice in a 4–0 home win.He cost Lyon around $10 million last summer. No fee has been reported for this deal. Mariano was capped by the Dominican Republic in 2013 and scored in his lone match, but has since shelved his tenure with the CONCACAF side in order to leave himself available to Spain.
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2018/19 UEFA Champions League group stage draw

This season Champions league Group stage draw will takes place in monaco on friday Morning, with the repetition of last  season Final between Real madrid and liverpool. Real Madrid won the trophy for the 3rd season running after they thrash Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev in May, but their hopes of making it four in a row were hit by the immediate departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and resignation of coach Zinedine Zidane. With Julen Lopetegui now in charge, Real Madrid will ensures they are  one of the top team in the draw, which will begin just after 6pm local time at the Grimaldi Forum.  They'll be joined by europa league Champions  Atletico madrid and  none of the top team can play each other, so Real will not be drawn in the same group as Ronaldo’s new club Juven...
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SERIE A

Ac Milan Manager Rino Gattuso plans to make major tactical changes ahead clash with Roma

Ac Milan head coach Rino Gattuso plans to make major tactical changes in Milan squad next week, as they battle  against Roma. It was reportedly stated that Milan Manager Gattuso will start summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko against Roma and will also play another summer signing Mattia Caldara, who arrived from Juventus this summer, in the centre of the defense. The Italian will take the place of Mateo Musacchio. It is stated that Ignazio Abate is set to return and he will replace Davide Calabria or he will play further forward. Ricardo Rodriguez is expected to keep his place at left-back, along with Alessio Romagnoli.Ac Milan had started with a 4-3-3 formation in their Serie A opener against Napoli last week as Franck Kessie, goalscored Jack Bonaventura and Lucas Biglia had started in mi...
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Lorient sign Crystal palace winger Jason Lokilo on a loan deal

Crystal palace winger Jason Lokilo has moved to Lorient on a long term loan. The winger has featured 26 times for  Crystal palace last season.Lorient's interest started from Lokilo impressing in Palace's Crystal  development side last season, with nine goals being netted in 26 appearances.Lokilo still has two years remaining on his contract, giving him the chance to try to impress ahead of making a bid for the Eagles first team next summer.
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Danny Rose reveals his future with Tottenham Hotspur

Danny rose has revealed that his future with Tottenham Hotspur is not a clean cut. With some transfer windows still open till the end of the Month, Rose knows he can quit the club. But, the defender added that he expects to remain at the club.Danny Rose told reporter: I am good. I am no longer paying attention to the speculation about my future. If i am here past friday, Which i’m looking ahead to be, it will great. I am looking Forward to seeing what we are able to achieve at the end of the Season.I and the manager have had a conversation about my Future over the smartphone, as well as  one-hour meetings Over the past couple of weeks. We’re both aware about the Situation.
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Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer sign 1year loan deal with Borussia Dortmund

Paco Alcacer signed a one-Yr deal, costing a reported fee of €2.2 million, with a Choice to buy for €25 million if he meets Dortmund's need for a regular goal-scorer.Paco Alcacer said in a statement: I am really looking forward to playing in the Bundesliga soon, This is one of the best leagues in the world and Borussia Dortmund, with these incredible fans and the famous south stand, is something magical for every footballer.Alcacer  joined Barcelona for €30 million in 2016 after scoring 43 goals for Valencia with 17 assists in 124 matches.But, he failed to make it into Barcelona first eleven with luis suarez and Lionel messi ahead of him but nonetheless managed 15 Goals in 50 games with eight assists.Dortmund director Michael Zorc said:  We are very happy that A...
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Brendan Rodgers will go head to head with Steven Gerrard as manager for the first time

Brendan Rodgers will go head-to-head with Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in a mouthwatering old firm derby at celtic park this Sunday (12pm).Brendan Rodgers was liverpool manager in Gerrard  final three Seasons at anfield with the pair going close to ending the Reds’ prolonged wait for a Premier league title.Brendan Rodger spoke to Celtic’s in-house television channel CelticTV:  I am looking forward to seeing Steven. He is a good guy, we worked well together at Liverpool. I don't necessarily see it as a dugout battle, I see it as the teams on the field.Whatever coach or manager is there at the time, it is irrespective to me. It is about looking at them and how they play and preparing the team in order to win the game.That's what I have tried to do in the 11 games agai...
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Alexandre Lacazette plans to leave Arsenal after being disfavour under Unai Emery

It was reported stated in France that Alexandre lacazette may want to leave arsenal this week. The  striker has were given off to a sluggish start to life under new manager Unai Emery. He has observed himself on the bench for all 3 of arsenal's Premier league  games this season, with Emery favouring Pierre-emerick aubameyang as a lone front man. Up to now, he has opted  playing  Aubameyang and Lacazette together. The team selection  have reportedly left lacazette worried About whether or not his future lies on the emirates or no longer.According to report, Alexandre Lacazette is now open to pushing for a move before the European transfer windows close at the end of the week. It is also reported that European clubs have already made contact with Arsenal to ask about...
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Ligue 1: Monaco sign Bayer Leverkusen Midfielder Benjamin Henrichs for an estimated fee of €20million

Monaco have declared the signing of Benjamin Henrichs From bayer leverkusen on a 5-year contract. It is reportedly stated that Monaco paid €20million for the  Midfielder. Benjamin Henrichs stated on his new club's official website: I will do everything to adapt quickly and help the team win many victories. I cannot wait to work with the staff and my new team-mates.Monaco CEO Vadim Vasilyev added: Benjamin Henrichs is a talented defender with strong national experience and experience at the very highest international level. His arrival reinforces the quality of our workforce. I am sure he will contribute to the good results of the team.
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Jose Mourinho battling to save his Job after Tottenham hotspur defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford

Jose mourinho is battling to save his Job following a defeat at Old Trafford by Tottenham. Tottenham fans scorned  Mourinho with chants of --- you're getting sacked in the morning---- after Tottenham hotspur pressurized Manchester United.Mourinho needed a win after united 3-2 defeat to Brighton, but the self-proclaimed special one watched in complete loss of courage as his side conceded two times in quick succession to go down at old trafford.Manchester United have now lost  in their opening three Premier League fixtures for the first time since the 1992-1993 season, With mourinho dealing with a war to show he is the man to change their fortunes.Jose Mourinho is already facing issues with United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over the  failure to deliver all the transfe...
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Victor Moses was Left-Out as Chelsea cruise to Victory against Newcastle United at James park

Victor moses was absent in Chelsea Squad to maintained their winning start in the Premier League season with 2-1 victory against Newcastle united. The blues winger who quit the national team last week to focus completely on his club  has only made one substitute appearance for the Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri this season.Eden hazard, on his first start this season for the blues, Netted from the penalty spot in the 76th minute before Substitute Joselu levelled with a high-quality header at st James Park.However, having been firm in defence,  Newcastle failed to clear their lines and Marcos Alonso shot took a deflection off DeAndre Yedlin.Chelsea had more ball possession and Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata missed chances. Antonio Rudiger rattled the crossbar in the 70th ...
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Fulham secured their First season Win against Burnley

Fulham beat Burnley 4-2 to secure their first victory in the Premier league season today at Craven Cottage. The match was eventful as Fulham opened scoring in a emphatic style,  Luciano vietto laid the ball off to Jean Michael Seri at the top of the area, the ivory coast player taking a touch and rifling a ferocious effort into the top corner of the net. But, Fulham were caught out at the back in the 10th minute as Aaron Lennon cross into the box was not cleared and Jeff Hendrick stabbed home at the second time of asking.Burnley were then handed a major setback while their winger Johann berg gudmundsson had to be substituted Eight minutes later with what seems  to be a Hamstring injury. Within 38th minute  Aleksandar Mitrovic headed home to offer Fulham a second goal.Burnley...
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Everton defender Micheal Keane suffers a Fracture injury and will be out of play for three week

Everton defender michael keane will be out of play for 3weeks as he suffers a small hairline Fracture of his skull during  saturday game at Bournemouth.Keane was carried off on a stretcher in stoppage time of the 2-2 Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium and taken to hospital following a clash of heads with team-mate Idrissa Gueye.Everton on Sunday released a statement which said he had suffered the hairline fracture but no other complications and will be out of play between three and four weeks. Keane was admitted to Poole Hospital, accompanied by club doctor Dr Aboul Shaheir, before being released on Sunday morning.Keane thanked everyone for all the well wishes and support. He said : I am  okay but suffered a small hairline fracture of the skullwhich will heal itself and ...
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Cavani, Mbappe and Neymar place PSG on top of French League after beating Anger 3-1

Edinson cavani, kylian mbappe and Neymar place PSG on top of French league as each players scored to help Paris St Germain beat  Angers 3-1.Cavani marked his first appearance of the Season after getting better from the hamstring Injury sustained in the course of uruguay's international cup Campaign through sliding home an easy opener set-Up through Neymar deflected cross.Angers hit back when debutant Thilo keh, a Stg34million ($60 million) summer signing From schalke, hacked down flavien tait and Thomas mangani converted from the spot.Angers have yet to gain a point this season, however they defended well against  the reigning Champions until the great goals sealed their fate.First mbappe drove home a pinpoint long range Cross from Angel Di maria before the french World cup ...
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SERIE A

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit an open goal but provided an assist as Juventus beat Lazio 2-0

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit an open goal, however in doing so accidentally provided an assit for Mario mandzukic to score as juventus beat Lazio 2-0 in the italian Serie A.Juventus, chasing an eighth successive title , were Left with six points from two games after a win on saturday, despite the fact that Ronaldo was still looking forward to score his first goal after  moving  from Real madrid.Miralem pjanic rifled the  turin side ahead in the 30th minute with a shot from outside the area  before the Juventus scored the second in the 75th minute in untidy fashion.Joao Cancelo low cross from the right was partially intercepted by Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha but he only succeeded in pushing the ball onto Ronaldo's foot. Ronaldo turned the ball towards goal with ...
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Mohamed Salah extend his extraordinary scoring run at Anfield as Liverpool beat Brighton 1-0

The Egyptian star Mohamed salah continue his Top notch scoring run at anfield on saturday when Liverpool thrash brighton 1-0 to make it three wins out of 3 Without conceding in the Premier league.Salah curled a low shot inside the far post in the 23rd minute to make it 29 goals in as many home game since he joined liverpool in 2017.Liverpool Midfielder James Milner told reporter: Salah will get those chances and he will take them, and the front three are always going to create problems, But the boys at the back and the goalkeeper, keeping the clean sheets, that's important, that's what's getting us the points.
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Manchester City attacking play failed to win three point against Wolves

Manchester City failed to thrash the newly promoted Club Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wolves didn’t relent as they pushed  Forward at every counter attack opportunity worrying the Defence of City, while the class of wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio only denied the City forward player the opportunity to score.Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero both had the best of the opportunities before Willy Boly opened scoring in the 57th minute for the home side and Aymeric Laporte equalized for Manchester City in 69 minutes.Manchester City manager Pep guardiola said it was a good point against a very tough team, We created chances but their keeper made saves, so today we draw. We knew how good they were this season. No complaints. We were in the second half four, five, six times in attack, bu...
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Celtic are reigniting their Pursuit for Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna

Celtic are considering to make another bid for Aberdeen Defender Scott McKenna and are geared up to make an increase offer. Celtic’s initially offered  £3.5 million for the 21yr old and was turned down by Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen. It was reportedly  stated that Celtic manager Rodgers said he has ended the pursuit for the defender.But, it now appears, that Celtic are reigniting their pursuit regarding McKenna. McKenna is only 21 years of age, but there is no doubt that the defender is hugely talented and has a lot of potential.The Scotland international player has done well during his time at Aberdeen, and his performances in the Scottish Premiership have been very encouraging.
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