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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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Manchester City centre-back Kompany reveals Future plans as his contract expire next summer

Vincent kompany has revealed his plans  to continue Playing for another 3 years. The Manchester City centre back  has completed ten years service for the City's this week, and doubt remains over his future at the club with his current contract due to expire next summer.But Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that Kompany has told him he has no plans  of retiring from international football, and aims to give everything he has to playing, until 2021 at least.The defender seems  to be struggling from series of soft- tissue injuries persistently which affected his career. But he returned triumphant to be a key figure in Manchester City Premier League victory last season and then led his country to the bronze medal in the World Cup . Kompany told Martinez that he had&...
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UEFA has revealed shortlist for 2017/2018 Men and Women Player of the Year Award

UEFA has released the shortlist for the 2017/2018 UEFA  Men's and Women's player of the year  Awards, and barcelona star Lionel Messi isn’t even in the top 4 Men's players. Messi won the domestic double of the Laliga And copa del rey, scoring 34 goals in the league.But, that was not  sufficient for the barcelona forward to Move into the into the top four European players. Antoine griezemann, Won the 2018 world cup with france nabbed fourth place, leaving messi at  fifth place.On the Women's side , 2017 UEFA women's player of The year and barcelona and netherlands footballer Lieke Martens needed to accept seventh position, whilst english and Lyon midfielder Lucy bronze ended up in 5th position. The winners of the Men’s and Women’s UEFA Players of the Ye...
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Antonio Conte set for Manchester United Job

The Italian professional football manager Antonio conte has turned out to be one of the prefered manager to replace Jose Mourinho as Head Coach of Manchester united. The former Chelsea manager was replace by Maurizio Sarri this summer, however his future may still be in Premier league.Manchester United disappointing start to the season has been dominated by the tensions around Mourinho, particularly an open issue with record signing Paul Pogba.According to the latest reports in England, the Manchester United would rather sack Jose Mourinho than risk losing the France international.The Former Real madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was also included as  favourite to replace him at Old Trafford, but bookmakers have slashed the odds on Conte taking over from 14/1 to just 5/1. The former Juventu...
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David Beckham will be honoured with UEFA President Award For Career Achievement

David beckham will receive UEFA President's Award for career achievement later this year.The former Real Madrid, manchester united, and England midfielder, is  regarded as a real football icon of his generation.UEFA  president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement: The president's award recognises remarkable achievements, Professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities, I have selected David beckham as the recipient Of this year's award due to the fact that he has been a international Ambassador for football, promoting the game and all its values in every nook of the planet. His tireless humanitarian efforts, Which have helped the lives of many youngsters around the World, must also be celebrated.The accolade was introduced in 1998 but not awarded yearly, It recognises ...
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Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri plans to stop smoking

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri plans to to stop smoking after directing the blues to second straight win on saturday.Maurizio sarri told reporter : I will smoke in the evening, not during the match, I am going to stop. Just for one or two years, then I will start again. We did very well for 75 minutes of the 90. Inside there were 15 horrible minutes.We lost distances, we were not able to press, we were not able to defend. We were really in trouble. Sarri was asked if he needed a cigarette during half-time, the 59-year- old replied: No, no, I just needed the first half to end, I needed half-time.I can speak about the other 75, I think that’s better. Because I remember the good things instead of the worst. So I think in the second half we did really well in the mental point of view bec...
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Schalke 04 thrash FC Schweinfurt 2-0 to win their first competitive game in 2018/19 season

Schalke 04 defeat FC Schweinfurt to win their first competitive match in 2018/19 season.Schalke 04 was successful to claim their first round match away against FC Schweinfurt in DFB Cup . Goals in either half,one from Nabil Bentaleb from the spot and an own goal from a Matija Nastasic header, These are enough to see off the spirited Regionalliga side 2-0 in front of 15,000 on Friday night.
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Manchester United legend Paul Ince urge United to sell Paul Pogba

It is reportedly stated that Manchester United legend Paul Ince has a word of advice for his former club, Manchester United. The former United Midfielder has told Jose Mourinho to sell Paul Pogba, who is being targeted over a possible summer move by Barcelona, following his comments after the 2-1 win over Leicester City last week.There are speculation about Pogba future  this summer. The player’s sour relationship with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has only stoked the fire. And, it has been widely reported that Barcelona is kneen to sign Pogba this summer, with Real Madrid eyeing  him as well.There have been issues over whether a bid has been tabled to Manchester United. But, with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu recently choosing to be coy over the club&#...
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Real Madrid are interested in Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso

Real madrid eye chelsea left back  Marcos Alonso, Real madrid Manager Julen lopetegui plans to sign marcos alonso from chelsea inorder to strengthen their  backline.It is reportedly stated that  Alonso has been noted to be a key player that can solve Madrid's weak defence and also boasting the ability to score important goals.Alonso began his career with Real Madrid but made just a single appearance for the La Liga giants before moving to Bolton Wanderers, Fiorentina and then Chelsea, where he has thrived in a wing-back role over the past two seasons.However, the report suggests that Chelsea will turn down Real Madrid bid as they are unable to bring in a replacement.
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Manchester United Midfielder Juan Mata request for Patience among United Fans

Manchester United Midfielder Juan Mata ask for patience among the Manchester united fans following their opening Premier  League win against leicester city last friday, He thanked the United Fans for their supports as the United set for their trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon.The spainish player shared his thoughts on his personal blog {juanmata8.com }, He stated: I enjoy playing in the Premier League a lot. I like the style of play, I like the organisation and above all, I like the atmosphere in the stadiums. I will never get tired of saying it, the support that a player gets here is fantastic, and honestly, you have to be thankful for being able to experience something amazing like this in your career. At the end of the day, football without you all, and without...
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Real madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui announced Squad list for UEFA Super Cup Final against Atletico Madrid

Real madrid manager Lopetegui has announced the squad list for UEFA Super cup final against Atletico Madrid. This list  include every man on Real Madrid’s first team and then some youngsters as well.Goalkeepers:- Navas, Casilla, Luca, Lunin and Courtois.Defenders:-  Carvajal, Vallejo, Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Odriozola, Reguilon, Javi Sanchez and S. Lopez.Midfielders:- Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, M. Llorente, Asensio, Isco, Ceballos and F. Valverde.Forwards:- Bale, Lucas Vazquez, B. Mayoral, Benzema, Raul de Tomas and Vinicius.
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Ligue 1: OGC Nice coach Vieira urges club to permit Balotelli exit

OGC Nice manager Patrick Vieira urged the club to do what is neccessay to permit him to leave. Balotelli did not attend the start of preseason training last month, arriving at the club two weeks later after talks over a proposed move to Marseille was not successful.The striker did not take part in Nice's 1-0 defeat to Reims in their Ligue 1 season opener on Saturday, and Vieira announced that Balotelli did not want to extend his two-year stay.He stated:It's going to be  very difficult, as the player wants to leave. What's important, for me and for the club, is to keep players who want to help the club improve, from the moment Mario has decided he wants to leave, the club has to do what's necessary to let him leave.
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Raheem sterling explains goal celebration against Arsenal

Manchester City  winger Raheem strike back  at his critics with his goal Celebration after scoring manchester city first goal of the New Premier  league  campaign against arsenal.Manchester city started from where they left off last season with a Dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal at the emirates and it was  Sterling's strike that placed pep guardiola's side in ahead in the 14th minute.England international Sterling explained that his celebration was in response to those who have criticised him in recent weeks.There are a lot of talking so I put a little celebration in there, It's just one of those things, a player in one of those positions that's what I get judged on. Just got to keep on going.
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Barcelona Wins the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla

Barcelona fight back against Sevilla 2-1 to win their 13th  Spanish supercup on sunday with french world cup winner Ousmane dembele assisting Messi to get a winning start as Captain.But, Sevilla loss a golden opportunity to move the match into extra time, when Wissam Ben Yedder missed a last-minute penalty. Pablo Sarabia gave Sevilla the lead after just nine minutes on a counter-attack.But Pique  levelled the scores three minutes before the interval for Barcelona after he was quick to respond to a loose ball following a Messi free-kick.That set the stage for French star Dembele to take the headlines with a 78th minute screamer from 25 yards and again Messi played a crucial role with the key pass. There was still time for late drama when Barceloan goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen ...
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West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz fabianski admitted his club needs to work hard after a defeat from Liverpool

West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz fabianski admitted that his team need to work hard after a defeat from Liverpool today. Liverpool thrashed west ham  four goals to nil  at anfield, but the poland goalkeeper couldn't be blamed For any of the goals he conceded.Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane both struck  from no more than six yards before Mane struck a controversial third from a clearly offside position and substitute Daniel Sturridge completed the scoring with a close-range finish from a corner.Fabianski said : It was a tough game ,it's clear that nobody likes to start the season by losing 4-0, but we knew it was going to be a very difficult place to come to play against a very strong team. We need to work hard and prepare for the next game.
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2018 Women World Cup : Netherland 4-0 Ghana

Netherlands thrashed Ghana 4-0 at the 2018 Women's under-20 World Cup in France, In vannes today.An 11 minute goal in the first half of the match helped the Netherland sealed a win.Aniek Nouwen headed home after 21 minutes with Fenna Kalma scoring two more. Victoria pelova added a fourth within the eightieth minute to deliver a comfortable victory.The Netherlands is now topping Group A with two wins out of two ahead of France's match against New Zealand later in the day.Ghana's black princesses had hoped to kick-start their group A campaign against Netherland, after their 4-1 loss  to the hosts France in their opening game. There are 4 groups of 4 with the top  teams Progressing to the quarter final stage.  Ghana's black princesses will play New Zealand on Sunday in the...
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Neymar a late Substitute as PSG defeat Monaco in French Cup

The brazilian star Neymar was a late substitute as Paris St-Germain defeat Monaco 4-0 in the french cup. Neymar came on after seventy five minutes in the match between the PSG and Monaco .Di maria scored twice while christopher nkunku and Timothy weah got the other PSG goals. The game was Neymar first match since the World cup and first PSG game since he suffered an injury in February. PSG new manager Thomas tuchel brought on Neymar before di maria scored in injury time to seal a dominant Victory.
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International Champions Cup | | Bayern munich 2-3 Manchester City

The premier league champions Manchester City defeated The Bundesliga champions Bayern munich from two goal down to finish their International champions cup campaign with a 3-2 victory at the hard rock stadium in florida.Bayern munich took the lead to end the wonderful start of Manchester City with 2-0 lead, goals from meritan Shabani and Arjen Robben.Bernardo silva Replaced Riyad miahrez, who Picked up an ankle injury in the twenty seventh minute and he brought Pep guardiola's young side back into the game in stoppage Time at the end of the 1st-half and lukas Nmecha  levelled the scores after the break. Manchester City victory  was completed in the 70th minute as Silva took his second of the game to give City a pre-season win.
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Cristiano Ronaldo accused of tax evasion by Spainish Authorities

Cristiano Ronaldo charged to pay  €3.2 million Fine after dealing with a tax Evasion case with spanish authorities. The Portuguese player will also be sentenced to 2yr In prison as part of the agreement, Although he is not going to serve the jail term, As spanish law states that a sentence of under two years for a first offence can be served on probation. The former Real Madrid player was accused  Defrauding government of 14.7m euros last year In unpaid taxes between 2011 and 2014 through shell Companies  based in the british virgin islands and ireland, recognised for their low tax Charges.He was also accused of  declaring only €11.5million of Spanish related income from 2011 to 2014, during which time his actual earnings were close to €43m.
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Japan Football Association appoint Hajime Moriyasu as new head coach

Japan Football Association (JFA) appoint Hajime Moriyasu as new head coach to manage the senior national team for the 2022 Fifa World cup.Moriyasu received three J.League titles in the course of a successful 5-year spell at Hanfrecce Hiroshima before taking the olympic team reins in 2017.The former midfielder, moriyasu was regular japan player in the the mid 1990s and featured while the national team final didn't qualify for the world cup in 1994.Moriyasu replaces Akira Nishino who led japan in  touching distance of a maiden Quarter final World cup appearance. While they suffer a last-minute 3-2 defeat to belgium at russia 2018. Moriyasu was an assistant to Nishino at Russia 2018.
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