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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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Lionel Messi revealed conditions to continue playing for Argentina

Lionel messi have remained quiet about his retirement from international duty for Argentina, But according to Argentina Football Association president, Claudio Tapia, the player desire to return to the National Team, but he may choose to do so next year.Messi reportedly named a list of requests that need to be Fulfilled if they want  him to play in the National team.Firstly, messi want the team to hire a manager that has his tactical technique, and doesn't give in to their needs, Thinking about how most tacticians have blamed him for the Team's recent performances. As of now, several coaches have Been linked to the process, however AFA officials are yet to hire Jorge sampaoli's replacement.Messi's second request  has to do with his position in the team. Sure, he is talented enoug...
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Paris Saint-Germain are reluctant to do business with Barcelona

Barcelona are interested in Paris Saint-germain central midfielder Adrien rabiot but are aware it will be a tough one to sign the midfielder this summer season.The french player  is into the last year of his contract with PSG, however PSG are reluctant to do business with Barcelona, Because of the strained relations between the two clubs following last year Neymar saga. The Catalans sport  director Eric Abidal, therefore, travelled To the french club earlier this month inorder to  Enhance the relationship between the clubs.However, the Catalan side are not optimistic about things turning around this summer and may have to wait until next year to sign Rabiot, when he would be available for free if he doesn't sign a new deal in Paris. PSG refused to open a line of negotia...
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International champions Cup : Manchester City 1-2 Liverpool

Mohamed salah scored within 70 seconds of his introduction to bang the goal trail once more. He changed the game single-handedly and manchester City  strong defence could not deal with him as he was denied a second goalline clearance.Leroy sane confirmed he's over his world cup sadness by easily finishing to give City the lead on 57 minutes before Salah struck six minutes later. Each sides had probabilities to score more and liverpool’s Teenage keeper caiomhin kelleher saved brilliantly from sane, While 17yr old curtis jones headed over for liverpool. But Liverpoool  snatched the win after a dominant display, with mane burying the penalty after dominic solanke fouled.
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Cristiano Ronaldo amazed Juventus doctors during a Medical test

Juventus Medical headquarters are pleasantly amazed by the portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo medical result.According to report the former Real madrid  forward completed his medical For the italians last week, Medical report stated that Ronaldo has the bodily capacity  of a 20-year-old.The Portuguese forward has only seven percentage body fat, which isaround 3 to 4 precent lower than the average Professional. Ronaldo has additionally a muscular mass of fifty per cent. At some stage in the world cup, he recorded a top speed of 33.98km (21.1mph).
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Brendan Rodgers: Moussa Dembele will be out of play for 3weeks with hamstring injury.

Moussa Dembele will be out of play for  3 weeks with a hamstring injury.The Celtic Forward was  compelled to leave the pitch in Celtic 3-0 Win over Alashkert FC, after netting twice against the Armenian side.Dembele could miss his club  next fixtures  in the Champions League, leaving Manager  Brendan Rodgers short of attacking options in the meantime.Rodgers told club website, Moussa will  be out of play for some weeks. Happily it's not a long-term hamstring. Sometimes these things canbe 6-8 weeks but it's not that, it's 2-3weeks maximum.
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German Football Association deny Mesut Ozil claims of racism against their president Reinhard Grindel

The German Football association (DFB)  rejected claims of racism made by Mesut Ozil against their president Reinhard Grindel while declaring that he has retired from international Football.On Sunday, Ozil announced his retirement from international football in a statement, which accused Reinhard Grindel of racism.Ozil said, In the eyes of Grindel and his supporters, I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose.The German football association (DFB) rejected this statement that  DFB stands for diversity, from the representatives at the top to the boundless, day-to-day dedication of people at the bottom. The DFB also thank Mesut Ozil for his outstanding performance in the German national teams.
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Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis admitted that he might be able to stop Adama Traore from leaving the club

Middlesbrough Head Coach  Tony Pulis has stated that he might not be able to  prevent Adama Traore from leaving the club this season.Traore has been linked with Newcastle, Chelsea, Wolves, Huddersfield and PSG move.Interest from some of the bigger clubs has wained in recent Weeks,  Reports, over the weekend stated that newly-promoted Wolves are willing to pay £18m.And Pulis have discovered that his influence on any move could be reduced, with the Boro boss waiting for bids to come in for the club’s prize asset.Pulis stated that a huge bid may be accepted for a player with high values. When asked if a deal was close.
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Neymar reveals future with PSG

The Brazilian star moved to  PSG last season in an estimated fee of £200million deal from barcelona. Real Madrid have been demanding to sign Neymar for the past Few months to bolster their forward following Cristiano Ronaldo departure.Reports stated that Los Blancos were given a boost of their pursuit of Neymar after PSG ruled out selling Mbappe. But Neymar has droped hint about  his future. Neymar stated, i am 100% with PSG, he told reporters. I became used to the criticisms. I understand what they say concerning Me, I understand what I must do About it, however,those who are a close me understand about The difficulties of being Neymar.
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Fifa President: Best World Cup ever in history

 France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the Fifa world Cup Trophy at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.FIFA and the Russia-2018 organization committee summed up the tournament outcomes shortly earlier than the final match and concluded the World Cup was the best in history.FIFA President Gianni Infantino told information conference in Moscow, that a couple of years ago, he said this will be the best World Cup ever and today he is able to say that with new conviction. "It is the best World Cup ever ".Chairman of the Russia-2018 organization committee Arkady Dvorkovich mentioned that the tournament helped Russia show its openness to the world.The 2018 World Cup started from June 14 and end in July 15.
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World Cup 2018 | Croatia vs England

The three lions will face Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow. The 80,000-capacity venue will also host the final. England have only ever played there once, a 2-1defeat to Russia in 2007.England have no injury concerns going into the semi-final, with Gareth Southgate likely to stick with the same team that made it past Sweden last weekend. Now only Croatia stand in their way of a place in the World Cup final, with the big match taking place on Wednesday night to decide who will play France in the final.While, Croatia are struggling with the fitness of right-back Sime Vrsaljko and goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, both of whom were injury concerns during the quarter-final win over Russia.
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