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Former Man City defender Vincent Kompany could be set for Premier League return

Vincent Kompany, head coach of Anderlecht, during the Jupiler Pro League Champions play-off match between RSC Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp FC at Lotto Park on May 12, 2022 in Brussels, Belgium.Former Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany could be set for a first managerial job in the Premier League. Kompany is the leading candidate to be named as Burnley's new manager if the Clarets can secure their top-flight survival over the next few days.But a deal to bring the 36-year-old in from Anderlecht is thought to be dependent on Burnley avoiding relegation to the Championship. They face a trip to Aston Villa tonight and finish their campaign on Sunday against Newcastle at Turf Moor.Burnley are currently in the bottom three but tonight’s trip to Villa Park is a game in hand on Leeds, who are...
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Mendy not training with Real Madrid squad, doubtful against Getafe

Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Madrid and Elche CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 23, 2022, in Madrid, Spain.French left-back Ferland Mendy didn’t train with Real Madrid’s squad this Friday and is doubtful for Saturday’s home match against Getafe, club sources told Managing Madrid. Mendy appeared to be in proper physical condition following Wednesday’s away win against Chelsea, but it looks like he’s felt some kind of discomfort and that he will have to miss at least one game.Mendy will definitely try his best to be 100% ready to face Chelsea in the return leg of the Champions League Semifinals next Tuesday.Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard didn’t train with the squad either, so they will miss S...
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Eden Hazard has made ‘difficult’ Arsenal admission as Gunners plot transfer for ex-Chelsea star

Eden Hazard of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Madrid and Elche CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 23, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. Eden Hazard has previously admitted that he followed the Arsenal Invincibles side of the early 2000s amid surprise reports that the Gunners are interested in making a move for his services. The Belgian winger has long been linked with a return to the Premier League since his exit from Chelsea in 2019.He joined Spanish giants Real Madrid in a deal that could potentially be worth up to a reported £150m but that move has not gone as expected. His former employers Chelsea, as well as newly-rich Newcastle United, have been touted as potential suitors for his services should Hazard elect to le...
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Misfiring Sevilla stumble again in La Liga

Rafa Mir of Sevilla FC competes for the ball with Edgar Mendez of Deportivo Alaves during the Spanish league match of La Liga Santander between, Deportivo Alaves and Sevilla CF at Mendizorrotza on 4 of March, 2022 in Vitoria, Spain.Sevilla have slipped again in their pursuit of Spanish league leaders Real Madrid after being held to a goalless draw at struggling Alaves.Madrid can open up an eight-point gap over second-placed Sevilla on Saturday if they beat Real Sociedad at home.Only some good goalkeeping by Yassine Bounou in the first half ensured a misfiring Sevilla salvaged a point from the trip to Vitoria.It was a fourth straight draw on the road in the league for Julen Lopetegui's side after being previously held at Valencia, Osasuna and Espanyol.Sevilla's attack never got going in a p...
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Bayern Munich’s Thomas Müller says he’s feeling fine after positive COVID test

Thomas Müller of FC Bayern München smiles with team mate Robert Lewandowski during a training session at Saebener Strasse training ground on February 15, 2022 in Munich, Germany. It was announced on Monday by Bayern Munich that Thomas Müller had tested positive for coronavirus for the second time. He first had it in February of 2021, which caused him to miss the FIFA Club World Cup, which Bayern won 1-0 over Tigres UANL in Qatar.As it stands, he will have to isolate for at least seven days as a vaccinated player and he could be allowed out of isolation if he tests negative and is still symptom free after those first seven days. He will miss Bayern’s visit to Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend, but could be back in time for the match against Bayer Leverkusen ahead of leg two in the Champions ...
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Osimhen scores late for Napoli in draw at Cagliari

Victor Osimhen of Napoli scores his goal of 1-1 during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and SSC Napoli at Sardegna Arena on February 21, 2022 in Cagliari, Italy.Substitute Victor Osimhen headed in a late equalizer and Napoli drew at relegation-threatened Cagliari 1-1 on Monday to move within two points of the Serie A lead.Cagliari dominated for long periods before Osimhen redirected a long cross from Mario Rui in the 87th minute.Gaston Pereiro put Cagliari ahead near the hour mark with a long, bouncing shot, after which the Sardinian club had numerous chances to add to its lead.Napoli moved level with second-placed Inter Milan — which has a game in hand — two points behind leader AC Milan.Cagliari remained in the drop zone.
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Elche continue improved run with key win over relegation rivals Alaves

Pere Milla of Elche CF competes for the ball with Tomas Pina of Deportivo Alaves during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on February 05, 2022 in Elche, Spain.Elche continued their climb away from the La Liga drop zone with a crucial comeback win on Saturday afternoon.The Alicante side have been on an improved run of late, defeating Villarreal before drawing with Real Madrid.And they were given a golden opportunity on Saturday to put some distance between themselves and the drop, facing an Alaves side currently who went into the game in 19th position.Mato Joselu of Deportivo Alaves celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martinez ...
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Wolves frustrated by resolute Burnley

Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Josh Brownhill of Burnley during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley at Molineux on December 1, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolves were frustrated in their bid to keep pace with the top four as they were held to a goalless draw by Burnley at Molineux.Winger Adama Traore, making his first start since 23 October, came closest when he hit the visitors on the break in the first-half and struck the underside of the bar from the edge of the area.The Spaniard, who has yet to score in 14 appearances this season, had an effort touched around the post in the second half by Nick Pope, but that was Wolves' only effort on target in a drab period.South Korean loanee Hwang Hee-chan also had an effort deflected wide from outsi...
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Aubameyang trains with Arsenal for Liverpool clash after injury fears

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 7, 2021 in London, England.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is training with Arsenal today after returning early from international duty with Gabon.The decision for Aubameyang to return early was made before the international break and was, despite reports in Africa, not done due to injury.The Arsenal forward played for Gabon last Friday, scoring the only goal in their World Cup qualifier against Libya.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 7, 2021 in London, England.Aubameyang, however, did not feature during Gabon’s defeat by Egypt yesterday as it was agreed before by club and co...
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Chelsea beat Tottenham to extend unbeaten run and go joint top

N'Golo Kante of Chelsea celebrates with teammates Romelu Lukaku and Jorginho after his shot takes a deflection from Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur (not pictured), leading to an own goal, Chelsea's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea stretched their unbeaten Premier League run to five games as Thomas Tuchel's team deservedly beat Tottenham.After managing no shots on target in the first half, the visitors looked like a different team after the break and scored three second-half goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The Blues opened the scoring four minutes after the re-start, when Thiago Silva headed past Hugo Lloris from Marcos Alonso's corner. Half-time substitute N...
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Argentine forward Correa signs with Inter Milan on loan from Lazio

Joaquin Correa of SS Lazio during the SS Lazio training session at the Klosterpforte sport hotel on August 06, 2021 in Marienfeld, Germany.Inter Milan announced Thursday the signing of Argentine striker Joaquin Correa on loan from Lazio."The 27-year-old has joined the club from Lazio on an initial loan with an obligation to make the transfer permanent," the Italian club said in a statement.Inter Milan said Correa inked a contract with the Nerazzurri that will run until June 30, 2025. Correa previously played for Italy's Sampdoria and Spain's Sevilla. He scored 30 goals and had 18 assists in 117 matches with Lazio.The Argentine forward helped this nation clinch the 2021 Copa America trophy.
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AS Roma reach deal with Chelsea for Tammy Abraham

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham shields the ball from Barnsley's Toby Sibbick during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Barnsley and Chelsea at Oakwell Stadium on February 11, 2021 in Barnsley, England.The Tammy Abraham saga at Chelsea appears to be close to an end. According to a report from Sky Sports’ Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea have reached an agreement to sell Abraham to AS Roma. The final remaining hurdle before finalizing the £34 million deal is Roma’s ability to agree to terms with the 23-year-old forward.C'è l'accordo tra la @OfficialASRoma e il @ChelseaFC per #Abraham, ora serve solo l'ok del giocatorehttps://t.co/tRj7cZwU7p— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 9, 2021A move to the Italian capital would reunite the England international with former manager Jose Mourinho...
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Rashford gives verdict on his future

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group H stage match between RB Leipzig and Manchester United at Red Bull Arena on December 8, 2020 in Leipzig, Germany.Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has admitted that he wants to spend the rest of his career at Old Trafford. The Red Devils fans have not had much to cheer about in the last five years with the club, as United have mostly underachieving on the field.“For me, I never look beyond Manchester United,” Rashford is quoted as saying by Goal.“As a kid, I never looked beyond Manchester United. In my mind, it wouldn’t sit right for me to be pulling on another shirt. I just want to do my best for the club while I’m here. Long term, hopefully.”Rashford has been affiliated to the Red Devils since he wa...
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Lukasz Fabianski says West Ham are united and up for the Carabao Cup

Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United warms up to play against his former employers prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski feels West Ham have the strength in depth needed to test Everton in their Carabao Cup tie – whatever the team is at Goodison Park. The Hammers are eager to remain fighting on two fronts at this early stage of the season despite a tough trip to Goodison Park. After comprehensive victories over Charlton and Hull in the competition this term, West Ham got off the mark in the Premier League on Sunday with a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves at the London Stadium. Manager David Moyes, who is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus last ...
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Kylian Mbappe: France forward tests positive for coronavirus

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Sweden and France at Friends Arena on September 05, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss France's Nations League match against Croatia on Tuesday. Six Paris St-Germain players tested positive for coronavirus last week, with Mbappe's result putting the start of their Ligue 1 season in doubt. Mbappe, 21, scored the only goal as France beat Sweden in their Nations League opener on Saturday. He was placed away from team-mates on Monday and has since been sent home. France face Croatia at the Stade de France at 19:45 BST on Tuesday. "His Covid-19 test carried out by Uefa on M...
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Arsenal face competition from Inter Milan for Thomas Partey – report

Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at Wanda Metropolitano on June 27, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal are facing competition from Inter Milan in the race to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, according to a report in Spain. Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, as quoted by the Mail, is reporting that the Gunners are in a battle to sign the Ghana international in the 2020 summer transfer window. The same article states that Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte wants to sign the Ghanian midfielder to replace Croatia international Marcelo Brozovic ahead of the 2020-21 Serie A season. According to the same story, Arsenal haven’t met Atletico’s £45m asking price to leave the door a...
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Europa League: Tottenham to face Lokomotiv Plovdiv

A detailed view of the draw pot during the UEFA Europa League 2020/21 Second Qualifying Round Draw at the UEFA headquarters, The House of European Football on August 31, 2020 in Nyon, Switzerland. Tottenham Hotspur will face a trip to Bulgaria in the Europa League second qualifying round after being paired with Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Monday's draw. The tie will be played on September 17, four days after Jose Mourinho's side kick off their Premier League football campaign at home to Everton. Should they beat Lokomotiv, Spurs must get past the third round and then the playoff round on October 1 to enter the Europa League proper. Lokomotiv qualified for the Europa League by winning the Bulgarian Cup for the second year running. Spurs qualified by coming sixth in the Premier League. ...
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Kai Havertz absent from Bayer Leverkusen fitness tests as Chelsea transfer move edges closer

Kai Havertz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt at BayArena on March 7, 2020 in Leverkusen, Germany. Kai Havertz reportedly missed Bayer Leverkusen’s pre-season fitness tests this weekend as he closes in on a big-money switch to Chelsea.  Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has been intent on making up for lost time in the wake of the club’s two-window transfer ban, signing Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva already this summer.  The Blues are now focussing their efforts on finalising their move for Havertz after weeks of discussions to lure the 21-year-old attacking midfielder to Stamford Bridge. Reports earlier this month claimed Havertz had said yes to a five-year ...
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Barcelona willing to pay Luis Suarez to leave the club

Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona looks dejected, gestures during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on September 28, 2019 in Getafe, Spain. Barcelona are willing to pay Luis Suarez £12m to terminate his contract with the club, reports suggest. Goal have stated that the Uruguayan, who has been told that he surplus to requirements by arriving coach Ronald Koeman, will be given a handsome package to allow him to negotiate terms as a free agent elsewhere. Suarez is a huge earner on Barca's spiralling wage bill and the club are set to take extreme steps this summer in order to free up transfer funds. The ongoing soap opera with Lionel Messi is set to continue for some time yet, with the Argentine having made it clear that he sees his future away f...
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Osimhen Unites With Napoli Teammates for Pre-Season Trip

Victor Osimhen of Lille before the pre season friendly match between Lille and AS Roma at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 3, 2019 in Lille, France. After a blistering career with Lillie FC of France, Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, yesterday began another chapter of his football career as he joined his new teammates at Napoli for their pre-season trip to Castel di Sangro in Abruzzo. The Stadio San Paolo outfit have begun preparations for the 2020-21 season in earnest following their seventh-place finish in the Serie A table last term. Osimhen joined Napoli on a five-year deal in July after an impressive debut season in the Ligue 1 with Lille where he scored 13 goals in 27 appearances. After his brief summer break, the 21-year-old linked up with his new teammates in Naples b...
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