Category: Football News
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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has credited club legend Frank Lampard as a key influence behind his improved form and growing impact in the final third this season. The Argentine international has added more goals and assists to his game under current head coach Liam Rosenior, and Fernandez admits studying Lampard’s movement and timing has played…
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Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has turned down interest from Manchester United. With his current contract set to expire at the end of the season, Enrique recently held talks with United representatives in Paris over a potential move to Old Trafford this summer, according to the Daily Star. However, the Spanish coach has opted against…
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Even at 41, Cristiano Ronaldo still commands global attention with ease. The Portugal captain has been back in the headlines this week following reports of unrest at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, where he is said to be unhappy with the club’s lack of transfer ambition compared to fellow PIF-backed rivals Al Hilal, Al…
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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head this weekend, but both sides will be without a combined 12 players due to injury. United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford aiming to make it four Premier League wins on the bounce under interim manager Michael Carrick, a run that has kept them firmly in the top-four picture.…
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Al-Ittihad legend Mohamed Noor has launched a stinging attack on Karim Benzema following the Frenchman’s move to rivals Al-Hilal. Benzema joined Al-Hilal on an 18-month deal as a free agent after leaving Al-Ittihad last month, a switch that has not gone down well with former players of the Jeddah club. Al-Hilal are currently battling Cristiano…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered an encouraging update on the fitness of key first-team players Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber as the Gunners enter a crucial phase of the season. Speaking to the media, Arteta confirmed that Saka is making strong progress in his recovery from a hip issue and could return…
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As Manchester City move into the business end of the season, the expectation would usually be a familiar one: more silverware, more records, more dominance. This time, however, another storyline is quietly gathering momentum — and it may soon overshadow everything else. Is Pep Guardiola approaching the end of his reign at the Etihad? Despite…
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Manchester United have offered Kai Rooney a new contract as part of their latest intake of academy scholars. Kai, the son of club legend Wayne Rooney, is among 14 young players handed scholarship offers by United, according to reports. Accepting the deal would put him on course to sign a professional contract with the club…
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The Saudi Pro League have responded firmly to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star continued his protest at Al-Nassr. Ronaldo is expected to miss a second consecutive SPL fixture as frustration grows over what he believes is insufficient financial support for Al-Nassr compared to rival clubs. Now 41, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid…
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Bayern Munich have officially announced that Serge Gnabry has put pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at the club until June 30, 2028, bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future. The 30-year-old winger, whose previous agreement was set to run out this summer, has been a…
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Chelsea great Eden Hazard has admitted he would love to see Como manager Cesc Fabregas one day take over at Stamford Bridge. Hazard and Fabregas were teammates during a successful spell at Chelsea, where they lifted several trophies together. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Hazard said: “Honestly, we spoke a little over the summer.…
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Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is in contact with Feyenoord. A free agent after leaving the K-League’s Seoul FC in December, Lingard saw the winter transfer close this week remaining a free agent. The Daily Mail says Lingard has attracted enquiries from West Ham, Wolves and Genoa. But it could be Feyenoord which offer…
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Real Sociedad booked their place in the Copa del Rey semi-final for a third consecutive season after twice coming from behind to beat Basque rivals Alaves 3-2 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. The first chance of the game fell to the visitors as Goncalo Guedes dragged wide from the edge of the box after just four…
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Lens booked their place in the Coupe de France quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over Troyes, while Lyon needed a late Endrick moment to overcome Ligue 2 side Laval. Florian Sotoca and Andrija Bulatovic were both on target, while Abdallah Sima struck twice as surprise Ligue 1 title challengers Lens came through their…
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Manchester City have set up a mouth-watering Carabao Cup final against Premier League leaders Arsenal after sweeping aside holders Newcastle with a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory in the semi-finals. Eddie Howe’s side arrived at the Etihad Stadium trailing 2-0 from the first leg and in need of something extraordinary, but their hopes were dented almost…