10 teenage players have died in the fire The teenage footballers who died in a fire at the youth team training centre of Flamengo, one of Brazil’s biggest football clubs, have been named. All of the victims were aged between 14 and 16 and had been staying at the Ninho de Urubu training complex in […]

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Villa scored three times in the final minutes to rescue a point against Sheffield United Aston Villa came from 3-0 down to salvage a point at home to Sheffield United on Friday night. The Blades would have moved into first – albeit only for a matter of hours – on goal difference had they won […]

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“I don’t want no problems Pep” Social media funnyman Benjamin Mendy (also a professional footballer) appeared to have been in hot water with his manager for a short while on Friday. The World Cup-winning Manchester City full-back has had his fair share of injury trouble since arriving in England from Monaco in 2017, suffering another […]

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‘Seriously , they could have at least tried to disguise it’. Liverpool could do with a favour from their city rivals on Wednesday night. Having failed to take full advantage of Manchester City’s slip-up at Newcastle United last week by drawing their games with Leicester and West Ham, Liverpool could lose top spot in the […]

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It’s that time again. While there’s plenty to be excited about as the business end of the football season nears, this is also the time of year where leaked images of next season’s kits start doing the rounds online… One of the first bits of new kit news comes from Spain where, according to a […]

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The incident was captured on a video which has since been widely shared on Twitter. West Ham and the Metropolitan Police are investigating video footage in which a supporter can apparently be heard directing Islamophobic abuse towards Mo Salah during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at the London Stadium on Monday night. The Egyptian international can be […]

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The former United skipper has had his say on the club’s managerial position. Wayne Rooney has backed Mauricio Pochettino to be the next Manchester United boss – if his former club decide against giving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the job on a permanent basis. Solskjaer has impressed since replacing Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in […]

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‘Maroon 5, musical other people’s holiday photos on Facebook’  How bad was the first half of Super Bowl LIII? Well, this bad… These teams are playing like they know whoever wins goes to the White House — Jess Dweck (@TheDweck) February 4, 2019 With just three New England Patriots points on the board in Atlanta […]

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The deal was confirmed 90 minutes after the transfer window closed Lazar Markovic has finally left Liverpool on a free transfer, completing a late move to Fulham on deadline day. The Serbian winger’s move to Craven Cottage was only announced an hour and a half after the window had officially closed to English clubs on Thursday […]

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The Belgium striker might yet leave Chelsea on deadline day. Michy Batshuayi has reportedly agreed terms with Crystal Palace and is set to complete a loan move to Selhurst Park  for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old returned to Chelsea last month after spending the first half of the season on loan in Spain […]

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The former Manchester United player had been expected to move to Monaco earlier in the week. Shinji Kagawa has left Borussia Dortmund for a second time, joining Turkish giants Besiktas. The Japanese international, who returned for a second spell with Dortmund from Manchester United in 2014, had been expected to leave Germany in the January […]

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Wait, what? Here it is: the strangest story of transfer deadline day, January 2019. Gary Cahill’s days at Chelsea appear numbered. They have done for a while, actually, something he himself admitted earlier in the season. Having hardly featured under Maurizio Sarri, the England defender, whose contract expires at the end of the current season, […]

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Oooh, conspiracy! Liverpool stretched their lead over Manchester City at the Premier League summit on Wednesday night. Admittedly, a 1-1 draw with Leicester wasn’t what most of those in Anfield would’ve been expecting at kick-off – and especially not after Sadio Mane’s early opener – but nevertheless, the gap is now five points, not four. […]

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Nantes’ game was stopped in the ninth minute. Nantes’ match with Saint-Etienne was paused on Wednesday evening as players, staff and supporters paid an emotional tribute to missing former striker, Emilano Sala. Sala had completed a move to Cardiff City earlier this month but has been missing since the aircraft carrying him from Nantes to […]

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Roma have had better nights… AS Roma had a night to forget in Florence on Wednesday night. Not only were they knocked out of the Coppa Italia at the quarter-finals stage by Fiorentina, they were handed a considerable beating, too. A hat-trick for Federico Chiesa, a couple more for Giovanni Simeone and one each for Luis […]

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The title of the docuseries on Ramos is yet to be confirmed, but it expected to be released later this year. Amazon Prime have announced that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is to be the subject of an upcoming documentary series. The eight-part series will offer an insight into the Spain international’s life both on […]

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The Japanese international has only made four appearances this season. Shinji Kagawa looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund for a second time, with reports claiming he is closing in on a deal with AS Monaco. According to Sky Sports, the 29-year-old is thought to be on the cusp of a loan move to the struggling […]

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Lennon had been suspended by the club last Friday. Neil Lennon has left his role as manager of Hibernian by mutual consent, it has been confirmed. A statement from the club confirmed that Lennon, along with assistant Garry Parker, “had not been dismissed and had not resigned.” The former Celtic manager had been suspended by […]

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Police are reportedly investigating the matter. Andrey Arshavin is not dead. Let’s make this point very clear from the start. The former Arsenal midfielder is now 37 years of age and retired from professional football but still very much in the land of the living. Nope, you haven’t missed anything. Despite that, a story from […]

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AFC Asian Cup hosts UAE were convincingly beaten by Qatar. Qatar reached the final of the AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday by defeating host nation the United Arab Emirates 4-0 in the semi-final. Goals from Boualem Khoukhi and Almoez Ali had given the Qatari’s a 2-0 lead by half-time, and when Hassan Al-Haydos scored a […]

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Goalkeeping’s no easy gig If they make a mistake, it very often proves to be a costly one. A reminder of this came from Australia on Friday, where Western Sydney Wanderers’ Vedran Janjetovic inexplicably decided to nudge an overhit long ball over the top out for a last gasp corner for Brisbane Roar. The Wanderers were leading […]

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Tottenham have been handed an unexpected boost Son Heung-min and his South Korea teammates have been knocked out of the Asia Cup at the quarter-finals after suffering a surprise defeat to Qatar. The Qataris won the game in Abu Dhabi by a single goal, scored 12 minutes from time by Abdulaziz Hatem. Though a major […]

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The former Chelsea midfielder has returned to England after a spell in China John Obi Mikel has completed a short-term loan move to Middlesbrough, it has been announced. The midfielder spent 11 years as a Chelsea player before eventually left two years ago to join Tianjin Teda in China. Now 31, the Nigerian international has […]

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Yes, you read that correctly. Thierry Henry’s time at Monaco is reportedly all but up. Already. Having taken charge in the Principality in October, Henry has been unable to steer the Ligue 1 club away from danger. Beaten 5-1 at home by Strasbourg in their latest league outing at the weekend, Monaco are 19th in […]

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The Brazilian appeared to leave the field in tears. Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Neymar suffered a recurrence of a metatarsal injury in his right foot during Wednesday’s game with Strasbourg. The Brazilian received on-field treatment after appearing to twist his ankle just after the hour mark in the French Cup game before hobbling off the […]

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Emiliano Sala was one of two people aboard the plane which disappeared from radar on Monday. Guernsey Police have confirmed that the search for the missing aircraft which had been carrying footballer Emiliano Sala will continue into a third day. A previous tweet from them, sent on Wednesday evening, had indicated a decision on whether […]

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The Bundesliga leaders are said to have made contact with Zaha’s representatives. Borussia Dortmund are reportedly willing to break their own transfer record in order to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. According to The Guardian, Dortmund are looking to replace Chelsea-bound Christian Pulisic, who will leave for Stamford Bridge at the end of the […]

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Liverpool have reportedly already had a bid turned down. Manchester United are said to be considering a move for Benfica’s Joao Felix, according to reports in the Portuguese youngster’s homeland. The 19-year-old can play in several positions in attack and has scored four times since breaking into Benfica’s first team earlier this season. He has already […]

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Lyon won 2-1 at Saint-Etienne over the weekend. Memphis Depay has used his Twitter account to respond to the Saint-Etienne supporters who held aloft a cruel banner about his troubled history with his father during the Ligue 1 game with Lyon on Sunday. “Memphis – 5 million followers but no dad,” the banner unfurled by some […]

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He was aboard the aircraft. Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala was on the small passenger aircraft that disappeared from radar on Monday evening, the French civil aviation authority has confirmed. The plane went missing over the English Channel, close to the Casquets lighthouse, 13km north-west of Alderney. A search is currently underway for the aircraft, with Guernsey police […]

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Sala is feared to have been on board a plane which disappeared over the English Channel on Monday Concern is growing for Cardiff City’s Argentine footballer, Emiliano Sala, who is feared to have been one of two people on board a plane which disappeared close near the Channel Islands. The Piper Malibu aircraft was travelling […]

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Darmian appears to be closing in on a move back to Italy. Finally, it seems Matteo Darmian’s time as a Manchester United player is nearly over. According to The Guardian, the 29-year-old is set to seal a loan move to Juventus for the remainder of the season with the Italian champions also having the option […]

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Salomon Rondon is one of the good guys. Another reminder of this came on Saturday, when Rondon and his Newcastle teammates secured a 3-0 win over Cardiff City at St James’ Park. His side leading through the first of Fabian Schar’s double, the Venezuelan attempted a shot with little over half an hour still to play. […]

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“They’ll announce the Floyd Mayweather fight for September…” Eddie Hearn has claimed he expects a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to be announced on Saturday night. Mayweather beat Pacquiao when the pair met in May 2015, and vowed to fight him again on Instagram last September after meeting his old adversary at a music […]

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Robertson put pen to paper on a new deal at Anfield on Thursday. Andy Robertson has penned a new deal at Liverpool, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2024. The Scotland international has established himself as a firm favourite since arriving from Hull in the summer of 2017, making a problem position […]

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It’s been quite a week for Leeds United. Despite taking another step towards promotion with their 2-0 win over Derby County last Friday night, the result was overshadowed by manager Marcelo Bielsa, who admitted before the game that he’d ordered a member of his staff to observe their opponents’ training session the previous day. In […]

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A move Marcelo Bielsa probably knew about last Thursday… Former England international Ashley Cole looks set to make a return to English football with Derby County. Cole, now 38, has been without a club since leaving Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the Major League Soccer season in October, and is expected to join […]

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Sanchez has recently returned from injury Alexis Sanchez was not amongst the Manchester United squad that travelled to London together ahead of their game against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. A resurgent United have won all five games since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho last month. The game against Spurs, however, is expected to be […]

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The Welsh goalkeeper denied making a Nazi salute Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has “no reason to disbelieve” Wayne Hennessey after the goalkeeper denied claims that he was pictured making a Nazi salute while dining with his teammates recently. An image of Hennessey, taken at a meal with his Palace teammates, was widely circulated on […]

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Done deal Cesc Fabregas is a Monaco player. The contract is signed, the photographs of him posing with the club’s shirt are doing the rounds and, most importantly of all, the slightly odd announcement video has been posted to social media. There is, probably, a really obvious reason other than the ‘Now… it’s time’ voiceover […]

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Leeds took another step towards promotion Leeds United extended their lead at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 victory over Derby County at Elland Road on Friday night. The buildup  to the game was overshadowed by claims that a member of Leeds’ coaching staff had been spotted acting suspiciously near Derby’s training ground […]

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Bielsa admitted sending someone from Leeds United to spy on Derby County’s training ahead of their meeting in the Championship Jermaine Jenas has suggested Leeds United should be hit with a points deduction after manager Marcelo Bielsa admitted sending someone from the club to spy on Derby County’s training session on Thursday. Derby travelled to […]

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Bielsa’s Leeds United host Derby County on Friday night Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has admitted sending a club employee to ‘spy’ on Derby County’s training session on Thursday, saying he “accepts all responsibility”. It was announced on Friday afternoon that the Football Association were investigating claims that a member of Leeds’ coaching staff was […]

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He will continue to be a professional footballer beyond his 52nd birthday. Legendary Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura is still not ready to call time on his playing days after signing an extended contract at Yokohama FC. 51-year-old Miura retired from international football in 2000 after scoring 55 goals in 89 games for Japan. He joined Yokohama […]

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adidas is 70 years old. Happy birthday, adidas. More importantly though, The Brand With The Three Stripes have brought out a new pair of football boots to celebrate their anniversary. The iconic Copa Mundial – widely regarded as the loveliest of all football boots ever made (don’t @ us) – has been given a modern […]

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Pavard will join Bayern Munich in the summer Bayern Munich have announced that they have agreed a deal to sign Benjamin Pavard from Stuttgart in the summer. The 22-year-old full-back starred for France as they won the World Cup in the summer, his stunning strike against Argentina in the round of 16 eventually being named […]

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Timothy Weah is expected to complete a loan move to Celtic. Paris Saint-Germain’s Timothy Weah has dropped another social media hint that his loan move to Celtic is imminent. Having followed several Celtic players on Instagram – including recent loan arrival Oliver Burke – the USA international shared a post of him appearing to say […]

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The Uruguayan defender was briefly linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer Diego Godin has reportedly agreed a deal to leave Atletico Madrid The 32-year-old has established himself as one of the best defenders in world football during his nine-year stint at Atleti, who have consistently been one of the best sides […]

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Manchester City are set to lose another promising young talent Brahim Diaz, who joined City’s youth set-up from Malaga six years ago, is now said to be on the cusp of completing a move to Real Madrid. Similarly to Jadon Sancho, who left City for Borussia Dortmund in 2017, Diaz is said to have become […]

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Ah, the magic of The Cup… The FA Cup Third Round draw sees Arsenal travel to Blackpool for Unai Emery’s first game as manager in the competition. With the game at Bloomfield Road set to kick off at 5.30, Arsenal were delayed in leaving their team hotel by somebody sitting on top of their team […]

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