Tag: Football

Premier League 2020/21 Season: Fixtures Announced On Thursday

The fixtures for the 2020/21 Premier League season will be revealed at 9am on Thursday, August 20. The new, rearranged Premier League campaign will run from Saturday September 12 through to Sunday May 23, 2021 and you’ll be able to see the full fixture list for each club on the Sky Sports website and app from Thursday morning. Matchweek…

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Manchester United Goalkeeper Close To Signing New Contract

Dean Henderson and Manchester United’s negotiations over a new long-term deal for the goalkeeper are now at an advanced stage. Four months of talks are now closing in on a long-term deal which will be worth in excess of £100,000-a-week for the 23-year old – making him one of the best paid goalkeepers in world football….

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OFFICIAL: Ronald Koeman Appointed Barcelona Head Coach

Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona head coach on a two-year deal. The 57-year-old Dutchman replaces Quique Setien, who was sacked following Barca’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Koeman, who spent six years as a player at Barcelona and was a member of Johan Cruyff’s legendary ‘Dream Team’, has…

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Official: Mikel Completes Stoke City Move (Video)

Stoke City have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel on a short-term deal. The Nigeria star joined the Potters on a free transfer on Monday after leaving Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor during the coronavirus crisis in March. Mikel is set for his second adventure in the Championship with Stoke City, having previously played for Middlesbrough in the…

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Manchester United Considering Costa As Sancho Alternative

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Juventus winger Douglas Costa as they embark on their summer transfer business. The 29-year-old Brazilian, who had previous spells at Shakhtar Donetsk and Bayern Munich, has been at Juventus for three years. It is understood Manchester United’s recruitment team have been closely following Costa’s progress this season as they seek…

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Mbappe Mocks ‘Farmers League’ Criticism After Lyon Beat Man City; Lyon Reacts

Kylian Mbappe hit out at all of those that talk down the quality of Ligue 1, dismissing the typical “Farmers League” criticism in the wake of Lyon’s stunning win over Manchester City. Lyon shocked the Premier League powerhouses on Saturday, earning a 3-1 win that will send the Ligue 1 side into the Champions League semi-finals. The French side opened the…

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Man City Crash Out Of Champions League Again After Dembele Double

Two goals in the last 10 minutes from substitute Moussa Dembele saw Manchester City crash out of the Champions League quarter-finals once again after losing 3-1 to Lyon. In a thrilling and drama-filled conclusion, VAR allowed a Dembele breakaway goal to stand despite an apparent foul in the build-up before Raheem Sterling missed an open…

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Only One Thing Can Stop Messi From Fleeing Barcelona Disaster

Barcelona is Lionel Messi’s home. His literal home is just a few kilometres down Spain’s Costa Dorada in sun-soaked beach town Castelldefels, but Barcelona is his spiritual home.  You cannot move in the Catalan capital without being reminded of Messi. His shirt hangs in bars and restaurants, his image appears in shop windows and nearly every time…

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Vertonghen Leaves Tottenham And Signs For Benfica

Jan Vertonghen has joined Benfica after leaving Tottenham. The 33-year-old left Spurs at the end of the season after the club decided not to renew his contract. The Belgian spent eight years in north London. Winger Everton and Luca Waldschmidt have also joined the Portuguese club.