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‘Nothing surprises me anymore,’ says Messi lamenting Suarez departure
Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell on Friday to Luis Suarez, the day after the Uruguayan striker had said tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid. “Today...
Arsenal can face Liverpool with confidence, says Arteta
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta believes Liverpool are getting “better and better” but says Arsenal must go to Anfield believing they can win after two straight victories against Jurgen Klopp’s men. Arsenal have a…
Bayern claim record winning streak by team from big five league
Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich calculated on Friday that victory in the European Supercup had given them the record for most consective wins by a club from one of the continent’s ‘big five’ leagues. “For...
Chase for Saint-Etienne’s Fofana confirms Premier League’s love for French talent
Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Premier League clubs have long looked to France for young talent and the Saint-Etienne defender Wesley Fofana is just the latest unpolished diamond who could be set to head to England...
Unlucky 13 for Guardiola as injuries mount for Man City
London (AFP) – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims to have just 13 fit senior players for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Leicester. Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo and Oleksandr Zinchenko have been…
‘Nothing surprise me anymore,’ says Messi lamenting Suarez departure
Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell on Friday to Luis Suarez, the day after the Uruguayan striker had said tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid. “Today...
Tottenham handed League Cup bye due to Covid outbreak
London (AFP) – Tottenham have been awarded a bye into the fourth round of the League Cup after their tie with Leyton Orient was called off on Tuesday following a spate of coronavirus cases at...
Solskjaer hints Lindelof could pay price for defensive lapses
London (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that Victor Lindelof could be the fall guy after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in their first Premier League match of the season. Solskjaer’s men travel...
Messi, Inter, Camavinga — what to look out for in Europe this weekend
Paris (AFP) – Lionel Messi will be back in a Barcelona shirt in La Liga, while Inter Milan begin their bid to end Juventus’ grip on the Serie A title and potential challengers face off...
Australia’s Duke heads Al Taawoun into AFC knockouts
Doha (AFP) – Australian striker Mitchell Duke shrugged off a head injury to put Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun into the Asian Champions League knockouts with a 1-0 win over Qatar giants Al Duhail on Thursday....