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News Highlights: The South Korea forward Hwang Hee-Chan joined to replace Timo Werner at Salzburg sisters club Leipzig. RB Leipzig on Wednesday confirmed the signing of South Korean forward Hwang Hee-Chan to replace striker Timo Werner. RB Leipzig announced Wednesday the signing of Hwang Hee-chan from their sister club Red Bull Salzburg to replace TimoContinue reading “RB Leipzig sign Red Bull Salzburg’s Hwang to replace Werner.”

Reports claims the former Barcelona man, is desperate to move from Bayern Munich to the premier league with Liverpool. Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is ‘desperate’ to complete a move to the Premier League amid ongoing speculation of Liverpool’s interest, The Daily Mail states. The former Barcelona man, who has worked closely with Pep GuardiolaContinue reading “Thiago ‘desperate’ to move amid interest from Liverpool.”

An own goal from Michael Keane, from Giovani Lo Celso’s shot, gave Tottenham the lead and they looked fairly in control until Son’s lack of a challenge allowed Everton to break and Richarlison to go close with a shot past Lloris just before the break. Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris became embroiled in a heated burst-upContinue reading “Son and Lloris in a heated burst-up in Spurs win against Everton.”

News Highlights: Luke Shaw believe Greenwood can become Manchester United legend. Greenwood emerged as one the world most promising youngster this season after netting 17 goals in all competition so far. His latest performance against the cherries as won him praises from past and present players. The 18-year-old has thrust himself into the spotlight withContinue reading “Mason Greenwood can become a legend at Manchester United, According to Luke Shaw.”

Barcelona and Argentina star, Lionel Andres Messi tops the list of players with the most goals involvement since 2000. 10. Karim Benzema – 513 (337 goals and 176 assists in 735 games) Real Madrid’s current talisman is one of only three players to have scored 20 or more goals in eight different seasons with LosContinue reading “Top 10 player with the most goals involvement since 2000.”

News highlights The teenager scored brace to help Ole’s side to a comfortable 5-2 victory over cherries. Bruno, Rashford, and Marshial on the score sheet on an impressive night at Old Trafford. Teenager Mason Greenwood’s brace helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to an impressive victory against Bournemouth as Manchester United grabbed their first five-goal leagueContinue reading “Mason Greenwood shines as United thrash Bournmouth.”

Chris Sutton has claimed if Fraser Forster ultimately turns down Celtic this summer, it will be a huge slap in the face to Neil Lennon and the club. Sutton believes the power is with the players in transfers these days and if Fraser truly wants to be at Celtic next season, the player himself canContinue reading “Chris Sutton: Fraser Forster have the power to be at Celtic next season.”

Liverpool look set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara in this summer’s transfer window. But the Reds may have to part company with some first-team stars in order to balance the books amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to Spanish publication SPORT, Thiago’s contract is winding down in Germany, and he has been in discussions withContinue reading “Liverpool set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, But some first team players will have to leave.”

News Highlights: Inter have confirmed the signing of the Moroccan defender. He will be moving to Milan from Real Madrid for £36milion. The 21 years old was formally on loan at Dortmund. Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Moroccan wing-back Achraf Hakimi fromReal Madrid . The 21-year-old has been on loan at Borussia DortmundContinue reading “Inter confirm Achraf Hakimi signing.”

News Highlights: Messi scored 700th career goal, but a draw makes the feat a bitter-sweet. The draw is the latest slip up for the blaugrana with the Laliga trophy slipping further away from their grasp. Antoine Griezmann was left on the bench in a development that left Athletico coach “without words” The legendary player hasContinue reading “Messi 700th career goal finally came on a bad night for Barcelona.”

Cristiano Ronaldo racked up yet another world-class long-range strike on Tuesday night as Juventus beat Genoa 3-1. With his side a goal to the good early on in the second-half, the Portuguese goal-machine strolled forward and took aim from 30 yards out. The defenders could hardly be blamed for backing off the 35-year-old but heContinue reading “Ronaldo scored a long-range masterclass against Genoa.”

Manchester United’s proposed transfer swoop for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish could come under threat from their rival Manchester City. City, who relinquished their Premier League title to Liverpool last week, are looking to significant additions to their playing squad this summer in a bid to reclaim their crown next season. Citizens boss Pep GuardiolaContinue reading “Man City joins Man United in the race to sign Aston Villa Jack Grealish.”

News Highlights: Miralem Pjanic is a culer in a deal expected to be around €65m plus add ons Arthur Melo to move the other way. Barcelona has finally announced that Miralem Pjanic will join the club at the end of the season from Juventus. The announcement was made earlier today, Monday, in a deal thatContinue reading “IT’S OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign Miralem Pjanic from Juventus, Arthur to move the other way.”

The inclusion of sailing in the Olympic Games is both a privilege and a burden. While providing aspirational dreams for competitors, the Olympics shape all competitive sailing, down to the Racing Rules of Sailing being updated every four years to sync with the quadrennial cycle. This trickle down impacts national sailing governing organizations which existContinue reading “Freedom of expression in sport: Athletes will no longer be silenced.”

News highlights: Bernie in second rant after Hamilton branded his comments “ignorant and uneducated” Bernie was of the opinion that black people are also racial, but insisted he is not ” anti-black” There has been calls to banned Bernie from formula 1 events when it restart Former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has launched intoContinue reading “Bernie Ecclestone doubles down on Lewis Hamilton comments on racism in second rant.”

News highlights: Barca title hope dashed at Vigo. Draw 2-2 at Balaidos against Celta Vigo. Suarez netted brace, his first since January. Barca title hope have suffered a big blow on Saturday as they were held to a 2-all draw by Celta Vigo, handing Real Madrid the chance to move two points clear at theContinue reading “Barcelona title hope suffer a big blow at Celta.”

News highlights: Former Barca striker Eto’o reveal what players must do to be the best player in the world again Acknowledge the brilliance of Messi and Ronaldo Mentioned Senegal and Liverpool striker, Sadio Mane as potential winner. Africans need to believe in the talents produced across the continent and vote for them to win theContinue reading “Former striker Samuel Eto’o talks what Africa must do to win Ballon d’Or.”

News highlights: Barca coach Quique Setien unhappy with speculation sorrounding Arthur Melo barca future Athur Melo still available and could feature against Celta Vigo on Saturday. Quique Setien says he has not been told Arthur will be leaving Barcelona for Juventus, urging the Brazil international to stay focused for the rest of the season asContinue reading “Satien unhappy with “Absolutely abnormal” Arthur situation.”

News highlights: Chelsea beat Man City 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Thursdays night. The Blues victory means Liverpool are 2019/20 with seven games left. The blues were also instrumental as Man City won the league in 2014. Liverpool came tantalisingly close to ending their lengthy wait for a 19th league title during the 2013-14 PremierContinue reading “Chelsea the middlemen again, as the win against Man City means Liverpool are premier league champions for the first time in 30 years.”

News highlights: Arthur agrees personal terms with Juventus The agreement pave way for Arthur-Pjanic swap deal Juventus and Barcelona expected to make announcement by weekend. The transfer window after the coronavirus pandemic will force teams to enter into swap deals to boost their squads to protect their finances, and according to Cadena Ser, Juventus andContinue reading “Arthur agreeing terms with Juventus paved way for Pjanic-Arthur swap deal.”

News highlights: Antonio Conte banned for one month Inter thriller ends in disappointment as they blow two leads in 10 minutes against Sassuolo. Skrinier also sees ready to make the matter worse for Conte men. Inter will have to do without gaffer coach Antonio Conte in the dugout for Sunday’s Serie A game with ParmaContinue reading “Inter coach Antonio Conte gets fifth yellow card, banned for one month.”

News highlights: The fight for the league continues this weekend as league leaders both go away Madrid will be hoping to overcome Espanyol in Barcelona While Barca take the fight to Celta Vigo in Vigo, Galicia. With just seven games of the Spanish season to go, there’s almost nothing to separate Real Madrid and Barcelona,Continue reading “La Liga’s top two Real Madrid and Barcelona are both away from home this weekend.”

Alexis Sanchez would have to agree to a pay cut if he desires to remain with Inter past the end of this season according to a report in today’s print edition of Italian daily newspaper Corriere dello Sport. The Chilean national team attacker is currently on loan at Inter from Premier League side Manchester United,Continue reading “Man Utd Owned Alexis Sanchez Must Accept Pay Cut If He Wants Permanent Stay At Inter.”

Steven Gerrard may not have won the Premier League title during his Liverpool career but there’s no denying he is probably the greatest player in the club’s history. For years, Gerrard dragged a fairly underwhelming Liverpool sides to trophies – the highlight, of course, being the 2005 Champions League. Gerrard could do it all. HeContinue reading “American watches Steven Gerrard’s best goals for the first time and films his reaction.”

Premier League club Burnley has condemned a plane carrying a banner declaring “White Lives Matter Burnley” that flew over Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium before Monday’s match between the two clubs. “Burnley Football Club strongly condemns the actions of those responsible for the aircraft and offensive banner that flew over The Etihad Stadium on Monday evening,”Continue reading “Burnley condemn ‘White Lives Matter’ banner at game vs. Manchester City”

News highlights: Meunier joins Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer The defender turn down PSG offer to see out the remainder of the champions league in August. Thiago Silva wants to stay for the remainder of the champions league. Thomas Meunier has signed a four-year deal with Borussia Dortmund, and the right back will leaveContinue reading “Thomas Meunier Signs Four-Year Deal With Borussia Dortmund, Thiago Silva also on his way out.”

News highlights: Madrid go top on head-to-head rule after Sociedad win Zidane don’t wants to talk about referees. Real Madrid are joint leader with Barcelona on the top of la liga table after a 2-1 win on Sunday night. There were few chances created before half time, apart from a Vinícius effort which was savedContinue reading “Real Madrid go top after a 2-1 win over Sociedad at the Anoeta.”

Photo credit (Getty Image) Lionel Messi was back in training Sunday morning, and it was not hard to see a little bit of scratches to his right leg after Friday’s 0-0 draw with Sevilla. The Barcelona captain was hacked down by Diego Carlos during the game and reacted angrily to the challenge, jumping up andContinue reading “Lionel Messi left with scratches after Barcelona’s clash with Sevilla.”

News highlights: Liverpool wants to sign kalidou Koulibaly to partner Van Dijk next season But are £32m shot of Napoli’s £90m valuation Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool vying for the Senegalese defender. The Naples have according to a reportedly set a firm price tag of £90m with several clubs are vying for his signature. TheContinue reading “Liverpool ‘are £32m away from Napoli’s £90m asking price for Kalidou Koulibaly’”

News highlights: Howe admitted playing in an empty stadium is a disadvantage for home teams. Bournmouth in the bottom three despite 2-0 win at Palace. Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe agreed playing behind closed doors will prove a disadvantage for all home clubs in the Premier League after Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace. First-half strikesContinue reading “Playing behind closed doors will erase teams home advantage.”