2019 October

'Everyone knows the situation' – Emotional Fabregas braced for Chelsea exit

With a move to Monaco on the cards, the World Cup winner admits “the occasion got the better of me” during a teary farewell at Stamford Bridge Cesc Fabregas has stopped short of confirming his move away from Chelsea but admitted “everyone knows the situation”, with Goal having revealed that he is closing in on a […]

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'Sometimes my passion takes over' – Hojbjerg apologises for Man City red card

The midfielder apologised for getting sent off on Sunday, with his manager calling his actions “silly” Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg apologised to Southampton supporters following his red card in Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.  Hojbjerg had earlier scored Southampton’s equaliser after David Silva put City ahead in the Premier League fixture – the Denmark international beating Ederson with an emphatic drive.  But James Ward-Prowse’s own […]

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Waratahs rally around injured Beale

The Waratahs will be rallying around Kurtley Beale in the coming weeks as the reality dawns that the star back may have played his last game for the club. Beale was stretchered off 41 seconds into the Waratahs’ bonus point win over the Bulls on Saturday night, with a “significant” patella tendon injury. Coach Daryl […]

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Fabinho was 'absolutely outstanding' against Manchester United, says Klopp

The Brazilian’s display for Liverpool against Manchester United pleased his manager Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised midfielder Fabinho for an “absolutely outstanding” performance against Manchester United. Xherdan Shaqiri’s second-half brace helped Liverpool past United 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday as they returned to the top of the Premier League table. Alisson’s error had allowed Jesse […]

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'He's got veins of ice!' – Returning De Bruyne thrilled for penalty hero Muric

Young Eric Garcia made his debut for Pep Guardola’s side, but it was another starlet who made the headlines in the end Manchester City made it through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night after a dramatic clash with Leicester City that included a fair few points of note, culminating in a […]

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Santos announce agreement with former Argentina manager Sampaoli

The Brazilian club are set to bring in the ex-Albiceleste boss, who will return to the sidelines for the first time since the World Cup Jorge Sampaoli has reached an agreement with Santos to become their new manager, the Brazilian club confirmed on Thursday. In the announcement, Santos said that while a deal had been reached […]

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‘Man Utd just can’t perform’ – Mourinho’s management & signings slated by Owen

The former Red Devils striker believes only change in the dugout will bring about a reversal in fortune for a side stagnating under their current boss Manchester United “just can’t perform” under Jose Mourinho, says Michael Owen, with mismanagement and poor recruitment leaving the club with little choice but to make another change in the […]

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Hazard warning sounded by Chelsea legend: Everyone wants to play for Real Madrid

Michael Essien represented the Blues and Blancos during his playing days but is hoping to see a current Stamford Bridge star resist the lure of Spain Eden Hazard may end up leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid as “every player would love to play for them”, but Michael Essien is hoping the Belgian can be persuaded […]

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Man City will still win Premier League – Bellamy

Pep Guardiola’s side may be seven points behind the league leaders, but the former Wales star expects them to take the crown once again Craig Bellamy says he expects Manchester City to defend their Premier League title despite Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table. City were tipped as pre-season favourites after winning the […]

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Peerless Virgil van Dijk leads the way as Liverpool ensure Christmas No.1

The Dutchman was a key influence at both ends as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds saw off Wolves at Molineux to open up a four-point gap Don’t feed the Scousers. Liverpool will be top of the Premier League tree this Christmas after gobbling up another three points at Molineux. The insults of the Wolverhampton Wanderers fans could […]

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