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Israel’s embassies around the world closed over pay dispute

No one was allowed into the closed missions, and services for Israelis abroad were unavailable. Signs bearing the word “Strike” were hung on railings and the outside walls of the Israeli embassy in Washington. ### A tweet from Elad Strohmayer, spokesperson at the embassy, said: “We’re on strike! … No consular services will be provided, […]

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Game changer Zaha obviously happy at Palace, insists Hodgson

The Ivory Coast international caught the eye for Palace on Saturday and his manager believes his display proves his happiness at the club Roy Hodgson lauded Wilfried Zaha as a talisman after his goalscoring display in Crystal Palace’s 2-0 win over Fulham and is adamant the “game changer” is happy at Selhurst Park. Palace had […]

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'Pogba isn't a Barcelona type of player' – Scholes predicts Man Utd stay and captaincy

The Red Devils legend has suggested that talk of a rift with Jose Mourinho has been overplayed, with the midfielder a key figure at Old Trafford Paul Pogba is not “a Barcelona type player”, says Paul Scholes, with the midfielder urged to stick with Manchester United and revel in a captaincy role entrusted to him […]

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'Salah wasn't looking for it' – Carragher defends controversial Liverpool penalty

The Reds striker won a spot-kick in contentious circumstances late in the first-half against Crystal Palace, which James Milner duly scored Jamie Carragher has defended the decision to award Liverpool striker Mo Salah a controversial penalty as the Reds faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Egypt international won a spot-kick following a challenge from […]

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Mexicans Abroad: Jimenez scores in PL debut, Lozano picks up where he left off

The new Wolves forward made an immediate impact, while ‘Chucky’ continues to find success with PSV Some of Europe’s top leagues returned to play over the weekend, and there were plenty of Mexican players involved in the action. Raul Jimenez had a fantastic Premier League debut, scoring a goal in the 80th minute of Wolves’ 2-2 […]

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Marseille have 'moved on' from Balotelli deal

The club’s president is already looking beyond the Nice striker, who is set to stay put this season Click Here: Germany Football Shop Marseille president Jacques-Henri Eyraud does not expect a deal to sign Mario Balotelli from Nice to be revived and would not confirm if the demands of agent Mino Raiola had scuppered the […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo: I look good because I am!

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner says that people around him like to see him dressed well and that it is an important part of modern culture Cristiano Ronaldo has laughed off the assertion that he is “obsessed” by fashion but he does pay attention to the little details that can make him look better. The […]

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Emery needs four transfer windows to transform Arsenal – Wright

He may be just one game into his Gunners tenure, but the Spaniard already has his critics and a club legend says he should be cut some slack Unai Emery will need three or four transfer windows at the very least to be able to take Arsenal to the next level, according to Gunners great […]

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'Juventus will always be a part of me' – Marchisio pays tribute to club after release

The midfielder wrote an open letter to Bianconeri fans after his release from the club but his next destination remains uncertain Claudio Marchisio told Juventus supporters that he is now one of them in an open letter following his release by the Italian champions after 25 years at the club. The midfielder became a free […]

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Lebanon ‘days’ away from economic collapse if no political solution to protests found, says central bank governor

Lebanon’s banks have been closed since the demonstrations, sparked by a series of proposed austerity measures including a tax on WhatsApp calls, began nearly two weeks ago. ### “It’s a matter of days, because the cost is heavy on the country,” said Salame, who called for an immediate solution to stave off the crisis while […]

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