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Courtois set for spell on sidelines as Real Madrid confirm latest injury blow

The former Chelsea goalkeeper has become the latest player in Santiago Solari’s squad to suffer an injury setback Real Madrid have confirmed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury to the left iliac muscle. The Belgium international has joined an increasingly long list of players in the treament room at […]

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Brumbies teammates in training scuffle

A scuffle between Joe Tomane and teammate Ruan Smith has highlighted the Brumbies’ increased intensity as the 2016 pace-setters target the Super Rugby title. Wallabies winger Tomane and prop Smith grappled and engaged in a push and shove before being separated during training on Wednesday, hours before flying out to Perth for Friday’s clash with […]

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'I'm not the nicest man in football' – Chelsea star Kante disputes his popular moniker

The 27-year-old has admitted that he does not believe he is the most amiable man in the game, contrary to widespread belief Chelsea midfielder N’golo Kante insists that he is not the nicest man in football, claiming instead that he is just himself. The Frenchman is often lauded for his humble attitude and low key […]

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Chara pivotal to slowing down Almiron in MLS Cup final – Friedel

The New England Revolution head coach thinks Atlanta No. 10 is even more key than MVP Josef Martinez, but that Portland has an excellent counter The Portland Timbers will need to slow down Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron in Saturday’s MLS Cup final and Diego Chara will be “pivotal” in their efforts, according to New England […]

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The Copa Conquistadors: Madrid move an insult to 58 years of Libertadores history

CONMEBOL’s decision to stage the second leg of the final between River Plate and Boca Juniors at the Bernabeu is a shameful money-making exercise “You will see me fly through the city of fury, where nobody knows of me and I am (part of everyone). Click Here: All Blacks Rugby Jersey “With the sunlight my […]

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Messi and Suarez the world's best strike partnership, says Pique

The pair have between them outscored both Real and Atletico Madrid in La Liga season, leading their team-mate to mark them out for special praise Gerard Pique described Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as the world’s best strike partnership following Barcelona’s 5-0 thrashing of Levante on Sunday. Messi hit a hat-trick and assisted goals for […]

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Basque national team to apply for FIFA and UEFA membership

The Spanish region wants to dispute the World Cup and European Championship under its own flag and will make a formal request for recognition The Basque Football Federation will officially apply to make the region’s national team a member of UEFA and FIFA, which would clear the side to play at the European Championship and the […]

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Rabiot & De Jong rumours annoy Rivaldo as Barcelona ignore La Masia

The former Blaugrana star feels the Liga champions should be looking to promote from within on a more regular basis, rather than dip into the market Barcelona legend Rivaldo has questioned the club’s ongoing snub of La Masia academy graduates in favour of pursuing players like Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong. The Liga champions […]

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Solskjaer keen for first 'proper test' against Tottenham

Things could have been much tougher for the caretaker boss as far as fixture lists go, with a higher quality of opposition lying in wait Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not have hoped for a better start to his time as Manchester United’s caretaker boss, but admits that Sunday’s upcoming clash with Tottenham will be his […]

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'Unprofessional Bayern do not respect Chelsea' – Sarri blasts Germans over Hudson-Odoi pursuit

The German champions have made no secret of their wish to sign the young winger, angering the Blues boss in the process Maurizio Sarri believes Bayern Munich have not acted in a professional manner during their open pursuit of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 18-year-old attacker has attracted interest from the German champions this month, […]

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