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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Nothing to be excited about
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Nothing to be excited about
There is nothing to get excited about when the Zimbabwe football family goes to the polls this year to renew its entire leadership from the Area Zones up to the […]
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Manchester United announce professional deals for George Tanner and Max Dunne
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Manchester United announce professional deals for George Tanner and Max Dunne
Man Utd have made two new additions as academy duo sign their first professional contracts at the club.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Tendai Ndoro in trouble
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Tendai Ndoro in trouble
Ajax Cape Town striker Tendai Ndoro will tomorrow travel to Johannesburg to meet with the PSL amid controversy surrounding his registration with the Cape Town club.
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Sunday, January 28, 2018
Manchester Giants Keen To Sign £50m Midfielder Before Deadline Day
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Manchester Giants Keen To Sign £50m Midfielder Before Deadline Day
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Rivals on the pitch and bitter neighbors on the ground, the two Premier League giants, Manchester United and Manchester City, have often taken their fights to the financial realm as well.
The most recent instance of this would be the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, with the Chilean initially touted to join Manchester City, before the Red Devils swooped in with a financially superior offer.
However, that might not be all for this winter window, and it appears that yet another target will be contested hotly by the Mancunian clubs.
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As per Express, United have entered the fray to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk, and are willing to pay the requisite £50 million to secure his services before Wednesday’s deadline.
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The major issue would be Manchester City, who have been heavily linked with the Brazilian for quite a while now, and will not seek to be trumped by their rivals yet again.
With Guardiola not having made a single major transfer so far this window, this is one swoop he will not be eager to miss out on after the Sanchez fiasco.
But here too, financial weight might reign supreme, as City, despite their financial stature, are apparently unwilling to splash too much of a cash for a single talent. This would certainly open up the doors for the Old Trafford outfit to make the transfer.
But it would be interesting to see how the 24-year-old will fit in the United squad, which is already well endowed in terms of attacking talent as well as youngsters seeking to make a concrete mark.
To add to that is the Jose Mourinho claim that the side might not have any more role to play in the few days left in the ongoing transfer window.
Regardless, the chance to spite their neighbors twice in the same month might be too good of an opportunity for the Reds to pass, and in less than a week, the record will be set clear.
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
Watford remain stuck in a rut after succumbing to FA Cup defeat at Southampton
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Friday, January 26, 2018
What Yeovil Fans Shouted At Alexis Sanchez
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What Yeovil Fans Shouted At Alexis Sanchez
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Manchester United were able to brag about the brand new signing, Alexis Sanchez during their most recent outing to Somerset in the FA Cup, where they faced League 2 side Yeovil Town.
As usual, the FA Cup encounter didn’t fail to entertain and going into the halftime the scoreline stood 1-0 to United courtesy of a late Marcus Rashford goal. The goal was the sole flaw from an otherwise strong home side.
But all eyes would be on the new no.7, Sanchez, who made the debut start despite several questioning his match fitness. Being deployed in the front three behind Rashford, the Chilean clearly played the role of a man around whom a team deserves to be built.
However, it would appear that not everyone shares this opinion, least of all the ever-ready for banter home fans. Apart from booing United’s new signing during the warmup, they were also notorious for a certain encounter during the half.
It would appear that when Sanchez was nearing the home fans, they screamed this out at him: “You dropped a tenner, Alexis”
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There lies the nature of the English game, where seemingly nothing is sacred, particularly not the Premier League’s highest paid player.
In fact, it would seem that this very attribute is what has gifted the Chilean with such comments. It is also in line with the generic brand of criticism being directed at him, with a desire for money being addressed as the reason behind his move to Old Trafford.
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal bid again for Aubameyang, Manchester United target next signing, Chelsea to seal double deal
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PyeongChang is under aim by terrorists
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It is not long till the beginning the Winter Olympiad in South Korean PyeongChang. The security of forthcoming Games has became “Achilles heel” for authorities in South Korea. Assessing the […]
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Dortmund boss wants 'clarity' over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang future
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Arsenal Fans Are Hating Jesse Lingard’s Tweet To Alexis Sanchez
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Arsenal Fans Are Hating Jesse Lingard’s Tweet To Alexis Sanchez
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With yesterday’s announcement, Alexis Sanchez is now officially a Mancunian, as Manchester United and the related parties enjoy the completion of the deal.
The Chilean is a player worth the insane measure of wages they decided to throw at him.
Although it’s sceptical as to whether the superstar would make any difference to the club status this campaign, the former Barca attacker would indubitably be an asset for the years to come.
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Some of the United players are also thrilled over the Chile international’s arrival. And one of those who’s keen to play alongside the former Gunners’ forward happens to be Jesse Lingard.
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Following the announcement of a confirmed deal, the English international took it to Twitter to compose a message to the newly arrived attacker:
https://twitter.com/JesseLingard/status/955521470591045633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.givemesport.com%2F1241621-jesse-lingard-is-getting-a-lot-of-stick-for-his-tweet-to-alexis-sanchez
Although fans of the Red Devils absolutely loved the tweet, pretty much everyone else seemed to despise it. Some of the Twitter reactions even claimed that the English midfielder might be the one who’s gonna get replaced by the Chile superstar.
This is the most embarrassing thing I have ever read.
— Darren Trawford (@DTrawford) January 22, 2018
Most embarrassing tweet of 2018 so far…
— Sam Baskett (@Sam_Baskett) January 22, 2018
He’ll put you back on the bench mate, you can milly rock with the other kids at your big 25 years of age.
— 
(@TheFalseNein) January 22, 2018
Enjoy doing the Milly rock on the bench 
— Gerald Magagula (@GeraldMagagula) January 22, 2018
Regardless of whether Lingard gets replaced, the addition of the ex-Arsenal anchorman would undoubtedly take the Old Trafford outfit to great heights. Now that Jose Mourinho feels complete concerning the offensive line, United could pose a threat to the league contenders from now on.
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Transfer news LIVE: Alexis Sanchez in Manchester United shirt, Arsenal fly in for Aubameyang, Liverpool latest
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Sunday, January 21, 2018
Alexis Sanchez reacts to mercenary claims on Twitter ahead of Manchester United transfer
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Alexis Sanchez reacts to mercenary claims on Twitter ahead of Manchester United transfer
Man Utd are about to sign Alexis Sanchez after he was labelled a mercenary by an Arsenal legend ahead of the move.
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Leitao hangs up his boots
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Leitao hangs up his boots
Zimbabwe rugby stalwart Jacques Leitao has retired from rugby, bringing the curtain down on a very successful international and domestic rugby career spanning over a decade.
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Friday, January 19, 2018
Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United chase Alexis Sanchez latest, Arsenal to get Mkhitaryan, Liverpool updates
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid? Which club could he join?
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
WATCH: The curious case of Alvaro Morata
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
David Moyes insists Chelsea have not approached West Ham over Andy Carroll transfer
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David Moyes insists Chelsea have not approached West Ham over Andy Carroll transfer
The West Ham boss' comments came after his side's 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup
Monday, January 15, 2018
Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-0 Stoke City
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Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-0 Stoke City
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Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United notched an important victory at Old Trafford in the Premier League after cruising past Stoke City 3-0.
Goals from Antonio Valencia, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku won the game for United.
Here’s how Jose’s men fared during the crucial home tie.
David de Gea: 7
Had another clean sheet to his name and denied Shaqiri by a brilliant save before the break.
Antonio Valencia: 7
Scored the opener after coming back from an injury-layoff. He made good runs down the right.
Chris Smalling: 6
Took time to settle in as he looked out of positions at times early on.
Phil Jones: 7
Continued his good form in the defence especially in set pieces and ball retention.
Luke Shaw: 7
Like Valencia, Shaw bombed forward on the left and looked composed with the ball while defending.
Nemanja Matic: 6
Had a better game off late and it showed how much good the break did for him.
Paul Pogba: 7
Another impressive display by the Frenchman as he showcased his skillset to perfection.
Juan Mata: 7
Created some beautiful pockets and spaces outside the box. Linked up well with the attackers.
Jesse Lingard: 6
Looked effective at times but was a bit shoddy with some misplaced passes.
Anthony Martial: 8
Was on the scoresheet and it was a delightful finish on the top corner as he lit up the left-wing position.
Romelu Lukaku: 8
Another fantastic display that marked a lot of work, physicality and presence of mind. Scored his 11th goal in the process.
Substitutes:
Marcus Rashford: 6
Had a chance after coming on but it was easy for Butland to save. Looked lively though.
Marouane Fellaini: 6
Had a decent show for the final 10 minutes in midfield.
Scott McTominay: 5.5
No notable impact after coming in the end.
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What TV channel is Manchester United vs Stoke on? Kick-off time, team news, odds and predictions
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Sunday, January 14, 2018
Oxlade-Chamberlain, Son Heung-Min, Harry Kane in Team of the Weekend
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Big Transfer Battle: Conte And Mourinho Fight For £53m Signing
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Big Transfer Battle: Conte And Mourinho Fight For £53m Signing
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Jose Mourinho is set to clash his horns with Antonio Conte again, but this time in the transfer division. The Portuguese tactician has now registered his interest over the Juventus left-back Alex Sandro.
The 54-year-old has been bothered by the shortage of supplies for operating on the left back position since his advent to Old Trafford.
However, the prestigious gaffer believes the £53 million-rated Brazilian would be the best piece to implement there and is now determined to endeavour for pursuing the Blues’ target.
Accordingly, the influential figure is pushing the wealthy club to meet the fee demands of the Serie A giants.
Regardless, according to Mirror, the Red Devils’ interest faces the likelihood of getting eroded by the summer.
Nevertheless, if Conte successfully convinces the hierarchy of the defender’s worth soon, there could be a showdown in the current window featuring Chelsea and Man Utd, with both clubs possessing vast financial prospects.
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Reportedly, the Italian club will let go of the talented defender if they could find a proper replacement. And their quest for a left-back has informed Paris Saint-Germain of the likelihood of the 26-year-old’s early departure.
Additionally, the cold war going on between Conte and Mourinho is expected to spice up the fight for the signature of the Brazil international, moreover backed by the financial prowess of their respective clubs.
Although the Old Trafford outfit is satisfied with Luke Shaw’s recent performance, the ex-Chelsea boss craves for the Brazilian defender’s services. And United would purportedly back their manager with extra transfer cash.
Natheless, they’re also willing to wait on the deal in view of the fact that Conte’s long-term prospect at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain.
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Man City back in for Shakhtar's Fred; Man United moving for Arthur
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Premier League Giants Interested In Signing Serie A Midfielder In Bargain £21m Deal
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Premier League Giants Interested In Signing Serie A Midfielder In Bargain £21m Deal
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Several of the Premier League’s elite clubs are in the hunt for Lorenzo Pellegrini, as per reports.
The Roma midfielder has attracted a lot of attention from a number of clubs around Europe this season, with his consistent performances for the Italian side catching the eye of several powerhouses.
The youngster’s stats are not too shabby either, with an impressive 21 appearances under his belt so far, scoring two goals along the way.
The most attractive part of Lorenzo to most clubs though, is his price. The 21-year-old is only worth a paltry £21 million at the moment – a figure Roma are desperately attempting to change.
Pellegrini graduated from Roma’s academy, and had been on loan at fellow Serie A side Sassuolo for two seasons.
His sudden burst onto the scene at his parent club this campaign has left the Giallorossi scrambling for their cheque book in a bid to give him a new and improved contract.
This would naturally see a rise in his price, but Roma fear that a big club may come in with an irresistible offer before they get the chance to do so.
Manchester duo and Chelsea are all keeping tabs on the young midfielder, and are eager to swoop in before each other to avoid missing out on a bargain.
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
OFFICIAL: Arsenal Star Completes January Move To Valencia
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OFFICIAL: Arsenal Star Completes January Move To Valencia
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Valencia have confirmed the signing of Arsenal’s defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin for a period of 4 and a half years in a transfer that is reported to have cost the La Liga club £12 million.
The most staggering feature of his new contract is the eye-catching £71.2 million buyout clause.
SkySports reported that the 26-year-old had rejected interest from West Ham United and Crystal Palace and sought the move to Spain instead.
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The Frenchman had been a part of the Gunners outfit for 10 years but was dropped this season and was able to muster only 7 appearances in all competitions.
During his tenure at the London side, he was loaned off to Lorient, Freiburg, and Charlton but was able to make a proper run from 2014. He won two FA Cups, in 2015 and 2017 with the side.
At Valencia, Coquelin will be hoping to aid the club’s efforts at making life hard for Real Madrid and Barcelona and continuing their knack for being an unignorably emerging side in European football.
Speaking on the club’s official site, he had this to say: “I have seen the team, they are going along very well, they are third in the table. I have watched their recent games, since I knew that the negotiations between the two clubs were picking up, such as the Copa del Rey game versus Las Palmas. They were very good. I believe that the players are doing a great job. Obviously, I am here to help the team and to help them hit their targets.”
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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Man City manager Pep Guardiola identifies Fernandinho successor in transfer market
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Monday, January 8, 2018
FA Cup fourth round draw LIVE updates as Manchester United and Man City find out their opponents
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Sunday, January 7, 2018
Coutinho fills multiple needs for Barcelona
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Saturday, January 6, 2018
Jose Mourinho needs another Manchester United player to have his Jesse Lingard moment
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Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona launch Philippe Coutinho bid as Liverpool eye Riyad Mahrez and Thomas Lemar
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Friday, January 5, 2018
Will United give Mourinho what he wants?
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