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When does the summer transfer window 2018 open?
When does the transfer window open in the summer after the Premier League finishes? What is the latest that Manchester United and Man City can sign new players in August 2018?
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Football – Inquirer Sports
Gallant stand fails to save Ceres
A battling performance from Ceres-Negros wasn’t enough to overcome a star-studded Tianjin Quianjian side on Tuesday as the Busmen fell, 2-0, in their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League playoff at Tianjin Olympic Stadium.
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Monday, January 29, 2018
Dream Team FC
Mauro Icardi sparks huge speculation by posting ‘goodbye message’ on Instagram
Well well well… what do we have here then?
Mauro Icardi is one of the most sought-after players on the planet after developing into a world class striker at Inter Milan in the last few seasons.
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Icardi is one of Serie A’s best playersAFP or licensors
The fiery Argentine hitman has scored an incredible 89 goals in 147 league appearances for the Italian giants.
So it’s no surprise to see rumours linking him away from the club, particularly with Inter lying 13 points off Serie A leaders Napoli and not even participating in Europe this season.
And his Instagram activity on Monday night certainly won’t have quashed any speculation.
What do we have here?
That’s because Icardi took to social media to post a cryptic goodbye message with the caption ‘Chau chau’.
The text itself also translates as “being able to say goodbye is to grow.”
Curious.
Real Madrid are being heavily linked with Icardi as a replacement to spice up their front line.
All three members of BBC have struggled this seasonGetty Images
There are questions over the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema with Real’s famed ‘BBC’ all struggling with form and fitness problems this season.
So has Icardi just dropped a major hint that a move is in the pipeline?
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Sunday, January 28, 2018
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
Dream Team FC
Referee congratulates Edison Cavani on goal scoring record before booking him for celebration
He’s finally done it.
Edinson Cavani has become Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time leading goalscorer, after netting against Montpellier today.
CLAIM YOUR FREE £20 BET Sun Bets have this brilliant offer when you sign up and bet a fiverThe Uruguayan opened the scoring in PSG’s 4-0 win – his 157th in all competitions for the Ligue 1 giants and his 27th this season – to take him clear of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s previously held tally.
And to celebrate the goal, Cavani duly tore off his shirt and ran into the adoring PSG crowd.
Which, of course, meant the referee had to book him.
But not before congratulating the new record-holder with a very gentlemanly handshake.
Check it out.
CA-VA-NI 
Edinson Cavani is now the leading goalscorer in PSG's history!
157 goals and counting 
And yes, the ref did congratulate him before booking the striker 
pic.twitter.com/opMILGUeM6
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 27, 2018
Rules are rules, I guess.
PLAY DREAM TEAM WEEKENDER Pick seven players to win £5k!The 30-year-old – who’s been a mainstay in the side since joining from Napoli in 2013- has been the club’s main goal-scoring outlet since Zlatan’s departure in 2016.
The forward often found himself thrown out on the wing during Zlatan’s reign at the club, but still managed an impressive feat of notching at least 25 goals-per-season in all competitions since moving to France.
That includes the incredible return of 49 goals in 50 starts last season, when he finally played front and centre for the side.
GONZALO FUENTES Matador[/caption]
Meanwhile, today’s win comes at a very good time for PSG, who suffered a last-minute defeat against Lyon in their last Ligue 1 fixture.
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Friday, January 26, 2018
Dream Team FC
Martin Keown couldn’t hide his saltiness during Alexis Sanchez’s Man United debut
It’s always nice to watch a live game on BBC every so often, isn’t it?
Watching football on terrestrial tele is a bit of a collector’s item these days, after all.
CLAIM YOUR FREE £20 BET Sun Bets have this brilliant offer when you sign up and bet a fiverBut one major drawback of following FA Cup action on the BBC is having to sit through Martin Keown’s god-awful commentary.
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The former Arsenal centre-back – who’s perhaps better known for squaring up to Ruud van Nistelrooy all those years ago, rather than his ability as a defender – is fairly intolerable when it comes to match day coverage.
And in Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth round clash against Yeovil this evening – in which former Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez made his debut for the club – he reached new levels of salty and bitter.
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It seems the Chilean could do nothing right in the eyes of the Arsenal legend, despite easily being United’s most creative player on the night and duly earning the Man of the Match award (which, to be fair, Keown awarded through gritted-teeth.
Don’t believe us? Here’s the best from Twitter.
It’s amazing how pundits morph into unbelievable players when they finish playing? Keown slagging off some of the Utd lads touch/control is bizarre! He had the technical ability of a square wheel.
— Alan Tonge 
(@Alan_Tonge) January 26, 2018
This Keown agenda against Sanchez is ruining your coverage of tonight’s game. @BBCSport
— Stephen Howson 
(@MrStephenHowson) January 26, 2018
Even the FA Cup’s official Twitter account thought the idiot with the mic was being overly salty.
Despite what Keown would have you believe, Sanchez started his United career off by playing a key role in the opening goal.
Just before half-time, the 29-year-old used his pace and strength to break into the Yeovil box, cut inside the defence and pick out Marcus Rashford in the middle.
PLAY DREAM TEAM WEEKENDER Pick seven players to win £5k!And as the back-line hesitated to clear the ball, Rashford was happy to slot home from a mere three yards out.
Fairly pleasing debut, we reckon.
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Football – Inquirer Sports
Arsenal beats Chelsea 2-1 to seal League Cup final with City
LONDON — Two fortuitous goals helped Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 on Wednesday and seal a League Cup final meeting with Manchester City, providing a glimmer of joy in a gloomy domestic campaign. Both Arsenal goals received a helping hand from Chelsea defender Antonio Ruediger as the semifinal meeting of London rivals came to life after […]
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
walesonline - Football News
Why the win over Liverpool was a statement to Arsenal as well as Swansea City's relegation rivals
Swansea legend Leighton James discusses the Liverpool win, Lukasz Fabianski, Carlos Carvalhal and Arsenal in his latest column
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The Independent - Football
Bristol City vs Manchester City as it happened – EFL Cup semi-final second leg
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How Manchester United will look with Alexis Sanchez
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Monday, January 22, 2018
men - Sport
Manchester United reject Memphis Depay sends message ahead of Alexis Sanchez transfer
Former Man Utd winger Memphis Depay is continuing to impress in France for Lyon.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
The Independent - Football
Mauricio Pochettino refuses to blame outbreak of flu in Tottenham's squad for Spurs' failure to beat Southampton
Spurs were without Christian Eriksen and Hugo Lloris who were laid low by a flu bug that had been around the Tottenham camp this week
Saturday, January 20, 2018
The Independent - Football
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hails his side's mentality after comfortable win over Newcastle
Guardiola was delighted with his side's response to their first defeat of the campaign
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Cardiff City fans queue for hours to get their hands on Man City tickets as FA Cup fever grips Welsh capital
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Friday, January 19, 2018
Sport – The Standard
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.
The post Leitao hangs up his boots appeared first on The Standard.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Dream Team FC
Juan Cuadrado’s response to UEFA’s tweet is absolutely perfect
Juan Cuadrado has been quietly getting down his business for Juventus.
That business being a marauding winger flying up and down Juve’s right and playing in Champions League finals.
We’ll ignore the fact he picked up two yellow cards having only come on as a substitute in the 60th minute in the biggest game of his life.
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That face says it allAFP or licensors
Cuadrado first came into our minds when Chelsea paid Fiorentina £23million for him sending Mohamed Salah the other – no one mention hindsight.
The Colombian had an indifferent time at Stamford Bridge and Juventus brought him to Turin on a three year loan deal.
Here at Dream Team we always considered him as an out-and-out winger providing pace down the flanks and servicing the front men.
Well it looks like we could have been wrong about him all along after this Twitter exchange.
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#UCL pic.twitter.com/YMtAw2b8v8
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 18, 2018
me acabo de enterar que soy delantero
I just found out I’m an attacker #ForzaJuve https://t.co/Hjpxk45Sll
— Juan Cuadrado (@Cuadrado) January 18, 2018
Firstly let’s deal with the fact that Paulo Dybala is clearly on a different plane to the other two in this montage.
Anyway, Cuadrado’s response brings into question a very valid point – should a winger be considered part of the attack or midfield?
In the modern game a 4-3-3 formation requires attacking wingers on both sides with a goal threat through the middle.
A rare sight but what a kitAFP or licensors
But when you look at Cuadrado’s career numbers, he might be trying to save some skin by saying he doesn’t consider himself an attacker.
He has only reached double figures in the goal stakes once in his career, at Fiorentina in 2013/14, otherwise he has scored a maximum of five in any one year.
Taking his assists into account it does not look much better.
He managed 10 in total last season and only bettered that once before – again at the Viola but in 2012/13.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
walesonline - Football News
Craig Bellamy has just spoken for the first time since Ryan Giggs beat him to the Wales job
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
English // marca
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s agent says Man United will only sign Alexis Sanchez if the Armenian goes to Arsenal
This could be big news in the transfer saga of the season.
Mina Raiola, Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s super-agent, has had his say on how the Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United transfer will pan out.
The man who brought Paul Pogba to Old Trafford for a personal cut of around £40million has spoken publicly on the move for the first time.
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United, City, Chelsea, take your pickAP:Associated Press
According to The Times, Raiola is adamant that Jose Mourinho will only be able to get Sanchez to move to the red side of Manchester if Mkhitaryan agrees a move to the Emirates.
“Sanchez is part of the Mkhi deal, not the other way round,” Raiola is reported as saying.
“Manchester United is not going to sign Sanches unless Mkhi agrees to join Arsenal.”
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MISSING: Mkhitaryan from the United starting lineupAFP or licensors
Well, well, well.
It appears that the ball is completely in Mkhitaryan’s court and by the sounds of things, if he refuses to budge it could scupper not only Sanchez’s move to Old Trafford but also Arsenal’s pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal reportedly prefer United’s Anthony Martial as part of the exchange for the best player but the Old Trafford hierarchy are unwilling to let the French youngster go, especially after splashing £50million on him just a couple of seasons ago.
Raiola’s wallet loves a transferAFP or licensors
City dropped out of the race to sign the Chilean last night, as they said the package had become more expensive than that they agreed in the summer despite Sanchez having just six months left of his contract.
In a late development, Arsenal’s West London neighbours Chelsea have expressed an interest in bringing the 29-year-old to Stamford Bridge.
What do I have to do to get away from Arsenal?AFP or licensors
However, Raiola’s comments suggest there is only one realistic destination for Sanchez and it’s Manchester.
Particularly as his wage demands are astronomical at £350,000 per week and United are one of the very few sides who could afford that.
Come on Mkhi, put us out of our misery.
Monday, January 15, 2018
walesonline - Football News
The inside story of how Ryan Giggs got the Wales job and the important phone call to Gareth Bale in Spain
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Sunday, January 14, 2018
Dream Team FC
Liverpool fans go crazy for Andy Robertson after left-back’s performance against Man City
Forget Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson is the true hero at Liverpool this season.
The Scotland international – signed for a measly £8 million from Hull in the summer – has been blindingly good lately, well and truly nailing down the Reds troublesome left-back position.
CLAIM YOUR FREE £20 BET Sun Bets have this brilliant offer when you sign up and bet a fiverAnd in Liverpool’s stunning 4-3 victory over Manchester City this evening, Robertson had the game of his life up against Anfield villain Raheem Sterling.
Sterling has been emphatic so far this seasonAFP or licensors
In the clash with the Premier League leaders, Jurgen Klopp’s side pulled off a relentless pressing display that clearly rattled City’s defence and nullified their attack.
At kick-off, all eyes were firmly on Sterling – a Liverpool favourite before his move to the Etihad in 2015 – who’s scored 14 times in the league so far this season.
PLAY DREAM TEAM WEEKENDER Pick seven players to win £10k!But it all went a bit wrong for the winger, who was jeered throughout by the Anfield crowd, while Robertson marked him out of the game.
As you’d expect, a large portion of Twitter was very impressed.
One moment, late in the second-half when everyone was exhausted (including viewers in the stadium and at home), Robertson kept up his tremendous pressing play and absolutely terrified City’s back-line.
Starting off on the right flank with Bernardo Silva, Robertson chased down the Portuguese winger – who had no choice but to pass backwards to Kyle Walker.
Walker received the ball, but Robertson kept going.
And he only continues his pursuit when the right-back picks out John Stones in the middle.
Stones quickly swivels and picks out his goalkeeper, but the Liverpool defender doesn’t stop running.
This tiki-taka stuff is risky business; Robertson closes down Ederson who quickly passes to Nicolas Otamendi.
It gets tricky here for the big centre-back, who has no where else to play the ball as Roberto Firmino closes in.
Otamendi inevitably panics and loses the ball, much to the delight of the crowd.
Brilliant work all round.
More of the same, please?
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