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Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream

Man City boss Pep Guardiola confirms Sergio Aguero injury after ...

If you’re reading this, it means that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has turned 32. I look at what has been been a whirlwind year for him and what’s in store for one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers, whose admirable quest for continental club success is fast reaching its eventual conclusion. Continue reading “Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream”

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Would the deal work? 5 reasons for and against Philippe Coutinho joining Arsenal

Barça puts a price on Coutinho: They will ask for 80 million

Bayern midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on-loan from Barcelona, faces a summer with important decisions to make surrounding his future, as a Premier League return has been heavily mooted for the Brazilian playmaker. Would it work? Continue reading “Would the deal work? 5 reasons for and against Philippe Coutinho joining Arsenal”

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5 talking points to watch as Spanish PM confirms La Liga will return next month

Barcelona players in training today as they step up their preparations for next month

Spain prime minister Pedro Sanchez has today confirmed that La Liga can resume as early as June 8. Here, I analyse five things to look forward to, as the 2019-20 Spanish season is still to be completed with compelling storylines galore. Continue reading “5 talking points to watch as Spanish PM confirms La Liga will return next month”

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Ousmane Dembele’s doctor confirms winger to return in three months

Dembele limped off in tears against his former club during their Champions League win on Nov. 27

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele, who today celebrates his 23rd birthday, is progressing as planned in recovering from the hamstring injury that sidelined him indefinitely on February 3. Continue reading “Ousmane Dembele’s doctor confirms winger to return in three months”

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Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois provides training update as La Liga return nears

Thibaut Courtois has provided an update for supporters on his return

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois provided another update for supporters on Twitter today, as he prepares for La Liga to potentially return next month. Continue reading “Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois provides training update as La Liga return nears”

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Ajax’s Andre Onana reveals time has come to ‘take a step’, amid reported interest

André Onana Admits 'the Time Has Come' to Leave Ajax Amid ...

Andre Onana has confirmed his desire to leave Ajax this summer, revealing he is ready to ‘take a step’, following speculation surrounding a potential Barcelona return while Premier League interest continues from two London clubs. Continue reading “Ajax’s Andre Onana reveals time has come to ‘take a step’, amid reported interest”

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Still no inquiries for Timo Werner, RB Leipzig’s sporting director reveals

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner is attracting interest aplenty, with European champions Liverpool among those heavily linked. However, the club’s sporting director Markus Krösche has confirmed they’re still awaiting formal inquiries for their star man.

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Lautaro Martinez’s agent: Barca, Real, Chelsea & City have all called about him

According to his agent, Inter forward Lautaro Martinez has attracted plenty of interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs – with four top sides reportedly calling him about the 22-year-old.

Continue reading “Lautaro Martinez’s agent: Barca, Real, Chelsea & City have all called about him”

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Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops as ten-man Barca battle back to win ugly

Clement Lenglet wheels away to celebrate his brilliant header - sealing all 3 points for Barcelona at Betis

Goals from Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets and Clement Lenglet were narrowly enough as Barcelona recovered from a goal down twice and battled through adversity to snatch all three points against a spirited Betis display on Sunday.  

Continue reading “Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops as ten-man Barca battle back to win ugly”

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3 possible replacements for Ousmane Dembele at Barcelona

Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling - two of England's best - could be destined for big moves this summer

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. After Tuesday’s news broke about Ousmane Dembele’s fitness, Barcelona’s quest to conquer Europe again just got a whole lot more difficult. Continue reading “3 possible replacements for Ousmane Dembele at Barcelona”

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Barcelona 5-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Barca book Copa del Rey last-eight place

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Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a 5-0 home thrashing against Leganes on Thursday evening. Lionel Messi netted a brace, while there were goals for Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet and Arthur Melo off the substitutes’ bench as Quique Setien’s men cruised to victory without truly breaking sweat at times. Continue reading “Barcelona 5-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Barca book Copa del Rey last-eight place”

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Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid: 3 reasons why Los Blancos won

Real Madrid players celebrate Nacho

Real Madrid went top of La Liga overnight with an important 1-0 away win over Valladolid, courtesy of Nacho Fernandez’s second-half header – but what were three reasons for their latest win, as they extended their unbeaten run to 19? Continue reading “Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid: 3 reasons why Los Blancos won”