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Champions League last-16 preview: Bayern vs Chelsea – Blues playing for pride

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A repeat showing of Bayern-Chelsea feels like an unnecessary formality. Alongside their three-goal cushion from the first leg victory, the Bundesliga champions host a depleted Blues side this weekend. Will they finish what they started with ruthless aplomb, or can Frank Lampard’s men complete mission impossible in Munich?

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Champions League last-16 preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Who crashes out?

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After clinching the La Liga trophy last month, Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid side have a tougher challenge to come next. With a 2-1 aggregate deficit to overturn in the blue half of Manchester, Los Blancos have a difficult task ahead on Friday. Continue reading “Champions League last-16 preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Who crashes out?”

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PSG vs Lyon Preview: Can Tuchel’s men win Cup Final without Mbappe? Perhaps

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PSG made hard work of last week’s Coupe de France Final win against Saint-Etienne and face sterner opposition in the form of Lyon without star man Kylian Mbappe this weekend. Can they clinch a domestic treble before bracing themselves to play Italian high-flyers Atalanta in their Champions League QF on August 12?

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Dortmund complete £23m signing of Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham

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Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Birmingham City’s midfield wonderkid Jude Bellingham, having earlier agreed a £23m transfer fee. The England under-17 international signs a long-term contract and will be part of the first-team picture under Lucien Favre for 2020-21.

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Klopp and Mourinho respond to City’s UCL verdict, Guardiola demands apology

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp described it as a bad day for football, while Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho also questioned the logic behind City’s Champions League verdict – as Citizens head coach Pep Guardiola is demanding an apology from their domestic rivals.

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Achraf Hakimi secured, Inter now linked with move for free agent Malang Sarr

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A week after agreeing a £36m deal to sign Real Madrid’s Achraf Hakimi on a five-year deal, Inter are favourites in the race to capture another highly-rated young defender: new free agent Malang Sarr, having departed boyhood club Nice after 15 years with the Ligue 1 side. Continue reading “Achraf Hakimi secured, Inter now linked with move for free agent Malang Sarr”

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Bayern Munich agree £54.8m deal to sign Manchester City’s Leroy Sane

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After protracted negotiations over the fee, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have now agreed a deal worth up to €60m (£54.8m) for Manchester City winger Leroy Sane – who previously rejected extension offers to remain in Eastlands. Continue reading “Bayern Munich agree £54.8m deal to sign Manchester City’s Leroy Sane”

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Chelsea-bound Werner explains decision to join Frank Lampard’s Blues next month

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Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner has explained his choice to join the Blues in a £47.5m move next month, having become RB Leipzig’s all-time top goalscorer with a brace against Augsburg during his final Bundesliga appearance last weekend.

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Sergio Aguero undergoes successful knee surgery, no timescale for his return

Having aggravated a previous knee injury during Monday’s 5-0 thrashing against Burnley, the 32-year-old’s Premier League season appears over. He now faces a race to be fit for their Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid in August.

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Emre Can shows why he deserves more respect, after display vs Hertha Berlin

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Borussia Dortmund boast a plethora of attacking riches, but there are a few key players who remain unsung figures within their squad. The versatile Emre Can again proved why he deserves more respect and credit for his performances after netting the winner in an excellent overall showing vs. Hertha Berlin this evening.

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Freiburg 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Petersen strikes as visitors drop key points

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Nils Petersen came off the bench to score his second goal in three games as Freiburg battled hard to earn a 1-0 win over Champions League-chasing Borussia Monchengladbach, with a result that has significant ramifications for both sides. Continue reading “Freiburg 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Petersen strikes as visitors drop key points”

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Chelsea will activate Timo Werner’s £49m release clause, close to signing him

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In news which will put their Premier League rivals on alert, Chelsea are prepared to activate RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner’s £49m release clause as reports suggest the Blues are close to signing him this summer – under Liverpool’s noses. Continue reading “Chelsea will activate Timo Werner’s £49m release clause, close to signing him”