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Staying the course: Morata set to remain at Chelsea

 (180423) -- LONDON, April 22, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the FA Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in…

Chelsea are considering the possibility of keeping club-record signing Álvaro Morata this season, as recent developments suggest Gonzalo Higuain is set to join AC Milan instead of the west Londoners.

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Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Analysis as hosts wilt when it matters most

My thoughts on an intriguing clash in Turin, where Real took a commanding step towards this season’s semi-finals at Juventus’ expense. Why Allegri got his selection wrong, Real’s strengths and weaknesses as well as where the hosts must improve to stand a better chance in future…

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Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Ronaldo runs riot as holders seal big win

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace, including a fantastic bicycle kick finish to help fire Real Madrid ever closer towards this season’s Champions League semi-finals after a 3-0 away victory in Turin over ten-man Juventus.

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Critics should let Paulo Dybala progress in peace

Paulo Dybala of Juventus celebrates 0-1 goal during the serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on March 3, 2018 in Rome,...

Consistency is always the bridge between a top-quality player and one that can be described as world-class. The ability to showcase brilliance when it matters most, when the pressure is on with the game on the line; that’s crucial if you want to be considered elite.

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Why are Europe’s top five leagues bar Serie A so uncompetitive this season?

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In all of Europe’s top five leagues bar Italy, the smallest gap between the top spot and the second place is nine points. We’re only midway through January and yet the competitive aspect of an actual title race has seemingly faded away, but why?

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Juventus 4-0 Torino: Three talking points

The defending Serie A champions ended Torino’s unbeaten start to the campaign, whilst extending their own with a comfortable 4-0 thrashing in Turin against ten men. Juventus’ display was convincing, but what did we learn from the encounter? Continue reading “Juventus 4-0 Torino: Three talking points”

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Why a move to Juventus for Blaise Matuidi is a potential masterstroke

£18.2million pounds. In a transfer market littered with plenty of inflated prices for players, especially at the top level, it surely comes as a surprise that Serie A champions Juventus have managed to sign PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi for just less than £20m. Continue reading “Why a move to Juventus for Blaise Matuidi is a potential masterstroke”

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Bellerín confirms desire to remain at Arsenal ahead of proposed contract extension

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Middlesbrough at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Hector Bellerín will reportedly sign a new Arsenal deal within the next two weeks after the player publicly declared his desire to remain with the gunners in the long-term.

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