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World Cup 2022: Nicolas Tagliafico praises Messi’s presence before tonight’s semi-final against Croatia

Lionel Messi of Argentina during the Argentina Training Session at on December 12, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Ahead of tonight’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia, Lyon left-back Nicolas Tagliafico praised Lionel Messi’s presence as one that will give their Argentina side a special advantage as they prepare to face the tournament’s runners-up from Russia 2018. Who will outlast the other? Continue reading “World Cup 2022: Nicolas Tagliafico praises Messi’s presence before tonight’s semi-final against Croatia”

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Report: Timo Werner working with agent to engineer summer departure from Chelsea

Timo Werner of Germany during the international friendly match between Netherlands and Germany at Johan Cruijff Arena on March 29, 2022 in Amsterdam,...

According to recent reports, which have only intensified over this ongoing international break, the 25-year-old – a £49m signing in 2020 – could be set to depart on a permanent basis once the current campaign is concluded at a cut-price fee after a disappointing stint in west London. Continue reading “Report: Timo Werner working with agent to engineer summer departure from Chelsea”

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Gareth Southgate’s contract extension felt inevitable, but is no less divisive

Gareth Southgate, Manager of England and Steve Holland, Assistant Manager of England pose for a photo after the England Press Conference after...

Gareth Southgate’s two-year extension announcement means, if all goes well, he’ll remain England manager until December 2024 – occupying the position for more than eight years, being their longest head coach since Bobby Robson. They’ve progressed considerably under his guidance and yet there remains an unwavering feeling he’s taken them as far as he can. Continue reading “Gareth Southgate’s contract extension felt inevitable, but is no less divisive”

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Tottenham complete £27m move for PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn

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Jose Mourinho has unveiled his third transfer as Tottenham boss, completing a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn on a five-and-a-half year contract after the pair agreed a £27m transfer fee. Continue reading “Tottenham complete £27m move for PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn”

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Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy aloft after their 1-0 win over Holland

Here’s a look at five hits and flops after Portugal’s slender 1-0 win against the Netherlands saw them lift the inaugural Nations League trophy in Porto overnight..

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3 reasons why PSG must go all out and sign Matthijs de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt remains undecided about his future but Paris-Saint Germain must do all it takes to sign him

With the teenage centre-back still undecided on his future, here are three reasons why Ligue 1 champions PSG must go all out to sign him this summer…
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Netherlands 3-1 England: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

Memphis Depay, Georginio Wijnaldum and super sub Quincy Promes (far left) celebrate during their SF win

Here’s a look at five talking points, as the Netherlands earned a 3-1 (AET) win over England to book their place in Sunday’s Nations League Final against Portugal…
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UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points

Depay wheels away to celebrate his Panenka penalty in stoppage-time during a memorable win

It was a frustrating evening for World champions France, as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam.  Continue reading “UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points”

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Sevilla and Quincy Promes: A partnership destined to blossom?

Promes joined Los Nervionenses on a five-year deal last month

Sevilla completed the signing of Spartak Moscow forward Quincy Promes, for a reported £17 million, on Spain’s transfer deadline day. Since arriving three weeks ago, the 26-year-old has made two cameo appearances, but with time, will be expected to justify why other clubs were wrong to pass him up.   Continue reading “Sevilla and Quincy Promes: A partnership destined to blossom?”