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Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Erik ten Hag’s men dig deep in crazy eight-goal thriller

Reece James became Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as they completed a stunning second-half fightback against nine-man Ajax, but the visitors were brilliantly defiant despite tricky circumstances on a breathless evening in west London – where the scoreline certainly doesn’t tell the full story.  

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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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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?”