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Champions League MD1 Group Stage Previews: Lazio-Dortmund, Inter-Gladbach

Seven reasons why we love the Champions League, including Jose Mourinho, PSG and the music

A look ahead to two intriguing Italy vs Germany club encounters from MD1 as the Champions League group stages return in midweek. Lazio host Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night before Inter welcome Borussia Monchengladbach back to Europe’s elite club competition after a three-year absence. Which players will shine for their respective sides here? Continue reading “Champions League MD1 Group Stage Previews: Lazio-Dortmund, Inter-Gladbach”

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Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here

Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku at the fore as Inter hammer ...

Antonio Conte hopes he can lead Inter Milan to their first major trophy for nine years on Friday, after watching them thump Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in an emphatic semi-final victory. Standing in their way are a side with serious pedigree in this competition, Sevilla. Having stunned Manchester United, Julen Lopetegui’s men are quietly confident of victory themselves… Continue reading “Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here”

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Talking points and compelling storylines to watch, as Italian football set to return

Serie A can resume training in May as Italy begins to ease ...

The 2019-20 Serie A campaign resumes this weekend, with almost one-third of the season still to complete. There are plenty of storylines which need closure, from Juventus’ toughest title race in years to the chase for European qualification.  Continue reading “Talking points and compelling storylines to watch, as Italian football set to return”

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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.

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Inter Milan 1-2 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Ansu Fati makes Champions League history

Ansu Fati created Champions League history with his winner off the substitutes' bench against Inter Milan

Barcelona snapped an eight-match winless run away against Italian sides, as goals from Carles Perez and substitute Ansu Fati helped Ernesto Valverde’s men to an impressive victory – while confining Inter Milan to the Europa League knockout stages in 2020.  Continue reading “Inter Milan 1-2 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Ansu Fati makes Champions League history”

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Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points

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Belgium became the first team to book their Euro 2020 place with a record-equalling 9-0 home thrashing in their qualifier against San Marino on Thursday. Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was again among the goals while there were strikes for a forgotten man and talented teenager too. Continue reading “Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points”

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Euro deadline day: PSG sign Keylor Navas and Mauro Icardi

The Ligue 1 champions have bolstered their options with two intriguing deadline day moves, Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas on a four-year deal and Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi on-loan with a £60m (£54.3m) option to buy next summer.

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Everton close to £36m deal for Juventus wonderkid Moise Kean

Everton are close to confirming a massive coup this summer, with Juventus’ teenage wonderkid Moise Kean set to compete a £36m (£27.5m initial, £9m add-ons) move this weekend.

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PSG 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops

Rashford (second from left) and his teammates celebrate the 21-year-old's stoppage-time penalty

Manchester United’s dramatic 3-1 away win vs. PSG sees them progress into the Champions League quarter-finals, but which players struggled while others excelled on a remarkable night in Paris? Continue reading “PSG 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops

Rashford - who also picked up an injury in the first-half - pictured here, battling with Salah and Wijnaldum

An injury-hit Manchester United side held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Old Trafford – but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading “Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial sidelined for three weeks, Solskjaer confirms

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Manchester United’s attacking duo Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial will be sidelined for three weeks with their respective injuries suffered against PSG in midweek – missing key upcoming games.  Continue reading “Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial sidelined for three weeks, Solskjaer confirms”

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Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points

Pogba and Lingard (far left) celebrate with some of their teammates during a memorable fourth-round win

Manchester United’s winning streak extended to eight after a 3-1 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Friday evening. Here are 5 talking points from an intriguing clash at the Emirates. Continue reading “Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points”