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Football

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KDB feels cheated despite claiming ‘assists’ award

Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has sensationally claimed that he should have broken Thierry Henry’s record for the most number of assists in a Premier League season after he tied with the Arsenal great following his masterful display...

Lampard wants Chelsea to challenge for titles

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard wants his charges to focus on winning titles after guiding them to a top-four finish following a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Sunday (July 26). Goals from Mason Mount and Olivier...

Immobile hat-trick puts him clear of Ronaldo in Serie A

Ciro Immobile took a giant step towards calming the Capocannoniere gong in Italy following his stunning hat-trick in SS Lazio’s 5-1 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday. The Capocannoniere is the title awarded to the highest goal scorer of...

Cristiano Ronaldo shoots Juventus to Serie A title

Cristiano Ronaldo nailed his 31st goal of the season to help Juventus secure the Serie A title on Sunday night (July 26), as Juve beat Sampdoria 2-0 in Turin. It was Juventus' ninth straight title win. Juventus needed victory in...

Jamie Vardy makes history

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy on Sunday (July 26) made history when he became the oldest football player to win the Premier League’s Golden Boot. Vardy won the award at the age of 33 after finishing the 2019-20 season...

Man United, Chelsea in Champions League, Watford and Bournemouth relegated

Mixed emotions characterised the final day of the Premier League season as Manchester United and Chelsea qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season, while Watford and Bournemouth were both relegated. Manchester United travelled to Leicester needing just one point...

Salah refuses to commit future to Liverpool

Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah has refused to commit his long term future to Premier League champions, Liverpool. The 28-year-old attacker netted 19 Premier League goals from 33 games this season as the Reds romped to their first top flight title...

Bukayo Saka still undecided over Nigeria and England option

Young Arsenal star Bukayo Saka, who is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, may have to make a choice in the coming days. Up until now, he has remained undecided. The 18-year-old whizkid has attracted attention from...

Xavi tests positive for COVID-19

Former FC Barcelona midfielder, Xavi has tested positive for coronavirus. The 40-year-old made the news public on Saturday (July 25) via his Instagram page. Xavi, who currently manages Qatari club, Al Sadd, is asymptomatic and self-isolating."Today I won't be able...

Bozsz confident Havertz will remain at Leverkusez

Head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, Peter Bosz has insisted that star midfielder Kai Havertz will remain at the club ahead of the return of the UEFA Europa League in August. Havertz has been linked with a move to Chelsea as...
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