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Football

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Sarri praises Ronaldo’s big game attitude

Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has praised Cristiano Ronaldo's ability to handle pressure after the Portuguese superstar scored a brace in Saturday's (July 11) 2-2 Serie A draw at home to Atalanta. Ronaldo netted two penalties in Turin as Juve rescued...

Setien wants Messi rested

FC Barcelona head coach, Quique Setien believes club captain, Lionel Messi needs a rest as Barcelona chase the LaLiga title. Setien made the declaration on Saturday (July 11) after Barcelona kept the pressure on Real Madrid with a 1-0...

Griezmann sidelined with injury

FC Barcelona’S French forward, Antoine Griezmann has suffered a thigh muscle injury and will be out of action for the foreseeable future.Barcelona confirmed the news on Sunday (July 12) through their official media channels. Griezmann was replaced by Luis Suarez...

Gasperini gushes as Atalanta smash records

Atalanta's 2-2 draw at champions, Juventus on Saturday (July 11) saw the Bergamo club smash multiple records in a match that Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini said his side deserved to win. Duvan Zapata's opener for the visitors saw Gasperini's...

Burnley end Liverpool’s 100% home record, Sheffield United dent Chelsea, Man City win...

Liverpool's hopes of completing the season with a 100% Premier League home record ended today after being held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Anfield. At Bramall Lane, David McGoldrick scored twice as Sheffield United beat Chelsea 3-0...

Norwich relegated, Michail Antonio scores four

Norwich City has been relegated from the Premier League this season, courtesy of an astonishing performance by Michail Antonio, who scored all four goals to move West Ham further up the table and away from relegation troubles. This was Norwich's...

Football legend, Jack Charlton dies at 85

England World Cup winner and legendary Leeds United defender Jack Charlton has died at the age of 85. The Charlton family confirmed in a public statement that: "Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July at the age of 85." "He was...

Mourinho hopes to emulate Klopp

Jose Mourinho is under pressure to deliver silverware at Tottenham but has had an indifferent season so far at Spurs. With expectations mounting, the Portuguese manager has told the BBC he doesn't think it will take a massive investment...

Henderson out for the rest of the season

Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the current Premier League campaign with a knee injury. This was confirmed by the club's manager, Jurgen Klopp on Friday (July 10). Henderson picked up the injury during the second half...

UEFA conducts quarter and semi-finals UCL draw

UEFA has conducted the draw for the quarter-final and semi-final of this season's UEFA Champions League. The draw took place at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Fans are in for a feast as several mouthwatering ties were thrown up as...
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