Category: Headlines
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Ballon D’Or trio announced
The final shortlist for the Ballon D’or award has been announced. The previous shortlist, which featured 23 players, only one of whom was British, was cut down to the remaining three by a committee of football experts from both FIFA and France Football. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer are the final selections to…
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UEFA warns Ribery he must toe the line
Former France winger Franck Ribery has been warned he must stand up and play for his country in the event of being called up, despite having announced his international retirement this summer. Michel Platini, president of UEFA, has spoken publicly about the Bayern Munich star and said the 31-year-old will have to play for…
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Southampton on brink of signing Alderweireld
Southampton are poised to confirm the completion of a season-long loan deal that has been agreed with Spanish La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for defender Toby Alderweireld. Alderweireld, who plays for the Belgium national team, is currently undergoing his medical with the south coasters and is set to be one of a potential three new…
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QPR set to offer Redknapp new deal
QPR are set to offer manager Harry Redknapp a new contract just hours after fresh reports surfaced suggesting the sacking of the experienced coach could be on the cards. The London club may have lost both of their two opening Premier League matches this season, but it seems that owner Tony Fernandes is not fazed…
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Roma officials in London as Chelsea target Benatia looks set for a move
As speculation of a London move for AS Roma star Medhi Benatia continues to mount, club officials are believed to have landed in England’s capitol to do the business of sealing a deal and landing a replacement in the process, according to reports that have emerged in Italian press this morning. Morocco international defender Benatia…
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Dutch goalkeeper confirms move to Spurs
A move to Tottenham Hotspur is imminent for Swansea City goalkeeper Michel Vorm, with the player having agreed terms with the club and confirmed the move himself via Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf. The 30-year-old Swans stopper, who is also a Netherlands international, has agreed a five-year deal with the north London side which will…
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London rivals offer safe refuge to terrified Brazilian
North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are hot on the case to sign Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa amidst reports the player has fled the Ukraine during the current political conflicts with neighbouring Russia. Costa is believed to have turned on his heels in a bid to seek safe refuge from the warzone that has…
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Bojan makes decision on immediate future
Barcelona misfit Bojan has reached a decision on where to spend his immediate future and he is opting for Premier League side Stoke City, according to reports that have emerged in Spain. Following weeks of discussions between the two clubs, the 23-year-old is believed to have finally been swayed by Stoke boss Mark Hughes who…
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Lampard to sign for New York City FC
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard is set to complete his move to the United States Major League Soccer this week. The 36-year-old Blues favourite bid an emotional farewell to supporters of the west London outfit in June following a 13-year spell as a Chelsea midfielder, and has confirmed he will head State-side join MLS newcomers New…
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Salah will NOT return to Egypt for military service
Chelsea’s Mohamed Salah will NOT be forced to return to Egypt to complete a period of national service with the military, according to reports emerging in Egyptian media this afternoon. It is business as usual for Chelsea’s Egyptian winger as he travels on pre-season duty with the Blues to Austria following news that previously stated…
