Tag: Frank Lampard
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The Greatest English League Champions?
There are some football debates that always get people talking … this is one of them. Just who were the Greatest English League Champions of all time? Here, we’re going to look at a selection of teams in a bid to answer that question …. Let’s start with … Manchester United 1998-1999 Manager – Sir…
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Andrea Pirlo on verge of New York City move
Embed from Getty Images Veteran Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has reportedly accepted an offer to join MLS side New York City FC. Rumors were rife this week that Pirlo would complete the move if Juventus were to win Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona, in which he is due to start. Spanish newspaper AS have…
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Lampard excited to face Steven Gerrard in MLS
Embed from Getty Images Frank Lampard has discussed the potential of playing against Steven Gerrard in the MLS when they join New York City and LA Galaxy, respectively. Lampard, who is currently on loan with Manchester City will join their feeder club, New York, at the end of the season, whilst Gerrard will link up…
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Barcelona midfielder Xavi agrees to link up with David Villa and Frank Lampard
Embed from Getty Images Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez has agreed a deal to sign for MLS side New York City FC, according to various reports in Spain. The Spanish midfielder has been a less than regular figure in Luis Enrique’s side this season, having lost his place to Ivan Rakitic and Rafinha, whom has shared…
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Lampard: Barcelona smack you in the face!
Frank Lampard has previewed the upcoming Champions League tie with Barcelona, saying they ‘smack you in the face’. The 36-year-old has come up against Barcelona 10 times in the Champions League during his career but has lost to the Catalans just twice. Lampard, who has said that facing Luis Enrique’s side is a daunting task,…
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Former Chelsea defender wants to face Lampard
Roma defender Ashley Cole is hoping to line up against his former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard on Wednesday night when his side face Manchester City. Cole, who like Lampard – left Chelsea this summer when his contract expired is currently enjoying life in the Serie A with Roma and will face Lampard’s new club –…
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Vincent Kompany praises Mangala despite shocking performance
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has praised Eliaquim Mangala despite the summer signing having a game to forget during City’s weekend’s win against Hull City. After a successful debut against Chelsea last weekend, Mangala headed in an own goal and needlessly conceded a penalty, allowing Hull back into the game. However goals from Edin Dzeko and…
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Kompany: Lampard has kicked started us
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes Frank Lampard’s goal against Chelsea will kick start their season. Scoring the leveller against his former club on Sunday, Lampard was praised by both fans of City and his former club. And, his captain Kompany believes that his goal will kick-start their season after a stuttering start. “Ever since…
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Mourinho: Lampard’s Chelsea love story is over
Jose Mourinho insists Frank Lampard’s love story with Chelsea is over after he scored an equaliser for Manchester City against his former club on Sunday afternoon. Premier League champions Manchester City struggled to breakthrough against Chelsea on Sunday at the Etihad stadium but it was Frank Lampard who came off the bench to rescue a…
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City sweating on Yaya Toure news
Manchester City face an anxious wait to discover whether midfield talisman Yaya Toure intends to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast at the start of next year. The 31-year-old is yet to decide on his international future and, if he opts against retirement, he will be the first name on the…
