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Benfica President: Joao Felix One of Portugal's Best Since Cristiano Ronaldo
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has called Joao Felix one of the best talents to emerge from Portugal since Cristiano Ronaldo. The club's chief recently spoke to Tuttosport (h/t Calciomercato.com)
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Cyprus vs. Belgium: Euro 2020 Qualifying Odds, Live Stream, TV Info
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Belgium will look to carve out a clear advantage at the top of Group I by beating Cyprus on Sunday to press ahead in their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. Cyprus sit level at the summit after thumping
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Netherlands vs. Germany: Euro 2020 Qualifying Odds, Live Stream, TV Info
Bleacher Report - Christopher Simpson
Germany open their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with what could be their most difficult test, as they travel to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam to take on the Netherlands on Sunday. Die Mannschaft
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Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez Lead Mexico to 3-1 Friendly Win over Chile
Bleacher Report - Megan Armstrong
Gerardo "Tata" Martino officially began his reign as Mexico's manager with an encouraging 3-1 win in an international friendly against Chile on Friday night. Mexico delivered a show for the 49,617 fans
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Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina Friendly Against Morocco with Groin Injury
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Argentina forward Lionel Messi will miss his country's friendly with Morocco on Tuesday after picking up a groin injury. As relayed by Goal's Daniel Edwards, the team's Twitter account confirmed Messi
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Eric Dier Out of England Euro 2020 Qualifier vs. Montenegro with Muscle Injury
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
England will be without Eric Dier for Monday's UEFA European Championship qualifier against Montenegro due to injury. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder hobbled out of the team's 5-0 win over the Czech on
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Lionel Messi, Argentina Struggle in 3-1 Friendly Loss to Venezuela
Bleacher Report - Joseph Zucker
Venezuela defeated Argentina 3-1 in an international friendly Friday at Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. Salomon Rondon opened the scoring for Venezuela in the sixth minute, with Jhon Murillo and Josef finding
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Raheem Sterling Leads England to Easy Euro 2020 Qualifier Win vs. Czech Republic
Bleacher Report - Rob Blanchette
England successfully began 2020 UEFA European Championship qualifying after a 5-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Friday. Raheem Sterling's extraordinary form continued as the forward scored a hat-trick,
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal Held to Stalemate by Ukraine in Euro 2020 Qualifying
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
Portugal got the defence of their UEFA European Championship off to a frustrating start on Friday at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine in their Group B qualifying
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Antoine Griezmann Inspires France to Easy Moldova Win in Euro 2020 Qualifying
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
World champions France got their UEFA European Championship qualifying campaign off to an ideal start on Friday as they beat Moldova 4-1 at Zimbru Stadium. It took France 24 minutes to break the deadlock,
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Paul Gascoigne Says He's Set to Play for Tottenham Legends at Stadium Test Event
Bleacher Report - Rob Blanchette
Tottenham Hotspur icon Paul Gascoigne has said he is ready to feature in a Spurs legends team at a test event for the club's new stadium. Spurs will host an Inter Milan XI in the game scheduled for Saturday,
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Rui Costa Hails 'Extraordinary' Joao Felix Amid Man United and Juventus Rumours
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
Benfica sporting director Rui Costa has heaped praise on the club's "extraordinary" star Joao Felix and has admitted they will struggle to keep hold of him this summer. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough
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Report: Barcelona Open to Philippe Coutinho £90M Sale Amid Man United Rumours
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
Barcelona would reportedly be open to selling midfielder Philippe Coutinho if they were to receive an offer of £90 million this summer. According to Moises Llorens of ESPN FC, while the player wants to
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Thibaut Courtois Says He's 'One of the Best' Amid Criticism from Spanish Media
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he still considers himself to be one of the world's best in his position despite his recent struggles. Courtois made the switch to Los Blancos from Chelsea
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Jadon Sancho Retweeted Rio Ferdinand Post Advocating Manchester United Switch
Bleacher Report - Rob Blanchette
Rio Ferdinand has expressed his desire to see Jadon Sancho join Manchester United, and the Borussia Dortmund player retweeted an article quoting the former England captain's comments. Goal posted an interview
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Neymar Charged by UEFA over VAR Outburst After PSG's Champions League Loss
Bleacher Report - Matt Jones
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been charged by UEFA for his conduct after his side's elimination from the Champions League against Manchester United, per BBC Sport. After the Premier League side
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Romelu Lukaku: Working with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Manchester United 'Changed Me'
Bleacher Report - Rob Blanchette
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has said training with Zlatan Ibrahimovic changed the way he plays football. The Swede left Old Trafford to join MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy 12 months ago, and has
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Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness Says He Knows How Man City Fund Transfers
Bleacher Report - Christopher Simpson
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has suggested he knows how Manchester City's spending in the transfer market is funded. City boss Pep Guardiola joined the Sky Blues from Bayern in 2016, and he has
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Report: Ander Herrera Expected to Remain at Manchester United Amid PSG Rumours
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Ander Herrera is not set to leave Manchester United, despite recent reports suggesting the Spaniard is on the verge of agreeing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Liam Corless of the Manchester Evening
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What Will It Take for Real Madrid to Sign David De Gea from Manchester United?
Bleacher Report - Dean Jones
When Thibaut Courtois joined Real Madrid from Chelsea, the possibility of David De Gea ever moving to the Santiago Bernabeu seemed over. His chance had come and gone. That night in 2015—the one when a
FIFA 19
FIFA 19 Tutorial: How to Get the Best out of France
Bleacher Report - B/R Video
If you really want to make France play like world champions on FIFA, you are going to need to make some changes. Don't just go with the default settings; make these tweaks and you will be unstoppable.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner Says He Could Leave Arsenal Despite Talks over New Contract
Bleacher Report - Christopher Simpson
Arsenal defender Stephan Lichtsteiner has said that while there have been discussions of a new contract at the club, he could leave in the summer in search of more game time. The Switzerland international
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Wayne Rooney Says Louis van Gaal Better Tactically Than Sir Alex Ferguson
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Wayne Rooney has said Louis van Gaal was the most tactically adept coach he worked with during his career, despite spending nine seasons under managerial legend Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
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Gareth Bale Says Reported Problems with Cristiano Ronaldo 'Were Never There'
Bleacher Report - Christopher Simpson
Gareth Bale has denied ever having a rift with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo during the latter's time at the club. The pair were part of Los Blancos' forward line from when Bale joined
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Eden Hazard Says Zinedine Zidane Was His Inspiration to Start Playing
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard has continued his flirtation with Real Madrid after again calling reappointed manager Zinedine Zidane his idol, adding that it was because of the Frenchman he started playing
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Nicolas Tagliafico 'Enjoying' Ajax Time but Says Barcelona Interest Is 'Great'
Bleacher Report - Christopher Simpson
Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico said "it's great" to hear of interest from the likes of Barcelona, but he is not thinking about the future as he is "enjoying life" with the Dutch club. Per MailOnline,
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David Alaba 'Happy' at Bayern Munich but 'Can Imagine' Premier League Switch
Bleacher Report - Christopher Simpson
Bayern Munich's David Alaba has said that while he's "happy" with the Bavarian club, he would be open to a move to the Premier League or La Liga. Alaba has two years remaining on his contract in Germany,
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney Says Liverpool Premier League Title Win 'Would Be a Nightmare'
Bleacher Report - Tom Sunderland
Liverpool winning the Premier League title this season "would be a nightmare" result, former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney has said. Rooney, 33, grew up an Everton supporter before
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Spain vs. Norway: Euro 2020 Qualifying Odds, Live Stream and TV Info
Bleacher Report - Rob Blanchette
Spain and Norway begin their 2020 UEFA European Championship qualifying campaigns in Group F on Saturday. Valencia's Mestalla Stadium will host the match, with Spain hoping to repeat their phenomenal success