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Barcelona against new Rakitic deal, won't rule out summer sale - sources
espn.co.uk - Moises Llorens
Barcelona are not planning to offer midfielder Ivan Rakitic an improved contract and even though the club do not want to sell him this summer, they …
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Nike fined 12.5m euros for blocking United, Barcelona merchandise sales in Europe
espn.co.uk - Reuters
BRUSSELS -- U.S. sportswear maker Nike was hit with a €12.5 million ($14.14m) fine on Monday for blocking cross-border sales of football merchandise …
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Neymar in contract talks with PSG amid Real Madrid rumours - father
espn.co.uk - ESPN
Neymar's father has said his son is in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a contract extension, amid constant reports of interest from Real …
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Man United's Solskjaer and assistants must stay at Old Trafford - Matic
espn.co.uk - Rob Dawson
MANCHESTER, England -- Nemanja Matic has told ESPN FC he wants caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his backroom staff to stay at Manchester …
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Man City's De Bruyne, Stones, Fernandinho could return for Fulham clash - sources
espn.co.uk - Jonathan Smith
Manchester City have been handed a significant injury boost with Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Fernandinho in contention to feature in Saturday's …
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Germany's bold moves pay off vs. the Dutch, Spain still a work in progress
espn.co.uk - Gabriele Marcotti
Fifteen years at the highest level gives a national team coach plenty of sporting capital. Enough, for example, to survive both a humiliating …
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UEFA unveil Euro 2020 mascot Skillzy: Is it among 5 best or worst of past tournaments?
espn.co.uk - Chris Wright
With qualification for the tournament now well and truly underway, UEFA has revealed the official mascot for the 2020 European Championship. Skillzy …
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Benfica set to increase release clause of 'new Ronaldo' Felix amid Man Utd link
espn.co.uk - Adriana Garcia
Benfica want to increase the release clause in Joao Felix's contract in order to fend off interest from a number of clubs, president Luis Filipe …
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Mourinho's next move: Is there a club out there for the Not-As-Special One?
espn.co.uk - Nick Miller
It's been a tumultuous season for Jose Mourinho. "Aren't they all?" you cry, and you've got a point. But since his dismissal from Manchester United …
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Inspired by the NBA, Pogba and Griezmann deliver World Cup rings to France
espn.co.uk - Julien Laurens
CLAIREFONTAINE, France -- They had been waiting for so long, almost eight months since their day of glory in Moscow. They had been impatient, excited …
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England face sterner test in Montenegro after five-star win over Czechs
espn.co.uk - Derek Bilton
The Banker bet landed again as England kept another clean sheet when beating the Czech Republic on Friday evening, but the Dutch let us down as they …
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Transfer Talk: Real Madrid boss Zidane to block Liverpool move for Asensio
espn.co.uk - Nick Judd
The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media …
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Paul Pogba set to leave Man United for Real Madrid, Juventus?
espn.co.uk - ESPN
The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media …
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool want Asensio, Real Madrid boss Zidane ready to block move
espn.co.uk - ESPN
The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media …
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Germany's new generation impresses, takes first meaningful steps in program's rebuild
espn.co.uk - Nick Miller
You didn't think that merely Germany's worst ever World Cup campaign, relegation in the Nations League, a racism crisis and what seemed like the …
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Hazard, Batshuayi strike as Belgium ease to victory over Cyprus
espn.co.uk - Reuters
Eden Hazard marked his 100th cap with an early goal to set Belgium on their way to a comfortable 2-0 away win over Cyprus in their Euro 2020 …
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Maradona hails 'Tata-style' Mexico while slamming former team Argentina
espn.co.uk - Tom Marshall
SAN JOSE - Diego Maradona believes Mexico is on the right path under his former team-mate Gerardo "Tata" Martino and once again slammed the direction …
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Pogba and Griezmann are best friends who bond over video games and NBA. Their rapport is huge for France
espn.co.uk - Julien Laurens
"I have missed you so much bro," said one. "I have missed you so much too," answered the other. On Monday, the first thing Paul Pogba did when he …
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Schulz nets late winner as Germany beat Netherlands in Euro qualifier
espn.co.uk - ESPN
A dramatic late winner through Nico Schulz saw Germany beat Netherlands 3-2 in their opening match of 2020 Euro qualifying in Amsterdam on …
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Scotland limp to lacklustre win Euro qualifying win over minnows San Marino
espn.co.uk - Reuters
Scotland beat San Marino 2-0 to avoid a second humiliation of the week and get their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign up and running on Sunday, although …
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Netherlands vs. Germany - Football Match Summary - March 24, 2019 - ESPN
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4-3-3 1Cillessen • 17Blind • 4van Dijk • 3de Ligt • 22Dumfries • 8Wijnaldum • 21De Jong • 15de Roon • 11Promes • 10Depay • 9Babel No. Name Substitutes
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Tottenham's new stadium finally hosts first event, earns rave reviews from fans, media
espn.co.uk - Gus Elvin
On Sunday the public finally got to enter and see the new state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and while the day came over eight months later …
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James strikes to give Wales narrow win over Slovakia
espn.co.uk - Reuters
Wales made a winning start to their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign as Daniel James scored his first international goal on his competitive debut to …
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Child refugee Berahino's return helps Burundi reach African Nations Cup finals
espn.co.uk - Reuters
Saido Berahino's decision to play for the country his family fled when he was 10 paid off at the weekend as the Stoke forward helped Burundi qualify …
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Ronaldo can help me break records - Italy's Juventus forward Kean
espn.co.uk - ESPN
Italy forward Moise Kean has said he is learning from Juventus teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after becoming the country's youngest goal scorer for more …
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England boss Southgate wants to follow Sir Alex Ferguson example on young players
espn.co.uk - ESPN
England coach Gareth Southgate has said he wants to follow the example of Sir Alex Ferguson in getting the best from young players. Southgate, a …
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Alex Iwobi's movement and link play essential to Arsenal's rebuilding process
espn.co.uk - Michael Cox
Football is very good at comparing young footballers to previous greats -- there's a desperation to look for the next Diego Maradona, the next …
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Germany aren't used to being losers. Can Joachim Low turn them around before it's too late?
espn.co.uk - Raphael Honigstein
The Netherlands host Germany in the stand-out tie of this week's Euro 2020 qualifiers on Sunday (3:45 p.m. ET, ESPN+) and for the visitors' manager, …
Luis Enrique
Spain boss Luis Enrique praises 'unique' Ramos after 'Panenka' winner
espn.co.uk - ESPN
Spain coach Luis Enrique hailed captain Sergio Ramos as "a unique player in history" after he scored a "Panenka" penalty to give his side a 2-1 home …