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Valverde confident Clasico won't attract trouble despite political climate

Wednesday’s El Clasico will take place with a political backdrop due to pre-game protests, but Ernesto Valverde expects no Camp Nou trouble.

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Dec 18th 2019, 8:06 AM

# Challenge

Flamengo boss confident Brazilians will prove they're better than Liverpool

Jorge Jesus is optimistic his side can overcome the Reds, but first they face his former employers Al Hilal.

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Dec 17th 2019, 10:10 AM

# Blow

Tierney to miss three months as Arsenal confirm shoulder surgery

Nicolas Pepe has been passed fit to face Manchester City, but Arsenal will be without defender Kieran Tierney for an extended period.

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Dec 14th 2019, 8:17 PM

# message

Inter cancel news conference in protest at publication of 'offensive' Conte letter

After an Italian newspaper published a critical letter about Antonio Conte, Inter cancelled their scheduled media session for Saturday.

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Dec 14th 2019, 3:11 PM

# give it freddie

Ljungberg hints at hope for quick end to Arsenal coaching uncertainty

Ahead of the clash with Manchester City, Freddie Ljungberg said it was “not so easy” to coach Arsenal without his own backroom team.

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Dec 14th 2019, 9:23 AM

# Challenge

Munster take on daunting task of beating reinforced Saracens away from home

The English side have welcomed back a raft of big names for the Allianz Park clash.

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Dec 14th 2019, 7:30 AM

# annoyed

Klopp hits out at German translator ahead of Liverpool's crunch match

The Reds boss was in a fiery mood ahead of the crunch game, telling a translator, “I can do it by myself”.

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Dec 10th 2019, 9:03 AM

# no hassle

Dealing with transfer speculation 'not hard at all', says higly-rated teen star

Salzburg striker Erling Haaland has attracted interest from several clubs including Manchester United.

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Dec 9th 2019, 8:02 PM

# Kingpin

Carty back at 10 as Connacht look for statement win on the road in Gloucester

Gloucester’s interest in the Champions Cup may be diminished but they possess real quality.

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Dec 8th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Looking Back

'I wasn't living the way I should,' admits Sterling

The forward feels he was not always 100% dedicated to football as he is now.

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Dec 7th 2019, 1:25 PM

# Don't Look Back

Manchester United is a 'closed chapter', says Jose Mourinho

The Portuguese boss is hopeful of another ‘beautiful reception’ when he returns to Old Trafford.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 8:34 PM

# Part II

AJ 'reinvented' for Ruiz rematch after seeking Klitschko's advice

Wladimir Klitschko has helped Anthony Joshua develop a new mindset ahead of his rematch with heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.

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Dec 2nd 2019, 11:08 PM

# New blood

Man City won't buy any players in January - Guardiola

No new faces will be arriving at Premier League champions Manchester City next month, according to boss Pep Guardiola.

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Dec 2nd 2019, 11:06 PM

# Speculation

'I don't talk about things that are not real' - Wolves boss Nuno not distracted by Arsenal links

Unai Emery’s insecure position at Arsenal has led to suggestions Nuno Espirito Santo could take over.

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Nov 27th 2019, 8:42 PM

# Teenage Kicks

Solskjaer to give Man United debuts to academy trio against Astana

There could be as many as 14 teenagers in United’s 18-player squad for the Europa League clash.

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Nov 27th 2019, 3:54 PM

# Best of Enemies

'You want to come?!' - Birmingham hit back at ex-boss Monk after Clotet blast

The Sheffield Wednesday manager was surprisingly sacked by the Blues in June.

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Nov 26th 2019, 6:20 PM

# opponent

Simeone: 'I don't think it will be just Ronaldo against Atletico'

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has told his players to focus on Juventus as a whole, not just Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Nov 25th 2019, 10:17 PM

# bale not out

Bale is committed to Real Madrid despite Bernabeu boos, says Courtois

The attacker has been hammered by the Spanish press since appearing with a banner reading, ‘Wales, golf, Madrid.’

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Nov 25th 2019, 4:32 PM

# Preview

Hope rather than logic sustaining Ireland ahead of qualification finale with the Danes

There is little evidence that Ireland can pull off the win they need against Denmark tonight – but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.

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Nov 18th 2019, 8:50 AM

# french visitors

Injury-depleted Connacht out for stirring win on return to Champions Cup

Andy Friend’s men welcome Top 14 outfit Montpellier to Galway this afternoon.

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Nov 17th 2019, 1:00 AM

# On The Road

Out-of-sorts Ospreys mean Munster have chance for perfect start in Europe

Johann van Graan’s side must not miss their opportunity to begin with a win in Swansea.

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Nov 16th 2019, 7:30 AM

# AIL preview

Cork and Dublin derbies to shape the top of the table in Division 1A

It’s fourth versus first on Leeside and third versus second in the capital this weekend.

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Nov 15th 2019, 7:49 PM

# Preview

Fringe players and prospects given chance to shine against NZ, but few spots against Denmark at stake

Mick McCarthy has already named his team for tonight’s friendly with New Zealand – just don’t expect many of them to be involved on Monday night.

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Nov 14th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Tension

'I'd imagine Sterling's not hugely enthusiastic about me' – Southgate

The Man City star has been dropped by the England manager.

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Nov 13th 2019, 6:43 PM

# xhaka can't

Emery: Xhaka 'not feeling good enough to play' against Leicester this weekend

The now former Gunners captain told his manager this week that he does not feel in the right frame of mind to feature against the Foxes.

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Nov 8th 2019, 5:27 PM

# Preview

'You have got to back your style': Friend's Connacht looking within for motivation as Leinster head west

The Connacht boss isn’t getting his side all riled up for the visit of Leinster, he’s pushing for a big performance no matter who the opponent is.

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Nov 8th 2019, 7:15 AM

# January blues

Lampard 'very happy' with Chelsea squad as transfer ban appeal date is set

Chelsea’s transfer ban is “a little down my list”, says boss Frank Lampard ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Ajax.

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Nov 5th 2019, 8:40 AM

# contact talks

'Mane is not a diver!' Klopp defends his star after Guardiola criticism

The Reds manager was frustrated to see criticism from the rival boss ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League meeting with Genk.

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Nov 4th 2019, 7:54 PM

# Preview

Eddie Jones' England have qualities to secure World Cup against Boks

Rassie Erasmus’ South Africans will back themselves to match the English power in Yokohama.

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Nov 2nd 2019, 12:57 AM

# slugfest

Gatland's Wales and Rassie's Boks to battle for final spot against England

The second semi-final in Yokohama promises to be a brutally physical affair.

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Oct 27th 2019, 1:15 AM

# Thriller

All Blacks clash with England shaping up to be a World Cup classic

Today’s semi-final in Yokohama will see Eddie Jones’ team desperate to bring the Kiwis down.

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Oct 26th 2019, 2:55 AM

# what crisis?

'Tottenham haven't forgotten how to play football' - Klopp

Spurs have struggled to find their best form so far this season, but Jurgen Klopp is wary of underestimating them.

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Oct 25th 2019, 10:58 PM

# Preview

All Blacks stand in the way as Ireland target first-ever World Cup semi-final

‘There’s nothing we can do about the previous results,’ said Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton.

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Oct 19th 2019, 8:20 AM

# Warrior code

It's do or die as Eddie Jones turns up heat ahead of England-Australia 'samurai' clash

The England chief is braced for the quarter-final meeting with rivals Australia in Oita.

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Oct 18th 2019, 9:13 AM

# KEY DUO

Liverpool receive double fitness boost ahead of Man United test

Alisson Becker and Joel Matip trained at Melwood on Tuesday ahead of the clash at Old Trafford.

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Oct 16th 2019, 4:11 PM

# Preview

McCarthy bemused by lack of positivity but few signs pointing to Irish win in Geneva

Based on the evidence of last weekend, Ireland will struggle tonight to find the result that can send them to Euro 2020 with a game to spare.

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Oct 15th 2019, 12:00 PM

# Preview

Prospect of win in Georgia puts Ireland tantalisingly close to Euro 2020 qualification

It won’t be straightforward, but should Ireland win tonight, they will dance out of Tbilisi…Flatley-style.

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Oct 12th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Preview

Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans

Joe Schmidt’s side can save themselves a nervous Sunday by winning with four tries in Fukuoka today.

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Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# temperamental

Mancini warns Kean after red card against Ireland

The Italy U21 star was dismissed for pushing Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott in the chest.

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Oct 11th 2019, 9:08 PM

# tensions

Southgate: English football must solve its own racism issues

The Bulgarian FA chief was upset with remarks made by the England camp but Southgate has tried to defuse to the situation.

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Oct 10th 2019, 9:38 PM