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Eddie Howe hits back at comments on Newcastle's €243 million spending spree
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently included the Magpies in a list of clubs he suggested have ‘no ceiling’.
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Oct 28th 2022, 2:23 PM
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Antonio Conte responds to Jurgen Klopp criticism
The Liverpool boss was unimpressed by Tottenham’s approach at the weekend.
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May 11th 2022, 11:21 AM
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Sean Dyche responds after Jurgen Klopp accuses Burnley of putting players’ safety at risk
The Clarets boss has insisted player welfare is ‘off the scale’.
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Dec 28th 2021, 8:13 PM
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China hit back at Ozil by cutting him from Pro Evolution Soccer
The German star will not be appearing in the Chinese version of the popular video game.
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Dec 19th 2019, 1:19 PM
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'I'll give you some advice for an article' - Antonio Conte laughs off criticism from journalist
The Nerazzurri boss was not in the mood to hear suggestions from a reporter ahead of the midweek clash in the Champions League
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Oct 22nd 2019, 9:36 PM
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'Maybe he can play Giroud' - Deschamps responds to Lampard's Kante plea
The Chelsea boss urged the France manager not to select the 28-year-old.
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Oct 4th 2019, 12:55 PM
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Romelu Lukaku hits back at Gary Neville, critics of his weight
The Belgian joined Inter in a €65 million move earlier this month after two years at Man United.
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Sep 1st 2019, 2:46 PM
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Frank Lampard not 'too concerned' with Jose Mourinho's selection criticism
After his former manager questioned his team selection, the Blues boss responded during his press conference.
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Aug 12th 2019, 12:55 AM
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'You see men grabbing their sacks' - US star Alex Morgan responds to critics of celebration against England
After facing criticism over her antics in the World Cup semi-final, the American striker has provided a passionate defence.
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Jul 5th 2019, 2:58 PM
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Roma say club legend Totti's claims are 'far from reality'
The former footballer officially stepped down as a club director on Monday.
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Jun 18th 2019, 5:16 PM
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Klopp on Pogba questions: 'Does somebody ask Mourinho about Gini Wijnaldum?'
Despite some journalist’s best attempts, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was not interested in talking for too long about Paul Pogba.
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Dec 14th 2018, 6:09 PM
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'You cannot buy class!' - Mourinho slams Man City after 'All or Nothing' documentary
City released an eight-part series showing their title-winning journey from last season but the Red Devils boss was not impressed
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Aug 18th 2018, 3:01 PM
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Fifa to take action over Palestinan FA chief's Messi comment
Jibril Rajoub had demanded that the Barcelona star not take part in the pre-World Cup friendly against Israel.
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Jun 14th 2018, 9:28 PM
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Balotelli takes aim at offensive banner displayed in Italy friendly
The former Manchester City striker scored as his country beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Monday.
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May 29th 2018, 11:45 AM
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'Why is Mesut the only player Keown criticises?'
The Arsenal attacking midfielder’s representative has launched a scathing attack on the former Arsenal defender.
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May 9th 2018, 9:20 PM
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Pochettino says the FA's controversial Harry Kane tweet was 'embarrassing'
The Tottenham boss has criticised the Football Association for a joke about their FA Cup semi-final defeat.
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Apr 27th 2018, 7:27 PM
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Oxlade-Chamberlain hits back at 'stupid' Neville and Henry criticism
Questions were asked of the England international following a summer move from Arsenal to Liverpool.
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Mar 5th 2018, 7:14 PM
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'I just know that we African players are proud of ourselves'
Andre Ayew has hit back at West Ham’s sacked director of recruitment Tony Henry.
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Feb 9th 2018, 11:19 AM
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Man United fans respond to Mourinho criticism
The club’s Supporters’ Trust have issued a statement in response to the Portuguese coach’s remarks.
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Feb 4th 2018, 11:22 PM
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Mourinho blasts Paul Scholes for Pogba criticism
The Red Devils boss has accused the former England international of being unfairly critical of his team.
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Jan 1st 2018, 8:43 PM
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'I hope that you enjoy the game more than some of you did against Tottenham'
The match on Saturday was not a classic but Jose Mourinho used his notes to compliment his players.
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Oct 31st 2017, 6:07 PM
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'I told you we have some' – Wilshere snaps back at controversial Deeney comments
After the Watford striker called out Arsenal last weekend, the Gunners midfielder responded following a Europa League victory.
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Oct 19th 2017, 11:21 PM
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'I'm way above' Bouchard 'cheat' blast, says Sharapova
The Canadian has been long seen as the Russian’s heir in the sport’s marketability stakes.
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Apr 27th 2017, 8:46 PM
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A 'sore loser' who 'fannies about' - Iceland hit back at Ronaldo
In an astonishing rant, Karu Arnason responded to the Portugal star’s harsh words
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Jun 15th 2016, 1:57 PM
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Louis van Gaal unhappy with Paul Scholes' criticism
The Dutch manager will not ask Ryan Giggs to speak to the former midfielder about his comments.
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Feb 12th 2016, 9:10 AM
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Ryan Shawcross responds brilliantly to Diego Costa's BO jibe
Meanwhile, Stoke confirmed that one of their stewards has accused the Chelsea player of deliberately stamping on his foot.
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Nov 9th 2015, 2:15 PM
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Dani Alves attacks 'moronic' Shearer over Fred criticism
The former England captain reportedly criticised the player when speaking to a Brazilian website.
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Jun 22nd 2014, 2:02 PM
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Paul Pogba says Man United disrespected him
“I was training alone for one week. They told me to go in the gym. I said, ‘I am not an athlete, I am a footballer.”‘
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May 2nd 2014, 11:44 AM
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Ince, Southgate query Campbell racism claims
The former England defender has been accused of harming the drive to tackle the issue.
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Mar 4th 2014, 2:56 PM
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Manuel Pellegrini hits back at Jose Mourinho
The Chelsea manager claimed that the London club are the “little horse” in the title race.
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Feb 8th 2014, 6:25 AM
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Moyes makes light of Mourinho's Rooney claim
The Chelsea boss recently suggested that United would only be willing to sell Rooney to a foreign club.
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Jan 18th 2014, 9:52 AM
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Defiant Joe Kinnear hits back at Shearer jibes
The incoming Director of Football castigated the former boss for playing Damien Duff at left-back.
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Jun 23rd 2013, 10:49 PM
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Ferguson has no sympathy for Mancini following 'fear' comments
The City boss suggested certain teams underperform against United.
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Apr 13th 2013, 1:26 PM
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Defence case: David Luiz aims to silence critics
The Chelsea defender admits he is not happy with the criticism that’s been levelled at him in recent times.
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Dec 13th 2012, 7:00 AM
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'I have nothing against Jim McGuinness' says banned journalist
The Belfast Telegraph writer Declan Bogue says he doesn’t know why the Donegal boss felt ‘degraded’ by his book.
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Sep 25th 2012, 6:37 PM
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Spain are not boring to watch, insists Iniesta
The Spanish midfielder says he is happy with the team’s style of play.
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Jun 26th 2012, 6:44 PM