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Al Nassr coach Garcia praises Ronaldo for his influence on team

Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia said that Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in helping his new team secure victory over Al Ettifaq on Sunday even though he was not involved in…

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Liverpool and Chelsea play out stalemate, Everton woes continue

By Peter Hall LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Liverpool and Chelsea's chances of a top-four finish suffered a blow as the pair played out a disappointing 0-0 draw in the Premier…

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Juventus must maintain focus amid off-field turmoil, says Allegri

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri urged his team to "do their duty" on the pitch after the Serie A side were deducted 15 points by an Italian soccer court…

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Italy’s Juventus docked 15 points for transfer deals

By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Juventus JUVE.MI have been deducted 15 points for the current season by an Italian soccer court investigating the club's transfer dealings, leaving the country's most successful team marooned in mid-table.…

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Arsenal, Man United in unlikely title clash, while crisis clubs face off at Anfield

Very few thought either Arsenal or Manchester United would be in the Premier League title race at the halfway point of the season, but the fallen giants meet at the…

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Man City close gap at the top with thrilling comeback win over Spurs

Manchester City got back to winning ways in thrilling style after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 on Thursday, a victory that moved the champions to…

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United fans excited by INEOS interest but new owners don’t guarantee success

With INEOS CEO Jim Ratcliffe joining the race to buy Manchester United, fans of England's most successful club are excited about a future free from the much derided Glazer family,…

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Manchester City top Deloitte Money League for second straight year

Manchester City have topped the Deloitte Football Money League for the second year in a row as the world's highest revenue-generating club in the 2021-22 season in which fans returned…

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Ronaldo to finally debut on Saudi soil in PSG friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in Saudi Arabia for the first time since joining Al Nassr after he was named as captain of Riyadh ST XI for an exhibition…

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Klopp ‘not too loyal’ to underperformers, eyes summer rebuild

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he is not being "too loyal" to long-serving players who are underperforming at the club but that a lack of adequate replacements means he has…

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Davos 2023: Man Utd set up shop with luxury lounge in Swiss Alps

Manchester United set out a dazzling Davos shop front this week, but insisted its lounge was to entertain clients and partners rather than to attract buyers for the English soccer…

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Derby defeat places Haaland’s City influence under scrutiny

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland may turn out to be the most prolific goalscorer the Premier League has ever seen but after a passive performance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by…

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Shakhtar Donetsk to allocate $25 million for aid in Ukraine after Mudryk transfer

Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk will allocate $25 million to aid soldiers and their families, president Rinat Akhmetov said on Monday, a day after receiving a record transfer fee for winger Mykhailo Mudryk…

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New Juventus board faces legal fight in first week

MILAN (Reuters) - A new board at Italian soccer club Juventus will be appointed this week and plunged straight into its accounting scandal, with a hearing on Friday before sporting…

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Nadal survives early test, Kyrgios pulls out in Australian Open shock

Defending champion Rafa Nadal shrugged off a rocky build-up to reach the Australian Open second round with a four-set win over ailing Jack Draper on Monday after home favourite Nick…

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Barcelona ease to 3-1 victory over Real Madrid to win Super Cup

(Reuters) -Barcelona were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri earned them a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on…

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Early Martinez goal gives Inter 1-0 win over Verona

Reuters) - Fourth-placed Inter Milan secured a 1-0 home win over strugglers Hellas Verona thanks to an early goal from striker Lautaro Martinez in a Serie A game with few…

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March double helps Brighton to 3-0 win over sorry Liverpool

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) -Brighton & Hove Albion winger Solly March netted twice early in the second half and set up another goal in a 3-0 home win over a sluggish…

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Rashford the hero again as Man United come back to beat Man City in dramatic derby

MANCHESTER, England, Jan 14 (Reuters) - In-form Marcus Rashford scored a late winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat rivals Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday, dragging Erik ten Hag's rejuvenated…

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Italy orders two month ban on away matches for Roma and Napoli fans after clashes

MILAN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on Saturday ordered a two month ban on away matches for supporters of AS Roma and Napoli, after they clashed last Sunday…

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Messi headlines shortlist for FIFA Best Men’s Player award

Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards following their World Cup triumph, with forwards Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni receiving nominations…

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Newcastle midfielder Joelinton charged with drink-driving

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped by police in the early hours of Thursday and is due to appear in court at the end…

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Felix sees red on debut as Chelsea slump again at Fulham

Chelsea's Joao Felix endured a nightmare debut when he was sent off in a 2-1 Premier League defeat at local rivals Fulham on Thursday to increase the pressure on manager…

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Man City exit League Cup after shock loss at Southampton

Champions Manchester City crashed out of the League Cup after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat at struggling Southampton in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Southampton, bottom of the Premier League table,…

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Red-hot Rashford hitting the right notes for United ahead of Manchester derby

While most players ease their way back into their club side after a gruelling World Cup, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has not wasted any time, scoring in every match since…

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Coventry City takeover approved by EFL

Businessman Doug King has become the new majority owner of Coventry City, the English second-tier Championship side said on Tuesday. King, CEO of Stratford-upon-Avon based Yelo Enterprises, acquired an 85%…

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Al Nassr say Ronaldo has no clause in contract to support Saudi World Cup bid

Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have denied reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his contract where the Portugal forward is to serve as an ambassador for the Gulf…

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Dani Alves under investigation for sexual assault, court confirms

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves is under investigation over an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in a nightclub in Spain last month, Catalonia's Supreme Court said…

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Politicians vow action after Italian fans clash on motorway

Italian political leaders vowed to crack down on rowdy soccer fans after Roma and Napoli supporters clashed at a motorway service area, forcing authorities briefly to shut the main road…

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Man United, Tottenham, Liverpool takeover targets for Qatar fund – Bloomberg News

English Premier League clubs Manchester United Plc, Tottenham Hotspur, or Liverpool FC are being targeted by Qatar Sports Investments over a potential acquisition, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman…

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Potter laments Chelsea’s ‘painful’ FA Cup defeat as pressure mounts

Chelsea boss Graham Potter said Sunday's 4-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester City was "painful" and he understood the supporters' reaction as the London side suffered a sixth loss in…

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Ronaldo could make Saudi debut in PSG friendly – Al Nassr coach

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly…

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Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Wales and Los Angeles FC winger Gareth Bale said on Monday he had decided to end his playing career at the age of 33, having reached exceptional milestones in both…

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Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been named the new manager of Portugal's national squad, the country's football federation (FPF) said on Monday. "I appreciate the enthusiasm and ambition with…

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French football president apologises for ‘awkward remarks’ on Zidane after backlash

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and…

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Roma snatch last-gasp 2-2 draw with Milan

Jan 8 (Reuters) - A goal in stoppage time by striker Tammy Abraham helped AS Roma snatch a 2-2 draw at AC Milan on Sunday as Stefano Pioli's men's hopes of catching…

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Napoli ease to 2-0 win at Sampdoria

(Reuters) - Napoli brushed aside Sampdoria with a 2-0 win on Sunday after goals from Victor Osimhen and Eljif Elmas, putting the Serie A leaders back on the winning track.…

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Man City crush passive Chelsea in FA Cup

MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday, enjoying their third successive win over…

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Milan must limit well-balanced Roma effectively, says Pioli

Jan 7 (Reuters) - AC Milan will need to counter and limit a well-balanced AS Roma team effectively when the sides face each other in Sunday's Serie A clash at San Siro,…

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Holders Liverpool held by Wolves, Newcastle crash out in FA Cup

Holders Liverpool were held to a 2-2 home draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in a breathless FA Cup third round tie at Anfield on Saturday after Newcastle United were dumped out…

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Inter title hopes hit as Monza snatch late draw

(Reuters) -Fourth-placed Inter Milan's Serie A title ambitions took a hit after Luca Caldirola's last-gasp equaliser earned lowly Monza a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Brianteo on Saturday. Matteo Darmian…

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Real Madrid slump to 2-1 defeat at Villarreal as Moreno shines

(Reuters) -Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at Villarreal on Saturday after a goal and assist from striker Gerard Moreno, giving leaders Barcelona a chance to move ahead in the…

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No return date set for Sancho but Ten Hag urges patience

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has not set a date for Jadon Sancho's return to first team action but said he will not compromise the winger's physical and mental…

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Former Italy striker Vialli dies, aged 58

Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has passed away, aged 58, Italian media reports. Vialli, who enjoyed a stellar career with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea and earned 59 caps for Italy,…

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Juve and Milan look to close gap as Napoli stumble in Serie A

Juventus may be in turmoil off the pitch but they are slowly clawing their way back into the Serie A title race, which has opened up after leaders Napoli suffered…

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Mahrez earns City win at Chelsea to narrow gap with Arsenal

Second-half substitute Riyad Mahrez earned Manchester City a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Thursday to move to within five points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. Mahrez got on the end of a…

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Inter end Napoli’s unbeaten start as Juve extend winning streak to seven

Napoli's 11-match winning streak and unbeaten start to the Serie A season ended on Wednesday when Edin Dzeko's second-half goal secured Inter Milan a 1-0 victory. Napoli are still top of the table…

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Kane closes in on Greaves record as Spurs rout Palace

Harry Kane closed in on Jimmy Greaves' all-time Tottenham Hotspur goalscoring record as he helped Spurs thrash Crystal Palace 4-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday, while Nottingham Forest beat…

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Lazio’s Sarri warns of unpredictable league after World Cup break

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri said on Tuesday that the World Cup break has made it difficult to predict how Serie A will unfold when teams return to action after a…

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Milan secure first three points of 2023 with win in Salerno

AC Milan kicked off their calendar year with three points in the bag as they shrugged off a resurgent Salernitana with a 2-1 victory. The Italian Champions appeared to be…

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Pioli calls on Milan side to cement place in club’s history

Manager Stefano Pioli said AC Milan must win silverware this season to write their names in the club's history books, urging his side to go for glory in the four…

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Man United not title contenders but belief is growing, says Ten Hag

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said his side cannot be considered title contenders yet this season, but the belief in the squad is growing after another victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday.…

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Leaders Arsenal held by Newcastle, Man United win again

Arsenal's hopes of opening a 10-point lead in the Premier League title race were dashed by Newcastle United in a 0-0 draw at The Emirates but Manchester United's fine form continued as they eased…

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Ronaldo embracing new challenge at Al Nassr after winning everything in Europe

RIYADH (Reuters) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said his "work is done" in Europe, adding that he is relishing new challenges both on and off the pitch after being unveiled…

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Dortmund’s Haller back in training after cancer battle

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has returned to training after undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat a testicular tumour that was discovered in July. "Happy New Year to all! And…

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Napoli aim to keep up Serie A winning streak in showdown with Inter

Napoli will be eyeing a record-equalling 12th consecutive Serie A win when they travel to Inter Milan as action resumes in Italy's top flight following a seven-week break for the World…

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Al Nassr coach Garcia hails ‘extraordinary’ Ronaldo signing

Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia said the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was a big step forward for Saudi Arabian football after the Portuguese forward arrived in Riyadh ahead of his…

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