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The United frontmen scored three between them in a 4-0 win which showed the Reds can be lethal even without Romelu Lukaku It was more by luck than judgement at times, but the brave new world that is Manchester United’s much-vaunted rebuild under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got off to a thumping start on Sunday at Old Trafford. Their 4-0 success ...

The Serbian has been linked with Manchester United but has revealed his pride at spending four years at his current club Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has revealed his pride at being a Lazio player as he continues to be linked with a transfer window move. The 24-year-old Serbian is one of a number of midfielders reported to be interesting Manchester United. He could be a ...

The 36-year-old former Black Stars international has praised the PSL, stating that he is open to a move to South Africa Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has not ruled out a possible move to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), stating anything can happen in football. Having enjoyed success in Europe with English Premier League (EPL) side Chelsea, the Black Stars ...

News outlets in Germany had said a €100m deal was done but the Bundesliga giants denied that on Twitter, though speculation is unlikely to go away Bayern Munich have flatly rejected speculation they have completed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Leroy Sane. The Germany international has been linked with a switch to the Bundesliga champions in one of ...

The World Cup winner has urged the former Barcelona star to remain at Parc des Princes for the season ahead Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has told Neymar to remain at the club and win titles with him at Parc des Princes. The Brazil international superstar has seen his future debated throughout the summer after falling out with the club ...

The Argentine was due to speak to Maurizio Sarri on Thursday although that didn’t happen, while Mario Mandzukic has also been offered to Man Utd Paulo Dybala will not take a routine medical at Juventus on Friday and has not returned to their Continassa training headquarters as talk of a move away from Turin gathers pace. And the player that ...

The Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea will be the first major UEFA men’s match to be officiated by a female referee. Stephanie Frappart, the 25-year-old Frenchwoman, will lead out a team of predominantly female officials on August 14 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul. She will be accompanied by Manuela Nicolosi of France and Michelle O’Neal from the Republic of ...

CAF Medical Committee Member, Dr Prince Pambo has lauded Egypt for a successful organisation of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The North African country hosted the 32nd edition of the continental showpiece with Algeria emerging winners. Dr Prince Pambo played a role in the tournament as he was appointed venue medical officer for Suez, which hosted all Group E ...

Four players have been banned for life for match-fixing at the AFC Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said Friday. Kursanbek Sheratov from Kyrgyzstan was found guilty of fixing a match involving his club Dordoi FC in the 2017 AFC Cup, Asia’s second-tier continental competition. He also supported betting activity related to the game, the AFC added. Kyrgyz players Vladimir Verevkin ...

Seoul police are allegedly investigating whether Cristiano Ronaldo broke South Korean law by not playing in Juventus’ clash with K League All-Stars. TheFasta, which organised the glamour friendly, threatened to sue Juve for not playing Ronaldo, despite being contractually obliged to do so. South Korean fans then followed up with their own legal action – their claim for compensation possibly ...