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Pogba is no Neymar – but there’s no place for egotistical star at Solskjaer’s Man Utd

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have leapt to his defence on Wednesday but it is clear that Man Utd can’t move forward with the wantaway midfielder Just as in 2016, Manchester United’s summer seems to have been dominated by the name of Paul Pogba. But whereas three years ago there was a heightened sense of anticipation over an impending world-record transfer, this ...

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‘Sell Pogba’ – Ex-Man Utd midfielder Kleberson says French star is not what the club needs

The Brazilian, who spent two years at Old Trafford before leaving in 2005, believes the time is right to sell the World Cup winner Manchester United should sell wantaway star Paul Pogba, according to former Red Devils midfielder Kleberson. Pogba is eyeing a move away from United, with the France World Cup winner linked to La Liga giants Real Madrid and a return to Serie A champions Juventus. The 26-year-old ...

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Lukaku leaving would be big loss for Man Utd, says Kleberson

The ex-Red Devil acknowledges that the Belgian might be granted more time on the pitch elsewhere, but is still hoping he decides to stay in Manchester Romelu Lukaku leaving Manchester United this summer would be a huge loss for the club, according to Kleberson, but the former Red Devils midfielder “understands” why he is considering a move. The 26-year-old admitted earlier in ...

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World’s best goalkeeper Alisson should now rival Messi & Van Dijk for the Ballon d’Or

After Champions League success with Liverpool and a Copa America triumph with Brazil, does individual glory await the 26-year-old shot-stopper? “Best in the world? Really?” Maybe Alisson Becker was just being modest. Or maybe he genuinely was surprised to learn he had been voted the world’s No.1 goalkeeper by Goal back in November. If it was the latter, he wasn’t alone. ...

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AFCON 2019: South Africa favourites for trophy – Rohr

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr claims Bafana Bafana are firm favourites to lift the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their impressive 1-0 win against Egypt in the Round of 16. South Africa pulled off the unthinkable last Saturday when they dumped hosts Egypt out of the competition in front of 75, 000 fans at the Cairo International Stadium. And ...

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Hearts of Oak to unveil Umbro kits on Wednesday

Ghana Premier League giants, Hearts of Oak, are set to outdoor their new kits from United Kingdom sports manufacturing giants Umbro on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at a ceremony to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium. The deal which was brokered by former Chief Executive Officer of the club Mark Noonan last year will see the team receive a ...

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Egypt 2019 likely my last Afcon – Asamoah Gyan

  Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has said the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt is likely to be his last as Ghana exit the competition courtesy a 4 – 5 penalty defeat by Tunisia in Monday’s round of 16th clash. Speaking to journalists after the game, Gyan said the team will return home to prepare for the ...

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No Prince, No party! – Kevin Prince Boateng mocks Ghana’s AFCON exit

Sassuolo midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has mocked Ghana’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations exit, claiming the West African giants cannot win the long-elusive title without him. The Black Stars suffered their worst performance in the continental flagship tournament in the last 10-years after bowing out from the Round of 16. The four-time champions lost 5-4 on penalties to Tunisia in Ismailia ...

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