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‘I prefer an internet crime to rape’ – Neymar’s father in explosive defence of son over allegations

The PSG forward’s Instagram video was pulled down after he shared intimate messages without consent, but his father says his son is a blackmail victim Neymar’s father launched an explosive defence of his son following a backlash against Neymar Jr for sharing private content between him and a woman who reportedly alleges he raped her in May. The Paris Saint-Germain ...

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Real Madrid make final push to sign €120m Hazard

The Spanish giants are keen to have the Belgian put pen to paper sooner rather than later Real Madrid are sending a representative to London to meet with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia as Los Blancos commit to a final push to get a transfer deal for Eden Hazard over the line, Goal understands. Negotiations over the Belgian’s future at the ...

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‘He’s got it all’ – Mourinho talks up Premier League-linked Fernandes

The former Manchester United manager said the midfielder’s quality was clear but was shocked by his success in front of goal Jose Mourinho has come away impressed with midfielder Bruno Fernandes, declaring his countryman “has it all”, though he admits surprise over the Sporting star’s success in front of goal. The 24-year-old Fernandes has shown impressive growth in recent seasons ...

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Ajax striker Hoogewerf confirms Man Utd move

The 16-year-old is on his way to Old Trafford after rejecting a professional contract offer from the Amsterdam giants Ajax attacker Dillon Hoogewerf has confirmed he will join Manchester United this summer. The Eredivisie champions confirmed last week that the 16-year-old striker, who also plays as a winger, had rejected their offer of a professional contract to pursue a move ...

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Explained: Why Liverpool’s penalty against Spurs in the Champions League final was given

The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm The Champions League final between got off to a controversial start as Liverpool were awarded a penalty for a handball by Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko in the very first minute. Sadio Mane’s attempted cross was blocked when the ball struck ...

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Black Stars players join Afriyie Aquah to bury dad

Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has laid his father to rest on Saturday in Sunyani. The Empoli player was joined by friends and sympathizers. His agent Oliver Arthur and his ArthurLegacy staff were part of the mourners. Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom was in the regional capital to mourn with him. Ghanaian comedian Bismark ‘The Joke’ Odoi, who is ...

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