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Neymar: Lionel Messi begged PSG star to stay at Barcelona – report

LIONEL MESSI reportedly promised Neymar he would do everything to help him win the Ballon d’Or before the Brazilian opted to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Neymar stunned the footballing world by quitting Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a huge £198million transfer earlier this month. But, though a deal was on the cards for some time, reports are ...

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Anthony Martial: Man Utd star rejected Inter as he wants England stay – Tancredi Palmeri

MANCHESTER UNITED striker Anthony Martial rejected Inter Milan because he wants to stay in the Premier League, according to journalist Tancredi Palmeri. Martial struggled at Manchester United last season, managing just eight goals after Jose Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal in the Old Trafford hotseat. He has been linked with a move to both Inter Milan and Tottenham and Italian ...

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Eden Hazard: First snaps as Chelsea star returns to full training with Tiemoue Bakayoko

EDEN HAZARD has returned to full training with the Chelsea squad. Chelsea welcomed back Eden Hazard and Tiemoue Bakayoko to a full training session at Cobham. Belgian star Hazard has been ruled out since breaking his ankle while training on international duty, but could return to Antonio Conte’s squad soon. New signing Bakayoko arrived at the club with a knee ...

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Juventus to make £22.5m bid for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini

JUVENTUS are preparing a shock £22.5million bid for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to reports. Juventus have had a disappointing transfer window, losing key defensive duo Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves to AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain respectively. The Serie A champions also suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Lazio in the Italian Super Cup last weekend which has ...

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George Afriyie told to resign as Ghana FA veep

Central Regional Football Association Chairman M.N.S Doe has told George Afriyie to vacate his position as vice president of the Ghana FA following a purported feud with Kwesi Nyantakyi, likening the situation to Kenya’s political history. Widespread media reports indicate that, there has been a fierce conflict between the two topmost Ghana FA officials, with the vice president George Afriyie ...

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Chelsea joined by Barcelona in £13.6m pursuit of Southampton star Cedric Soares

CHELSEA face competition from Barcelona for Southampton right-back Cedric Soares, according to reports. Chelsea have been linked with a host of wing-backs this summer, including the likes of Juventus’ Alex Sandro, Porto’s Alex Telles and Paris Saint-Germain’s Serge Aurier. Blues manager Antonio Conte is keen to provide cover for Marcos Alonso and Victor Moses on the left and right side ...

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Bolt to play for Manchester United in charity game

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist will turn out for his beloved team on September 2 in a legends game against Barcelona. Bolt, the current world-record holder for the 100m and 200m sprints, has retired from athletics after a disappointing World Championships in London. The Jamaican only managed a silver medal in the men’s 100m final after being beaten by the ...

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Man Utd Transfer News LIVE updates: Two potential Barcelona deals claim, Perisic latest

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho is looking for at least one more signing before the transfer window shuts – and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest updates from Old Trafford. Manchester United Transfer News LIVE updates: Latest on Sergi Roberto, Arda Turam, Anthony Martial and more Tuesday August 15 Perisic chase 15:00: Manchester United have ...

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