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Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a post on Twitter, the 32-year-old, who is now at Chinese club Shandong Luneng said he hopes “to return to the game as soon as possible”. Chinese media reports say Fellaini is in isolation at Jinan hospital, which specialises in infectious…
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Long-term injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez have put Barcelona back in the market for a new striker despite the transfer window closing last month.
This is how it could happen and who they could be after. How? Uruguay striker Suarez was ruled out for fourth months in early January with a knee injury, while it was confirmed on Tuesday that French forward Dembele would be sidelined for six months after surgery on a serious hamstring tear. It was the injury to 22-year-old Dembele…
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the club need more information before they decide whether forward Mohamed Salah can represent Egypt at the Olympics.
The tournament is for under-23 teams but three over-age players are allowed. Salah, 27, is on Egypt’s provisional 50-man list for the event, which has its final on 8 August – the first day of the 2020-21 Premier League season. “Do I want to lose a player in pre-season? Of course not. That’s clear,” said…
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Manchester legend, Ferdinand, gets hero’s welcome in Lagos
Amidst crowd as he visits computer village There was excitement as residents, business owners, and traders in Ikeja community in Lagos State, on Friday, trooped out in their thousands to receive former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, who visited the Computer Village. Ferdinand, who played 81 times for the England national team between 1997 and…
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Manchester United ‘Ready’ to Give Alexis Sánchez Second Chance at Old Trafford
Dust off that old piano, because Manchester United are thought to be ready to bring Alexis Sánchez back for a second spell at the club. The Chilean was shipped off on loan to Inter during the summer after a catastrophic 18 months at Old Trafford. After 60 goals in 122 Premier League games for Arsenal,…
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After Valencia Defeat Barcelona President Confirms Rodrigo Talks
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that the club are interested in signing Valencia striker Rodrigo, guaranteeing that a new forward will join the club in the near future. La Blaugrana have been searching for a new striker all season, but their plans have been accelerated after Luis Suárez was sidelined for four months…
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Ighalo silent over Man Utd speculation
The 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) top score, Odion Ighalo remains calm despite transfer rumours over the weekend linking him to Manchester United in the English Premier league. After their 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford last week, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer indicated that the club – six points behind fourth-placed…
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FA Cup: Frustrated Lampard calls for Chelsea to make signings
Frank Lampard called on Chelsea to back him in the transfer market after his side edged into the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win at Hull on Saturday. Lampard has bemoaned Chelsea’s failure to kill off defensive opponents throughout his first season in charge and he believes signings in key attacking areas are…
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Olivier Giroud: Inter Milan to refresh bid for Chelsea striker after Fernando Llorente loan deal collapses
From StarnewsNg Inter Milan will refresh their bid to sign Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud after a loan deal for Napoli and former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente fell through, according to Sky in Italy. Inter have agreed a deal with Napoli for winger Matteo Politano, who will arrive at the San Paolo on an initial loan…
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EPL: Burnley stun Leicester, win 2-1
Burnley fought back to boost their bid for Premier League survival as Ashley Westwood’s late goal clinched a 2-1 win over Leicester on Sunday. Sean Dyche’s side trailed to a first half goal from Burnley-born Harvey Barnes at Turf Moor. But Chris Wood equalised after half-time before Burnley keeper Nick Pope saved a penalty from…