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Silva to leave Man City at end of next season

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 10 0

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has said he will leave the Premier League champions at the end of the 2019-20 season. Asked if he would stay beyond next season, the 33-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying by the BBC: “No, this is the last one. “Ten years for me is enough. Read More

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Everton sign Gomes on permanent deal from Barca

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 12 0

Everton have signed Andre Gomes from Barcelona, both clubs said on Tuesday, after the Portugal midfielder completed a successful loan spell at the Premier League side last season. “Barcelona and Everton have come to an agreement for the transfer of the Portuguese footballer Andre Gomes. The amount agreed to for the transfer is €25 million […]Read More

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea given permission to hold talks with Derby manager

Ekow Amoasi June 25, 2019 21 0

Chelsea have been given permission to speak to Derby boss Frank Lampard about their vacant manager’s job. Lampard, 41, spent 13 years as a Chelsea player and would replace Maurizio Sarri, who has joined Juventus after one season at Stamford Bridge. The Blues would have to pay the Rams about £4m if they appoint Lampard. […]Read More

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Rafa Benitez leave Newcastle United

Ekow Amoasi June 24, 2019 28 0

Newcastle United say manager Rafael Benitez will leave the club when his contract expires on 30 June. The Magpies finished 13th in the Premier League last season Spaniard Benitez, who took over in March 2016, secured the club’s top-flight status. “We have worked hard to extend Rafa’s contract over a significant period of time,” said […]Read More

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Barcelona to play Arsenal in friendly at Nou Camp

Ekow Amoasi June 22, 2019 27 0

Barcelona will play a pre-season friendly with Arsenal at their Nou Camp stadium on August 4, the La Liga champions said. The match against the Europa League runners-up is the annual Joan Gamper trophy which is traditionally Barca’s final game before the new season but this year the fixture is sandwiched between two overseas tours, […]Read More

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Bayern’s German players ‘looking forward’ to Leroy Sane signing from Man City – Lewandowski

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 26 0

It appears that Bayern Munich’s German players can’t wait to have Manchester City winger, Leroy Sane, join their ranks ahead of next season. Sane has been strongly linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer with the German Champions touted as his most likely destination. He had a mixed 2018/2019 campaign with […]Read More

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Man City’s Zinchenko extends contract until 2024

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 20 0

Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a three-year extension to his contract which will keep him at the club until 2024, the Premier League champions said on Thursday. Ukraine international Zinchenko, who was signed by City in 2016, made 29 appearances in all competitions last season, where City won an unprecedented domestic treble of […]Read More

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Cech makes Chelsea return as technical advisor

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 18 0

Petr Cech will return to Chelsea in an advisory role after retiring from his duties as a goalkeeper last month, aged 37. Cech will perform an intermediary role between the club’s new manager and director Marina Granovskaia, which had been left vacant since Michael Emenalo quit as technical director nearly two years ago. “Petr Cech […]Read More

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AFCON 2019: Five African players who could join Premier League after AFCON

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 29 0

The stage is already set for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nation with just a day to go before the official kickoff of the biannual tournament. The 2019 tournament will witness the highest number of nations participating in the competition, thus broadening the scope for young exciting talents to emerge. Whereas familiar […]Read More

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Walker extends Man City contract to 2024

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 35 0

Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker extended his contract with the Premier League champions to 2024 on Wednesday. Walker has won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and a FA Cup since moving to Manchester from Tottenham for a reported fee of £50 million two years ago. “I’m thrilled to have signed a new deal,” […]Read More

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Terry extends Aston Villa stay until 2021

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 20 0

Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2021, the newly-promoted Premier League side announced on Wednesday. The former Chelsea and England defender, who played one season at Villa before retiring in 2018, was appointed as Dean Smith’s assistant last October and helped […]Read More

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Mata extends Man Utd stay to 2021

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 19 0

Manchester United tied down midfielder Juan Mata to a new two-year contract on Wednesday with an option to extend the deal a further season. Mata, 31, had been free to talk to other clubs with his previous contract expiring this month after protracted negotiations between the two parties. However, having already seen Ander Herrera and […]Read More

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Real Madrid: Can they afford Paul Pogba and stay within Financial Fair Play rules?

Ekow Amoasi June 18, 2019 36 0

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has given the clearest indication yet that he could leave Old Trafford, saying this summer “could be a good time to move elsewhere”. The France World Cup winner has been linked with a big-money move to Spanish giants Real Madrid and former club Juventus. But can big-spending Real afford the 26-year-old and […]Read More

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Lampard likely to be named Chelsea boss – Redknapp

Ekow Amoasi June 18, 2019 29 0

Derby County boss Frank Lampard would find it hard to say no to Chelsea if they offered him the manager’s job, his uncle Harry Redknapp has told the BBC. Lampard, who spent 13 trophy-laden years as a player at Chelsea, guided Derby to the Championship (second-tier) playoff final in his first season in management, where […]Read More

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Arsenal name Ljungberg as Emery’s new assistant coach

Ekow Amoasi June 18, 2019 27 0

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has been appointed as Unai Emery’s new assistant first-team coach as part of a change in the coaching staff, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Ljungberg, who returned to Arsenal to coach the Under-23 side last year, was part of “The Invincibles” side that won the north London club’s […]Read More

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Manchester United fans top list of football-related arrests involving racism

Ekow Amoasi June 18, 2019 41 0

Manchester United supporters have been involved in more football-related arrests where racism was an aggravating factor or a feature than any other club in England in the four seasons up to 2017-18, data from the Home Office shows. Data released under a Freedom of Information request by the Press Association shows that 27 individuals recorded as […]Read More

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea yet to approach Derby County

Ekow Amoasi June 17, 2019 34 0

Chelsea are yet to approach Derby County about the availability of their manager Frank Lampard, says Rams chairman Mel Morris. Lampard, 40, is the favourite to replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea boss after the Italian left Stamford Bridge to take charge of Juventus. BBC Sport reported on Sunday that the Rams had opened talks over […]Read More

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Aston Villa sign defender Hause from Wolves

Ekow Amoasi June 17, 2019 36 0

Aston Villa have completed the signing of defender Kortney Hause from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the promoted Premier League club said on Monday. The 23-year-old, who has represented England at under-20 and under-21 level, had joined Villa on loan in January and made 12 appearances in the second-tier Championship. “Aston Villa have taken up the option to […]Read More

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Gianfranco Zola to leave Chelsea after contract expires

Ekow Amoasi June 16, 2019 35 0

Gianfranco Zola will leave Chelsea when his contract as assistant coach expires, Sky Sports News understands. The 52-year-old, who played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2003, returned to the club last summer on a one-year deal to work alongside Maurizio Sarri. It is believed a role as a club ambassador has been offered to Zola but the […]Read More

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Pogba: I’m thinking of a new challenge

Ekow Amoasi June 16, 2019 34 0

Paul Pogba has cast doubt over his future at Manchester United after revealing he is considering “a new challenge”. Speculation on a possible move to Real Madrid or a return to former club Juventus has been mounting since a season in which Pogba faced criticism at times for his performances with United. The 26-year-old told reporters in […]Read More

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Chelsea confirm departure of Maurizio Sarri to Juventus

Ekow Amoasi June 16, 2019 36 0

Chelsea announced on Sunday afternoon that Maurizio Sarri would be leaving the club to take over as manager of Juventus. Sarri, 60, joined Chelsea from Napoli last summer as a replacement for compatriot Antonio Conte but now returns to Italy, signing a three-year contract with the Italian champions. Whilst Sarri managed to win a major […]Read More

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NC Special Cup Preview: Hearts Vs Kotoko – Ghana’s leading clubs clash in country’s flagship game

Ekow Amoasi June 15, 2019 41 0

Ghana’s leading clubs – Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are set to face off in a promising duel in the semi-finals of the NC Special Competition on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium. Kotoko make the trip to the Ghanaian capital from the second biggest commercial city in the West African country. The red-jerseyed […]Read More

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Chelsea would have to pay Derby £4m to secure Lampard as boss

Ekow Amoasi June 14, 2019 54 0

Chelsea would have to pay Derby around £4m in compensation if they appoint club legend Frank Lampard as their new manager. With current boss Maurizio Sarri set to be confirmed as Max Allegri’s replacement at Juventus, Lampard is the overwhelming favourite to take over. However, BBC Sport understands Chelsea are yet to make contact with […]Read More

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Lampard could be man to lead Chelsea in new direction

Ekow Amoasi June 14, 2019 35 0

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has hired some of the world’s highest-profile managers during his 16-year reign, but relative rookie Frank Lampard is emerging as the favourite to occupy the Stamford Bridge hotseat. With Italian Maurizio Sarri’s departure to Juventus reported to be imminent, club talisman Eden Hazard already departed to Real Madrid and a Fifa Read More

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West Ham sign Spain talent Fornals in £24m deal

Ekow Amoasi June 14, 2019 45 0

West Ham have completed the signing of Villarreal midfielder Pablo Fornals for a reported fee of £24 million ($30m). The 23-year-old was a regular with the Liga side in the 2018-19 campaign, with the Yellow Submarine finishing 14th in the table and reaching the quarter-finals for the Europa League, where they were beaten by Valencia. Indeed, he created 22 […]Read More

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea agree deal for manager to join Juventus

Ekow Amoasi June 13, 2019 33 0

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle for their manager Maurizio Sarri to join Serie A champions Juventus. An agreement was reached late on Thursday evening after talks between senior officials. A deal could be completed as early as Friday. It is understood a compensation fee in excess of £5m has been agreed. Sarri arrived […]Read More

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Southampton sign Malian winger Djenepo

Ekow Amoasi June 13, 2019 50 0

Southampton have signed Mali international Moussa Djenepo on a four-year deal from Standard Liege, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported Southampton paid 14 million pounds ($17.78 million) for the 20-year-old winger. Djenepo arrives at St Mary’s on the back of an impressive […]Read More

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Opta Facts Premier League 2019-20: Matchday 1

Ekow Amoasi June 13, 2019 45 0

Liverpool v Norwich City – This will be the first time that Liverpool and Norwich have met since a nine-goal thriller at Carrow Road in January 2016, which the Reds prevailed 5-4. Sébastien Bassong had scored an equaliser to make it 4-4 in the 92nd minute, before Adam Lallana netted the winner on 94:18. – […]Read More

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Premier League fixtures 2019-20: Manchester United host Chelsea on opening weekend

Ekow Amoasi June 13, 2019 37 0

Liverpool host Norwich City in the first game of the 2019-20 Premier League season on August 9, with Manchester United against Chelsea at Old Trafford the pick of the opening weekend. Defending champions Manchester City, seeking a third consecutive Premier League title under Pep Guardiola, open their season away to West Ham on August 10. […]Read More

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Premier League fixtures for 2019/20 season released

Ekow Amoasi June 13, 2019 45 0

The full list of Premier League fixtures for the 2019/20 season has been released and you can finally start counting down to the new season. The standout fixture of the opening matchday sees Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford. Champions Manchester City will play West Ham away, while Liverpool kickstart their campaign by welcoming newly-promoted […]Read More