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Kasper Schmeichel brutally mocks England ahead of Euro 2020 semi-final

EURO 2020

Kasper Schmeichel aimed a dig at England ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Denmark asking ‘has it ever been home?’. Gareth Southgate’s team will arrive at Wembley as favourites to reach their first major final since 1966. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); England are yet to conced a goal, and although the Danes have reached this stage riding the crest of an emotional wave after Christian Eriksen’s collapse during their first group game of the tournament. Schmeichel, though, is no stranger to upsetting the apple cart having starred in Leicester’s recent FA Cup triumph and will be a key figure tomorrow if the Denmark are to prevail. Asked what it would mean if they end hopes of football coming home, Schmeichel said: ‘Has it ever been...

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Edmond Tapsoba finally responds to speculation he could join Chelsea this summer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Edmond Tapsoba says there is ‘nothing concrete’ in place for him to sign for Chelsea this summer and expects to still be a Bayer Leverkusen player when the new campaign begins. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best young defenders in Germany since swapping Vitoria for Leverkusen in January 2020 and his impressive displays have not gone unnoticed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have placed Tapsoba on their shortlist at centre-back and there have been rumours the London club had an opening offer of £51.4m rejected for the player last month. German publication Sport Bild recently reported Manchester United and Chelsea had joined the Gunners in the race for Tapsoba’s signature, with both sides initiating discussions over a possib...

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Roberto Carlos responds to comparisons with Man Utd’s Luke Shaw

Premier League

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has been backed to reach the very top by Brazil legend Roberto Carlos. Shaw had a superb season at United last year and finally looked like the player that persuaded the club to break the British transfer record for a teenager — back in 2014 when he joined from Southampton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That form saw Shaw earn his return in the England squad and, he has become the starting left-back for Gareth Southgate's side at Euro 2020. Shaw has registered three assists in the Euros so far, including two in England’s 4-0 victory over Ukraine in the quarter-finals. His explosiveness and creativity have earned him the nickname "Shawberto Carlos" among his England teammates and supporters. But the man he's ...

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Maurizio Sarri names the Chelsea player who should win Ballon d’Or this year

Premier League, Seria A

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri believes Jorginho should be a candidate for the Ballon d’Or ‘if he wins the European Championship’. Jorginho has been outstanding with Chelsea and Italy this year, winning the UEFA Champions League at club level and helping the Azzurri to the semi-finals of the Euros. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of today's game against Spain, his former head coach at both Napoli and Chelsea praised the Brazilian-born midfielder. “If he wins the European Championship, he is a candidate for the Ballon d’Or,” Sarri told SportItalia. “He’s a refined player and that’s why everyone doesn’t understand him. “He makes everything seem easy, it’s his greatness. When I went to Chelsea, we managed to snatch him from Manchester City. “At fir...

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Maurizio Sarri reveals he regrets leaving Chelsea for Juventus

Premier League

Maurizio Sarri has spoken about the regret he feels in pushing to leave Chelsea after only one campaign at Stamford Bridge, calling the decision 'a sensational mistake'. Sarri got his wish to leave the club and moved to Juventus in 2019 but looking back now, he feels he was wrong to push for a return to Italy and says that Marina Granovskaia, the Chelsea director, wanted him to stay. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri, who is now the Lazio manager, believes that the team Chelsea have these days is better suited to his style of play. Speaking to AlfredoPedulla.com, Sarri said: 'At Chelsea I made a sensational mistake, that of wanting to return to Italy at all costs. 'Marina stonewalled me to leave Chelsea, I had this desire to return to Italy. C...

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Man Utd set to offer £50m for Raphael Varane & £25m for Camavinga

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United are set to offer £50m for Raphael Varane and £25m for Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports. The Red devils are expected to finalize a £73m move for Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho after the European Championship. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And according to Marca, Solskjaer's side are said to be making moves to strengthen their defence and midfield with another £75m set aside for Varane and Camavinga. Though, a fresh update has rubbished this claim, as Get French Football claim the reported £25m were met with laughter from a source at Rennes when they asked about the team accepting such offer. Varane's contract at Real Madrid expires next year, and although he is said to be open to an extension, he may want a new challenge an...

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Barcelona cannot register new players because they have exceeded LaLiga salary limit

La Liga

Barcelona's financial troubles are so bad that they cannot register any of their summer signings, according to reports in Spain. According to Goal, the Spanish side have exceeded LaLiga's strict salary limit and so until players leave, new arrivals signings like Sergio Aguero, Depay and Eric Garcia cannot be officially registered with La Liga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Emerson has also arrived this summer as president Joan Laporta is having to get creative with majorly free transfers. Lionel Messi is also a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired on June 30 and while talks remain ongoing with the Argentine, they need to clear salary space to re-register him. Players are being pushed to leave the club, some by choice and some out of n...

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Man Utd handed Danny Ings huge boost after transfer enquiry

Premier League

Southampton striker Danny Ings has reportedly rejected a new deal at St Mary’s amid speculation Manchester United are interested in his signature. Ings’ current contract is due to expire in 2022 and there has been uncertainty around his future, with the Saints yet to make any progress regarding a new deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils have been monitoring the situation and recently made an enquiry for Ings as Solskjaer looks to add quality to his team after finally landing Jadon Sancho and tying down Edinson Cavani for another year. Man City are also said to be keen on the striker, who finished last campaign as Southampton’s top scorer with 13 goals in all competitions despite missing much of the season through injury. According to Th...

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Man Utd dealt Eduardo Camavinga blow as Rennes ‘laugh’ at proposed bid

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Manchester United's hopes of signing Eduardo Camavinga have been dashed after Rennes laughed at their proposal, according to reports. Camavinga is regarded as one of the most exciting youngsters in Ligue 1 after bursting onto the scene in the 2019/20 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder - who made his senior France debut last year - has only one year left on his contract with Rennes. This has prompted speculation over his future, with PSG linked with Camavinga while Real Madrid and United keep tabs on the situation. Recent reports suggested United were in pole position to sign the 18-year-old, with Rennes willing to accept a £25.7m bid. But a fresh update has rubbished this claim, as Get French Football claim they were met with l...

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Matteo Guendouzi announces Arsenal exit but then delete emotional good-bye tweets

Premier League

Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi has confirmed he is leaving the Emirates. The French midfielder, who spent last campaign on loan at Hertha Berlin, took to Instagram to announce the news with a statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a now-deleted message that appeared on Twitter and Instagram, the player wrote: "Thank you Arsenal. Thanks for everything! "I discovered and learned so much during my time here. It would be impossible to list everything without forgetting one memory or word… but I will never forget any minute spent with the Gunners jersey. "I will never forget the Emirates Stadium. I will never forget the fans. I won't forget the city. "I will never forget everything I've been through here. I will never forget that my only will was...