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Juventus have confirmed that one of their social media accounts was hacked after appearing to confirm the signing of Real Madrid’s Arda Guler. Despite the transfer window closing at the end of August, fans of both teams were taken by surprise when the club’s English X account appeared to confirm the signing on Monday afternoon. The teenager scored six goals in 12 matches during his maiden season at the club before going on to enjoy a breakout summer for Turkey at Euro 2024. Source link

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Former Chelsea star Glen Johnson has named his dream signing for the January transfer window, urging the Blues to bring in Lautaro Martinez. Some pundits have argued the Blues cannot become genuine Premier League title challengers under Enzo Maresca until they recruit a ‘world-class’ striker. Chelsea already have a number of talented forwards, including Nicolas Jackson, who has produced five goals and three assists in eight top-flight games this term. Christopher Nkunku has also impressed for the West Londoners with seven goals across 12 games in all competitions so far this season. In order to close the gap to the…

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Dimitar Berbatov has urged Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund to get ‘angry’ ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash against Fenerbahce. Hojlund has produced a total of 18 goals across 49 appearances to date since he joined United from Atalanta in a deal worth £72m in the summer of 2023. The Denmark international has also suffered a number of injury issues since his switch to Old Trafford, with fans keen to see him kick on and go up a level. In order for Hojlund to become an elite-level striker, former United star Berbatov says the 21-year-old needs to adjust his mindset…

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Aaron Ramsey has called out Kai Havertz for his lack of awareness in the 2-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth, a damaging result for Arsenal’s title hopes. Former Arsenal midfielder Ramsey is desperate to see his old club get their hands on the Premier League trophy with the north Londoners’ last title coming in 2004. The Gunners have missed out to Manchester City for the last two seasons in a row and their defeat to the Cherries – coupled with a victory for Pep Guardiola’s side on Sunday – has seen them narrowly fall behind in the race for silverware. Ramsey,…

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Neymar has fired a message to Chelsea’s 17-year-old wonderkid Estêvão Willian after he broke his 15-year long record in the Brazilian Serie A. Chelsea completed a deal for the Palmeiras teenager in June and he will officially move to west London on July 1, 2025 once his 18th birthday has passed. He has been in fine form out in South America ahead of his switch to England and Estêvão has now received praise from fellow Brazilian footballer Neymar. Estêvão reached 18 goal contributions this season over the weekend, which is a new record in the Brazilian top-flight across a single…

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Jamie Carragher admits he was left ‘really impressed’ by Rasmus Hojlund’s performance in Manchester United’s 3-3 draw against Porto this season. Liverpool legend and football pundit Carragher feels that Hojlund is finally ‘starting to look a player’ following his £72m move to Old Trafford in August 2023. Hojlund scored in United’s 3-3 Europa League draw against Porto this month, and then found the back of the net in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford. Those are the only two goals Hojlund has produced this term but he has only made six appearances so far amid a hamstring problem. ‘Hojlund, I think…

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“The FA’s decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager is so, so sad. … The manager of a national team, any national team, should be from the same country as his players. It should be compulsory, one of the rules of the game, a point that isn’t even up for discussion. … This should be about one country’s best taking on another country’s best. If that best isn’t good enough, then so be it. Do something about the lack of resources at your disposal to ensure you do have the best players and coaches if you want to win something.”

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Jack Grealish names former Man Utd star as one of his toughest-ever opponents Manchester City star Jack Grealish has named former Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as one of his toughest-ever opponents. Erik ten Hag’s side sold Wan-Bissaka to West Ham for £15m in the most recent summer transfer window, a move which raised eyebrows among some pundits. Grealish has played against some of the top full-backs in world football – and the 29-year-old is convinced that Wan-Bissaka is among the very best he’s faced. The City winger appeared on Sky Sports and was asked who he thought fans would…

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Pep Guardiola confirms double Man City injury blow after controversial winner Pep Guardiola has confirmed a double injury blow after Manchester City scored a controversial late winner in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Wolves. Jørgen Strand Larsen stunned the Premier League champions when he fired Gary O’Neil’s side ahead with just seven minutes on the clock at Molineux. Joško Gvardiol levelled things up for City and the match was heading for a draw before John Stones’ dramatic 95th-minute winner. It’s a huge result for City after title rivals Arsenal slipped up at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday but it’s not all good…

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Arne Slot praises Liverpool star for ‘controlling’ Chelsea’s key man in win Arne Slot reserved special praise for Curtis Jones following Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, highlighting how the midfielder had successfully kept Cole Palmer quiet at Anfield. Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot to put hosts Liverpool in front in the 29th minute before Nicolas Jackson equalised within moments of the restart to silence the Merseyside crowd. But Jones restored the Reds’ lead just three minutes later with a smart touch and finish past Robert Sanchez and Slot’s men held firm to secure maximum points. Liverpool were denied…

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Liverpool ace proved club don’t need £52m target v Chelsea, says Jamie Carragher Jamie Carragher believes Curtis Jones’ man-of-the-match performance in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea proves the club do not need to pursue a January move for Martin Zubimendi. Jones repaid Arne Slot’s faith after being handed his second successive start in the Premier League, scoring what proved to be the winner in an exceptional all-round performance at the heart of Liverpool’s midfield. Mohamed Salah had earlier scored from the penalty spot to give Liverpool a slender lead at the halfway stage at Anfield, before Nicolas Jackson equalised within…

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Enzo Maresca names Chelsea duo who made him ‘afraid’ in defeat to Liverpool Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits he was ‘afraid’ of Reece James and Romeo Lavia getting injured in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Mohamed Salah produced a goal and assist as Arne Slot’s side secured all three points against the Blues to move back to the top of the Premier League table. Chelsea captain James was handed a start against the Reds, with the England international overcoming injury issues to make his first appearance of the season. Lavia was also named in the XI and…

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Rafael Nadal drops worrying hint ahead of last professional tennis match Rafael Nadal has hinted he may have to cancel his scheduled last professional tennis match due to ‘physical’ issues after he played at the Six Kings Slam. Nadal, 38, recently featured at a star-studded six-player exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in his penultimate tournament before he officially enters retirement. The 22-time Grand Slam champion – who lost to Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals, and was then beaten by Novak Djokovic in the third-place match – has now admitted he may have to ‘step away’ from the upcoming…

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Gary Neville names the one signing Chelsea need to become title challengers Gary Neville has named the one signing Chelsea need to become genuine Premier League title challengers after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Nicolas Jackson got on the scoresheet for the Blues at Anfield – but it was not enough as Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones secured victory for the Reds. Despite the result, Chelsea have enjoyed a positive start to the season under head coach Enzo Maresca after a long period of instability. Neville, though, is convinced that the west Londoners need to recruit a brand new striker…

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Aaron Ramsdale’s dad celebrates Bournemouth’s shock win over Arsenal Aaron Ramsdale’s dad has expressed his delight at AFC Bournemouth’s shock 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday. The Cherries stunned the Premier League title challengers thanks to goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert after William Saliba was shown an early red card. With Liverpool and Manchester City both picking up three points on Sunday, Arsenal’s defeat on the south coast could be a costly result for their trophy hopes. No one appeared to enjoy Bournemouth’s victory more than Ramsdale’s dad, Nick, who posted on X: ‘BACK OF THE NET BOSCOMBE!!!!!!!!’…

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