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Tottenham stadium update: What will be the first game in new home? Will it be this season?
Tottenham confirmed recently that their new stadium has been hit by further delays and won’t be ready until at least March. Club chairman Daniel Levy apologised to Spurs fans for the latest setback, which has been caused by ongoing construction and safety issues. The new 62,062-capacity ground was due to be completed last September but the club won’t be able to move into the arena for several weeks yet. As the stadium saga continues, when could Tottenham finally head back to White Hart Lane? What games will Spurs play at Wembley? Tottenham have been at the National Stadium since the start of last season and will continue to use it…
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Barcelona's Mascherano a major doubt for PSG clash
Click:Global Flower Supplier The centre-back has suffered a thigh injury that places his participation in the Champions League trip to Paris in doubt Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has suffered an injury to his left thigh, the La Liga champions have confirmed. Mascherano was introduced as a 62nd-minute substitute in place of Denis Suarez during Tuesday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Barca to appeal Suarez red card Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder that his Man Utd career is…
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Chelsea vs Manchester United: Liverpool legend Didi Hamann backs Red Devils to win FA Cup fifth round clash
Liverpool legend Didi Hamann says Manchester United will get back to winning ways when they visit Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday evening. talkSPORT brings you full live commentary of the showpiece clash of the round, with one of last year’s finalists set to be knocked out the competition before the quarter-finals. Chelsea come into the game on the back of a narrow Europa League defeat of Malmo which did little to ease the pressure on manager Maurizio Sarri. It is believed Sarri is at risk of losing his job following a run of poor results, including the 6-0 humbling at Manchester City eight days ago. The…
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Diego Costa feels 'like a footballer again' after waking from Chelsea nightmare at Atletico
The Spain international striker enjoyed a dream second debut for the La Liga giants on Wednesday, with a painful period in his career now forgotten Diego Costa claims to “feel like a footballer again” after putting his Chelsea pain behind him to enjoy a dream fresh start at Atletico Madrid. Despite having helped the Blues to two Premier League titles during his time in England, the Spain international striker found himself frozen out by Antonio Conte at the end of the 2016-17 campaign. A frustrating summer for the 29-year-old followed, with a return to Atletico agreed while the La Liga giants were working under the restrictions of a transfer ban.…
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Liverpool flop Aspas continues sensational form to down Real Madrid
The Spaniard was ridiculed at Anfield but has found a new lease of life since returning to his first club, scoring 13 goals in his last 13 matches Some players and clubs just seem to be a match made in heaven, and that description certainly applies to Iago Aspas and Celta Vigo. The Spaniard was left to rebuild his reputation after a torrid two years at Liverpool remembered by most for that corner in the loss to Chelsea that cost the Reds the Premier League title. Real Madrid downed by Celta Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre…
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How a North v South Premier League All-Star game might look featuring Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool stars
The NBA All-Star game dominated the weekend’s sporting action in America this weekend as the best in the game went head-to-head at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina. The team led by LeBron James was able to defeat Team Giannis 178-164 at the All-Star Weekend, which included musical performances from J-Cole and Meek Mill during half time as well. One of the most exciting and fun-filled weekends in the sporting calendar, there was also the Slam Dunk Contest, the Skills Challenge and the Rising Stars game for fans to indulge in across the three-day event. For English football fans, such an event can only be dreamed about as the Premier League…
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Alexis Sanchez: Manchester United forward’s goalscoring woes ‘like a bottle of ketchup’, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says
Scoring just a single goal may be enough for Alexis Sanchez to breathe new life into his woeful Manchester United career, according to interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer, the Norwegian, pulled no punches when he claimed he ‘can’t do anything about Alexis Sanchez’ in the wake of last week’s Champions League defeat by PSG, with the Chile forward anonymous after being brought on as a substitute. He has been in and out of the starting XI during Solskjaer’s two-month tenure following his recovery from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for six weeks at the back end of last year. However, Sanchez is in line for an increased role…
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'I'm staying with Messi' – Former Real Madrid boss Del Bosque rates Barcelona star above Ronaldo
The Spanish coach has acknowledged the unique ability of the Juventus talisman, but feels the Argentine is a more complete and ‘natural footballer’ Former Spain and Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque has weighed in on the eternal debate over who stands as this generation’s greatest player between Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, siding with the Barcelona star for his unparalleled quality. Before Luka Modric was named as the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, Messi and Ronaldo shared the award equally over the previous decade with five wins apiece. Both men have achieved greatness on an individual and team level at Barcelona and Real Madrid, setting incredible new goalscoring records and…
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Christian Pulisic backs Chelsea to ‘work things out’ as Blues slump to four successive away defeats
Christian Pulisic has backed Chelsea to get out the slump they find themselves in by the time he arrives at Stamford Bridge this summer. Pulisic, the 20-year-old United States international, became Chelsea’s first signing of 2019 when he was bought in January £58m, before being immediately loaned back to Borussia Dortmund for the remainder of the season. Pulisic has no doubt been keeping an eye on the turmoil taking place at Stamford Bridge, with manager Maurizio Sarri under serious pressure following the 6-0 thrashing the Blues were dealt by Manchester City last Sunday. That defeat was Chelsea’s fourth consecutive away loss in all competitions this year, having already been beaten by…
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Simeone: Costa the most important Atletico player of recent years
The former Chelsea striker has been hailed by the LaLiga side’s manager, who believes he is integral to their growth and history Diego Simeone believes Diego Costa is the most important player to feature for Atletico Madrid in recent years. Costa returned to Atletico action this month, becoming eligible to play following a return transfer from Chelsea that was announced in September. The Spain international laid on an assist for Yannick Carrasco as Atletico beat Lleida 3-0 on Tuesday to wrap up a 7-0 aggregate triumph in the Copa del Rey. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…