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La Liga: I know it’s time to leave Barcelona – Mascherano

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Barcelona midfielder, Javier Mascherano, has revealed that his time at the club was drawing to a close. Mascherano joined the Chatalans from Liverpool in 2010 and has gone on to enjoy immense success in Spain, winning the Champions League twice, La Liga four times and four Copa del Rey titles. His contract expires in 2019 and the 33 year-old now features less frequently under Ernesto Valverde this season even when fit. Mascherano is aware that his time in Catalonia is running out. He told ESPN, “I think that my stage here is ending. It makes sense that after such a long time there’s not much more I can do in this club. “I’m not saying it with a heavy heart. I’ve had the best years of my career in this club. I’ll never forget it. “I’m one of those people who thinks that you have to know when is the right time to end a stage. “I would like to end mine [with Barcelona] at the right time, but it doesn’t really depend on me. “I am predisposed to end it on time because w...
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Premier League: What Guardiola told Redmond after City’s dramatic win over Southampton

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Pep Guardiola was involved in an intense conversation with Nathan Redmond following Manchester City’s dramatic 1- 0 win over Southampton on Wednesday night. Raheem Sterling scored a 96th-minute winner as the hosts continued their 12-match winning run. After the final whistle, Guardiola stormed over to Redmond, wrapped his arm around his neck and put his hands on his chest. The City boss then proceeded to have an animated discussion with the 23-year-old. During his post-match interview, Guardiola claimed he was telling Redmond that he was wasting time from the ninth minute. “I was telling Nathan Redmond how good he is at the end. Southampton have some super talented players, Redmond is so good one against one. “But they didn’t’ want to play, they were time wasting from the ninth minute. I just wanted them to play,” he said.
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Ronaldo gives Real Madrid list of three players to buy

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Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly given the club a shortlist of three players they must bring in next year. Madrid are eight points off Barcelona, who currently occupy top spot in La Liga. Ronaldo has eight goals in five games in Europe, but has managed to net only twice in nine league matches, as the champions struggle to impress on the domestic front. The Portugal captain has also been outspoken on the club’s decision to allow experienced backup players like Pepe, Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez to depart in the summer. Diario Gol reports that Ronaldo has appealed to president Florentino Perez to strengthen the squad. The 32-year-old would like to see Portuguese youngster Goncalo Guedes, PSG defender Marquinhos and a new goalkeeper arrive – with Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa the No.1 target.
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Premier League: What Cech must do to emulate Van der Sar, play until 40 – Wenger

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Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has coached goalkeeper, Petr Cech on what to do to emulate former Manchester United safe hands, Edwin Van der Sar. Wenger believes that Cech is fitter than ever after losing weight and can equal Van der Sar’s record by playing into his forties. Cech has been in good form this season and hope to make it three league clean sheets in a row when the Gunners host Huddersfield on Wednesday. The Gunners boss believes the 35-year-old keeper can continue the good form after Arsenal won 11 consecutive Premier League home games this season. “He gets older, we all do that, but I think he is fitter than ever,” Wenger said. “He puts a lot of attention into the preparation. He is slimmer than before. I think he benefits from that. “He has lost some weight. Not too much, two, three kilos only. But it’s a lot if you want to make a horse lose a race, you put a jockey with one or two kilos more on the back, and the horse is quite big. “He looks after his wh...
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Chelsea vs Swansea: Victor Moses is an important player – Conte

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Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte has said that winger, Victor Moses’s is an important player for the Blues. Conte made this know while speaking at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Chelsea home game against Swansea. The Blues gaffer also admitted that Moses hamstring injury was a problem and a blow to the Premier League champions. ”He is in contention but at the same time I have to make the best decision for every player,” Conte was quoted as saying by Football.London. ”For sure Victor is back from a bad injury and needs a bit of time to find the best physical condition. He is an important player for us. ” Having made the bench against Liverpool last weekend, the Italian coach hinted that Moses is lacking match fitness ahead of the visit of Swansea City, but may be included in the match day squad. Moses was absent for eight matches after sustaining an injury against his old club Crystal Palace on October 14. The Nigeria international only resumed full training wit...
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Sevilla coach, Berizzo survives prostate cancer

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Sevilla manager, Eduardo Berizzo, has successfully undergone surgery for prostate cancer. The La Liga club’s medical department made the announcement on Tuesday. Sevilla’s Argentine coach, Eduardo Berizzo has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The club confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, just hours after Berizzo’s side staged a remarkable comeback against Liverpool in the Champions League. just hours after Sevilla staged a remarkable comeback against Liverpool in the Champions League. “The recovery period of the Argentine coach will depend on the post-operative evolution in the coming days,” A statement released by Sevilla read. Berizzo recovery period will depend on his post-operative progress in the next few days. During Berizzo’s absence, his assistant, Ernesto Marcucci, will be in charge of first-team affairs. Marcucci’s first match at the helm comes on Wednesday against Cartagena in the fourth round of the Copa del Rey.
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How Wenger made NFF hire Rohr as Super Eagles coach

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed how he and his board consulted Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, when they needed a new handler for the Super Eagles. Pinnick disclosed this during the launching of the short code *1945#, a campaign by the NFF ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which was held in Lagos on Monday. During his speech at the event, he also gave an insight into how Nigeria were able to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. “It has been a tortious journey. Remember we did not qualify for the last two Nations Cup,” Pinnick began. “And as head of the federation, we always want to take responsibility, we don’t want to apportion blame. We don’t want to tell the world that Chad pulled out last meeting, that a country, that won the AFCON back-to-back, are even more eager. After we decided that we were condemned to qualify for the World Cup. “So what did we do? Between the three of us; Shehu Dikko, Seyi Akinwunmi and mysel...
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