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Hurzeler hails ´special´ Joao Pedro after late Brighton winner

Fabian Hurzeler hailed “special” Joao Pedro after the forward scored a late winner for Brighton and Hove Albion against Manchester United. Joao Pedro converted Simon Adingra’s back-post cross in the 95th minute to earn Brighton a 2-1 victory in Saturday’s Premier League contest. The Brazil international’s goal came after Alejandro Garnacho had an effort ruled […]

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Injuries deprived Neto of bigger move, claims Wolves boss O’Neil

Gary O’Neil has said Pedro Neto could have sealed an even bigger move away from Wolves, if not for his injury record. Neto left Wolves for Chelsea earlier in August, signing for the Blues in a £45million move. The Portugal international is set for a swift reunion with his former club, though, with Wolves welcoming […]

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Nashville v Austin FC: Callaghan aiming to lay foundations to build on after Leagues Cup exit

BJ Callaghan insists foundations are still being built in Nashville as he takes charge of his first MLS fixture with his new side against Austin FC this weekend. Callaghan replaced Gary Smith and was in the dugout for their Leagues Cup campaign but failed to reach the knockout stages after losing 5-4 on penalties to […]

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Kansas City v Orlando City: Pareja hoping rest and recovery will prove fruitful upon MLS return

Oscar Pareja said allowing his Orlando City players to rest after their exit from the Leagues Cup was crucial ahead of resuming their MLS season against Sporting Kansas City this weekend. The Lions were knocked out by Cruz Azul in the last 32 of the competition, losing in a penalty shootout at the Inter&Co Stadium […]

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Barcola ready to replicate difference maker Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain

Bradley Barcola is confident he can make a difference for Paris Saint-Germain this season in the absence of Kylian Mbappe after his brace against Montpellier. Barcola, who has three goals in two appearances already this season, starred for Luis Enrique’s side during their 6-0 win in first home game of the new campaign. The 21-year-old […]

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Borussia Monchengladbach 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen: Wirtz late show secures winning start for champions

Florian Wirtz produced another late show for Bayer Leverkusen as the Bundesliga champions kickstarted their title defence with a dramatic 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach. Leverkusen looked set to start their campaign with a point, having seen Nico Elvedi and Tim Kleindienst cancel out Granit Xhaka and Wirtz’s first-half strikes. However, as they showed last […]

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Gallagher feeling at home after Atletico switch

Conor Gallagher is already feeling at home after swapping Chelsea for Atletico Madrid, having received a rousing welcome at his unveiling at the Civitas Metropolitano on Friday. Gallagher, who joined Chelsea at the age of six, left in a €42million (£35.5m) deal on Wednesday, penning a five-year deal with LaLiga giants Atleti. The 24-year-old joined […]

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Flick hoping Olmo issues behind Barcelona after Gundogan exit

Barcelona hope to have new signing Dani Olmo available against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday after facing issues with registering the midfielder, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. Barcelona host Bilbao in their second match of the season in LaLiga, having beaten Valencia 2-1 on matchday one. Olmo, who arrived in a €60million deal from RB […]

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Messi still inspiring Miami for Cincinnati clash despite injury

Inter Miami forward Matias Rojas says Lionel Messi continues to have an influence on the side even while out injured, as they prepare for Saturday’s huge top-of-the-table tussle with FC Cincinnati. Having gone out of the Leagues Cup at the last-16 stage, Eastern Conference leaders Miami return to MLS action against a team currently one […]

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Gundogan glad to help Barcelona financially after sealing Man City return

Ilkay Gundogan said helping Barcelona financially made his departure from the club easier to swallow after he sealed a return to Manchester City on Friday. Gundogan joined Barca last year after enjoying seven trophy-laden campaigns with City, winning 14 pieces of silverware during his time at the Etihad Stadium, including captaining the side to a […]

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