'Bale's not even training with us' - Zidane suggests Real Madrid star not close to return

The winger will miss the Blancos' La Liga match against Sevilla on Sunday and his coach admits he does not know when he will be available again Zinedine Zidane remains unsure when Gareth Bale will be available for Real Madrid again but hopes it will be soon. Wales international Bale sustained a calf injury in the Champions League quarter-final victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on...

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Conte was wrong - Pochettino says Chelsea spending key to title win

The Blues boss said Tottenham should have had an advantage in the battle for the league crown, but the Argentine pointed out a flaw in his logic Mauricio Pochettino has hit back at Antonio Conte's suggestion that Tottenham had an advantage in the Premier League title race, insisting Chelsea's big spending had more of an influence. Chelsea were crowned champions on Friday thanks to a 1-0 win over...

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SPURS & CHELSEA BATTLE FOR SMITH

Chelsea and Tottenham are set to go head-to-head to sign Bournemouth defender Adam Smith, according to The Sun. Smith began his career at Spurs and the club are considering a bid to re-sign him as a possible replacement for Kyle Walker, who has been heavily linked with Manchester City. The Blues, meanwhile, are understood to have scouted the 26-year-old in the 2-2 draw with Stoke, and will...

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ARSENAL TO LAUNCH £50M MORATA BID

Arsenal are ready to bid for Chelsea and Manchester United target Alvaro Morata this summer, according to a report in The Sun. The Real Madrid striker has grown frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities in Spain and is looking to leave, with Antonio Conte's Blues leading the chase. However, Arsene Wenger is willing to sanction a £50m bid as he prepares for the possibility of having...

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BARCA JOIN MAHREZ RACE

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race to sign wantaway Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, says the Daily Star . The Algeria international has had a mixed campaign at the King Power this season and is looking to push for a move away once the season draws to an end. As well as Barca and PSG, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all now thought to be interested in...

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GALA WANT WELBECK

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is the centre of a £16 million transfer bid from Turkish side Galatasaray, according to reports from the Daily Mail .  The former Manchester United forward has made just seven Premier League starts for the Gunners this season and will make a decision regarding his long-term future once the season ends. Galatasaray have made contact with the north...

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ARSENAL TARGET LEMAR

Arsenal have made Monaco winger Thomas Lemar one of their top summer transfer targets, according to the  Daily Mirror . The 21-year-old has been in sensational form this season and Arsene Wenger is a huge admirer as he looks to rebuild his squad at the Emirates Stadiu...

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LUKAKU TOPS MAN UTD LIST

Jose Mourinho has made Everton forward Romelu Lukaku his number one transfer target this summer, according to a report from The Guardian . The Belgian is seen as the man to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic and lead the Red Devils attack next season, having hit 24 Premier League goals for the Toffees so far this term. Lukaku has openly admitted he will only join a club with a spot in the...

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BALE AGENT OPENS UTD TALKS

Gareth Bale's representatives have opened talks with Manchester United chiefs over a potential summer transfer to Old Trafford, according to a report from Diario Gol . The Welshman has scored 12 goals in 30 starts for Real Madrid this season but has suffered with injuries throughout, with his replacement Isco impressing in his absence.  Bale is now supposedly open to a Premier...

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Revealed: How Chelsea are set to profit from Juventus' success

The Blues have a complicated deal in place with the Turin club that could see them earn a profit on a failed signing Chelsea will earn several million pounds should Juventus achieve both the Serie A and Champions League titles this season, due to clauses in the loan deal of Juan Cuadrado.  The 28-year-old moved to Chelsea from Fiorentina in a deal worth £23.3 million in 2015...

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Bailly out of Europa League final after red card

Eric Bailly will miss the Europa League final after being sent off in Manchester United's semi-final second leg clash against Celta Vigo on Thursday night. The Ivorian defender was dismissed after putting a hand to John Guidetti's face, with Facundo Roncaglia then also seeing red for retaliating in the aftermath. United were not punished, however, with John Guidetti missing a late chance to...

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BARCA EYE ROMEU RETURN

Barcelona are considering a move to bring Oriol Romeu back to the club from Southampton this summer, according to Marca . The midfielder graduated through Barca's academy but is only now starting to realise his potential at St Mary's, and would cost at least €15 million to acquire after being named the Saints' Player of the Yea...

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Atletico Madrid 2 Real Madrid 1 (2-4 agg): Calderon comeback falls short as Isco sets up Juventus showdown

Atletico Madrid's last Champions League game at Vicente Calderon ended in victory, but Real Madrid will meet Juventus in the final. Real Madrid reached a third Champions League final in four years after seeing off Atletico Madrid despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Wednesday. Two goals in the first 16 minutes from Atleti threatened to produce another memorable comeback...

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CONTE GIVEN FULL BACKING

Chelsea's board are prepared to offer Antonio Conte a new, improved contract deal and will back the Italian boss completely in the transfer market, the Mirror  reports. The Blues are keen to see off interest from Inter, who are prepared to offer the manager a £10m-per-year deal, and will sanction bids for Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Virgil van Dij...

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Pogba shows off Man Utd's 2017-18 away kit inspired by 1992 team

The midfielder modeled the club's new jersey based on one that "defined football shirt design for an era" when they won the European Cup Winners' Cup Manchester United have revealed their away kit for the 2017-18 campaign. Declaring it "inspired by 92", the new Red Devils jersey is based on the one the team wore on their journey to the European Cup Winners' Cup,...

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Paul Pogba transfer: FIFA confirms investigation into Man Utd signing

The world football governing body has confirmed reports that it has launched a probe into the midfielder's world-record move from Juventus last year FIFA has confirmed that it is investigating Paul Pogba's record-breaking transfer to Manchester United last summer. The news was broken by Football Leaks, AFP and other European news outlets claiming that Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola,...

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Juventus 2 Monaco 1 (4-1 agg): Alves leads serene charge into Champions League final

Juventus secured simple passage to their second Champions League final in three years as a 2-1 win over Monaco secured a 4-1 aggregate win. Dani Alves orchestrated another brilliant Juventus performance in this season's Champions League as a 2-1 win over Monaco on home turf secured a 4-1 aggregate triumph and a place in the final. Juventus' half-decade dominance of Serie A is yet to translate...

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Vidal claims rules are different for Messi after ban appeal win

The Chilean says it is "good" for Argentina to have the Barca star available, but lamented his ability to have a ban overturned Lionel Messi having an international ban overturned by FIFA is evidence of an imbalanced playing field in football, says Chile star Arturo Vidal. Messi was handed a four-match ban after abusing a match official during the 1-0 victory over Chile in March, ruling him out...

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MAN UTD EYE REUS

Jose Mourinho wants to bring Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus to Manchester United, according to  Don Balon . The United boss wants the Germany international to replace Wayne Rooney, who is set to leave Old Trafford for China this summer. The Red Devils are likely to face competition for Reus from Atletico Madrid, with Diego Simeone unhappy with the performances of Yannick...

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Atletico starlet Theo Hernandez completes Real Madrid medical

The 19-year-old defender, currently on loan at Alaves, had been coveted by Barcelona but will finally sign terms with the Merengue Atletico Madrid starlet Theo Hernandez is on the verge of joining city rivals Real Madrid after completing a medical with the Liga giants. Hernandez had also attracted interest from Barcelona but is set to play at the Santiago Bernabeu next season after Madrid...

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Chelsea become third team to win 300 Premier League home games

Goals from Diego Costa, Marcos Alonso and Nemanja Matic sealed a landmark win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge to send Boro to the Championship Chelsea recorded their 300th home win of the Premier League era as they beat Middlesbrough 3-0 on Monday to move a step closer to title glory. Diego Costa gave the hosts the lead after 23 minutes at Stamford Bridge, recording his 20th league goal of the...

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Who cares if Wenger finally won?! Mourinho was right to play reserves against Arsenal

The Portuguese's unbeaten run against the Arsenal boss is over, but the main target is clearly Europa League glory It may be no consolation for the 3,000 or so Manchester United fans who paid good money to travel to north London for the clash with Arsenal on Sunday, but Jose Mourinho’s warning that he was set to play a weakened side made his very first league loss to Arsene Wenger something of...

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Wenger finally ends Mourinho hoodoo after Arsenal beat Man Utd in the Premier League

Goals from Granit Xhaka and Danny Welbeck secured a belated victory for the Frenchman to keep his team in the hunt for a top-four finish After almost 13 years, Arsene Wenger finally got the better of Jose Mourinho in the Premier League after Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Wenger had endured countless frustration in his previous battles with his Portuguese nemesis,...

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MOURINHO WANTS AGUERO

Jose Mourinho has turned his attention to Manchester City's Sergio Aguero as he looks to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the head of Man Utd's attack, the Sunday Times reports. The report claims Mourinho does not expect City to let the deal happen but that the Red Devils are willing to better the Argentine's current wage packed at the Etiha...

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Newcastle seal Championship title

Rafa Benitez has guided his side back to the big time by capturing the second tier crown, while Mark Warburton has helped to see the Reds safe Premier League-bound Newcastle United have their hands on silverware once more after claiming the Championship title on the final day of the season. Rafa Benitez’s side saw off Barnsley 3-0 at St James’ Park to take advantage of a slip-up from Brighton as...

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Barca may have MSN, but Real Madrid have so much more

The Catalans' famous trident gives them a chance in any game, but quality back-up is needed to win the top prizes and that is where Real have the edge Football is a squad game these days. There was a time when a formidable first XI would be good enough to win the big titles, but that is no longer the case and it is Real Madrid's impressive strength in depth that is giving them the edge at...

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'David Silva is the wizard!' - Man City's 50-goal star earns Kompany praise

The Spanish playmaker reached a half century for the club against Crystal Palace, with his efforts down the years saluted by the Etihad captain Vincent Kompany has branded Manchester City team-mate David Silva “the wizard” after seeing him reach 50 goals for the club. The Spanish schemer hit that landmark by netting in a 5-0 mauling of Crystal Palace on Saturday. The World Cup winner is...

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Durant propels Warriors past Jazz

Kevin Durant scored 38 points and the Golden State Warriors withstood a determined Utah effort to down the Jazz 102-91 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA playoff series. The Warriors will try to close out the best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series in game four on Mond...

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BAYERN PREPARE ALEXIS BID

Bayern Munich are preparing a £55 million bid for Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, according to The Telegraph.  The German club are the latest to register their interest in the Chile star, who has also been linked with PSG, Man City, Juventus and Chelsea.&nbs...

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Mbappe: Transfer talk won’t affect me

The 18-year-old has been linked with a huge summer move to Real Madrid but says that he is not thinking about the future Kylian Mbappe has affirmed that he will not allow speculation over his future to affect his on-field performances. It has been reported in the Spanish press that the 18-year-old Monaco striker has agreed to move to Real Madrid in the summer after a spectacular breakout campaign...

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