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Balogun at the double as USA thrash Paraguay in World Cup opener but boss Mauricio Pochettino wants more: ‘That is only the start’
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Balogun at the double as USA thrash Paraguay in World Cup opener but boss Mauricio Pochettino wants more: ‘That is only the start’

Mauricio Pochettino claimed “that is only the start” after his USA team opened their World Cup campaign with a rousing 4-1 hammering of Paraguay in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun was the hero with two goals as the tournament co-hosts surged…

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The on-field action at the World Cup has got off to a quietly satisfying start – and Mexico will take some stopping in that atmosphere.

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The signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi are the first signs that Tottenham are finally going about things the right way.

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The World Cup is England’s for the taking. With a little bit of luck the Three Lions can go all the way.

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Transfer News

Salah agent sends clear message on Fenerbahce speculation

Salah agent sends clear message on Fenerbahce speculation

Mohamed Salah’s agent has seemingly dismissed claims the outgoing Liverpool star is eyeing a move to Turkey. Salah said his farewell to Anfield last month after nine years on Merseyside, which saw him score 257 goals, that tally third all-time…

Nicholas McGee

Tottenham sign defender Senesi from Bournemouth

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Marcos Senesi at the end of his contract with Bournemouth. The 29-year-old enjoyed a superb season with the Cherries as they finished sixth in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola. https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/2064741637511696396 Iraola has…

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Tottenham sign defender Senesi from Bournemouth

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Premier League

Salah agent sends clear message on Fenerbahce speculation

Salah agent sends clear message on Fenerbahce speculation

Mohamed Salah’s agent has seemingly dismissed claims the outgoing Liverpool star is eyeing a move to Turkey. Salah said his farewell to Anfield last month after nine years on Merseyside, which saw him score 257 goals, that tally third all-time…

Nicholas McGee

Tottenham sign defender Senesi from Bournemouth

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Marcos Senesi at the end of his contract with Bournemouth. The 29-year-old enjoyed a superb season with the Cherries as they finished sixth in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola. https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/2064741637511696396 Iraola has…

Tom Rostance
Tottenham sign defender Senesi from Bournemouth
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La Liga

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga campaign when they host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Los Blancos have already confirmed a second-place finish behind champions Barcelona, while Athletic will end…

Mitch Fretton

Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview

Champions Barcelona travel to Mestalla on Saturday night looking to finish their La Liga campaign with another win against Valencia. Hansi Flick’s side secured the title earlier this month and remain comfortably clear at the top of the standings, while…

Mitch Fretton
Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview
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Serie A

Former Liverpool midfielder appointed as Sassuolo boss

Former Liverpool midfielder appointed as Sassuolo boss

Sassuolo have appointed Alberto Aquilani as their new coach. The former Liverpool midfielder takes over the Serie A side following an impressive spell with Serie B side Catanzaro. He replaces Fabio Grosso, who left Sassuolo to become Fiorentina’s new coach….

Nicholas McGee
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