Manchester derby won't distract from Champions League aspirations, says Pep Guardiola

The Independent - Football Manchester derby won't distract from Champions League aspirations, says Pep Guardiola City can secure the title next week at home against United - but first they have a Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool to worry about more inf...

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Man of the match John O'Shea swats away retirement talk with first goal in over four years

The42 Man of the match John O'Shea swats away retirement talk with first goal in over four years The 36-year-old dismissed reports earlier this week that suggested he planned to retire at the end of the season. more info... ...

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Does This Barcelona Move Confirm Samuel Umtiti Is Joining United?

BlameFootball Does This Barcelona Move Confirm Samuel Umtiti Is Joining United? REUTERS/Sergio Perez Barcelona are on the lookout for a replacement for star defender Samuel Umtiti, as United look likely to sign him up. As per Sport, the French international has refused...

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Man United Fans Are Not Happy With Their Club’s Latest Transfer Target

BlameFootball Man United Fans Are Not Happy With Their Club’s Latest Transfer Target REUTERS/Peter Cziborra Man United are continuously being linked to a host of midfielders to join them in the summer. With Michael Carrick retiring and Marouane Fellaini likely to depart,...

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Eugene Laverty to Return to WorldSBK in May

beIN SPORTS News Eugene Laverty to Return to WorldSBK in May The Milwaukee Aprilia rider suffered a broken pelvis at the Motul Thai Round. more info... ...

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World Cup 2018 kits: Every home and away shirt rated - and your shock favourite revealed

The Independent - Football World Cup 2018 kits: Every home and away shirt rated - and your shock favourite revealed The winning kit will surprise you. Initially. And then it will all begin to make sense... more info... ...

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Remembering Brazil 1-7 Germany, a ghost that still haunts the Seleção today

The Independent - Football Remembering Brazil 1-7 Germany, a ghost that still haunts the Seleção today Brazil face Germany this evening for the first time since a game that changed their history more info... ...

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Russian police witnessed England fans' bad behaviour in Amsterdam - police chief

BBC Sport - Football Russian police witnessed England fans' bad behaviour in Amsterdam - police chief The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) is concerned recent efforts to "influence" Russian authorities before the World Cup have now been "wasted". more info... ...

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John Stones says England are beginning to reap the benefits of Pep Guardiola's influence

The Independent - Football John Stones says England are beginning to reap the benefits of Pep Guardiola's influence Stones believes that the footballing education he, Kyle Walker and Raheem Sterling have received from Guardiola has given Gareth Southgate a "head start" more...

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Whatever happened to the Zaire player who kicked a ref up the backside and this week's best sportswriting

The42 Whatever happened to the Zaire player who kicked a ref up the backside and this week's best sportswriting Plus, Wright Thompson has written a typically excellent piece for ESPN on Geno Auriemma. more info... ...

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Greg White Previews the 2018 MotoAmerica Season

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Millwall's Smith takes time out because of depression

BBC Sport - Football Millwall's Smith takes time out because of depression Millwall striker Harry Smith is receiving help for mental health and addiction issues, the Championship club says. more info... ...

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Halep Battles Past Dodin In Miami

beIN SPORTS News Halep Battles Past Dodin In Miami Simona Halep claimed a third-round place at the Miami Open on Thursday, but only after a hard-fought three-set battle with Oceane Dodin. more info... ...

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World Cup 2018 kits: Each home and away strip rated — now vote on your favourite

The Independent - Football World Cup 2018 kits: Each home and away strip rated — now vote on your favourite From Belgium (brilliant) to Brazil (bright), from Egypt (basic) to England (boring), vote on your favourite international kit more info... ...

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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's betting firm launch postponed amid FA concerns

The Independent - Football Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's betting firm launch postponed amid FA concerns Ibrahimovic was expected to help unveil the firm 'BetHard' at an event in Manchester next Monday more info... ...

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Bordeaux's Malcom says it would be 'a dream to play for Bayern Munich'

ESPN FC News Bordeaux's Malcom says it would be 'a dream to play for Bayern Munich' Bordeaux winger Malcom has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. Bordeaux's coveted winger Malcom has told Sky "it would be a dream to play for Bayern Munich." Malcom, 21, has scored...

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The Indy Football Podcast: What data analysis can teach us about Mohamed Salah, Tottenham and the World Cup

The Independent - Football The Indy Football Podcast: What data analysis can teach us about Mohamed Salah, Tottenham and the World Cup This week Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Liew and Luke Brown are joined by Rory Campbell, owner of C&N Sporting Risk, which provides data...

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After racist abuse and World Cup heartache, Ireland’s Young Player of the Year eager to move on

The42 After racist abuse and World Cup heartache, Ireland’s Young Player of the Year eager to move on Cyrus Christie is hoping for a better year ahead following a bad end to 2017. more info... ...

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Del Potro Demolishes Raonic To Set Up Federer Final

beIN SPORTS News Del Potro Demolishes Raonic To Set Up Federer Final A ruthless display from Juan Martin del Potro saw off Milos Raonic and booked an Indian Wells Masters final against Roger Federer. more info... ...

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The Locker Room: UCL Quarterfinals

beIN SPORTS News The Locker Room: UCL Quarterfinals We analyze every single matchup from the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals Draw, highlighting the most exciting ones. Diving, is it an art or is it plainly cheating? more info... ...

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There were four sending offs, 22 goals and a seven goal drubbing in the First Division tonight

The42 There were four sending offs, 22 goals and a seven goal drubbing in the First Division tonight There were plenty of talking points in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Friday night. more info... ...

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Europa League: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to avoid Atletico Madrid

BBC Sport - Football Europa League: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to avoid Atletico Madrid Arsene Wenger says he would prefer to avoid a Europa League quarter-final with Atletico Madrid after Arsenal beat AC Milan to advance. more info... ...

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5 Times Jose Mourinho Verbally Destroyed A Rival Manager

BlameFootball 5 Times Jose Mourinho Verbally Destroyed A Rival Manager Reuters / Stefan Wermuth When a football fan hears of the term “controversial manager,” the name of Jose Mourinho automatically springs to mind. From winning almost every major title he has contested...

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How parachute payments are completely distorting life below the Premier League

The Independent - Football How parachute payments are completely distorting life below the Premier League Exclusive: Researchers now believe that parachute payments could be worth as much as five points on every other team in the league more info... ...

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Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-2 Sevilla

BlameFootball Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-2 Sevilla Reuters/Jason Cairnduff Manchester United hosted Spanish side Sevilla in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter at Old Trafford. The match ended 1-2 as Sevilla reached the last eight. After...

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Hale Hale! Ronan hits hattrick as Derry open new Brandywell with a 5-0 win

The42 Hale Hale! Ronan hits hattrick as Derry open new Brandywell with a 5-0 win The Candystripes returned to their spiritual home in style after an 18-month absence. more info... ...

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Monday's Sports News: Ronaldo advises Icardi to stay at Inter, PSG can't guarantee Neymar will stay

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Barcelona splash out €30 million for 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder

The42 Barcelona splash out €30 million for 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder Gremio has attracted comparisons with Andres Iniesta, and will line up from July onwards at Camp Nou after the clubs agreed a transfer. more info... ...

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This is Paris: Refocus. League and Cups are next.

beIN SPORTS News This is Paris: Refocus. League and Cups are next. VIP ALERT! NFL Champion Mychal Kendricks & his brother Eric Kendricks from the Minnesota Vikings visited Le Parc during PSG's last match in Coupe de France. more info... ...

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Man United, Liverpool chase second

ESPN FC News Man United, Liverpool chase second One of the Premier League's biggest games takes place at Old Trafford. Manchester United and Liverpool meet again with second place on the line; our bloggers look ahead to the rivalry's latest chapter. 50-50 Challenge &#187 more...

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England women's boss Neville to 'fight' for better preparation

BBC Sport - Football England women's boss Neville to 'fight' for better preparation England women's coach Phil Neville says he will "fight" to get the "best" for his players, after their SheBelieves Cup defeat by the US. more info... ...

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League to meet Wolves over concerns about agent links

BBC Sport - Football League to meet Wolves over concerns about agent links The EFL is to meet Championship leaders Wolves over the relationship between owners Fosun and agent Jorge Mendes. more info... ...

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Ireland need to regenerate and give youth a chance on Turkey trip

The42 Ireland need to regenerate and give youth a chance on Turkey trip Martin O’Neill names his squad for this month’s friendly in Antalya tomorrow afternoon. more info... ...

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Buffon not considering Spurs match as his last in Champions League

ESPN FC News Buffon not considering Spurs match as his last in Champions League Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says he has not even given a moment's thought to Wednesday night's Champions League fixture with more info... ...

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Matic Seals Comeback Win for Man United at Crystal Palace

beIN SPORTS News Matic Seals Comeback Win for Man United at Crystal Palace Despite falling two goals behind at Crystal Palace, Manchester United claimed a dramatic 3-2 win thanks to Nemanja Matic's late scorcher. more info... ...

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Manchester United fans send Jose Mourinho an Eric Bailly message

men - Sport Manchester United fans send Jose Mourinho an Eric Bailly message Man Utd's Ivorian defender is back in contention after an injury lay-off. more info... ...

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Serie A commissioner: Davide Astori's death a 'shock to the world'

ESPN FC News Serie A commissioner: Davide Astori's death a 'shock to the world' Serie A commissioner Giovanni Malago speaks on the decision to postpone Sunday's Serie A and Serie B matches following the death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori. more info... ...

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Scottish Cup highlights: Celtic 3-0 Morton

BBC Sport - Football Scottish Cup highlights: Celtic 3-0 Morton Moussa Dembele scores twice as Celtic knock Morton out of the Scottish Cup on their way to the semi-finals. (UK only) more info... ...

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Juventus' Gianluigi Buffon 'could play on for another two years' - agent

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There was a mad end to the Melbourne derby that produced this 99th-minute open-goal miss

The42 There was a mad end to the Melbourne derby that produced this 99th-minute open-goal miss Melbourne Victory midfielder James Troisi was the guilty party. more info... ...

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Six Midfielders Mourinho Is Targeting Ahead Of Summer Transfer Window

BlameFootball Six Midfielders Mourinho Is Targeting Ahead Of Summer Transfer Window Jose Mourinho has his eyes set on revamping Man United’s midfield in the summer, and has apparently drawn up a shortlist of six potential targets who he thinks might fit the bill perfectly. That...

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