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Lucas Moura: “I want to stay here for a long, long time.”

Speaking to the AFP, PSG winger Lucas Moura confirmed that he hoped to stay at the club long past his current contract expiry date. Click Here: wallabies rugby merchandise “I hope so. It is my aim, I feel very good here, I like the town, the club, the fans. It is a magnificent experience to live here. I like to go to the Champs-Elysées, Trocadero, to eat in a good restaurant… but also to stay at home.…

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Metz see points deduction removed

Ligue 1 side FC Metz have seen their 2 points deduction at least temporarily removed following a decision by the Appeals Commission. Les Grenats were initially sanctioned by the LFP for a fan throwing a firecracker at Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes which saw the Ligue 1 match in question called off halfway through. It will be replayed at a later, yet to be confirmed date. Click Here: derry gaa jerseys After appealing the LFP’s decision,…

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UNDER THE RADAR | Baptiste Reynet

Born in Romans-sur-Isère, in the southeastern part of France, Baptiste Reynet’s peripatetic career has made his rise to Ligue 1 a somewhat unorthodox progression, but it should do little to diminish the regard in which he is held. While much of Dijon’s attacking play has caught the eye, their consistently excellent goalkeeper has perhaps gone under the radar, his career having seemingly stalled after failing to displace Benjamin Lecomte at Lorient. Still just 26, his…

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OGC Nice President open to Hatem Ben Arfa return

Speaking to Canal Football Club last night, OGC Nice President Jean Pierre Rivère was asked about the possibility of a return for Hatem Ben Arfa, who left Les Aiglons last summer for PSG, where he has struggled. “I like the player and the person a lot. But Hatem is no longer 20, he is 30. If we play to his strengths, which I think we did very well, we can make him shine. Bring him back to…

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Monaco to sell only two major players this summer: Tiemoué Bakayoko & Bernardo Silva

AS Monaco have decided that they will limit the amount of big money sales this summer in an attempt to keep their squad together to just two players, according to L’Équipe. Those players are: Tiemoué Bakayoko, who is in advanced talks with Chelsea, according to the newspaper and Bernardo Silva, who is in advanced contact with Manchester United, according to France Football. The club’s official line is that it is ready and willing to reject any offers…

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Jimmy Gopperth to play on into his 40s after joining new club

Former Hurricanes and Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has found a new club after signing with Pro D2 side Provence as his incredible career continues. The 39-year-old, who has also played for Wellington, North Harbour, the Blues, Newcastle, Leinster and Leicester, isn’t hanging up his boots just yet. His deal at the club that plays in the second tier of French rugby will see him run out as a 40 year-old, as he reaches that milestone…

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Jonny Hill embracing seniority as he advises Sale Sharks youngsters on Premiership final pitfalls

Sale Sharks second-row Jonny Hill has urged his side to seize the moment at Twickenham as they look to claim their first Premiership title in 17 years. Alex Sanderson’s north-west team will face a Saracens outfit that is hunting a sixth domestic title in what promises to be a pulsating final on Saturday. Sale last appearance came in 2006 when the likes of Jason Robinson, Mark Cueto, Richard Wigglesworth and Charlie Hodgson helped them to…

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Corentin Tolisso: “I want Champions’ League football.”

Speaking following Lyon’s victory over Montpellier, Corentin Tolisso talked about his future, as picked up by the AFP. “I do not know if I will be at Lyon next year. I want to play in the Champions League and to do the World Cup. To be at the World Cup, you need to play the top, top matches. And you play the top matches in the Champions League.” Click Here: melbourne storm shirt

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‘No stone is left unturned’ in the Wallabies’ pursuit of Rugby World Cup glory

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones and his team leaders are doing everything they can to prepare their side for a “smash and grab” job at the Rugby World Cup in France. It will be some task considering Jones has not even taken charge of a Test match yet after replacing Dave Rennie at the helm in January. However, if anyone can put together a good team quickly it is Jones, owing to his years of…

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