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No starts under Solari – Does Isco no longer fit in at Real Madrid?

Not for the first time in his Santiago Bernabeu career, the attacking midfielder looks like the odd man out but would he really be willing to leave? As a 17-year-old star of the future at Valencia, Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez (Isco), was described by his then manager, Unai Emery, as the player that would become the club’s new David Silva. However, less than two years later, in July 2011, and after just seven appearances in…

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Mourinho explains Alexis omission in Young Boys clash

The Manchester United boss explained leaving the Chilean out of the team as his side struggled to break down the Swiss outfit Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explained his decision to leave Alexis Sánchez out of the team that faced off with Young Boys in a crucial Champions League clash on Tuesday, saying that the Chilean star was not injured.   The 29-year-old has struggled this season and was dropped from the matchday squad to face West Ham…

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'I am similar to Pique' – De Ligt compares himself to Spanish defender amid Barca links

The Ajax defender sees similarities between himself and the veteran central defender Matthijs de Ligt compared himself to Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, saying he sees similarities between himself and the Spanish star. De Ligt has been linked with a number of big clubs for quite some time with Barcelona seen as the front-runner to sign the young Netherlands international. With those links still swirling, de Ligt added a bit of fuel to the fire by…

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'Wow, I'm here!' – Gervinho on his dream of playing for Arsenal & the moment Wenger told him he wanted him

The 31-year-old looks back on his two years with the north London club fondly and hailed his former manager’s impact on him Former Arsenal star Gervinho says he realised his childhood dream when he signed for the club and hailed Arsene Wenger as one of the biggest influences on his career. The 31-year-old joined the Gunners from Lille in 2011 and spent two seasons in the Premier League. The Ivory Coast international was unable to…

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Godin could leave Atletico as a free agent – Simeone

The Uruguayan has been strongly linked with an Inter switch in the summer, a scenario his coach admits could occur Diego Simeone indicated that Atletico Madrid captain Diego Godin could leave as a free agent, but denied suggestions that the club are making no effort to keep the defender. With media reports claiming the Uruguayan will move to Inter in Serie A when his contract expires in June, Simeone was quizzed on Godin’s future in his press conference ahead…

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'I want him to stay' – Sarri urges Fabregas to remain at Chelsea

With his contract set to expire, the midfielder has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in January Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has urged wantaway midfielder Cesc Fabregas to stay with the club.   The 31-year-old has seen his role at Stamford Bridge reduced this season, as the off-season additions of Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic have pushed Fabregas down the pecking order.   Fabregas has made just five Premier League appearances this term and will be free to…

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Revealed: How Man Utd snatched Chong from under the nose of Chelsea

Big things are expected of the Dutch teenager at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils hoping to leave a Premier League rival cursing their luck Tahith Chong was all set to sign for Chelsea before Manchester United swooped in and lured him away from a Premier League rival, the Red Devils’ former head of youth recruitment has revealed. Now 19 years of age, the Dutchman is considered to be one of the hottest prospects within…

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Force on red alert for hurting Waratahs

Western Force coach Michael Foley has put his team on red alert for a fired-up Michael Hooper in Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs at nib Stadium. Hooper was labelled “dreadful” and a “non-event” by former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer last week after making a quiet start to the season. The Waratahs as a whole have also been put under the spotlight after slumping to a 2-4 record, leaving their finals hopes…

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Kangaroos to be turned into pet food in Australian ‘harvesting’ program

The “Kangaroo Harvesting Program” will become a permanent fixture in the southern Australian state after a five-year trial was completed, according to a press release from the Victoria state government. ### While the animals are seen as a cute symbol of Australia by foreigners, kangaroos are increasingly causing problems at home by destroying crops and causing car accidents. ### “Accredited shooters will now be able to harvest kangaroos and have carcasses processed for pet food…

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