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Retegui earns Batistuta comparison from Italy coach Mancini

Argentina-born Italy striker Mateo Retegui reminds Roberto Mancini of the Albiceleste’s Serie A great Gabriel Batistuta. Retegui has been handed a first Italy call-up for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, starting at home to England on Thursday. The Tigre striker, who was born and raised in Argentina, where he has also spent his entire club […]

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“I’m very very good!” – Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun reveals a second talent (Video)

It seems Folarin Balogun, the striker currently playing for Reims on loan from Arsenal, could’ve played another sport. “Honestly I think I could play Olympic level” 😅 Folarin Balogun’s secret talent… 🏓👀 pic.twitter.com/d1d4LMKMfU — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 21, 2023

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane receives phone call from coach Antonio Conte after becoming club’s all-time leading goalscorer (Video)

Tottenham Hotspur were led by assistant manager Cristian Stellini in their 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, with Harry Kane overtaking Jimmy Greaves as the club’s leading all-time goalscorer as his 267th strike in their shirt brought the three points. Head coach Antonio Conte wasn’t able to be in the dugout, having undergone gallbladder […]

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Potter chops Aubameyang from Chelsea´s Champions League squad as Joao Felix, Mudryk and Fernandez co

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped from Chelsea’s Champions League squad, with head coach Graham Potter bringing in new recruits Joao Felix, Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk. The dramatic move to ditch striker Aubameyang reflects the striker’s declining status with the Blues, for whom he last started a game in November. Potter warned on Thursday there […]

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Weghorst starts as Man Utd chase Premier League double over leaders Arsenal

Wout Weghorst kept his place in the Manchester United team to face Arsenal as Erik ten Hag backed his newest signing against the Premier League leaders. The on-loan Dutch striker was retained as the focal point of manager Ten Hag’s attack, having made his debut in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Weghorst […]

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe pleased for Alexander Isak winning goal against Fulham (Video)

Newcastle beat Fulham on Sunday at the St. James Park by 1-0, courtesy of a late strike by substitute Alexander Isak after Aleksandar Mitrovic wasted a penalty for the Cottagers. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was obviously pleased for the young striker. 🗣 “We know he’s a difference maker.” Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/TmGQReUn9W […]

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Besiktas dismiss ´completely untrue´ reports Weghorst is close to Man Utd move

Besiktas have denied “completely untrue” reports on-loan striker Wout Weghorst is close to joining Manchester United. Netherlands international Weghorst emerged as a surprise target for United last week as manager Erik ten Hag widens his search for a new attacking player. The 30-year-old has impressed for Besiktas this campaign, scoring nine goals in 18 appearances […]

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Gonzalo Higuain emotional after final match as professional footballer (Video)

Gonzalo Higuain will no longer be playing professional football. A remarkable career has come to an end. The 34-year-old Argentine striker scored 335 goals in 710 matches in club football, winning three La Liga titles with Real Madrid and three Serie A titles with Juventus, along with the Copa del Rey trophy and two Spanish […]

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Brentford demand action after racist abuse of ´angry´ Toney

Brentford have condemned “despicable” racist abuse of Ivan Toney and called for support from the police and Instagram after their star striker revealed a private message he was sent on Friday. Toney scored twice in Brentford’s 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion, taking the England World Cup hopeful’s tally to an impressive eight goals […]

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Suarez wants answers from Koeman over Barca exit

Luis Suarez wants Ronald Koeman to tell him to his face why he showed him the door at Barcelona just over two years ago. Suarez joined LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid on a free transfer in September 2020 after being deemed surplus to requirements by Koeman. The Uruguay striker, now playing for his boyhood club Nacional, […]

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