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EPL: Solskjaer speaks on Pogba’s mistake in Man United 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace
 


Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has defended Paul Pogba, after he lost the ball in the build-up to Crystal Palace’s injury-time winner.
United fell behind in the first half at Old Trafford, following Jordan Ayew’s goal against the run of play.

But after Marcus Rashford missed a penalty in the second half, Daniel James scored an equaliser in the 89th minute.
With United pushing for the winning goal, Pogba was caught in possession in midfield and Palace were able to spark a counter and Patrick van Aanholt’s low strike squeezed underneath David De Gea.
But, Solskjaer has defended the World Cup winner and insists he has “no problem” with the midfielder’s tendency to hold on to possession.

“I thought he, as the rest of the team, grew into the game.
“He won the ball really well for our first goal, he played some great passes.
“He knows and we know he’s going to want the ball all the time.

“He knows that, yeah, he lost the ball, but he’ll lose the ball again and he’ll try again.
“So no problem with that,” Solskjaer told Sky Sports.

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LaLiga: What Zidane said about Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Valladolid
 


Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has urged fans to continue to back the team, despite their shock 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid on Saturday night.
Karim Benzema scored what looked to be the winner in the 82nd minute, but Sergi Guardiola struck his second goal of the season to level the game.

Having finished last season 19 points adrift of Barcelona, Zidane knows the pressure has increased again this season and he is demanding that fans to lend their backing.
When asked if the team is under more scrutiny because of last term, Zidane told a post-match press conference: “I noticed it at the Bernabeu – the crowd [feels the pressure] too.
“The fans also have to help us. There’s no choice. I know it is difficult, but I’m asking because they have also taken advantage of our successes. We will try everything on our part.”

Zidane also felt his side deserved a better result than the draw on Saturday.
“We have a bad feeling because we did the hardest thing, to score the goal in the second half, when we were not playing well.
“And with three or four minutes remaining they tied us.

“We were out of position and it is tough, because we deserved more, especially in the first half.
“It is not about losing that ball, because that is something that can happen, but we were out of place to defend it and that is hard. In that situation we have to put the ball out.
“It was not possible to win from there. We have to improve. We have to play well for 90 minutes. These days it is not good enough to play 50 or 60 good minutes,” Zidane added.

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Oshoala Scores Again As Barcelona Are Crowned Copa Catalunya Champions.

Barcelona 4-0 Espanyol

A brace from Mariona and a goal each from Oshoala and Pina gave Barcelona Femeni their first silverware of the 2019/2020 season.

Barcelona won the Copa Catalunya, their 10th in 11 years, by beating Espanyol 4-0 at the Municipal de Palamos stadium in Costa Brava yesterday night.

The Azulgranas controlled the rhythm of the game and had the higher percentage of ball possession right from the beginning of the game. The first goal scoring opportunity of the game fell to the Cules when Maria Leon latched on to the ball from a corner kick and struck the woodwork.

The Luis Cortes girls showed great team work and exhibited the classic Barca passing-possession game, which culminated in a great assist by Alexia Putellas and a fantastic goal by Asisat Oshoala in the 25th minute. The Nigerian has scored in every game so far this season (9 goals in 6 games).

Asisat Oshoala's goal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmsfdseWBeM

Caroline Graham Hanson provided a brilliant assist towards the end of the second half and Mariona played a powerful shot off Graham's centered ball to score the second goal for Barca.

Barca continued to create goal scoring opportunities after the break and Mariona scored the 3rd from 11 metres (3-0, min 64).

The Barca coach rang the changes towards the end of the game, introducing 6 substitutes - Andrea Falcón, Losada, Hamraoui, M. Pérez, Van der Gragt and Claudia Pina and it was Pina who scored the 4th goal in the final minute of the game. Thus Barcelona won its 10th Copa Catalunya in 11 years, controlling the match from the beginning to the end.

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Barça , 4
Espanyol , 0

Barça Femení:
Paños, María León, Marta T. , Mariona, Alexia, Patri, Aitana, Leila, Graham, A. Pereira i Oshoala. Substitutes: Andrea Falcón, Pina, Losada, Hamraoui, M. Pérez i Van der Gragt.

Espanyol:
Mimi, Elba, Inés, Torrdà, Baudet, Eli, Brenda, Daniela, Yiyi, Dulce i Kath. Substitutes: Mariajo, Letti (sent off), Debora i Paloma.

Goals: 1-0, Oshoala (min 25); 2-0, Mariona (min 31); 3-0, Mariona (p. min 64); 4-0, Pina (min 89).

Referee: Ylenia Sánchez (sent off Letti of Espanyol for a second yellow card offence)


Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZB84M4qv4k
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Racist insults are ignorance and can only make me stronger': Paul Pogba hits back at online trolls






Paul Pogba has hit back at 'ignorant' online trolls after suffering racist abuse on social media.
 
The French and Manchester United midfielder was subjected to numerous sickening comments after missing a penalty during his club's 1-1 draw with Wolves last week.
 
The former Juventus midfielder has now lashed out at his trolls over the provocating comments.
 
Posting a photo with his young son in front of images of Martin Luther King and his late father, Fassou Antoine this afternoon (August 25), Pogba wrote:  'My ancestors and my parents suffered for my generation to be free today, to work, to take the bus, to play football. Racist insults are ignorance and can only make me stronger and motivate me to fight for the next generation.'

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EPL: Tottenham’s top attacker reveals who caused Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Newcastle Utd

 
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Tottenham Hotspur top attacker, Heung-Min Son has reacted to his side’s Premier League 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday.
Son blamed Mauricio Pochettino’s men for not being clinical enough in front of goal against Newcastle despite having a lot of chances during the encounter.

Newcastle’s club record signing, Joelinton scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute following an assist from Christian Atsu to give the visitors all three points against Mauricio Pochettino’s side
“The goals were missing today. We had plenty of chances but we were not clinical enough,” Son was quoted as saying by the BBC Sport after the match.
“It’s always hard against teams that play deep, it makes it more difficult.

“I think we had chances to score, we should have got something out of this game.
“We have only played three games, there is a long way to go.
“This was not the best result but we have to stay positive and go again.”

Tottenham will now take on Arsenal in their next Premier League fixture on September 1.

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EPL: Real reason Manchester City defeated Bournemouth – Guardiola


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 August 25, 2019



Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said his team’s extra quality in attack made the difference as the champions powered to a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday.
Sergio Aguero struck twice to take his career goal tally to 400, while Raheem Sterling was also on target with his fifth goal in the opening three Premier League games.

Their second victory this season ensured second-placed City remained two points behind leaders Liverpool.
Speaking in a post match press conference, Guardiola acknowledged his side had been forced to work hard for the win.
He highlighted the ruthlessness of City’s finishing as the decisive factor on a hot day at Dean Court.

“It was a tough game, we knew it would be. We have seven points. We should have nine, but it’s OK.
“It’s a nice three points but we have a few things to improve. They were stronger than us in the boxes. But the quality of our players in front made the difference,” he said.

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LaLiga: What Griezmann said after scoring two goals in Barcelona’s win over Real Betis
 
 


Barcelona star, Antoine Griezmann, has expressed happiness after scoring two goals for the La Liga champions in their 5-2 win over Real Betis on Sunday at Camp Nou.
Two goals and an assist from Antoine Griezmann were enough for Barcelona to get their first La Liga win of the season after losing 1-0 to Ath. Bilbao last weekend.

Carles Perez, Jordi Alba and Arturo Vidal were also on the scoresheet for Barcelona, while Nabil Fekir and Loren found the net for Real Betis.
Griezmann who joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window for £107million, said it was beautiful after scoring at Camp Nou.
He, however, thanked Barcelona fans for their support during the match.

“How beautiful it is to score at Camp Nou! Thank you for your culés support, let our colors shine!,” the France World Cup winner posted on Twitter alongside picture of himself celebrating his goal.
Griezmann will hope to lead Ernesto Valverde’s men to victory when the tackle Osasuna in their La Liga fixture on August 31.

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Mourinho takes final decision on returning to his former club 


Former Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has finally decided to return to the Spanish La Liga giants, according to Spanish newspaper, AS.
The former Chelsea boss is watching developments at Real Madrid closely and believes there could be an opportunity for him to replace current manager, Zinedine Zidane.

Zidane’s men played a 1-1 disappointing draw against Real Valladolid last weekend at home.
Mourinho, who spent three seasons at Real Madrid, won one La Liga title during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 56-year-old has also managed in Italy as well as in his native Portugal with FC Porto.

Mourinho’s last managerial job was with Manchester United where he was sacked in December.
The Portuguese was close to tears during an interview few days ago as he admitted he missed football.
Mourinho said: “I miss my football, I have the fire. The most difficult thing for me is to say “no” to the possibilities I had to work.

“I have to be patient and wait for the right one and the right one is one at the dimension of what I am as a manager.”

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EPL: Chelsea boss, Lampard gives latest injury update on Kante, Pedro 


Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, Monday, provided the latest injury updates on N’Golo Kante and Pedro.
Kante sustained an ankle sprain which he has carried all through last week.

Pedro suffered a hamstring injury before Chelsea’s 3-2 Premier League win over Norwich City over the weekend.
“Pedro picked up a hamstring injury and we will assess the severity of it over the next couple of days, but I think it will be tough for him to be back for next week at first glance,” Lampard was quoted by Chelsea’s official website as saying on Monday.
“We obviously then have the international break, so that might help, but we will be trying to get him back as quickly as possible because he’s an important player.

“It’s a difficult one with N’Golo because he’s had four years of constant playing.
“We knew he had that injury from the Europa League final last season, which affected his pre-season, and then he picked up an ankle injury last week. He’s trying and we are trying to get him through it, but the game yesterday just came too quickly and he was in too much pain.”
Chelsea will take on Sheffield United in their next Premier League fixture on August 31.

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EPL: Iwobi reveals what ‘demanding’ Everton manager tells him in training 


Alex Iwobi has said that a ‘demanding’ Everton manager like Marco Silva, will improve his performances.
The Nigerian midfielder left Arsenal for a fee around £40million this summer, signing a five-year deal with the Toffees.

Iwobi made his debut in their 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa in Friday’s Premier League game.
The 23-year-old replaced Gylfi Sigurdsson in the 61st minute of the game and could have got a goal in the match, but was denied by the post.
“Before I came on, the manager said he wanted me to try to add some creativity.

“I felt sharp. And when I struck that ball [that hit the post], I thought it had gone in. It’s my aim to try to get more goals and assists.
“I have been working on that in training with the manager and the players, so hopefully I’ll be able to help my team get more goals.
“The manager demands a lot and he always reminds me in training of what I need to do. He’ll keep on helping me and improving me as a player,” Iwobi told Everton TV.

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Serie A: What Conte said after Lukaku made Inter Milan debut

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Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte, has hailed the club’s record signing, Romelu Lukaku, as a “gentle giant” after he netted a debut goal in their 4-0 thumping of 10-man Lecce.
Lukaku and Stefano Sensi scored on their Inter bows on Monday, while Marcelo Brozovic and Antonio Candreva also found the back of the net.

The Belgium striker impressed with his high energy levels and sharp build-up play.
Conte previously wanted to bring Lukaku to Chelsea during his time in charge at Stamford Bridge and he is enjoying finally getting to work with the former Manchester United man.
“Lukaku stepped into the Inter world in the best possible way, with great humility.

“He is a gentle giant, he always has a smile on his face. He is ready to work for the team and is at the disposal of his team-mates.
“I also want to highlight that Lautaro Martinez also played very well and everyone deserves praise.
“It was only the first game, so we can celebrate until midnight, but from tomorrow we have to start thinking about the next match with Cagliari,” Conte told DAZN.


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Transfer: PSG insist on one Real Madrid forward before agreeing Neymar deal

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Paris Saint-Germain are insisting on Vinicius Jr. being included in any Real Madrid deal for Neymar.
AS reports that the Ligue 1 champions will not do a deal without Vinicius.

PSG have been interested in the Madrid forward for some time, even before the arrival of Leonardo as sporting director
They have now asked for the teenage Brazilian three times and were rejected by the Spanish side.
Neymar is set to feature in any game for PSG this season.

However, both clubs have until September 2, to sort out an agreement

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Transfer: Neymar to join Barcelona on loan from PSG in a swap deal involving Dembele

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 August 27, 2019



Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar could leave the club to join Barcelona on a season-long loan after the La Liga giants made a third offer for the Brazilian international on Tuesday.
According to Le Parisien, Barcelona want to take Neymar on loan before September 2 with an obligation to buy the 27-year-old attacker for £154million – paying one lump sum either next summer or in 2021.

The newspaper reports that the deal would also see Forward, Ousmane Dembele head to the Parc des Princes on loan at the same time, with PSG having an option to make the deal permanent if they desired.
DAILY POST had reported that Barcelona have already seen two bids turned down for Neymar, who left the club for France in a world record €222million transfer in 2017.
PSG rejected a first offer which included Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic and €80million.

The Ligue 1 champions also turned down their request to take him on loan this season, ahead of a permanent move next summer, in a deal which would have been worth around €190m.
Neymar had already revealed his intention to leave PSG for Barcelona in this summer’s transfer window.
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Transfer: Rivaldo sends message to Barcelona president over signing Neymar from PSG
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Brazil legend, Rivaldo, on Tuesday, urged Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain before the European transfer window closes on September 2.
Neymar had already revealed his intention to leave PSG for Barcelona in this summer’s transfer window.

“We know everything that happened to @neymarjr,” Rivaldo wrote on Instagram.
“His departure from @fcbarcelona was wrong never he should have left one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“But he is eager to come back and assume what he did. May the president of @fcbarcelona and all of the board don’t let @neymarjr go to another club.

“I hope it gets resolves with @psg and he can get back to where he should never have left. Visca Barca.”

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles qualify for African Games football final

August 27, 2019
Tunde Eludini

The Nigeria U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have qualified for the final of the football event at the ongoing African Games in Morocco.

The Flying Eagles went the whole mile before they could defeat their counterparts from Mali 5-4 on penalties.

Both teams had fired blanks over 120 minutes before Nigeria prevailed in the ensuing penalty kicks.

Tuesday’s victory is perfect revenge for coach Paul Aigbogun’s men who were edged out in the semi-final stage of the African Youth Championships by the same Malian team earlier in the year.

To get to this stage in Morocco, the Flying Eagles drew with Burkina Faso (1-1) and Morocco (2-2) and defeated South Africa (2-1) to reach the last four at this tournament.

This will be the first time Nigeria will play the final match in the African Games since their 0-1 loss to Algeria in 1978.

Aside from the gold medal of the football event won on home soil in 1973 in Lagos, the football gold has been elusive for Nigeria ever since.

Interestingly, the Nigeria U-20 female team, the Falconets, also thrashed their counterparts from Algeria 3-0 on Monday to qualify for the final of the football event at the ongoing African Games in Morocco.

Cynthia Aku scored two first-half goals before Zainab Olapade added another much later to take Nigeria closer to winning a third gold medal in women football at the African Games.

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Transfer: Pique reveals conversation with Neymar about Barcelona return 


Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has revealed he has spoken to Neymar about a potential return.
Neymar is desperate to force a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, before the European transfer window closes next week.

Barca are keen to tie up the transfer and have sent officials to the French capital, in order to try and complete the deal before September 2. 
When asked about Neymar, Pique told the Daily Express: “We have spoken yeah. But obviously it is a private conversation.
“I don’t know. It is pretty difficult to know. I know that the club are working very hard to get him. It is not easy, he is not a player of Barcelona right now.

“I can just say let’s see what happens in the next week. Let’s see if he comes back.”

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Transfer: Barcelona, PSG finally agree fee for Neymar
 


Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have set the price for Neymar at €170million, ESPN reports.
However, the details about payments are holding up the deal.

PSG want the entire amount to be paid up front, but Barca are exploring different ways to cover the fee, following a busy summer in which they brought in Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie De Jong, Neto and Junior Firpo for a combined €239million.
During a meeting between the two sides on Tuesday, Barcelona offered to pay €40million in 2019, with additional payments of €65million to be made in 2020 and 2021.
But the Ligue 1 side rejected that proposal and insisted that they want the entire fee paid up front.

The Spanish champions are now looking to include Ousmane Dembele as a makeweight in the deal.
A source close to negotiations, claimed that the next 48 hours will be decisive for the negotiations. 
Barcelona technical secretary, Javier Bordas, said after the meetings that the club “felt closer to a deal than in days past.”

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Wanderson Cristaldo Farias Rushes To Kiss Wife After Scoring, Goal Disallowed

The hilarious moment a Brazilian footballer rushes to kiss his wife after scoring a goal that was almost immediately disallowed was captured in a video now going viral.

The footballer, Wanderson Cristaldo Farias jumped into the crowd to kiss his wife after he scored a goal, only to find out that the goal had been disallowed once he ran back on to the pitch.

Farias thought he had opened the scoring for Bulgarian side Ludogorets in their First Division game against Slavia Sofia and excitedly ran off the pitch to kiss find his wife. Delighted, his wife hurried down the stairsto meet the midfielder.

The moment she arrived at pitch level, the beaming pair leaned over the advertising hoarding, exchanged some brief words and shared a passionate kiss.

Sadly, his joy was short lived as he turned round to re-enter the field of play only to realise the goal had been disallowed and the teams had played on without him.

His goal had been ruled offside.

Watch video

https://lailasnews.com/footballer-rushes...wed-video/

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Alexis Sanchez Arrives Italy To Seal Inter Milan Transfer (Photos)



Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has arrived in Italy to seal his transfer to Inter Milan today, MySportDab reports.

It marks a fresh start for Sanchez and brings to an end a torrid 18 months at United.

Representatives from both clubs have been working on a deal for over a month and finally a breakthrough arrived earlier this week.

However, that Sanchez will still be United's second-highest earner despite being on loan to Inter.

It is understood that the 30-year-old pockets an eye-watering £400,000 a week, before bonuses, at United after signing from Arsenal last January.

Inter have agreed to pay close to £4.5million of the Chile international's £21m annual salary, meaning United will have to subsidise a significant portion of his wages.

Watch Video;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/08/man-utd-star-alexis-sanchez-arrives.html

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Nigeria Star Alex Iwobi Scores First Everton Goal In 4-2 Carabao Cup Win(Photos)



Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has scored his first goal for Everton in a 4-2 win against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup, MySportDab reports.

Coach Marco Silva handed Iwobi his first starting role for the League Cup match against League One side Lincoln City.

Lincoln City led within 20 seconds as Harry Anderson blasted home from Jack Payne's cross.

Lucas Digne equalised with a wonderful 30-yard free-kick and then Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a penalty.

Lincoln's Bruno Andrade levelled with a sensational volley to make it 2-2.

But Alex Iwobi and Richarlison both scored late in the match to take Everton into the third round.

Watch Iwobi Goal Video;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/08/niger...first.html