SPORTS UPDATE

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Leo Messi has told Barcelona transfer chiefs to sign Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso instead of Bayern Munich's David Alaba. (Source: Express)

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Liverpool are yet to make a move for
Roma goalkeeper Alisson, 25, but the Brazilian is not close to signing a new deal at the Italian club. (Sun)

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Chelsea's French midfielder N'Golo Kante, 26, has played down speculation about him joining Paris St-Germain by saying he is "at home" at Stamford Bridge. (Express)

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The agent of Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, 22, has given no assurances over the France international's future at the club. (Il Bianconero, via Independent)

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Manchester United target Milan Skriniar, 23, says he is happy at Inter Milan. The Slovakian also interests Barcelona. (Star)

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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says self-confidence is the key to his success. The 33-year-old Portugal international has scored 21 times in 13 appearances since the start of 2018. (Sky Sports)

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Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure did not turn up for the first day of training with his Ivory Coast team-mates on Tuesday. (Fifciv.com)

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has given his non-international players a week off and has taken his coaching staff to Tenerife. (Liverpool Echo)

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Aston Villa forward Jack Grealish is eyeing promotion to the Premier League and still hopes for an England call-up.
(Telegraph - subscription required)

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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be in trouble with the Football Association over his involvement with a new betting company. (Mirror)

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Vodafone Egypt will give all of its phone customers 11 minutes of free call time every time Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scores. (Mirror)

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Leicester centre-half Harry Maguire believes he is in the form of his life and has set his sights on a starting place for England at this summer’s World Cup.

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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be in trouble with the Football Association over his involvement with a new betting company.

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Cristiano Ronaldo says his belief that no player is superior to him is the key to his unprecedented success.

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Jose Mourinho wants to sell up to eight Manchester United players this summer so he can finance moves for Marco Verratti, Toni Kroos, Toby Alderweireld and Samuel Umtiti.

Daily express

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Ikechukwu Ezenwa believes that Nigeria friendly games against Poland and Serbia will help build 'more confidence' in the team ahead of World Cup.

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Christian Eriksen insists he is "very happy" at Tottenham amid increased speculation linking him with a move to La Liga.

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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone met with Juventus striker Paulo Dybala in the Spanish capital on Monday, according to Radio Marca

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Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann wants his future resolved before joining up with France for the World Cup in June, with Barcelona reportedly eager to make a move for him.

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5 - MFM FC becomes the first Nigeri club to concede 5+ goals in Algeria CAF Club competition. Roasted. #C
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