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Ben Davies: Things to know about the English defender

As Celtic look set to close a deal for Preston North End's Ben Davies, here is everything you need to know about the defender.

2021-01-27T17:27:03Z

Ilkay Gundogan is filling the void left by David Silva

Ilkay Gundogan has helped Manchester City turn around their Premier League fortunes in 2021 so far with a brilliant recent run of goalscoring.

2021-01-27T18:11:33Z

Paul Pogba claims Man Utd players were 'cheating' teammates with poor performances

Paul Pogba has spoken about how the Manchester United squad harmed their own chances of success before their recent turn around in form.

2021-01-27T18:56:24Z

Daily Schmankerl: Dayot Upamecano “definitely” wants to go to Bayern Munich; Borussia Dortmund to hold a fire sale?; Timo Werner talks Chelsea experience so far; Max Meyer to FC Köln; and MORE!

It sure seems like Dayot Upamecano-to-Bayern Munich is going to eventually happen.

2021-01-28T05:09:12Z

Modric: “We’re going to play every game as it is a final”

The midfielder talked to Real Madrid’s website.

2021-01-28T09:24:15Z

Philadelphia Union sign MF Jose Martinez to new deal

Philadelphia Union sign MF Jose Martinez to new deal

2021-01-27T16:37:39Z

Man Utd title hopes hit as Chelsea's Tuchel era starts with stalemate

Manchester United's Premier League title hopes suffered a huge blow on Wednesday with a 2-1 defeat by bottom side Sheffield United as Chelsea started the Thomas Tuchel era with a goalless draw against Wolves. The shock result at Old Trafford leaves Pep Guardiola's Manchester City a point clear at the top with a game in hand and looking increasingly hot favourites to win a third title in four years. Elsewhere on a busy night of midweek action,...

2021-01-27T20:58:26Z

Everything we've changed our minds about in the Premier League this season

Everything we've changed our mind about in the chaotic 2020/21 Premier League season

2021-01-27T18:11:56Z

Shaw unsure if Kai Sotto can still catch any G League games after Gilas trip

While Ignite supports Sotto's desire to play for Gilas, Shaw admits trip will come at a cost for teen prodigy

2021-01-28T06:17:44Z

Tuchel admits Chelsea face top four fight

Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea face a fight to finish in the Premier League's top four after his first match ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw against Wolves on Wednesday. Tuchel has taken over from the sacked Frank Lampard with Chelsea languishing in mid-table after a wretched run. The former Paris Saint Germain boss was unable to inspire his new team in his Stamford Bridge debut. And Tuchel conceded after the game that Chelsea have no chance of...

2021-01-27T23:28:15Z

Full list of Ignite games in NBA G League bubble. How many will Kai miss?

Select team bannered by Fil-Am Jalen Green debuts against Jeremy Lin and the Santa Cruz Warriors on Feb. 10

2021-01-28T08:17:49Z

Man Utd title hopes hit by Sheffield United defeat

Rock-bottom Sheffield United put a huge dent in Manchester United's Premier League title hopes on Wednesday, beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's off-key side 2-1 at Old Trafford. Before the match Sheffield United had just five points to show from 19 games -- the worst haul in Premier League history -- and had not beaten the Red Devils since 1993.

2021-01-27T22:17:58Z

Everton denied as Pickford howler rescues Leicester

Jordan Pickford was punished for the latest in a long list of embarrassing errors as the blundering Everton goalkeeper allowed Youri Tielemans to rescue a 1-1 draw for Leicester on Wednesday. Pickford has been under scrutiny for the last year after some increasingly erratic displays. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has largely kept faith with Pickford, but that patience will be sorely tested by yet another mistake. Clinging to the first half...

2021-01-27T22:17:32Z

Buddy Hield nails seven of Kings' 14 triples in big win over Magic

Rested Kings get 29 points from Hield, defeat Magic

2021-01-28T04:17:54Z

Chelsea confirm Tuchel’s coaching staff as three join alongside new head coach

New and old

2021-01-28T08:09:15Z

The winners & losers of Thomas Tuchel's appointment at Chelsea

90min assesses the potential winners and losers in the Chelsea squad, following the sacking of Frank Lampard and the appointment of Thomas Tuchel

2021-01-27T16:57:24Z

Leverkusen sign Dutch defender Frimpong from Celtic

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed Wednesday the signing of Dutch defender Jeremie Frimpong from Scottish giants Celtic in a transfer reportedly costing around 11 million euros ($13 million). The 20-year-old has signed with the Bundesliga club until June 2025. He is Leverkusen's second Dutch signing this month after defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah joined from Manchester United. Right-back Frimpong, a product of Manchester City's academy, will cover for...

2021-01-27T18:13:04Z

Open Thread: January 28, 2021

Another issue of the Daily Merengue!

2021-01-28T06:09:11Z

Twitter reacts as Sheffield United stun Manchester United at Old Trafford

Twitter reacts as Sheffield United stun Manchester United at Old Trafford. Kean Bryan, Harry Maguire and Oliver Burke scored the goals in an entertaining affair

2021-01-27T23:11:34Z

Juve dismiss SPAL to set up Derby d’Italia in Coppa Italia semifinals

A heavily rotated lineup had no trouble with their Serie B opposition.

2021-01-28T07:39:36Z

Tuchel promises to be more ‘fair’ in future team selections

Getting to know the players

2021-01-28T08:39:15Z

Jose Mourinho defends Liverpool's title winners & insists they have nothing to prove

Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have nothing to prove after winning the Premier League and Champions League, according to Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho.

2021-01-27T22:56:37Z

UEFA still planning 12-venue tournament for Euro 2020

UEFA reiterated its plan Wednesday to stage the delayed European Championship in 12 cities all across the continent despite ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic, but said it recognised the need for flexibility over tournament arrangements. European football's governing body held a meeting to discuss logistics with representatives from each of the 12 host nations for Euro 2020, postponed from last year and due to run from June 11 to July...

2021-01-27T18:28:18Z

Why Friday Night Is Our Biggest Game Of The Season So Far

It seems like a pretty obvious thing to say considering the circumstances, but here’s why Harry thinks our season could be defined by Friday night’s game.

2021-01-28T08:39:18Z

Chelsea Loan Army: Chalobah, Broja score; Baker wins a cup; Tomori impresses

Making waves!

2021-01-28T05:24:13Z

Real Madrid ready to make Bayern Munich’s David Alaba their fourth highest earner

The top salary offers apparently came from Man City, but Alaba wants to go to Spain.

2021-01-27T15:53:52Z

Pogba to discuss future with Man Utd

Paul Pogba is to hold talks with Manchester United over his future, saying he is "enjoying" life at Old Trafford despite many fractious periods since he rejoined the club in 2016. Pogba has endured a topsy-turvy time in Manchester, but his recent good form has helped turn United into title contenders.

2021-01-27T19:13:18Z

Gilmour himself could be pushing for loan move for second half of season — reports

Understandable

2021-01-28T05:54:14Z

How do Barcelona solve their left-back problem?

Firpo has to go

2021-01-28T09:09:39Z

Thomas Tuchel names his first Chelsea starting XI

New Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has left Mason Mount out of his first starting XI as Blues boss for his side's Premier League clash with Wolves

2021-01-27T17:26:31Z

Everton 1-1 Leicester: Player ratings as Youri Tielemans earns Foxes point at Goodison Park

Youri Tielemans and James Rodriguez scored as Everton drew with Leicester in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

2021-01-27T23:56:50Z

Seb’s Player Ratings: Burnley 3-2 Aston Villa

A tale of two halves under the lights at Turf Moor after a first half of missed chances comes back to bite Dean Smith’s men where it hurts the most. Here’s how Seb rated the lads...

2021-01-28T08:39:17Z

Messi marks return with goal as Barca come from behind to beat Rayo

Lionel Messi marked his return from suspension with a goal in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as Barcelona survived a scare against Rayo Vallecano to reach the quarter-finals. Still, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman will be relieved to have made it to the quarter-finals and to see Messi on target again, the Argentinian taking his tally for the season to 15 goals.

2021-01-27T23:43:23Z

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Thursday, January 28

a fourth kit

2021-01-28T07:39:17Z

Eric Garcia prepared to play for Barcelona for free to seal January move

Victor Font claims Barcelona could sign Manchester City's Eric Garcia for €3m and he would play for free until the end of the season.

2021-01-28T09:11:59Z

Bundesliga stars that Leeds United should sign

These Bundesliga stars should be on the radar for this winter transfer window

2021-01-28T08:09:49Z

Koeman: De Jong now ‘more complete’ than he was at Ajax

The midfielder was the match winner in the Copa del Rey

2021-01-28T06:09:11Z

Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona: Player ratings as Barça progress in Copa del Rey

Barcelona progressed in the Copa del Rey with victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night, Frenkie de Jong and Lionel Messi scoring the goals.

2021-01-27T23:11:34Z

Meyer joins Cologne on free transfer after quitting Crystal Palace

Bundesliga strugglers Cologne on Wednesday signed Max Meyer on a free transfer after the Germany midfielder fell out of favour at Crystal Palace. "The transfer was only possible because Max was extremely accommodating to us financially," said Cologne director Horst Heldt.

2021-01-27T17:28:12Z

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists there will be 'no big inquest' into Sheff Utd defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United's 2-1 loss to Sheffield United was disappointing but indicative of the crazy 2020/21 Premier League season.

2021-01-28T08:56:52Z

Rumour Mongering: All Gordons Belong to Us, This Time Sheffield Utd’s Kyron Gordon

He DOES play center-back!

2021-01-28T08:09:10Z

Russian 'bad boy' Kokorin joins Fiorentina

Fiorentina on Wednesday announced the signing of Russian international striker Aleksandr Kokorin on a permanent deal from Spartak Moscow, just a year-and-a-half since he was released from prison. The 29-year-old was found guilty of assaulting a Russian government official in 2018, alongside then-Krasnodar midfielder Pavel Mamayev. "What I did in Russia was a mistake that I paid for dearly," Kokorin told the Fiorentina website. "On being a bad...

2021-01-27T22:02:34Z

Where are they now? Liverpool’s 2000/01 treble cup winners

Liverpool won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in a famous treble in 2000/01 - but what happened to the players in that team and where are they now?

2021-01-27T16:58:29Z

Tanzania wonder goal in vain as Guinea, Zambia advance at CHAN

A wonder goal from Baraka Majogoro was not enough to keep Tanzania in the African Nations Championship as Guinea and Zambia secured the last two quarter-finals places in Cameroon Wednesday. Tanzania were eight minutes away from topping Group D when Victor Kantabadouno levelled for Guinea in a thrilling 2-2 draw in Douala. It was a heartbreaking result for the Tanzanians, who improved in every group match under Burundi-born coach Etienne...

2021-01-27T22:13:09Z

Juventus 4-0 SPAL: Player ratings as Bianconeri book Coppa Italia semi final with Inter

Alvaro Morata, Gianluca Frabotta, Dejan Kulusevski and Federico Chiesa scored as Juventus set up a Coppa Italia semi final with Inter with a win against SPAL.

2021-01-27T22:11:36Z

Manchester United 1-2 Sheffield United: Player ratings as Blades stun Red Devils

Player ratings from the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford

2021-01-27T22:42:07Z

Thomas Tuchel calls goalless Wolves draw a 'good starting point' for Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel was impressed with Chelsea's energy and desire in their 0-0 draw with Wolves in his first game in charge.

2021-01-28T08:56:50Z

Transfer Latest: Have Sunderland opened talks to sign Ross County striker?

With Will Grigg seemingly heading out to Shrewsbury on loan, the Scottish Sun claim that Sunderland have opened talks for Ross County striker Ross Stewart.

2021-01-28T08:09:22Z

Former Spain striker Llorente joins Udinese from Napoli

Former Spain striker Fernando Llorente has joined Udinese from Napoli, the struggling Serie A club announced on Wednesday. The 35-year-old has signed a deal until June 2022 and arrives at a team sitting 14th in the Italian top flight, but only four points above the relegation zone. "I am very happy to be an Udinese player, from the first moment I arrived I felt at home," Llorente, who has only made three substitute appearances in Serie A for...

2021-01-27T23:13:13Z

FIFA announce timeline for World Cup 2026 venue selection process

FIFA have announced the timeline for the venue selection process for the 2026 World Cup, which takes place in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico

2021-01-27T17:56:29Z