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Ten Hag Opens Up: Man Utd Targeted Kane Before Hojlund Signing

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admitted he prioritized signing Harry Kane last summer, but the club ultimately acquired Rasmus Hojlund instead. Hojlund arrived from Atalanta for £72 million, while Kane moved to Bayern Munich from Tottenham for a reported £100 million. So far this season, Hojlund has managed eight goals in 26 league appearances […]

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Foden Wins FWA Men’s Player of the Year Award

Phil Foden, a star midfielder for Manchester City, has been named the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year for the 2023/24 season. He secured a dominant victory, receiving 42% of the votes cast by FWA members. This continues Manchester City’s dominance in the award, with Foden becoming the third City player to win in […]

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Souness on Salah: Star Forward Labeled ‘Selfish’

Liverpool icon Graeme Souness took aim at Mohamed Salah, calling him “one of the most selfish players” he’s seen. Speaking on a podcast, Souness also predicted Salah’s departure from Anfield this summer.  This comes amidst renewed speculation about the 31-year-old’s future after a visible disagreement with manager Jurgen Klopp during their recent 2-2 draw.  Souness […]

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I’m happy for Jardon Sancho – Ten Hag

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag expressed his satisfaction with Jadon Sancho’s impressive performance for Borussia Dortmund against PSG in the Champions League.  Sancho, who was loaned out to Dortmund after struggling to meet Ten Hag’s training standards earlier this season, appears to have rediscovered his top form with his former club. He played a […]

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More Trouble for Man City? Owners Face Relegation Threat 

La Liga surprise package Girona, owned by Manchester City’s parent company City Football Group (CFG), faces a potential UEFA investigation over their record signing of striker Artem Dovbyk last summer. Dovbyk, who has been on fire this season with 19 goals, arrived from Dnipro for a club-record €8 million. However, a Ukrainian lawyer, Evgeniy Kuzmin, […]

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Fernandes a Doubt for Man Utd’s Trip to Crystal Palace

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for their Premier League away trip to Crystal Palace on Monday night. Manager Erik ten Hag revealed the news after Fernandes picked up a knock in the recent 1-1 draw against Burnley. This injury could force Fernandes to miss his second game of the season, a significant […]

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Surprise Move: Chelsea Approaches Ex-Manager

Chelsea Eye Conte Return After Pochettino Struggles In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea are reportedly interested in bringing back Antonio Conte as manager. This comes amidst a tumultuous season under Mauricio Pochettino, where the Blues face missing out on European competition again despite heavy spending. Italian outlet La Repubblica claims Chelsea are ready to […]

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Super Eagles Star Aina Reveals Toughest Opponent

In a recent Q&A session, Nigerian defender Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest) named Cristiano Ronaldo (former Manchester United) as his toughest opponent. He also highlighted Eden Hazard (former Chelsea teammate) as a standout player he shared the pitch with. Aina faced Ronaldo during his time at Torino, while Hazard was his teammate at Chelsea.

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Henry Hails Sancho’s Resilience: Overcoming Mental Battles at Man United 

Jadon Sancho Wins Praise from Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Manchester United loanee, Jadon Sancho, impressed for Borussia Dortmund in their 1-0 Champions League victory against Paris Saint-Germain. He was a constant menace on the pitch, creating scoring opportunities for Dortmund throughout the game. Thierry Henry commended Sancho for his performance, especially considering the mental struggles […]

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