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Earlier this week it was confirmed by major European media outlets that Spanish tactician Pep Guardiola will leave his role of Bayern Munich manager at the end of the season.
With the Catalan’s contract set to expire in the summer, Pep Guardiola choose not to accept Bayern Munich’s proposal of renewing his deal before the end of 2015 and the official announcement of his departure is expected to be made after Saturday’s Bundesliga match at Hannover.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference Pep Guardiola revealed he has made up his mind and that Bayern officials have already been informed about his final decision.
“Karl-Heinz Rummenige knows absolutely everything”, Gua…
Chelsea are set to offer Ramires a new contract, according to the Metro.
The Brazil international moved to Stamford Bridge from Benfica in the summer of 2010, and has since racked up two hundred and thirty-two appearances in all competitions, scoring thirty-five goals.
Juventus had been linked with a move for the twenty-eight year old in the summer, though the Blues rejected their advances.
The twenty-eight year old is now ready to commit his future to Jose Mourinho’s side, with an improved £70,000 per week four year deal in the offing.
Ramires has been capped fifty-two times for his country, scoring four times and featured in the squads for both the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa and the 2014 tournament in his native Brazil.
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Champions Paris Saint-Germain saw their hopes of a record Ligue 1 points total dented by a second successive 2-2 draw as Amiens top-flight survival was secured.
PSG can still better their 2015-16 points haul of 96, but they are five short of doing so with two games remaining after another frustrating stalemate, with Unai Emery s tenure threatening to reach an underwhelming conclusion.
The capital club needed a late Edinson Cavani brace to rescue a point against Guingamp five days earlier and could not build on a first-half opener from the same man at Stade de la Licorne.
Amiens threatened early and Moussa Konate was finally rewarded for his tireless running when he drew Amiens level in the 47th minute, and he struck again with 10 minutes left to cancel out Chris…
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Two sides that will be hoping to finish their season with a flurry, on Monday night a high-flying Newcastle will travel to Goodison Park.
While Everton have found some stability under former England boss Sam Allardyce, Everton s lackluster form has seen them slump towards a disappointing mid-table finish. Coming off the back of a 1-1 draw with Swansea last time out, the Toffees have now only recorded three top-flight wins in 2018. It will be Everton s defensive issues that Big Sam is most worried about, with no team in the top half of the table conceding more goals than the Merseyside club, the Toffees have now only managed to register two clean sheets in their last 16 appearances.
Coming off their back of thei…
Robert Lewandowski says he is paying no attention to speculation over his future as he eyes more glory for Bayern Munich.
The Poland striker, who has scored 30 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions this season, is contracted to the Bundesliga champions until June 2023
Appearing at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Monday, Lewandowski stated that he will not be distracted by rumours that he could look to leave Bayern.
In my football life, I have always done what I have chosen, the 33-year-old said. I can play for many more years.
I haven t thought about the future in a few years. Maybe I can do it but now everything is going well, I m focused on the season, on the next games, on what I want this season.
Every year there are rumours, …
Denzel Dumfries agent hopes the Inter defender s price tag has not increased too much as a result of his impressive performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup.
The full-back has been a key figure for Louis van Gaal s side in Qatar where the Dutch have a quarter-final tie with Argentina to look forward to on Friday.
Dumfries contributed two assists and a goal as the Netherlands defeated the United States 3-1 in the last 16, a performance that saw his stock rise even further.
Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Chelsea have been credited with an interest in the 26-year-old, though Inter are reportedly reluctant to see him leave.
However, a report in Calciomercato stated any offer in excess of €50million may be enough to convince Inter…
Erling Haaland grabbed a second-half hat-trick as Champions Manchester City maintained their 100 per cent Premier League start with a stormy but ultimately comfortable 5-1 win over Fulham.
The prolific Norwegian came to the fore to wrap up victory after Fulham had left the field at the Etihad Stadium fuming at half-time over a highly-contentious goal from Nathan Ake.
Ake had put City back ahead after Tim Ream had quickly cancelled out Julian Alvarez’s opener.
FULL-TIME | Victorious at home! |
— Manchester City (@ManCity)
Fulham complained vociferously that Ake’s goal was allowed to stand as Manuel Akanji, stood in an offside position, had appeared to play at the ball.
City, and notably Haaland, put those issues aside with a confi…
Athletic Bilbao have confirmed the capture of midfielder Benat Etxebarria from Real Betis on a five-year contract.
The 26-year-old began his career with Athletic but made just one senior appearance for the San Mames outfit before being allowed to join Betis B team.
He was subsequently promoted to club s first team after impressing in Segunda Division B in 2009-10, and has remained a key player ever since.
His impressive performances during Betis march to UEFA Europa League qualification in 2012-13 have led to a return to the Basque Country.
Athletic Club and Real Betis communicate that a deal has been reached to transfer Benat Etxebarria to our organisation, a statement from Athletic read.
The player will sign for five years with Athletic and be officially …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a second-half penalty as a 10-man Paris Saint-Germain side claimed a superb 2-1 win at Marseille on Sunday.
PSG were reduced to 10 men after just 34 minutes when Thiago Motta was sent off for a crude foul on Mathieu Valbuena in the penalty area at Stade Velodrome.
And after Andre Ayew slotted the resultant spot-kick, Marseille appeared set for victory against their fierce rivals.
But PSG – who had not won at Marseille since 2008 – staged a stirring fightback, with Maxwell s header on the stroke of half time giving them hope.
And the capital club completed the turnaround after 66 minutes, with Ibrahimovic stroking home the game s second penalty to give Laurent Blanc s men an excellent victory.
PSG are now level on points with Li…
Inter head into their Serie A meeting with Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris with the chance to take another step towards Champions League qualification, but Roberto Mancini is not feeling any pressure to secure it this season.
Inter gained ground on third place at the weekend, with their brilliant 2-0 victory over Napoli preceding Roma s 3-3 draw away at Atalanta.
Mauro Icardi and Marcelo Brozovic scored the goals as Mancini s side produced an excellent display against the Scudetto chasers, closing the gap to Roma to just four points.
The victory provides a timely confidence boost for Inter, with just five matches left for them to catch Luciano Spalletti s team in third place.
Although the Inter boss hopes they can do just that and have something t…