Day: January 14, 2021

The Belgium international has managed just two goals this season and was unable to provide a spark as his side were beaten in the semi-final

Turning 31 on January 13, Dutch international midfielder Kevin Strootman has officially joined Genoa, on a half-season loan spell. Former AS Roma and PSV player is still on a parent-club deal with Olympique de Marseille until June 2023.

JOHANNESBURG: South African head coach Mark Boucher (pix) said on Thursday that he wanted Jacques Kallis, his long-time friend and former batting star, back in his coaching set-up. Boucher was speaking on the eve of South Africa’s departure for Pakistan, where they will play two Test matches, starting in Karachi on January 26. Kallis, South …

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Arsenal and Crystal Palace played out a less than inspiring goalless draw at the Emirates in what wasn’t the most memorable of London derbies. Arsenal came into the game on the back of four successive wins, the Gunners having looked to have started to turn a corner after suffering what was their worst start to …

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Mikel Arteta admitted that fatigue was creeping into Arsenal’s play as they failed to break down Crystal Palace. After getting back on track with four wins in a row recently, Arsenal’s streak of victories came to an end with a goalless draw against Palace. Arteta’s side were unable to create many chances of note, with …

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Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea will test out new goal celebrations in training after hugs, handshakes and high fives were reportedly banned by Premier League chiefs. The Blues boss is supportive of new measures, which are designed to restrict contact and reduce the risk of COVID-19 contagion within football. Premier League officials have been holding …

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Roy Hodgson believed his Crystal Palace side deserved their point against Arsenal and hopes their improvements in defence continue. Palace came away from the Emirates Stadium with a point after holding their hosts to a 0-0 draw. Arsenal had been in resurgent form in recent weeks, but Palace managed to keep them out to earn …

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After managing to extend on their FA Cup adventure away at National League outfit Stockport on Monday night, all eyes are on who could be coming through the doors at the London Stadium this month. Partying ways with former club-record signing Sébastien Haller in a deal worth just £20.2m – less than half the £45m …

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It’s finally here, the first double gameweek of the Fantasy Premier League season and it’s a cracker, with as many as NINE teams in action twice during a stacked set of fixtures. Liverpool, Leicester, Chelsea and both Manchester sides all play twice and if – like this writer – your plans have been thrown into …

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Geoff Cameron has continued to be a regular for EFL Championship side QPR this season and the veteran defender helped the club snap a 10-match winless run this week. Cameron registered one assist as QPR defeated Luton Town 2-0 away from home on Tuesday. The 35-year-old set up Charlie Austin for the London club’s opening …

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