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Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic taken off injured against Watford with fans fearing he could miss Arsenal
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Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic taken off injured against Watford with fans fearing he could miss Arsenal
MANCHESTER UNITED have had an injury scare days before their Arsenal clash after Nemanja Matic was pulled off against Watford.
The Serbian midfielder could be seen limping off the pitch slowly with a grimace on his face 55 minutes into the 4-2 win at Vicarage Road.
Nemanja Matic was subbed off against Watford with a suspected injuryPA:Press Association
Jose Mourinho was clearly worried about the midfield enforcer after full-time.
He said: “For Matic to tell me he wants to be replaced, he does not do that if it is nothing important.”
The Portuguese also confirmed the injury was a “muscular” one.
Matic limped off with the club cruising and 3-0 up after a blistering first-half display.
Nemanja Matic looked to be in some discomfort as he went down the tunnelPA:Press Association
But Watford managed to pull two goals back before a stunning Jesse Lingard goal sealed the three points.
Ashley Young scored twice with a sublime and shot and even better free kick against his former club.
Anthony Martial then made it three to for United’s best-scoring first-half performance for a year.
But if Nemanja Matic is injured it will put a downer on a otherwise brilliant night for the Red Devils.
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United travel to Arsenal at the weekend as they look to keep pace with rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
But losing Matic would be a huge blow as he has proved to be a rock in the midfield.
United also face a busy period of fixtures as they continue their push for trophies.
They face the Gunners 0n Saturday, CSKA Moscow in the Champions League for a massive derby clash with City.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Sterling hits late goal as Man City sets EPL record; Arsenal 4th
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LONDON — Only a third of the way into its Premier League campaign, Manchester City is already making history. Pep Guardiola’s City defeated Huddersfield 2-1 Sunday to equal a club record 11th straight league win. City also moved to 37 points from 13 games — the highest ever points total at this stage of a […]
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino fuming with referee Mike Jones for allowing West Brom to time waste
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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino fuming with referee Mike Jones for allowing West Brom to time waste
MAURICIO POCHETTINO will not rush to answer his phone if he gets another call from apologetic referees’ chiefs this week.
The Spurs boss was again left fuming over the performance of the match officials after conceding defeat in the title race.
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Last week he was adamant that both Arsenal goals should have been disallowed in his team’s defeat in the North London derby.
This time he was stewing over ref Mike Jones’ failure to get to grips with West Brom’s delaying tactics which left Wembley infuriated.
Pochettino revealed: “I spoke last week with the referees’ people that called us to explain that, yes it was offside against Arsenal, yes, it was a foul, blah, blah, blah.
“But in the end it changed nothing and after that I promised that I would never again speak in public about the referee. He needs to do his job and I will do mine.”
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Yet if Pochettino was keeping his thoughts to himself, Spurs defender Eric Dier was happy to share his frustration with the world. He received a 58th-minute caution for complaining to Jones about Albion keeper Ben Foster’s time-wasting.
And it was another 25 minutes before Foster finally followed him into Jones’ notebook after pushing his luck a little too far.
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“But if you watch the game from the first minute and add up the amount of time wasted by their keeper, it would be a big number.
“He was holding the ball for a lot longer than six seconds and it makes no sense for the referee to wait until the final few minutes to show him a yellow card.”
Salomon Rondon plants the ball past Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris early onPA:Press Association
Ben Foster denied any wrongdoing with a smilePA:Press Association
Spurs skipper Hugo Lloris knew exactly what Foster was up to and said: “It’s a part of the game for a keeper to slow things down, but not after ten minutes.
“It’s up to the referee to make the players understand you cannot do that all game and if you give a yellow card after 35 minutes he won’t do it again in the second half.
“But if the referee says nothing, then the keeper will keep doing it. That is what happened.”
A grinning Foster joked with Spurs players as he left Wembley and told them: “What time-wasting? I wasn’t doing anything wrong. Well, maybe a little bit . . . ”
Ben Foster was eventually booked for time wastingPA:Press Association
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Yet Albion’s go- slow was not the reason Spurs have taken just four points from their last four Premier League games.
Break the news gently to Spurs fans, but there is a real danger that their team are turning into Arsenal as they struggle to cling on to their place in the top four.
Just as in previous home games against Burnley and Swansea, they totally dominated possession against opponents with no interest in taking them on.
Yet despite being camped on the edge of West Brom’s penalty area all afternoon, they conceded a soft early goal and were guilty of trying to walk the ball into the net until Harry Kane finally got on the end of Dele Alli’s 74th-minute cross to level from close range.
Dier insisted: “Drawing a game is never positive, especially at home.
“Certain teams come to Wembley just to make it difficult and pretty much play in their own penalty area.
“But we have to entertain the fans and we are really disappointed that we couldn’t win.”
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Asked whether he had a grudging admiration for Albion’s approach, an appalled Pochettino snapped: “No.
“I’m not in charge of the way the other team decides to play but if we had scored a second goal today I think the question about their tactics would be very different.”
Yet Lloris knows that Spurs must find an immediate solution to their Wembley problem if they are going to remain in the hunt to finish runners-up to runaway leaders Manchester City.
He said: “It’s completely different to White Hart Lane so we have to deal with the stadium and find a solution to increase the level of the atmosphere.
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“But I do not want to find fake excuses for disappointing results.
“We need to stay positive and find a solution together.
“When you play against a team who stays very deep, you need to pin them in the box and try to get free-kicks or penalties to put more pressure on them.
“You have to respect the game and not cheat. But if you are more aggressive in the box it’s more difficult for the opponent.
“It’s about intensity and energy. That’s what we need a little bit.”
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Real Madrid Star Cristiano Ronaldo Denies Tax Fraud At Court Hearing
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Cristiano Ronaldo denied hiding millions of euros in income at a court hearing near Madrid on Monday.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
‘It's important to me because my surname is Irish’: Argentina ready to make history against Ireland
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‘It's important to me because my surname is Irish’: Argentina ready to make history against Ireland
"We feel we can make history but we know Ireland are in one of their best moments ever."
Friday, November 24, 2017
Bradley continues to be main reference point for Toronto FC
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Soccer reporter John Molinaro joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to look ahead to the second leg of the Eastern Conference final between Toronto FC and the Columbus Crew, and explains how Michael Bradley sets the tone for TFC.
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
Ashwin Compares CSK Ban With Manchester United Air Crash, Gets Trolled
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Eight Manchester United players were among 23 people killed in the 1958 air crash.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham: TV channel, live stream, team news, and kick-off time for Championship clash at the Riverside
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Middlesbrough vs Birmingham: TV channel, live stream, team news, and kick-off time for Championship clash at the Riverside
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Garry Monk will want to get back to winning ways after losing 2-1 to his old side, Leeds on Sunday.
Monk, who managed Leeds between 2016-17, was met with hostility by fans at Elland Road and his side fell to their first league defeat since October.
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The game will be held at the Riverside Stadium.
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Marcus Tavernier was substituted as a precaution but is expected to be availablePA:Press Association
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Hosts Middlesbrough are expected to name an unchanged side, despite the defeat over the weekend.
The side currently sit in the play-off positions but only on goal difference and Monk will want to get back to winning games after a disappointing performance.
Marcus Tavernier was substituted after 56 minutes at Elland Road following a challenge from Pontus Jansson but is expected to be available.
There are no new suspension concerns for Monk.
Despite an excellent performance, Birmingham goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak will be hoping to see less of the ball during their midweek clash.
After Che Adams scored in the first five minutes against Notts Forest, the Blues shot-stopper saw more of the ball than he would have liked as he made sure his side kept a clean sheet in their first win in five games.
David Davis is one yellow card away from suspension, but manager Steve Cotterill has no fresh injury concerns.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Charleville and Douglas GAA clubs facing €2,500 fines as they are thrown out of Cork Premier U21 Hurling Championship
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Charleville and Douglas GAA clubs facing €2,500 fines as they are thrown out of Cork Premier U21 Hurling Championship
Both Charleville and Douglas GAA clubs have been thrown out of the Cork Premier U21 Hurling championship and face up to €2,500 in fines each as a result of the behaviour of mentors and players in a fourth-round tie last Saturday week.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Pogba no Gerrard yet, says Benitez
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Paul Pogba is yet to reach the levels of Steven Gerrard, according to the Liverpool great's former manager Rafael Benitez.
Pogba made a spectacular return from two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury as Manchester United came from behind to sweep aside Benitez's Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The France midfielder – who was the world's most expensive player when he joined United from Juventus for £89.3m last year – brilliantly set up Anthony Martial's equaliser before getting on the scoresheet himself in a man-of-the-match display.
Benitez praised the 24-year-old as a "great" player but insists he still has some way to go to match Gerrard's exploits.
“No, they’re different. Stevie was a top-class player for so many years," he said.
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"He was very consistent and could make the difference in every game, with or without the ball.
"He was a top-class player. Pogba is a great player, but he still has to be consistent for years like Stevie was for 10 or 15 years.
"Pogba is not my player, so I don't need to talk too much about him.
"He's a great player, like the majority of the Manchester United players. But I'm concentrated on trying to improve my players."
Pogba and United are back in action on Wednesday when Jose Mourinho's side travel to face Basel in the Champions League.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Neymar will take PSG's next penalty - Cavani
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Edinson Cavani revealed Neymar will take Paris Saint-Germain's next penalty, as decided by head coach Unai Emery.
Cavani and Neymar were embroiled in an on-field spat over penalty and free-kick taking duties during PSG's 2-0 victory over Lyon in Ligue 1 on September 18.
Talk of a rift between Cavani and Neymar has dominated headlines since, though the forward pair have continually dismissed the claims.
But a repeat incident does not appear to be forthcoming with the issue settled, according to Cavani, who was reportedly offered €1million to allow Neymar to take any future spot-kicks.
"The coach has decided that Neymar will take the next penalty," Cavani told reporters.
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Cavani was speaking after his brace guided PSG to a 4-1 rout of Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
While Neymar was quiet, Cavani opened the scoring in the 38th minute and completed the crushing win with 11 minutes remaining as leaders PSG moved six points clear of defending champions Monaco.
"We played a great game today. We knew we could put another two points between ourselves and Monaco. That meant we were super focused on getting this result tonight. We weren't thinking about next weekend's match against Monaco. We were purely focused on winning tonight," the Uruguay international added.
"We want to keep winning. We have a lot of matches still to play this season. We are concentrating on improving, adding to our lead. I'm happy to score. It's always great for a striker to score goals and help his team. I hope we continue like this."
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Bosz laments 'ridiculous' goals
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A hurting Peter Bosz labelled the goals Borussia Dortmund conceded against Stuttgart as "ridiculous" after their poor form continued.
A 51st-minute goal from Josip Brekalo proved to be the match-winner as Stuttgart overcame Dortmund 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Arena Friday.
Earlier, Marc Bartra and goalkeeper Roman Burki had gifted Chadrac Akolo the hosts' opener before Maximilian Philipp equalised after Andre Schurrle's penalty was saved.
Bosz, whose team are now winless in five league matches, was left upset by the result and the way his side conceded.
"The defeat really hurts. We came here to win, so we're very disappointed," he said.
"When you see the goals we conceded, it borders on the ridiculous.
"It hurts because we actually put in a relatively good performance in the first half. The team performed well after conceding the early goal, only the final ball was lacking.
"The second half wasn't as good. We need to keep going, we won't give up."
Dortmund are six points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, who host Augsburg Saturday.
Friday, November 17, 2017
The unbearable shame of Italian soccer fans
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The unbearable shame of Italian soccer fans
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Rocco Mastrangelo typically likes to mingle among his patrons in Cafe Diplomatico, a Little Italy sports bar in Toronto that his father opened in 1968. But during overtime in last year’s Euro final between Germany and Italy, he and his wife Connie retreated to the restaurant’s office to kneel and pray between nail biting penalty kicks. "The crowd was so in pain. It was like a funeral out there," says Mastrangelo. "Monday was the same."
Once a quadrennial, soccer enthusiasts spill onto the streets outside overflowing sports bars across Canada like Cafe Diplomatico. Chief among them are throngs of blue-clad fans sporting the distinct Azzurri soccer jersey—a symbol of pride for Italians everywhere thanks to the team’s impressive record. Italy has won four of 20 World Cup tournaments, they’ve been in six final matches, and qualified for nearly every tournament in history. But come next summer when the tournament takes place in Russia, those crowds will have the unusual experience of feeling more blue than their shirts.
Italy’s loss to Sweden on Monday marked the first time in 60 years the team didn’t qualify for the FIFA World Cup and, news flash, fans are not pleased. Reactions to the historic defeat ranged from sombre reflection to bitter outrage to all-out catastrophization. "Italy, this is the apocalypse," one prominent Italian sports paper declared on Tuesday morning’s front page. Another newspaper called it a "national shame." One fan told the Guardian, "This match mirrors our country, which is falling apart."
Certainly, fans of European football are an impassioned lot, and many countries put a lot of stock in how their team represents them on that particular world stage. There’s a sense that a nation’s World Cup performance sets the tone for the collective cultural and social identity—their national pride ebbing and flowing in four year cycles with the success of their team.
Brazil’s lopsided 7-1 home-turf loss to Germany in the last World Cup, for instance, was deemed a "humiliation," a "historic disaster" by local newspapers that showcased portraits of wailing fans. France’s poor performance in the 2010 World Cup—both in behaviour and athletic showing—was widely considered a national disgrace. In a meeting hours before France played its fateful match, the country’s sports minister, Roselyne Bachelot, reportedly berated the team, calling their performance a "moral disaster" and bringing some players to tears. Perhaps the most tragic example of extreme reactions to FIFA defeat is the 1994 murder of Andres Escobar, a Colombian player who scored on his own team during the 1993 World Cup—a mistake that later cost him his life.
In Canada, home to 1.6 million people of Italian descent, the disappointment around the Azzuri’s loss, while perhaps not murderous, is just as real. "It’s a disgrace," says Rocco Curatolo, a Winnipeg-based barber who moved from Italy to Canada in 1960. "The coach should have been fired a long time ago," he snaps. "There’s too much politics involved," Joe chimes in, a friend of Curatolo’s who stopped by the barber shop to shoot the breeze and ruminate over the defeat. "It’s going to be a loss of pride [for our community]," Curatolo adds.
For Cafe Diplomatico—which was packed on Monday and opened its patio in single-digit temperatures for the heartbreaking match—the next World Cup will be the first in the restaurant’s history without team Italia. "It’s crazy to think about it like that," says Connie Mastrangelo. "We have a lot of personal friends and family that come down for the Italian games, which always makes it a little more lively crowd," she says. "We’ll miss that this [coming tournament]."
Not to mention, the restaurant’s sales typically soar about 50 per cent during World Cup months. Asked whether Italy’s absence next summer will hurt that generous revenue bump, the Mastrangelos were not especially dismayed. When they took over the business from Rocco’s father 20 years ago, they made a point of appealing to all soccer fans; not just Italian ones. "Our tagline is ‘Where Nations Unite,’ " says Rocco. Indeed, it didn’t hurt the business when Italy got knocked out in the first round last World Cup, he adds. "For the final game, Germany and Argentina, we closed out the street and added an additional 320 seats. You couldn’t find a spot in the restaurant."
Even Italy fans are not likely to sit out this World Cup, even if they leave their jerseys at home. "It doesn’t matter," says Curatolo in his thick Italian accent. "I still have heart for the ball."
Rocco Mastrangelo is in the same boat, but don’t expect him to be wearing his Azzuri shirt or praying between penalty shots. "I’ll watch, for sure," he says. "But my team is Italy, so I’m not going to be, let’s say, very passionate about cheering on another team."
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Daniele De Rossi proves his absolute class with sportsmanlike gesture to Sweden after final whistle
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It’s been a few days but we’re still struggling to comprehend a World Cup without the Italians.
The Azzurri are set to miss the prestigious tournament for the first time since 1958 after a 1-0 loss on aggregate to Sweden.
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The second leg at the San Siro was an emotionally charged affair.
An electric atmosphere was present right from the off when the partisan home crowd fiercely booed the Swedish national anthem before the Italian players belted out Il Canto degli Italiani like it’s never been sung before.
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The resilient Swedes frustrated their hosts and, with Italy needing desperately needing a goal, Gian Piero Ventura inexplicably called upon the services of Daniele De Rossi rather than Lorenzo Insigne.
The combative midfielder was seen protesting about the tactical decision, allegedly yelling: “Why the hell should I go on? We don’t need to draw here, we need to win!”
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A 0-0 draw on the night meant heartbreak for De Rossi and company.
The Roma legend joined Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini in announcing his retirement from international football.
Even in the mire of one of his career’s lowest moments, De Rossi exhibited his class.
The 34-year-old visited Sweden’s team bus after the final whistle to congratulate them on their win and to wish them luck in Russia.
He is also said to have apologised for the booing of their anthem.
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Leeds centre-back Pontus Jansson told the Expressen: “He apologised for how some of the players behaved during the match in Stockholm and because some fans booed our national anthem during the return.”
“The whole atmosphere of the bus was like: ‘Wow, did this happen?’ It was one of the finest moments in a long time, actually.
“What a damn gentleman. A really nice person and a true team captain”
Daniele De Rossi, you are a credit to your country.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Neymar dines with Demi Lovato and Layla Anna-Lee after Brazil’s draw with England at Wembley on Tuesday night
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Neymar dines with Demi Lovato and Layla Anna-Lee after Brazil’s draw with England at Wembley on Tuesday night
BRAZIL star Neymar enjoyed a night out in London after starring in the 0-0 draw against England on Tuesday.
The Paris Saint-Germain star linked up with gal pals Demi Lovato and Layla Anna-Lee for dinner hours after taking to the pitch at Wembley.
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Neymar is friends with many celebrities across the globe and looked thrilled as he posed for a photo alongside singer Lovato and TV presenter Anna-Lee.
The 25-year-old literally captioned the photo “My friends girls”, with Anna-Lee writing on another: “Dinner with friends filed [sic] with joy.”
Neymar will have been buzzing after putting in a fairly impressive performance at the home of English football last night.
The former Barcelona ace was enthusiastically cheered by Brazil fans every time he touched the ball.
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However, England’s makeshift team of youngsters managed to keep Neymar and his Samba pals in check.
Joe Hart took advantage of his recall to the starting XI by pulling off a number of fine saves.
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But debutant Dominic Solanke impressed with a late cameo and came close to pinching a late winner for Gareth Soutgate’s men.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Ronaldinho wants to see Coutinho at Barcelona
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Ronaldinho says Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho "will perfectly suit Barcelona".
The 25-year-old Brazil international was heavily linked with a switch to Camp Nou in the off-season as Barca sought a replacement for Neymar.
The Catalan giants ultimately sealed a deal to sign Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund, but Coutinho could yet find himself the subject of interest from Ernesto Valverde's team in the future.
And compatriot Ronaldinho, who starred for Barca from 2003 to 2008, believes the former Inter attacking midfielder would be well-suited to the club.
"I would be very happy to see such a talented player wear the shirt I wore for so many years," he told Sky Sports.
"I believe the way he plays will perfectly suit Barcelona and would be delighted to see a player of such quality wear the shirt.
"I like the way Coutinho plays and the type of football he brings. Those types of qualities will hopefully help Brazil win the next World Cup."
Ronaldinho was speaking ahead of the Selecao's friendly against England at Wembley on Tuesday and offered a cautiously optimistic assessment of the team's progress under Gareth Southgate.
"I follow them closely and you can see a lot of young players coming into the team," he said.
"Even though they're not very well known right now, they've got talent and will only get better.
"This England team won't be about individuals but about the strength of the group. I think they'll have a good World Cup."
Monday, November 13, 2017
Two Ireland fans pretended they were in a Martin Laursen fan club to get into the Denmark game
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They even painted their faces in Denmark’s colours.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Isco one of world's best – Lopetegui
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Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui believes Isco is already among the world's best players as he lauded the Real Madrid midfielder.
The 25-year-old produced a fine display in a 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica on Saturday before coming off with an injury in the second half.
Lopetegui was delighted with what he saw from the Madrid star, and believes there is even better to come.
"Isco is a player that is already settled in football's elite," he told a news conference.
"I say he's settled because he's really constant at a maximum level and that's really hard to achieve.
"He made it thanks to his enormous quality but, not only that, also thanks to his great state of mind that made him a great player. That's why he's settled at that level.
"As he said yesterday at the press conference, the best of Isco is yet to come, I have no doubt about it. He has the ambition, the attitude, the quality and the mentality for that."
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Isco has already played a starring role for Madrid this season, contributing four goals and three assists in 11 LaLiga games.
While his injury against Costa Rica may worry Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, Lopetegui played down the severity.
"Isco has a contusion, he already had it after the match against Girona [for Madrid on October 29]," he said.
"It's just a contusion, nothing else. We will evaluate his state [on Sunday] and take a decision about him for the next match, but it's nothing to worry about – just a heavy contusion."
Spain face Russia in a friendly on Tuesday, while Madrid have a derby clash against Atletico four days later.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Josh O’Hanlon becomes Cork City’s fourth signing in a week
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Josh O’Hanlon becomes Cork City’s fourth signing in a week
Double winners Cork City have completed another signing today with Josh O’Hanlon joining from St Pat’s.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Christine Sinclair reflects on Canada’s draw with the U.S.
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Thursday, November 9, 2017
Who is Nicola Mclean? Glamour model, CBB star and wife of Tom Williams and what are the David Van Day allegations?
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Who is Nicola Mclean? Glamour model, CBB star and wife of Tom Williams and what are the David Van Day allegations?
NICOLA McLean has racked up many reality appearances.
Here’s everything you need to know about the glamour model and reality star…
She is a WAG and mum-of-twoPA:Press Association
Who is Nicola McLean?
Nicola was born in London to Scottish parents in 1981 and has one sister. She later moved to Peterborough.
The stunning blonde rose to fame after modelling for The Sun’s page 3 in the 90s, and appeared in the paper regularly between September 1999 and July 2004.
After giving birth to her first child in 2006, Nicola ‘retired’ from modelling.
She came fourth in a poll for the ‘best page 3 girl of all time’, beating the likes of Samantha Fox and Katie Price – with whom Nicola has a tense rivalry.
Nicola is an avid supporter of animal charity PETA and protested against Selfridges’ ‘cruel’ use of foie gras in the capital in 2009.
Nicola has appeared on The Secret Life of Pets and also campaigns for PETAInstagram
Who is Nicola married to?
Nicola is married to footballer Tom Williams, who previously played for teams including West Ham, Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and Swansea City.
In 2016, he signed with Arizona United with the United Soccer League, and he also has one international cap with Cyprus – his mum’s home country.
The couple married in 2009 and together have two kids, Rocky, 11, and Striker, seven.
However, the couple briefly split after he cheated on her in a Las Vegas nightclub in 2014 and was filmed getting much too close with a brunette.
The busty babe was very outspoken about her decision, slamming Tom and claiming he would never ‘get anyone better’ than her.
But the couple reunited in summer 2015 after he re-earned her trust.
Nicola and Tom are currently planning on renewing their wedding vows.
The couple celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 13 and Nicola marked the occasion by Instagramming: “Happy anniversary to my @tomwilliams3.
“You might not be perfect but your perfect to me #8years [sic].”
Nicola in the Maldvies with footballer hubby Tom WilliamsThompson Holidays
Has Nicola McLean had cosmetic surgery?
Nicola has undergone numerous cosmetic procedures to boost her hefty chest to a 32G cup size and has revealed that they have caused her agonising back pain.
Despite this, she has revealed that she would go even bigger if she could, and told the Daily Star: “My back is terrible, I suffer so badly with my back because of the size of them but I love them.
“I would love them to be bigger because I just think it’s funny and I really love massive fake boobs.”
The blunt star added: “It is painful but it is worth it. I love them.”
What reality shows has Nicola been on?Nicola has appeared on a string of TV’s best known game and reality shows.
Game shows include: The Weakest Link, Richard & Judy and Test the Nation WAGs special.
In 2008, she featured in Channel 5 documentary Help! I’ve Got a High Maintenance Wife and has since appeared in WAGS’ World… With Nicola McLean on Wedding TV, and Channel 5’s Generation Sex.
In 2013, she was the host of Loaded TV’s Looser Women, a raunchier version of daytime chat show Loose Women, alongside Towie’s Chloe Sims and former BB Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace.
Pictured with Chloe Sims, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Abbee Kimberly
I’m A Celebrity -2008
During her time on ITV’s jungle show, Nicola was seen frequently rowing with David Van Day.
She eventually came in sixth place in the competition after impressing viewers in the iconic jungle shower and can-do attitude.
Former Eastenders star Joe Swash took home the crown that year.
Celebrity Big Brother – 2012During her first appearance on CBB, Nicola famously got drunk and flirted with X Factor wild child Frankie Cocozza in the hot tub – despite being 12 years his senior.
She was also joined by controversial housemate Natasha Giggs, whose affair with Nicola’s football star brother-in-law Ryan had recently been exposed.
Nicola was evicted on day 21 in a double eviction with MC Romeo from So Solid Crew.
Denise Welch took home the win.
Nicola (pictured in 2002) modelled for The Sun’s page 3 for yearsNews Group Newspapers Ltd
Celebrity Big Brother: All Star Edition – January 2017
Nicola revealed she’d returned to the Elstree compound in a bid to host a late night Loose Women-style show with Katie Price.
However, she broke down in the diary room after just one day in the house and confessed to missing her children.
She was seen having a close companionship with Jamie O’Hara, who is good pals with her husband.
The feisty model also had several run-ins with late entrant Kim Woodburn – who took issue with Nicola immediately after she entered the house.
The vicious spats became so toxic that Nicola was forced to see a doctor – and even threatened to quit – after the fighting reignited her anxiety.
In the penultimate episode the tension between the pair reached fever pitch with Nicola calling Kim “vile” and “scum of the earth”.
Nicola also had constant arguments with Jedward – and was unable to tolerate their childish behaviour and claimed they made sly digs at her.
She got through to the finals, and came in fifth – while Coleen Nolan won the top prize.
What has Nicola McLean accused David Van Day of?Nicola McLean has accused David of improper sexual behaviour towards her on live TV in the I’m A Celebrity jungle – and says nobody batted an eye lid.
The former glamour model claims the veteran pop star horrified her with his sexual advances and it was all caught on camera.
The pair entered I’m A Celebrity together back in 2008 and immediately became arch-enemies as they clashed constantly throughout their time in the jungle.
The incident was filmed as part of a show challenge which showed them stripped to swimwear to wash a car – and the Dollar star was seen grabbing her and pressing his lips against hers.
He also smacked her bum and touched her tummy in the waterfall shower – and Nicola believes that he tried to take advantage of her because of her glamour modelling past.
The Sun Online has approached David for comment, but he did not respond.
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