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Giroud exclusive: 100 caps for France, chasing Henry's record
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Saturday, 10 October 2020 05:11
The messages are still coming through on his phone. Two full days after reaching two milestones in one game against Ukraine -- his 100th cap for France, and his 41st and 42nd goals that took him above Michel Platini in the top scorers ranking for the French men's national team -- Olivier Giroud is still going through texts of congratulations.…
UEFA Nations League resumes amid COVID-19 fears: England need wins after off-field drama, Spain stress
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Saturday, 10 October 2020 07:58
The October international break is more congested than usual, as the soccer world adjusts to a compressed schedule by squeezing as many as three games into an eight-day sprint before players disperse and return to their clubs. There are travel concerns for all international teams as various players pull out of duty because of positive COVID-19 tests -- including a…
Man United's Rashford awarded an MBE
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Friday, 09 October 2020 18:25
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II with an MBE for his work in helping children receive school meals during the coronavirus pandemic.MBE stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire and is an honour Britain gives its citizens for making a positive impact in their line of work. Other notable footballers who have…
Premier League, English football facing financial reckoning despite billion-pound transfer window
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Friday, 09 October 2020 17:42
The fact that Premier League clubs spent £1.2 billion on transfers this summer may advance the sense that English football is returning to normal, but the reality beneath the surface is very different.The headlines certainly point to a continuation of the madcap money-slinging that has made it the most exciting league in the world: teams spent approximately £1.24bn ($1.6bn) on…
Suarez: Barca wanted me away from Messi
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Friday, 09 October 2020 15:47
Luis Suarez has told ESPN he believes Barcelona forced him out of the club because of his relationship with Lionel Messi.Suarez, 33, joined Atletico Madrid last month having become Barca's third all-time top scorer with 198 goals during a six-year spell at Camp Nou.- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) - Insider Notebook: Man United transfers specialThe Uruguayan…
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