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Andrea Pirlo appointment the latest in a disturbing trend
For Maurizio Sarri, it was déjà vu. On Saturday, after Juventus were dumped out of the Champions League on away goals by Lyon, the chain-smoking Italian was relieved of his duties. Although he arrived having left Chelsea by his own accord a year ago, it is widely believed he jumped before he was pushed by Roman Abramovich.
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Biggest NBA finals upsets
While any game of elite level basketball has the potential to set pulses racing, it has to be said that the postseason is where the action really happens. Trophies are won, careers are ended, legends are born and underdog stories are written.
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New stadiums in Europe – top 5
The benefits of a modern football stadium are plenty. For clubs to compete at the highest level they must have an arena befitting of their ambitions. Tottenham Hotspur became the envy of the sporting world in 2019 when they opened their futuristic 62,000 seat mega-stadium.
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Fulham transfer news – five players they could sign
After a brace from left-back Joe Bryan in the Play-off final, Fulham have returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking under the guidance of former player Scott Parker. However, without smart investment and the 2020/21 season could be a very long one.
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Newcastle takeover collapsing leaves a fog on the Tyne
The one piece of news that Geordies were expecting and dreading was confirmed last week as it emerged that the Newcastle takeover bid from the Saudi Private Investment Fund (PIF) had come to a screeching halt.
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What is the problem with VAR?
Innovation and football are two words that you won’t always find together. Football has certainly evolved in the past few decades, with in-depth match stats, wearable fitness technology, fan identification systems, EPTS, carbon fibre boots and higher-quality balls.
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Who could replace David de Gea this summer?
Since joining Manchester United in 2011, David de Gea has arguably been Manchester United’s best player. However, in recent seasons he has become error prone and his mistakes gifted the 2019/20 FA Cup final to Chelsea leading critics to question whether his time is up at Old Trafford.
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The five biggest Champions League upsets ever
The Champions League is finally back – and with its return comes the potential for big upsets. Chelsea are highly unlikely to overturn a first-leg deficit in their tie against Bayern Munich, who are many people’s favourites to win this season’s amended World Cup-style tournament Can the Blues can take inspiration from some of the most remarkable games in Champions League history.
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Best Bournemouth Players in the Premier League – top 7
Bournemouth shocked the footballing world in 2014 when they reached the Premier League for the first time in their history. Under the guidance of Eddie Howe, The Cherries enjoyed five strong seasons in the English top flight before finally succumbing to relegation.
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Greatest Champions League finals ever – top 5
Last year’s Champions League final was fairly forgettable, although Liverpool fans might disagree. However, the biggest club game in world football often delivers in a big way. This year’s final will, of course, be very different from the others due to the game being played behind closed doors in Lisbon due to the global pandemic.
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European betting tips: Wolves to extend marathon season
Infuriating scenes in my final Premier League Preview of the season, with an 87th minute West Ham equaliser the only losing leg on our ticket and costing us over £2,000. It can be a cruel game at times but I’m determined to bounce back with my European betting tips ahead of the estimated £30,000+ Rollover Pick 8.
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