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‘World Enough And Time’: Maurizio Sarri Joins Chelsea
Andrew Marvell opened in ‘To His Coy Mistress’: “Had we but world enough and time, This coyness, Lady were no crime We would sit down and think about which way To walk and pass our long love’s day.” Chelsea now have a new mistress in Maurizio Sarri, and sadly- although it’s going to be kisses…
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Paulinho to Guanzhou Evergrande: A Normal Return or Money Laundering?
DISCLAIMER: It is important to note that FC Barcelona have denied any wrongdoing in regards to the Paulinho transfer. ADELTE group have also issued a statement denying the relation between a project in China and the Barcelona transfer deal. A year ago, Paulinho signed for Barcelona from Guangzhou Evergrande, and the world laughed. However, after…
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How England overcame the ghosts of their past to finally win a World Cup shootout
It has been 52 long years of hurt; yet the quiet optimism of England fans has exploded into a worldwide meme and a genuine belief that the nation can go all the way. Last night saw one of the worst fixtures in World Cup history as both England and Colombia put competition above honour. England…
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Amine Harit lets adolescent brother drive his car; crashes and kills pedestrian
UPDATE: June 30, 9:25 a.m. ET. Marrakesh police have confirmed that Amine Harit was driving the car that was responsible for the fatal car accident, and not his brother. Full story (in Arabic) here: https://www.elbotola.com/article/2018-06-30-13-01-838.html. 15 days after making his World Cup debut for Morocco, Amine Harit’s career may very well be over. Reports emerged…
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Sardar Azmoun Retires from Iranian National Team
After facing abuse from fans online, Sardar Azmoun announced his retirement from the Iranian national team on his Instagram account this morning. Less than three days after being narrowly eliminated from the World Cup in a 1-1 draw against Portugal, Iran’s 23-year-old center forward followed fellow Iranian striker Reza Ghoochannejhad in stepping down from national team…
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Messi’s 31st
31 journalists from across the globe comment on what Messi means to them personally, and football in general.
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Japan defeats Australia
Japan booked their place to a sixth straight World Cup as Samurai Blue defeated Australia 2-0, a victory that guaranteed them the top spot in Group B of Asia’s qualifying campaign for Russia 2018. “This is for all of Japan,” said manager Vahid Halilhodzic, who took over from Javier Aguirre to finish the job just before the start…
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Benitez angry over Newcastle transfers
According to Guardian’s reporter Louise Taylor, Rafa Benítez is open to job offers after losing all trust in Newcastle owner Mike Ashley. At first glance, there is no more a long-term project over there and this seemed enough to convince former Napoli and Real Madrid manager to consider potential, alternative offers Benitez could receive by other Premier…
