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Harry Kane will make his first begin of the season within the Spurs Europa Conference League play-off in opposition to Pacos de Ferreira on Thursday night time, and might be captain of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The England captain had lengthy been linked with a transfer to Manchester City this summer time, however with a switch that was not carried out, he confirmed on Wednesday that he would stick with Spurs.Kane missed Tottenham's victory on the opening day in opposition to City, with the residence followers satirically…

Barcelona have been drawn along with Bayern Munich, Benfica and Dynamo Kiev in Group E of the Champions League.The Catalan giants have typically been Spain's highest ranked facet in Champions League attracts, however their failures final season meant they have been in pot 2 this time. Ronald Koeman's facet is making an attempt to win the competitors for the primary time since 2015, however has a tough group to barter in the event that they ought to advance to the knockout stage.As typical, the group recreation within the…

Liverpool's opponents within the Champions League within the group stage for the 2021/22 version have been confirmed after the winners in 2019 had been drawn in Group B along with Atletico Madrid, Porto and AC Milan.The Reds had been positioned in pot two for the European draw, which was made in Istanbul on Thursday night time.As ordinary, the group recreation within the Champions League begins in mid-September and ends in the primary week of December. The actual format of Liverpool's group recreation schedule will probably…

Manchester United haven't any alternative however to pursue a brand new central midfielder within the last days of this summer season's switch window within the wake of Scott McTominay's damage.The solely different choice is to point out no less than some confidence in Donny van de Beek, who has to marvel how the hell he'll ever get a recreation when Ole Gunnar Solskjær gently went for Nemanja Matic as a substitute of McTominay towards a mean of the perfect Southampton final time.McTominay shouldn't be anticipated to be off…

Champions League 2021/22 draw within the group stage is in progress with UEFA officers in Istanbul.After a number of qualifying rounds that started at the top of June, the group stage marks the true begin of the competitors, with 32 golf equipment now competing to be topped European Champions in May.The draw follows the ordinary process for this stage of the Champions League. The 32 groups concerned are divided into 4 pots with eight. Pot one is reserved for the holders of each European trophies and the reigning champions…

Real Madrid have launched a second bid price 170 million euros for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, after seeing their first supply of 160 million euros rejected by the French giants. The 22-year-old's contract expires at the top of the 2021/22 season, however Los Merengues are decided to land the World Cup winner this summer time. The Frenchman has said that he needs to go away Paris, and the membership's sports activities director Leonardo has confirmed the talisman's need for a brand new problem. Los Blancos…

Real Madrid have launched a second bid price 180 million euros for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, after seeing their first supply of 160 million euros rejected by the French giants. The 22-year-old's contract expires at the tip of the 2021/22 season, however Los Merengues are decided to land the World Cup winner this summer time. The Frenchman has said that he needs to depart Paris, and the membership's sports activities director Leonardo has confirmed the talisman's want for a brand new problem. Los Blancos…

Manchester City have confirmed that Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation after being charged by police with "serious sexual offenses".A press release from the membership stated: "Manchester City can confirm that Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation after being charged by police today."The matter is the topic of a authorized course of and the membership can subsequently not remark additional till the method is full."A press release from Cheshire Police confirmed: "The Crown…

West Ham United look set to make three Premier League wins from three on Saturday afternoon once they face Crystal Palace at London Stadium. Hammers will hope for a repeat of Monday's recreation with Leicester City, the place 60,000 followers noticed a 4-1 crush of the foxes.Monday's match was additionally an enormous night time for Michail Antonio, as he turned West Ham's direct objective scorer within the Premier League - a report beforehand held by Paolo Di Canio.With a London derby subsequent for David Moyes and his…

Chelsea have agreed on phrases for a season-long mortgage deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, 90 minutes perceive, with just one clause on any future everlasting switch to be deleted.The Blues have gone forward of Manchester United within the hunt for the 26-year-old, who has been flattered by Chelsea's willpower to take him in earlier than the switch window closes on Tuesday. Saul has been instructed he can go away Wanda Metropolitano - with Rojiblancos additionally permitting him to decide on his personal…