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Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has revealed that he turned to drinking as a result of mental struggles and even considered leaving the Premier League for China or Saudi Arabia, before deciding to revive his career with 'Project Jesse 2.0'.Lingard fell badly out of shape in 2019 and was released in practice entirely at United in early 2020. He had already been the victim of lots of online abuse and there were occasions at his lowest, completely without confidence, that he did not want to even leave his house.At…

Weeraryahanka reer Belgium ee Romelu Lukaku ayaa xaqiijiyey in uu ciyaari doono kulanka Axadda ee London derby ee ay Chelsea ku waajahayso Arsenal, taas oo uu sheegay in uu aad ugu faraxsan yahay in uu ka hor tago.Lukaku oo seegay ciyaartii furitaanka horyaalka ee Sabtidii ay 3-0 kooxdiisu ku garaacday Crystal Palace maadaama uu karantiil ku jiray oo aanu tababarka u helin waqti, waxa uu hadda diyaar u yahay in uu ka hor tago Arsenal.Xiddigan oo 30 gool oo dhamaan tartamada ah usoo dhaliyey Inter Milan xilli ciyaareedkii…

The best players in the world prove themselves as such by going to the moment on the biggest stage when it's most important. That's exactly what Carli Lloyd did for USWNT at the 2015 World Cup.Although they were still revered as the biggest international team in the women's game, the United States had not won a World Cup in 2016 when the tournament in Canada rolled around, since the 99ers generation of Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain and Brianna Scurry.In addition, they had not won a World Cup on foreign soil since the inaugural…

Amad Diallo has returned to Manchester United training after representing the Ivory Coast at the Olympics this summer and has been given a new squad number, 16 - the number that became known at Old Trafford by Roy Keane and Michael Carrick.But the teenage player, who completed a transfer worth up to £ 37m from Atalanta in January, can still leave on loan throughout the season to help his development with a promise of more consistent first-team chances.The competition for places will be fierce if he stays at Old Trafford,…

New Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku has said he will be ready for the Blues' Premier League meeting with Arsenal on Sunday. Lukaku recently returned to the club from Inter for a record fee of 97.5 million pounds, after previously joining the Blues as a teenager in 2011. Much has changed since then, with the Belgian steadfastly establishing himself as one of the best strikers in world football. . It's here! ?A first chat with @ RomeluLukaku9 after his return to the club! ? #LukWhosBack- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 16,…

Another week is in the books and the MLS Cup playoffs are competing.It is at this time of the season where the teams need their very best players to step up. Whether you're fighting for Supporters Shield or just to scratch the playoffs, difference makers, yes, they make all the difference.So, looking back on week 19, who are the best individual artists in MLS? Let's rank the top five.????? ?????Jonathan Klinsmanns ??????? performance to help us get the #MINvLA victory ✨ pic.twitter.com/zmmD7h1zaL- LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy)…

Confidence is the usual word associated with Real Madrid ahead of the start of a whole new season, but this time things are different.After the departure of their esteemed central defensive pair - Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane - fans have reason to be worried and a little pessimistic. It has not been the usual mammoth transfer window that Los Blancos has so often pulled off in the past as well.With only David Alaba through the door so far, the squad is too similar to the one that did not come to city rival Atletico in…

Lionel Messi is expected to make his debut in Paris Saint-Germain in his Ligue 1 meeting with Reims on Sunday 29 August. Messi has undergone a disrupted pre-season this summer, first led Argentina to the Copa America honor and then had his training disrupted by his shock departure from Barcelona. Barça had been desperate for him to stay in his boys' club and the forward also wanted to stay. Messi is one of five-star signings PSG have made this summer / John Berry / Getty ImagesHowever, La Pulga could not be offered new…

Kooxda kubadda cagta Chelsea ayaa lambarradii ay xidhnaayeen ka qaadday saddex ka mid ah ciyaartoydeeda, waxaanay u sheegtay in ay raadsadaan kooxo kale oo ay u ciyaaraan fasalkan ka hor inta aanu xidhmin suuqa  iibka ciyaartoyda ee labada toddobaadka hadhsan yihiin.Sida uu qoray wargeyska The Atheltic, Chelsea ayaa si rasmi ah waxay lambarradii uga wareejiysay saddex ciyaartoy oo aanay rajo badan ka qabin kartidooda iyo inay wax kusoo kordhin karayaan Stamford Bridge.Tababare Thomas Tuchel ayaa uu wargeysku sheegay inuu…

Granit Xhaka has signed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, which includes the possibility of extending his stay by another year. The new agreement represents a significant turnaround with Xhaka who is expected to leave the club earlier this summer. Roma even agreed on personal terms with the player, only for the two clubs to reach a standstill over their transfer fee. Xhaka was part of the team that lost to newly marketed Brentford on opening day / Shaun Botterill / Getty ImagesBefore that, the midfielder had been…