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It seems like almost everyone wants Erling Haaland's autograph today.A few months ago, the Norwegian striker was stopped in the tunnel by an assistant referee after Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The signature was then put up for auction with the proceeds of a Romanian charity that helps young adults with autism.And on Saturday, a fan could not even wait for the end of the match. Der BVB's match before the left season against Athletic Club was interrupted at…

Paul Pogba would be the player to succeed back at Manchester United after his return from Juventus in 2016 for a then world record transfer fee of close to 90 million pounds.At that time it had only been three years since United were last crowned Premier League champions and the appointment of league trophy winner Jose Mourinho as manager would consider starting a new era of success - in addition to Pogba, the club also took in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan that summer .But Pogba has not won anything since an EFL…

Tababaraha Chelsea ee Thomas Tuchel ayaa sheegay, in aanay filaynin in difaaca reer Brazil ee Thiago Silva uu u ciyaaro kulamada ugu soo horreeya xilli ciyaareedka dhowaanta bilaabmaya, kaddib markii uu laacibkani kasoo laabanayo fasax uu ugu maqnaa waddankiisa.Thiago Silva ayaa ka qayb-galay ciyaaraha qaramada Latin America ee Copa America oo uu saftay illaa ciyaartii ugu dambaysay ee finalka oo Argentina ay hal gool oo madi ahaa kaga qaadday Koobka, waxaana markii uu soo dhamaaday tartankaasi uu galay fasax uu la qaadanayo…

The day after the inauguration of the Tokyo Olympics, the African athletes experienced various fortunes involved on Saturday. In boxing, they took convincing first steps. And the Tunisian Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi has picked up a silver medal in taekwondo. In other sports and disciplines it was more complicated. BOXINGCameroonian Albert Mengue Ayissi climbed to the…

If you think your football club gives you nothing but false promises, pain and misery, save a thought for fans of Everton.Granted, it's hard to give too much sympathy to a side that have never spent a season outside the Premier League - especially considering the situation of some clubs in lower leagues fighting for liquidation - but Toffees has promised so much to his supporters during the recent years and never really looked to deliver.It's hope that kills you, right?While Everton have only broken the top six four times…

Saturday 24 July would be a holiday for the red half of Manchester. Manchester United had finally confirmed the signing of long-term transfer target Jadon Sancho, rumors of a Raphael Varane move were still widespread and manager and club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjær had put paper on paper on a brand new long-term deal. "It is an exciting time for Manchester United, we have built a group with a good balance between young people and experienced players who are hungry for success."I can't wait to get out in front of a packed Old…

Kooxda kubadda cagta Manchester United ayaa guul-darro weyni kasoo gaadhay kulan saaxiibtinimo oo ay isku haleeleen kooxda heerka labaad ee QPR, taas oo ku garaacday 4-2.Kulankan oo ka dhacay garoonka Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium ee QPR ayaa daqiiqaddii saddexaad ee bilowga ciyaarta diiwaanka goolasha isku qoray Jesse Lingard oo gool-dhalinta u furay Manchester United xilli uu kasoo laabtay amaah uu ku maqnaa qaybtii dambe ee xilli ciyaareedkii hore.Goolkan ayaan noqonin mid sii waaray, waxaana laga daba keenay afar gool…

Franck Kessie is living proof that even the very best midfielders can get average - or even below par - in a system that does not suit their specific set of skills. Upon arrival in Milan in 2017, great expectations were placed on the Ivorian's broad shoulders. After his promising development in Atalanta, he was named one of the most dominant midfielders in Serie A.Destined for greatness from an early age / Valerio Pennicino / Getty ImagesTwo and a half years later, I Rossoneri supporters were completely tired of the sight…

Muqdisho (Axadle) – Madaxweynaha Maamulka HirShabelle Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen Guudlaawe ayaa ku guul dareestay in uu ka qeybgalo shir u dhaxeeyay qaar ka mid ah odoyaasha dhaqanka degmada Cadale iyo madaxweynayaashii hore ee Soomaaliya Shariif Sheekh Axmed iyo Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud.  Odayaasha dhaqanka ee Beesha Celi kana tirsan beel weynta Galmaax Yoonis ayaa diiday in uu kulankaas oo habeen hore ka dhacay degmada Cadale uu ka qeybgalo Cali…

Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes has claimed that Barcelona failed to treat him as a professional footballer after terminating his contract last month.During financial turmoil, Barcelona have been given the uneven task of making drastic cuts in their wage costs in order to register new arrivals and complete a new deal for Lionel Messi before the transfer window closes - a situation that has led the club to seek mass exodus from high-income earners and dead wood. Fernandes was in the latter category and ended his…