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Liverpool missing out on Mario Gotze was a blessing in disguise - Jurgen Klopp won't be tempted again

Liverpool fans would have been justified in feeling a little nervous when the summer transfer window of 2016 opened up.




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Former Barcelona vice president says 'someone had their hand in the till' after quitting club amid board chaos

Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club.




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Why Inter Milan striker is perfect Luis Suarez replacement

Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets.




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Barcelona exit for Ivan Rakitic would suit all parties... but he deserves to be remembered as a great servant

Ivan Rakitic has made 299 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions and remains the only midfielder to score for the Catalan club in a European Cup final. At Camp Nou, his name is still cheered by fans.




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Arsenal frustrated by wage-cut talks with players as pressure builds to cut costs

Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts.




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David Luiz hails 'amazing' Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: He has turned me into a leader

David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together.




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Juventus confirm Blaise Matuidi and Daniele Rugani have recovered from coronavirus

Juventus have confirmed both Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have recovered from coronavirus and are no longer subject to the Italian home isolation regime.




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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona, says coach Quique Setien

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is sure Lionel Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou.




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Sixth form college funded by Tottenham making protective equipment for north London hospitals

A sixth-form college sponsored by Tottenham is helping to produce protective equipment for NHS workers.




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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Barcelona coach Quique Setien delivers transfer update

Barcelona coach Quique Setien believes Philippe Coutinho is a 'great player' and says he is 'counting on' the 27-year-old for next season.




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Real Madrid should have signed Erling Haaland before he joined Borussia Dortmund, says Luis Figo

Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes.




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Tottenham warned Harry Kane will quit but there's 'even worse news' over transfer fee

Paul Merson has said 'anyone expecting £200m can forget it'




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Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy'

Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around.




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Head coach Quique Setien lifts lid on chances of signing the Inter Milan star

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has lifted the lid on his side's pursuit of Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.




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Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild

Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home.




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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is Uruguay's 'best ever player'

Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate




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Who is Nnamdi Collins? The lightning-quick German teenager linked with Chelsea

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.




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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Mayor calls for inquiry into Champions League fixture amid coronavirus concerns

The government have been urged to conduct an investigation into links between Liverpool hosting a Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid and a spike in cases of coronavirus in the city.




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West Ham won't sell Declan Rice for less than £70m with midfielder key to David Moyes rebuild

David Moyes remains set on overhauling the West Ham squad this summer, but sees Declan Rice as a vital part of his plans going forward.




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Rio Ferdinand: Paul Pogba should be 'jewel in crown' at Manchester United… but they have not built around him

Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him.




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Why Takumi Minamino is well-equipped to pass his biggest test yet at Liverpool

Exclusive: The Japan star has been backed to build on a stunning first impression at Anfield




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Transfer news LIVE: Two Arsenal signings; Partey, Reguilon latest; Saul to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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What Ferran Torres would bring to Liverpool: 'Skilful, great one-on-one, quick... and scores goals'

Ferran Torres has the talent and temperament to succeed at Liverpool if he makes a move to the Premier League, according to a former Valencia chief.




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Barcelona head coach Quique Setien reveals 'huge incentive' for Lautaro Martinez to complete transfer

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has labelled Lautaro Martinez a "great footballer" and believes the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi is a huge incentive for the Inter Milan striker.




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Liverpool success and football stoppage may convince Jurgen Klopp to delay retirement, says Guillem Balague

Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.




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'No way' Liverpool's Istanbul heroes could beat Jurgen Klopp's Premier League destroyers, says Guillem Balague

Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.




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Manchester United to remind Marcos Rojo of his responsibilities after video of lockdown guidelines breach

Manchester United will speak to Marcos Rojo after the defender was filmed appearing to flout social distancing guidelines.




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Patrice Evra reveals death threats following Luis Suarez race row: 'I had security everywhere I went'

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he received death threats from Liverpool fans and needed security outside his home following the racism row with Luis Suarez.




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On this day: 'Crystanbul' ruins Liverpool title dream as Palace stage stunning fightback from 3-0 down

"An amazing night at Selhurst Park, Liverpool have caved in!"




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How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team.




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Harry Maguire believes 'inconsistent' Manchester United are their own worst enemies

Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top.




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Former Man United boss Louis van Gaal blames 'evil genius' Ed Woodward for masterminding his sacking

Louis van Gaal has described Ed Woodward as an "evil genius" – and insists he holds the Manchester United executive vice chairman responsible for his brutal sacking.




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Tottenham chief Daniel Levy 'left Louis Van Gaal's house in car boot to escape press'

Louis Van Gaal has claimed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy left his house in a car boot to avoid the local press after holding talks about becoming the club's new manager in 2014.




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Barcelona boss Quique Setien dons mask and gloves as Lionel Messi and fellow stars return to training

Barcelona's players returned to training on Friday after medical tests conducted earlier this week.




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Arsenal best XI: Build the Gunners' greatest team from across the decades

A wave of football nostalgia has filled the schedules of late in the absence of live matches caused by coronavirus.




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Arsenal greatest XI: Build the Gunners' best-ever side from across the eras

The lack of matches caused by English football's coronavirus-enforced shutdown has led to a wave of nostalgia among the media and fans alike.




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Chelsea best XI: Build the Blues' greatest team from across the decades

Best XI debates have become a familiar sight on social media during English football's coronavirus-enforced shutdown.




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Chelsea greatest XI: Build the Blues' best-ever side from across the eras

Football fans and pundits alike debating who merits inclusion in all-time 'Best XIs' has become a familiar fixture across social media during the Premier League's current coronavirus shutdown.




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Liverpool best XI: Build the Reds' greatest team from across the decades

With professional football in England still suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 crisis, supporters across the country have turned to footballing nostalgia for entertainment.




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Liverpool greatest XI: Build the Reds' best-ever side from across the eras

With the Premier League suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans across the country have turned to footballing nostalgia for entertainment.




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West Ham best XI: Build the Hammers' greatest team from across the decades

With the Premier League still waiting to return amid the Covid-19 crisis, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during football's absence.




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West Ham greatest XI: Build the Hammers' best-ever side from across the eras

With English football still waiting to return amid the coronvirus pandemic, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown.




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Tottenham best XI: Build Spurs' greatest team from across the decades

With Premier League football yet to return amid the Covid-19 crisis, supporters have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown.




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Tottenham greatest XI: Build Spurs' best-ever side from across the eras

With English football still waiting to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown.




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Manchester United best XI: Build the Red Devils' greatest team from across the decades

With the Premier League still on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, fans have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during football's hiatus.




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Manchester United greatest XI: Build the Red Devils' best-ever side from across the eras

With English football still on hold, fans have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown.




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Crystal Palace best XI: Build the Eagles' greatest team from across the decades

With the Premier League still waiting to return amid the Covid-19 crisis, supporters across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown.




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Crystal Palace greatest XI: Build the Eagles' best-ever side from across the eras

With English football still waiting to return amid the coronvirus pandemic, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown.




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Manchester City greatest XI: Build the club's best-ever side from across the eras

Fans across the country have turned their attention to footballing nostalgia with the Premier League suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.