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Lionel Messi breaks silence on ‘immense pain’ of World Cup final result: ‘I want to congratulate Spain’
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Lionel Messi breaks silence on ‘immense pain’ of World Cup final result: ‘I want to congratulate Spain’

Lionel Messi has used the parting words of his first message since the World Cup final to congratulate Spain after La Roja dethroned Argentina to leave the icon in tears. Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike settled a tempestuous encounter, with Messi…

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PIF need to outline their plans for Newcastle and sharpish, otherwise it could be a winter of discontent on Tyneside.

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Spain’s World Cup triumph was a victory for football. The headlines will reflect Argentina’s bad attitude, but with one goal conceded in seven games, and a 38-match unbeaten run still intact, Luis de la Fuente’s side will go down in history alongside their famous 2010 team.
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Serial winner Carlo Ancelotti can steer Brazil to the final four alongside a Germany side who started the tournament on a nine-match winning run

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While some of the rules FIFA implemented for the World Cup were a huge success, the sudden willingness to allow more physicality resulted in thuggery staining the final.

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Tottenham reject £46m offer from Newcastle for Lucas Bergvall

Tottenham reject £46m offer from Newcastle for Lucas Bergvall

Tottenham have rejected an offer from Newcastle for midfielder Lucas Bergvall, despite the bid exceeding Nottingham Forest’s previous approaches for the Sweden international. The Athletic claim Newcastle’s proposal was worth around £46 million, but Spurs turned it down as interest…

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Kevin Keegan: England football legend dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis as Newcastle, Man City, Liverpool, Fulham and Southampton lead tributes

Kevin Keegan: England football legend dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis as Newcastle, Man City, Liverpool, Fulham and Southampton lead tributes

Newcastle have paid tribute to “remarkable” Kevin Keegan after the legendary former England forward and head coach, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1978 and 1979, died aged 75. Keegan’s family announced in January that the three-time top-flight winner was…

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Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga campaign when they host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Los Blancos have already confirmed a second-place finish behind champions Barcelona, while Athletic will end…

Mitch Fretton

Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview

Champions Barcelona travel to Mestalla on Saturday night looking to finish their La Liga campaign with another win against Valencia. Hansi Flick’s side secured the title earlier this month and remain comfortably clear at the top of the standings, while…

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Fiorentina sign suspended Bournemouth full-back Jimenez on loan

Fiorentina sign suspended Bournemouth full-back Jimenez on loan

Fiorentina have signed Bournemouth full-back Alex Jimenez on loan with an option to make the deal permanent. Jimenez joined Bournemouth from AC Milan on loan last summer and the move was made permanent in February for £17million. The Spaniard signed…

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