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Monday, November 21, 2016
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Aurier flattered by Barca rumours
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Serge Aurier says he is flattered by rumoured interest from Barcelona but insists he wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. Barca are believed to be seeking a long-term replacement for Dani Alves at right-back following the experienced Brazilian’s departure to Juventus in the off-season.
Zidane: Ronaldo has closed Ballon d´Or debate! Zinedine Zidane feels Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick in the derby victory over Atletico Madrid has decided the 2016 Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo scored all three goals, one in the first half and two in the second, including a penalty, as Real Madrid claimed the bragging rights in the final La Liga derby at the Vicente Calderon before Diego Simeone’s team leave their historic home at the end of the season. Ronaldo is vying with 2015 winner Lionel Messi and Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann for the biggest individual prize in world football.
Juve’s Kean makes Serie A history Juventus’ Moise Kean became the first player born in 2000 to feature in Serie A on Saturday. With the Bianconeri coasting to a 3-0 win at home to Pescara to extend their lead at the top of the table, the 16-yearold forward was introduced from the bench. And while it was a fairly unremarkable six-minute debut, Kean made history by becoming the first player born in the year 2000 to feature in Italy’s top flight.
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Southampton.
Hojbjerg hails resilient Reds
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outhampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Liverpool are the best team he has ever played against. The Denmark international has played some of the giants of the Bundesliga and some of the Premier League big boys - but he reckons Jurgen Klopp’s men are a class apart. Southampton held on for a 0-0 draw at St Mary’s - Liverpool dominated the match but
they are very good one against one. “It’s unbelievable how they move, how they stand, how they work together - it’s like a symphony.” With an off-target Charlie Austin header the best opportunity Claude Puel’s men could muster on a stormy afternoon, Hojbjerg was ultimately pleased to take a share of the spoils.
Ibe robbed at I knew Guardiola would need me —Toure knifepoint
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aya Toure claimed he always knew he would be back in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City plans after scoring twice on his return to the first team on Saturday. Toure celebrated his recall to Guardiola’s starting line-up with two goals in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, after spending three months in the wilderness. In September, the Ivory Coast midfielder was told by Guardiola that he would not be picked for the first team unless he apologised for comments made by his agent Dimitri Seluk. Seluk claimed Toure had been “humiliated” by Guardiola after the former Barcelona manager left the midfielder out of City’s Champions League squad. Toure apologised in November for “the misunderstandings of the past” and his
Milito, Sneijder question De Boer dismissal
Diego Milito and Wesley Sneijder have both claimed Inter were wrong to sack Frank de Boer as the Nerazzurri prepare to face AC Milan in the derby. De Boer was dismissed this month after just 85 days in charge, with his replacement Stefano Pioli
did not manage to breach Fraser Forster’s goal. “I played in Germany against Bayern Munich and Dortmund, I played against Manchester City in the Champions League, but I must say this is maybe the best team I have ever played against,” Hojbjerg told reporters. “It’s not only that they move the ball quickly. They also have fast players, and with the ball
set for a daunting first match at the helm against Inter’s in-form cross-city rivals at San Siro on Sunday. Argentine Milito, a member of Inter’s 200910 treble-winning team under Jose Mourinho, believes the Dutchman deserved more time to prove himself.
Man City cautious over Kompany’s injury
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his club will treat Vincent Kompany’s latest injury with care. The Belgian centre-back suffered a head injury in a collision with his own goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, in the 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace. He will be assessed ahead of the Champions League group stage tie against Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday. Guardiola, whose side’s victory was secured by two goals from Yaya Toure after his first-team exile, said about Kompany: “He had a problem with his head. He got a kick.
committed attitude in training was enough for Guardiola to recall him. The 33-year-old, whose name was chanted by Manchester City fans throughout the match, made the most of his return and was applauded back into the dressing room by his team-mates after scoring the winner in the 83rd minute.
Pep Guardiola (right) congratulates Yaya Toure after he made a match-winning return for Manchester City against Crystal Palace.
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ordon Ibe was robbed at knifepoint when thieves rammed his car in an attack in London earlier this month. Ibe, Bournemouth’s record signing, had his watch stolen when his car was hit in southeast London, just four days after suspected gunmen allegedly threatened West Ham striker Andy Carroll. England international Carroll, 27, was the victim of an alleged attempted robbery as he drove home from a training session on November 2. Scotland Yard said
detectives were investigating the attack on Bermondseyborn Ibe, which took place near Surrey Quays Underground station at around 1.45pm on November 6. Reports suggest that the assailants made off with the 20-year-old’s £25,000 Rolex. A Police spokesman said: “One of the suspects threatened the victim with a knife before stealing his watch. The victim was not injured. “At this early stage, officers are investigating whether the suspects intentionally collided with the victim’s car.”