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Stung by Neymar’s decision to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world record 222 million euros ($263.5 million), Barcelona need to act fast to find a replacement with less than four weeks to go until the transfer window closes.
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Neymar denies leaving Barca because “he was not the star”
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Juan Mata to donate part of salary to charity
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English FA announce 13-strong panel for alleged simulation reviews
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Chelsea will not sell Hazard – Conte tells Barca
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Ohanaeze chieftain kidnapped in Enugu
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Costa’s claims of being forced out by Conte “just nonsense” – Chelsea
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We won’t pay Neymar’s $30.8m bonus – Barca
Barcelona won’t pay a 26 million euro ($30.8 million) bonus to Neymar for renewing his contract with the Catalan giants in 2016, a club spokesman said on Friday after his decision to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world record transfer fee.
I didn’t join PSG for money – Neymar
New Paris Saint-Germain signing Neymar has strongly refuted claims he joined the French club solely for the money.
Four things Neymar will bring to PSG
The club will now truly inspire fear into opposition teams with their new team this season and that will help them a lot as some of these teams will have already been beaten psychologically before the blast of the referee's whistle to start the game.
Enyeama is not in my plans – Eagles coach
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Liverpool, Napoli get tough Champions League draws
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Neymar completes £200m transfer from Barca to PSG
Neymar has completed his world-record €222m (£198m) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain.
Arsenal’s bid for Dortmund’s Dembele rejected
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Success retains jersey No. 10 at Watford for new season
Nigeria striker Isaac Success has retained his jersey number 10 as Watford announced squad numbers ahead of the 2017/2018 Premier League season.
I did the opposite of what my father wanted – Neymar
Following his move to Ligue 1’s Paris Saint-Germain in a world record shattering deal from Barcelona, Neymar Jr had revealed his decision to dump the Nou Camp was entirely his.
Pastore vacates PSG No.10 Shirt to Neymar
World record buy Neymar Jr will wear the number 10 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain after completing his world-record transfer from Barcelona following Javier Pastore's decision to vacate the No.10 that Zlatan Ibrahimovic once wore.
Neymar promises PSG fans trophies
Brazilian superstar Neymar has pledged to spark a trophy glut at Paris Saint Germain after agreeing a five-year deal on a world record 222 million euro ($264 million) transfer from Barcelona.
I left Barcelona for a new challenge – Neymar
Brazil forward Neymar said he needed a new challenge, as he joined Paris St-Germain from Barcelona for a world record fee of 222m euros (£200m).
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