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Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win ninth Rome title
Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 to win a ninth Italian Open title and a record 34rd Masters crown on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City’s history boys
Pep Guardiola saluted Manchester City’s history makers after they clinched the domestic treble with a swaggering 6-0 rout of Watford in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola: I have full confidence in Manchester City over FFP affair
Pep Guardiola insisted on Thursday that he has complete confidence in his bosses at Manchester City ahead of UEFA’s ruling on their participation in the Champions League, as his side prepares for this weekend’s FA Cup final against Watford.
Iker Casillas quashes retirement rumours
Iker Casillas has dispelled rumours that he is set to retire from football following a heart attack during a Porto training session.
Pep Guardiola: Next season I will be Manchester City manager
Pep Guardiola has insisted he will not be taking over at Juventus or any other club as he reiterated his commitment to Manchester City.
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Ander Herrera confirms he is leaving Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera will leave the club after five years in the Premier League.
Atletico Madrid to pay €16 million to continue Alvaro Morata loan
Alvaro Morata is set to remain with Atletico Madrid through June 2020 with the club opting to pay €16 million (£13.8 million/$18 million) to continue the loan arrangement with Chelsea.
Frans Hoek: David de Gea ‘could play for Barcelona or Manchester City’
David de Gea “could play for Barcelona or Manchester City”, says former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek.
Unai Emery wishes Valencia vs Arsenal was Europa League final
Unai Emery says he wishes Arsenal were playing his former club Valencia for the Europa League trophy, rather than facing them in a semi-final.
Bayern consider ex-Real coach or Ajax boss to replace Kovac
Bayern Munich are considering a summer move to Ajax manager Erik ten Hag or former Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui as one of the candidates to replace Niko Kovac end of the season.
Roger Federer happy to return to clay after three-year absence
Former world number one Roger Federer says he is glad he made the decision to return to clay courts.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides Juan Mata update after Manchester United offer
Juan Mata has received his final contract offer from Manchester United, with coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopeful the player will remain.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has made it clear to Juan Mata that he wants him to remain a Manchester United player, and revealed he is hopeful the midfielder will sign a new deal.
Peter Schmeichel: David de Gea isn’t the problem at Manchester United
David de Gea is “not the problem” at Manchester United, says Peter Schmeichel, with a legendary former goalkeeper “very disappointed” to see the Spaniard being questioned.
Arsenal edge towards Europa League final with victory over Valencia
Arsenal took a huge step towards the Europa League final as a double from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late strike earned a 3-1 semi-final, first leg win over Valencia on Thursday.
Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea are facing defensive crisis
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea are in “trouble” as they face a defensive crisis ahead of their Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Pablo Zabaleta: Pep Guardiola to stay at Manchester City long-term
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will stay in charge of the club for the foreseeable future regardless of any speculation, according to Pablo Zabaleta.
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Downpour causes traffic gridlock in Lagos
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Federal government declares May 29, June 12 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared May 29 and June 12 as public holidays to mark the transition to a new government and Democracy Day respectively.
Sanitation: Taraba government bans use of polythene bags
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday banned the use of polythene and plastic bags in the state to boost clean environment.
Governor Obaseki: We’ll ensure investors in plantations in Edo preserve forest belt
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Pep Guardiola: I have full confidence in Manchester City over FFP affair
Pep Guardiola insisted on Thursday that he has complete confidence in his bosses at Manchester City ahead of UEFA’s ruling on their participation in the Champions League, as his side prepares for this weekend’s FA Cup final against Watford.