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• UCL: Man City Edge PSG To Claim Top Spot; Milan Keep Knockout Hopes Alive After Win vs Atletico

  24-11-2021 23:28 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City sealed their passage into the Champions League last 16 as Group A winners after coming from a goal down to beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
  City dominated the opening 45 minutes but could not find a breakthrough as Mauricio Pochettino saw his PSG side hold firm under a barrage of pressure from the hosts.
  The Premier League champions were made to pay for their wastefulness early in the second half as Kylian Mbappe put the Ligue 1 leaders ahea
  
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• ‘Mbappe Could Easily Sign For Newcastle; He’s Frustrated By PSG Situation’ –Petit

  24-11-2021 20:14 via completesports.com
  
  France legend, Emmanuel Petit, has bared his thoughts on where Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe might ply his trade next season - potentially even in the north-east of England.
  Petit praised Mbappe for not only his skills on the pitch, but his composure off it, and also reflected on what was a disappointing Euro 2020 for hiscountry, France.
  Speaking exclusively to Gambling.com, Petit gave his thoughts on the future of the French young star who is reportedly frustrated by his current si
  
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• ‘Mbappe Could Easily Sign For Newcastle; He is Frustrated By PSG Situation’ –Petit

  24-11-2021 20:14 via completesports.com
  ‘Mbappe Could Easily Sign For Newcastle; He is Frustrated By PSG Situation’ –Petit France legend, Emmanuel Petit, has bared his thoughts on where Paris Saint-Germain forwar Kylian Mbappe might ply his trade next season – potentially even in the north-east of England. Petit praised Mbappe for not only his skills on the pitch, but his […]
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• Moses Bags 4th Europa League Assist As Spartak Beat Napoli, Boost Knockout Hopes 

  24-11-2021 19:22 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Moses provided an assist as Spartak Moscow edged Napoli 2-1, in Group C of the Europa League and boost their chance of qualifying for the knockout round, Completesports.com reports.
  It was Moses' fourth assist in five games in this season's Europa League for Spartak.
  The former Nigeria international provided a cross which Aleksandr Sobolev headed in to make it 2-0 on 29 minutes.
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• Luis Enrique Not Interested In Manchester United Job

  24-11-2021 18:22 via completesports.com
  
  Luis Enrique has no interest in speaking to Manchester United about the managerial position at Old Trafford, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
  Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly keen for the Spain manager to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's long-term replacement at Man United.
  However, when questioned on the rumoured interest, Enrique suggested that he was not in the running for the position with the 20-time English champions.Read Also: Allegri Defends Juventus After Chelsea Defeat
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• FC Porto midfielder Marko Grujic previews Champions League clash with former club Liverpool (Video)

  24-11-2021 15:27
  
  Marko Grujic joined FC Porto from Liverpool this summer, and the Serbia international believes his new team are set to put in a better performance on Wednesday evening than the last time they faced the Merseysiders. 🗣”Against the best teams in Europe we have to run a lot to compete with the highest intensity and […]
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• I’m Ready To Give More Than 100% Performance Under Xavi -Pique

  24-11-2021 15:22 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has promised to give out his best for Xavi Hernandez in order for the team to progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
  Pique was speaking after their 0-0 draw with Benfica, leaving their round of 16 hopes in the balance.
  "Having shared a dressing room with the one who is now your coach, morally, you have to give him more," said the central defender. "Veterans have to help and be an example for young people, who are the future of this club.
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• “Top class player” – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praises the quality of Ilkay Gundogan (Video)

  24-11-2021 15:21
  
  Ilkay Gundogan has been a tremendously important player for everything Manchester City have done since signing him from Borussia Dortmund back in 2016. 🗣”Top class player, huge mentality, he controls the pressure better than anyone else.” Pep Guardiola says Ikay Gundogan is a key Manchester City player pic.twitter.com/I97n1BiGAA — Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 24, 2021
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• Liverpool won’t sell Origi in January

  24-11-2021 15:12
  
  Liverpool will not be selling Divock Origi in the January transfer window, according to the Northern Echo. Their unwillingness to do a deal in the middle of the season is apparently a big blow for Newcastle, with newly appointed manager Eddie Howe keen for his early signings at the club to be players with notable […]
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• I Told Rohr To Stick With Young Strikers In Eagles -Ighalo

  24-11-2021 15:10 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has disclosed that he advised Gernot Rohr to bank on the young strikers in the team.
  Ighalo, who made his first start for the senior national team against Cape Verde in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos since 2019, stated this in a chat with William Troost-Ekong YouTube channel.
  The Al-Shabab FC star said that the current young strikers in the Super Eagles squad are good enough to deliver the goals for the team.
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• Sex Tape Scandal: Benzema Gets One-Year Prison Sentence, €75,000 Fine

  24-11-2021 14:50 via completesports.com
  
  France and Real Madrid star striker Karim Benzema has been found guilty of conspiring to blackmail fellow French footballer Mathieu Valbuena with a sex tape.
  A judge handed Benzema a one-year suspended jail term and ordered him to pay a €75,000 fine.
  The 33-year-old was one of five people put on trial last month over an attempt to extort Valbuena.
  The scandal has stunned the football community in France and both players lost their national team places.
  The case dates back to June
  
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• Benzema remains available for France selection, says FFF president

  24-11-2021 14:11
  Karim Benzema will not be excluded from France selection despite being handed a one-year suspended prison sentence on Wednesday, French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has said. Real Madrid striker Benzema was also fined €75,000 after being found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of former Les Blues team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. Benzema, […]
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• Conte fears serious injury for Tottenham defender Romero

  24-11-2021 12:57
  Antonio Conte is worried that Cristian Romero’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought as Tottenham await the results of a second scan. Romero sustained the damage during Argentina’s goalless draw with Brazil in last week’s World Cup qualifier and missed Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Leeds United on Sunday. The severity of the injury […]
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• Villarreal 0-2 Manchester United: Three Things We Learned

  24-11-2021 12:50
  
  It was another intense night of Champions League action on Tuesday with a whole host of clubs attempting to book their place in the last 16 without having to go through the stress of the dreaded final matchday. In Spain, we saw a tie that didn’t really live up to the hype as Manchester United […]
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• Lagos National Stadium Complex: Works And Housing Ministry Expels Unauthorized Developers

  24-11-2021 12:33 via completesports.com
  
  The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has ejected some unauthorized developers putting up building projects on some parts of the land acquired by the Federal Government for the construction of the National Stadium Complex in Surulere, Lagos.
  The Ministry has also closed down the construction sites of these developers and sealed off their operations.
  Making this known in his office in Abuja, during the presentation of the 'Report On Field Verification Exercise/Acquisition Of National Stadium
  
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• Allegri Defends Juventus After Chelsea Defeat

  24-11-2021 12:22 via completesports.com
  
  Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has defended his players following Tuesday night's 4-0 defeat to reigning champions Chelsea.
  Allegri'smen were blown away by Chelsea , who dominated the game from start to finish“I think the first half was good. After the break, they continued their press, while we were a bit too weak on the second and third goals," coach Max Allegri told Sky Italia.
  “We allowed a few too many corners, where they are strong physically. We had a few situations wh
  
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• Chelsea 4-0 Juventus: Key Talking Points As The European Champions Put On A Stamford Bridge Romp

  24-11-2021 11:36
  
  On a night that was billed as a crucial showdown in Group H, Chelsea managed to book their spot in the knockout stage of this year’s Champions League with a thumping 4-0 win against Juventus. Laying down what was a real marker at Stamford Bridge, the defending European champions breezed their way past Tuesday’s guests […]
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• Trending On Complete Sports 24.11.2021

  24-11-2021 10:58 via completesports.com
  This video showcases the trending stories making the rounds during the weekend on Complete Sports, they are the Editors “Pick of the week” You can click on the link to read the full story. Enjoy!   Pinnick : We Have Not Sacked Gernot Rohr ✅ https://www.completesports.com/pinnick-we-have-not-sacked-gernot-rohr/   UPDATE: Manchester United Sack Solskjaer As Carrick Takes […]
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• Karim Benzema found guilty of complicity in sex-tape scandal, handed one-year suspended prison sente

  24-11-2021 10:54
  Karim Benzema has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence and fined €75,000 after being found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena. The Real Madrid and France striker was one of five people standing trial over the attempt to extort former international team-mate Valbuena in a case dating back to June […]
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• Almeria Demand £35m For Sadiq

  24-11-2021 09:34 via completesports.com
  
  Almeria are demanding £35m to sell Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq to potential suitors, reports Completesports.com.
  Premier League club Newcastle Unitedare reportedly keen to sign the forward in the winter transfer window.
  According to Mundo Deportivo, Almeria are demanding £35m for the player more than Newcastle United were hoping to pay.
  The Magpies value Sadiq at £15m and it is uncertain if both clubs will reach a common ground on the transfer.
  The 24-year-old has scored seven
  
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• Rumour Has It: Newcastle still keen on €80m Juventus target Vlahovic

  24-11-2021 08:42
  Emerging Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic has a long list of admirers. The 21-year-old netted 21 Serie A goals last season. Vlahovic scored a double in Fiorentina’s 4-3 win over Milan last weekend too.   TOP STORY – NEWCASTLE STILL KEEN ON VLAHOVIC Cashed-up Newcastle United will still pursue hot property forward Dusan Vlahovic despite Fiorentina’s […]
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• Man United In Talks With Former Barca Coach Valverde

  24-11-2021 08:10 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United are reportedly speaking to former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde about the possibility of becoming the Premier League club's new interim manager until the end of the campaign.
  Michael Carrick is currently in charge of first-team affairs at United following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sack on Sunday morning.
  United are planning to appoint an interim manager for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign before seeking a long-term Solskjaer replacement
  
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• Manchester City and Real Madrid out for revenge – Champions League in Opta numbers

  24-11-2021 08:00
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be looking to seal top spot in Group A of the Champions League on Wednesday with a win against Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium, having lost the reverse fixture 2-0 in the French capital in September. Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid will also be seeking revenge as they […]
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• I’ll Be Happy To See Salah Rejoin Chelsea -Drogba

  24-11-2021 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba has expressed his desire to see Mohamed Salah rejoin the Blues.Drogba made this known in a chat with Al-Axis TV, where he admitted that he'd like to see the Egyptian return to his former club amid speculation over his future at Anfield.
  “If I am selfish, I will tell Salah to leave Liverpool and return to Chelsea. My opinion is that Salah will remain the best, no matter if he continues at Liverpool or if he moves.
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• Osimhen’s Cheekbone Was Badly Damaged -Surgeon

  24-11-2021 07:47 via completesports.com
  Surgeon Gianpaolo Tartaro has revealed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen's injury was not a simple cheekbone fracture but also affected several bones of his face.
  Recall that the Nigerian international fractured his cheekbone in Napoli's 3-2 loss toSuper Eagles at the Giuseppe Meaza last Sunday. Osimhen walked off with a swollen cheekbone and black eye after clashing with Milan Skriniar in Inter’s box.However, after undergoing a successful surgery on Tuesday, Tartaro in an intervie
  
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• Ronaldo Sets New UCL Record In Man United’s Win Vs Villarreal 

  24-11-2021 07:25 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record in the Champions League, after helping Manchester United defeat Villarreal 2-0 on matchday five on Tuesday.
  Ronaldo continued his impressive scoring form in the Champions League this campaign after getting on the score sheet again in Tuesday's win.
  It was a return to winning ways for the Red Devils who were winless in their last three games.
  Also Read: Pochettino Plays Down Manchester United Rumours
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• Pochettino Plays Down Manchester United Rumours

  24-11-2021 07:07 via completesports.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has played down speculation linking him with the Manchester United job.
  Following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Pochettino has been widely regarded as the favourite to take the reins at Old Trafford from the 2022-23 season.
  The former Tottenham Hotspur coach will lead his side out in Manchester for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Manchester City, and he was inevitably questioned about the rumours during Tuesday's pre-match press c
  
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• Today’s Win Acca | 25.11.2021

  24-11-2021 03:12 via completesports.com
  
  Leicester City, Ferencváros, Brøndby, and Olympiakos Piraeus all to win
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• Today’s Over 2.5 Goal Treble | 25.11.2021

  24-11-2021 03:12 via completesports.com
  
  Over 2.5 goals in PSV vs Sturm Graz, Rangers vs Sparta Praha, and Brøndby vs Olympique Lyonnais
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• Today’s Home Team Treble | 25.11.2021

  24-11-2021 03:12 via completesports.com
  
  Leicester City, Brøndby, and Olympiakos Piraeus all to win
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• Today’s Both Teams To Score Treble | 25.11.2021

  24-11-2021 03:12 via completesports.com
  
  Both teams to score in Rangers vs Sparta Praha, Brøndby vs Olympique Lyonnais, and PSV vs Sturm Graz
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• Today’s Away Team Treble | 25.11.2021

  24-11-2021 03:12 via completesports.com
  
  Ferencváros, Celtic, and Antwerp all to win
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