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Niguez extends contract with Atletico Madrid

Madrid, July 1 (IANS) Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has extended his contract with the Spanish top division football club till 2026. The 22-year-old midfielder extended his contract for five more seasons and will be able to complete 14 seasons in the first team, if he remains until the end of his commitment, since he debuted […]

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Barcelona ready to bring back winger Deulofeu

FC Barcelona confirmed they have taken up their option to evoke the 12 million euro ($13.71 million) buyback clause on winger Gerard Deulofeu. The 23-year-old winger, who is currently with the Spain Under-21 squad playing in the European Championships in Poland, broke records while in the Barcelona youth system and scored 18 goals with the […]

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Schalke sign Deportivo La Coruna’s Insua

TFC Schalke 04 completed the transfer of defender Pablo Insua from Spanish outfit Deportivo La Coruna, both clubs announced. Schalke reinforced their defence with the signing of centre-back Pablo Insua on Thursday, who penned a four-year deal to stay with the “Knappen” until June 2021, reports Xinhua news agency. “Pablo Insua is a tactically well-trained […]

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Russia Hits Out At British Media For Dope Allegations

Moscow, June 29 (IANS) The accusations of doping brought by British media against Russian footballers are rooted in Russias victory in the vote for the right to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, First Vice-President of the Russian Football Union (RFU) Nikita Simonyan said on Thursday. “When, in 2010, we were entrusted to host the world […]

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Ronaldo Unlikely To Leave Bernabeu, Says Real Madrid Legend

Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Portugese star Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to leave Real Madrid this summer despite reports that he is ready to end his eight-year affiliation with the Spanish football giants, according to former Brazil and Real Madrid great Ronaldo Nazario. The 32-year-old Portuguese forward is understood to have threatened to quit the […]