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9:08 AM ET Ben Chilwell is set to miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo knee surgery, sources have told ESPN. The 25-year-old originally sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Juventus on Nov. 23 with boss Thomas Tuchel ruling him out for an initial six-week period. Chilwell then
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8:33 AM ET Barcelona have completed the signing of winger Ferran Torres from Manchester City, it was announced on Tuesday. Sources told ESPN that Barca were nearing a €55 million ($62m) deal for Torres, with the move now completed. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get instant access Manchester
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11:57 AM ET Despite the coronavirus causing postponements around the Premier League, the Boxing Day fixtures that went ahead still offered plenty of drama and talking points. From the nine-goal mayhem between Manchester City and Leicester, to Romelu Lukaku‘s game-winning turn for Chelsea, there was lots to discuss. Also: Antonio Conte’s Tottenham are starting to
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11:37 PM ET Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras has made an offer of around $12.5 million for New York City FC striker Valentin “Taty” Castellanos, sources have told ESPN. The offer was made in the days following the NYCFC’s MLS Cup final victory over the Portland Timbers, a match in which Castellanos scored in regulation
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7:10 PM ET Gary Neville described Manchester United‘s players as “whingebags” and criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for failing to applaud the club’s supporters, while interim manager Ralf Rangnick said his players lacked aggression during a 1-1 draw at Newcastle. Edinson Cavani‘s second-half equaliser rescued a point for United against relegation-threatened Newcastle, who had scored first through
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4:59 PM ET Edinson Cavani scored in the 71st minute to help Manchester United rally for a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Monday night. Allan Saint-Maximin fired the hosts into an early lead with a fine individual effort, cutting to his right and toe-poking a knuckling shot inside David De
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9:03 AM ET Aramide Oladipo Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has supported Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel in the call for the Premier League to re-introduce five substitutions this season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After the league restarted in June 2020 after a three-month hiatus due to the pandemic, clubs were permitted to use five substitutions
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