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Dortmund's Marc Bartra finally finds Germany's bravest woman.

Borussia Dortmund’s Marc Bartra spotted and launched a search for a mystery female Borussia Dortmund supporter wearing the yellow of BVB ,who sat alone among a sea of fans of fierce rivals Schalke during Saturday’s Revierderby. The former Barca player made a plea via his social media account, promising to gift her his shirt.


The search was successful, as the woman now identified as Steffi was found within 24 hours and his promise to have a physical meeting is still intact. He also thanked fans and media for locating the brave supporter.


 

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Gary Neville rips into Koscielny, Walcott and Ozil

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has criticized Arsenal trio Laurent Koscielny, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil following their performances during Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
The pundit told Sky Sports News after the game that the trio are not putting in their best for the club.
“I might be being a bit harsh here, but I’m going to say them anyway. Koscielny always goes off. He’s a centre-back. He plays to half-time and then goes off. He might have a bit of a problem with his Achilles and I might be being very harsh, but he went off against Bayern Munich and went off in a big game today.” 
“Walcott trudges off the pitch. He hasn’t played well, but his attitude is, ‘I’ve scored a goal, you shouldn’t take me off.’ Yes you should, you were poor and that’s a matter of fact. Mesut Ozil goes through on goal and bottles out of a challenge when his manager’s backside is on the line. Go for a 50-50 or nick in front and win a penalty.
On Ozil, he added that, “I can’t be  watching him playing football sometimes, someone who has so much talent. when you watch Messi and Ronaldo give their all in every match, Ozil struts around like a worker in a coal mine.”
There’s three instances today and I’m being harsh, but if you’re talking about throwing the cat among the pigeons, let’s do it. Let’s throw it out there. Arsene Wenger deserved for Koscielny to at least have a go for five minutes in the second half. Go on mate, have a go for us. No, he didn’t.”
“Theo Walcott should sprint off the pitch and shake the manager’s hand and say, ‘Thanks very much for giving me a game today. I’m lucky.’ Mesut Ozil should go for a 50-50 with the goalkeeper. That would help, wouldn’t it?”
 

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Neymar nets 100th goal for Barcelona

Yesterday was a memorable day for Barcelona star, Neymar as he netted his 100th goal for Barcelona during their clash with Granada. He becomes the 3rd Brazilian to score 100 goals for Barcelona in all competitions after Rivaldo (130) & Evaristo (105). he has now joined the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Samuel Eto’o and Rivaldo in ‘s 100 club.
Breakdown of his goals, 
70 with his right
24 with his left
6 with his head
The 25 year-old dedicated the historic feat to his teammates saying,  “My 100 goals with Barcelona are dedicated to my teammates.”
“Neymar is one of the most unbalancing players in the world (for opposition defences) & his signing by this club was a great decision. His stats are those of a beast. He was right to come to Barça. I hope he scores 900 more goals” Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique stated.
Meanwhile, the former Santos player is reportedly considering approaches from Manchester United and Chelsea FC, with Man United willing to pay his £170m release clause.

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Our Top 10 reactions to Chelsea's loss to Crystal Palace

So the world saw red after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace today, their fourth loss of the season. Chelsea impressed but, life happened…and people just need to cut the table-toppers some slack. A bad game and the internet is upside down. Common!
 
Check out our best reactions on social media.


https://twitter.com/Asadinho11/status/848271667977703431


 
 

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Real Madrid sign the largest advertising deal in Spanish history

Real Madrid have signed a two-year deal with telecommunication giants, Telefonica. The advertising deal worth €15 million is believed to be the largest in Spanish history. as their official digital sponsor. The Spanish telecommunications provider has  with the Santiago Bernabeu outfit which will commence now and will last until the end of next season. As per the official statement by Los Blancos, Telefonica are their connecting partner.
Speaking in a press conference attended by club president Florentino Perez along with Telefonica president Jose Alvarez Pallete and members of the first team squad of the football and basketball teams, Perez said: “Telefónica and Real Madrid have sealed an important deal today that is founded on faith and loyalty. Telefónica, one of the most prestigious companies worldwide, will be a great ally and technological partner. Together we will be stronger as we conquer the future. This deal looks to strengthen our ambitions for today and tomorrow.”
https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/847446220549369856
As part of the deal, Telefonica will be granted access to the image rights of the players and the club while the telecommunications giants will install Wi-Fi across the Santiago Bernabeu apart from developing an app for Real Madrid fans.

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'Teddy bear' Messi doesn't deserve 4 game-ban – Maradona

Diego Maradona has put up an interesting defence for Lionel Messi who was handed a 4-game ban few days ago for allegedly insulting a match official. The Argentine legend claimed the punishment meted out to the Barcelona talisman was exaggerated adding that his countryman is a teddy bear and a sensational person.

He has however vowed to  to lobby FIFA over the four-match ban. He told radio show La Oral Deportivo: ‘I am going to speak with Infantino, I think it’s terrible. Four games is a lot. The seriousness of Messi’s words are also very strong, but I think it [the suspension] can be changed. He is a sensational person and doesn’t do anything except train. He is a teddy bear with his team-mates, with everyone.’

Messi missed Argentina’s clash with Bolivia this week and will miss three more qualifiers.

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We won't break the vault to sign Neymar – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has likened Manchester United’s chances of signing Barcelona’s Neymar to the breaking a vault.  The Brazilian has again been linked with Old Trafford, a week after revealing his ambitions for the Premier League and confessing his admiration for 4 clubs in England; Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal. Mourinho insists the move is not feasible as the Catalans will never part ways with one of their huge assets.

Manchester United are preparing an offer for Neymar, according to Sport 

The Portuguese told ESPN, ‘I always try to be objective and pragmatic with the clubs and ask the clubs for what can be given to me. Neymar is absurd, A club like Barcelona cannot and will not lose Neymar. Although Messi is still a young player with years to go, he is already 30, and Neymar will be the great player of Barcelona after Messi. I think (trying to sign him is like) going to try to break into a safe, impossible.’

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FIFA Ban: Messi denies abusing official

Argentina soccer star, Lionel Messi has denied insulting a match official during Argentina’s 1-0 win over Chile last Thursday. The Barcelona forward who was hit with a four-match international ban by the FIFA’s disciplinary panel for verbally abusing Brazilian assistant referee Dewson Silva said his insults were directed to the air and not the official.
The 29 year-old  missed his side’s 0-2 defeat against Bolivia on Tuesday due to the ban, Messi insisted that he has been unfairly punished with the suspension as his insults were not at all directed at an official.
 
He was quoted on goal.com thus, “My sayings were never addressed to the assistant, but they were said to the air.” 
Messi will miss three more of  remaining four World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru.
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Impossible to manage Barcelona or Arsenal – Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur boss, Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out ever managing Barcelona FC due to his link with Espanyol. Pochettino was spotted with Spanish club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week, sparking reports that he could replace coach Luis Enrique, who is stepping down at the end of the season.

The 45 year-old said, “I don’t like to speak about rumours, but it was true that I saw Bartomeu by coincidence in a bar in Barcleona, last Tuesday, I have known him for a long time before he became chairman of Barcelona. There were many people around us, who saw us to say hello and we spent five minutes together – that was the reality. You know the rumours after it’s impossible to stop, but I am an Espanyol supporter and I don’t speak too much.”

The Argentine has also shut the door on any potential move to the Emirates saying,  “If Daniel Levy sacked me in a few years, it would be impossible to manage Arsenal. In football it’s difficult to keep values, to stay loyal with heart and emotion. But, for me, it’s more important to be loyal. I am an Espanyol fan, I love Espanyol and now Tottenham. For me, it would be impossible one day to move to Arsenal. It would be impossible.”

Just so he knows, the internet never forgets incase he changes his mind.

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The unthinkable happened during Schweinsteiger's first press conference in Chicago.

Bastian Schweinsteiger completed his move to Chicago Fire and was unveiled today.  During his first press conference as a Chicago fire player, a mischievous journalist asked the Germany international  if thought his addition to the MLS side could help the team win a World Cup.
https://twitter.com/ArmorGashi4/status/847454251039080448
Huh? The greatest moment of confusion in sports in 2017, perhaps. A competition exclusively for international clubs? Change of club not change of nationality. Anyways, the former Manchester United player laughed it off!
 

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