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Giggs can be a manager in his own right, insists Round

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Jose Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford could see the Welshman depart from Manchester United, something the club's former assistant believes could be a blessing in disguise

Balotelli to report for Liverpool pre-season as he prepares to meet Klopp for first time

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The Italian will link-up with the squad as they begin preparations for the 2016-17 campaign, but the Reds are hoping he can be offloaded before the new season gets underway

Del Bosque to resign from Spain job

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The experienced coach will bring his hugely successful spell with the national team to an end when his contract expires next month after their defeat to Italy

Neymar confirms: I'm staying at Barcelona

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The Brazil international had been linked with a move away from the Catalan club this summer, with PSG and Man Utd interested, but has announced he will stay at Camp Nou

Hazard excited by 'world class' Ibrahimovic in the Premier League

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England's top flight will be stronger for the arrival of Manchester United's incoming superstar, according to the Blues winger who's excited by the prospect of tougher competition

Renato Sanches breaks TWO records at Euro 2016... including one of Ronaldo's!

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The Portugal sensation was named in the starting XI for the Euro 2016 quarter-final meeting with Poland and has made history, both with his appearance and first-half goal

Betting: Resolute Italy 4/1 to beat Germany without conceding

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Saturday's quarter-final has all the makings of a classic and our tipster is backing the world champions to net in both halves against the Azzurri, who suffered defeat to Ireland

WATCH: Zlatan's spectacular bicycle kick vs England

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The former Sweden star revealed on Instagram that he will join Manchester United this summer, so Goal takes a look back at his stunning effort against the Three Lions in 2003

Hazard must bloom into bona-fide superstar as Eden project comes full circle

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The Belgium star was a young hero at Lille; but returns with his native team in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals still looking to reach his potential, after a poor campaign at Chelsea

No lack of desire from England, claims Lampard

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The New York City midfielder sympathised with Roy Hodgson's underperforming stars at Euro 2016 and disagreed with claims that they showed no passion in their defeat to Iceland

Euro 2016 - follow Poland vs Portugal LIVE!

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The quarter-finals kick off in Marseille as Robert Lewandowski's team take on Cristiano Ronaldo's side for a place in the last four - follow it all LIVE!

Chelsea offer Omeruo on loan to Turkish club Besiktas

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The Nigeria international enjoyed a fine season on loan with Kasimpasa last term but could be set to spend next term with the Super Lig winners

Conte has made Italy proud again, claims Vieri

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The former Azzurri striker has heaped praise on the nation's current boss and striker Graziano Pelle for their impact at Euro 2016, ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against Ger...

LIVE: Poland vs Portugal

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Hazard determined to make his mark on Lille return

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The Belgium captain is eager to continue his good form when his team meet Wales in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on Friday, with a semi-final spot the reward for the victors

Whoops! Have Man Utd just confirmed Mkhitaryan... via their official megastore?!

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The club's online shop gives supporters the chance to buy the shirt of one of their leading targets which suggests that a deal has been struck to sign the Dortmund forward

Williams banking on 'band of brothers' to stop Hazard

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The Swansea defender says Wales must call on their strong team ethic to keep Belgium's star men under wraps, knowing victory for Chris Coleman's side will secure a semi-final spot

Betting: Ibrahimovic 3/1 to outlast Mourinho at Manchester United

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The 34-year-old will be playing at Old Trafford next term and there are a whole host of specials available with Paddy Power where he is 8/1 to be Premier League top scorer

Mour trouble Wayne! Does Zlatan signing spell the end for Rooney?

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With the former Paris Saint-Germain striker all set to arrive at Old Trafford following his announcement on social media, Jose Mourinho is unlikely to tolerate a below-par Rooney

Vertonghen to miss rest of Euro 2016 due to torn ankle ligaments

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Belgium have received a blow ahead of their quarter-final clash with Wales, with the Spurs defender ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering an injury in training

73 goals, 44 assists: The stats that show why Man Utd want Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan

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The Swede confirmed that he is on his way to Old Trafford, while the Red Devils are looking to snap up the Armenia international and the stats show why United want them so badly

Conte has helped me a lot, admits grateful De Sciglio

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The AC Milan full-back praised Italy's soon-to-be departing boss and believes the unity in Azzuri's Euro 2016 squad can help them overcome Germany and reach the semi-finals

Euro 2016 - follow Poland vs Portugal LIVE!

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The quarter-finals kick off in Marseille as Robert Lewandowski's team take on Cristiano Ronaldo's side for a place in the last four - follow it all LIVE!

Coleman welcomes pressure of 'biggest game since 1958'

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Wales face Belgium in their first major quarter-final in almost 60 years, and the 46-year-old boss says the pressure to perform is "fantastic" and welcomes the "huge challenge"

'We signed Zlatan with Europa League football!' - Man Utd fans troll Arsenal over failed Vardy move

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The Swedish striker announced on social media that he is making the move to Old Trafford just a week after the Gunners missed out on the signing of the Leicester City star

Back to where it all began - how Hazard became a world-class player

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The Belgium ace started humbly in the north of France before he achieved superstar status with Chelsea, and Friday's match promises to be a special occasion for him

Evra pledges to respect Iceland after England shock

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The veteran defender has warned his team-mates about taking their Euro 2016 quarter-final opponents for granted, as the competition hosts aim to reach the final four

Sign Zlatan, win the league! Mourinho and Ibrahimovic are a match made in heaven

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The former Inter pair will be reunited at Old Trafford next season - and the Swede is just what the Red Devils need to get back to their championship-winning best

Reluctant father figure Evra defends Pogba

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The veteran defender has jumped to the defence of France's star man, who according to the Juventus full-back, will bounce back just like Antonio Griezmann did against Ireland

VIDEO: 'When you buy me you're buying a Ferrari!' - Ibrahimovic's top 10 quotes

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The Swede has confirmed his switch to Old Trafford on Instagram, arriving with a brimming trophy cabinet and a whole load of charism

Will Ibrahimovic be a good signing for Man Utd?

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The Swedish striker announced on social media on Thursday that his next destination will be Old Trafford but will he prove to be a big hit in the Premier League or will he flop?

How Man Utd could line up with Ibrahimovic

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The giant Swede confirmed on Thursday that he will join the Old Trafford club next season, but where will he fit in to Jose Mourinho's starting XI?

Bournemouth sign Le Havre striker Mousset

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The France youth international has swapped Ligue 2 for the Premier League after signing for the Cherries, bolstering Eddie Howe's attacking options ahead of the new league season

QUIZ: Who said it - Zlatan or a madman?

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The striker, who has announced he will join Man Utd, has a reputation for making controversial statements - can you differentiate between fictional lunatics and his own words?

OFFICIAL: Ibrahimovic announces Manchester United move

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The talismanic 34-year-old becomes Jose Mourinho's second signing at Old Trafford and following the £30 million arrival of Eric Bailly as the new manager makes his mark

Boateng declares himself fit to face Italy

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The Bayern Munich defender has struggled with a calf injury in recent weeks but he is sure that he will be able to face Italy in this weekend's Euro 2016 quarter-final

Rodgers rejects England talk

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The newly installed Celtic manager has been touted as a potential successor to resigned Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson, but he insists he will not leave his current post

Bernstein backs Allardyce for England job

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Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein insisted he had no regrets about the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager.

Wales v Belgium Betting: Wilmots' men could be tough to stop

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The Welsh have made history by reaching the quarter finals but face the number two ranked side in the world, which means their European dream could well come to an end in Lille

Betting: £50 Risk-free in-play bet on Wales v Belgium

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As the final stages of the Euros approach, bet365 have announced they will be offering all UK-based players a risk-free in-play wager of up to £50 on Friday's quarter-final

WATCH: Is this the year's worst tackle?!

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Roberto Siucho Nero was sent off during Universitario de Deportes's crushing 5-2 defeat to Melgar, after turning in a contender for 2016's most brutal challenge

Barcelona agree deal to sign Lyon defender Umtiti

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Both club's presidents have confirmed that the 22-year-old is set to join the Spanish champions for a fee of €25 million, as the Blaugrana look to shore up their defense

OFFICIAL: Southampton appoint Puel

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The former Lyon and Nice manager joins the Saints on a three-year contract, with the move marking the first time that he has left France for a managerial position

VIDEO: Sterling slammed for flaunting lavish lifestyle after England's Euro 2016 exit

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Footage has surfaced of the Manchester City star flaunting his multi-million pound home shortly after the Three Lions' embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Iceland in France

Hamburg fans launch petition to sign Grigg

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Northern Ireland's chant in praise of the Wigan Athletic striker has become the soundtrack of the Euros, so much so that the German side's supporters want their club to sign him

WATCH: 10 most surprising facts about Chelsea target Batshuayi

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The Marseille striker is nearing a move to Stamford Bridge, having undergone his medical after a £33 million bid was accepted, so Goal looked to learn more about the Belgian

Neymar, Prass and Douglas Costa can lead Olympic dream – Brazil coach Micale

The trio were selected as the three overage players for Rio 2016 and the Selecao's new boss is confident their presence will be a great boost to the youngsters

BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona confirm Neymar will sign new deal

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The Brazil international had been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, but the La Liga champions have announced that he will extend his stay at the Camp Nou

BREAKING NEWS: Barcelona confirm Neymar will sign new deal

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Ballack doubts Italy can repeat Spain performance

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Antonio Conte's side beat Spain 2-0 in a remarkably accomplished display in the last-16 but the former Germany captain expects them to fall to defeat in the quarter-finals

Focus and commitment - little hotshot Gustavo Scarpa has the weapons to make history

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The Fluminense star joined Brasil Global Tour in Rio to discuss how Brazil can return to their rightful place at the top of the game and upcoming Olympics