Goncalves urges Hong Kong football chiefs to invite English Premier League, La Liga giants for tours to raise standards

Centre-back Goncalves is approaching his 10-year anniversary as a Kitchee player, a landmark that traditionally earns European footballers a testimonial. Goncalves says more investment in Hong Kong football would entice quality foreigners. Photo: Getty Images The 38-year-old would hand-pick either Juventus or Santos, the Brazilian club where he began his career, as opponents for such …

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Manchester City keep pressure on Arsenal

London: Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target.Pep Guardiola’s men kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal, pulling to within a point of the Gunners — who held on …

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Advantage Bundesliga as Premier League clubs sweat on extra Champions League place following bad night for England

Tottenham Hotspur supporters would have had little sympathy for arch-rivals Arsenal after their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Arsenal – but they may not be laughing so hard come the end of the season. Arsenal’s 3-2 aggregate defeat, combined with holders Manchester City’s penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid, did more than …

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Chelsea stall over handing new contract to England star, 2 rival PL clubs interested in signing Blues star if he becomes available

Chelsea are reportedly stalling over handing Conor Gallagher a new contract, with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United monitoring his situation. According to TEAMTalk, Gallagher is determined to stay at Stamford Bridge and wants to sign a new deal with the Blues. His current contract expires in June 2025 so he’s fast approaching his final …

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Premier League result and reaction as Haaland hits double in thrashing

Erling Haaland’s double helped Manchester City secure derby day delight as lifeless rivals Manchester United were outclassed in an embarrassing home defeat. The eyes of the footballing world were on Old Trafford as the neighbours met in the 191st Manchester derby and first since Pep Guardiola’s men matched their 1999 treble triumph. Haaland scored a …

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