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Champions League takeaways: Immovable Giroud, unconvincing Real Madrid
The Champions League knockout stage is in full swing. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from this week’s round-of-16 action. Chelsea can’t replace Giroud – and they have tried It was something that only a player of a certain intelligence and, of course, athleticism would dare to try. In a game that was getting […]
Mbappe's hat-trick gives PSG massive advantage vs. Barcelona
Lionel Messi and Barcelona suffered another harrowing defeat in the Champions League, this time falling victim to a club and player that may well dominate the competition for years to come. With the eighth hat-trick of his young career, Kylian Mbappe all but eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League on Tuesday, giving Paris Saint-Germain a […]
Ranking the best deals of the January transfer window
With the January transfer window closing on Monday night, upsfootball ranks the best pieces of business conducted across the game’s top leagues. 11. Jordan Morris ➡️ Swansea City Athena Pictures / Getty Images Sport / Getty Details: Initial loan from Seattle Sounders with option to buy It might take a while for Jordan Morris to […]
COVID-19? Politics? What's to blame for dull January transfer window?
Each day in January was the same; a dreary procession of minor loan deals and free transfers trundled its way through the month. Even Sky Sports News’ coverage – with its yellow-and-black, crime-scene color scheme and presenter Jim White’s perpetual excitement – struggled to exhibit its usual faux frenzy. It was an uneventful, forgettable transfer […]
Which deals could still be completed before the transfer window closes?
With the transfer window set to slam shut on Feb. 1, clubs still looking for reinforcements are in scramble mode while trying to complete last-minute deals. With that in mind, here are several key storylines as we approach deadline day on Monday. Dele Alli ➡️ Paris Saint-Germain Mauricio Pochettino wants to reunite with Alli, the […]
Transfer Gossip: Fire sale in Madrid, and a Liverpool star at Old Trafford?
With the January transfer window now open, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive. Here’s a look at what’s hot in transfer talk throughout world football. Fire sale at Real Madrid To fund their desired summer move for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe – and re-establish themselves as the “Galacticos” of years past – Real […]
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