At this point, a handful of players have started singling themselves out as potential stars of this World Cup. Interestingly, many of the high profile players that were slated to take the tournament by storm, while (as usual) a crop of previously unheralded or even relatively unknown quantities have been making names for themselves and driving their national sides on …
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Arsenal fans were left reeling after a dour draw with defending Premier League champions Leicester City at the King Power. Francis Coquelin arguably should have been shown a second yellow card after bringing down Riyad Mahrez on the edge of the penalty box, whilst Ahmed Musa had a strong appeal waved away by Mark Clattenburg moments before the end. All …
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Champions Leicester City begin the defence of their Premier League crown against Hull City in the season opener this afternoon. Today’s fixture at the KC Stadium is arguably the perfect way for the Foxes to open their season, such is the level of disarray their opponents find themselves in. Still without a permanent manager since Steve Bruce left at the …
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Despite the fact that the constant circulation of ancient transfer rumours will eventually draw us into insanity, we love the transfer window in the Premier League for one reason – new signings. Leicester City won the Premier League last season in what was a bizarre season where the usual title favourites seemed to self-capitulate in a bid to see the …
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Premier League champions Leicester City are in action against Barcelona in Stockholm tonight for the International Champions Cup. With the Premier League season beginning in less than two weeks’ time, this is one of the final opportunities for Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri to prepare his squad for the new campaign. A number of new signings are in action tonight, including Ron-Robert …
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Leicester City’s club-record signing Ahmed Musa has not been looking to downplay the comparisons with fellow striker Jamie Vardy – in fact, he has been encouraging them. The £16.6m forward has been compared to the 29-year-old England international due to their similar style of play, and while doubts have been raised about Musa’s ability to cope with the physical pressure …
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Leicester City record signing Ahmed Musa will have quite the audience ahead of the new Premier League season, but the forward insisted he’s unfazed by the pressure of banging in goals for the Foxes. The Nigerian international became the club’s biggest signing last week following his transfer from Russian outfit CSKA Moscow for £16.6 million. Musa is a utility forward who can play …
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Premier League champions Leicester City are continuing to expand their squad ahead of their title defence next season. The Foxes have already recruited German international goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler, and just yesterday it was announced that Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy would also be joining the club, for a fee believed to be in the region of £11m. After months of negotiation …
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Manchester United’s lack of firepower has been analysed by a countless number of pundits this season, and despite a Wayne Rooney revival of late United are still in search of a man who could improve their goalscoring inefficiencies. That man could be Leicester City target Ahmed Musa. The CSKA Moscow forward has already had a bid for his services from the Foxes of £15.1 …
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The World Cup has (sadly) come to an end for another four years, but what a tournament it was! Craig Farrell discusses the best performers from each team’s respective campaign, as one of the greatest World Cups of all time winds down. Group A Brazil – Neymar Neymar carried the weight of his country on his shoulders going into …
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As we enter the World Cup Quarter-Finals, there have been a number of lesser known player who have impressed throughout this summer’s tournament. Here are five players that have enhanced their reputations at this year’s showpiece. 1. Juan Cuadrado (Colombia) The Colombian is well known in the Serie A as one of the best wingers in Italian football. He enjoyed a stellar …
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