The 17-year-old Swedish forward, dubbed the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic, looked ready to join Real Madrid for 10m last week but has been persuaded to join Thomas Tuchel’s talented young side in the Bundesliga. Manchester United and Chelsea are weighing up bids of up to 200 million to land Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in the summer transfer window, Don Balon reports.
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The Latest: Dimitrov into Australian Open quarterfinals
Germany’s Angelique Kerber makes a backhand return to United States’ Coco Vandeweghe during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Angelique Kerber makes a backhand return to United States’ Coco Vandeweghe during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
La Liga: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar help Barcelona down Eibar 4-0
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored their 15th league goals of the season as Barcelona stayed on the heels of La Liga leaders Real Madrid by winning 4-0 at Eibar on Sunday although the win was marred by an injury to key midfielder Sergio Busquets. Substitute Denis Suarez scored his first goal for Barca, firing the visitors into the lead from the edge of the area in the 31st minute after replacing Busquets, who had been carried off on a stretcher with strained ankle ligaments following a crunching tackle by Eibar’s Gonzalo Escalante.
It wasn’t to be: Andy Murray after Australian Open loss
World No. 1 Andy’s hopes of winning his first Aus Open title ends with 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 shock defeat to World No.
Australian Open: Serena Williams battles pressure and Barbora Strycova to reach quarters
Serena Williams battled a misbehaving serve and scorching heat but stayed cool under pressure in a 7-5 6-4 win over Czech Barbora Strycova to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday. Second seed Williams was broken three times in the opening set at Rod Laver Arena and again when coasting to the finish line in the second but shifted up a gear when it counted to close out the match in one hour and 46 minutes.
Messi scores 5th goal in 6 games as Barcelona beats Eibar
With Lionel Messi’s fifth goal in six games this year, Barcelona comfortably defeated Eibar 4-0 on Sunday to keep pace with leaders Real Madrid and Sevilla at the halfway point of the Spanish league. Substitute Denis Suarez, Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and Brazil forward Neymar also scored as the defending champions cruised to victory in the Basque Country to finish the first half of the season two points behind Madrid and one behind Sevilla.
Arsene Wenger regrets pushing fourth official during dramatic Arsenal win
Arsene Wenger admitted he “should have shut up and gone home” instead of pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during the closing stages of Arsenal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley. Alexis Sanchez slotted home a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Arsenal moved into second place in the Premier League but Wenger was furious at referee Jonathan Moss’ decision to award Burnley a stoppage-time spot-kick of their own.
$199.6 Million Invested in Rural Nebraska in 2016 by USDA Rural Development
The Upper Big Blue NRD Board of Directors met Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District office to discuss and vote on January’… — Mischa Zverev defeated world No. 1 Andy Murray in the fourth round of the Australian Open in four sets 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfi… Lincoln, Nebraska, January 20, 2017 -Nebraska’s rural communities received $199.6 million in USDA Rural Development funding in federal fiscal year 2016.
Spot-kick joy as Guiseley end their away hoodoo
NEW signing Derek Asamoah had an impressive debut for Guiseley but Michael Rankine was the Lions’ two-goal hero as they registered their first Vanarama National League away win for almost a year. The last time Guiseley got a maximum on the road it was at Woking in February 2016, and it helped them beat the drop last term.
Late Sanchez penalty gives Arsenal 2-1 win over Burnley
Alexis Sanchez slotted a penalty into the net deep into stoppage time to give 10-man Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday, sending the north London club up to second in the Premier League. Burnley looked like taking its second point on the road this season when substitute Francis Coquelin tripped Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray powered home the first spot-kick in stoppage time to cancel out Shkodran Mustafi’s header.
Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd after losing to Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. BELGRADE, Serbia – Novak Djokovic will lead his native Serbia against Russia in the first round of the Davis Cup next month.
Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback
Germany’s Mischa Zverev celebrates his victory over Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Mischa Zverev hits a forehand to Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Ronald Koeman praises Everton for backing up display against Man City at Palace
Ronald Koeman has praised Everton for succeeding amid the growing expectations that came as a consequence of last week’s 4-0 defeat of Manchester City. Ronald Koeman has praised Everton for succeeding amid the growing expectations that came as a consequence of last week’s 4-0 defeat of Manchester City.
Leroy Sane says draw with Tottenham was a ‘cruel’ blow for Manchester City
Leroy Sane felt Manchester City were dealt a cruel blow as Tottenham recovered from 2-0 down to snatch a controversial 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Leroy Sane felt Manchester City were dealt a cruel blow as Tottenham recovered from 2-0 down to snatch a controversial 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid as fans target Ronaldo
Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2017. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU Madrid: Sergio Ramos struck twice to get Real Madrid back to winning ways as the home fans targeted Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Gabriel Jesus can’t be Manchester City saviour: Pep Guardiola
Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus comes on to make his debut during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 21, 2017. AFP / Paul ELLIS Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned against expecting too much from new arrival Gabriel Jesus after he made an eye-catching debut in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup
El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne. El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne.
Chen holds off 3-time champ to be U.S. champion
Karen Chen performs during the ladies free skate competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. Karen Chen performs during the ladies free skate competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.
Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback
Mischa Zverev still remembers one of his earliest losses to Andy Murray, when the two were rising juniors, just 17 years old, and playing in the semifinals of the 2004 U.S. Open boys’ tournament. More than 12 years later, Zverev tried the same tactics against Murray on a far bigger stage – and this time it worked.
Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup
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Liverpool FC’s Alexander-Arnold’s mum cried after PL debut
MURRAY CRASHES OUT: World No 1’s Australian Open dream is over after shock defeat by Zverev… ranked 49 places below him! Pogba is making same mistakes as Depay… he must focus on what he does on the pitch rather than his clothes, hair and social media, warns legend Gullit BT presenter Humphrey insists Gerrard found it funny after his ‘slip’ joke at Liverpool legend’s expense on live TV Hopes of Federer fairytale build after 35-year-old legend battles past Nishikori in five sets to move step closer to 18th major A clear penalty not given, a Jesus strike that never was and two Lloris clangers… Man City left fuming after Spurs snatch draw in clash between title rivals that had it all Bravo just can’t save a shot, Lloris loses the plot and hot water bottles for City benchwarmers: Seven things you missed from the thriller at the Etihad Rooney the record breaker: Fantastic free-kick sees … (more)
Roger Federer beats Kei Nishikori to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Roger Federer cast off doubts about his fitness by winning a five-set thriller with Kei Nishikori to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals. This was only Federer’s fourth official match since returning from six months out with injury but the Swiss stayed tough on Rod Laver Arena to win 6-7 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-3 in three hours and 24 minutes.
Jordan Henderson confident Liverpool can bounce back from Swansea defeat
Liverpool face a pivotal few days in their season with captain Jordan Henderson insisting nothing should be read into one bad result. The Reds’ only win in 2017 has come against Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth in an FA Cup replay and Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at home to struggling Swansea showed a squad apparently struggling to cope with physical and mental fatigue.
Jack Wilshere says Wayne Rooney is the best he’s played with and Arsenal fans can’t handle it
Half the footballing world felt it necessary to come out of the woodwork and praise Wayne Rooney after he became Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer. The England international, 31, registered his 250th goal for United with an injury-time free-kick at Stoke City to break Sir Bobby Charlton’s long-standing record.
Andy Murray beaten by Mischa Zverev at Australian Open
A clear penalty, a Jesus strike that never was and a Lloris clanger: Guardiola frustrated as City draw with Spurs in game that had it all Seven things you missed from City against Spurs: Lloris loses the plot and a very famous face in the crowd Humphrey responds on Twitter after ‘slip’ joke to Gerrard during BT Sport’s coverage of City’s draw with Tottenham Kyrgios: A maverick, an eccentric, but is he really just not trying? He doesn’t deserve the criticism from McEnroe Putin ‘was at the heart of the Russia drug scandal’ alleges ‘doper-in-chief’ who claims he doped half of his country’s 72 London 2012 medalists SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I’ve loved England’s approach but they don’t scare anyone yet… here’s my four-point plan to change that Conte fires warning to Costa not to wreck his hard work that has propelled the Blues to top of the Premier League GLENN HODDLE: Van Basten’s new rule … (more)
Huge Australian Open boilover as Murray is dumped out by Zverev
The Australian Open has witnessed another sensational shock result with world number one Andy Murray dumped out of the year’s first major in the fourth round by Germany’s Mischa Zverev. Zverev played the match of his life to secure a 7-5.
Javier Fortuna Ready – Targets Sosa, Corrales, Lomachenko
Dominican boxer Javier “Abejon” Fortuna is motivated to return to boxing’s highest level at 130 pounds and he is determined to beat anyone who stands in his way for the world title. Last June in China, Fortuna lost his WBA super featherweight title when he suffered an upset knockout loss at the hands of Sosa.
Brazil’s tragic Chapecoense draws in first match since plane crash
Chapecoense, the up and coming Brazilian football club decimated by a plane crash, proudly strode back on the field Saturday in a new line-up for their first match since the tragedy. Brazilian Chapecoense goalkeeper Jackson Follmann , a survivor of the LaMia airplane crash in Colombia, receives the Copa Sudamericana trophy at the Arena Conda stadium in Chapeco, Santa Catarina state, in southern Brazil on January 21, 2017, before a friendly match against Palmeiras – Brazilian Champion 2016.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic: I’m a big fan of Andy Carroll
Slaven Bilic hailed “magnificent” Andy Carroll after seeing his striker blast West Ham to a fifth Premier League victory in seven attempts at Middlesbrough. The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward followed up last weekend’s stunning volley against Crystal Palace with a bullet header and a close-range finish as the Hammers ran out 3-1 winners at the Riverside Stadium.
David Moyes unhappy with defending as Sunderland beaten by West Brom
The Black Cats are back at the bottom of the Premier League table after a 2-0 defeat to West Brom. Darren Fletcher and Chris Brunt were on target for the Baggies with superb strikes but Moyes felt both goals were avoidable.
Rooney sets Man United scoring record; Man City, Spurs draw
Deep into stoppage time with Manchester United facing defeat, Wayne Rooney bent a free kick high over the defense and into the Stoke goal. A point was salvaged for United but the moment carried a far greater significance.
Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho
The Parisians sit in third place in the French league table, and they will want to revamp their options after a lacklustre domestic season. Playing Lallana out wide weakens two positions.
Inspired by Maradona, Mertens leads Napoli to win at Milan
Inspired by Diego Maradona’s visit to training, Dries Mertens led Napoli to a 2-1 victory at AC Milan in Serie A on Saturday. Mertens, who has often been compared to Maradona, provided two sublime assists to help Napoli race into a 2-0 lead, with less than 10 minutes gone at San Siro.
250! History-maker Rooney saves the day for listless Man Utd
The captain came off the bench to net a 94th-minute equaliser, taking him past Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time tally History maker and saviour. It has been a while since Wayne Rooney delivered a really memorable, game-changing goal for Manchester United but on Saturday he was the man of the moment as the Red Devils somehow snatched a point when all seemed lost against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Transfer News: Man Utd signing close, Griezmann to Arsenal, Ch…
It’s claimed the Red Devils are battling Paris St-Germain for the 20-year-old and either club could conclude a deal soon. Guedes has scored three goals and contributed six assists in his 18 outings in the Portuguese top-flight last season.
West Brom 2 Sunderland 0: Baggies extend Black Cats’ winless r…
No money to spend. A manager who says it would make no difference even if they did.
Defending pairs champs withdraw from US championships
Defending pairs champions Tarah Kayne and Daniel O’Shea have withdrawn from the U.S. figure skating championships after Kayne suffered a concussion during a fall in the short program. Kayne was taken to the University of Kansas Hospital after the fall during the short program on Thursday.
West Ham storm to superb win as Carroll grabs deadly double
The Hammers moved into the top half of the Premier League with a fine win at The Riverside over Middlesbrough West Ham United’s Andy Carroll scores his side’s first goal during the Premier League match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Two-goal Andy Carroll proved to be the shining light as he led West Ham United to victory in murky, misty Middlesbrough.
Rooney salvages point for United with club record 250th goal
After the long wait to break Manchester United’s scoring record, Wayne Rooney ensured the landmark 250th goal was still dramatic. The United captain bent in a free kick in stoppage time at Stoke to salvage a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the Premier League and move clear of Bobby Charlton at the top of the club’s all-time scoring leaderboard.
West Brom send Sunderland back to bottom of Premier League
Sunderland sank back to the bottom of the Premier League table as their miserable away form continued against West Brom at The Hawthorns. Goals from Darren Fletcher and Chris Brunt saw the Baggies return to winning ways following defeats to Derby, in the FA Cup, and Tottenham as the 2-0 victory kept them in the frame as contenders for European football next season.