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[{'Hey': 'Hey'}, {'head': 'Nigel Adkins stabbed in the back by Southampton as Argentina Mauricio Pochettino steps in as manager', 'body': 'The Premier League soap opera contained a particularly brutal and bizarre episode at St Mary’s on Friday. Adding to the sense of betrayal of Adkins was the revelation from his successor, Mauricio Pochettino, that he had been researching Southampton’s squad for “several weeks”. The former Espanyol coach also consulted distinguished La Liga coaches as he assessed the Southampton job.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/9810861/Nigel-Adkins-stabbed-in-the-back-by-Southampton-as-Argentina-Mauricio-Pochettino-steps-in-as-manager.html'}, {'head': 'Head coach Maurizio Sarri Sarri nearer to Chelsea exit', 'body': 'Sarri led Chelsea to victory in the Europa League finalHarold Cunningham/Getty ImagesMaurizio Sarri will hold further talks with Chelsea about his future today after a meeting with club executives broke up without resolution yesterday.', 'author': 'By Matt Hughes, Henry Winter, Oliver Kay, Gary Jacob', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/head-coach-maurizio-sarri-sarri-nearer-to-chelsea-exit-8wm2mnj3k'}, {'head': 'Liverpool have edge in battle of will and skill', 'body': 'Champions League | Henry WinterJune 1 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesHenry Winter, Chief Football WriterAs the heat lingers into the evening here in Madrid like a guest reluctant to leave a good party, this sweat-soaked Champions League final “will be a fight to the end to see who wants it more”, according to Liverpool’s elegant express of a full back, Trent Alexander-Arnold.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-have-edge-in-battle-of-will-and-skill-j63rdmh76'}, {'head': 'Dedicated fans travel 2,500 miles to game that felt like pre-season friendly', 'body': 'Europa League | James GheerbrantJames Gheerbrant soaks up the curious atmosphere inside and outside the stadium in AzerbaijanThere were plenty of empty seats inside the stadium, to which about 6,000 supporters were thought to have travelledEPAThey came, the faithful few, via places such as Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and Minsk, to the very edge of Europe, on a pilgrimage that stretched wallets, passports, and for some, even consciences.', 'author': 'By James Gheerbrant, Oliver Kay, Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dedicated-fans-travel-2-500-miles-to-game-that-felt-like-pre-season-friendly-lqtck3tpl'}, {'head': 'Jordan Henderson: I was angry to be left out against Barcelona but I used it the right way', 'body': 'Henry Winter | Jordan Henderson interview Jordan Henderson will lead Liverpool in the Champions League final after being omitted from the first leg of the semi-final, reports Henry Winter Henderson celebrates after beating Barcelona 4-0', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jordan-henderson-i-was-angry-to-be-left-out-against-barcelona-but-i-used-it-the-right-way-jf7lv973z'}, {'head': 'Eden Hazard delivers parting gift for Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea thrash Arsenal', 'body': 'Europa League | Henry WinterChelsea 4 Arsenal 1Giroud’s skidding header is beyond the reach of Cech as Chelsea take the lead last nightRobbie Jay Barratt /Getty ImagesMaurizio Sarri was engulfed in emotion, almost wonderment, disbelief even, as he touched a winner’s medal for the first time. It was gold, it bore the emblem of the Europa League trophy, it was his, and Sarri had waited almost 30 years for this special moment. No wonder he was overwhelmed.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/eden-hazard-delivers-parting-gift-for-sarri-as-chelsea-thrash-arsenal-j9xxz8rtx'}, {'head': 'Unai Emery’s side must not let down a club at the crossroads', 'body': 'Europa League | Henry WinterMay 29 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesHenry Winter, Chief Football WriterThe 11 men sent out by Unai Emery against Chelsea tonight must understand that this is the most pivotal moment in Arsenal’s history since the 2006 Champions League final in Paris. Arsenal lost then (to Barcelona) and slightly lost their way after that, barring some enjoyable excursions in the FA Cup.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/unai-emerys-side-must-not-let-down-a-club-at-the-crossroads-sxtg0tfc7'}, {'head': 'Glenn Hoddle: I had a headrush. My kids said, ‘What are you doing, dad?’', 'body': 'Football | Glenn Hoddle interviewGlenn Hoddle believes Tottenham will join the world’s elite if they win the Champions League, he tells Henry WinterGary Lineker, left, Rio Ferdinand, centre, and Hoddle, after his heart problems, in the BT Sport studioAfter the cardiac arrest that almost killed him, Glenn Hoddle savours every precious second of life, appreciating every event, private and public, every interchange with people. “I wouldn’t have seen my grandson’s third birthday,” he says.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/glenn-hoddle-i-had-a-headrush-my-kids-said-what-are-you-doing-dad-58g9z8ptw'}, {'head': 'Jack Grealish ensures that Aston Villa promotion is homegrown', 'body': 'Championship play-off final | Henry WinterAston Villa 2 Derby County 1Grealish and manager Smith, both boyhood Aston Villa fans, celebrate clinching promotion to the top flightCATHERINE IVILL/GETTY IMAGESAston Villa supporters get everywhere, even lifting the trophy here. Jack Grealish, Villa’s captain, hoisted the Championship play-off prize, managing to cut his eyelid, and inevitably spilling claret. His manager, Dean Smith, then clutched the trophy tenderly as Grealish dabbed his eye.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jack-grealish-inspired-aston-villa-seal-170m-promotion-to-the-premier-league-vj7lspx06'}, {'head': 'Success of Charlton Athletic’s Lee Bowyer shows retiring stars that management can offer them a future in game', 'body': 'league one play-off final | henry winterCharlton Athletic 2 Sunderland 1Promotion ends Charlton’s three-year stay in the third tier of English footballJames Chance/Getty ImagesWhen Charlton Athletic scored deep into injury time, Lee Bowyer permitted himself a brief fist pump before turning to the fourth official, Peter Bankes, to ask how long was left.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/success-of-charlton-athletics-lee-bowyer-shows-retiring-stars-that-management-can-offer-them-a-future-in-game-ssg5f533h'}, {'head': 'Robbie Fowler: Great players can become great managers: you have to work at it', 'body': 'Football | robbie fowler interviewRobbie Fowler says that while his eye for goal might have appeared natural his life is all about nurture, Henry Winter writesFowler will now transfer his attentions to managing Brisbane Roar in Australia’s A-LeagueTIMES PHOTOGRAPHER BRADLEY ORMESHERRobbie Fowler was talking to his wife Kerrie about taking their son Jacob to the Champions League final in Madrid. “Well, you have to take him because it’s a one-off,” Kerrie said.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/robbie-fowler-great-players-can-become-great-managers-you-have-to-work-at-it-0870k3b7f'}, {'head': 'Trent Alexander-Arnold: the schoolboy Liverpool fan who became one of Europe’s best full-backs', 'body': 'The refrain echoing from the touchline on one of the pitches at the rear of Liverpool’s academy was familiar. “He’s gone,” bellowed a voice. “Trent’s quit. Give Bobby the ball. Get at Trent, get at him.” Trent Alexander-Arnold was being put through the wringer again. His team-mate Bobby Adekanye was relishing a role which saw him cast as a sparring partner. The cutting instructions were being delivered by Neil Critchley, then the under-18s coach, and the academy director Alex Inglethorpe.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce, Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/trent-alexander-arnold-the-schoolboy-liverpool-fan-who-became-one-of-europe-s-best-full-backs-spsqlxkxr'}, {'head': 'Game has duty to help heroes who face tough times', 'body': 'Football | Henry WinterMay 21 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesHenry Winter, Chief Football WriterIt is one of the unmentioned scandals of modern football, a blemish on the English game, heartbreaking for all who care about those who have given everything, who still serve so selflessly. It is the sight of former players, coaches and managers now working as scouts, heading into a ground, progress slowed for some by old ligaments, others by new onset arthritis. They still hurry in.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 21, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/game-has-duty-to-help-heroes-who-face-tough-times-whgzbwzf0'}, {'head': 'FA Cup final: Manchester City charting new territory but Europe is final frontier', 'body': 'fa cup | henry winterManchester City 6 Watford 0Opening gambit: David Silva gets the scoring started in the 26th minute when his shot beats Gomes via Femenía’s legMARC ASPLAND/THE TIMES“Our owners put a billion into City while the Glazers took a billion out of United. What about that?” This eloquent tribal twist on financial fair play was voiced by a passing Manchester City supporter, and was certainly worth stopping to debate. He was not angry. Most City fans are pretty measured.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 20, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/city-charting-new-territory-but-europe-is-final-frontier-85rv9rn29'}, {'head': 'Nations League: Southgate asks whether England players walking off would really end the racism', 'body': 'Southgate said that other countries are not as multiculturally advancedAndrew Redington/Getty ImagesGareth Southgate announced his squad for the Nations League finals in Portugal next month and immediately had to address concerns about whether the European governing body was serious about combating racism. During England’s last overseas game, on March 25, Danny Rose, Raheem Sterling and Callum Hudson-Odoi were racially abused by Montenegro supporters in the Uefa Euro 2020 qualifier in Podgorica.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 17, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nations-league-southgate-asks-whether-england-players-walking-off-would-really-end-the-racism-88m9bqdz0'}, {'head': 'Heurelho Gomes: I read one prophecy that said God is going to use me to heal people', 'body': 'Heurelho Gomes interview | Henry WinterBefore Watford’s appearance in the FA Cup final, Heurelho Gomes tells Henry Winter about overcoming tragedy and giving up nightclubs.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 17, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/heurelho-gomes-i-read-one-prophecy-that-said-god-is-going-to-use-me-to-heal-people-59j80mhmb'}, {'head': 'Former Southampton star Francis Benali who drove his body to the brink to raise £1m', 'body': 'Football | Franny Benali interview The former Premier League defender explains how his extraordinary ironman challenge has prompted even Portsmouth fans to donate Benali was monitored for research purposes by Southampton General Hospital staff, but was forced to rest after his body began to fail him on the fourth day of his week-long challenge (inset) It was on a rainy, blustery, brutal day four of Francis Benali’s mission to complete seven “ironman” challenges in seven days that the sheer...', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 16, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/former-southampton-star-francis-benali-who-drove-his-body-to-the-brink-to-raise-1m-lt2xngc28'}, {'head': 'Leeds United fanbase will ensure club recover from latest heartache', 'body': 'The Game Daily | Henry WinterMay 16 2019, 12:00pm,\xa0The TimesnewHenry Winter, Chief Football WriterOne email shows why Leeds United will return to the Premier League one day, why all that incredible, unconditional passion for the team will be rewarded, why the heartache sweeping the city today will heal eventually and the fans will be there in force at Elland Road again next season, still believing. The email to two Leeds fans read: “Happy Birthday from everyone here at Ipswich Town Football Club.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 16, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/leeds-united-fanbase-will-ensure-club-recover-from-latest-heartache-8370mlrjd'}, {'head': 'Cowardly Brighton throw a good man in Chris Hughton onto the street', 'body': 'football | henry winterMay 14 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesHenry Winter, Chief Football WriterIn between exhaling after that breathtaking title race and the excitement of looking forward to the announcement of next season’s Premier League fixtures on June 13 (9am sharp, can’t wait), the heart sank at the brutal bulletin from Brighton & Hove Albion that they have sacked their manager, Chris Hughton, a decent man in a dirty trade. Perfidious Albion?', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 14, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cowardly-brighton-throw-a-good-man-in-chris-hughton-onto-the-street-t9wdwx8zd'}, {'head': 'Manchester City are technically brilliant and mentally formidable', 'body': 'May 13 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesSee how Manchester City sealed the title with 4-1 winWhen Manchester City fell behind to Glenn Murray’s header, they never panicked and that is why they are champions. They knew Liverpool were leading against Wolves but City’s players believed implicitly in each other, in their abilities, in their manager, Pep Guardiola, and in his tactics and that is why they are champions again.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 13, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-city-are-technically-brilliant-and-mentally-formidable-dhsjnx0fc'}, {'head': 'Manchester City retain Premier League title with comfortable win at Brighton', 'body': 'Premier League | Henry WinterBrighton & Hove Albion 1 Manchester City 4newMahrez scored the goal that effectively sealed the victory for City, driving home after a superb dummyReuters/Toby MelvilleManchester City will never forget their day at the seaside. City are worthy champions and their third goal demonstrated exactly why.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 12, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-city-retain-premier-league-title-with-comfortable-win-at-brighton-2l3cgb320'}, {'head': 'Gordon Strachan interview: I don’t want to be known for that mistake. I’m truly sorry', 'body': 'Football | Gordon StrachanIn his first interview since being dropped by Sky for comments on racist abuse, Gordon Strachan tells Henry Winter about his public humiliationMay 11 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesStrachan, a former Celtic manager, worries about the rising levels of sectarianism in Old Firm gamesFABIO DE PAOLA FOR THE TIMESGordon Strachan was back at the school that he helps to fund near Coventry this week.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 11, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gordon-strachan-interview-i-dont-want-to-be-known-for-that-mistake-im-truly-sorry-5nks7jpq9'}, {'head': 'Eden Hazard has final word for Chelsea after Kepa Arrizabalaga heroics', 'body': 'EUROPA LEAGUE | Henry WinterChelsea 1 Eintracht Frankfurt 1 (aet; 2-2 on aggregate; Chelsea win 4-3 on pens)Chelsea’s players celebrate with Kepa after their penalty shoot-out victory to reach the Europa League finalEden Hazard walked from the halfway line, leaving behind his line of team-mates, and headed towards the Shed End split between Chelsea fans shouting words of support and Eintracht supporters waving their flags manically and trying to put him off.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 09, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kepa-arrizabalaga-the-hero-as-chelsea-complete-the-full-english-vrgn7rchf'}, {'head': 'Lucas Moura’s hat-trick secures Tottenham Hotspur’s miracle comeback at Ajax', 'body': 'Champions League | Henry WinterAjax 2 Tottenham Hotspur 3 (3-3 on aggregate)Moura scored a hat-trick, with his final goal coming deep in stoppage timeMauricio Pochettino was breathing heavily, absolutely drained, his jacket discarded, his tie loosened and then ripped off. This is what football does to people. It shreds the emotions and clothes. Pochettino’s chest swelled with pride at what his team, depleted in star names but not stellar spirit, had achieved. And then the tears flowed.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 09, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/it-happened-again-lucas-mouras-hat-trick-secures-another-miracle-comeback-8jftwhzd8'}, {'head': 'Hasan Ali Kaldirim: West Ham interested in signing Fenerbahce captain', 'body': "Ali Kaldirim has scored five goals in 224 Super Lig appearances for FenerbahceWest Ham are interested in signing Fenerbahce captain Hasan Ali Kaldirim. The Hammers have spoken to the player's agent and the BBC has been told Turkey international Kaldirim is keen on a move to the Premier League. The left-back, who was linked with West Ham in 2017, has a 5m euro (£4.42m) release clause in his contract, which expires in 12 months' time.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 03, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48503331'}, {'head': 'West Bromwich Albion expect new boss in place for pre-season training', 'body': 'Chris Hughton is thought to be one of the candidates for the vacant managerial position at The HawthornsWest Bromwich Albion expect to have a new head coach in place by the time their first-team squad returns for pre-season training at the end of June. The Baggies are still to settle on a permanent replacement for Darren Moore, who was sacked on 9 March.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48459550'}, {'head': "Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says some rivals are 'jealous'", 'body': "Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak (left) with manager Pep GuardiolaManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says some of their rivals are jealous of the club's success. City became the first English side to win a domestic treble when they beat Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final, yet the achievement has been accompanied by criticism of the amount it has cost to put Pep Guardiola's squad together.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48416268'}, {'head': "Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says some rivals are 'jealous'", 'body': "Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak (left) with manager Pep GuardiolaManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says some of their rivals are jealous of the club's success. City became the first English side to win a domestic treble when they beat Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final, yet the achievement has been accompanied by criticism of the amount it has cost to put Pep Guardiola's squad together.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48416268'}, {'head': 'Manchester United thrash Bayern Munich 5-0 in 1999 Treble reunion', 'body': 'David Beckham got the biggest reception of the former Manchester United playersSir Alex Ferguson returned to the dugout and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was back on the scoresheet as Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 5-0 in their 1999 Treble reunion game at Old Trafford. It was the first time Ferguson, 77, had managed a United team since his retirement in 2013.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48416260'}, {'head': 'Man City: The sliding doors moment that helped transform the club â\x80\x93 20 years on', 'body': 'City secured promotion to the First Division in 1999 thanks to goalkeeper Nicky Weaver saving a crucial spot kickIt\'s not the kind of thing you want to get wrong, so Nicky Weaver made doubly sure. Before he took his place in goal to face Guy Butters\' penalty, Weaver checked with the linesman. "If I save this, is that it?" "Yes," came the reply. The penalty was not a good one. Weaver went to his right, got two hands on the ball and kept it out.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48402061'}, {'head': 'Antonio Conte: Ex-Chelsea manager set to take charge at Inter Milan', 'body': "Conte won the 2018 FA Cup against Manchester United in his final game as Chelsea managerFormer Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to be appointed as the new Inter Milan manager. Italian Conte, 49, has been out of the game since he was sacked by Chelsea last July, ending a controversial two years at the club. Inter are fourth in Serie A and will qualify for next season's Champions League if they beat Empoli on Sunday.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 23, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48388531'}, {'head': 'Antonio Conte: Ex-Chelsea manager set to take charge at Inter Milan', 'body': "Conte won the 2018 FA Cup against Manchester United in his final game as Chelsea managerFormer Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to be appointed as the new Inter Milan manager. Italian Conte, 49, has been out of the game since he was sacked by Chelsea last July, ending a controversial two years at the club. Inter are fourth in Serie A and will qualify for next season's Champions League if they beat Empoli on Sunday.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 23, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48388531'}, {'head': "Man Utd 1999 Treble: Near misses, determination & 'pure luck'", 'body': "Thousands lined the streets of Manchester to celebrate on the team's return from BarcelonaOn 26 May, it will be 20 years since Manchester United completed a remarkable Treble - becoming the only team to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in one season. The club are marking the achievement by hosting a Champions League final rematch against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford, and will also be paying tribute on next season's kit.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 22, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48370600'}, {'head': 'Daniel James: Manchester United in talks for Swansea City winger', 'body': 'Media playback is not supported on this device   FA Cup: Daniel James puts Swansea ahead with wonderful solo goal against Brentford Manchester United are talking to Swansea about Wales winger Daniel James, but a fee is yet to be agreed. James, 21, has been targeted by a number of Premier League teams. And United are hopeful of completing a deal for a player given his international debut in November by Old Trafford legend Ryan Giggs.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 22, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48365185'}, {'head': 'Man Utd: Giant sausage thrown at disabled section during West Ham game', 'body': 'Paris St-Germain fans damaged netting at Old Trafford in FebruaryA giant sausage was among items thrown into the disabled section at Old Trafford by West Ham fans during the Premier League game on 13 April. Manchester United have experienced problems protecting supporters in that area of the ground, particularly against Paris St-Germain in February. Fans ripped the netting, designed to stop missiles entering the area, during their Champions League visit.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 22, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48372010'}, {'head': 'Christian Pulisic: New Chelsea signing wants to make same impact as Eden Hazard', 'body': 'Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has described Pulisic as "one of Europe\'s most sought-after young players"Chelsea\'s new £58m forward Christian Pulisic wants to reach the same level as Stamford Bridge favourite Eden Hazard - and hopes he gets a chance to play in the same side as the Belgian next season. Pulisic signed a five-and-a-half year contract with the Blues in January but was immediately loaned backed to Germany to finish the campaign at Borussia Dortmund.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 21, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48358517'}, {'head': 'Christian Pulisic: New Chelsea signing wants to make same impact as Eden Hazard', 'body': 'Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has described Pulisic as "one of Europe\'s most sought-after young players"Chelsea\'s new £58m forward Christian Pulisic wants to reach the same level as Stamford Bridge favourite Eden Hazard - and hopes he gets a chance to play in the same side as the Belgian next season. Pulisic signed a five-and-a-half year contract with the Blues in January but was immediately loaned backed to Germany to finish the campaign at Borussia Dortmund.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 21, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48358517'}, {'head': "Gareth Bale: What next for Real Madrid's talented Welsh forward?", 'body': 'Bale did not get off the bench as Real Madrid lost 2-0 at home to Real Betis in their final La Liga match this seasonIt has been a frustrating season for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid, the Welshman ending it as an unused substitute for the 2-0 home loss to Real Betis.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 20, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48332715'}, {'head': 'Lloyd Kelly: Bournemouth agree £13m fee with Bristol City', 'body': "Lloyd Kelly has played three games for England Under-21sBournemouth have agreed a £13m fee with Bristol City for England Under-21 defender Lloyd Kelly. The 20-year-old has been monitored by most of the Premier League's top clubs this season. Kelly made his league debut for City in December 2017 and his England U21 debut in November 2018. He played 32 games in the Championship this season as Lee Johnson's side just missed out on the play-offs.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 18, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48319512'}, {'head': 'Man City players must win again and again, says Pep Guardiola', 'body': 'Manchester City retained their Premier League title last weekendFA Cup final on the BBC: Man City v WatfordDate: Saturday, 18 May Kick-off: 17:00 BSTLive coverage of Manchester City against Watford in the FA Cup final on BBC One, including highlights, across the BBC Sport website and app; live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and local radio; live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 17, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48317555'}, {'head': 'Manchester United: Was Jose Mourinho right about state of club?', 'body': "Jose Mourinho spent two and a half years in charge at Manchester United before being sacked in December 2018Jose Mourinho has won two Champions Leagues, eight league titles and 10 cup competitions. So when, the day before Manchester United's opening game of the season against Leicester in August, the then manager said he regarded finishing second in the previous campaign - 19 points behind champions Manchester City - as his greatest managerial achievement, few took him seriously.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 17, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48299387'}, {'head': 'Manchester United: Was Jose Mourinho right about state of club?', 'body': "Jose Mourinho spent two and a half years in charge at Manchester United before being sacked in December 2018Jose Mourinho has won two Champions Leagues, eight league titles and 10 cup competitions. So when, the day before Manchester United's opening game of the season against Leicester in August, the then manager said he regarded finishing second in the previous campaign - 19 points behind champions Manchester City - as his greatest managerial achievement, few took him seriously.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 16, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48299387'}, {'head': "West Bromwich Albion: Danny Cowley & Chris Hughton under consideration for manager's job", 'body': "Cowley (right) led his side to an FA Cup fourth round win over Hughton's (left) Brighton in January 2017Lincoln City's Danny Cowley and former Brighton boss Chris Hughton are among the names being considered by West Bromwich Albion as their next manager. The Baggies' elimination from the Championship play-offs by Aston Villa on Tuesday has denied them a swift return to the Premier League. Coach Jimmy Shan had been in temporary charge following the dismissal of Darren Moore on 9 March.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 16, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48296049'}, {'head': 'Watford FA Cup final: Seven days of uncertainty and the rise to success since', 'body': "Watford fans have celebrated the progress under owner Gino Pozzo with a flag at Vicarage RoadFA Cup final on the BBC: Man City v WatfordDate: Saturday, 18 May Kick-off: 17:00 BSTLive coverage of Manchester City against Watford in the FA Cup final on BBC One, including highlights, across the BBC Sport website and app; live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and local radio; live text commentary on the BBC Sport website. It's June 2012 and Watford's future is hanging by a thread.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone, Chris Osborne', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 16, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48282292'}, {'head': "LMA awards: Sheffield United's Chris Wilder named manager of the year", 'body': "Chris Wilder's side lost just nine games in the Championship during the 2018-19 seasonSheffield United manager Chris Wilder has been named LMA manager of the year and Championship manager of the year. Wilder guided Sheffield United to a second-placed finish in the Championship table, securing promotion to the Premier League next season. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Norwich's Daniel Farke were also shortlisted for the main prize.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 14, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48276413'}, {'head': "Wolves planning to install 'safe standing' rail seats at Molineux", 'body': "The new seats will be installed in the Sir Jack Hayward stand at Wolves' Molineux stadiumWolves plan to install rail seats at Molineux this summer so that fans who refuse to sit can stay safe. Standing at grounds in the top two tiers of English football is illegal but new guidance from safety chiefs allows clubs to install seats with barriers if strict conditions are met. Now Wolves hope to take advantage of the new guidelines in their bid to tackle persistent standing.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 14, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48273750'}, {'head': 'Ander Herrera to leave Man Utd at end of season', 'body': 'Herrera scored 20 goals in 189 appearances at UnitedAnder Herrera will leave Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of the season. The news was confirmed on social media on Saturday after widespread speculation about his future. The 29-year-old Spain midfielder, who joined the club under Louis van Gaal from Athletic Bilbao in 2014, is understood to have agreed terms with Paris St-Germain. United did attempt to keep Herrera but there was no agreement over terms.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 11, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48237568'}, {'head': "London Stadium bosses criticised for spending by TaxPayers' Alliance", 'body': 'West Ham relocated to London Stadium in 2016The body responsible for running London Stadium spent £100,000 developing a communications strategy for the stadium despite having three senior communications staff paid more than £260,000 combined. London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), which lost more than £20m last year, has been criticised for the way it spends taxpayers\' cash. But LLDC says the £100,000 helped to avoid higher costs down the line. "This was a one-off project," it added.', 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 07, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48145695'}, {'head': 'Bolton Wanderers: Laurence Bassini takeover on brink of collapse', 'body': "Bolton said on Thursday that they believed Laurence Bassini's takeover bid to be over - something he disputed the following dayLaurence Bassini's bid to buy Bolton Wanderers is on the brink of collapse. Bassini has been confident about doing a deal to buy the club from Ken Anderson, even after a repeated failure to provide proof of funds last week.", 'author': 'By Simon Stone', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 07, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48186060'}, {'head': 'Maurizio Sarri tells Chelsea he wants to return to Italy with Juventus', 'body': '• Manager met London club officials on Friday for talks• Juve have reportedly offered Sarri a contract until 2022Maurizio Sarri has 12 months remaining on his Chelsea contract – Juventus would have to pay £5m in compensation if a deal is to go through.', 'author': 'By Dominic Fifield, Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 31, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/31/maurizio-sarri-tells-chelsea-juventus-return-italy'}, {'head': 'Manchester City turn down £70.7m bid for Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich', 'body': 'Bayern considering making second approachGuardiola keen to keep the 23-year-oldLeroy Sané enjoys Manchester City’s open-top bus parade this month. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPAManchester City have turned down an offer of €80m (£70.7m) for their winger Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich. The German champions are keen to sign the 23-year-old with two wide players, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry, leaving this summer and will now consider whether they are to make a new, improved bid.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/30/manchester-city-turn-down-bid-for-leroy-sane-from-bayern-munich'}, {'head': 'Juventus put Sarri and Pochettino on shortlist to replace Allegri', 'body': '• Serie A club target Chelsea and Tottenham managers• Allegri is leaving Turin after five years in chargeMaurizio Sarri has come under sustained criticism from Chelsea fans. Photograph: Steven Paston/PAMaurizio Sarri and Mauricio Pochettino are both on Juventus’s wishlist as they continue to search for a new manager to replace Massimiliano Allegri.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 25, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/25/maurizio-sarri-mauricio-pochettino-juventus-chelsea-tottenham'}, {'head': 'Bayern Munich confirm interest in Manchester City winger Leroy Sané', 'body': 'The Bayern Munich chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, has confirmed the German champions are aiming to sign Manchester City’s Leroy Sané this summer. “We will try. I can not promise whether it will succeed,” Rummenigge said at a Bild event in Berlin on the eve of the German Cup final, where Bayern will take on RB Leipzig. The winger, who has been in and out of the City starting line-up this season, is believed to be keen on a move back to Germany, having arrived in England from Schalke in 2016.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano, Niall McVeigh', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 25, 2019', 'link': 'https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/bayern-munich-set-test-manchester-223759868.html'}, {'head': 'Bayern Munich set to test Manchester City with £70m bid for Leroy Sané', 'body': 'Bayern make Sané their No 1 summer transfer targetWinger is believed to be keen on a return to GermanyBayern are set to bid £70m for Leroy Sané, who joined Manchester City from Schalke three years ago. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesBayern Munich have made Leroy Sané their No 1 transfer target this summer and are preparing a bid of around £70m for the 23-year-old Germany international.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 23, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/23/bayern-munich-prepare-70m-bid-leroy-sane-manchester-city-transfer-news'}, {'head': 'Antonio Conte agrees terms with Internazionale', 'body': 'Antonio Conte has agreed terms with Inter to take over as their new manager in the summer. The former Juventus manager, who has not worked since leaving Chelsea in 2018, will sign a three or four-year contract soon to replace Luciano Spalletti. Several other European clubs, including PSG and Bayern Munich, had shown an interest in Conte but the 49-year-old was keen for a return to Italian club football and fancied the challenge of making Inter title contenders again.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 20, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/antonio-conte-agrees-terms-with-internazionale-1.3898441'}, {'head': 'Antonio Conte set to replace Luciano Spalletti as Inter manager', 'body': 'Antonio Conte has agreed terms with Internazionale to take over as their new manager in the summer. The former Juventus manager, who has not worked since leaving Chelsea in 2018, will sign a three- or four-year contract soon to replace Luciano Spalletti.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 20, 2019', 'link': 'https://uk.news.yahoo.com/antonio-conte-set-replace-luciano-141802477.html'}, {'head': 'Antonio Conte set to replace Luciano Spalletti as Inter manager', 'body': 'Former Chelsea manager to sign three- or four-year dealPSG and Bayern had shown interest in 49-year-oldAntonio Conte has not worked in management since leaving Chelsea after the 2017-18 season. Photograph: Rui Vieira/APAntonio Conte has agreed terms with Inter to take over as their new manager in the summer. The former Juventus manager, who has not worked since leaving Chelsea in 2018, will sign a three or four-year contract soon to replace Luciano Spalletti.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 20, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/20/antonio-conte-set-to-replace-luciano-spalletti-as-inter-manager'}, {'head': 'Klopp, la tentazione della Juve e oltre 10 milioni ormai pronti: il retroscena', 'body': "del 09 maggio 2019 alle 09:30   di Fabrizio Romano         Ci sono notti che possono cambiare una vita. Chiedetelo a Jurgen Klopp, mai apparso terrorizzato all'idea di non vincere neanche un trofeo in una stagione così straordinaria e premiato dal suo incredibile Liverpool con una folle rimonta che è valsa la finale di Champions League. Canta sotto la Kop come un ragazzino, sorride entusiasta, non nasconde mai il lato ludico di un gioco che non ha mai preso troppo sul serio.", 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 09, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.calciomercato.com/news/klopp-la-tentazione-della-juve-e-oltre-10-milioni-ormai-pronti-i-22638'}, {'head': 'Manchester City set to sign €55m Sporting midfielder Fernandes', 'body': 'Manchester City are set to beat Manchester United to the signature of the Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Pep Guardiola has been monitoring the Portugal international for a considerable time and City have now lodged a €55 million bid with the team currently third in the Portuguese league. United inquired about the possibility of signing the 24-year-old last month but City have jumped ahead of their rivals in the queue and expect to conclude the deal in the next few weeks.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 07, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/manchester-city-set-to-sign-55m-sporting-midfielder-fernandes-1.3884099'}, {'head': 'Manchester City set to sign £47m Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes', 'body': '• City to offer players in deal to reduce £86m buyout clause• United also inquired about signing Portugal internationalBruno Fernandes is an attacking midfielder who has 19 goals and 13 assists in 31 league games for Sporting this season after an unusual career path. Photograph: Patrícia de Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty ImagesManchester City are set to beat Manchester United to the signature of the Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 07, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/07/manchester-city-set-to-sign-47m-sporting-bruno-fernandes-united'}, {'head': 'Edu set to become Arsenal technical director after Copa América', 'body': '• Former Arsenal midfielder agrees deal in principle• Club targeted Edu after missing out on MonchiEdu is the Brazil national team coordinator but is set to join Arsenal after this summer’s Copa América. Photograph: William Volcov/REX/ShutterstockEdu has agreed in principle to become Arsenal’s technical director this summer. The former Arsenal midfielder is currently working for the Brazilian FA but is ready to join the Premier League club after the Copa América, which ends on 7 July.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 07, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/07/edu-arsenal-technical-director-after-brazil-copa-america'}, {'head': 'Bakayoko, la dirigenza non ha gradito: la posizione del Milan sul suo riscatto', 'body': "del 02 maggio 2019 alle 08:00   di Fabrizio Romano         Tiemoué Bakayoko è finito nell'occhio del ciclone. Perché il primo pomeriggio di ieri a Milanello è stato davvero caldissimo: quel ritardo di un'ora all'allenamento ha fatto perdere la pazienza a Rino Gattuso, la classica goccia che ha fatto traboccare un vaso colmo da tempo, da qui è nata la decisione del ritiro nonostante qualche giocatore abbia provato a placare l'allenatore.", 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 02, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bakayoko-la-dirigenza-non-ha-gradito-la-posizione-del-milan-sul--38068'}, {'head': 'Juventus open to re-signing Paul Pogba from Man United', 'body': 'Juventus would like to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United this summer but would have to sell two or three important players to be able to afford the Frenchman. United are likely to demand €130m for the 26-year-old. United want to keep the World Cup winner but his second spell at the club has not been a success so far. The midfielder may look to leave in the summer, especially if Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side miss out on a Champions League place for next season.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/juventus-open-to-re-signing-paul-pogba-from-man-united-1.3874002'}, {'head': 'Juventus keen on signing Paul Pogba but may need to sell players first', 'body': 'United likely to demand €130m for French midfielderJuventus have met with Pogba’s agent, Mino RaiolaPaul Pogba is a summer transfer target for his former club, Juventus. Photograph: Matt West/BPI/Rex/ShutterstockJuventus would like to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United this summer but would have to sell two or three important players to be able to afford the Frenchman. United are likely to demand €130m (£112.4m) for the 26-year-old.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/27/juventus-keen-to-sign-paul-pogba-manchester-united-transfer-news'}, {'head': 'Leicester keen to sign Atalanta striker Andrea Petagna in summer for €20m', 'body': '• Scouts from Leicester have watched 23-year-old on loan at Spal• Petagna has scored 14 league goals in Serie A this seasonAndrea Petagna in action for Spal, where he is spending the 2018-19 season on loan, against Juventus. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/ReutersLeicester are exploring the possibility of signing the Atalanta striker Andrea Petagna, who is currently on loan at Spal, in the summer.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 25, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/25/leicester-keen-on-atalanta-striker-andrea-petagna-spal'}, {'head': 'Manchester City weigh up bid for Benfica’s €60m-rated midfielder Florentino Luís', 'body': '• 19-year-old has only played four times for Benfica first team• Paris St-Germain have already had one bid turned downBenfica’s Florentino Luis takes on Feirense’s Tiago Silva. Photograph: Jose Coelho/EPAManchester City are considering making an offer for Benfica’s defensive midfielder Florentino Luis. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder has just broken into the first team but already has a release clause of €60m.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/24/manchester-city-bid-benfica-florentino-luis'}, {'head': 'Cristiano Ronaldo: “Non ho paura, torno da questo infortunio entro una o due settimane”', 'body': 'del 25 marzo 2019 alle 23:19   Cristiano Ronaldo parla dopo il suo infortunio muscolare (qui le novità principali dopo il suo KO). E lo fa appena dopo la sfida del suo Portogallo contro la Serbia, l’attaccante della Juventus dà aggiornamenti in merito al rischio stiramento, le sue dichiarazioni sono molto precise. Ronaldo ha risposto così ai giornalisti presenti: “Non sono preoccupato per questo infortunio e non ho paura,\xa0conosco bene il mio corpo.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 25, 2019', 'link': 'https://sosfanta.calciomercato.com/cristiano-ronaldo-non-ho-paura-torno-da-questo-infortunio-entro-una-o-due-settimane/'}, {'head': 'Barcelona prepare €50m bid to sign Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt', 'body': '• Barcelona watched in-form striker at recent Inter game• 21-year-old has 15 goals in 24 Bundesliga matchesLuka Jovic during Eintracht Frankfurt’s first leg game against Internazionale in the Europa League. Photograph: Ralph Orlowski/ReutersBarcelona are preparing a €50m (£43m) bid for Luka Jovic and hope to start negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt in the next few weeks.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 20, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/20/luka-jovic-barcelona-prepare-bid-eintracht-frankfurt'}, {'head': 'Arsenal could miss out on Monchi after Sevilla seek technical director’s return', 'body': '• Sevilla hope to bring Spaniard back after spell at Roma• Arsenal want Monchi as replacement for Sven MislintatMonchi spent 17 years as Sevilla’s director of football before leaving in 2017. Photograph: Cristina Quicler/AFP/Getty ImagesArsenal’s hopes of hiring Monchi as their technical director have suffered a setback after Sevilla made a move to bring the Spaniard back to the club where he made his name.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 15, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/15/arsenal-monchi-sevilla-technical-director-return'}, {'head': 'Monchi considers Arsenal technical director role after leaving Roma', 'body': '• Monchi quits Roma as Claudio Ranieri is appointed manager• Arsenal manager Unai Emery worked with Monchi at SevillaMonchi spent 17 years at Sevilla before joining Roma in 2017. Photograph: Giuseppe Lami/EPAThe Spanish technical director Monchi is considering joining Arsenal after leaving Roma. The 50-year-old lasted less than two years at the Serie A club, having left Sevilla in April 2017.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 08, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/08/monchi-arsenal-roma-technical-director'}, {'head': 'Carrasco già pronto per il blitz al Milan in giornata: il Dalian alza i toni e rifiuta', 'body': 'del 31 gennaio 2019 alle 09:00   di Fabrizio Romano         La speranza si era riaccesa nella mattinata di ieri.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 31, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.calciomercato.com/news/carrasco-gia-pronto-per-il-blitz-al-milan-in-giornata-il-dalian--85268'}, {'head': 'Inter Milan’s Perisic submits transfer request after Arsenal offer rejected', 'body': 'Ivan Perisic has handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force through a move to Arsenal after Inter Milan rejected the Premier League side’s attempt to sign him on loan. The Croatia international has emerged as Unai Emery’s key target for the January transfer window, with Arsenal having already seen an offer turned down to take the 29-year-old on loan until the end of the season with a €40 million option to buy.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano, Ed Aarons', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/inter-milan-s-perisic-submits-transfer-request-after-arsenal-offer-rejected-1.3772593'}, {'head': 'Internazionale’s Ivan Perisic submits transfer request after Arsenal offer rejected', 'body': '• Bid to take Croatia winger on initial loan turned down• Inter want to secure permanent deal for 29-year-oldIvan Perisic has asked Internazionale to allow him to join Arsenal. Photograph: Luca Bruno/APIvan Perisic has handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force through a move to Arsenal after Internazionale rejected the Premier League side’s attempt to sign him on loan.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano, Ed Aarons', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/27/ivan-perisic-arsenal-transfer-request'}, {'head': 'Paris Saint-Germain sign Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes for €40m', 'body': 'Argentinian signs long-term contract at Ligue 1 clubCentral midfielder has nine caps for ArgentinaLeandro Paredes is leaving Zenit St Petersburg to join Paris Saint-Germain for €40m (£34.7m). Photograph: Vincent West/ReutersParis St-Germain have won the race to sign the highly rated Argentinian midfielder Leandro Paredes for €40m (£34.7m) plus €5m in potential add-ons.', 'author': 'By Fabrizio Romano, Marcus Christenson', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 25, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/25/paris-saint-germain-sign-zenit-midfielder-leandro-paredes-40m'}, {'head': 'Virgil van Dijk serious Ballon d’Or contender', 'body': 'Champions League | Paul JoyceJune 3 2019, 12:01am,\xa0The TimesPaul JoyceMan of the match in Madrid can be first defender to win the award since 2006, says Paul JoyceAt first glance, the opening exchanges were nothing more than a mess of headers. The ball ricocheted from Kieran Trippier to Fabinho, then Jordan Henderson to Toby Alderweireld, with neither side establishing control until Virgil van Dijk laid down a marker.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 03, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/virgil-van-dijk-serious-ballon-d-or-contender-2jpvr3qgg'}, {'head': 'Mohamed Salah inspired by picture of last year’s misery as fans party through the night', 'body': 'Salah celebrates scoring his penalty having drawn inspiration from the pain of last yearAlamyMohamed Salah drew inspiration for Liverpool’s Champions League success by looking at an image of last season’s final defeat when he departed injured and in tears. The Egypt international was a picture of joy as Jurgen Klopp’s side overcame Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Saturday’s showpiece to provide a neat contrast to 12-months ago when he cut a distraught figure.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce, Graham Keeley', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 02, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mohamed-salah-inspired-by-picture-of-last-years-misery-as-fans-party-through-the-night-7fsfld5x9'}, {'head': 'Mohamed Salah inspired by picture of last year’s misery as fans party through the night', 'body': 'Salah and Jordan Henderson, the Liverpool captain, depart from Madrid with the Champions League trophyJuan Medina/ReutersMohamed Salah drew inspiration for Liverpool’s Champions League success by looking at an image of last season’s final defeat when he departed injured and in tears. The Egypt international was a picture of joy as Jurgen Klopp’s side overcame Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Saturday’s showpiece to provide a neat contrast to 12-months ago when he cut a distraught figure.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce, Graham Keeley', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 02, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mohamed-salah-inspired-by-picture-of-last-year-s-misery-as-fans-party-through-the-night-7fsfld5x9'}, {'head': 'Inside Klopp’s Liverpool: paddle tennis, chocolate digestives and car-pooling', 'body': 'Champions League | In depthAfter defeat in last year’s Champions League final, the Liverpool manager realised things needed to change. Paul Joyce explains how he went about itnewSalah, Klopp and Van Dijk have been instrumental in returning Liverpool to the Champions League finalMartin Rickett/PAThe Times,\xa0May 31 2019, 12:00pmThe scene was a meeting room at the Hilton Munich Park hotel and as Jürgen Klopp cleared his voice and prepared to hold court, Liverpool’s players fell silent.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 31, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/inside-klopps-liverpool-paddle-tennis-chocolate-digestives-and-car-pooling-g679mdv3p'}, {'head': 'Inside Klopp’s Liverpool: paddle tennis, chocolate digestives and car-pooling', 'body': 'Champions League | In depthAfter defeat in last year’s Champions League final, the Liverpool manager realised things needed to change. Paul Joyce explains how he went about itThe Times,\xa0May 31 2019, 12:00pmThe scene was a meeting room at the Hilton Munich Park hotel and as Jürgen Klopp cleared his voice and prepared to hold court, Liverpool’s players fell silent. Unbeknown to them all, they were about to be taken to task.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 31, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/inside-klopp-s-liverpool-paddle-tennis-chocolate-digestives-and-car-pooling-g679mdv3p'}, {'head': 'Champions League: Weakness that cost Liverpool last year seems distant memory', 'body': 'Champions LeagueThe club’s goalkeeper coach tells Paul Joyce how arrival of Alisson transformed the mood after Karius’s traumaKarius needed to be consoled after his two errors in last year’s finalPHIL NOBLE/REUTERSAmong the barrage of text messages that pinged to Jürgen Klopp’s mobile phone after the jaw-dropping success over Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, there was one in particular that will have resonated with the Liverpool manager.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/champions-league-weakness-that-cost-liverpool-last-year-seems-distant-memory-3b6mcwc9q'}, {'head': 'Real Madrid target Sadio Mané ready to take next step with Liverpool', 'body': 'Mané is wanted by Real', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/real-madrid-target-sadio-mane-ready-to-take-next-step-with-liverpool-2xntb6tz5'}, {'head': 'Trent Alexander-Arnold: the schoolboy Liverpool fan who became one of Europe’s best full-backs', 'body': 'Champions League | Paul JoyceTrent Alexander-Arnold has added dedication to his natural talent, writes Paul Joyce as the defender prepares for the Champions League finalnewThe Times,\xa0May 24 2019, 5:00pmThe refrain echoing from the touchline on one of the pitches at the rear of Liverpool’s academy was familiar. “He’s gone,” bellowed a voice. “Trent’s quit. Give Bobby the ball. Get at Trent, get at him.” Trent Alexander-Arnold was being put through the wringer again.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/trent-alexander-arnold-the-schoolboy-liverpool-fan-who-became-one-of-europes-best-full-backs-spsqlxkxr'}, {'head': 'Trent Alexander-Arnold: the schoolboy Liverpool fan who became one of Europe’s best full-backs', 'body': 'The refrain echoing from the touchline on one of the pitches at the rear of Liverpool’s academy was familiar. “He’s gone,” bellowed a voice. “Trent’s quit. Give Bobby the ball. Get at Trent, get at him.” Trent Alexander-Arnold was being put through the wringer again. His team-mate Bobby Adekanye was relishing a role which saw him cast as a sparring partner. The cutting instructions were being delivered by Neil Critchley, then the under-18s coach, and the academy director Alex Inglethorpe.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce, Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/trent-alexander-arnold-the-schoolboy-liverpool-fan-who-became-one-of-europe-s-best-full-backs-spsqlxkxr'}, {'head': 'Will Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic prove the one who got away for Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp?', 'body': 'GAME DAILY | PAUL JOYCEMay 24 2019, 12:00pm,\xa0The TimesPaul Joyce, Northern Football CorrespondentLiverpool have tended not to rue the ones who got away. Alex Teixeira was targeted as Jürgen Klopp’s first signing back in January 2016 before the Liverpool manager baulked at a spiralling price-tag and the Brazilian instead moved to China from Shakhtar Donetsk. He remains at Jiangsu Suning having scored 50 goals in the intervening period, a decentish return for a £38 million outlay.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/will-chelseas-christian-pulisic-prove-the-one-who-got-away-for-liverpool-and-juergen-klopp-tqtww9tm3'}, {'head': 'Liverpool frustrated in their Champions League warm-up efforts', 'body': 'Klopp took a 26-man squad to Spain on MondayEPALiverpool want to play a behind-closed-doors friendly before the Champions League final but are having trouble finding suitable opponents (Paul Joyce writes). Jürgen Klopp’s squad are training in Marbella and had sought to arrange a game to maintain match sharpness but the plan has been complicated by the fact that teams have completed their own campaigns and their players are on holiday.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 23, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-frustrated-in-their-champions-league-warm-up-efforts-bkzg9kbbn'}, {'head': 'Manchester City’s stars caught on film mocking Liverpool', 'body': 'A line in the song sung by City’s players refers to Kompany’s challenge on SalahMARTIN RICKETT/PAManchester City’s title-winning players have been filmed mocking Liverpool in a song that refers to supporters being “battered on the streets” and “victims of it all”.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 15, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-citys-stars-caught-on-film-mocking-liverpool-rnmvpmr6n'}, {'head': 'Bolton Wanderers: Why employees of billion-pound industry have had to turn to food bank', 'body': 'Paul Joyce, Northern Football CorrespondentMay 15 2019, 5:00pm,\xa0The TimesA food bank has been set up at Bolton with staff having gone unpaidTimes Photographer Bradley OrmesherPhil Mason had just mentioned the word pride for the first time when Bolton Wanderers’ appointed administrators came striding through the stadium’s foyer, past the sofa on which the club chaplain was sitting and into the offices to begin streamlining an ailing institution.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 15, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bolton-wanderers-why-employees-of-billion-pound-industry-have-had-to-turn-to-food-bank-x89l6c8rq'}, {'head': 'Ofsted confirms U-turn over SEND in inspections', 'body': 'Ofsted has scrapped a plan\xa0to remove the “high-needs” category for SEND provision from\xa0FE\xa0inspection\xa0reports. The move, revealed by Tes on Friday, was confirmed by the inspectorate as it unveiled the final version of its new inspection framework. It had proposed to scrap the existing six categories in reports: 16-to-19 study programmes; adult learning programmes; apprenticeships;\xa0traineeships; provision for learners with high needs; and\xa0full-time provision for\xa014- to 16-year-olds.', 'author': 'By Stephen Exley, Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 14, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.tes.com/news/ofsted-confirms-u-turn-over-send-inspections'}, {'head': 'Exclusive: Ofsted set for SEND inspection U-turn', 'body': 'Ofsted is expected\xa0to reverse its\xa0plans to scrap the “high needs” category from\xa0FE\xa0inspection\xa0reports,\xa0Tes\xa0understands. One of the proposals in the watchdog’s proposed new inspection framework was to reduce the six categories in current inspection reports for FE providers to just three. Under this, the “provision for learners with high needs” section would be removed, with provision for SEND learners instead looked at across\xa0the new categories.', 'author': 'By Stephen Exley, Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 10, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.tes.com/news/exclusive-ofsted-set-send-inspection-u-turn'}, {'head': 'Will Kane be fit? How do you get tickets? All you need to know about the Champions League final', 'body': 'Kane missed the semi-final but is expected to be fit for the finalDylan Martinez/ReutersThe dust has just about settled following two of the most exhilirating comebacks in European football history, so what do you need to know about the Champions League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool? When is it and where is it? 8pm on Saturday June 1 at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. The stadium, which is home to Atletico Madrid, has a seating capacity of 67,289.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce, Gary Jacob', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 09, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/will-kane-be-fit-how-do-you-get-tickets-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-champions-league-final-3k9288nph'}, {'head': 'Liverpool told their Champions League ballboys to hurry up', 'body': 'Cannonier, the ballboy, with Alexander-Arnold, whose corner will go into club legendLiverpool’s ballboys were given a video presentation and ordered to sharpen up their act before Barcelona’s visit for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. They responded with a helping hand for the decisive goal in the remarkable victory on Tuesday night.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce, Oliver Kay, Matt Dickinson', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 09, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-told-their-champions-league-ballboys-to-hurry-up-wzb883psz'}, {'head': 'Lionel Messi reduced to tears after Anfield humiliation', 'body': 'Messi had to take a car to the airport after missing the team bus due to a drugs testTimes Photographer Bradley OrmesherLionel Messi was reduced to tears by Barcelona’s Champions League capitulation against Liverpool and was inconsolable as he led the retreat from Anfield. Messi had made part of his manifesto when becoming captain last summer to lead the club back to the summit of European football’s highest peak.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 08, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/barcelona-defended-like-schoolboys-against-liverpool-says-apologetic-luis-suarez-m7j8c6zps'}, {'head': 'Jordan Henderson’s best ever game silences doubts that so often surround him', 'body': 'champions league | Paul JoyceMay 8 2019, 12:00pm,\xa0The TimesPaul Joyce, Northern Football CorrespondentInside the Liverpool dressing room, 8.50pm. As Anfield dreamed what, at that stage, was still an unlikely dream, Jordan Henderson lay flat out on the treatment table, his right knee throbbing following a collision 15 minutes earlier with Barcelona’s Clément Lenglet.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 08, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jordan-hendersons-best-ever-game-silences-doubts-that-so-often-surround-him-wz2hxhn7g'}, {'head': 'What it feels like to win the league at Liverpool - by the men who did it', 'body': 'Liverpool are aiming for their 19th title as an enthralling campaign continues. Thirteen of those have come since manager Bill Shankly oversaw promotion back to the top flight in 1962. Paul Joyce spoke to some of those involved. The Times,\xa0May 3 2019, 12:00pmIan St John, 1963-64Championship clinched on April 18 with a 5-0 win over Arsenal I scored the first from a few yards. It was a performance in Liverpool becoming the team in England.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 03, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-it-feels-like-to-win-the-league-at-liverpool-by-the-men-who-did-it-9rwr5t35z'}, {'head': 'Tottenham complain about rogue Ajax fans in the home end', 'body': 'Hundreds of Ajax fans were given tickets in the home end against Spurs on TuesdayHOLLY ALLISON/REX FEATURESTottenham Hotspur have complained to Uefa after the competition organisers gave tickets in the home end to hundreds of Ajax fans for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg, which led to outbreaks of crowd trouble during the away side’s 1-0 victory.', 'author': 'By Matt Hughes, Paul Joyce, Henry Winter', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 02, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tottenham-complain-about-rogue-ajax-fans-in-the-home-end-9lb7h7bzm'}, {'head': 'Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah turn up heat on Manchester City', 'body': 'videoPremier League | Henry WinterLiverpool 5 Huddersfield Town 0Watch Liverpool ease past Huddersfield to return to the topLiverpool walk on in this extraordinary title race with hope in their hearts, joy in their football and pride in their players, yet could still end up second. Liverpool have reached 91 points, an astonishing total, on course for 97 points, good enough to win every past Premier League bar one, yet may still finish empty-handed.', 'author': 'By Henry Winter, Paul Joyce, Gregor Robertson', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sadio-mane-and-mohamed-salah-turn-up-heat-on-manchester-city-z0wns5rhr'}, {'head': 'FA Youth Cup final: Bobby Duncan, cousin of Steven Gerrard out for revenge for Liverpool against Manchester City', 'body': 'FootballBobby Duncan joined Liverpool after a fallout at City, whom he will face in the FA Youth Cup finalDuncan played for Manchester City’s academy between 2011 and 2017 before switching to LiverpoolThe latest instalment of the growing rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City will be played out tonight and, even at junior level, it comes with a subplot to savour. Helping to spearhead Liverpool’s prolific attack in the FA Youth Cup final will be Bobby Duncan, the cousin of Steven Gerrard.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 25, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/fa-youth-cup-final-bobby-duncan-cousin-of-steven-gerrard-out-for-revenge-for-liverpool-against-manchester-city-vvwqvk73n'}, {'head': 'Manchester derby: Liverpool fans ready to embrace the unthinkable - siding with United', 'body': 'Wednesday night’s Manchester derby is testing the loyalties of fans on both sides of one the fiercest rivalries in English football, as Paul Joyce discoverednewLiverpool fans will hope United striker Rashford, left, has a better night than City’s Agüero on WednesdayThe Times,\xa0April 23 2019, 5:00pmThere is a banner paying homage to Mohamed Salah on the front of The Arkles, a pub situated just a couple of hundred yards from Anfield and which will be busier than usual tomorrow night.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 23, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/manchester-derby-liverpool-fans-ready-to-embrace-the-unthinkable-siding-with-united-tztlxjdxs'}, {'head': 'Alternatives to loan sales must be priority', 'body': 'In recent weeks there has been much discussion surrounding the ‘No Consent, No Sale’ bill proposed by Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty. This bill requires that the original lender has consent of a borrower before a mortgage may be sold to a third party. This clearly stems from well-grounded fears that vulture funds which purchase loans will move to seek increased payments from borrowers in financial difficulty.', 'author': 'By Paul Joyce', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 22, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/alternatives-to-loan-sales-must-be-priority-919348.html'}, {'head': "Arsene Wenger: Ex-Arsenal boss 'might not return to management'", 'body': 'Media playback is not supported on this device   I left my heart with Arsenal - Wenger Ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is ready to take a new role in football - but has admitted for the first time he might not return to management. Wenger ended his 22-year Gunners reign after the 2017-18 season and previously stated he intended to take charge of a new club in early 2019.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48386784'}, {'head': "Arsene Wenger: Ex-Arsenal boss 'might not return to management'", 'body': 'Media playback is not supported on this device   I left my heart with Arsenal - Wenger Ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is ready to take a new role in football - but has admitted for the first time he might not return to management. Wenger ended his 22-year Gunners reign after the 2017-18 season and previously stated he intended to take charge of a new club in early 2019.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 23, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48386784'}, {'head': 'Robin van Persie: Ex-Arsenal & Manchester United striker on career highlights', 'body': 'Media playback is not supported on this device   World Cup moments: Van Persie\'s spectacular headerAfter 20 minutes of near breathless conversation, Robin van Persie falls silent. He has agreed to finish our chat by answering some rapid-fire questions - a quick, light-hearted concept that interviewees tend to find easy and enjoyable. Or at least that\'s the idea. Here we go: Who is the best footballer you\'ve played alongside? "Pffft..."So difficult to name one..."Arghhh... "I have to say one...?', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 22, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48337570'}, {'head': 'Manchester United: Give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer time, says Robin van Persie', 'body': 'Robin van Persie sees the same passion for Manchester United in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he witnessed first-hand while working with Sir Alex FergusonOle Gunnar Solskjaer is the right man to lead Manchester United and must be given a fair chance to reverse their decline, former striker Robin van Persie told BBC Sport. After impressing as interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, ex-United forward Solskjaer oversaw a dismal end to the season as they missed out on a top-four finish.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 22, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48344661'}, {'head': 'Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Man Utd: Top six transfer targets', 'body': 'Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho could cost in excess of £100mThe Premier League season reached a thrilling climax just three days ago - but clubs are already switching their attention to the 2019-20 season. The summer transfer window opens for business this Thursday, 16 May and will remain so until 8 August. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he "need players in" after finishing sixth, 32 points behind champions Manchester City.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 15, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48278922'}, {'head': 'Aaron Ramsey: Arsenal midfielder ruled out for rest of season', 'body': "Aaron Ramsey will join Italian club Juventus in the summerAaron Ramsey's Arsenal career is over after it emerged he will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury. The midfielder was substituted after 34 minutes of the Gunners' Europa League quarter-final second leg win at Napoli. It was hoped Ramsey, 28, might feature before the end of the Premier League campaign or a potential Europa League final but he needs longer to recover.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48119749'}, {'head': 'Naiktha Bains formally requests to change playing nationality from Australian to GB', 'body': "Naiktha Bains has a career-high world ranking of 134 in women's doublesWorld number 253 Naiktha Bains has made a formal request to both the WTA and ITF to change her playing nationality from Australian to British. Bains, 21, was born in Leeds but emigrated to Brisbane aged eight, and holds dual citizenship. She has won two singles and 12 doubles titles on the ITF Tour.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Apr 07, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47847795'}, {'head': "Gareth Bale treatment by Real Madrid fans 'a disgrace' - player's agent", 'body': 'Real Madrid fell 12 points behind leaders Barcelona after losing to their rivals on SaturdayThe treatment of Gareth Bale by Real Madrid fans is "nothing short of a disgrace", according his agent. Sections of the Bernabeu crowd jeered the Wales forward when he was substituted after 61 minutes of Saturday\'s 1-0 defeat by Barcelona. "This generation of Real fans will be talking about Gareth\'s goals for years to come," said the 29-year-old\'s representative, Jonathan Barnett.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 04, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47444043'}, {'head': "Real Madrid: Gareth Bale treatment by fans 'a disgrace' - agent", 'body': 'Real Madrid fell 12 points behind leaders Barcelona after losing to their rivals on SaturdayThe treatment of Gareth Bale by Real Madrid fans is "nothing short of a disgrace", according to his agent. Sections of the Bernabeu jeered the Wales forward when he was substituted after 61 minutes of Saturday\'s 1-0 defeat by Barcelona. "This generation of Real fans will be talking about Gareth\'s goals for years to come," said the 29-year-old\'s representative, Jonathan Barnett.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 04, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47444043'}, {'head': 'Brendan Rodgers: Former Celtic boss says Leicester would not have waited', 'body': 'Media playback is not supported on this device   \'Never a Celt. Always a fraud\' - Celtic fans unveil Rodgers banner Brendan Rodgers has insisted Leicester City "would not have waited" for him, and he did not have the option to wait until the summer before leaving Celtic. The Northern Irishman said he had achieved all he could during three years at Celtic in which he won seven trophies and needed a new challenge.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Mar 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47418533'}, {'head': 'Aaron Ramsey: Arsenal midfielder signs £400k-a-week deal to join Juventus', 'body': "Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Juventus in the summer in a deal will earn him just over £400,000 a week. The 28-year-old has agreed a four-year contract that will see him join the Italian champions as a free agent, ending his 11-year spell with the Gunners. Ramsey, whose contract expires on 30 June, passed a two-part medical in January, having picked Juve following talks with a host of Europe's leading clubs.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Feb 11, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47203118'}, {'head': 'Aaron Ramsey: Arsenal midfielder signs £400k-a-week deal to join Juventus', 'body': 'Ramsey is set to become the highest-paid British player of all timeArsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Juventus in the summer in a deal that will earn him over £400,000 a week. The 28-year-old has agreed a four-year contract that will see him join the Italian champions as a free agent, ending his 11-year spell with Arsenal. Ramsey passed a two-part medical in January, having picked Juve following talks with a host of European clubs.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Feb 11, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47203118'}, {'head': 'Arsenal look to Christopher Nkunku but Ivan Perisic & Yannick Carrasco deals unlikely', 'body': "Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic handed in a transfer requestArsenal's attempts to sign Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan or fellow winger Yannick Carrasco of Dalian Yifang look to be over. However the Gunners are still working on a deal for Paris St-Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku. At the start of the transfer window, Arsenal made an approach to take Belgium forward Carrasco, 25, on loan. The loan fee they proposed was deemed too low but there was optimism an agreement could be reached.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47065677'}, {'head': 'Georges-Kevin Nkoudou: Monaco agree loan deal for Tottenham winger', 'body': 'Georges-Kevin Nkoudou has playing 26 times for Tottenham, scoring one goalTottenham have agreed to loan winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou to Ligue 1 club Monaco. The 23-year-old is set to undergo a medical on Thursday before signing a deal until the end of the season. There is no option for Monaco to buy the Frenchman, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Burnley.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47064553'}, {'head': 'Lucas Perez: Schalke make bid for West Ham striker', 'body': 'Lucas Perez has started just five games for West Ham since his summer move from ArsenalWest Ham have received an offer from Schalke to sign striker Lucas Perez. The German club want to take Perez on loan for the rest of the season with an option to buy the 30-year-old Spaniard next summer. He joined the Hammers from Arsenal for £4m in August and has scored five goals in 14 appearances, nine as a substitute.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47060742'}, {'head': 'Denis Suarez: Arsenal close to signing Barcelona midfielder', 'body': 'Suarez has one cap for SpainArsenal are close to completing the signing of Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez. The Spaniard, 25, will join the Gunners on loan until the end of the season, with a purchase option in the summer. Suarez has played 71 times for Barcelona since joining in 2013 but has only featured eight times this season. He previously played under Gunners manager Unai Emery during a loan spell at Sevilla when Emery was in charge of the La Liga side.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47049873'}, {'head': 'Ivan Perisic.: Arsenal want Inter Milan winger on loan', 'body': 'Ivan Perisic joined Inter Milan from Wolfsburg in 2015Arsenal have made an approach to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic. The Gunners want to seal a loan move for the 29-year-old for the rest of the season, with an option to buy him in the summer for £35m. Croatia international Perisic signed a new five-year contract in September 2017 to extend his stay with the Italian club until 2022. However, it is understood he is open to leaving the San Siro after joining from Wolfsburg in 2015.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47013815'}, {'head': 'Christopher Nkunku: Arsenal in talks to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder', 'body': 'Christopher Nkunku played under Gunners head coach Unai Emery at Paris St-GermainArsenal are in talks to sign Paris St-German midfielder Christopher Nkunku. The 21-year-old France youth international played under Gunners head coach Unai Emery when he was in charge of the French side last season. But he has featured less frequently since Thomas Tuchel took charge.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46996218'}, {'head': 'Cenk Tosun: Crystal Palace want Everton striker on loan', 'body': 'Cenk Tosun has scored twice in 19 appearances for Everton this seasonCrystal Palace are interested in signing Everton striker Cenk Tosun on loan until the end of the season. The 27-year-old Turkey international joined the Toffees from Besiktas for £27m in January 2018. He scored five goals in 14 appearances last season, but has managed only two in 19 games this campaign having been largely used as a substitute.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46994599'}, {'head': 'Victor Moses: Chelsea winger completes Fenerbahce medical', 'body': "Victor Moses' only start for Chelsea this season came in the EFL Cup win over Liverpool at Anfield. Chelsea winger Victor Moses has completed a medical before his proposed loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. Moses is set to sign a deal until the end of the season after arriving in Istanbul on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been restricted to five appearances this season, with his only start coming in September's EFL Cup win at Liverpool.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 24, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46984393'}, {'head': 'Gonzalo Higuain: Chelsea target remains in Italy as AC Milan look to secure replacement', 'body': "Gonzalo Higuain has scored eight goals for AC Milan this seasonAC Milan's on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain remains in Italy as the club attempts to secure a replacement for the Argentine before sanctioning his move to Chelsea. The 31-year-old, on loan from Juventus, has not travelled with his team-mates to Monday's Serie A game at Genoa. Talks are continuing over a deal that would take him to Stamford Bridge.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 21, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46944384'}, {'head': "Sven Mislintat: Arsenal head of recruitment's future in doubt", 'body': 'Mislintat joined Arsenal from German club Borussia Dortmund in November 2017Arsenal are refusing to comment on reports their head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is set to leave the club. The Gunners are looking to appoint a technical director, for which Mislintat was expected to be a contender. But it is likely the German, 46, will be overlooked for the role and that is among the factors which could result in his departure.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 15, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46886457'}, {'head': 'Aaron Ramsey: Juventus leading race to sign Arsenal and Wales midfielder', 'body': "Aaron Ramsey has scored 103 goals in 251 appearances for Arsenal since joining in 2008Juventus are leading the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 28-year-old's current preference is to join the Italian champions but, contrary to some reports, he has yet to make a final decision. He will continue to entertain proposals from a number of Europe's leading clubs before settling on his destination.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 10, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46829986'}, {'head': 'Aaron Ramsey: Juventus leading race to sign Arsenal and Wales midfielder', 'body': "Media playback is not supported on this device   I respect his decision - Emery on Ramsey future Juventus are leading the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 28-year-old's current preference is to join the Italian champions but, contrary to some reports, he has yet to make a final decision and will continue to consider offers from a number of Europe's leading clubs.", 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 10, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46829986'}, {'head': 'Ivan Gazidis: Arsenal will compete with biggest clubs in the world', 'body': 'Media playback is not supported on this device   gAZIDIS FOR SIMON V 2Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has assured fans the club will be able to compete with any side in the world over the next few seasons. The Gunners have not won a trophy since 2005 and have made their worst start to a Premier League season. However, Gazidis argues the club is in a powerful position for the future.', 'author': 'By David Ornstein', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 08, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20220153'}, {'head': 'Vincent Kompany walks into a mess at Anderlecht - can he save them?', 'body': 'On Sunday, on as dark a day as imaginable in Anderlecht’s history, Belgium’s record champions stunned the world with the appointment of their biggest international icon of the last 25 years. Enter Vincent Kompany, stronger than any PR machine the club could possibly have built. The name Anderlecht suddenly hummed around the football world again.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 21, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/21/vincent-kompany-return-timely-coup-anderlecht'}, {'head': 'Thierry Henry happy to stay in the shadows in Belgium’s cause | Kristof Terreur', 'body': 'As Belgium began their World Cup preparations there was one coach who looked as if he was competing for a place in the starting XI. In the sprints he was up there with the best. During the warm-up exercises he barely lost the ball. You could see that he takes care of himself and his diet. His name? Thierry Henry, of course. Such details enhance the former Arsenal forward’s status as an idol in the Belgium set-up and help to make him a perfect link between the players and staff.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jul 08, 2018', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/08/thierry-henry-belgium-stay-in-shadows-france-world-cup-semi-final'}, {'head': 'Belgium World Cup 2018 team guide: tactics, key players and expert predictions', 'body': "This article is part of the Guardian’s 2018 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 32 countries who have qualified for Russia. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 14 June. Thomas Meunier: Belgium's wing-back as happy in a gallery as playingKevin De Bruyne usually says what he thinks.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 10, 2018', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/10/belgium-world-cup-2018-team-guide-tactics-key-players-and-expert-predictions'}, {'head': "Thomas Meunier: Belgium's wing-back as happy in a gallery as playing", 'body': 'This article is part of the Guardian’s 2018 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 32 countries who have qualified for Russia. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 14 June. Belgium World Cup 2018 team guide: tactics, key players and expert predictionsLes Montres Molles in French; The Persistence of Memory in English.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 10, 2018', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/10/thomas-meunier-belgiums-wing-back-as-happy-in-a-gallery-as-playing'}, {'head': "Belgium World Cup squad: Radja Nainggolan's omission puts Roberto Martinez under the microscope before Russia 2018 even begins", 'body': "Boos during the upcoming friendlies will just be something that\xa0Belgium manager Roberto Martínez\xa0has to deal with. It is part of the job, of course, but Martinez made about as unpopular a call as they come by not selecting Radja Nainggolan in his squad for this summer's World Cup. Talk will be all about Radja in Belgium over the next few days.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 21, 2018', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/belgium-world-cup-squad-radja-nainggolan-roberto-martinez-kevin-de-bruyne-russia-2018-romelu-lukaku-a8361861.html'}, {'head': "Belgium World Cup squad: Radja Nainggolan's omission puts Roberto Martinez under the microscope before Russia 2018 even begins", 'body': "Boos during the upcoming friendlies will just be something that Belgium manager Roberto Martínez has to deal with. It is part of the job, of course, but Martinez made about as unpopular a call as they come by not selecting Radja Nainggolan in his squad for this summer's World Cup. Talk will be all about Radja in Belgium over the next few days.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 21, 2018', 'link': 'https://sports.yahoo.com/belgium-world-cup-squad-radja-152548920.html'}, {'head': "Borussia Dortmund believe Michy Batshuayi form has made Chelsea loanee 'more interesting to others'", 'body': "Michy Batshuayi's impressive form since joining Borussia Dortmund on a six-month loan deal last month is piquing interest from rival suitors according to sporting director Michael Zorc and seemingly has the Bundesliga giants more downbeat regarding their prospects of signing the Chelsea striker on a permanent basis this summer.", 'author': 'By George Flood, Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Feb 27, 2018', 'link': 'http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/borussia-dortmund-believe-michy-batshuayi-form-has-made-chelsea-loanee-more-interesting-others-1664094'}, {'head': 'Meeting your idol: how Thibaut Courtois made a fan’s dream come true', 'body': "'For his birthday he wanted to meet Thibaut Courtois. It felt unrealistic'A 10-year-old flew from Trinidad to London to see the Chelsea goalkeeper and, luckily for him, the Belgian believes that footballers must give something back to fansMichael Peter Hadad and his family flew to London in October 2017, and his hopes of meeting Thibaut Courtois were realised at Chelsea’s game against Crystal Palace.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Feb 07, 2018', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/07/thibaut-courtois-chelsea-idol-goalkeeper-fan-dream'}, {'head': 'Kevin De Bruyne: the stubborn boy who developed into a world beater', 'body': '“He just held on to one of the posts and refused to let go. He was in a rage. Three of us tried to pull him away from it but we didn’t manage.”Kevin De Bruyne’s youth coach at Genk, Frank De Leyn, remembers the incident well. A young De Bruyne had been reprimanded for not helping to clear up the pitch after training and became so infuriated at being told off that he grabbed one of the posts and refused to let go. “It was at a training camp in Spain,” De Leyn continues.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Oct 20, 2017', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/20/kevin-de-bruyne-stubborn--world-beater'}, {'head': 'The remarkable rise of Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne', 'body': '“He just held on to one of the posts and refused to let go. He was in a rage. Three of us tried to pull him away from it but we didn’t manage.”Kevin De Bruyne’s youth coach at Genk, Frank De Leyn, remembers the incident well. A young De Bruyne had been reprimanded for not helping to clear up the pitch after training and became so infuriated at being told off that he grabbed one of the posts and refused to let go. “It was at a training camp in Spain,” De Leyn continues.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Oct 20, 2017', 'link': 'https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/the-remarkable-rise-of-man-city-s-kevin-de-bruyne-1.3263349'}, {'head': 'Is Kevin De Bruyne Jose Mourinho’s biggest mistake? The inside story on how the star came to leave Chelsea', 'body': 'Is Kevin De Bruyne Jose Mourinho’s biggest mistake? Watching the Belgian put in a brilliant, breathless and match-winning performance for Manchester City against Chelsea at the weekend adds credence to those who point an accusatory finger at the Special One. But every argument needs context. Every debate needs both sides to be heard. And here Belgian sportswriter Kristof Terreur gives the inside story on how De Bruyne came to leave Chelsea...', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Oct 05, 2017', 'link': 'http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kevin-de-bruyne-jose-mourinhos-11285951'}, {'head': 'Leicester’s owners make offer to purchase Belgian club OH Leuven', 'body': 'Leicester have made an offer to buy Belgian second division side OH Leuven as the owners of the reigning Premier League champions attempt to expand their influence in European football. According to Belgian newspaper HLN, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the son of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the club’s vice-chairman, has offered “a multiple of £2m” to purchase Leuven, who were relegated from the Jupiler League last season.', 'author': 'By Ed Aarons, Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 05, 2017', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/may/05/leicester-owners-oh-leuven-belgium'}, {'head': 'Wilfred Ndidi will be more than just a new ball-winner for Leicester', 'body': "They'll miss Wilfred Ndidi - aka the teddy bear - in Genk. A combative character on the pitch; a shy, warm and grateful personality off it. During a team-building session an unsuspecting Ndidi once walked miles with a backpack stuffed with flowers after he left the zipper open.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur, Kjell Doms', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jan 01, 2017', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/01/wilfred-ndidi-leicester-city-genk-transfer'}, {'head': 'Leicester City agree £15m deal in principle for Genk’s Wilfred Ndidi', 'body': "Leicester have reached an agreement in principle with Racing Genk to sign teenage midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in January. Claudio Ranieri's side have been searching for midfield reinforcements after losing N'Golo Kanté to Chelsea in the summer, with Nampalys Mendy having made just one Premier League appearance since joining from Nice in the summer due to injury.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Dec 02, 2016', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/02/leicester-agree-fee-wilfried-ndidi-genk'}, {'head': 'Who is Leon Bailey? Manchester United scout teen starlet being touted as the next Kevin De Bruyne', 'body': "The arms race for young talent has never been so fierce. Fought largely in secret across the world; scouts, technical directors and club executives of Europe's biggest sides are constantly jostling to get ahead of their rivals in the pursuit of youthful starlets who could grow into full-blown superstars.", 'author': 'By Ed Malyon, Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Oct 06, 2016', 'link': 'http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-leon-bailey-manchester-united-8989251'}, {'head': 'Jason Denayer: Belgium’s barefoot warrior ready to be the new Kompany', 'body': "This article is part of the Guardian's Euro 2016 Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the countries who have qualified for France. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 10 June.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 08, 2016', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/08/jason-denayer-belgium-euro-2016-manchester-city'}, {'head': 'Belgium Euro 2016 team guide: tactics, key players and expert predictions', 'body': "This article is part of the Guardian's Euro 2016 Experts' Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the countries who have qualified for France. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 10 June.", 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 08, 2016', 'link': 'https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/08/belgium-euro-2016-team-guide'}, {'head': 'Ook laatste details megadeal De Bruyne zijn nu afgerond', 'body': '27/08/15 - 20u27 Nadat we gisteravond al meldden dat de overgang van Kevin De Bruyne naar Manchester City zo goed als rond was, zijn vandaag ook de laatste details afgehandeld. Het definitieve bedrag ligt tussen de 76 en 78 miljoen euro.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Aug 27, 2015', 'link': 'http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/1298/Bundesliga/article/detail/2436281/2015/08/27/Ook-laatste-details-megadeal-De-Bruyne-zijn-nu-afgerond.dhtml'}, {'head': 'Ook laatste details megadeal De Bruyne zijn nu afgerond', 'body': '27/08/15 - 20u27 Nadat we gisteravond al meldden dat de overgang van Kevin De Bruyne naar Manchester City zo goed als rond was, zijn vandaag ook de laatste details afgehandeld. Het definitieve bedrag ligt tussen de 76 en 78 miljoen euro.', 'author': 'By Kristof Terreur', 'source': '', 'time': 'Aug 27, 2015', 'link': 'http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/1301/Premier-League/article/detail/2436281/2015/08/27/Ook-laatste-details-megadeal-De-Bruyne-zijn-nu-afgerond.dhtml'}, {'head': 'Liverpool and Tottenham stars ready to work together for Nations League glory, says Harry Kane', 'body': 'Harry Kane is confident club matters will be left at the door when the Champions League finalists join up with Gareth Southgate‘s squad and attempt to end England’s trophy drought. The Three Lions overcame World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and stylish Spain to reach the inaugural Nations League Finals, where Holland lie in wait in Thursday’s semi-final in Guimaraes.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 03, 2019', 'link': 'https://in.news.yahoo.com/liverpool-tottenham-stars-ready-together-100600747.html'}, {'head': 'Liverpool and Tottenham stars ready to work together for Nations League glory, says Harry Kane', 'body': 'Harry Kane is confident club matters will be left at the door when the Champions League finalists join up with Gareth Southgate‘s squad and attempt to end England’s trophy drought. The Three Lions overcame World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and stylish Spain to reach the inaugural Nations League Finals, where Holland lie in wait in Thursday’s semi-final in Guimaraes.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 03, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-netherlands-nations-league-semi-final-liverpool-tottenham-players-harry-kane-a8941691.html'}, {'head': 'Liverpool and Tottenham stars ready to work together for Nations League glory, says Kane', 'body': 'Harry Kane is confident club matters will be left at the door when the Champions League finalists join up with Gareth Southgate’s squad and attempt to end England’s trophy drought. The Three Lions overcame World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and stylish Spain to reach the inaugural Nations League Finals, where Holland lie in wait in Thursday’s semi-final in Guimaraes.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 03, 2019', 'link': 'https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/liverpool-tottenham-stars-ready-together-095857286.html'}, {'head': 'Champions League final: Virgil van Dijk hungry for more success after Liverpool’s European win', 'body': 'Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League triumph is just the start for this group. Having fallen a point shot of a first league crown since 1990, Jurgen Klopp’s men ended the season in style against Tottenham. Mohamed Salah’s spot-kick got the Reds off to a dream start in Madrid and substitute Divock Origi settled any nerves to seal a 2-0 triumph that sparked wild celebrations.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 02, 2019', 'link': 'https://in.news.yahoo.com/champions-league-final-virgil-van-071500384.html'}, {'head': 'Champions League final: Virgil van Dijk hungry for more success after Liverpool’s European win', 'body': 'Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League triumph is just the start for this group. Having fallen a point shot of a first league crown since 1990, Jurgen Klopp’s men ended the season in style against Tottenham. Mohamed Salah’s spot-kick got the Reds off to a dream start in Madrid and substitute Divock Origi settled any nerves to seal a 2-0 triumph that sparked wild celebrations. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 02, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-final-liverpool-tottenham-virgil-van-dijk-titles-a8940391.html'}, {'head': 'Liverpool FC crowned champions of Europe', 'body': 'Liverpool’s excellent season came to an unforgettable conclusion as Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi fired Jurgen Klopp’s men to Champions League glory against Tottenham. Thousands descended on Madrid for a legacy-defining encounter at the end of a scarcely-believable continental campaign, with both sides narrowly making it through the group stage and then completing jaw-dropping semi-final wins.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-crowned-champions-europe-16366309'}, {'head': 'Champions League final: Uefa warns Tottenham and Liverpool fans over fake tickets', 'body': 'Uefa has warned the thousands of ticketless Liverpool and Tottenham fans about the “high number of fake tickets” being sold on the black market ahead of the Champions League final. Madrid has been taken over by supporters ahead of Saturday’s all-English showpiece at the Wanda Metropolitano. Many of those who travelled to the Spanish capital have made the trip without tickets for the match and Uefa has felt the need to warn them of the number of fakes on sale.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://in.news.yahoo.com/champions-league-final-uefa-warns-085700168.html'}, {'head': 'Champions League final: Uefa warns fans over fake tickets ahead of Tottenham vs Liverpool', 'body': 'Uefa has warned the thousands of ticketless Liverpool and Tottenham fans about the “high number of fake tickets” being sold on the black market ahead of the Champions League final. Madrid has been taken over by supporters ahead of Saturday’s all-English showpiece at the Wanda Metropolitano. Many of those who travelled to the Spanish capital have made the trip without tickets for the match and Uefa\xa0has felt the need to warn them of the number of fakes on sale. We’ll tell you what’s true.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'Jun 01, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-final-tottenham-liverpool-fake-tickets-uefa-madrid-a8939406.html'}, {'head': 'Outgoing Chelsea captain Gary Cahill proud to lift Europa League before taking on new challenge', 'body': "Outgoing Chelsea captain Gary Cahill proud to lift Europa League before taking on new challenge Gary Cahill lifted Europa League trophy with Cesar Azpilicueta in Azerbaijan Cahill didn't feature in 4-1 victory over Arsenal but joined in with celebrations The defender will officially leave Chelsea when his contract expires next month After trophy-laden spell with the Blues, Cahill will take time to assess his options By Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer, Baku Published:...", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7086959/Outgoing-Chelsea-captain-Gary-Cahill-proud-lift-Europa-League-new-challenge.html'}, {'head': 'Arsenal news: Granit Xhaka says missing out on Champions League again is painful after Europa League defeat', 'body': "Granit Xhaka is disappointed to be facing another painful season in the Europa League after Arsenal's humiliating final loss to Chelsea. Having spent so many years in the Champions League under Arsene Wenger, the Gunners will have to prepare for a third-straight campaign away from European football's top table. A poor end to the season meant Arsenal stuttered home fifth in the Premier League, but the Europa League final in Baku offered them a second chance to qualify.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://in.news.yahoo.com/arsenal-news-granit-xhaka-says-113300561.html'}, {'head': 'Arsenal news: Granit Xhaka says missing out on Champions League again is painful after Europa League defeat', 'body': "Granit Xhaka is disappointed to be facing another painful season in the Europa League after Arsenal's humiliating final loss to Chelsea. Having spent so many years in the Champions League under Arsene Wenger, the Gunners will have to prepare for a third-straight campaign away from European football's top table. A poor end to the season meant Arsenal stuttered home fifth in the Premier League, but the Europa League final in Baku offered them a second chance to qualify. We’ll tell you what’s true.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/arsenal-news-europa-league-final-defeat-loss-vs-chelsea-granit-xhaka-transfer-news-a8936621.html'}, {'head': 'Chelsea vs Arsenal: Gary Cahill opens up on his feelings after ending Blues career with Europa League final win', 'body': "Chelsea's outgoing club captain Gary Cahill was proud to help lift the Europa League in his final match before embarking on a new challenge. When brought in from Bolton for £7m\xa0in January 2012, neither player nor club could have imagined just how successful his stint at Stamford Bridge would be. Cahill added a second a Europa League title to his Champions League winners' medal and numerous domestic honours on Wednesday as Maurizio Sarri's Blues swatted aside London rivals Arsenal 4-1.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/chelsea-vs-arsenal-europa-league-final-2019-gary-cahill-lifts-trophy-leaves-contract-transfer-news-a8936531.html'}, {'head': 'Granit Xhaka disappointed Arsenal face another painful Europa League campaign', 'body': 'Granit Xhaka’s long-range strike skimmed the bar in the first half (Darko Bandic/AP)Granit Xhaka is disappointed to be facing another painful season in the Europa League after Arsenal’s humiliating final loss to Chelsea. Having spent so many years in the Champions League under Arsene Wenger, the Gunners will have to prepare for a third-straight campaign away from European football’s top table.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/granit-xhaka-disappointed-arsenal-face-another-painful-europa-league-campaign-38163862.html'}, {'head': 'Outgoing Chelsea captain Cahill proud to lift Europa League before new challenge', 'body': 'Gary Cahill (centre) will move this summer at the end of his contract (Adam Davy/PA)Chelsea’s outgoing club captain Gary Cahill was proud to help lift the Europa League in his final match before embarking on a new challenge. When brought in from Bolton for £7million in January 2012, neither player nor club could have imagined just how successful his stint at Stamford Bridge would be.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/outgoing-chelsea-captain-cahill-proud-to-lift-europa-league-before-new-challenge-38163853.html'}, {'head': 'Chelsea skipper Azpilicueta wishes Hazard further success at Real Madrid', 'body': 'EDEN HAZARD bid farewell to Chelsea with a man-of-the-match display in yesterday’s Europa League triumph and captain Cesar Azpilicueta hopes his friend’s ‘dream’ move to Real Madrid brings many more trophies. The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the finest players in the world since swapping Lille for Stamford Bridge in 2012, winning admirers and medals aplenty in the process.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 30, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.metro.news/chelsea-skipper-azpilicueta-wishes-hazard-further-success-at-real-madrid/1579615/'}, {'head': 'Hazard steals the show in Baku swansong', 'body': 'Thursday, May 30, 2019 - 12:00 AMEden Hazard stole the show in what is likely to prove his last game for Chelsea before his expected move to Real Madrid this summer. Here, Simon Peach examines his man-of-the-match performance in Chelsea’s 4-1 Europa League victory over Arsenal in Baku. MovementHazard’s constant search for work took him right across the attacking spectrum, and even at times into his own half as he sought to jolt Chelsea into life.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/soccer/hazard-steals-the-show-in-baku-swansong-927654.html'}, {'head': 'Fabregas splits loyalties ahead of Europa League final between former clubs Arsenal and Chelsea', 'body': "'It would be impossible for me to choose': Cesc Fabregas splits loyalties ahead of Europa League final between former clubs Arsenal and Chelsea Cesc Fabregas is in Baku to watch his former club's in the Europa League final Fabregas made his name at Arsenal but later returned to England with Chelsea The Spaniard will not be drawn into choosing which team he wants to win Fabregas left Chelsea in search of first-team football with Monaco in Ligue 1 By Simon Peach, Press Association Sport...", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 29, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7083009/Fabregas-splits-loyalties-ahead-Europa-League-final-former-clubs-Arsenal-Chelsea.html'}, {'head': 'Manchester United can still attract big name signings', 'body': 'Gary Neville is sure misfiring Manchester United will still be able to attract big players this summer. The Old Trafford giants are having to go through yet another period of change as they look to get back to the heights scaled before Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. United stumbled home sixth in the Premier League last season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s fine start to life at the helm came to an abrupt halt.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 28, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-can-still-attract-16342282'}, {'head': "'Man United can still attract top-end players' - Gary Neville optimistic as Red Devils set for 'busier than usual' transfer window", 'body': "Manchester United may make a move for Declan RiceGary Neville is sure misfiring Manchester United will still be able to attract big players this summer. The Old Trafford giants are having to go through yet another period of change as they look to get back to the heights scaled before Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. United stumbled home sixth in the Premier League last season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fine start to life at the helm came to an abrupt halt.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 28, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/transfer-window/man-united-can-still-attract-topend-players-gary-neville-optimistic-as-red-devils-set-for-busier-than-usual-transfer-window-38155745.html'}, {'head': 'Manchester United transfer news: Gary Neville certain club can still sign big-name players despite struggles', 'body': "Gary Neville is sure misfiring Manchester United will still be able to attract big players this summer. The Old Trafford giants are having to go through yet another period of change as they look to get back to the heights scaled before Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. United stumbled home sixth in the Premier League last season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fine start to life at the helm came to an abrupt halt.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 28, 2019', 'link': 'https://in.news.yahoo.com/manchester-united-transfer-news-gary-052900986.html'}, {'head': 'Manchester United transfer news: Gary Neville certain club can still sign big-name players like Matthijs de Ligt', 'body': "Gary Neville is sure misfiring Manchester United will still be able to attract big players this summer. The Old Trafford giants are having to go through yet another period of change as they look to get back to the heights scaled before Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. United stumbled home sixth in the Premier League last season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fine start to life at the helm came to an abrupt halt. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 28, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-signings-matthijs-de-ligt-jadon-sancho-aaron-wan-bissaka-a8932481.html'}, {'head': 'Gary Neville believes Manchester United can still attract big-name players', 'body': 'Gary Neville believes Manchester United are still an attractive club (Mike Egerton/PA)Gary Neville is sure misfiring Manchester United will still be able to attract big players this summer. The Old Trafford giants are having to go through yet another period of change as they look to get back to the heights scaled before Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.', 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 27, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/gary-neville-believes-manchester-united-can-still-attract-bigname-players-38155129.html'}, {'head': 'Stam urges United bosses to bring in De Ligt', 'body': "Manchester United's Jaap Stam in action during the Treble Reunion Match. Photo: Reuters/Ed SykesAjax's Matthijs De Ligt says his future is up in the air and compatriot Jaap Stam believes the highly rated defender would fit in well at Manchester United. Having starred in the Dutch giants' run to the Champions League semi-finals, 19-year-old De Ligt has been attracting admiring glances from across Europe.", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/manchester-united/stam-urges-united-bosses-to-bring-in-de-ligt-38151300.html'}, {'head': 'Manchester United legend Jaap Stam insists Matthijs de Ligt would be perfect for Old Trafford', 'body': "'He is a player that absolutely fits in here': Manchester United legend Jaap Stam insists Matthijs de Ligt would be perfect for Old Trafford Jaap Stam believes Matthijs de Ligt would fit in well at Manchester United The Ajax captain is currently the most in-demand teenager in world football United are reported to be ready to outbid any move made by Barcelona De Ligt has admitted he has still not made a decision on his future By Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer Published:...", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7072981/Manchester-United-legend-Jaap-Stam-insists-Matthijs-Ligt-perfect-Old-Trafford.html'}, {'head': 'Matthijs de Ligt unsure where he will end up amid  Man United interest', 'body': "Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt unsure where he will end up amid interest from Manchester United and Barcelona Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt does not know where his future lies this summer The teenage ace is reportedly wanted by both Manchester United and Barcelona De Ligt, 19, said: 'Well, the Premier League is a big competition, Spain also' By Simon Peach, Press Association Sport Published: 12:52 EDT, 26 May 2019 | Updated: 12:52 EDT, 26 May 2019 Highly-rated Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt...", 'author': 'By Simon Peach', 'source': '', 'time': 'May 26, 2019', 'link': 'https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7072579/Matthijs-Ligt-unsure-end-amid-Man-United-interest.html'}]