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Peter Crouch says good-bye to football

“peter crouch says good-bye to football”

At the age of 38, Peter Crouch, the ex-England striker has just uncovered his readiness to retire from professional football. Released at the end of the football season by Burnley, by that time the player had boasted numerous appearances for Stoke, Southampton, Tottenham, Liverpool, and Portsmouth. Peter told that if someone told him at the age of 17 that he would play in the Champions League final and come up with a hundred goals in the Premier League, he would have laughed at that guy. Nevertheless, he did it and in general, the player confessed that it was football that …

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Never Say Die Spirit of Liverpool Leaves Them on the Verge of Glory

The incredible triumph of Liverpool in the Champions League against Barcelona giving the men of Jurgen Klopp the chance to put an end to the season for savoring the title of Kings of Europe for the 6th time. In fact, not even fortress Anfield had witnessed a night such as this. The Spanish champions had been thrashed on Tuesday in spite of holding a lead of 3–0 after the semi-final’s first leg and the absence of the two big weapons of Liverpool, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed due to an injury. Mohamed had been ruled out because of the concussion he …

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Liverpool Look for New Heroes with the Absence of Salah

Liverpool is going to face an impossible mission as they plan to overturn the deficit of the semi-final in the Champions League by 3–0 against Barcelona without Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, the forwards. This absence of the 2 most significant and potent weapon is going to leave the team of Jurgen Klopp at a huge risk in a match which already proves to be a challenge. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold, the defender says that it is going to be a night so that someone is able to rise to the occasion. He said that they have 2 of their prime …

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Young Admits Man United Top 4 Failure Isn’t Good Enough

Ashley Young, the captain of Manchester United has accepted the fact that not being able to defeat Huddersfield and then missing out on the qualifications of Champions League isn’t just good enough. A club which is synonymous to silverware and success continue to stumble as the giants of Old Trafford rudderless behind scenes and the shell of the previous selves on the field. Their problems could be visible on Sunday as Huddersfield which relegated 5 weeks earlier had canceled out the early vote of Scott McTominay and seal a draw of 1–1 through Isaac Mbenza. The result put an end …

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Manchester United Censors the Interview of Jesse Lingard

Manchester United allegedly censored the interview of Jesse Lingard for ease out the pressure of media on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the manager, and the team. The comments to the questions are related to the qualifications in the Champions League. It actually displays the dire situation that Manchester United fans are finding themselves in as the comment of Lingard in the interview had been correct and fair. He had commented that the top 4 finish had been important for attracting the best players to Old Trafford in the summertime. As per reports, the comments of the midfielder had been edited prior …

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Klopp Says Liverpool Going to Put Barca Defeat Out of Mind

Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool managers believes that his team is capable of putting the defeat to Barcelona by 3–0 in the Champions League out of their mind and concentrate on winning in their trip to Newcastle in the Premier League. Liverpool is trailing Manchester City, the leader by one point as they head into the final two games of Premier League. Jurgen Klopp said that he didn’t have to boost the morale of the players after the loss in Spain in the first leg of the semi-final. He went on to say that they didn’t have to hug the players …

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After Messi Attack, Liverpool to Face Benitez

Shuddered by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and defeat in Barcelona at Champions League, Liverpool is aware of the fact that anything but a win in the Premier League at Newcastle United is going to leave their dreams in tatters. The semi-final’s second league with Barcelona is awaiting at Anfield on Tuesday with the side of Jurgen Klopp requiring a comeback of Istanbul proportions if they would like to make it to the semi-finals. In case the scoreline in Spain appeared like a harsh reflection of the effort of Liverpool at night, there is a similar feeling about the campaign …

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Liverpool Plans to Spoil Champions League Dream of Messi

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Liverpool is all set to end the Champions League Mission of Lionel Messi by defeating Barcelona in semi-finals. Lionel Messi had been given rest for the last two league games of Barcelona and seems to be more motivated than he has ever been in Europe after he pledged on bringing back the cup back at Camp Nou at the beginning of the season. However, Klopp has given a warning to the players not to concentrate just on the Argentinian. He said that it isn’t just about Messi but is about him, as well. In regards …

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Toshack, Liverpool Legend Says it is Difficult to Bet against Messi

John Toshack, the Liverpool legend has agreed on the fact that it is going to be silly to just bet against Barca as they prepare to face the semi-finals of Champions League since he believes that the Blaugrana can beat anyone when Lionel Messi is in the team. The Reds are going to arrive in Catalonia planning on extending their unbeaten streak of 19 in the first leg of the draw which Toshack said can depend on the performance of Lionel Messi, the 5 time  Ballon d’Or winner. Irrespective of the excellent form of Liverpool, their former striker has denied …

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Sarri Makes a Surprising Claim about Tottenham and Liverpool

Maurizio Sarri, the manager of Chelsea says that his side running to final of Carabao Cup is much more interesting feat than if Tottenham or Liverpool reaches the final of Champions League. The Blues have defeated the Reds at Anfield in the 3rd round of League Cup and had been able to overcome Tottenham in penalties of the 2 legged semi-finals for reaching the showpiece of Wembley against Manchester City. The one that they had on penalties following a goalless draw. Liverpool is going to face Barcelona in the semi-finals of Champions League in the next week. They have come …

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Bernardo Silva under Pressure before Derby

Bernardo Silva, the midfielder from Manchester City states he is savoring the pressure of the title race of Premier League as they prepare for the derby of Manchester United. The clash that is going to take place at Old Trafford represents the largest hurdle that is left facing City since they are looking forward to becoming the first team in 10 years for defending the top flight title of English. A derby is a lot different as it is always an emotional game. It is special for the fans and they can feel it and also players enjoy the game …

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Joe Gomez’s Return Excites Alisson

Alisson, the goalkeeper of Liverpool is extremely happy to see Joe Gomez back on the ground again after being out for 4 months with a broken leg. Gomez has suffered a fracture in the lower part of this leg in the match against Burnley in the month of December. Initially, it was expected that he is going to be out just for a few weeks. However, the international player from England has suffered many setbacks and had been able to make his return to the team of Liverpool when he came as a substitute in the second half in the …

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Coutinho under Limelight after His Ugly Gesture

Philippe Coutinho, the player from Barcelona is under pressure for showing some consistency as the leaders of La Liga hosted Real Sociedad, after facing the fans during the win over Manchester United in the Champions League. Barcelona has 9 points lead over Atletico Madrid and is at the top of La Liga. They still have 6 games to go. Thus, they can further strengthen their grip when it comes to their title race at Nou Camp with a victory where Coutinho is going to be under limelight. The Brazilian has failed to live up to the record transfer fee of …

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European Football Taken by Storm by Ajax Young Stars

The players of Ajax Amsterdam celebrated after defeating Juventus in the quarter-final of UEFA Champions League in the second leg match which took place on 16th April in Turin’s Juventus Stadium. Ajax seems to have rediscovered their eternal formula of youth and have managed to cut through the Champions League with the help of their assembled teams comprising of mature stars. On Tuesday, the Dutch side didn’t just disappoint Juventus but had been outplaying the Champions of Serie A by winning the match 2–1 and then a tie if 3–2 on aggregate. Donny van de Beek said that he could …

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Quarter Final Curse Looming Large on Barcelona

It’s been 4 years since Lionel Messi has made it to the semi-final of Champions League. This drought has turned out to be a source of unease for Barcelona before their attempt on Tuesday. Manchester United is looking forwards to imitate Atletico Madrid, Roma, and Juventus by sending Barcelona out of the quarterfinals for the 4th consecutive year. However, for the Catalans another year is going to be unforgivable, to say the least, because of the implication of the team’s captain. Messi had said in August that in the last season he did double but felt bad the way it …

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Verratti: Manchester United’s Win over PSG is a Fluke

The French Outfit has surrendered the crash of the first-leg at the hands of the side of the Premier League. However, the midfielder is quite sure that the team is going to recover. Marco Verratti strongly believes that the elimination of Paris Saint Germain from the Champions League to Manchester United has been a fluke and the team might have won the match if it is replayed 9 out of 10 times. The champions of Ligue 1 have defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 1st leg of the last-16 tie but they have ended up dropping out of …

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