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    Miguel Herrera returns to coach Club America, Xolos announce replacement

    The former Mexico manager is returning to the Mexico City club after spending the last three tournaments with Club Tijuana Miguel Herrera is returning to Club America for the 2017 Apertura, the club announced Friday. The former Mexico manager’s return had been rumored for months after it became clear Ricardo La Volpe would not stay on past the Clausura, which saw America fall short of the playoffs a tournament after finishing as runner-up. Gignac’s double changes Liga MX final Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs…

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    What has happened to former €100m Man Utd target Leon Bailey?

    The Leverkusen winger has struggled to replicate the form which saw him linked to the Premier League, but he remains on track for the very top It’s been a while since Leon Bailey was last in the headlines, but his stunning free-kick in Bayer Leverkusen’s win over Bayern Munich saw him regain the spotlight. The 21-year-old beat Sven Ulreich from 30 yards to level things up on Saturday, as Leverkusen went on to beat the champions 3-1 in one of the shocks of the weekend. “I tricked Sven,” he told Bild after the game – and he was right. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played…

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    Rangers swoop for Mexico duo Pena and Herrera

    Pedro Caixinha continues to revamp his squad, with two El Tri players joining the club on Thursday Rangers have signed Mexico internationals Eduardo Herrera and Carlos Pena to take their tally of signings to eight ahead of the new season. Forward Herrera, 28 and midfielder Pena, 27, have both signed three-year contracts at Ibrox after joining from Pumas and Chivas respectively. Earthquakes sign DP playmaker Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder…

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    'It would have been easier to stay in England' – Matondo relishing Schalke challenge

    The Wales winger became the latest British youngster to move to Germany after leaving Manchester City for £11 million in January Schalke’s new signing Rabbi Matondo is looking forward to playing in the Bundesliga after signing for the German club in January. Matondo is looking to follow in the footsteps of former team-mate Jadon Sancho after completing his move from Manchester City. City have reportedly inserted a buy-back clause in the Matondo deal, having seen Sancho linked with the likes of rivals Manchester United following his impressive impact at Borussia Dortmund. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri…

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    Chivas must stop Tigres' momentum to win Liga MX title

    The Guadalajara side can’t let the first leg bleed into Sunday’s decider after Andre-Pierre Gignac’s late double brought his side back into the final Coaches often tell players two-legged aggregate series are like “180-minute matches.” Chivas coach Matias Almeyda will want it to be as clear as possible. Thursday was Thursday. Sunday is Sunday. If the series had continued after 90 minutes, Chivas almost certainly would’ve lost. The tide was turning, and Andre-Pierre Gignac’s double not only put Tigres level after a dream start for the Guadalajara side but had Tigres feeling confident and inspired. How does Chivas turn that around and make sure that the late surge from Tigres don’t…

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    'You can't do that' – Neuer annoyed with Bayern Munich's defensive 'madness'

    The German giants conceded after 13 seconds in their 3-2 win over Augbsurg and the goalkeeper is wary that Liverpool will pose a greater threat Manuel Neuer acknowledged that Bayern Munich must improve in defence if they are to stand a chance of progressing past Liverpool in the Champions League. Neuer returned to Bayern’s team on Friday, following a three-game absence due to a thumb injury, but conceded after just 13 seconds in the 3-2 Bundesliga win over Augsburg when Leon Goretzka deflected into his own net. It was the fastest own goal in Bundesliga history, leaving the club with an early hill to climb.  Article continues below Editors' Picks…

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    Coman restricted to light training ahead of Liverpool clash

    The French wideman picked up a knock in his side’s unconvincing win over Augsburg, but could be ready to face the Reds next week Kingsley Coman was kept to light duties in training on Sunday, despite Bayern Munich insisting the in-form winger will be fit to face Liverpool.  The France international suffered a knock to his left ankle in Friday’s Bundesliga win over Augsburg and was working alone as the German champions continued preparations for their Champions League trip to Anfield.  Initial fears that Coman had suffered fresh ligament damage were allayed by Bayern’s medical staff on Saturday and he received the all-clear to take part in Tuesday’s last-16 encounter, although precautions are likely…

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    Sommer not worried about transfer speculation over Gladbach stars Hazard and Plea

    The Switzerland shot-stopper has asserted that the rumours surrounding the club’s top players is normal and that he is not concerned by it Yann Sommer has insisted that he remains unfazed by speculation linking Borussia Monchengladbach’s star players Thorgan Hazard and Alassane Plea with moves away from the club. Gladbach have quietly enjoyed a stellar campaign in a year where table-topping Borussia Dortmund and a Bayern Munich side that started poorly have grabbed all the headlines. They sit third in Bundesliga, just three points off Bayern and eight off Dortmund – a massive improvement so far from last season’s disappointing ninth-placed finish. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

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    Reus to miss Hoffenheim clash confirms Dortmund sporting director

    The German attacker has been Dortmund’s star man this season, but they must manage without him for the foreseeable future Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus will miss the Bundesliga leaders’ home match against Hoffenheim on Saturday. The Germany forward sustained a thigh injury during Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal thriller against Werder Bremen – Dortmund losing 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw, that was tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes. Reus netted a free-kick on the stroke of half-time in that game, but Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc confirmed at a news conference on Friday that he must undergo rehabilitation. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already…

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    Nelson ready to shine for Arsenal after leaving a boy and returning a man

    The 19-year-old has enjoyed a productive loan spell at Hoffenheim but remains determined to prove his worth back in England at Emirates Stadium Reiss Nelson remains determined to prove himself as “an Arsenal player” and claims he will be returning to Emirates Stadium from a loan spell at Hoffenheim as “a man”. The 19-year-old was allowed to head out of north London in August 2018. Arsenal made sure to tie him to a new contract before sanctioning a switch to Germany, with the academy graduate still held in high regard by his parent club. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…

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