Maradona disappointed in Messi absence as Madrid icons pile in

Lionel Messi and his Barcelona team-mates were not at the Best FIFA Football Awards gala on Monday, frustrating the Argentina legend
Diego Maradona was disappointed that Lionel Messi and Barcelona opted not to travel to Zurich for the 2016 the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, with Roberto Carlos..

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Tuchel braced for Aubameyang absence

The prolific striker will headline Gabon"s squad during the Africa Cup of Nations and his club manager admits that he will be sorely missed during his Bundesliga absence
Thomas Tuchel fears Borussia Dortmund will struggle without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the coming weeks.
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Liverpool left on their heels in Henderson"s absence at the Stadium of Light

Liverpool twice led at Sunderland, but had to settle for a point as they struggled to be assertive in their captain"s absence
COMMENT Jurgen Klopp “couldn’t imagine” a better way to sign off 2016 than by defeating Manchester City to end the year as Chelsea’s closest challengers.
But he would..

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TEAM NEWS: Hazard starts up front in Costa absence

The Belgium international has been preferred to compatriot Michy Batshuayi in a central role as Pedro and Cesc Fabregas come into the Blues team
Eden Hazard starts as a central striker for Chelsea against Bournemouth in the absence of the suspended Diego Costa.
’Costa makes life difficult for Bats..

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Leicester can cope with Jamie Vardy absence, says Kasper Schmeichel

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has backed the Foxes to cope without the banned Jamie Vardy.
The England striker is suspended for the champions" next three games, starting with Boxing Day"s visit of Everton.
Vardy was sent off in last weekend"s 2-2 draw at Stoke by referee Craig Pawson, who ruled..

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AFC Bournemouth v Southampton Betting: Austin absence makes Cherries a treat for punters

Eddie Howe"s men are in fine form on home soil and our tipster is backing the hosts to take advantage of Claude Puel"s out-of-sorts Saints in Sunday"s south coast clash
A south coast affair takes centre stage on Sunday lunchtime as Bournemouth play host to Southampton.
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Santi Cazorla faces long Arsenal absence as midfielder heads for ankle surgery

Arsenal expect to be without Santi Cazorla for three more months after deciding the midfielder needs ankle surgery.
The 31-year-old Spaniard has not featured for the Gunners since the 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets on October 19.
It had been hoped the playmaker, who scored twice during Arsenal"s impres..

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