‘My abs are not Photoshopped,’ Higuain insists

When he first signed for the Turin side, the Argentine was criticised for being out of shape – but now he faces very different accusations
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has been forced into a defence of his physique – not because he is out of shape but because of his ripped stomach, with some qu..

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"He must show me has adapted" - Conte insists decisions help Batshuayi

The Blues boss wants to help his striker who has struggled to break into the first team at his new club since his move in the summer
Antonio Conte has insisted that Michy Batshuayi is still better off staying at Chelsea instead of going out on loan, but says the striker must prove to him that he is..

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Costa insists mid-game spat with "brother" Pedro was "nothing"

The striker had a long argument with his fellow Spain international during Chelsea"s loss to Spurs but insists that there was no damage to the pair"s relationship
Diego Costa has revealed what was said during his mid-game spat with Pedro during Chelsea"s 2-0 defeat by Tottenham but i..

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"We"re not robots" - Cahill disappointed by Tottenham loss but insists Chelsea will stay strong

The Blues" hopes of setting a new Premier League record for most consecutive wins in a single season were ended as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane
Gary Cahill says Chelsea are “not robots” but insists seeing their remarkable Premier League winning run come to an end at Tottenha..

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"Every player wants to be part of it" - Cahill insists Chelsea DO care about breaking records

The England defender says the Blues are concerned with records as they look to beat Arsenal"s mark for successive Premier League wins in a season
Chelsea"s chase for the record for most successive wins in a Premier League season is hardly the talk of the dressing room, but Gary Cahill say..

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"Arsenal want to be champions" - Henry frustrated but insists title race is not over

The Gunners legend says despite not putting pressure on their title rivals on Tuesday, they are still able to challenge come the end of the season
Despite picking up just one point in their last three away games, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes Arsene Wenger"s side have time to fight the..

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Guardiola insists Man Utd ARE still in title race

Jose Mourinho"s side are 13 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea but the Manchester City manager thinks they could still be crowned champions
Pep Guardiola has insisted that Manchester United are still in the hunt for the Premier League title.
Jose Mourinho"s side are 13 points b..

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Hughes insists Bojan has Stoke future

The former Barcelona man has struggled for game time but his manager says he will be given plenty of chances to impress in January
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has assured Bojan Krkic he has a future at the club.
Klopp ridicules Ox to Liverpool rumours
Former Barcelona forward Bojan has been fr..

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Van Dijk and Fonte are both staying at Southampton, insists Puel

The duo have both been heavily linked with a move away from the Saints but their manager has reiterated the club"s desire to keep hold of them
Southampton defenders Virgil van Dijk and Jose Fonte will not leave in the January transfer window, according to manager Claude Puel.
Klopps brands Ox..

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Expanded World Cup has support from federations, insists Infantino

The FIFA president is convinced expanding the tournament to 48 teams is the way to go and insists that federations across the world have given their support to the idea
A 48-team World Cup has the backing of global football federations, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Wenger sees Che..

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Expanded World Cup has backing, insists Infantino

The FIFA president is convinced expanding the tournament to 48 teams is the way to go and insists that federations across the world have given their support to the idea
A 48-team World Cup has the backing of global football federations, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Wenger sees Che..

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Batshuayi going nowhere despite lack of action, insists Conte

Chelsea are unwilling to release the bit-part striker despite him struggling to break into the first team given the form of Eden Hazard and Diego Costa
Michy Batshuayi won"t leave Chelsea in January despite a lack of playing time, Antonio Conte confirmed after his side"s 3-0 win over Bour..

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Late arrival no excuse for Milan, insists Montella

The club"s head coach says that the team can have no excuses if they don"t lift the Supercoppa Italiana, when they face off against league leaders and defending champions Juventus
Vincenzo Montella insists AC Milan"s late arrival in Doha cannot be used as an excuse if they fail to be..

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Chelsea wonderkid Abraham insists he won"t let hype get to him

The Blues youngster has sparked huge media attention after going on an incredible run on loan at Bristol City, scoring 13 goals in 26 games in all competitions
EXCLUSIVE Tammy Abraham"s 10 goals in 22 games have him up near the top of the Championship"s scoring charts, leading to a ton of..

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"I want to win more titles" - James insists he is happy at Real Madrid

The Colombia international has no intention of leaving the Spanish capital any time soon, with his focus locked on more major titles
James Rodriguez has reiterated his happiness at Real Madrid amid ongoing speculation regarding the attacker"s future at the La Liga club.
A January exit continu..

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Versatile Dier happy to play anywhere, insists Pochettino

The England international has been used in a number of positions by Tottenham this season, with his boss insisting there has been no dissent
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has no doubt that Eric Dier is content to play in whichever positions he is selected, having been utilised in a variety ..

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"It is not about winning in any way possible" - Iniesta insists Barcelona have duty to entertain

The midfielder has stressed that the Catalans must do all they can to ensure the club"s philosophy survives
Andres Iniesta has underlined the importance of the Barcelona philosophy and has stressed playing good football is as important as winning games for the Liga champions.
Barca have been ..

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Conte insists Mikel could play, despite being in dark over Chelsea future

The Blues manager has hinted he and the club are happy to allow the midfielder"s contract to expire in the summer but have not ruled out fielding him until then
Antonio Conte has hinted Chelsea are happy to allow John Obi Mikel"s contract to expire in the summer but says he could still de..

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Daniel Sturridge will not leave Liverpool in January, insists Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he will not allow Daniel Sturridge – or any other first-team player – to leave in January.
The England international, not available for a third straight match because of a calf strain, has found his chances limited this season and that has led to continued speculation about his fu..

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Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool teenager Ben Woodburn has to be handled carefully

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits teenager Ben Woodburn has to be handled carefully after he became the club"s youngest goalscorer.
The academy graduate, at 17 years and 45 days, beat Michael Owen"s record by 98 days to write his name into Anfield history books with an emphatic 81st-minute finish in the 2..

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