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Frank de Boer celebrated his first piece of silverware as Atlanta United head coach after the MLS champions overcame America 3-2 in the Campeones Cup.

Former Inter and Crystal Palace boss De Boer replaced Gerardo Martino, who guided Atlanta to their first MLS title in 2018 before taking charge of Mexico.

De Boer claimed his first title with Atlanta on Wednesday thanks to a second-half comeback at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

In the annual North American clash – pitting the MLS champions against the Liga MX winners after kicking off last year – Atlanta made a dream start courtesy of Emerson Hyndman midweek.

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Hyndman broke the deadlock after just five minutes, but Mexican giants…

Southampton have confirmed the signing of Kyle Walker-Peters on loan from Tottenham.

The full-back moves to the south coast for the rest of the 2019-20 season having struggled for playing time at Spurs.

Walker-Peters made just five appearances in all competitions under both Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho, his last outing coming in a 3-1 Champions League defeat away to Bayern Munich in December.

A product of Tottenham s youth system, the 22-year-old is looking forward to working under Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl as he seeks to feature more regularly in the remainder of the campaign.

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I m just grateful for the opportunity I ve been given by the manager and the club, Walker-Pete…

West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu is expecting a Champions League atmosphere when his side meet local rivals Aston Villa next Monday.

Steve Clarke s side have not lost any of their last five matches against Villa and Mulumbu knows how important it is to the fans that they make it six after the international break.

The midfielder – who played in four of those five matches – scored the winning goal in their match at The Hawthorns in April 2011 and is hotly anticipating another home clash.

I m looking forward to this game, he told The Birmingham Mail. I ve played in derbies against Wolves and Villa and the atmosphere is unbelievable.

These games are really important to our fans.

It s a really interesting game and a huge deal – like a Champions League…

Brazil legend Ronaldinho is ready to get back to competitive action for the first time since 2015.

Former Paris-Saint Germain and Barcelona star performer has been without a club ever since playing for the Brazilian side Fluminense, but is ready to make a comeback according to his agent and brother Roberto de Asis.

Speaking with he confirmed that his brother is planning to join a club that can offer him Copa Libertadores football and the Uruguay media explain that Nacional have emerged as an option for the celebrated Brazilian.

Brazilian side Coritiba have also been linked with a move for Ronaldinho, but Roberto de Asis claims that official offers are yet to arrive for his client.

In addition, the tragedy-stricken club Chapecoence were also mentioned as…

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson publicly thanked Roma fans ahead of what is expected to be a world-record transfer to Liverpool.

The 25-year-old flew out of the Italian capital on Wednesday as he closes in on a widely anticipated move to Anfield for a reported £67million.

That would almost double the £35m that took Ederson from Benfica to Manchester City last year in what was then the highest fee ever paid, in sterling, for a goalkeeper.

Liverpool s eagerness to find a replacement for the much-maligned Loris Karius appears to have forced them into the big-money move, although reports suggest personal terms are yet to be agreed.

5 kept the clean sheet in five of his six home games played in the 2017-18 Champions League for AS Roma, conceding goals in only …

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant hailed his players character after their 2-0 win over Birmingham City booked an FA Cup semi-final spot at Wembley.

The normally inscrutable former Chelsea boss choked back emotion as he praised his team and the crisis club s passionate fans who had urged their team to victory against the odds at a full-house Fratton Park here on Saturday.

Israeli manager Grant, whose job is in doubt as administrators purge the payroll, hopes the south coast club the 2008 FA Cup winners are still in existence come the semi-final so he can lead his team on to the pitch.

I am just so pleased for everyone connected with the club, Grant said. The players have been through so much, not knowing what was going to happen next or if the club can continue.

(GSM) England manager Fabio Capello claims he likes England and his job as national team manager. Don Fabio intends to see out his contract.

The Italian, who took over the Three Lions in January 2008, has a contract that is set to run until 2012.

Capello knows a successful showing at this summer s World Cup would be very important for his future as England manager.

My contract will finish in 2012, Capello told CNN.

I think the results of the World Cup will be very important for me and the FA. I hope I will finish my contract here.

I like my job, I like this country and I hope the results in the future will be really, really good.

Capello has confidence in his players and believes he can guide England to global glory.

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Jerome Sinclair believes he can be part of a group of young talent to become established in Liverpool s first team after making his Premier League debut against Chelsea on Sunday.

The teenage striker came off the bench to replace Rickie Lambert in the 68th minute of the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

And Sinclair, who made his debut in a League Cup game against West Brom in September 2012, praised manager Brendan Rodgers for showing faith in young players at Anfield.

For me to make that Premier League debut, it was a really great moment, the 18-year-old told Liverpool s official website.

The manager told me to go out and work hard. So I just got out there and tried to make sure I put all my effort in, tried to be good and simple when I got on the ball a…

that former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato could be moving to English Premier League.

The highly rated footballer will soon end his loan spell with Sao Paulo, but it is highly unlikely that he will be staying with Corinthians.

Namely, the Brazilian club admitted they were unable to afford the forward s hefty wage and they have invited interested sides to submit their proposals.

According to London Evening Standard, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have all been offered the chance to sign Pato in the winter, with the player eager to return to Europe after a spell in native Brazil.

The 26-year-old did well to kick-start his career following an injury-plagued stint with AC Milan, netting 27 times in 75 appearances for Sao Paulo.

That did not prov…

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Freiburg are set to welcome Bayer Leverkusen to their Schwarzwald-Stadion in front of the empty stands on Friday evening as the two teams take each other on in a game that will open the 29th round of the 2019/20 season in the Bundesliga. With five rounds remaining to be played, both teams have a lot to play for and it should be an interesting match.

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The hosts reside in the tightly knit group below the top five, currently led by Wolfsburg in sixth with 42 points. They are eighth with 38, one less than Hoffenheim in seventh and one more than Schalke in ninth. Hertha Berlin come next with 35, and then FC Koln in 11th with 34. Six teams being within eight points of each other means all of them are still within a shot of securing …