Recently, Robert Lewandowski made waves by openly criticizing Bayern Munich s transfer policy.

It was not the first time the Polish striker has voiced his frustration with the Bavarian titans. At the end of last season, he failed to retain his top scorer s title, and through his ever-outspoken agent, complained about not receiving enough support from his teammates as he was pipped to the prize by former colleague Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.

Given that Bayern Munich has a whole bunch of ex-players who act as unofficial ambassadors , or those who are more than happy to share their opinions about the club whether they are even asked or not, one can be certainly assured that the Pole s opinions did not go down well in Bavaria. He predictably was slammed for those comments, a…

John Terry has been offered a one-year contract extension at Chelsea, the Premier League club have confirmed.

The club captain had looked set to leave Stamford Bridge after 18 years in the first team, announcing in January that his contract would not be renewed.

However, he spoke more recently of his desire to stay and it was revealed at Friday s media conference that the 35-year-old had met with chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia to discuss fresh terms.

The club has finalised its offer and said Terry was considering his options, with a new manager arriving for next season in the shape of Antonio Conte.

Terry has established himself as one of the London outfit s all-time greats, playing an integral role in domestic and European success.

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Watford get back to Premier League action on Saturday evening as they welcome Jose Mourinho s Manchester United to Vicarage Road.

The Hornets have been in fine form at the start of the 2018/19 campaign but now face one of their toughest tests in the form of the Red Devils.

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It probably would be fair to assume that not many predicted Watford s stunning start to the new season. Javi Gracia has done a fine job and currently has the Hornets flying high in third position in the table. The team have managed to rack up four consecutive victories which includes wins over Brighton Hove Albion, Burnley, Crystal Palace and even an impressive comeback victory against Tottenham Hotspur at W…

Jose Antonio Reyes has a distinguished career behind him.

The 34-year-old started his professional career at Sevilla, whereas he also represented Arsenal, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Benfica before returning to his boyhood club in 2012.

After his second stint with the Rojiblancos, Reyes joined Espanyol on a yearlong deal and is currently without a club.

Seeing that the summer transfer window for Europe’s top leagues got closed more than a week ago, Jose Antonio Reyes has decided to try his luck in China. The Chinese football authorities have adopted a new set of financial rules which slowed down the advancing pace of the Chinese football.

Jose Antonio Reyes, however, moves east as a free agent and involves significantly lower costs for the side th…

Lyon have today confirmed that Lucas Tousart has signed a new deal that will keep him at the French club until at least 2023. The 21 year old, who joined Lyon back in 2015, has been linked with a move away for quite some time now, but it appears as if he s committed to spending at least another year or two there. Of course, the deal indicates it ll be five years, but we all know that could change at any given time.

This is certainly a big win for Lyon, though, who have done well to rebuild their reputation as one of the best clubs in the country over the course of the last few years. While they ve still got a long way to go before they re back competing with Paris Saint-Germain on a consistent basis, the right steps are being taken to ensure they can get back to that point some…

Paul Pogba will be suspended for the Manchester derby after being sent off in Manchester United s Premier League match at Arsenal on Saturday.

United led 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium when Pogba who earlier set up Jesse Lingard brilliantly for his side s third goal lost control of the ball.

Stretching to recover possession, Pogba arrived late to a challenge with Hector Bellerin, the France international coming down hard on the right-back s leg with the studs of his boot.

Referee Andre Marriner took his time to come to a decision but was left with little choice but to show the red card, Pogba being dismissed for the first time in a Premier League match.

74 Red card. Pogba is sent off for a foul on Bellerin.

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Brazil superstar Neymar has come out in support of Selecao coach Tite and urged him to stay despite their disappointing World Cup.

Tite s side were one of the pre-tournament favourites in Russia, but Belgium eliminated them in the quarter-finals, securing a 2-1 win before eventually taking home the bronze medal.

Brazil just appeared to be hitting their stride when Roberto Martinez s men sent them packing in Kazan, with Neymar – who was roundly criticised for his behaviour on the pitch during the World Cup – seemingly close to his best in the last-16 defeat of Mexico.

Although their campaign ultimately unravelled, Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar had only positive words for the work of Tite, who helped restore a semblance of pride in the national team following…

Sampdoria have announced the signing of midfielder Dennis Praet from Anderlecht.

The 22-year-old has completed a switch to Serie A after a reported fee of €10million was agreed between the clubs.

U.C. Sampdoria announces it has acquired outright from R.S.C. Anderlecht the sporting rights of the player Dennis Praet, a club statement confirmed.

Praet is understood to have signed a five-year contract.

The creative midfielder, who has one senior cap for Belgium, has claimed three Belgian Pro League titles since making his Anderlecht debut in 2011.

He could make his debut in Sunday s Serie A clash with Atalanta at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

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Xavi acknowledged Barcelona did not play well in their pulsating 3-2 win over Levante on Sunday but he believes their winning mentality  dragged them over the line.

Levante went ahead through Jose Luis Morales  penalty in the 52nd minute and they should have doubled their advantage from the spot four minutes later, yet Marc-Andre ter Stegen kept out Roger Marti s tame strike from 12 yards.

Barcelona moved 2-1 ahead within seven minutes of that miss thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Pedri, but Levante pulled level again with seven minutes remaining as Gonzalo Melero slammed home their third penalty of the game.

The Blaugrana sealed a seventh straight LaLiga win in stoppage time, though, when Luuk de Jong met Jordi Alba s cross with a thumping h…

Harry Kane and England wrapped up a prolific 2019 with a 4-0 Euro 2020 qualification win against Kosovo on Sunday.

Next year, Gareth Southgate s team will hope to emulate their country s greatest ever side by winning a major tournament at Wembley.

England s current vintage are at least the equal of Alf Ramsey s World Cup winners in one way already – their 38 goals scored in 2019 is the same number that the Three Lions managed in a seminal 1966.

Only once, in 1909, have England managed more goals in a calendar year, when they scored 39 in just seven games.

38 Only in 1908 (39 goals) have England scored more goals in a calendar year than they have during 2019 (38 goals). Style.

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Kane s individual haul of 12 equalled…