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CRISTIANO RONALDO has reacted angrily after Portugal had a last-minute goal ruled out in Serbia.
Meanwhile Liverpool are still pursuing a transfer move for Dutch forward Donyell Malen, along with the two Milan clubs.
And Thierry Henry has received wide support for quitting social media over the treatment of athletes who have been targeted by racism.
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STERLING EFFORT
Raheem Sterling will have to wait to put the finishing touches to a new £320,000-a-week deal.
The Manchester City winger has held initial discussions on fresh terms but they have now been put on hold.
Raheem Sterling’s contract talks are on holdCredit: Getty -
RON RAGE
Cristiano Ronaldo threw his captain’s armband away in disgust after his late goal was disallowed in Portugal’s 2-2 draw in Serbia.
The Juventus star thought he had netted a dramatic winner but the linesman claimed it did not cross the line.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes his thoughts very clear after being denied a late winner against SerbiaWith no VAR in use, the goal was not awarded and Ronaldo was left frustrated after his side squandered a 2-0 lead.
Diogo Jota scored twice to put Portugal in charge but Serbia fought back to deny them.
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NO LUX OF THE IRISH
The final whistle has gone and the Republic of Ireland have lost 1-0 at home to Luxembourg. Yes you read that one correctly.
It looked bad enough with the game petering out at 0-0 but Gerson Rodrigues’ 85th minute effort has delivered one of the most embarrassing nights for Irish football.
Stephen Kenny’s worst night as Ireland bossCredit: PA Stephen Kenny is still waiting for his first win as Ireland manager after a disastrous start to his reign.
Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign already looks ruined. Where do they go from here?
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LUX OVER
Incredible scenes as Luxembourg take a 1-0 lead over the Republic of Ireland.
Gerson Rodrigues smashes the ball home from long range and Ireland are facing a humilating defeat.
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OUT OF LUX?
Less than half an hour remaining and it is still Republic of Ireland 0-0 Luxembourg.
The hosts are desperately short on inspiration but surely this would be a new low?
Republic of Ireland are being held by LuxembourgCredit: Getty Can Ireland find a winner to avoid an embarrassing draw?
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MOORE THE MERRIER
Wales have taken the lead in their friendly at home to Mexico with Kieffer Moore neatly finishing off an attack from close range.
Elsewhere, Republic of Ireland are still being held 0-0 at home to the mighty Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier.
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POPE BLESSING
England boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed Nick Pope will start their next two World Cup qualifiers.
The Burnley goalkeeper was barely used during England’s rout against San Marino but is likely to be busier against Albania and Poland.
Nick Pope will start England’s next two gamesCredit: Reuters It means Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson will again be on the bench for the next two matches.
Pope has the chance to hold on to the jersey and put pressure on Jordan Pickford when the Everton keeper returns from injury.
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WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
Chelsea are reportedly pushing for this summer’s Premier League transfer window to be extended into September.
The Blues have proposed the window opens a week later, in the middle of June, allowing it to remain open until September 7.
Chelsea boss Thomas TuchelCredit: Rex There has also been talk of another domestic-only window, which allows transfers between English clubs, being held.
A domestic-only window was held last year between October 5 and 16.
Do you think the transfer window needs to be open for longer this summer?
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GAB’S GIFT
Martin Odegaard has picked out Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli as the club’s most talented youngster.
The likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe have excelled this season but teenager Martinelli has caught the eye of the Norway star.
Gabriel Martinelli has impressed Martin OdegaardCredit: Getty Odegaard said: “Obviously we have Bukayo and Emile and they are already playing so much.
“But I think one guy who hasn’t played that much lately is Martinelli.
“He’s such a big talent, you see him in training every day and you see it.
“He’s a really talented player with a lot of qualities.
“So I think definitely he’s one for the future. And he’s so young still, so I will go with him.”
Which Arsenal youngster gets your vote as the most talented?
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BALE OUT
Gareth Bale’s future remains up in the air with the attacker not part of Real Madrid’s plans next season.
Bale is currently on loan at Tottenham but insisted he was heading back to Spain at the end of the season.
Gareth Bale is on loan at SpursCredit: Getty Do you think Spurs should try and get Bale back again next season? Has he shown enough back in London?
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FIRST DYBS
Arsenal are mulling over a move for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala.
The Gunners are focused on holding on to Martin Odegaard but are making alternative plans in case Real Madrid refuse to play ball.
Paulo Dybala is out of favour at JuventusCredit: Getty Dybala has struggled for game time at Juve this season and only has just over a year left on his contract.
Arsenal are not the only club to express an interest in him with Chelsea and Spurs also recently linked with the Argentina forward.
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JORGIN-GO?
Chelsea star Jorginho has raised doubts about his future at Stamford Bridge by admitting he ‘misses’ Naples.
The 29-year-old, who was signed from Napoli in 2018, has also complained about the ‘cold’ London weather.
He said: “There are no words to describe how much I miss Naples.
“‘Who wouldn’t miss Naples? It’s so cold in London, they don’t even know what the sun is.”
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REMINDER
A reminder of one of the big stories of the last couple of days.
Manchester United have reportedly made a £68.5million enquiry for Atletico Madrid winger Marcos Llorente.
What do we make of that?
Read more at this link (News Source).
