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During his recent interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Leon Edwards mentioned how Nate Diaz has been around for a long time and has fought some of the sport’s best guys. Hence, a win over him would do a world of good to Edwards’ resume. Leon Edwards further added that he wasn’t really surprised that Diaz chose him as his return opponent. Rocky asserted that his skill-set would be hard for Diaz to tackle....

Lodeiro is with Uruguay as they try to qualify out of South America for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Sounders attacker was an unused substitute for his country’s scoreless draw Thursday with Argentina that left Uruguay in the third automatic qualifying spot and also saw Barcelona star Luis Suarez return from injury. And while there’s been no rumblings of discontent for Suarez at Barcelona, Lodeiro might just be hoping he can talk the striker into a move to the United States, if his Instagram account is any indication....

The Frenchman is in the final year of his contract at Barcelona. The Catalan giants tried to sell him in January after he refused to sign a contract extension. However, the winger refused to depart from the club. He will now spend the next few months at Camp Nou before finding a new home in the summer. Chelsea have been tipped as a possible destination for Dembele. Blues coach Thomas Tuchel was the man who gave him his first platform in European football....

The Spain international is reported to have grown frustrated with a lack of opportunities in the starting line-up since his return from Juventus and has been heavily linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu. Chelsea target summer move for Morata Some reports in England have claimed that Morata has even told close friends that he expects to join Premier League leaders Chelsea before next season, with Antonio Conte said to have identified the 24-year-old as the ideal replacement for Diego Costa, if he moves to China....

But the most memorable event of the year was the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup, with the country hosting its first ever FIFA tournament. Not only did we acquit ourselves well with the facilities and organisation, we also witnessed an Indian team play in a World Cup for the first time ever. And to sweeten things further, a 17-year-old Jeakson Singh created history by scoring a goal in the tournament....

“Hard Knocks” is a personality-driven show, and the Raiders do have two long-established league characters — plus a brand new one — who stood out as the early stars. MORE: How NFL teams have fared after appearing on “Hard Knocks” After each of the five episodes this season, Sporting News will recap the best, worst and the most bizarre of what the team has to offer from its camp in Napa, Calif....

For once, however, the Oakland Raiders wide receiver wasn’t the star of the episode, nor its main talking point. That particular mantle firmly belonged to head coach Jon Gruden, who might well earn a TV series of his own at this rate. From ranting about the length of football pitches in Canada, to his admiration for back-up quarterback Nathan Peterman, Gruden was at his best in Episode 4. Here’s what you might have missed on Tuesday night....

Jurgen Klopp’s side have booked a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a win against the Bluebirds. The Reds beat Cardiff 3-1 at Anfield, with Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Elliott getting on the scoresheet. While there were a number of talking points from the game, Elliott grabbed the headlines as he marked his return from injury with a stunning goal on the afternoon. The goal against Cardiff was also the teenager’s first for Liverpool....

When Hatred made its first public appearance, it became immediately clear that the title was going to become a serious talking point in the video game sphere. The game was born out of notoriety, finding an audience through the extreme backlash to its content. After all, its initial release trailer was criticized for offering little more than a massacre simulator, prompting Epic Games to ask for the Unreal logo to be removed from promotional material....

Speaking in Wayne Barton’s book ‘Rooney: Teenage Kicks – The street footballer who ruled the world’, Rafael was quoted as saying: Rafael has stated that Wayne Rooney’s unselfish nature was the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo was able to score on a regular basis. The 31-year-old full-back claimed Rooney was capable of playing in various positions due to his intelligence on the pitch. Rafael also recalled Manchester United’s goal against Arsenal in the 2009 Champions League semi-final....

Drury feels Cristiano Ronaldo can compete against Olympic athletes and is brilliant at his game. The 54-year-old has still picked Lionel Messi over the Manchester United forward due to the magic he can create on the pitch. Speaking in an interview with Nana Aba Anamoah (via the Sport Bible), Drury said: Peter Drury also stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is an incredible athlete while Lionel Messi looks like a boy perfoming at the highest level....

Speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Chandhok shared the entire story of how he started his F1 career back in 2010 when Schumacher made his return to the sport. Chandhok explained how the German driver was the biggest star in the paddock, while he was nothing but a rookie. Despite their differences, Schumacher had an extremely polite conversation with the young Indian rookie. Karun Chandhok said: Even after so many years, Karun Chandhok still cherishes his first conversation with his childhood hero....

In 2016, that quote summed up Lesnar’s alleged approach to his WrestleMania 32 encounter with Jon Moxley, formerly known as WWE’s Dean Ambrose. On paper, the No Holds Barred Street Fight appeared to be a Match of the Night contender. In reality, it was hugely underwhelming. After leaving WWE in 2019, Moxley told PW Torch’s Wade Keller that Lesnar had little interest in their storyline: Lesnar won the 13-minute match after launching the former Shield member onto a pile of steel chairs with an F5....

The 20-year-old is enjoying his best campaign with the Gunners, with eight goals in all competitions so far, including seven in the Premier League. Since bursting onto the scene in 2019, he has come a long way, and has carried Mikel Arteta’s side on his shoulders many times this season. Aside from finding the net, Saka has also created numerous chances, and helps out defensively too. Saka’s evolution has garnered attention from all quarters, including Liverpool, who could be in the market for a new forward soon....

In 22 games this season, he has scored 27 goals and assisted thrice for Manchester City across all competitions. The 22-year-old has scored 21 goals in 16 Premier League games this campaign. Hasselbaink, however, pointed out that the former Borussia Dortmund ace should play more with his back facing the goal. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Dutchman said (via Manchester Evening News): Hasselbaink added: Erling Haaland has failed to score in only four games this season....

Aldridge played for the Reds for three seasons in the late 80s and is best known for his goal-scoring exploits. The prolific striker managed 63 goals from 104 appearances for Liverpool and won the Football League First Division, the FA Cup as well as the Charity Shield during his time with Liverpool. Speaking in an interview with Sunday World, the former Liverpool striker hailed Fabinho’s versatility on the pitch....

The IFBB Pro Bodybuilder spoke about meeting his rivals at Mr Olympia. He also stated his belief that Brandon Curry deserved to be placed higher. The video is titled ‘Krizo and the Olympic RIVALRY & Press Conference’ and was posted yesterday. The Slovakian bodybuilder claimed that Brandon Curry has the best-looking upper body. He then spoke about Iain Valliere and Blessing Awodibu. Michal Krizo claims that Awodibu said that he is not just a bodybuilder but also a showman....

Higuain achieves first for 11 years at Juve The Torino boss’ mood was not helped by a 2-0 away defeat in Serie A, with Lopez not included in his plans, despite star striker Andrea Belotti’s absence through suspension. Mihajlovic, who had discussed the situation ahead of the match, was asked to address it again after the game and suggested the Argentine’s omission could become permanent if he does not trim down....

The 28-year-old German international arrived at Stamford Bridge from the Italian side AS Roma in 2017 on a £29 million. The club has a 5-year agreement with the player which is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season. Rudiger is reportedly seeking a move out with interest emerging from many big European clubs including 13-time Champions League winners, Real Madrid. Micah Richards has praised the German international for his aggressiveness on the pitch and the ability to close down the opponent and stick him higher up on the pitch....

According to the Express, the highly-rated Scotland international is a target for the Gunners for the summer transfer window. Amid strong links with Arsenal, Bologna’s newly-appointed Sporting Director Marco Di Vaio has sent a warning to the north London club. Di Vaio has insisted that the Serie A side will not part ways with the much-coveted young full-back on the cheap. The former Italian striker has also not dismissed the idea of retaining the Scotsman for another year if their demands are not met....