RESULTS FROM LATEST PRESEASON GAMES
International Champions Cup:: North America July 27
FT Barcelona 1 - 0 Manchester United
FT Paris Saint Germain 2 - 3 Juventus
FT Manchester City 4 - 1 Real Madrid
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BARCELONA 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Neymar once again proved his worth to Barcelona, as he netted the winner in their 1-0 win over Manchester United, in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday.
It is the second time this week he has decided a game for the Catalans.
Neymar, who is constantly being linked with a blockbuster move to Paris Saint-Germain, scored twice as Barca beat Juventus 2-1.
And again at the FedEx Field, the Brazilian was decisive again.
Antonio Valencia failed to deal with Lionel Messi’s chipped pass and Neymar nipped in, spun 180 degrees and fired past David De Gea from close range.
QUESTION: IF THIS WAS A UEFA CHAMPIONSLEAGUE GAME, DO YOU THINK BARCELONA WOULD HAVE BEATEN THIS JOSE MOURINHO’S MANCHESTER UNITED?
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MANCHESTER CITY 4-1 REAL MADRID (WITHOUT CRISTIANO RONALDO)
Kevin De Bruyne was in impressive form, as he inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday.
The Belgium midfielder set up City’s first three goals and hit the woodwork with a free-kick, as Pep Guardiola’s men crushed the reigning Champions League holders in the Los Angeles Coliseum.
De Bruyne’s corner kick delivery led to the opener from Nicolas Otamendi, while his excellent pass set up Raheem Sterling to make it 2-0.
He then hit the frame of the goal from a set-piece delivery, before setting up John Stones for the third.
Teenage sub Brahim Diaz scored a stunning fourth, before Oscar Rodriguez scored a wicked 30-yard effort with the last kick of the game to get Madrid a consolation.
QUESTION: CAN THIS SCORELINE HAPPEN IN A UEFA CHAMPIONSLEAGUE WITH CRISTIANO RONALDO IN THE REAL MADRID SIDE?
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CHELSEA MANAGER, ANTONIO CONTE ADMITS HARRY KANE IS HIS DREAM STRIKER
Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has admitted his dream striker signing would be Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
Conte has already brought in Alvaro Morata for £58m, but has spoken of his admiration for the 23-year-old England international.
Kane has finished as the Premier League’s top goalscorer for the past two seasons and when asked about Tottenham’s title ambitions, Conte said: “Tottenham is a really good squad if they are able to keep all the players.
“For me, Kane, now, is one of the best strikers in the world.
“If I had to buy one striker I would go to Kane. He is a complete striker. He is strong physically, with the ball, without the ball, he fights and he’s strong in the air and acrobatic on the right and the left.
“He’s a complete player. He’s one of the top strikers in the world. If you go to buy Kane now it would be at least £100m.
“At least. For me, if I see this price for a striker I know for sure he’s a big striker.”
CHELSEA FANS, HOW DO YOU REACT TO THIS?
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MANCHESTER UNITED DEFENDER, ERIC BAILLY SUSPENDED FOR 3 EUROPEAN/CHAMPIONSLEAGUE GAMES...
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has been given a three-match ban for his red card against Celta Vigo in the Europa League.
The 23-year-old was sent off after a mass brawl in the semi-final on 11 May and missed the final against Ajax, which United won 2-0.
However, the suspension has now been extended to include two more games.
Bailly will miss the Super Cup against Real Madrid on 8 August and United's first Champions League group match.
MANCHESTER UNITED FANS, WILL YOU MISS HIM?
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JOSE MOURINHO SAYS THAT PAUL POGBA IS ON SAME LEVEL WITH RONALDO AND LIONEL MESSI... DO YOU AGREE?
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has said that Paul Pogba showed he is on the same level as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, during their 1-0 loss to Barcelona.
United wrapped up their pre-season tour of the United States with defeat to the La Liga giants at the International Champions Cup, but Pogba was impressive for the Premier League team.
DO YOU AGREE WITH JOSE MOURINHO OR IS HE HIGH ON SOMETHING?
IS POGBA ON SAME PEDESTAL AS MESSI AND RONALDO
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Kelechi Iheanacho to undergo Leicester City medical on Friday
Kelechi Iheanacho is edging closer towards a move from Manchester City to Leicester City.
Leicester’s vice-chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprab
ha, has confirmed the deal for the Super Eagles forward is almost done, in an interview with BBC Leicester Radio.
“A fee has been agreed, only the medical to go, and it could be as early as Friday,” he said.
Iheanacho will reportedly cost the former Premier League champions about £19m with several add-ons to take the fee to around £29million pounds.
Manchester City will also have the option to buy the 20-year-old back.
QUESTION: WILL PEP GUARDIOLA REGRET THIS MOVE?
