Southend task former Tottenham and QPR assistant Kevin Bond with saving League One status

Southend have appointed Kevin Bond as their manager on a contract until the end of the season.

Bond succeeds Chris Powell, who was axed last week after a run of 11 matches without a win left the Shrimpers just above the League One relegation zone.

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Ricky Duncan, the club’s academy manager, and under-23s manager Kevin Maher took charge for Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Shrewsbury, but Bond has now been handed the reins.

The 61-year-old has vast experience in the game as an assistant alongside Harry Redknapp at Birmingham, Portsmouth, Tottenham and QPR while he has managed Bournemouth and Hong Kong Pegasus.

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A Southend statement read: “The club has today appointed Kevin Bond as manager for the remaining six games of the season and shall review the position at the end of the season.

“Kevin Bond worked closely with Harry Redknapp over an extended 10-year period, accumulating to over 480 games as assistant manager including long periods at Portsmouth, Tottenham and QPR.

“As such, Kevin is highly experienced and with considerable knowledge of League One; Kevin will take control of first team matters from today.”

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MADRID (AFP) - Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng is on the verge of joining Barcelona in a shock loan move from Italian side Sassuolo, according to media reports in Spain on Monday.
Catalan daily Sport reported that the leaders of La Liga had agreed a deal to take Boateng on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
Madrid-based sports daily AS claimed Barcelona would pay eight million euros (S$12.36 million) in the event of a permanent transfer.
The arrival of Boateng, 31, would provide much-needed cover for Luis Suarez up front in Ernesto Valverde's squad following the departure of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla.
Born in Germany, the half-brother of Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng moved to Serie A last year after helping Eintracht Frankfurt win the German Cup. He has scored five goals in 15 games this season for Sassuolo.
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Manchester United transfer news: Napoli reject £95million bid by Red Devils for Kalidou Koulibaly – reports

Manchester United have reportedly had a £95million bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly rejected, according to reports.

A huge overhaul at Old Trafford could happen this summer following their failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

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It is understood centre-back Koulibaly is near the top of their summer wishlist.

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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak hits back at claims by LaLiga president that Citizens are damaging European football

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has launched a furious defence of the club’s spending and accused LaLiga president Javier Tebas of ‘hypocrisy’.

Tebas, said last week that City were damaging European football by driving up player prices with their ‘state sponsored’ cash reserves.

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He went onto say that City, along with French giants Paris Saint-Germain of being ‘run off petrol-money, one off gas’.

However, Al-Mubarak responded to Tebas’ accusations, telling CityTV: “He talks about how we distorted the market? There is a hypocrisy in this statement that is ironic.

“Number one, let’s look at the Spanish league, the time of breaking records on player acquisitions. I mean, who started that?

“Let’s go back to the world records, Figo, Zidane. These huge jumps in these transfers, where did they happen?

“You have to look back at the history of La Liga, a league dominated by two clubs, and Mr Tebas should look back at the history of that league and distortion that has happened throughout the ages.

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“And then you look back at transfers. In the top 10 transfers of all time, Manchester City has not a single player in that, not a single one.”

The Citizens are at risk of a Champions League ban after an investigation into an alleged £60million deception.

Yves Leterme, the chief investigator of UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body claimed City faced ‘the heaviest punishment’ if the allegations against them were proven.

The body’s adjudicatory chamber is currently considering its sentence for the club.

City have claimed they’re confident any sanctions will be overturned and Al-Mubarak believes the club will prevail ‘quite comfortably’, provided the process is ‘judged on facts’.

He added: “Am I uncomfortable? No. I respect regulatory bodies doing their job and any regulatory process that asks questions. We have to professionally respond which is what we have done.

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“We are dealing with each of these entities as per the process, we have clear answers. I believe, quite comfortably, if the process is going to be judged on facts then unquestionably we will prevail.

“If it’s not about facts and it’s about other things, then it is a different conversation.”

On Tebas’ comparisons between City and PSG, Al-Mubarak said: “I think there’s something deeply wrong in bringing ethnicity into the conversation.

“This is just ugly. I think the way he is combining teams because of ethnicity. I find that very disturbing to be honest.”

“Let’s not forget this is the best league in the world and if you look at this season, there is no better testament to this statement where the two European competitions, the Champions League and Europa League, the finals are being competed by English clubs.

“You have four Premier League teams in the two European finals and that’s a fact and that bothers a lot of people in many places.

“We have the best league in the world, we have the most commercial league in the world, the most successful clubs in the world, economically, commercially in terms of global presence, and that is why this attack is not just on Manchester City, it is against this league.

“And I hope people start seeing that and start — I know people don’t want to defend Manchester City — but for God’s sake start defending this league.

“I will not accept for this club to be used as a diversionary tactic on poor investment decisions from other clubs.

“People make decisions, they’ve got to live by them. We’ve managed ourselves well and we will be judged by facts and facts alone.”

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Chelsea have slapped a huge £130m price tag on Eden Hazard, and are under pressure to sell him to Real Madrid this summer – FULL STORY

However, the Belgium forward still wants to leave Stamford Bridge this summer and wants his move to the Bernabeu wrapped up by June 4. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United have reopened talks over a deal to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, after doubts emerged over the 28-year-old’s reported move to Barcelona. (The Independent)

United are also set to move for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, who could leave the club this summer after 14 years. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal want to offload both Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Mesut Ozil this summer, as Unai Emery plans to revamp his squad. Mkhitaryan scored just six goals in 39 games this season. (The Sun)

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Tottenham are planning to spend £80m on Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson and his Cherries team-mate, 21-year-old midfielder David Brooks. (Daily Mail)

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Marcos Alonso may consider leaving Chelsea this summer, despite only signing a five-year contract back in October. (Evening Standard)

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Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has sparked rumours he could join Manchester United after ‘liking’ a social media post of the club’s 2008 Champions League success. (Daily Mirror)

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Everton are favourites to sign Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck on a free transfer this summer. The 28-year-old has recently recovered from injury and scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week. (Evening Standard)

Arsenal and Manchester United are both keen on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is available on a free transfer. (Daily Star)

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Newcastle United’s 21-year-old midfielder Sean Longstaff could be the subject of a £25m bid from Manchester United, as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempts to strengthen his midfield. (Evening Standard)

Atletico Madrid and Valencia are both interested in signing former Manchester United and Chelsea loan striker Radamel Falcao this summer. The 33-year-old Colombian spent two seasons at Atletico between 2011 and 2013. (L’Equipe)

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Netherlands vs England: Classic meetings between the two ahead of UEFA Nations League semi-final, including Euro 1996 victory

England face the Netherlands on Thursday evening in the UEFA Nations League semi-final.

There will be live talkSPORT commentary for the game, which takes place at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Portugal.

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Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate will see this as the perfect chance for England to progress even further and win a tournament following their efforts in last summer’s World Cup, but Ronald Koeman’s side are rejuvenated and will certainly be no pushover.

Southgate’s preparations will not have been helped following domestic finals, which have seen several players only link up with the squad on Tuesday, following the Champions League final.

England have not faced the Dutch in a competitive clash since that famous 4-1 win at Euro 96 and the eight meetings since have all been friendlies.

England 4-1 Netherlands – 1996

One of the greatest game’s in the nation’s history, the Three Lions were rampant – or were they?

Revisionism has left us with the notion England were in stunning form against the Dutch but actually they struggled in the first-half, despite taking the lead through an Alan Shearer penalty.

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The second-half saw a surge from the hosts at Wembley and they swept their opponents aside with another three goals, including THAT Alan Shearer strike, where he, Teddy Sheringham, and Paul Gascoigne appeared to operate on a telepathic level.

Patrick Kluivert did sour the afternoon with his goal but the match remains on of the most well-remember in an incredible summer of football.

England 0-2 Netherlands – 2001

Louis van Gaal’s side outclassed England at White Hart Lane as Sven Goran Eriksson made several changes to his side with the crucial World Cup qualifier with Germany in mind.

A stunning long-range effort from Mark van Bommel flew beyond Nigel Martyn, while Manchester United’s new striker Ruud van Nistelrooy doubled their advantage.

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Netherlands 1-1 England – 2002

Darius Vassell got his England debut off to a dream start with a stunning overhead kick equaliser to earn his side a draw.

Patrick Kluivert had put the Dutch ahead, when his effort deflected off the outstretched leg of Sol Campbell, but England, who had Vassell up front alongside fellow debutant Michael Ricketts and Emile Heskey, battled back and were level on the hour.

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Netherlands 2-2 England – 2009

Jermain Defoe came off the bench to score twice for England, who had fallen behind to two first-half strikes from Dirk Kuyt and Van der Vaart, in a mixed showing ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.

David Beckham started the match and looked sharp, but was replaced at the break by Wright-Phillips, although it was the introduction of Defoe that turned the game for England.

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England 2-3 Netherlands – 2012

It would be three years before these two came together and it was well worth the wait unless you were English.

It was the Three Lions’ first match since Capello resigned and former defender Stuart Pearce was placed in charge.

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Scott Parker was given the captain’s armband for England, who fell behind to goals by Robben and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

With five minutes remaining, Gary Cahill and Ashley Young made it 2-2, but Robben won it in stoppage-time with a wonderful solo effort.

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England 1-2 Netherlands  – 2016

On a night when both teams paid tribute to the legendary Johan Cruyff, the Dutch did their former player proud with victory at Wembley, as they came from behind after Jamie Vardy had steered in a Kyle Walker cross.

Vincent Janssen scored from the spot five minutes after the break, following a handball by Danny Rose, before Luciano Narsingh scored the decisive goal.

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Netherlands 0-1 England – 2018

Jesse Lingard scored his first goal for England as they earned a deserved win in Amsterdam.

The win extended Southgate’s new-look side’s unbeaten run to seven matches and was their first win over the Ducth since Euro 96, as they continued to build towards the World Cup in Russia.

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Boleyn Ground 1904-2016: Farewell Upton Park. It will be "impossible" to recreate the Upton Park atmosphere and make the Olympic Stadium a "fortress", says West Ham manager Slaven Bilic.
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Manchester United's Champions League home woes continue as they fail to find the net for the fourth time this campaign and can't even muster a shot on target… while only goal this season came
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has received a three match ban after he hit a Rennes fan in the aftermath of their defeat in the French cup final. Rennes won the game on penalties. The Brazilian had scored PSG's second goal of the game at the Stade de France with little over 20 minutes played on
Neymar handed three-game ban for Rennes fan assault - AS.com

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Virgil van Dijk helped Liverpool win the Champions League in Madrid ESPN FC claim that the 27-year-old wants to further underline his commitment to the club by signing another new deal - surpassing the length of his current deal.
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Virgil van Dijk helped Liverpool win the Champions League in Madrid ESPN FC claim that the 27-year-old wants to further underline his commitment to the club by signing another new deal - surpassing the length of his current deal.
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Women's FA Cup final highlights: Man City 3-0 West Ham. Manchester City completed a domestic cup double as they eventually overpowered West Ham at Wembley to lift the Women's FA Cup for a second
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How Norwich can confirm their promotion to the Premier League on Good Friday Teemu Pukki strikes late to salvage point for promotion-chasing Canaries Norwich vs QPR live on talkSPORT 2
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Maren Mjelde's injury-time goal against Paris Saint-Germain spared the blushes of Chelsea keeper Ann-Katrin Berger and handed the Blues a Champions League semi-final against Lyon. Having dominated the first period, PSG scored two minutes into the second-half before a terrible own-goal by Berger levelled the tie.
PSG Women 2-1 Chelsea Women (Agg: 2-3): Maren Mjelde strikes

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Manchester United news: Gary Neville says 'really poor' Paul Pogba is playing how he was before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's arrival Written by: fpnews Posted on: April 17, 2019 Gary Neville criticised Paul Pogba's performance in Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.
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"Pogba's now playing how he was pre-Ole's arrival," Neville told beIN Sports. "I thought he was really poor, rolling his foot over the ball all the time, playing for himself, not popping it off and moving, didn't look interested at times. "But he's a great player, and can be a great player, he just needs to get that focus back."
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Chelsea 2-2 Burnley: David Luiz accuses Clarets of playing

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Champions League: Manchester City send cheeky tweet to Spurs about new stadium ahead of quarter-final tie The pair meet at the redeveloped White Hart Lane on Tuesday night in a mouthwatering all
Champions League: Manchester City send cheeky tweet to Spurs

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