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      What did Jadon Sancho say about Erik ten Hag on Twitter?

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      ERIK TEN HAG wasn’t afraid to reveal why he axed Jadon Sancho from the squad who faced a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal – and the Englishman has hit back.Two late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus inspired the Gunners to a dramatic victory in Super Sunday’s clash at the Emirates.
      Declan Rice became Arsenal’s hero against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And Ten Hag insisted that Sancho was completely left out of the side due to his poor performances in training.
      The United gaffer said: “Jadon, on his performance in training, was not selected. 
      “You have to reach a level at Manchester United every day and we can make choices in the front line. So for this game he was not selected.”
      Sancho refused to keep quiet and took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the matter.
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      What did Jadon Sancho say about Erik ten Hag on Twitter?
      Sancho, 23, put out a statement on Twitter saying: “Please don’t believe everything you read! I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue.
      “I have conducted myself in training very well this week. I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into.
      “I have been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair! All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team.
      “I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players… I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!”
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      Jadon Sancho hit back at Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
      What next for Jadon Sancho?
      Jadon Sancho is set for showdown talks with United boss Erik ten Hag.
      And it has been claimed that the Dutchman will try to calm things down with his winger.
      But reports suggest that Sancho could be in line for a shock Saudi Arabia transfer. More

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      When can Sofyan Amrabat make his Man Utd debut, and what is his shirt number?

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      SOFYAN AMRABAT agreed to join Manchester United in a stunning deadline day transfer.The move is on a season-long loan from Fiorentina, with the option to buy for £17.2m at the end of the season.
      Sofyan Amrabat wore the No 34 at FiorentinaCredit: Reuters
      The Morocco midfielder said upon sealing the move: “It is a huge honour to become a Manchester United player.
      “I’ve had to be patient for this moment but I’m someone who always listens to my heart and now I am representing the club of my dreams.
      “I am a passionate player; I want to bring that energy to the squad, and I will put everything into every action I take for the team.
      “I know exactly how Erik ten Hag likes to work and what he needs from his players. His coaching and guidance developed me so much as a player earlier in my career.”
      But the midfield star will have to wait for his United debut.
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      When can Sofyan Amrabat make his Man Utd debut?
      Sofyan Amrabat CANNOT play against Arsenal this afternoon.
      This is because his registration for his loan move is yet to be completed, and will have missed Friday afternoon’s midday deadline to play this weekend.
      Amrabat is now set to make his United debut on Saturday, September 16 in the home clash against Brighton after the international break.
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      Sofyan Amrabat wore No 4 for Morocco at the World CupCredit: Getty
      What is Sofyan Amrabat’s shirt number?
      Amrabat currently does not have a shirt number at United.
      The club confirmed new numbers for summer signings and a change for Alejandro Garnacho, but said Amarabat’s one will be announced “in due course”.
      United said in a statement: “The squad number of our final deadline-day signing Amrabat will be revealed once his registration is completed following his loan move from Fiorentina.”
      The new numbers are:

      Amrabat wore No 4 for Morocco at the World Cup last winter, and was No 34 at Fiorentina. More

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      Is the transfer window closed? All info as Premier League clubs battle it out for last-minute deals on deadline day

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      TRANSFER deadline day is one of the most exciting days of the summer – but fans want to know if the window has been slammed SHUT!The British transfer fee record has been smashed TWICE this year with Arsenal forking out £105million on Declan Rice before Chelsea swooped up Moises Caicedo for £115m.
      Chelsea signed Moises Caicedo for £115mCredit: Getty
      Arsenal splashed the cash on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien TimberCredit: Rex
      And even more money was spent on deadline day such as Manchester United completing a loan deal for Sofyan Amrabat.
      While Spurs have secured the services of former Nottingham Forest attacker Brennan Johnson to replace England legend Harry Kane.
      Overseas, Jude Bellingham finally completed his move to Real Madrid and Lionel Messi made the switch from PSG to Inter Miami.
      But can anymore deals be done?
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      Is the transfer window closed?
      The summer transfer window is officially CLOSED.
      It opened on Wednesday, June 14 and closed TONIGHT – Friday, September 1 at 11pm BST.
      When does the summer transfer window close for other European leagues?
      To ensure there is harmony between the leagues across Europe, transfer window dates are set after discussions between the EFL, DFL Serie A, La Liga and LFP.
      The other European league window dates are below:
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      La Liga: July 3, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Serie A: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Bundesliga: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023
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      When does the Saudi Pro League transfer window close?

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      DEADLINE DAY is finally here – but not necessarily for the clubs in the Saudi Pro League.Teams in the Middle East have been spending big this summer courtesy of the country’s Public Investment funding.
      Al-Hilal are paying Neymar over £100million a year for his servicesCredit: Rex
      And it has led to the likes of Al Hilal luring Brazilian superstar Neymar to the club.
      While Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Fabinho are now all part of the Al-Ittihad squad.
      But fans are now itching to know when the Saudi transfer window closes as the Middle East sides continue to circle for some of Europe’s top talent.
      When does the Saudi Pro League transfer window close?
      The Saudi League’s website has confirmed that teams have until Thursday, September 7 to get their last deals done.
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      However, there has been some confusion over the deadline day as FIFA listed the Saudi Pro League’s cut-off point as Wednesday, September 20.
      Either way, the Saudi sides have a longer period to sign players with the window shutting TONIGHT – Friday, September 1, for most of Europe.
      And this means that clubs in the Middle East can still bolster their squads while everyone else has to wait until January.
      What has been said about the Saudi Pro League?
      Al-Ittihad are reportedly preparing a world record £200million bid for Liverpool legend Mo Salah but Jurgen Klopp is adamant that the Egyptian star will stay at the club.
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      Klopp also said: “The influence of Saudi Arabia is massive at the moment.
      “Pretty much the worst thing, I think, is that the transfer window in Saudi Arabia is open three weeks longer. If I am right, I heard something like that, then at least in Europe, that’s not helpful.
      “UEFA or FIFA must find solutions for that. But in the end, at this moment, I don’t know exactly what will happen. It’s already influential for us, but we will have to learn to deal with it…
      “Time will show.” More

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      When will the Champions League group stage fixtures be revealed?

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      THERE’S nothing quite like Champions League nights – and fans are itching to find out when the group stage fixtures will be revealed.Manchester United have been paired in a tricky group with European giants Bayern Munich.
      Manchester United have drawn Bayern Munich in Group ACredit: Reuters
      Arsenal will take part in Group B against Sevilla, while holders Manchester City are all set to go up against RB Leipzig once again.
      And Newcastle’s return to European football consists of trips to Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.
      But fans are still yet to know what the actual fixture dates are.
      When will the Champions League fixtures be revealed?
      The Champions League group fixtures will be announced on Friday, September 1 or Saturday, September 2, according to reports.
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      However, the full schedule dates for the competition has been revealed.
      Champions League schedule
      Group Stage

      Matchday 1: Sept. 19/20, 2023 
      Matchday 2: Oct. 3/4, 2023 
      Matchday 3: Oct. 24/25, 2023
      Matchday 4: Nov. 7/8, 2023 
      Matchday 5: Nov. 28/29, 2023 
      Matchday 6: Dec. 12/13, 2023

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      Knockout Stages

      Round of 16: Feb. 13/14/20/21, 2024 and March 5/6/12/13, 2024 
      Quarterfinals: April 9/10 and 16/17, 2024 
      Semifinals: April 30/May 1, 2024 and May 7/8, 2024 
      Final: June 1, 2024

      What are the groups?
      Newcastle face the toughest group for the English sides in this year’s Champions League competition.
      The Champions League group stage has been announced More

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      Who is Champions League draw star Giorgio Marchetti?

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      GIORGIO Marchetti is well known in the footballing world, with a career spanning decades.He has worked in the sport since the 1980s, but who is he?
      Giorgio Marchetti is known for drawing football teamsCredit: AFP
      Who is Giorgio Marchetti?
      Giorgio Marchetti is best known as the person who conducts the draws for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League throughout the campaign.
      Before this job he has had quite the career in the footballing industry.
      The Italian started off as a sports manager in the football league.
      At the beginning of 2004, with the new management of Lars-Christer Olsson as general manager, he was called by the European confederation to be the marketing and commercial director.
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      What does Giorgio Marchetti do at UEFA?
      Marchetti’s work at UEFA began in 2007 when he became director of all UEFA club and country competitions.
      In December 2016, he became Director of Sport and was promoted to the position of UEFA Deputy Secretary General.
      Due to being director of competitions he assisted in carrying out the draws for all UEFA competitions.
      He is recognised for conducting the draws for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
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      Marchetti has earned quite a following from the job, with supporters often tweeting their support during the draw for each competition.
      Speaking to the Daily Star about his role at UEFA, Giorgio admitted that he feels pressure when he draws the teams for each competition.
      He explained: “You feel huge pressure when you are live to deliver something which catches such eager attention among worldwide football fans.
      “What I try to do is to avoid thinking about anything which is not what’s happening on stage and following our procedure correctly. That’s not always easy, at times I feel I would need some kind of zen technique…”
      Is Giorgio Marchetti married and does he have children?
      Yes, Marchetti is married and has children.
      He is married to Matilde and the pair have three children together, Andrea, Davide and Matteo.
      The family live in Nyon, which is the city where UEFA is based. More

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      Who is Champions League draw host Pedro Pinto?

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      THE UEFA Champions League draw is a yearly event which determines the group stages and subsequent games for the upcoming season.Pedro Pinto hosts the annual draw with UK sports journalist and broadcaster Reshmin Chowdhury.
      Pedro Pinto is a sports journalist and presenter who hosts the UEFA Champions League DrawCredit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
      Who is Pedro Pinto?
      Pedro Pinto is a sports journalist and presenter. 
      He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, on January 28, 1975.
      Pinto moved to the US for college and graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in communications and marketing.
      Upon graduating Pinto began his career as a TV presenter, hosting programmes back in Portugal.
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      He eventually landed a role as sports anchor and correspondent with CNN International, moving to Atlanta, Georgia.
      After a brief return to Portuguese television, Pinto took up another role with CNN, this time in London.
      In this job he interviewed major sports stars such as tennis legends Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, as well as football’s Sir Alex Ferguson and Pelé.
      Pinto is also a businessman.
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      He is the founder and CEO of Empower Sports, a sports communications agency with offices in Lisbon, London and São Paulo.
      As of August 2023, Pinto lists his job as founder, CEO, and director of communications at Empower Sports, and broadcaster and executive producer at ELEVEN SPORTS HQ.
      Pinto is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish and has a “good working knowledge” of French, according to his LinkedIn.
      What does Pedro Pinto do at UEFA?
      In 2013, Pinto left CNN for a second time, this time to take the job of Chief of Press at UEFA.
      The following year, he was named Chief of Communications and Media and in 2017 he became UEFA’S Managing Director of Communications.
      In this last role he served as an official spokesman for the organisation and oversaw editorial content on all UEFA digital and social media platforms.
      Although he left his Managing Director of Communications role in 2018, Pinto has stayed involved with UEFA and still hosts the Champions League draws.
      The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage draw is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 31, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. More

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      Cole Palmer salary: What is the footballer’s net worth?

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      COLE Palmer is a rising star when it comes to his football career.During the early stages of the 2023/24 season, he is set to make the move from Manchester City to Chelsea, but what is his salary?
      Cole Palmer is known for his football careerCredit: Alamy
      What is Cole Palmer’s salary at Manchester City?
      Cole Palmer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City.
      He signed a five year and £3,500,000 contract with the club in 2021.
      This included an annual average salary of £700,000.
      In 2023, Palmer earns a base salary of £1,040,000, which is around £25,000 a week.
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      He has supported the team since he was a child and joined City at under-eight level and progressed through the Academy age groups before captaining the under-18s during the 2019–20 season.
      On 30 September, 2020, Palmer made his first-team debut for City in a 3–0 away win over Burnley.
      How much could Cole Palmer earn at Chelsea?
      In August 2023, Chelsea showed interest in Palmer.
      The Blue’s initial bid of £35million for the winger faced rejection but the bid is expected to rise to £45million.
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      Reports suggest that Palmer’s earning would go up significantly if he were to transfer to Chelsea.
      An exact figure has not yet been released.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been trying to add another attacking player to his squad since losing Christopher Nkunku to a long-term knee injury.
      Who is Cole Palmer?
      Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Wythenshawe.
      As well as his successful career at Manchester City, Palmer also represented the England national under-17 team at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
      On August 27, 2021, Palmer received his first call up for the England Under-21s.
      He managed to score a goal on his debut in a 2–0 win over Kosovo in 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
      On June 14, 2023, Palmer was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship which they went on to win. More