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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of free agent Willian following his departure from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The Brazilian winger, who turned 32 last Sunday, has signed a three-year deal with Mikel Arteta s side.

He announced his departure from Chelsea last week after seven years at Stamford Bridge following the expiration of his contract.

Willian missed the recent FA Cup final against Arsenal, with Blues head coach Frank Lampard citing an injury sustained in training ahead of the match as the cause of his absence.

Reports have indicated Chelsea were willing to offer Willian a two-year contract but that he was holding out for one more season, which Arsenal have offered.

The 2019-20 campaign was Willian s most productive at Stamford Bridge …

Jamie Vardy has not discussed with his Leicester City team-mates the possibility of representing England again, team-mate Ben Chilwell has said.

The 32-year-old effectively retired from international duty in August 2018 to focus solely on club football with Leicester.

He leads the Premier League scoring charts with 11 goals this season and England boss Gareth Southgate has left the door open for a return to the international scene.

However, Chilwell, who is part of the Three Lions squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers with Montenegro and Kosovo, is unsure if Vardy is interested in a recall.

Vardy is his own person, as everyone knows, he said at Tuesday s news conference. 

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Having gone 2-0 down to Belgium in the first half due to goals from Yannick Carrasco and Romelu Lukaku, France bounced back after the break to win the UEFA Nations League semifinal, courtesy of Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe from the spot and Theo Hernandez.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was thrilled with the game, and expressed plenty of respect for the defeated team.

It was a beautiful comeback, beautiful game and a beautiful victory.

Paul Pogba gave a passionate post-match interview after France pulled off a comeback from two goals down to beat Belgium to reach the UEFA Nations League final

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VfL Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs has confirmed the club s interest in signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku this summer.

Lukaku, 21, tallied 15 goals and six assists in 33 English Premier League appearances while on loan at Everton last term and has already hinted he may leave Stamford Bridge when the transfer window re-opens on 1 July.

You know Chelsea, every year they buy a new top striker, Lukaku said, per . I remember coming into the dressing room last year and seeing Samuel Eto o and Demba Ba and going, Woah! What s happening here?

But no problem. Many clubs are interested in me. At this stage, I have to look to myself. I have to play a good World Cup. That s very interesting for all the players looking for a transfer. And I must b…

Coaches with contrasting fortunes in the UEFA Champions League meet again on Tuesday as Chelsea and Galatasaray seek a quarter-final place.

Jose Mourinho s Chelsea took an early lead during the first leg of the last-16 tie in Istanbul through Fernando Torres.

Mourinho is a two-time winner of European football s major prize, with Porto and Inter in 2004 and 2010 respectively, and is looking to become the first manager to lift the trophy with three different clubs.

However, a shrewd tactical change by Galatasaray coach Roberto Mancini brought his side back into the contest and Aurelien Chedjou found the net from close range to earn a deserved 1-1 draw.

Mancini s successful reshuffle marked a rare moment of Champions League inspiration for the Italian, a winner of m…

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini believes his lack of popularity is because he is linked with David Moyes failed tenure as manager.

Fellaini was Moyes first major signing when he took over from Alex Ferguson in 2013 but has retained a key role under Louis van Gaal.

The Belgium international is often the subject of ire from the United faithful, and at times has been booed when being substituted off or on the pitch.

Fellaini said he struggles to understand why he is always associated with United s worst performances but tries not to let it bother him.

My family care more than me, Fellaini told the Telegraph.

I am a professional, so I have to deal with it. I try not to listen. Sometimes it is difficult, but that is football and playin…

Chelsea star N Golo Kante has been named the 2017 Footballer of the Year by Football Writers Association (FWA), beating team-mate Eden Hazard and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli to the award.

Kante is set to win his second consecutive Premier League title this season, having helping Leicester City become champions prior to his Stamford Bridge move.

The France international was also named PFA Players Player of the Year for his performances in 2016-17.

The FWA revealed Kante and runner-up Hazard had combined for over 65 per cent of the total votes cast in his latest triumph.

It is a fantastic honour to win this award, Kante said.

With so many great players in this Chelsea squad and in the Premier League, for the Football Writers Association to na…

Robert Lewandowski scored two stunning goals as Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-0 at Camp Nou to bounce back from El Clasico disappointment.

Barca lost their first clash with bitter rivals Real Madrid this season on Sunday, but they quickly shook off that defeat as Villarreal were swept aside on Thursday.

Three first-half goals in a seven-minute spell left the Yellow Submarine all at sea, with Lewandowski netting a couple of brilliant efforts before Ansu Fati ensured it was essentially game over before the break.

Villarreal never threatened any kind of turnaround, as Xavi s side eased the pressure that had started to build following a run of just one win in four games.

After a frustrating opening half-hour, a moment of magic brought about the first goal with …

Sought-after Argentinean Javier Pastore will be staying with Palermo, according to club chairman Maurizio Zamparini.

Pastore, 21, has impressed for the Serie A side since joining from Argentine outfit Huracan in 2009 and is a reported target for some of Europe s biggest clubs. But it looks as if he could be staying in Italy for at least another season, with Zamparini setting an asking price of close to 60 million euros.

Pastore wants to remain at Palermo, Zamparini told Gazzetta dello Sport. He is a very intelligent man, who wants to improve. He has decided to remain with us for another year.

I have already turned down a 50 million-euro offer for Pastore. Even if Chelsea were to make an offer this year, he would not move.

Barcelona already made an o…

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said his side will be at full strength for the Champions League final after defeating Schalke.

United accounted for their Bundesliga opponents 6-1 on aggregate thanks to a 4-1 demolition in the second leg of the semi-final tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with Ferguson fielding a largely second-string side that had nine of 11 players missing from the side that took on Arsenal in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Ferguson said United will have no excuses should they come up short against Barcelona on May 28 at Wembley in what will be a rematch of the European final from 2009, and intimated he would be selecting the best team available to tackle the La Liga club.

I think it will be a fantastic final. It is some wee…