Sebastian Coates endured a terrible game in Sporting’s defeat at the hands of Rio Ave.
Sporting Lisbon defender Sebastian Coates endured a nightmare evening as he conceded three penalties and was sent off in his side’s 3-2 defeat to Rio Ave on Saturday.
The former Liverpool man fouled the same player Mehdi Taremi three times for the penalty incidents.
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Coates received his first yellow card after conceding a spot kick within the first six minutes of the match…

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James Rodriguez seemed frozen out at Real Madrid, but after starting their last match, does the Colombian have a place in Zinedine Zidane’s squad?
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TOP STORY: Real set sights on Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes was a target for several English clubs this summer, chiefly Manchester United, but it would appear as though the sought-after midfielder is closing in on a move to Real Madrid.
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James Rodriguez seemed frozen out at Real Madrid, but after starting their last match, does the Colombian have a place in Zinedine Zidane’s squad?
The Premier League transfer window has closed, but the rest of Europe remains open for business until Monday. Plus, it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.
TOP STORY: Real Madrid set sights on Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes was a target for several English clubs this summer, chiefly Manchester United, but it would appear as though the sought-after midfielder is closing in on a move to Real Madrid.
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Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe

Why did Prem teams spend less this window?

Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?

This…

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The Premier League transfer window has closed, but the rest of Europe remains open for business. Plus, it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.

Ex-Man Utd target Fernandes could go to Real
Sporting CP are looking to cash in on star midfielder Bruno Fernandes, and AS claims the Portuguese club have offered the playmaker to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines how a potential loan move to Roma could be the solution to Alexis Sanchez’s struggles at Manchester United.

Ian Darke says Manchester United won’t be letting Paul Pogba leave Old Trafford due to their lack of depth and experience in the midfield.

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Manchester United ended their interest in Bruno Fernandes because of concerns the midfielder loses possession too much, sources have told ESPN FC.
United looked at Fernandes as a potential option to boost their midfield after an impressive season that saw the Portugal international score 31 goals for Sporting Lisbon.
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However, the club’s recruitment team voiced concerns about the 24-year-old’s passing statistics — highlighting…

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Bruno Fernandes looks set to stay at Sporting Lisbon for the time being after discussions with interested Premier League clubs broke down, sources have told ESPN FC.

Fernandes, the sought-after Portuguese midfielder, was linked with a move in this transfer window with Sporting wanting a fee in the region of €70 million.

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But amid interest from Manchester…

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After Eric Bailly’s injury against Tottenham, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United’s needs at the centre-back position are more dire than ever.

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Marcos Rojo will consider a move away from Manchester United if he believes first team opportunities at Old Trafford will be limited next season, sources have told ESPN FC.
Rojo impressed head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in training during the tour of Australia and the Far East, and after playing the first 45 minutes of the victory over Tottenham in Shanghai, the Man United manager said the defender had “taken his chance.”
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TOP STORY: Man United make £50m bid for Fernandes

Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer — and according to the Daily Mirror it’s now all systems go.
It is reported that United have lodged a bid of £50 million to finally…

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines Manchester United’s transfer needs and explains why their summer dealings will all hinge on Paul Pogba.
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TOP STORY: Man United reach agreement with Fernandes
Earlier this week, ESPN FC sources reported that Manchester United had stepped up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Based on the latest from Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira, those efforts have borne fruit with United…

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines Manchester United’s transfer needs and explains why their summer dealings will all hinge on Paul Pogba.
The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below.
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TOP STORY: Man United reach agreement with Fernandes
Earlier this week, ESPN FC sources reported that Manchester United had stepped up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Based on the latest from Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira, those efforts have borne fruit, with…

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