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Pogba's move to Juve is not happening

May 04, 2020

Paul Pogba’s long-rumoured return to Juventus will not happen this summer as the Serie A club are unable to meet the Frenchman’s wage demands.

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Juve’s director went as far as to say that no club will be able to pay Pogba’s salary, as they’ve all taken a massive financial hit as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Pogba continues to be linked with a move away from Man United, with the player reportedly available for as little as around 60 million pounds.

Inter Milan, PSG and Real Madrid are some of the others said to be interested in his services.

Spurs eye Rakitic

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Tottenham have been linked with a summer move for Barcelona’s Croatian star Ivan Rakitic.

The 32 year old midfielder is entering the final year of his contract with Barca, and has been linked with an exit.

Juventus, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are also interested in his services, although Spurs are believed to be the frontrunners for his signature.

EPL strugglers want relegation removed

A growing number of Premier League clubs say they’re willing to play the remaining fixtures of the season at neutral venues, but only if relegation is removed.

They feel it is unfair to play in such different conditions when there is the risk of them going down.

It come after Brighton  - who are two points above the drop zone – said that using neutral venues may affect the integrity of the league.

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Premiership sides have already been told that the season will only be completed, if the remaining games are played at up to 10 neutral stadiums around the UK.

Shuttlers raring to go...

Our national shuttlers are keen to get back to action as soon as possible.

The BAM says its already sent a request to the National Sports Council, for their elite players to be allowed to resume training at the Malaysian Badminton Academy, having been disrupted by the Covid-19 outbreak.

The governing body says this is to help the shuttlers prepare for several big tournaments scheduled for later this year, including the Thomas and Uber Cup finals in October.