AFPSpurs' League Cup tie postponed due to coronavirus
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Yahoo SportsCoronavirus: Tottenham's League Cup match called off after Leyton Orient players test positive for COVID-19
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NBC SportsPremier League statement on fans not being reintroduced
Premier League say they "will continue to work with government to bring supporters safely back into grounds as soon as possible."
AFPReturn of fans to English stadiums on hold: UK PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that the planned return of spectators to sports venues in England could be on hold for six months due to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.
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Roma issued with loss for using ineligible player
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AFPDe Bruyne urges Man City to make fast start in title race
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AFPRennes goalkeeper Mendy on brink of Chelsea switch
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AFPUS star Alex Morgan targets WSL glory with Tottenham
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The Associated PressThe Latest: Atlético Madrid defender Giménez has COVID-19
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NBC SportsLuis Suarez facing police investigation in Italy
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NBC SportsUK government postpones plan to reintroduce fans
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AFPMarseille allege Neymar made racist remarks towards Japan's Sakai
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AFPLuis Suarez suspected of cheating on Italian exam
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Reuters VideosInter sign midfielder Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros
SHOWS: BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 27, 2020) (LA LIGA HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 1. ARTURO VIDAL WEARING FACE MASK BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 11, 2020) (LA LIGA HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 2. VIDAL GIVING THUMBS UP 3. VIDAL COMPLETING DRILL BY SHOOTING AT GOAL BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2020) (BARCA TV - DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 4. VIDAL DURING BUNGEE EXERCISE LISBON, PORTUGAL (FILE - AUGUST 13, 2020) (UEFA - NO RESALES. NO COMMERCIAL USE. MUST ON-SCREEN COURTESY "©UEFA 2020) 5. VARIOUS OF VIDAL DURING RONDO DRILL BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - AUGUST 31, 2020) (BARCA TV - DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 6. VARIOUS OF VIDAL JOGGING BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 13, 2020) (LA LIGA HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 7. VARIOUS OF VIDAL GOING THROUGH DRILLS BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 8, 2020) (BARCA TV - DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 8. VIDAL DOING KEEPIE UPPIES JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (FILE - JANUARY 8, 2020) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL) 9. VIDAL AMONG TEAM MATES DURING RONDO DRILL STORY: Inter Milan have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal for one million euros ($1.17 million) on a permanent deal, the two clubs announced on Tuesday (September 22). Vidal, who joined Barca from Bayern Munich in 2018, will be reunited with Inter coach Antonio Conte, who signed him for Juventus in 2011 and where he stayed until 2015. "The Italian club will pay Barcelona 1 million euros in variables," Barcelona said in a statement https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1837747/agreement-with-inter-milan-for-the-transfer-of-arturo-vidal. "Barcelona would like to publicly express their gratitude to Arturo Vidal for his commitment and dedication and wishes him all the best for the future." Vidal made 96 appearances for Barca in two seasons, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions, helping the Spanish side win the La Liga title in 2018-19. ($1 = 0.8516 euros) (Production: Andy Ragg)
AFP'Warrior' Vidal joins Inter to continue Barcelona exodus
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Reuters VideosMorgan delighted with last minute Spurs move
PLEASE NOTE - SOUNDBITES OVERLAYED WITH VIDEO AT TIMES SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (RECENT) (SPURS TV - MUST COURTESY 'SPURS TV') 1. ALEX MORGAN IN NUMBER 13 SHIRT 2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "I'm really happy, I mean it's pretty awesome to meet the girls already and be in with the team. Just to be part of this organisation is pretty incredible. The rich history and the fact that the women's team has continued to improve year after year, I'm really happy to take this next step in my career." 3. MORGAN SITTING DOWN AT TRAINING SESSION 4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "Actually everything happened really fast. I was spending time in Orlando with my team in the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) and it just hit me that I needed consistent games, consistent training, for an entire season. And Tottenham is obviously a huge club that was on my radar and within less than 48 hours we were able to get the deal signed and completed, and within 48 hours after that I'm pretty sure I landed here." 5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "You know I've just heard so many great things about the WSL (Women's Soccer League) and obviously there's been some huge signings in the recent years, and some of my team mates from the U.S. national team have come over, and the positive feedback I've gotten from a lot of my team mates and players that I know who are playing here. "I wanted to challenge myself and play in a different league than I'm used to, and just joining Spurs so spontaneously almost at last minute at the deadline right before the transfer close, there was just a lot of adrenaline and excitement as well that went along with that." 6. MORGAN POSING FOR PHOTOGRAPHER 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "I can't really think too much in the future without really sitting down for a long period of time and I don't have that amount of time to make that decision so drastic for my family, so whether that's three months, six months or even further, I'll take it one step at a time right now." 8. MORGAN TRAINING STORY: New Tottenham Hotspur Women signing Alex Morgan said she is delighted her whirlwind move to the London club went through so quickly. Spurs signed United States international and twice World Cup winner Alex Morgan on a season-long deal just days before the transfer window closed, leaving the 31-year-old little time to think about the decision. However speaking in London after training with her new team mates, Morgan said she was happy to make the move. "Just to be part of this organisation is pretty incredible. The rich history and the fact that the women's team has continued to improve year after year, I'm really happy to take this next step in my career," she said. "Tottenham is obviously a huge club that was on my radar and within less than 48 hours we were able to get the deal signed and completed, and within 48 hours after that I'm pretty sure I landed here." Morgan joins the north London club from National Women's Soccer League side Orlando Pride where she spent four seasons. An Olympic gold medallist, Morgan has scored 107 goals and grabbed 43 assists in 169 games for the U.S. and won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019. Morgan is the fifth high-profile U.S. international to join the WSL this season after Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis signed for Manchester City while Tobin Heath and Christen Press joined Manchester United. American players have looked to the WSL in search of more game time after the NWSL season in the U.S. was truncated this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan joins fellow Pride team mates Shelina Zadorsky and Alanna Kennedy, who also joined Spurs on loan in August. (Production: Andy Ragg)
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AFPPSG submit Neymar-Alvaro video to league: reports
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NBC SportsSerie A wrap: ‘Benjamin Button’ Zlatan nabs 2; McKennie debuts for Juve
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Headlines
- Raúl Jiménez scores again, but Manchester City tops Wolves
- USMNT’s McKennie helps Juventus, Ronaldo win Serie A opener
- Liverpool tops 10-man Chelsea on Sadio Mané's two goals
- Leicester City invokes the Undertaker in announcing signing of Cengiz Ünder
- Tottenham spanks Southhampton as Son Heung-min scores four goals (video)
Premier League Standings
| Rank | Premier League | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 13 | 2 | -1 | 3 | |
| 14 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 15 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 16 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 17 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 18 | 2 | -4 | 0 | |
| 19 | 2 | -4 | 0 | |
| 20 | 2 | -6 | 0 | |
| Key | ||||
| Champions League (League Winners): Leicester City | ||||
| Champions League (League Position): Everton, Arsenal, Liverpool | ||||
| Europa Cup (League Position): Crystal Palace | ||||
| Relegation (League Position): Fulham, Southampton, West Bromwich Albion |
