Sports World News of Monday, 29 August 2016Source: goal.comWenger: Xhaka can be Arsenal's new PetitArsene WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed the impact of Granit Xhaka on his side and sees similarities with ex-Gunner Emmanuel Petit. Summer signing Xhaka started against both Leicester City and Watford, with his performance at Vicarage Road particulalrly impressive. “He likes to sit, give good long balls and be available for the centre-backs. He has a good mixture of short and long balls, and in midfield it is important for us to sometimes stretch defenders. He has a good engine, good stature, he is good in the air and has a good balance in his game, he has a good short ball and a good long ball."
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Sports World News of Monday, 29 August 2016Source: goal.comAthletic may strengthen squad - ValverdeErnesto ValverdeAthletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde refused to rule out the possibility of signing new players after his side slipped to a second consecutive defeat of the LaLiga season. Athletic looked the more likely to score in the opening stages of the game, but failed to capitalise on Barcelona's mistakes – notably a poorly misplaced pass by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Valverde said: "We knew that they would get in trouble, and our intention was to take advantage of those moments. Athletic did not sign any new players during the close season, but Valverde claimed there was the potential for business to be done ahead of transfer deadline day. He said: "We might have a signing or a departure.
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Sports World News of Sunday, 28 August 2016Source: goal.comGriezmann: Atletico must improve or face relegation fightAntoine GriezmannAtletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann warned his team they would be battling LaLiga relegation unless they improve quickly. Diego Simeone's men were held for a second straight league game on Saturday, drawing 0-0 at newly promoted Leganes. Griezmann, who made his first appearance of the season, said Atletico needed improvement quickly. "If we continue like this, we will fight for relegation," he said. Griezmann returned for Atletico after starring for France at Euro 2016, where he won the golden boot with six goals.
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Sports World News of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: thecable.ngIt doesn’t make sense to work for Nigeria - Siasia fumesSamson SiasiaSamson Siasia, Olympic Bronze medal-winning coach, says he is “done” working for Nigeria. Let them eat their national team.”Siasia took the Under-20 team to the finals of both the 2005 U20 World Cup and the U-20 African Youth Championship. He also assisted Augustine Eguavoen in coaching the national team. Appointed national U-23 coach in January 2007, he coached the team to the Olympics final in 2008, losing to Argentina to secure silver. Earlier in 2008, the U-23 team won the inaugural Intercontinental Cup in Malaysia, with players selected from the domestic league defeating many teams headed for the 2008 summer Olympic games.
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Sports World News of Sunday, 28 August 2016Source: goal.comZaza to West Ham a done deal, says chairman's sonSimone ZazaSimone Zaza's move from Juventus to West Ham has been completed, according to the son of the Premier League side's co-owner. And the 25-year-old is set to join on an initial loan deal, with Jack Sullivan, son of David, revealing that it was a tough move to complete. pic.twitter.com/uocbGiTnXZ — Jack Sullivan (@jsullivanwhu) August 27, 2016Comments:This article has no comments yet, This article has no comments yet, be the first to comment"ZAZA signed," he tweeted. "Full details on [West Ham] website tomorrow [Sunday]. "He even posted a picture of the striker standing alongside the club's co-owner as proof of the completion.
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Sports World News of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: nannewsnigeria.comRio 2016: Three Kenya Olympic officials arrestedSports Minister Hassan WarioOne day after the Kenyan National Olympics Committee was disbanded because of alleged mismanagement, police on Friday arrested the man who served as secretary general of the committee. Francis K Paul was arrested after a search of his home by investigators who have been probing the alleged mismanagement of Kenya’s participation in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Police said the search led to the recovery of a batch of uniforms supplied by Nike but not distributed to the athletes who took part in the Olympics, which ended on Sunday. Sports Minister Hassan Wario said on Thursday in disbanding the committee that the mismanagement included “accommodation and travel mishaps, mishandling of the accreditation of the list of participants to the provision of kits that never reached the athletes.”The Kenyan Olympic team won 13 medals at the Rio games, which were the most successful ever for the country.
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Sports World News of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: BBCPalace grab late equaliser against BournemouthScott Dann (centre) scored five goals last seasonScott Dann's injury-time equaliser gave Crystal Palace their first point of the season against Bournemouth. Benteke needs timeCrystal Palace gave a Premier League debut to £27m-signing Benteke. Scott Dann has scored more Premier League goals than any other defender since the start of 2015-16 (6). Artur Boruc has saved the last three penalties he has faced in the Premier League. The Cherries have won only one of their last 11 Premier League games (D2 L8).
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Sports World News of Sunday, 28 August 2016Source: goal.comAguero: I'm not competing with IbrahimovicSergio AgueroSergio Aguero is happy with his start to the season, but insists he is not competing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic to become the Premier League top goalscorer. “Both Ibrahimovic and I have started the season in great shape, both scoring goals," he said. "But I'm not thinking about competing with him. The main goal in terms of trophies is to do well in the Champions League, then the Premier League and the rest of the trophies. It's difficult to win everything, but we have a great team to be able to win a trophy by the end of the season.
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Sports World News of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: BBCWenger confirms £52m double for ArsenalArsene WengerArsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal have signed Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi and Spanish striker Lucas Perez. The pair are set to cost Arsenal around £52m - taking the club's summer spending to almost £100m - and Wenger says he expects no more transfers before Wednesday's deadline. Former Everton centre-back Mustafi, 24, is set to sign a five-year contract from Valencia, for a fee in excess of £35m. Arsenal had already agreed to meet a 20m euro (£17.1m) clause to sign Deportivo La Coruna forward Perez, 27, who scored 17 goals in 37 games last season. Japanese striker Asano, who joined from Sanfrecce Hiroshima in July, will join Bundesliga side Stuttgart on a season-long loan.
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Wenger spends as Arsenal shineMuch like in previous seasons, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been under pressure from some Gunners fans to spend money in the transfer market. What the managers saidWatford manager Walter Mazzarri: "The second half we were good and should have scored more. At the moment we are not completely there physically and could see that in the second half. Watford have lost all seven of their games against Arsenal in the Premier League. The Hornets have now used 21 different players in the Premier League this season, with 17 different nationalities represented.
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Sports World News of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: BBCLeicester beat Swansea city 2 - 1Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy runs to his fans after scoring the first goal of the matchJamie Vardy scored his first goal of the season to help champions Leicester record their first win with victory over Swansea in very wet conditions. Vardy, who barely had a sniff of a chance in the opening two league games, gave Claudio Ranieri's side the lead with a very typical Leicester goal. The stats you need to knowRanieri has secured his 100th Premier League win as a manager, becoming the fifth non-British/Irish manager to reach this landmark. Vardy has become the third Leicester player to score 30 Premier League goals, after Muzzy Izzet and Emile Heskey (both 33). Vardy has now scored six times in his last seven Premier League games for the Foxes.
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Sports World News of Saturday, 27 August 2016Source: BBCChelsea beat Burnely 3 - 0Victor Moses scored the third goal for ChelseaChelsea continued their perfect start to the season with a comfortable victory over Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Scott Arfield shot wide for Burnley, but substitute Victor Moses wrapped up the win by sliding home a late finish. Victory means Chelsea are currently top of the table with nine points from three games. Hazard lights up Stamford BridgeTwo seasons ago, Hazard was arguably the best player in the Premier League as his 14 goals and nine assists helped Chelsea to win the title. If Chelsea are to win the title this season, they will need the winger at his best.
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