August 2019 – FortuneBet News

LONDON DERBY PREVIEW

by LuMi - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 0228

Arsenal and Tottenham battle each other for a morale-boosting victory in a potentially thrilling Premier League derby. Losses for Arsenal and Tottenham last weekend are set to add extra spice to the always feisty north London derby at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners were comfortably outdone by a Mohamed Salah-inspired Liverpool

Luis Enrique’s daughter Xana passes away after cancer battle

by LuMi - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 0272

The former Barça and Spain manager shared the tragic news of his nine-year-old daughter who had been suffering from bone cancer for five months. The former manager of the Spain national team and Barcelona, Luis Enrique, has announced on Twitter the death of his daughter Xana. The

Zidane hoping for one final push to sign Paul Pogba

by LuMi - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 0198

Manchester United have not signed a substitute for Pogba but Zizou hasn't lost hope. After the recent attacks by fans, Pogba regrets not pushing more to leave Zidane still harbours hope that Real Madrid will make one final attempt to sign Paul Pogba in the four days that

Virgil van Dijk beats Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to be named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year

by LuMi - August 29, 2019August 30, 2019 0191

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has been named UEFA Men's Player of the Year for 2018/19. The 28-year-old Holland international beat Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus to win the award after playing a starring role for Liverpool in their triumphant Champions League campaign. The former Celtic and Southampton

Ajax, Bruges, Slavia make Champions League group stage

by LuMi - August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 0265

After dominating the first half against the dogged Cypriot side, Mexican midfielder Alvarez put Ajax ahead just before the break, heading home Hakim Ziyech's superb free kick. A goal by midfielder Edson Alvarez on his first start and a brilliant strike by Dusan Tadic fired Ajax

US Open: Hurting Novak Djokovic, slow-starting Roger Federer advance to next round

by LuMi - August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 0215

Defending champion Novak Djokovic fought through shoulder pain to reach the third round of the rain-hit US Open on Wednesday while Roger Federer shook off another slow start to advance. Roger Federer overcame his second consecutive sluggish start to defeat Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 3-6 6-2

Liverpool lead 32-team Champions League draw on Thursday

by LuMi - August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 0313

UEFA restrictions in the draw prevent teams from the same country being in the same group, and keeps Russian and Ukrainian teams apart due to political tensions. Ajax has completed the 32-team Champions League lineup that sees Liverpool spearhead another English challenge in the group-stage draw

HASENHUTTL DOUBTS REDMOND FITNESS FOR UNITED CLASH

by Moshood Akinleye - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 0171

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl does not yet know if Nathan Redmond will be available to face Manchester United this weekend after the midfielder hobbled out of Southampton’s 1-0 win over Fulham. Teenager Michael Obafemi scored his first goal of the season on his first start to secure the Saints a place in the third round of

SANCHEZ REMAINS UNITED HIGHEST PAID PLAYER DESPITE LOAN MOVE TO INTER MILAN

by Moshood Akinleye - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 0200

Manchester United's forward, Alexis Sanchez might remain the highest paid player at the club despite his impending move to Inter Milan, reports confirmed. Terms of the Chilean's deal were agreed on Tuesday night according to BBC Sport, with Manchester United ready to off-load their expensive flop. Sanchez will be loaned to the Nerazzurri

Barcelona agree Neymar fee with Paris Saint-Germain

by LuMi - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 0271

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly agreed a fee for Neymar, although there is still work to be done in order to finalise a transfer. After the two parties met in France on Tuesday, Barca official Javier Bordas suggested that progress had been made towards a deal being concluded before September