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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has warned Senegal not to underestimate Uganda as they bid to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Lions of Teranga are expected to be one of the contenders as the tournament moves into the knockout stages after beating Kenya 3-0 in their final Group C match, with Mane scoring twice. The 2019 Champions League winner, though, maintains Uganda’s performances so far have shown the Cranes will offer a stern test. “We saw...

Leicester have completed the £30million signing of Ayoze Perez from Newcastle. The forward has penned a four-year contract at the King Power Stadium to become Brendan Rodgers’ second summer capture. Rodgers had been looking for a versatile forward and PA understands the Foxes triggered Perez’s release clause. Perez told LCFC TV: “I’m very happy and very pleased. I’m very proud to be part of the Leicester family and I can’t wait to get started. https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1146736238881333250 “The club want to keep...

Midfielder Andre Gomes admits moving to Everton freed him from the pressure of playing for Barcelona and he hopes he can now flourish having signed a permanent deal. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Goodison Park after making 72 appearances in two years at the Nou Camp, half of which were as a substitute, following a £30million move from Valencia. While he relished the time playing alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta, he accepts the...

Belgian left-back Boli Bolingoli sought no assurances over Kieran Tierney’s future before signing for Celtic. And the 24-year-old will welcome the competition if the Scotland international stays at Parkhead beyond the summer transfer window. Bolingoli completed his move from Rapid Vienna on Wednesday night amid reports that Napoli are set to make an offer for his fellow left-back Tierney, who has been the subject of serious interest from Arsenal. Celtic were already looking for a left-back following the departure of...

Leeds have signed forward Rafa Mujica from Barcelona B on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old, who will initially link up with the club’s under-23 side, is Leeds’ fifth signing of the summer. Leeds said in a statement on their official website: “Leeds United can confirm the arrival of Rafa Mujica, who joins the club following the expiration of his contract at FC Barcelona. “Mujica has signed a three-year contract with the Whites, running until the summer of 2022.” Mujica scored...

Stunning pictures show the astonishing lengths a 'bored' lower league football groundsman went to create the perfect pitch.

It's official: Lampard back at Chelsea as head coach.

Freeman is the Blades’ first summer signing since winning automatic promotion to the Premier League.

The Spain Under-21 international left City last year but the Premier League champions are set to activate a £5.3million buy-back clause.