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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Manchester United have been through “tough times” recently, but has claimed that it will benefit his young players in “Solskjaer: Man Utd youngsters will benefit from 'tough times'”

Click:燈飾 Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has “sent a message” to club chairman Daniel Levy advising him to make a move for Ajax “Van der Vaart urges Tottenham chairman Levy to try and sign Ajax 'sensation' Ziyech”

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has explained his ‘rugby tackle’ on Wilfried Zaha in the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Arsenal were 2-0 up inside “'I had to do it' – Guendouzi explains 'rugby tackle' on Crystal Palace winger Zaha”

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde insists any problems within the team will be resolved privately following recent comments made by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The German goalkeeper “Valverde backs Barca players to solve problems 'within the club' after Ter Stegen comments”

Sevilla forward Javier Hernandez hopes to give coach Julen Lopetegui selection headaches with his performances for the club after netting his first goal in their “Chicharito happy to give Sevilla boss Lopetegui selection headache”

Cristiano Ronaldo has spurred on the next generation of Portuguese footballers with new pairs of boots each and an inspirational message. Portugal’s under-17 women’s team “Cristiano Ronaldo gives gifts and sends heartwarming message to Portugal's under-17 women's team”

Heading into Sunday afternoon, it looked like a rough weekend for Mexicans in Europe. However, standout performances from Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez and Jesus ‘Tecatito’ Corona added some lipstick to the pig. “Mexicans in Europe: Chicharito goal, Tecatito assist add spice to weekend”

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale admits that he spends much of his life in his “own bubble”, so much so that he could not name “Bale: I don't know who the Prime Minister is – I'm only interested in golf!”

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka should be stripped of the captaincy, shut his mouth and work hard to win back respect, says former Gunners ace Emmanuel Petit. “'Just shut your mouth and work' – Petit's advice for under-fire Arsenal captain Xhaka”

Yaya Toure has urged footballers and FIFA to get “serious” about tackling racism in the game. The former Barcelona and Manchester City star has been “'They are always talking' – Yaya Toure blasts England's racism reaction”