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In Jesus Name: Jonathan Isaac Tears ACL Days After Standing For National Anthem
Source: Pool / Getty Jonathan Isaac stood for the national anthem, opting not to kneel in solidarity with his NBA brethren. Now he will be sitting down the rest of the season following a severe injury. In what is being described as one of the most ironic moments ever, Isaac, who didn’t rock a Black Lives Matter shooting shirt and passed on kneeling during the anthem, is out for the season following an ACL tear. Following the unfortunate turn of events on the court, Isaac gave an update to his fans tweeting: “IT IS WELL!!! 2 Kings 4! Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns I’m encouraged. Remember our God is not just a God of the hills but a God of the valleys! (2 Corinthians ch 4 vs 9!) MY COMEBACK WILL BE GREATER THAN MY SETBACK!!!! I STILL STAND IN JESUS NAME!!!!”...
Report: Bielsa wants to bring £18m Argentine centre-back to Leeds, Everton keen too
Report: Bielsa wants to bring £18m Argentine centre-back to Leeds, Everton keen too – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Radio Continental journalist Martin Flores, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to bring Feyenoord centre-back Marcos Senesi to Elland Road this summer. El Leeds de Bielsa esta tras un Central ex @SanLorenzo , y el apuntado es @senesimarcos .El ciclon tiene una plusvalía de una futura venta — Martin Flores A (@bochafa) August 4, 2020 The Whites could be without Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Ben White after his season-long loan at Yorkshire came to an end, and it appears that the Argentine boss is preparing a contingency plan. Seagulls manager Graham Potter has insisted that White isn’t for sale, and Leeds could bring in ...
Report: £50k-a-week player about to join Tottenham Hotspur
Report: £50k-a-week player about to join Tottenham Hotspur – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Telegraph, Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is on the brink of joining Tottenham Hotspur. It has been reported that talks between the Saints and Premier League rivals Tottenham have progressed this week. The report has claimed that the Denmark international – who earns £50,000 per week as salary, according to Spotrac.com – is on the brink of completing his move to Spurs. Stats Hojbjerg made 30 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Southampton during the 2019-20 campaign, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. The 24-year-old scored four goals and provided three assists in 31 league games for the Sai...
Report: Rangers want to lure striker away from Man. City, talks have taken place
Report: Rangers want to lure striker away from Man. City, talks have taken place – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sportsmail, Rangers have entered the race for the signature of Manchester City’s Charlie McNeill. The 16-year-old striker is wanted by Manchester United, RB Leipzig and Juventus, but Rangers are looking to offer him a chance of quickly progressing to the first-team ahead of others. McNeill has been with City for six years, but he is now on his way out following breakdown in talks over a new deal. View this post on Instagram Massive thank you to @mancity for everything over the past 6 years. It’s been such a pleasure to play with some amazing players and made some amazing friends to. Thanks to all the staff and players for helping me develop as a pl...
Rangers and Celtic can reportedly get midfielder compared to Paul Pogba for £1m
Rangers and Celtic can reportedly get midfielder compared to Paul Pogba for £1m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Steven Gerrard’s Rangers and Neil Lennon’s Celtic will reportedly have to pay £1 million to sign Aliou Traore from Manchester United. According to The Daily Mail, United are open to offers for Traore and will consider selling the young midfielder for £1 million plus a sell-on clause in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that the 19-year-old central midfielder has one year left on his current contract at United, who believe that they can afford to let him go this summer due to the abundance of players they have for that position. In June, France Football reported that bitter Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic want to sign the Frenchman this summer. Both...
‘This is sick’: 32-year-old responds to new Rangers signing’s Instagram post
‘This is sick’: 32-year-old responds to new Rangers signing’s Instagram post – originally posted on Sportslens.com Kemar Roofe has taken to Instagram to express his delight at joining Steven Gerrard’s Rangers. Rangers have signed former Leeds United striker Roofe from Anderlecht on a four-year contract, as announced on the Gers’ official website. The 27-year-old striker is over the moon to have switched to Rangers from Belgian side Anderlecht, and the former West Bromwich Albion man is looking forward to getting started for the Gers. Victor Anichebe knows Roofe from their days together at West Brom, and the 32-year-old former Everton and Sunderland striker has responded to his post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Delighted to be joining @rangersfc and can’t wait for my new ...
Journalist claims £7.22m per year offer made to reported Leeds target from Portuguese club
Journalist claims £7.22m per year offer made to reported Leeds target from Portuguese club – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United’s reported hopes of signing Edinson Cavani have taken a blow, according to a claim made by well-known and well-respected journalist Nicolo Schira on Twitter. ESPN Uruguay recently reported of interest in Cavani from Leeds, who have won promotion to the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign. The Uruguay international striker is a free agent at the moment, having left French giants Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The report claimed that Leeds have made contact with the 33-year-old former Palermo and Napoli star. The Whites’ owner Andrea Radrizzani himself suggested last month that he could make a move for Cavani again this summer, having tried...
Report: £100k-a-week Chelsea player has been offered to Leeds United
Report: £100k-a-week Chelsea player has been offered to Leeds United – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Get French Football News, Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has been offered to Leeds United. It has been reported that Leeds are being bombarded by a number of French agents who are offering their clients. The West Yorkshire club will play in the Premier League next season for the first time since 2004. The report has claimed that Chelsea striker Batshuayi is among hundreds of players who have been offered to Leeds Director of Football Victor Orta. Leeds United being bombarded by a number of French agents in recent days offering their clients to the club – Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) is one literally 100s of players being proposed to Director of Football Victor O...
Gary Lineker’s instant reaction as Fulham seal instant promotion to the Premier League
Gary Lineker's instant reaction as Fulham seal instant promotion to the Premier League – originally posted on Sportslens.com Fulham are back in the English Premier League after winning the Championship play-offs final at the expense of Brentford. Joe Bryan was the hero of the night, scoring twice with his two shots on target in both halves of extra time to hand Scott Parker’s side a crucial 2-0 victory. Fulham were the better side from start to finish and at both ends of the pitch, but they couldn’t find a way to score with their best finisher on the bench. Aleksandar Mitrovic was thrown into action towards the end of normal time, but it was a defender that delivered the goods. BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is happy to have Fulham back in the EPL, react...
Report: Rangers closing in on the signing of 20-goal striker after landing Roofe
Report: Rangers closing in on the signing of 20-goal striker after landing Roofe – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers have brought in English striker Kemar Roofe from Anderlecht on a four-year deal some hours ago, but manager Steven Gerrard wants more and another striker is expected to be signed in the coming days. Rangers have already announced Kemar Roofe as their new striker, but they’re closing in on the signing of Cedric Itten too, @TheAthleticUK understands. Scored 20 goals in 36 games last season. Swiss international. You’d expect movement on Morelos soon.https://t.co/4tjkwMpswa — Jordan Campbell (@JordanC1107) August 4, 2020 According to The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell, the Ibrox outfit are closing in on the signing of St Gallen striker Cedric Itten. Range...
Transfers roundup: Man United close to £70m attacker deal, Arsenal to offer contract to Brazilian
Transfers roundup: Man United close to £70m attacker deal, Arsenal to offer contract to Brazilian – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 2020 Premier League summer transfer window has entered its second week and it is evident that few clubs are making progress in terms of recruiting new players for their respective squads. Manchester City have yet to make any official announcement on the purchase of Ferran Torres, but reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Spaniard has already signed for the club on a five-year deal. Elsewhere, Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho could be reaching its conclusion. The Red Devils are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Dortmund to land the England international. Top Transfer Rumours: Manchester United have been in...
Leeds star Stuart Dallas gives verdict on Kemar Roofe joining Rangers
Leeds star Stuart Dallas gives verdict on Kemar Roofe joining Rangers – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United star Stuart Dallas has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Rangers bringing Kemar Roofe to Ibrox. As announced on Rangers’s official website, the Gers have signed former Leeds striker Roofe from Anderlecht on a four-year contract. Dallas, who can play as a winger or as a left-back, played with Roofe at Leeds, and the Northern Ireland international believes that Rangers have made a “great signing”. great signing. Buzzing for you @roofe Go and do your thing https://t.co/yOusZkWvQ8 — stuart dallas (@dallas_stuart) August 4, 2020 Good signing for Rangers Roofe struggled to make a huge impact at Anderlecht this past season, with the 27-year-old striker having...
