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Premier League

The Unexpected Hobbies of Famous Footballers

You would be surprised to find that in-between hectic training sessions and attending matches all around the world, many footballers also have normal lives just like you and I. In fact, many footballers enjoy spending their spare time doing anything but playing football and some have particularly bizarre hobbies.

Premier League

Footballers who love to gamble in casinos

There have been many footballers over the years who love to have a gamble. They head to casinos though because betting on their own sport is not allowed and can lead to lengthy bans particularly in English football.

Ligue 1

Neymar's desire praised by Leonardo amid ongoing doubts over PSG future

Leonardo was asked about Neymar following Paris Saint-Germain's 4-0 rout of Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

China media warns Arsenal of 'serious implications' over 'clownish' Ozil

Chinese state media warned Monday that Mesut Ozil's criticism of the country's treatment of its Uighurs will have "serious implications" for Arsenal, stirring a backlash that saw the English football club's weekend match pulled from Chinese TV.

La Liga

Benzema: I want to win LaLiga with Real Madrid

Karim Benzema revelled in his late heroics for Real Madrid, who stayed level on points with Barcelona atop the table.

Serie A

De Laurentiis dismisses Ibrahimovic rumours as Napoli 'start from scratch' under Gattuso

Aurelio De Laurentiis was asked about Napoli potentially signing free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ligue 1

Tuchel backs 'sad' Neymar to score next penalty

Neymar was backed by Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel despite his penalty miss.

La Liga

Zidane salutes Real Madrid's mentality after late equaliser

Karim Benzema got a late equaliser at Valencia on Sunday, leaving coach Zinedine Zidane thrilled by Real Madrid's attitude.

World Cup

Everyone welcome? Gay football fans prepare for Qatar

World Cup 2022 host Qatar has given the clearest indication yet that LGBT fans will be welcome, engaging with gay supporters as it hosts the Club World Cup -- despite criminalising homosexuality.

UCL

Anxious coaches settle down for Champions League draw

As the coaches of the 16 qualifiers for the Champions League last 16 prepare to watch Monday's draw, they might ask: what price success.

La Liga

Benzema looks to put Messi in Clasico shade

Karim Benzema is finally filling the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo and on Wednesday his task will be to trump Lionel Messi.

Premier League

Chinese TV pulls Arsenal match after Ozil's Uighur comments

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV pulled a game between Arsenal and Manchester City from its programme after the Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil expressed support for mainly Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang.