Ozil, who has a year left to run on his contract at Emirates Stadium, stated he did not agree to the pay cut as he felt the club forced the players into making a snap judgement.
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Champions League: Choupo-Moting the hero as PSG stun Atalanta
Paris Saint-Germain snatched a dramatic victory from the jaws of defeat as substitute Eric Choupo-Moting’s goal three minutes into the added time allowed them to beat Atalanta 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon on Wednesday.
‘Thousands have tried’ – Bayern midfielder ponder how to stop Messi
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka said the German giants are working out how to curb the legendary talents of Barcelona star Lionel Messi ahead of Friday’s Champions League quarter-final.
Mbappe ‘will be in team’ for PSG against Atalanta after ankle injury
Kylian Mbappe looks set to feature for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta in Lisbon on Wednesday having made a good recovery from an ankle injury.
Man United score a record penalty to reach Europa League semi-final
Manchester United needed an extra-time penalty from Bruno Fernandes to finally see off a spirited FC Copenhagen and set up a potential Europa League semi-final against Wolves.
‘First woman Physio’ breaks down barriers in China football
Erica Hernandez calls herself the first woman physio in Chinese professional football — but the Spaniard is certain that she will not be the last.
Atletico report two positive coronavirus cases ahead of UCL match
Spanish side Atletico Madrid on Sunday reported two positive coronavirus tests, just four days before they face Leipzig in Portugal for a place in the Champions League semi-finals.
Odion Ighalo remains Nigeria’s highest-paid player ahead of Victor Osimhen
On-loan Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is still Nigeria’s highest-paid football player despite the recent Victor Osimhen’s mega-deal transfer to Napoli.
Spain and Real Madrid legend Casillas retires
Spain’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas announced his retirement on Tuesday, after being sidelined for more than a year with a heart problem.
Napoli sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for a club record fee
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has signed for Serie A side Napoli from French outfit Lille, the two clubs announced on Friday.