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Moses has another opportunity to shine in Chelsea

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Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has hinted that Victor Moses may be in Chelsea’s plans for the upcoming Premier League season after his club were unable to extend his stay at the Britannia Stadium.</div>
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The Nigeria international winger netted four goals in 23 appearances while on loan at Stoke last season and there were suggestions he could be part of a deal to take Asmir Begovic to Stamford Bridge for the 2015/16 campaign.</div>
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However, the Bosnian goalkeeper joined the Blues this week with Dutch midfielder Marco Van Ginkel going to Stoke on loan, while the future of Moses, who has not played a competitive game for Chelsea since the return of manager Jose Mourinho two years ago, was left unclear.</div>
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According to Hughes, that could be because the 24-year-old has been given another opportunity to shine at the club that he joined three seasons ago from Wigan.</div>
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“I think Chelsea have taken a view on Victor,” said the Welshman, who is in Singapore with Stoke for the Barclays Asia Trophy.</div>
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“What they’re thinking, I think, is that they would possibly like to keep him although if they go into the market again, they could change that idea.</div>
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“Victor obviously came to us last year and did exceptionally well for us. There were a couple of injuries that hampered him unfortunately but he showed enough in his time with us that it made Chelsea very aware of the talent they have and what Victor can offer so it could be that he now plays a part for Chelsea this year.”</div>
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Stoke face Everton on Wednesday in their opening game of the competition and Hughes is looking forward to testing his side against Premier League rivals in their first match of the pre-season.</div>
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“It hasn’t happened on too many occasions that Stoke have travelled and played Premier League opposition at this time of the year,” said the Stoke boss.</div>
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“So it’s something new for us and something we can benefit from because the quality of the opposition is high and it will bring up to speed a lot quicker than usual.</div>
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“The fact that there’s a trophy on offer as well, that will always get the competitive juices going. So we’ll react to that and be stimulated by that.”</div>
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While it is a pre-season competition, Everton manager Roberto Martinez expects plenty of commitment from both teams despite the unfamiliar tropical conditions.</div>
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“Both teams can be really strong on the ball and be very dynamic so I expect a really tough game and it will be interesting how we can adapt to the conditions,” said the Spaniard.</div>
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“The humidity and heat is quite different from what we are used to so it will be interesting to face an opposition that we know so well in such different conditions.</div>
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“Pre-season is not about winning, it’s about getting the physical aspects that you need, individually and as a team, but it is something different when you come to a tournament like this which brings an extra excitement and an extra spice. They are pre-season games but you are part of a prestigious tournament and you want to win.”</div>
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Moses has another opportunity to shine in Chelsea

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has hinted that Victor Moses may be in Chelsea’s plans for the upcoming Premier League season after his club...

Lionel Messi kits son Thiago out in Newell's Old Boys polo shirt for intimate holiday photo in the Caribbean

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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">There has been much speculation over where Lionel Messi will finish his impressive career, but it is clear boyhood club Newell's Old Boys still hold a special place in his heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Most of the Barcelona squad are back in training ahead of the new season, but following his Copa America campaign with Argentina, Messi is enjoying some family time in the Caribbean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The Barca man, regarded by many as the best player in the world, has posed for a photo alongside his son Thiago, who is kitted out in a Newell's Old Boys polo shirt.</span></div>
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Last weekend, Newell's Old Boys supporters paid homage to their hometown hero Messi with a banner</div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Messi played for the club before leaving his home country for Barcelona at the turn of the century, but there have been reports he still harbours hope of finishing his career back in Argentina.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Last weekend, Newell's Old Boys supporters unfurled a banner in support of their hometown hero, which read: 'Messi: Being the best is what separates us from the rest'.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; widows: auto;"><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3160074/Lionel-Messi-kits-son-Thiago-Newell-s-Old-Boys-polo-shirt-intimate-holiday-photo-Caribbean.html#ixzz3fryrCG9Q" style="color: #003399; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3160074/Lionel-Messi-kits-son-Thiago-Newell-s-Old-Boys-polo-shirt-intimate-holiday-photo-Caribbean.html#ixzz3fryrCG9Q</a><br /></span>

Lionel Messi kits son Thiago out in Newell's Old Boys polo shirt for intimate holiday photo in the Caribbean

There has been much speculation over where Lionel Messi will finish his impressive career, but it is clear boyhood club Newell's Old Bo...

Swansea transfers: Michu asks to be released for free despite having year left on contract

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Granada and Rayo Vallecano want forward who has lost his way after being one of the stories of the 2012-13 season — but not if there's a fee involved</h2>
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Swansea striker Michu wants to be granted a free transfer to allow him to return to Spain.</div>
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<a data-action="michu" data-content-type="section-topic" data-track="true" data-type="inline" data-word-count="2" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/michu" style="border: 0px; color: #e90e0e; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Michu, 29,</a> who has a year left on his £40,000-a-week contract, spent last season at Napoli <a data-action="5892719" data-content-type="news" data-track="true" data-type="inline" data-word-count="8" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/transfers-40-players-need-rescuing-5892719" style="border: 0px; color: #e90e0e; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">but is trying to find a Spanish club</a>.</div>
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Granada and Rayo Vallecano are both keen but neither can afford a transfer fee and the Spaniard's wages.</div>
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Swansea want a transfer fee for Michu, who was linked with big money moves just two years ago but they are now struggling to get him off the books.</div>
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He <a data-action="5803117" data-content-type="news" data-track="true" data-type="inline" data-word-count="7" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/one-season-wonders-15-strikers-who-5803117" style="border: 0px; color: #e90e0e; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">scored 18 goals for Swansea in 2012-13</a> after a prolific season for Rayo, but in 2013-14 played less than half as much due to injury and scored only twice</div>
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Swansea transfers: Michu asks to be released for free despite having year left on contract

Granada and Rayo Vallecano want forward who has lost his way after being one of the stories of the 2012-13 season — but not if there's ...

Andrei Arshavin joins Kuban Krasnodar after leaving Zenit St Petersburg

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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Former Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin joined Russian Premier League team Kuban Krasnodar on Monday after leaving Zenit St Petersburg.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The 34-year-old Arshavin won his third Russian title with Zenit last season but was a fringe player in Andre Villas-Boas' team and departed when his contract expired at the end of the campaign.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">He joins a Kuban team which struggled last season with a below-expectations 10th-place finish in the league amid reported financial problems.</span></div>
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Andrei Arshavin joined Russian Premier League team Kuban Krasnodar after leaving Zenit St Petersburg</div>
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The 34-year-old was a fringe player in Andre Villas-Boas' (left) team as they won the league last season</div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Arshavin has 75 caps for the Russian national team but last played for Russia in 2012 when he was booed by fans during coach Fabio Capello's first game in charge.</span></div>
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Andrei Arshavin joins Kuban Krasnodar after leaving Zenit St Petersburg

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PSG bid £6m for Benjamin Stambouli meaning Tottenham Hotspur midfielder could join French giants instead of Watford

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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Paris Saint-Germain have made a surprise £6million bid for Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The 24-year-old has been talking to Watford after they agreed a £4m fee with Tottenham two weeks ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Stambouli rejected an approach from hometown club Marseille because he wanted to continue in the Barclays Premier League.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The former France U21 international, who joined Spurs from Montpellier for £4m last summer, has been discussing personal terms with Watford ahead of the proposed move.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">PSG's arrival, however, will no doubt turn his head due to their reputation as European heavyweights with Champions League football on offer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Etienne Capoue has already moved from Tottenham to Vicarage Road for £6m and has since been joined by Valon Behrami from Hamburg.</span></div>
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PSG bid £6m for Benjamin Stambouli meaning Tottenham Hotspur midfielder could join French giants instead of Watford

Paris Saint-Germain have made a surprise £6million bid for Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli. The 24-year-old has been talking to ...

Arda Turan and Andres Iniesta have their pre-season medicals as Barcelona get back to work following brief summer break

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<span style="font-size: 14.3999996185303px;">It's been little over five weeks since Barcelona ended their stunning 2014-15 campaign, finishing with a 3-1 victory in the Champions League final over Juventus on June 6 to complete a famous treble.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.3999996185303px;">But on Monday, the Catalan club were back at work as a large portion of their squad returned to pre-season training.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.3999996185303px;">New man Arda Turan was joined by Andres Iniesta, Rafinha, Adriano and Sergi Roberto in having their post-holiday medicals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Barcelona took to Instagram to post the pictures of the quintet along with the message: 'After 35 days off, thirteen players are back to work. FC Barcelona players kicked off the 2015/16 season with physicals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'The players are taking part in the usual pre-season fitness and medical tests. We start 15/16 #FCB.'</span></div>
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Arda Turan and Andres Iniesta have their pre-season medicals as Barcelona get back to work following brief summer break

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Leicester City appoint Claudio Ranieri as new manager on a three-year deal

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The former Chelsea manager was yesterday named as <a data-action="5977182" data-content-type="news" data-track="true" data-type="inline" data-word-count="3" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nigel-pearson-sacked-live-reaction-5977182" style="border: 0px; color: #e90e0e; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Nigel Pearson's successor</a> at the King Power Stadium.</div>
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The Thai-owned Foxes have been searching for a high-profile replacement with Martin O’Neill and Guus Hiddink considered.</div>
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But Hiddink snubbed them and a move for Republic of Ireland boss O’Neill was thwarted.</div>
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Ranieri, 63, who has not worked in English football since 2004, has lots of experience from bossing the likes of Juventus, Inter Milan, Roma and Monaco.</div>
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Leicester wanted a respected well-known coach as they bid to repair their reputation<a data-action="5979400" data-content-type="news" data-track="true" data-type="inline" data-word-count="5" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nigel-pearson-sacked-leicester-amid-5979400" style="border: 0px; color: #e90e0e; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">after the exit of Pearson.</a></div>
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Despite keeping Leicester up, Pearson was fired soon after his son James was sacked along with two other City players, <a data-action="5794654" data-content-type="news" data-track="true" data-type="inline" data-word-count="12" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/leicester-city-racist-orgy-video-5794654" style="border: 0px; color: #e90e0e; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">following a racist sex tape filmed on the post-season tour of Thailand.</a></div>
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Italian Ranieri, out of work since being axed by Greece last November, said: “Since I left Chelsea I have dreamt of another chance to work in the best league in the world again.</div>
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“Now I've only one way for returning their trust: squeeze all my energies to getting the best results for the team.”</div>
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Ranieri will oversee his first training session today at the club's pre-season base in Austria, assisted by Craig Shakespeare, Steve Walsh and the existing City backroom team.</div>
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Leicester City appoint Claudio Ranieri as new manager on a three-year deal

Tinker man: Ranieri has penned a three-year deal at the King Power Claudio Ranieri accepted the "dream" Leicester City job ...