Lukaku calls for meetings with social media chiefs

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku says social media companies should sit down with Premier League footballers to help combat online abuse. A large number of footballers have been subjected to racist abuse in recent years and spoken out about the discrimination, including Lukaku and his Chelsea team-mates Reece James and Antonio Rudiger.

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Chelsea investigating alleged sectarian abuse of John McGinn

Chelsea are investigating alleged sectarian abuse aimed at Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn by a member of the Stamford Bridge crowd. Scotland international McGinn, 26, played the full 90 minutes for Villa on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to Chelsea.

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Willian terminates Arsenal contract ahead of return to Brazil

Brazilian forward Willian has terminated his contract at Arsenal with two years remaining to facilitate to move to Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33 year old earns a reported £240,000-a-week but is willing to walk away from this for a return to his native Brazil.

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Manchester United announce deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United have agreed a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the club from Juventus. The 36-year-old is set to return to Old Trafford 12 years after leaving for Real Madrid in a deal worth €15m with €8m in add-ons.

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Xherdan Shaqiri joins Lyon from Liverpool

Liverpool have announced Xherdan Shaqiri has completed a permanent move to Lyon. The Switzerland international, 29, who joined Liverpool from Stoke in 2018, scored eight goals in 63 appearances in all competitions under Jurgen Klopp.

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