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Another day, another analysis piece this time over at my sister website Real Football Data I pick about the prediction data between Portugal and Chile in the FIFA Confederations Cup. As we know by now Chile have progressed to the final but did Twitter get this one correct? As I …

This series has only been in place since Monday but we’ve already fit double figures, that’s the beauty of having a twice daily column I guess. After that monster morning serving of gossip I hope you’ve had enough time to digest it all as we head straight into the lunchtime …

We now know the two teams that will be in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup As Chile will go head to head with Germany Chile booked their place on Wednesday night with a shootout win over Portugal While Germany beat Mexico in emphatic fashion last night It was …

Tonight is the night in which we will see the culmination of the UEFA Under 21 European Championships as Spain take on Germany in Krakow. Albert Celades young Spanish side will go head to head with the cream of the young German crop which has been cultivated by Stefan Kuntz. …

A total of 100 teams began their UEFA Europa League adventure yesterday as the First Qualifying Round took place all over Europe. It was a very mixed bag of results for clubs in Britain and Ireland with representation from clubs in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic. Although Glasgow …

Good news if you are a Bournemouth fan as the Dorset club have completed the second signing in less than 24 hours. After the arrival of England international Jermain Defoe yesterday afternoon bolstering their attacking ranks they have now made an addition at the other end of the field. An …

Even before the 2016/17 season had ended Tottenham Hotspur’s right back Kyle Walker was being linked with a move away from North London with clubs both home and abroad looking to acquire the services of the former Sheffield United defender. With Kieran Trippier then being selected ahead of Walker in …

It’s been a busy week in terms of transfer gossip but not all that much has happened in regards to actual signings themselves, with another busy day on the horizon I once again debunk this morning’s latest rumours. It is a bumper breakfast size column this morning Gossip in standard …

Bournemouth have announced the signature of Jermain Defoe on a three year deal after his contract expired at recently relegated Sunderland. After heavy speculation and then all but a confirmation of the deal last month, Eddie Howe has finally got his man. There was a level of jeopardy behind the …

I timed that one right, I’ve just had my lunch and the BBC Sport Gossip Column has been updated for the afternoon. So while I digest my lunch you can digest all the gossip. Here goes… Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Real Madrid have enquired about …