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Mario Mandzukic extended his contract at Juventus until June 30, 2020, it was announced officially by the Italian champions. By the time, his contract was until 2019 and in practice, it is now extended by a further 12 months. Mandzukic came to Turin in July 2015, but his sacrifice and distribution for the team are a true symbol of the values in the `black and white` club. The Croatian has become an indispensable part of the starting lineup of Max Allegri and not as a central striker but as a left winger - position on which he has never played before. Although he is known as the shapely scorer over the past two seasons, Mandzukic demonstrated excellent flexibility and none footballer at Juventus has more battles won than him (74).

The Executive Director of Borussia Dortmund, Hans-Joachim Watzke denied the rumors that he has agreed with the coach Lucien Favre of Nice to replace the coach Thomas Tuchel. `At the end of the season we will have talks with Tuchel and we will decide how we will proceed. If we agreed with another trainer, then why would we sit down at the negotiating table? I don`t want to talk more on this topic. We have a planned conversation with Thomas Tuchel and it will be.`, commented Watzke. `In football, coaches are self-companies. Everyone gets millions. Then they receive a compensation for dismissal. Half a year later, however, they find new clubs. In most cases, constancy in respect of coaches in a club gets paid.` `Investors are the greatest danger to football. People often change their sponsors and investors. As a sponsor, I will give money to the club, but I would like to own it and one day to get money. In this case, first, we make up money on tickets as in England. It is important for ...

The Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas revealed the key to success, after becoming the first player in the history of the Premier League, who had at least 10 assists in 6 different seasons. `The year was different for me because I`m used to playing all the time at every club but more ready. It wasn`t easy for me and my people were saying that I am not the type of player for Antonio Conte and that I should leave, but I love a challenge.`, said Cesc. `It is obvious that I played in every game, but I took part in the last 20 meetings. The quality in the game was fantastic and I guess my contribution is even greater. I had to keep my composure. I hope to win and the FA Cup. I am proud of what has been achieved and with the team.` `That was a great step forward because Middlesbrough struggled for their survival. We played a very good game and we knew since the beginning what we must do. Persistence is the key to the title` `Our series of 13 consecutive wins give us the needed confiden...