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Month: April 2021

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LALIGA

Koeman could face longer suspension for giving instructions to assistant via phone

Ronald Koeman, head coach of FC Barcelona is seen a red card during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Granada CF at Camp Nou on April 29, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona fell to an extremely disappointing defeat against Granada on Thursday after a dreadful display that put a major dent into their title aspirations. For Ronald Koeman in particular, things went from bad to worse as he was sent to the stands after a reported altercation with the fourth official.The manager seemed baffled after the match, claiming in the press conference that the fourth official disrespected him despite the Dutchman not even saying anything. The red card shown to Koeman now means he will be unavailable inside the dugout for possibly the next two matches.To make things worse, the Barcelona...
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NEWS

Europa League: Manu Trigueros, Raul Albiol on target to clinch bittersweet win for Unai Emery’s Villareal against 10-man Arsenal

Manu Trigueros of Villarreal celebrates with teammates Gerard Moreno and Alfonso Pedraza after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Semi-final First Leg match between Villareal CF and Arsenal at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 29, 2021 in Villarreal, Spain.Madrid: Unai Emery won his big reunion with Arsenal but 2-1 might prove a small reward for Villarreal, who failed to take advantage of Dani Ceballos being sent off in a frantic Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol gave Villarreal a dream start at La Ceramica and the tie looked to be slipping away from Arsenal when Ceballos was shown a second yellow card early in the second half.But 10-man Arsenal rallied and grabbed an away goal when Nicolas Pepe converted a penalty in the...
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Juventus close in on free transfer for £54m Milan star – report

Gigi Donnarumma of Milan during the serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Sant'Elia on January 21, 2018 in Cagliari, Italy.Juventus are reportedly closing in on the potential free transfer of Milan goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma.That’s according to Corriere Torino, who claim the Bianconeri need to offload Wojciech Szczesny for the deal to fall into place.Donnarumma’s contract situation at Milan has been a talking point in Italian football for some time now, with Mino Raiola making demands the San Siro side aren’t willing to meet.For Juventus, this could be ideal – replacing Szczesny with the 22-year-old would be a massive step in the right direction, especially on a long-term basis. #Donnarumma molto vicino alla #Juve (se i bianconeri riescono a chiudere per #Szczesny i...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

United edge towards top four; Burnley thrash Wolves

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United in action with Ian Poveda of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on April 25, 2021 in Leeds, England.Second-placed Manchester United edged closer towards qualification for the Champions League, the tournament their owners tried to break away from on last week, with a goalless draw at Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday.The point left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side 12 points clear of fifth-placed West Ham United with five games of the season remaining. Manchester City are top of the table on 77 points, 10 ahead of United.Manchester United were one of 12 top European clubs who last week announced they were setting up a breakaway Super League before the plan rapidly fell apart. United...
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LALIGA

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims founder clubs ‘cannot leave’ the European Super League

President Florentino Perez of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Atalanta Bergamo at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on March 16, 2021 in Madrid Spain.Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the 12 clubs who were to found the European Super League cannot abandon it due to binding contracts, and he promised the project would return.Perez was one of the leading figures in the breakaway competition, which was unveiled last Sunday only to fall apart within days when all six English clubs involved withdrew and others followed.But Perez, whose club is one of three teams along with Barcelona and Juventus yet to abandon the project, said it was not so simple for clubs to leave."I don't need to explain what a binding contract is but effectively, the clubs ca...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle deny Liverpool with dramatic stoppage-time equaliser

Joe Willock of Newcastle United scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on April 24, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Newcastle substitute Joe Willock scored a dramatic but deserved 95th-minute equaliser to deny Liverpool a much-needed win in their pursuit of Champions League football.Mohamed Salah's early goal appeared to have put the champions on track for a vital win as they chase a top-four finish at the end of a disappointing season. It ends level at Anfield.— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 24, 2021 But despite dominating early on, Jurgen Klopp's side were unable to finish the game off and were given a lifeline they failed to take when Callum Wilson's last-minute equaliser was ruled out for handball.Steve Bruce's much-impr...
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LALIGA

LaLiga: Messi double fires Barcelona to victory over Getafe; Atletico beat Huesca

Pedri, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona celebrate their team's second goal, an own goal scored by Sofian Chakla of Getafe CF (not pictured) during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on April 22, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Madrid: Lionel Messi gave up the chance for a hat-trick on Thursday as Barcelona held off a late fightback from Getafe to win 5-2 and stay in the race at the top of LaLiga. Messi scored twice and could have had a third in injury-time at Camp Nou but deferred a penalty to Antoine Griezmann, who completed what was, in the end, a comfortable victory. "He's the best in the world, he never lets up," said Barca coach Ronald Koeman. "If he lowers his concentration you never notice. Hopefully,...
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Ed Woodward: Manchester United executive vice-chairman to stand down at end of 2021

Manchester United Chief Executive Ed Woodward looks on during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United Women and West Ham United Women at Old Trafford on March 27, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will step down from his role at the end of 2021.The announcement came before Manchester United, along with the other five Premier League sides involved in the proposed European Super League (ESL),withdrew from the competition.The planned breakaway league has received widespread condemnation.Woodward, 49, joined United in 2005 and has been in his current role since 2012.He was set to leave at the end of the year but the decision to announce his departure has been brought forward."I am extremely proud to have served United...
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PSG president becomes head of European Club Association

Brazilian superstar Neymar (R) poses with his jersey next to Paris Saint Germain's (PSG) Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during a press conference at the Parc des Princes stadium on August 4, 2017 in Paris.Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi became the new chairman Wednesday of the European Club Association (ECA). "The ECA Executive Board has today appointed Nasser Al-Khelaifi as the new Chairman of ECA," the association said in a statement.The ECA is a Swiss-based football body that was founded in 2008 to protect the interests of professional football clubs in Europe.It has 234 member clubs from UEFA's 55 member associations in the 2020-21 season.Qatari businessman Al-Khelaifi replaced Juventus president Andrea Agnelli, who quit the ECA's top post after Juventu...
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European Super League: Fifa boss Gianni Infantino ‘strongly disapproves’ of breakaway league

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 45th Ordinary UEFA Congress at 2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre on April 20, 2021, in Montreux, Switzerland.Fifa president Gianni Infantino "strongly disapproves" of the breakaway European Super League and says the 12 clubs will have to "live with the consequences" of their decision to join. Respect and dialogue needed to restore normality as breakaway league is strongly disapproved: https://t.co/xejRpsDeqx— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) April 20, 2021 Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are part of the proposed league."There is a lot to throw away for maybe a short-term financial gain for some," said Infantino."Either you are in or you are out."Meanwhile, UK Prime Ministe...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mourinho sacked by Tottenham after 17 months in charge

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham after just 17 months in charge.The Portuguese replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs manager in November 2019 and guided the club to sixth in the Premier League last season.They are currently seventh, having picked up two points from their past three league games, and were knocked out of the Europa League in March.Spurs face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on 25 April.On Sunday, Tottenham were one of six Premier League clubs to announce they were joining a new European Super League, but it is not related to Mourinho's sacking. The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Llorente denies Liverpool place in top four

Diego Llorente of Leeds United scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road on April 19, 2021 in Leeds, England.Diego Llorente scored a late equaliser for Leeds to deny Liverpool a place in the top four of the Premier League - as uncertainty reigns over what that would mean following the announcement of the European Super League.The Reds are one of 12 clubs to agree to join a breakaway ESL to "commence as soon as practicable". Even if it does not start next season, Uefa has said it could ban the clubs - including six English sides - from European competition for their defection.There was a strange mood around the first game involving any of the 12 teams since Sunday night's announcement, with protests inside and outside the ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Bundesliga clubs unite against the European Super League

The Bundesliga logo is seen on a TV camera inside the stadium prior to the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and SV Werder Bremen at Olympiastadion on January 23, 2021 in Berlin, Germany.The Bundesliga is standing united against the European Super League, with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Borussia Mönchengladbach, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen all publicly confirming that they will not be involved in the breakaway tournament.It was revealed on Sunday evening that 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs are forming a new breakaway European Super League, which will be in direct competition to the UEFA Champions League.Six clubs from the English Premier League (Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal), three clubs from the Spanish La Liga (Real Madrid,...
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NEWS

Messi fires Barca to Cup final win over Athletic Bilbao

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona holds the trophy after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between Athletic Club and Barcelona at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 17, 2021 in Seville, Spain.Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to win the trophy for a record-extending 31st time with all the goals coming in the last half an hour.Antoine Griezmann put a dominant Barca side ahead on the hour when he turned in a cross from Frenkie de Jong, who doubled the Catalans' lead three minutes later.Messi suffered some rough tackles from Athletic but got his revenge with a spectacular goal in the 68th, tearing his way through the defence down the right wing and combining with De Jong before dancing around another defender to slot home.Barca...
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SERIE A

Smalling robbed by armed gang at home

Footballer of Roma Chris Smalling during the match Rome-Genoa at the stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), March 07th, 2021.Roma defender Chris Smalling was robbed at gunpoint at home in front of his wife and two-year-old child yesterday, after their villa was targeted by a crime gang.Three armed men broke into the former England international’s multi-million pound property and forced him to open his family’s safe, according to reports in Italy. Hooded raiders took a Rolex watch, jewellery and other valuables during the raid in the historic Appia Antica district south of the city.Police were alerted just before 5am yesterday by Smalling’s wife, Sam.Smalling, who was out of Europa League action this week while he recovers from a knee injury, was said to be distressed about the incident but calm.Th...
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UCL

Chelsea reach Champions League semi-finals despite second-leg loss to Porto

Sergio Oliveira of FC Porto, Mason Mount (FC Chelsea) and Wilson Manafa of FC Porto battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Porto at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 13, 2021 in Seville, Spain.Chelsea have reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2014 thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win and despite Porto grabbing a late consolation goal in their quarter-final second leg.Thomas Tuchel's men laid the groundwork in the opening tie a week ago, when Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell scored to hand the Blues two important away goals. ft. WE'RE THROUGH TO THE #UCL SEMI-FINALS! #CHEPOR pic.twitter.com/EmX9uf7377— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 13, 2021 However, Mehdi Taremi netted a stunning overhead kick in ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Gladbach appoints Frankfurt coach Hütter for next season

Adi Huetter talks to journalists during his presentation as new head coach of Eintracht Frankfurt at Commerzbank-Arena on May 30, 2018 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt coach Adi Hütter will walk away from almost certain Champions League qualification to move to Borussia Mönchengladbach for next season, the clubs said Tuesday.Hütter will stay until the end of this season before using a clause in his contract with Frankfurt to leave two years before the deal was due to expire, Frankfurt said. He has agreed a new three-year contract with Gladbach. BREAKING: Adi #Hütter will take over as Borussia head coach from 2021/22, signing a three-year contract with the Foals ✍️#DieFohlen pic.twitter.com/d7JVR2vvQz— Gladbach (@borussia_en) April 13, 2021 ...
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Rio Ferdinand urges Man Utd to sign Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 13, 2020 in London, England.Rio Ferdinand believes his former club Manchester United could do much worse than signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer.The 24-year-old - who missed his side's 0-0 draw with Brighton on Monday through injury - is enjoying the most prolific season of his career so far, with 19 goals in 32 games in all competitions.It is little secret that United will be on the hunt for a new forward this summer, especially if Edinson Cavani decides to return to South America.The likes of Dortmund pair Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho are being strongly linked with a switch...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

West Brom beat Southampton to keep slim survival hopes alive

Matheus Pereira of West Bromwich Albion (L) celebrates after scoring their sides first goal with team mates Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Callum Robinson of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Southampton at The Hawthorns on April 12, 2021 in West Bromwich, England.West Brom completed back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season as they brushed aside Southampton to collect three more precious points in their battle to avoid relegation.Two goals in three first-half minutes through Matheus Pereira and Matt Phillips put Sam Allardyce's men in control before Callum Robinson's fine finish completed the Baggies' biggest home win in the Premier League since November 2016.The victory was made more admirable by the fact West Brom nee...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Traore goal gives Wolves win at Fulham

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Adama Traore (left) scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Friday April 9, 2021.Adama Traore struck a stoppage-time winner for Wolves as Fulham's hopes of remaining in the Premier League suffered another significant blow.Traore settled the game with a fierce angled drive with little time left.Earlier, Wolves had been denied a goal when the video assistant referee ruled that Daniel Podence's arm was fractionally offside before he crossed for Willian Jose to head in.Fulham stay 18th, a place and three points behind Newcastle.However, Scott Parker's side have also now played two games more than their nearest relegation rival and with just six games left to play have little room for further er...
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