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SERIE A

Inter gift Milan the upper hand after drawing at Torino

Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale and Armando Izzo of Torino FC battle for the ball during the Serie A match between Torino FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on March 13, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Inter Milan handed local rivals AC Milan the advantage in the Serie A title race on Sunday despite snatching a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Torino, as Napoli leapfrogged them into second place with a 2-1 win at Verona.Alexis Sanchez hit the leveller in the third minute of stoppage time of an entertaining encounter in Turin which left Inter in third, four points behind Milan.Simone Inzaghi’s side have a game in hand, but they are now looking over their shoulders at Juventus, who are only three points behind their old rivals in fourth after stringing together a 14-match unbeaten run.That ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal beat Leicester to reclaim fourth spot

Thomas Partey of Arsenal headed shot hits the hand of Caglar Soyuncu of Leicester City leading to a penalty being awarded after a VAR decision during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2022 in London, England. Arsenal maintained their push to secure Champions League football as they beat Leicester City to earn a fifth successive Premier League win.The deserved victory at Emirates Stadium lifted Arsenal back into fourth place, one point above Manchester United, who beat fellow top-four contenders Tottenham on Saturday.Thomas Partey headed in unchallenged from Gabriel Martinelli's corner after 11 minutes as the hosts capitalised on their dominant start.Partey also struck the crossbar as Arsenal pressed for a second, while goalkeeper A...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves win increases pressure on Everton

Conor Coady of Wolverhampton Wanderers scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on March 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Everton slipped further into danger as Wolves inflicted a fourth successive Premier League defeat on Frank Lampard's side with a hard-fought win at Goodison Park.Conor Coady scored the only goal as other results on Sunday mean the Toffees sit above the bottom three only on goal difference, though they have games in hand on the teams around them.After a scrappy first half, Wolves responded quickly and captain Coady headed past Jordan Pickford from Ruben Neves' delivery in the 49th minute.Everton rarely threatened after going behind and their afternoon went from bad to worse as Jonjoe Kenny received...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea snatch late win over Newcastle

Kai Havertz of Chelsea puts the ball past Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to score the only goal of the match during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Chelsea snatched a dramatic winner against Newcastle in the first game at Stamford Bridge since Blues' Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.The game looked to be heading towards a goalless draw before Kai Havertz expertly controlled a ball forward and fired into the net in the 88th minute.It was a tough goal to concede for Newcastle who had wanted Havertz to be sent off in the first half for catching Dan Burn in the face with an elbow when jumping, but the German only received a booking.Before the goal, both sides had...
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NEWS

PSG fans boo their own players despite 3-0 win

NEYMAR JR (psg) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint Germain and Bordeaux on March 13, 2022 in Paris, France.Paris St-Germain fans booed their own players despite cruising to victory over Bordeaux in Ligue 1.Neymar and Lionel Messi were among the players booed after PSG were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday.Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring at the Parc des Princes, before Neymar doubled the hosts' lead after the break.Leandro Paredes added a third as PSG stretched their lead at the top of the table to 15 points.Mauricio Pochettino's players were met by a cold reception as they took to the field following their exit from the Champions League.It follows calls by some fans for club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Leonardo to r...
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TRANSFERS

Newcastle United eyeing summer move for Manchester City ace

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Aké and John Stones in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on February 14, 2022 in Manchester, England. Newcastle United are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Manchester City defensive stalwart John Stones.According to GiveMeSport, Newcastle United are interested in John Stones and planning a surprise summer move for the Manchester City ace.Newcastle made a major splash in January, signing high-profile names like Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes, while other proven Premier League names, including Chris Wood, Matt Targett, and Dan Burn, all moved to St. James’ Park and have been crucial in the club’s bid to avoid relegation.Amid a drastic turn in fortunes, Eddie Howe’s side have now gone unb...
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BUNDESLIGA

Lewandowski scores as leaders Bayern stutter to draw

Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern München celebrates his goal during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and FC Bayern München at PreZero-Arena on March 12, 2022 in Sinsheim, Germany. Robert Lewandowski scored his 29th goal in 26 Bundesliga games this season for Bayern Munich - but they had to settle for a draw at fifth-placed Hoffenheim.Lewandowski headed the leaders level in first-half stoppage time after Christoph Baumgartner had put the hosts in front with a 32nd-minute volley.Thomas Muller had two goals ruled out for offside as Bayern failed to make their superiority count.They lead by 10 points from Borussia Dortmund, who have two games in hand.It was Bayern's second 1-1 league draw in a row - after taking a point against Bayer Leverkusen last weekend - and came even though the...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Spurs boss Conte to discuss contract extension at end of season

Spurs head coach Antonio Conte congratulates Dejan Kulusevski after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte expressed his commitment to the club and said he would discuss a potential extension to his contract at the end of the season.The Italian, who joined Spurs on an 18-month contract in November, appeared to question his own future at the club after their defeat to Burnley in February, but has since walked back his statements.At the moment there is only one truth - I am committed to this club for another year, Conte told reporters. After four months I think the club have understood the way I want to work and I understand the club.In three months, at the e...
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LALIGA

Atletico Madrid warm up for Manchester United Champions League date with victory

Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their opening goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Cadiz CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on March 11, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid edged out Cadiz 2-1 on Friday to move into third place in La Liga and earn a timely morale-boost ahead of their Champions League trip to Manchester United next week.Diego Simeone's team are three points ahead of Barcelona who host Osasuna on Sunday but 12 points back from leaders Real Madrid. Real also have a game in hand.On Tuesday, Atletico go to Old Trafford for a Champions League last 16 tie which is delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg in Spain last month.We had the character to get the result after a first half where we could have done better, sai...
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NEWS

Ballon d’Or award announces rule changes after controversial Messi win

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine forward Lionel Messi arrives to deliver a speech after being awarded the Ballon d'Or award during the 2021 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on November 29, 2021. The Ballon d'Or, widely considered as the most prestigious prize in world football, will go through drastic reforms ahead of the next award ceremony late this year.France Football magazine, which has been handing out the Ballon d'Or since 1956, announced on Friday night that the award will now be based on performances over the course of a regular European season from August to July, rather than a calendar year.The switch means the next Ballon d'Or will only take into account the women's European Championship, which takes place from July 6 to 31, but not ...
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NEWS

Barcelona draw, Hammers go down to Sevilla

James Tavernier of Rangers (C) celebrates with teammates Alfredo Morelos (R) and Ryan Jack (L) after scoring their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Leg One match between Rangers FC and Crvena Zvezda at Ibrox Stadium on March 10, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. Barcelona have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie as Scottish side Rangers kept their momentum in the competition going with a 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.Barca bombarded Galatasaray with 14 goal attempts against only three from the Turkish side, who were indebted to 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Inaki Pena for several fine saves.Barcelona almost snatched the lead with a freakish goal, when an overhead kick from Pierre-Emerick...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea now owned by the UK government

Supporters applaud as a gesture in support of Ukraine, following the country invasion by Russia, prior to the start of the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on March 5, 2022. European football champions Chelsea are now effectively controlled by the British government after sanctions were imposed against Russian owner Roman Abramovich.Abramovich, who had been under scrutiny following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, had announced he was selling the Premier League club last week.That process is now on hold, leaving the west London club, ranked by Forbes as the seventh most valuable in world soccer at $4.7 billion, in a state of limbo, operating under a special government licence.The Russian bought the club in 2003 for a...
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NEWS

Galatasaray faces tough Barcelona test in Europa League

Head coach Domenec Torrent of Galatasaray leads a training session ahead of Europa League round of 16 match against Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain on march 9, 2022. Galatasaray travels to Camp Nou on March 10 to play Barcelona in a Europa League last 16th match amid efforts to put its season back on track.Having won only twice in its last 15 matches, the Istanbul club is not very happy to be playing against the Spanish giant.There was not a team that I had wanted to be drawn against, but we can say that it [Barcelona] is the worst [for us] among possible rivals, Galatasaray coach Domenec Torrent said following a 2-0 loss at Konyaspor in a Süper Lig match on March 5.Torrent is no stranger to Barcelona, having worked at the Catalan club as an assistant to Pep Guardiola...
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UCL

Real Madrid reaches Champions League quarterfinals with comeback win over PSG

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates his second goal while Marquinhos, goalkeeper of PSG Gianluigi Donnarumma react during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 9, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals Wednesday with a comeback 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain.PSG scored the opening goal when Kylian Mbappe made a close-range finish in the 39th minute at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.Benzema bagged three goals for Real Madrid in the 61st, 76th and 78th minutes to send his team into the next round with a 3-2 win on aggregate.He became the oldest player to net a hat-trick in the Champions League (34 years...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Portugal winger Pedro Neto signs new Wolves deal

Pedro Neto poses for a portrait after signing a new contract until 2027 with Wolverhampton Wanderers at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on March 08, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Portugal winger Pedro Neto celebrated his 22nd birthday on Wednesday by signing a new long-term contract at Wolves, committing himself to the Premier League club until 2027.Neto joined Wolves in 2019 from Italian club Lazio and has scored 10 times in 83 games in all competitions for club.He made his first start of the season in the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend following a long stint on the sidelines because of injury.Wolves technical director Scott Sellars told the club's website: It's a deserved reward for him. He's returned from injury and put in a lot of hard work to get back, so it's good for a...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester striker Vardy out several weeks with knee injury

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Leicester City at Turf Moor on March 01, 2022 in Burnley, England. Leicester striker Jamie Vardy will be sidelined for several weeks because of a knee injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said Wednesday.The 35-year-old Vardy had recently returned from a hamstring injury when he sustained the knee problem in Leicester's 1-0 win over Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday.He unfortunately got injured in the last game so he's going to be out for a few weeks, which is a shame, Rodgers said. Hopefully in the next three to four weeks it responds OK. He just felt soreness the day after the game.Vardy is Leicester's top scorer with 10 league goals despite the long layoff ...
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TRANSFERS

Napoli express early interest in two Southampton defenders

Oriol Romeu of Southampton celebrates with teammates Mohammed Salisu (L) and Jan Bednarek (R) after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Southampton, England. Napoli are in the market for new defenders as they are unlikely to keep Axel Tuanzebe, and they have set their sights toward Southampton. The Partenopei are gearing up for a busy summer where they will bid farewell to multiple staples. They are looking to bring in fairly young players that could grow in the next few years.In particular, the Partenopei have commenced eyeing Jan Bednarek and Mohammed Salisu, Corriere dello Sport informs. The budget to shore up the backline will hinge on what will happen with Kalidou Koulibaly. ...
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UCL

Real Madrid hope fans can see them home against PSG in Champions League

Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Karim Benzema of Real Madrid talks during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on February 15, 2022 in Paris, France. Following Saturday convincing 4-1 home win against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and his players thanked their fans in the most animated section behind the Bernabeu goal.Then they returned to the dressing room before coming out to the fans one more time. This is unheard of, but it was with good reason and with an eye on what’s to follow.Madrid host Paris St Germain in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, their biggest game of the season.PSG won the first leg 1-0 in a game they completely dominated. Madrid need everything for the s...
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UCL

Liverpool, Bayern Munich into Champions League quarterfinals

Liverpool's Fabinho and Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez (left) battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen second leg match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Tuesday March 8, 2022. Liverpool and Bayern Munich advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals Tuesday evening.Nicknamed the Reds, Liverpool lost to Italian side Inter Milan 1-0 at home but the English club just managed to reach the next stage of the tournament.Inter's Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, sending the ball to the top corner of Liverpool’s net at Anfield Stadium.Only a minute after Martinez's stunning goal, the Italian club were down to 10 men in the round of 16 second leg.Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez was shown a red card after a mistimed challen...
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LALIGA

Modric: Every player would like to play with Mbappe

Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF celebrates during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 05, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Luka Modric has admitted he would love to play with Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid ahead of Wednesday's crunch Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain.Madrid trail PSG 1-0 from the first leg in Paris, when Mbappe scored a stunning late winner to give the French side the advantage as they bid to reach the quarter-finals.Mbappe's involvement at the Santiago Bernabeu is in doubt after he reportedly suffered an injury in training on Monday, with PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino due to give an update on his fitness later on Tuesday.Carlo Ancelotti said Madrid are "preparing as if Mbappe is going to play".The 23-...
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