Month: April 2022

9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Lewandowski scores late Bayern winner from spot

Bayern Munich's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski shoots to score a penalty during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich v FC Augsburg in Munich, southern Germany on April 9, 2022. - Bayern Munich won the match 1-0.Bayern Munich needed a late Robert Lewandowski penalty to squeeze past Augsburg at the Allianz Arena.Following Wednesday's Champions League defeat by Villarreal, the Bundesliga leaders again failed to convince against a side just seven points above the relegation play-offs.Lewandowski's 23rd goal in 19 games against them secured the win after Reece Oxford's handball.The Bavarians now sit nine points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the top.A frustrating first half saw Bayern struggle to find any rhythm against a robust Augsburg defence. Lewandowski wa...

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9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton beat Man Utd to boost survival hopes

Everton's English striker Anthony Gordon (C) vies with Manchester United's English striker Jadon Sancho (R) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2022.Everton secured what could prove a priceless victory in their battle to avoid relegation as lacklustre Manchester United were beaten at Goodison Park.Frank Lampard's side were plunged into even deeper crisis when they lost at fellow strugglers Burnley in midweek to leave them facing the prospect of dropping into the bottom three this weekend if results went against them.In a game low on quality but high in tension, Everton's victory came courtesy of Anthony Gordon's 27th-minute drive, which took a heavy deflection off United captain...

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9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Warnock announces retirement from management

Neil Warnock during a cinch Championship match between Greenock Morton and Kilmarnock at Cappielow Park, on April 01, 2022, in Greenock, Scotland.Former Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and QPR boss Neil Warnock has announced his retirement from management.The 73-year-old left his most recent job at Championship side Boro in November and has had a career spanning 41 years across 16 different clubs.Warnock holds the record for promotions in English football with eight, notably taking his boyhood club Sheffield United into the Premier League in 2006.In announcing the decision, he told Sky Sports: "I decided to have a rest."In total Warnock managed more than 1,600 games across his managerial career.Warnock had an 11-year playing career as a winger with clubs including Rotherham United, Barnsle...

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9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chris Wood helps ease Newcastle’s relegation fears

Newcastle United's New Zealand striker Chris Wood scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 8, 2022.Chris Wood scored a second-half penalty to give Newcastle United a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the Premier League on Friday.Newcastle, after their resurgence in January courtesy of a solid winter transfer window, had lost their previous three games, reviving jitters they may be dragged back into the battle against the drop as the season heads towards its finale but Chris Wood further banished any lingering relegation fears.With the hosts dominating a surprisingly toothless Wolves, the New Zealander ...

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9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Sevilla move to second in Spanish league

Ivan Rakitic of Sevilla FC celebrates a goal during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Sevilla FC and Granada CF at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on April 8, 2022, in Sevilla, Spain.Sevilla have scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat Granada 4-2 and reclaim second place in the Spanish league.Sevilla's first win in five rounds lifted them three points clear of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, who both have games over the weekend.Runaway leaders Real Madrid are nine points clear before hosting Getafe on Saturday.Sevilla were staring at another costly stumble after Victor Diaz equalised by heading home a corner kick with just two minutes remaining in regulation time to make it 2-2.But the hosts pressed for the winner which came when striker Rafa Mir ...

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9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Brandt strikes twice as Dortmund earn injury-hit win at Stuttgart

Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund at Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 8, 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany.Substitute Julian Brandt netted both goals Friday as Borussia Dortmund ground out a 2-0 win at VfB Stuttgart to trim Bayern Munich’s lead in the Bundesliga, but lost three players to injuries.Midfielders Giovanni Reyna and Mahmoud Dahoud suffered first half injuries while defender Mats Hummels did not come out for the second half.Reyna was injured after just 54 seconds but his replacement Brandt gave Dortmund the lead on 12 minutes, then smashed in a second after the break.The away win for second-placed Dortmund trims Bayern’s lead to six points.However the runa...

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8Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Thomas Tuchel blocked Chelsea stars from speaking up in meeting after Real Madrid loss

Thomas Tuchel head coach of Chelsea gives instructions to Andreas Christensen during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he felt it 'necessary' to take over the team meeting following their latest defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. It's been a disappointing two games for Chelsea since returning from the international break.Tuchel's side suffered a shock 4-1 defeat to Brentford last weekend before shipping three goals in a 3-1 defeat to Real on Wednesday. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as the La Liga outfit took a huge lead heading into the second leg at the Bernabeu next week.It's the first time Chelsea have lost...

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8Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Uncategorized

Mendy not training with Real Madrid squad, doubtful against Getafe

Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Madrid and Elche CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 23, 2022, in Madrid, Spain.French left-back Ferland Mendy didn’t train with Real Madrid’s squad this Friday and is doubtful for Saturday’s home match against Getafe, club sources told Managing Madrid. Mendy appeared to be in proper physical condition following Wednesday’s away win against Chelsea, but it looks like he’s felt some kind of discomfort and that he will have to miss at least one game.Mendy will definitely try his best to be 100% ready to face Chelsea in the return leg of the Champions League Semifinals next Tuesday.Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard didn’t train with the squad either, so they will miss S...

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8Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Aston Villa face Man United competition in pursuit of Kalvin Phillips

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United warms up at half-time during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.The Leeds United midfielder is expected to be a primary target for Steven Gerrard as he looks to strengthen the spine of Villa’s team.But reports in the north-west suggest Phillips will also be on United’s radar, with the Red Devils set for a significant squad overhaul.Midfield has been identified as a key area for improvement by Gerrard, who saw Villa fail with a £25million bid for Brighton’s Yves Bissouma during the January window.Phillips has long been admired at Villa Park and was among the club’s targets following promotion in 2019, before the signings of Marvelous Nakamba and Douglas Luiz.The lat...

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8Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Barcelona draw 1-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League quarterfinals

Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Leg One match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Barcelona at Football Arena Frankfurt on April 7, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Spanish team Barcelona secured a 1-1 away draw against German team Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals Thursday.Barca began to shine under the management of former Barcelona player Xavi and with the latest results have extended their unbeaten streak to 14 matches in all competitions.Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead with Ansgar Knauff's goal in the 48th minute, but Ferran Torres equalized in the 66th minute at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.The German team were down to 10 me...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Liverpool sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham in £7.7m deal ahead of summer transfer window

Fabio Carvalho of Fulham runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Fulham at The Hawthorns on March 15, 2022 in West Bromwich, England.Liverpool have sealed a deal that will see Fabio Carvalho become their first signing of the summer for a fee that could rise to £7.7m.The Fulham teenager's contract expires in a matter of months meaning he was free to negotiate his future with others clubs outside of England. Domestic teams, however, need to pay a tribunal fee or agree on a transfer with Fulham, which Liverpool have succeeded in doing.The Reds made moves to sign Carvalho in January but failed to do so as they began making moves too late in the day. They were expected to return however and an agreement has been struck that will see the highly-r...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

UCL

Benzema hat-trick leaves Chelsea mountain to climb

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid holds off the challenge from Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Chelsea's hold on the Champions League hangs precariously after Karim Benzema's hat-trick put Real Madrid in a position of power following the quarter-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.Real coach Carlo Ancelotti made a winning return to the club where he won the Premier League and FA Cup double after veteran France striker Benzema delivered his latest masterclass.Benzema, 34 and fresh from the treble that sunk Paris St-Germain in the last 16, punished holders Chelsea with two magnificent headers in the space of three minutes midway through the firs...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Vardy ‘not close’ to Leicester comeback

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City holding his knee after a challenge during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Leeds United at The King Power Stadium on March 5, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Jamie Vardy remains sidelined for Leicester City's Europa Conference League quarter-final first leg against PSV Eindhoven.The striker has been out since early March with a knee injury and played just 79 minutes in this calendar year.Danny Ward, Ryan Bertrand and Wilfred Ndidi are also out with knee issues.Luke Thomas is available after recovering from a hamstring injury, having missed his side's Premier League draw at Manchester United on Saturday.Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers admitted Vardy, 35, does not look "close to being back.It is hard to put a timeline on it," he added. He ...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

UCL

Pep Guardiola warns Jack Grealish over “emotions” after clashing with Atletico Madrid ace

(L-R) Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City, Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid, Sime Vrsaljko of Atletico Madrid, coach Josep Guardiola of Manchester City, Jack Grealish of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City v Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on April 5, 2022 in Manchester United Kingdom.Pep Guardiola insisted his Manchester City players must "control our emotions" after Jack Grealish was caught up in some heated scenes during the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.City emerged 1-0 winners after a close-run battle at the Etihad on Tuesday night, with Kevin de Bruyne's 70th minute strike proving to be the difference. Atletico dug in and gave away very little in true Diego Simeone style, with the small cushion setting up an exciting second l...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

UCL

Jurgen Klopp critical despite Liverpool ECL win

Liverpool FC's head coach Jurgen Klopp gestures during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One football match between SL Benfica and Liverpool FC at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on April 5, 2022.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side should have scored more goals in their 3-1 victory over Benfica having dominated the first half of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.The Reds should have put the tie to bed before the second leg with the number of chances they created in the opening 45 minutes on Tuesday night, but they were still cruising at the break thanks to Ibrahima Konate's first since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer and Sadio Mane's close-range strike.Klopp was unhappy his side then gifted Darwin Nunez a goal just after the break, when Konate's mi...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

UCL

Alphonso Davies could start for Bayern Munich in their Champions League tie with Villarreal

Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern München during a training session at Saebener Strasse training ground on March 30, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies could start against Villarreal in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg after recovering from a heart condition that had sidelined him for over three months, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Tuesday.The Canadian has been sidelined since early January after being diagnosed with Myocarditis - which is a mild condition that is caused by a viral infection, such as Covid-19, and makes the heart to become inflamed.  Davies played his last competitive fixture on December 17, 2021 but could be in the starting line-up on Wednesday.He will be coming with us,' Nagelsmann told a virtual news conference pri...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

UCL

Carlo Ancelotti did not travel with Real Madrid for Chelsea clash

Carlo Ancelotti coach of Real Madrid during a Real Madrid training session at Valdebebas training ground on March 28, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti did not travel to London with the rest of the Real Madrid players and staff on Tuesday, ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Chelsea.Ancelotti tested positive for coronavirus last week, which forced him to watch Los Blancos beat Celta Vigo 2-1 on Saturday from home.Real had hoped that Ancelotti would have returned to the touchline to face his former club at Stamford Bridge, but his involvement in the fixture is in doubt.According to Spanish radio station OndaCero, the Italian has not yet flown to London and will instead take another PCR test on Wednesday morning in the hope of being cleared to travel before th...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Late penalty earns Real Sociedad La Liga win

Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad competes for the ball with Adrián Embarba of RCD Espanyol during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on April 04, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain.Alexander Isak has converted a penalty six minutes into added time to secure Real Sociedad a 1-0 win over Espanyol in Spain's La Liga.Isak's low shot from the spot on Monday night at Reale Arena in San Sebastian gave Sociedad their fourth win in their last six matches, and left the Basque Country club closer to securing a European place next season.Sociedad sit in sixth place with 51 points from 30 matches - two points behind fifth-place Real Betis and six points adrift of Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, who are all tied with 57 points.Sociedad, who had Socceroos go...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

AC Milan held as Serie A title race heats up

AC Milan's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) and Bologna's Senegalese defender Ibrahima Mbaye go for the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Bologna on April 4, 2022 at the San Siro stadium in Milan.AC Milan have missed the chance to move three points clear at the top of Serie A after being held to a 0-0 draw by Bologna.The result left Milan just one point ahead of second-place Napoli with seven matches remaining.Defending champions Inter Milan are four points behind their city rivals but have a game in hand.It was Bologna's first match since coach Sinisa Mihajlovic returned to hospital for treatment for leukaemia.Mihajlovic briefly coached Milan six years ago and there was message of support for him on the big screens before the match.Milan had 33 effo...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Top-four chasing Arsenal stunned at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's French-born Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew (2L) and Crystal Palace's English defender Nathaniel Clyne (2R) vie with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (C) during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on April 4, 2022.Arsenal missed the chance to move back into the Premier League's top four and strengthen their hopes of Champions League football as they were stunned by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.The Gunners would have moved above Tottenham with victory but fell behind early on through Jean-Philippe Mateta's header following a free-kick.Things got worse for the visitors a few minutes later when Jordan Ayew got away from two Arsenal defenders and bent a shot beyond Aaron Ramsdale.Arsenal were out...

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