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Brighton & Hove Albion, Kaoru Mitoma, PREMIER LEAGUE, World Cup 2022

Injured Kaoru Mitoma expects to recover in time for World Cup

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on October 1, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma said Tuesday his trainer expects him to recover from a right ankle injury in time to play for Japan at the World Cup in Qatar. “My trainer said I can get back in time,” said Mitoma, who has missed his Premier League club’s last two matches after sustaining the injury on Oct. 14 against Brentford. “Now I’m only thinking about how quickly I can recover.” Mitoma is training separately from teammates and does not know if he will be able to play in Saturday’s match against Chelsea, an important fixture given the fast-starting Brighton has lost three of its past four ...
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RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, UCL

Real Madrid suffer shock 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig in Champions League

Marco Asensio of Real Madrid is challenged by Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League group F match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid at Red Bull Arena on October 25, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany. Real Madrid suffered a shock 3-2 loss Tuesday to RB Leipzig on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League. RB Leipzig scored the opener when Josko Gvardiol flicked a header toward the goal at the RB Arena in Leipzig. After five minutes, RB Leipzig doubled the lead with a close-range shot from Christopher Nkunku. Vinicius Jr narrowed the gap to one with a header for Real Madrid in the 44th minute. Timo Werner netted for RB Leipzig while Rodrygo converted a stoppage-time penalty as the match ended 3-2 in favor of the Germain club. Despite their loss against Leipzig, Real Madrid h...
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Chelsea, Kai Havertz, UCL

Chelsea beat Salzburg to qualify for Champions League last 16

Kai Havertz of Chelsea FC and Andreas Ulmer of FC Red Bull Salzburg battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Salzburg and Chelsea FC at Football Arena Salzburg on October 25, 2022 in Salzburg, Austria. Chelsea qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League as Kai Havertz’s sumptuous strike earned a 2-1 win away to Salzburg. Victory extended the Blues’ unbeaten run under new manager Graham Potter to nine games as they moved four points above the Austrian champions at the top of Group E. Anything other than a victory for Dinamo Zagreb over AC Milan later on Tuesday will also guarantee top spot in the group for the 2021 European champions. Chelsea’s bright start under Potter has been undermined by failing to turn their approach play into goals and that ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Ronaldo returns to training with United squad after omission

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo warming up prior to kick-off during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday October 19, 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to first-team training with Manchester United on Tuesday after being omitted from the squad ahead of the team´s Premier League match at Chelsea at the weekend. Ronaldo was disciplined for refusing to come on as a substitute in United´s 2-0 win over Tottenham in the league on Wednesday. He then headed to the locker room before the final whistle of the game at Old Trafford in a show of dissent. United manager Erik ten Hag said afterward that the Portugal striker “remains an important part of the squad” but had to be sanctioned for the sake of the culture within the team. Ahead of Saturday´s game at...
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BAYERN MUNICH, Champions League, Jamal Musiala

Musiala talks Lewandowski, Gavi, Xavi, Iniesta, Messi vs Ronaldo ahead of Barcelona clash

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and FC Bayern München at PreZero-Arena on October 22, 2022 in Sinsheim, Germany. Barcelona will play hosts to Bayern Munich tomorrow in the fifth matchweek of the UEFA Champions League group stages. Heading into the game, Bayern Munich prodigy Jamal Musiala opened up on the excitement for the match as well as revealed some Barcelona legends as his idols while also giving his opinion on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate. Musiala, regarded as one of the finest young prospects in the game currently, lost to Barcelona sensation Gavi in the race for the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy 2022 awards. On missing out on the accolades to the Barça prodigy, Musiala said (h/t FCB World): “All the...
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Chelsea, Monaco

Chelsea set to appoint AS Monaco technical director Laurence Stewart — report

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on October 22, 2022.  Chelsea’s restructuring is slowly starting to take shape, and while no official announcements or appointments have been made yet, we have a third name reportedly set to join the new-look recruitment and technical setup — following the rumored and expected appointments of Christopher Vivell (from RB Leipzig) and Joe Shields (from Southampton).According to The Athletic, Chelsea have an agreement in place with AS Monaco technical director Laurence Stewart to join the club in an unspecified role, though presumably something simila...
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Carlo Ancelotti, Champions League, Real Madrid

Real Madrid determined to wrap up top spot at Leipzig: Carlo Ancelotti

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid gestures during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said his side won’t take Tuesday’s Champions League clash at RB Leipzig lightly despite having already qualified for the last 16 as they want to clinch the top spot. The Italian confirmed Karim Benzema and Luka Modric did not travel to Germany with the pair suffering from muscle fatigue. But he insisted that Real must not underestimate their rivals, who are still fighting for a place in the knockout rounds. ”It’s not time yet to rest players. Why would I rest Vinicius? He is not tired!” Ancelotti rejected the idea that some players could already be distracted with the...
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Kurt Zouma, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

West Ham see off Bournemouth 2-0 in scrappy victory

Kurt Zouma of West Ham United celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth at London Stadium on October 24, 2022 in London, England. West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma’s scrappy headed goal and a Said Benrahma penalty in stoppage time sealed a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League tussle at the London Stadium on Monday. Frenchman Zouma glanced the ball in from close range on the stroke of halftime after a goalmouth scramble with the effort being allowed after a VAR check despite a suspicion of handball by his defensive partner Thilo Kehrer in the melee. There was precious little else for either set of fans to get excited about as West Ham held onto their lead despite some nervy moments as Bournemouth...
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Aston Villa, Unai Emery

Aston Villa confirm Unai Emery as manager after paying €6m clause

Unai Emery of Villarreal CF looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal CF and UD Almeria at Ciutat de Valencia on October 23, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. Aston Villa have named Unai Emery as their new manager after the Premier League club paid the Spaniard’s €6m release clause at Villarreal. Villa approached Emery as they looked to make a quick appointment following the sacking of Steven Gerrard. Emery will take over from November 1st after his work permit formalities are completed, meaning Villa’s caretaker manager Aaron Danks will remain in charge for Saturday’s visit to Newcastle. Villarreal had retained hope that Emery would stay on, as he did when he turned down Newcastle’s advances last year, but confirmed the departure of the 50-year-old on Monday evening. Emery’s co...
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Chelsea, Kalidou Koulibaly, UCL

Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly out of Champions League match vs Red Bull Salzburg

Graham Potter embraces Kalidou Koulibaly of Chelsea after their sides draw during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Chelsea FC at Brentford Community Stadium on October 19, 2022 in Brentford, England.  Graham Potter confirmed that Kalidou Koulibaly will miss Chelsea’s clash with Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday due to injury, but added that he hopes to have the Senegal international back in training later this week. Koulibaly was left out of Chelsea’s match day squad for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge after feeling discomfort in his knee against Brentford three days earlier, and has remained at Cobham to work on his recovery while Potter brought a 21-man squad to Salzburg. “It’s not too serious,” Potter said when asked...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr. calls for life bans for racist abuse

Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona played at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has said fans found guilty of racist abuse should be banned for life from attending games. The Brazil international was a victim of abuse in September when Atletico Madrid fans were filmed directing racist chants at him outside their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium ahead of the Madrid derby. "If you hurt other people, you must pay," Vinicius told Brazilian TV Globo on Sunday. "It's hard to say that [racism in soccer] will end with so many people still doing it. But I like to believe that there are more good people than bad. "All the racist people must pay in some way. If they like to watch soccer, so ...
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Aston Villa, Ruben Amorim

Sporting boss Amorim in contention for Villa job

Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP gestures during the Liga Portugal Bwin match between Sporting CP and Portimonense SC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 11, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is one of the main contenders to succeed Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa manager. Gerrard was sacked on Thursday after less than a year in charge following a 3-0 defeat by Fulham. Amorim, 37, has a reported £10m release clause at the Portuguese club and it is understood Villa have held talks with his representatives. Villa, however, have other contenders despite the strong interest in the former Portugal midfielder. Amorim has emerged as one of the most highly rated young coaches in Europe after his work with Sporting. He speaks English and his reputation has grown since joining B...
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Mike Maignan, Milan, World Cup

Injured Milan star Maignan refuses to give up on World Cup dream

Mike Maignan attends the "Oscar Del Calcio AIC 2022" Italian Football Awards on October 17, 2022 in Milan, Italy. Reports from France detail how Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is desperately working to be fit enough for the upcoming World Cup, despite his recent injury. The 27-year-old Frenchman suffered a calf injury during the last international break and has remained sidelined for the last six Rossoneri outings across Serie A and the Champions League. Stefano Pioli recently suggested that Maignan would be out until 2023, but the goalkeeper seemingly has different ideas. L'Equipe - Mondiali, Maignan ci crede ancora: si farà curare dallo staff medico della Francia https://t.co/XtkP99OCgL— MilanNews.it (@MilanNewsit) October 24, 2022 As reported by L’Equipe, Maignan is refusing to give up ...
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Casemiro, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Casemiro’s masterclass shows what Chelsea are missing in Manchester United draw

Carlos Casemiro of Manchester United and Carney Chukwuemeka of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England.83 per cent pass accuracy, 68 touches, 10 ball recoveries, six ground duels won, six long balls completed, four tackles won, three clearances and one goal. It’s safe to say Casemiro had a brilliant game at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday evening. The Brazil international started in a midfield three alongside Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen and was the deepest man in the middle for the visitors in west London. “That is why we brought him in,” Man United boss Erik ten Hag said on Casemiro after the game. “We know he is capable to do that. He prove...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele

Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in front of home crowd

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on October 23, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in a Spanish La Liga match Sunday to remain behind leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona’s French forward Ousmane Dembele scored a header to draw first blood in the 12th minute at Spotify Camp Nou. Six minutes later, Sergi Roberto scored in the area to double the lead for Barca. Dembele assisted him. The home team’s Polish star Robert Lewandowski finished in the box with another assist by Dembele as Barcelona made it 3-0 before the clock hit 30 minutes. Lewandowski has scored 12 league goals to top the goal scorers’ list. Ferran Torres added another ...
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Napol, SERIE A, Victor Osimhen

Napoli beats Roma for 11th straight win

Mathias VIna of AS Roma protest against Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli at the end of the Serie A match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on October 23, 2022 in Rome, Italy.Jose Mourinho’s physical Roma squad came closer than most teams have to keeping high-scoring Napoli out of the net.In the end, though, Napoli’s vast array of talented forwards again proved too much to handle.Victor Osimhen scored 10 minutes from time and Serie A leader Napoli won 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to match a club record with their 11th consecutive victory across all competitions.And what a goal it was.Osimhen collected a ball over the top, muscled his way past Roma’s imposing centre back Chris Smalling and unleashed a low shot into the far side of the net from an almost impossible angle o...
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Aston Villa, Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, PREMIER LEAGUE

Villa claim big win after Gerrard departure

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Danny Ings after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brentford FC at Villa Park on October 23, 2022 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa made the perfect start to life after Steven Gerrard as they beat Brentford at a buoyant Villa Park to record only their third win of the season. Ex-Liverpool captain Gerrard was sacked on Thursday following a heavy defeat at Fulham, with first team coach Aaron Danks taking charge of Sunday’s game. And Danks enjoyed an incredible debut in the dugout as Villa found themselves 3-0 up inside 15 minutes. Leon Bailey got the ball rolling when he swept in from Douglas Luiz’s pass following a smart corner routine in the second minute. Danny Ings made it 2-0 fi...
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Fulham FC, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fulham beat Leeds to increase pressure on Marsch

Bobby Decordova-Reid of Fulham celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Fulham FC at Elland Road on October 23, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds boss Jesse Marsch faces an uncertain future after Fulham came from behind to claim a win at Elland Road that leaves the Whites in in the Premier League bottom three and without a win in eight games. Second-half goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Willian sealed the game for the Cottagers – the former steering a header before the latter scored from close range to provoke mutiny among the home crowd. The last 10 minutes were played out to the sound of chants against Marsch and the club’s board with the final whistle greeted by boos from around the ground. Looking to boost their lowly ...
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ARSENAL FC, Granit Xhaka, Southampton FC, Stuart Armstrong

Leaders Arsenal held at battling Southampton

Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on October 23, 2022.Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season as Stuart Armstrong’s second-half equaliser earned Southampton a hard-earned point at St Mary’s. Armstrong finished off a flowing team move involving Adam Armstrong and Mohamed Elyounoussi to stretch Saints’ unbeaten league run to three matches.Granit Xhaka had given the Gunners an early lead with his second goal in as many games, sweeping the ball first time into the roof of the net from Ben White’s low delivery. The effervescent Gabriel Martinelli had a shot deflected wide and Gabriel Jesus was de...
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Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE, Raphael Varane

France defender Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’

Raphael Varane of Manchester United receives medical attention during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England.Manchester United’s France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. Varane, 29, left the pitch in tears with a leg injury during United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday had been “relatively positive”. It showed Varane has a small hamstring tear but it is “less serious than feare...
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