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BAYERN MUNICH, BUNDESLIGA, sadio mane

Bayern suspend Mane after Sane altercation

 Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich (R) and Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich argue with each other during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane will not be part of the squad for Saturday’s Bundesliga game against Hoffenheim and has been fined over a row he had with team mate Leroy Sane. Senegal international Mane clashed with Sane at the end of their 3-0 loss at Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. “Sadio Mane will not be included in the FC Bayern squad for this Saturday’s home match against 1899 Hoffenheim,” the club said in a statement. “This is due to his misconduct after Bayern’s Champions League matc...
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Champions League, Kylian Mbappe, PSG

Kylian Mbappe clarifies future with Champions League comments

 Kylian Mbappe of France during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group B match between France and Netherlands at Stade de France on March 24, 2023 in Saint-Denis, France.Kylian Mbappe’s future is a constant topic of conversation almost, with the player often dropping hints that he is not content with certain elements at Paris Saint-Germain. Less than a year after signing a new deal with PSG, rumours began again about whether he wanted to move to Real Madrid. Some reports even claim that he has begun taking steps to make that deal happen, while the idea that he was not altogether thrilled with his club gained traction last week, following his declarations on the use of his image for a marketing campaign. Speaking to ‘Tout le Sport’ though, Mbappe seemed to leave little doubt, when h...
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BARCELONA FC, Julian Araujo, Mexico, NEWS

Barca’s Araujo in Mexico roster to face USMNT

 Julian Araujo of Mexico runs with the ball during the match between Mexico and Jamaica as part of the CONCACAF Nations League at Azteca on March 26, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico announced the 23-man roster that will take part in the April 19 friendly against the United States at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. The roster named by Mexico coach Diego Cocca is headlined by Barcelona right-back Julian Araujo and the return of Chivas forward Alexis Vega. The squad features 22 domestic Liga MX players. Araujo, a former LA Galaxy player, is the lone name from abroad due to the friendly landing in a non-FIFA window. From Mexico’s 2022 World Cup roster, a total of nine players – Nestor Araujo, Jesus Gallardo, Kevin Alvarez, Carlos Rodriguez, Luis Chavez, Henry Martin, Urie...
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Champions League, Napoli, Victor Osimhen

Napoli’s Osimhen to return for Champions League second leg v Milan

 Victor Osimhen during Serie A match between Torino v Napoli in Turin, on March 19, 2023.Napoli forward Victor Osimhen will be fit for their Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to AC Milan next week after missing Wednesday’s 1-0 first leg defeat, manager Luciano Spalletti said. Nigeria’s Osimhen, Serie A’s top scorer with 21 goals, was sidelined for this month’s league games against Milan and Lecce due to a thigh strain. “The chances of him being available are 100% because the work schedule, it was made in that direction,” Spalletti told Sky Sports in Italy.“He was rested today (Wednesday) and in Saturday’s match to complete the work done by the doctors, then anything can happen.”Ismael Bennacer’s goal gave Milan a 1-0 win to take into the return leg on April 18. Serie A...
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AC Milan, Champions League, Ismael Bennacer

Bennacer gives Milan first-leg lead over Napoli

 Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan celebrates with his teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Ismael Bennacer’s first-half goal gave AC Milan a slender advantage over Napoli in the first leg of their all-Italian Champions League quarter-final. The Algeria midfielder struck home from the edge of the area after Braham Diaz broke superbly on the halfway line. Napoli had Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sent off in the second half and were well held by an organised Milan. Milan also came close to a second goal when Simon Kjaer’s header bounced off the underside of the bar. Napoli, in the Champions League last eight for the first time, were s...
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Champions League, CHELSEA FC, Karim Benzema, Real Madrid

Ten-man Chelsea lose first leg away to Real Madrid

 Karim Benzema of Real Madrid competes with Thiago Silva of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Chelsea have it all to do if they are to advance to the Champions League semi-finals after losing to holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema’s tap-in – his 90th goal in the competition – gave Real boss Carlo Ancelotti the perfect start against his former club. Real Madrid struggled to add to their lead before Ben Chilwell was shown a straight red card in the 59th minute for fouling Rodrygo as the Brazil forward threatened to go clean through on goal. Chelsea produced a battling performance but Real scored what could be a decisive second goal when s...
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Champions League, Luciano Spalletti

Spalletti: ‘No Napoli regrets with Milan in Champions League’

 Luciano Spalletti Head Coach of SSC Napoli shouts instructions to his players during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, on 12 April, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Luciano Spalletti is confident Napoli will be able to make up for the absentees in the Champions League quarter-final against Milan. ‘We must not have any regrets.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Meazza at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). “We need to enjoy the evening, as these are nights we must relish in their totality. If you earn your place in this evening with hard work, sweat and sacrifice, you must not have any regrets, you go out there and play,” Spalletti told Amazon Prime Video. The Rossoneri grabbed a 4-0 Serie A victory in Naples on April 2 with a Ra...
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TRANSFERS, Udinese

Udinese announce signing of Zemura on free transfer from Cherries

 Jordan Zemura of Bournemouth during a training session at Vitality Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.JordanZemura will join Udinese on a free transfer at the end of the season, the Italian club have announced.Jordan Zemura of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England.  The move comes after the left-back opted against signing a new contract at Cherries, with his current deal set to expire this summer.  
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BUNDESLIGA, Dayot Upamecano

Bayern’s Upamecano racially abused on social media

 Dayot Upamecano of FC Bayern Munich is challenged by Julian Alvarez of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.Bayern Munich have slammed the racial abuse meted out to defender Dayot Upamecano on social media after the German team’s Champions League loss to Manchester City. Abusive messages were left as comments underneath a recent post on Upamecano’s Instagram account after he made a crucial mistake leading to a goal. “All of us at FC Bayern condemn racism in the strongest possible terms! The entire club stands behind you, Upa!” Bayern’s club account posted in the comments. Upamecano faced abuse following the 3-0 loss in the first leg of Baye...
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Champions League, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola

Man City not resting easy despite big win against Bayern: Guardiola

 Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of FC Bayern Munich, gestures as Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester City appeared in total control in a surgical second-half dismantling of Bayern Munich on Tuesday but Pep Guardiola looked aghast when a reporter asked if it was the most comfortable he and his team have felt this season. “It was not comfortable at all, emotionally I’m destroyed,” he said, prompting laughter. “I [aged] 10 more years today.” Nevertheless, City took a huge step towards a first Champions League title with a 3-0 victory over the visiting German powerhouse at Etihad Stadium in the first le...
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Champions League, Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku scores as Inter Milan win at Benfica

 Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League match between Benfica v Internazionale at the Estadio Da Luz on April 11, 2023 in Porto Portugal.Romelu Lukaku scored an 82nd-minute penalty as Inter Milan put themselves in a strong position to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League after a deserved win away to Benfica. Nicolo Barella’s downward header gave Inter the lead in the quarter-final first leg in Lisbon. Benfica struggled to dictate play in front of their own fans as Inter produced a defensive masterclass in Lisbon. Rafa Silva was denied by Andre Onana’s first-half save before Inter’s Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries produced a crucial block from close range as Benfica pushed for an equaliser. The Italian visitors wrapped up a solid win when...
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Borussia Dortmund, BUNDESLIGA, Julian Brandt

Dortmund extends Julian Brandt’s contract through 2026

Julian Brandt of Dortmund looks on during the DFB Cup quarterfinal match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on April 5, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany.Borussia Dortmund extended attacking midfielder Julian Brandt’s contract through the end of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday after his existing deal had barely a year left to run. Brandt is Dortmund’s second-highest scorer this season with eight goals in the Bundesliga and one in the Champions League as the team challenges Bayern Munich for the German title. Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said the 26-year-old Brandt, who joined Dortmund in 2019, had improved significantly at the club over the last year, praising his increased contribution when out of possession. “We are happy that he has decided to continue to shape...
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Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus

Juventus could listen to offers for Vlahovic in the summer

 Dusan Vlahovic, of Juventus, warms up before the start of the Italian Cup semifinal first leg football match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on April 04, 2023.Juventus could be prepared to cut their losses on struggling centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic and listen to offers from other clubs in Europe this summer according to reports.  The Serbian international has been suffering a crisis of confidence in recent weeks and has only registered four goals in 2023, two in the league after a brace against Salernitana in February and two goals in the Europa League.  La Gazzetta dello Sport writes that Juve cannotafford the cost of keeping Vlahovic on their books if his personal issues and goal drought on the pitch continu...
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BARCELONA FC, Ez Abde, TRANSFERS

Barcelona set to demand €35-40 million to offload 21-year-old winger

Abde of CA Osasuna in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Mestalla on March 11, 2023 in Valencia, Spain.Barcelona will reportedly demand €35-40 million to part ways with 21-year-old Moroccan winger Ez Abde this summer. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona will not let Ez Abde leave on the cheap. The Catalan giants want €35-40 million to part ways with the 21-year-old winger in the summer transfer window. And the youngster is a target for several Premier League clubs. Abde Ezzalzouli, better known as Ez Abde, has been with Barcelona for nearly two years. A former talismanic figure for Hercules CF, the Moroccan international has had to bide his time at Camp Nou. And after making a few appearances in the 2021/22 season,...
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Lazio, SERIE A

Lazio beat Juve to consolidate second place

 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of SS Lazio celebrates with his teammates after scoring opening goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on April 8, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Lazio strengthened their grip on second place in Serie A with Saturday’s impressive 2-1 win over Juventus, while Paulo Dybala moved Roma just behind their capital city rivals with the only goal at Torino. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Mattia Zaccagni struck the goals which sank Juve and gave Maurizio Sarri’s team a great chance of reaching the Champions League next season. Lazio are five points ahead of Roma in third and most importantly seven in front of Inter Milan, who have been knocked out of the top four after drawing 1-1 at Salernitana, the only point they have collected from th...
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LALIGA, Ruben Alcaraz

Real Betis loses at home to Cadiz in Spanish league

Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis and Chris Ramos of Cadiz in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Betis and Cadiz CF at Benito Villamarin stadium on April 9, 2023, in Sevilla, Spain.Real Betis’ hopes of grabbing a Champions League spot next season took a hit after a 2-0 loss at home against relegation-threatened Cadiz in the Spanish league on Sunday. Betis’ third loss in its last four matches came with Manuel Pellegrini’s team playing with nine men for the final half-hour at the Benítez Villamarín Stadium in Seville. The result dropped Betis to sixth, six points behind fourth-place Real Sociedad in the final Champions League spot. Betis has won only one of its last seven matches in all competitions, with two losses against Manchester United in t...
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Liverpool FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, Roberto Firmino

Liverpool grab late draw to hurt Arsenal’s title bid

 Liverpool's Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino (R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2023.Roberto Firmino’s late equaliser saw Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League cut to six points after an incident-packed encounter with Liverpool at Anfield. The Gunners were in cruise control with a two-goal lead inside the first half-hour as they went in search for their first win at Liverpool since 2012, but were left bitterly disappointed as they paid the price for losing their discipline at times. Gabriel Martinelli pounced on sloppy Liverpool defending to put Arsenal ahead after eight minutes then Gabriel Jesus rose unmarked between Virgil van...
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Palace thrash Leeds to boost survival bid

Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-1 with Cheick Doucoure and Joachim Andersen during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Crystal Palace at Elland Road on April 9, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Crystal Palace boosted their bid for Premier League survival with a 5-1 demolition of relegation rivals Leeds on Sunday. Roy Hodgson’s side erased Patrick Bamford’s first half opener with a superb display of counter-attacking at Elland Road. Marc Guehi equalised just before the break and Palace turned on the style after half-time with emphatic finishes from Jordan Ayew, who netted twice, Eberechi Eze and Odsonne Edouard. Palace’s first win at Elland Road since 2006 lifted them six points clear of the relegation zone, while Leeds remain just two po...
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NEWS, Real Madrid, Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal

Chukwueze strikes twice as Villarreal stun Real Madrid

 Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema reacts to Villarreal's first goal scored by Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 8, 2023. Real Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat by Villarreal in La Liga in a thrilling clash ahead of their Champions League showdown against Chelsea next week.The champions remain 12 points behind leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Monday, with Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze scoring twice in a sensational individual display.Pau Torres’s own goal sent Madrid in front but Chukwueze levelled before the break.Vinicius Junior netted a superb solo goal before Jose Luis Morales levelled and Chukwueze curled home a superb winner,...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland double as Man City hammer last-placed Saints

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring their 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Southampton, United Kingdom.Manchester City cut Arsenal’s Premier League lead to five points after Erling Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 win over bottom side Southampton, while Newcastle United edged closer to a return to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years. Haaland was at his sublime best on his return from injury and he signed off with a stunning bicycle kick that took his league tally to 30 goals in 27 games – five goals shy of breaking the Premier League record. “I think our bosses bought him for this type of game, we are uncomfortable and not playing at our best le...
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