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PREMIER LEAGUE

Garnacho did the two things ten Hag wanted for United vs Everton

 Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United scores the team's first goal the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Alejandro Garnacho stole the headlines with an incredible goal in the 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday but it won't just have been that moment of magic that pleased Erik ten Hag.Manchester United came away from a fervent Goodison Park with all three points and recorded their fifth win in six Premier League games over the weekend. Garnacho shocked the home support into silence with an unbelievable overhead kick inside three minutes, watching Diogo Dalot's cross float over to him before unleashing his effort into Jordan Pickford's top corner.Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial secured the victory i...
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Champions League

Newcastle face ‘defining moment’ against PSG

 Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe speaks to media during the Newcastle United Training and Press Conference for the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes on November 27, 2023 in Paris, France.Eddie Howe has acknowledged that Newcastle have reached a “defining moment” in their Champions League campaign and will need to “play on the edge” at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.Much has changed since Newcastle swatted a visibly stunned PSG aside 4-1 at St James’ Park in October, most notably the injury crisis which has 12 senior players in treatment rooms on Tyneside rather than preparing for combat at the Parc des Princes. Two subsequent European defeats against Borussia Dortmund have left Newcastle bottom of Group F and aware that defeat in Paris will spell elimination from ...
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LALIGA

Xavi says Porto match represents ‘turning point’ for Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez during the press conference prior to the league match against Real Madrid, in Barcelona, on 27th October 2023. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says Tuesday's Champions League match at home to FC Porto could be a potential "turning point" for his side as they look to clinch a place in the last 16.The Catalans missed the chance to qualify from Group H with two games to spare when they suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg at the start of November.However, a victory over second-placed Porto at home will send Barcelona through to the knockout phase and lift some of the tension after a stuttering run of form over the past month."It's a very important match, it's vital. If we win we would be assured of finishing in the top two, after two years with...
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TRANSFERS

Report: Manchester United considering Thomas Muller swoop

 Thomas Muller of Germany looks on during the International Friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. Manchester United are reportedly open to the possibility of signing Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller during the January transfer window.At one stage earlier this season, Erik ten Hag was believed to be under pressure at Old Trafford, partly down to the club's lack of goals.However, United have now collected 15 points from their last six games in the Premier League, a 3-0 victory at Everton on Sunday moving the club to within two points of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.As a result, Ten Hag is in a position where he can focus on the club's January business, even if the level of it is in doubt courtesy of the club'...
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LALIGA

La Liga Round Up: Villarreal, Real Sociedad and Real Betis win ahead of key European week

 Jose Luis Morales of Villarreal CF (3R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal and his hat trick during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio de la Ceramica on November 26, 2023 in Villarreal, Spain. La Liga returned with a full weekend schedule after the international break with teams also switching focus to European matters in the coming days.As the Champions League and Europa League races continue at pace, Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Villarreal all secured home wins.Villarreal 3 Osasuna 1Villarreal face a crucial Europa League clash against Panathinaikos in midweek and they warmed up for it with a first La Liga win under the returning Marcelino.Marcelino is aiming to steer Yellow Submarine in a positive direction i...
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BUNDESLIGA

Leverkusen back on top on Alonso’s birthday

 Xabi Alonso (L) and Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen celebrating after the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Wohninvest Weserstadion on November 25, 2023 in Bremen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen returned to the top of the Bundesliga following a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen, a record-equalling eighth league victory in a row for Xabi Alonso's side.The Spanish coach celebrated his 42nd birthday by leapfrogging Bayern Munich on Saturday, who had temporarily reached the summit on Friday night with a 1-0 success at lowly Cologne, England captain Harry Kane netting his 18th goal in 12 league games.Leverkusen led inside 10 minutes thanks to Olivier Deman's own goal. Jeremie Frimpong and Alejandro Grimaldo scored either side of halftime.Third-placed VfB S...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Late goal sees Arsenal beat Brentford to reach Premier League summit

 Arsenal's Kai Havertz (left) celebrates with Eddie Nketiah after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 25, 2023. Kai Havertz climbed off the bench to fire Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with a late winner to sink Brentford 1-0.Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool at lunchtime left the door open for the Gunners to hit the summit for the first time since May 2nd.They did not look like doing so for 89 minutes against a stubborn Brentford side, and at times were grateful the hosts did not punish some rudimentary errors from goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.But 10 minutes after coming off the bench, Havertz struck at the far post to convert Bukayo Saka’s cross and lif...
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SERIE A

Osimhen boosts Napoli as they win in Mazzarri’s debut

 Victor Osimhen of Napoli during the Serie A TIM match between Atalanta BC and SSC Napoli at Gewiss Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy.Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri.Osimhen came off the bench to mark his first appearance after more than a month injured and proved decisive in a 2-1 win at Atalanta on Saturday for the defending Serie A champions.Osimhen took advantage of a poor clearance from Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, pushing the ball toward fellow substitute Eljif Elmas, who used one touch to redirect it in for the winner in the 79th minute.Osimhen, last season's top scorer in the Italian league, hadn't played since injuring his right thigh with Nigeria last month.Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, wa...
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LALIGA

Barcelona needs own-goal to salvage 1-1 draw at Rayo. Griezmann leads Atletico past Mallorca 1-0

 (L-R) Oscar Valentin of Rayo Vallecano Oscar Trejo of Rayo Vallecano Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on November 25, 2023 in Madrid Spain .Barcelona needed an own-goal by Rayo Vallecano defender Florian Lejeune in the final minutes to salvage a 1-1 draw in Madrid on Saturday.Rayo midfielder Unai López put the hosts ahead in the Spanish league game with a shot from well outside the area in the 39th minute at Vallecas Stadium.Barcelona was held in check until late in the second half. Minutes after substitute Raphinha hit the post, Lejeune inadvertently turned a cross by Alejandro Balde, which was intended for Robert Lewandowski, into his own net in the 82nd.Antoine Griezmann score...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Alexander-Arnold rescues Liverpool draw at Man City

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool FC scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Manchester, England.Trent Alexander-Arnold's late equaliser gave Liverpool a point at Manchester City in the meeting of the Premier League's top two at Etihad Stadium.In a game that did not touch the heights of previous encounters between the main domestic powers of recent times, reigning champions City led when Erling Haaland was the beneficiary of Liverpool keeper Alisson's poor clearance.It made him the fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals - in his 48th match - and gave City an advantage they held until the closing stages.Ruben Dias thought he had added City's second, only to see his goal ruled out fo...
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BUNDESLIGA

Kane scores again as Bayern back on top of the Bundesliga with 1-0 win over Cologne

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munchen looks on after his team's win during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koln and FC Bayern Munchen at the RheinEnergieStadion on November 24, 2023 in Cologne, Germany. (Harry Kane scored yet again Friday to lead Bayern Munich to the top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win at Cologne.No other player has ever scored 18 goals in the first 12 rounds of the Bundesliga, while Kane also became the first English player to reach 18 goals in a single Bundesliga season, overtaking the 17 scored both by Jadon Sancho for Borussia Dortmund (2019-20) and Kevin Keegan for Hamburger SV (1978-79).From Bayern’s point of view, Kane’s goal put the pressure on early season leader Bayer Leverkusen, which can reclaim first place Saturday with a win at Werder Bremen.But Bayern, the 11-...
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Ligue 1

Mbappé scores a penalty as PSG beats Monaco to move four points clear at top

 Vitinha of PSG celebrates his goal with Kylian Mbappe during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco (ASM) at Parc des Princes stadium on November 24, 2023 in Paris, France. Star striker Kylian Mbappé scored his 14th league goal of the season as French leader Paris Saint-Germain beat third-place Monaco 5-2 to move four points clear at the top on Friday.Second-place Nice can keep the gap at one point if it beats Toulouse at home on Sunday.After striker Gonçalo Ramos put PSG ahead in the 18th minute, Monaco equalized four minutes later following a mistake from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.He was under pressure from Monaco forward Folarin Balogun, hesitated, and shot the ball straight at Japan forward Takumi Minamino, who finished confidently ...
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NEWS

Ex-Man City and Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli involved in serious car crash

 Balotelli (99) of Yukatel Adanademirspor gestures during the Turkish Super Lig week 10 soccer match between Yukatel Adana Demirspor and TUMOSAN Konyaspor at New Adana Stadium in Adana, Turkiye on October 28, 2023. Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been involved in a serious car crash in his native Italy. The 33-year-old totalled his car in a heavy collision in the Italian town of Brescia but managed to walk away from the wreckage without suffering any significant injuries.Local Italian newspaper Fatto Quotidiano reports the crash occurred at 8.30pm on Thursday night in Balotelli's hometown Orzinuovi. The striker was in Italy after being granted leave from Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demispor while he recovers from an injury.He was fortunate to wal...
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LALIGA

Ajax midfielder admits he wants to join Real Madrid

 Silvano Vos of AFC Ajax runs with the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Group B match between AFC Ajax and Brighton & Hove Albion at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on November 9, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Real Madrid are arguably the biggest team in world football. They are certainly the most successful when it comes to the Champions League and by some distance, and have had superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Zinedine Zidane, Sergio Ramos and several others represent them over the years.So, it is only natural that youngsters grow up dreaming of playing for Real Madrid. And it looks like one Ajax player has his eyes on a move to the Spanish capital down the line.Silvano Vos is just 18 years of age and has played a bit of football fo...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton chief calls out Premier League over ‘wholly disproportionate’ points deduction

 New Everton Director of Football Kevin Thelwell poses for a photo at Finch Farm on March 04, 2022 in Halewood, England. Everton’s director of football, Kevin Thelwell, says the club is united by a sense of injustice following the 10-point deduction for breaking Premier League spending rules.Everton have dropped to second bottom in the Premier League ahead of this weekend’s visit of Manchester United, and have indicated they will appeal the penalty handed down by an independent commission.Thelwell echoed the views of the club’s acting chief executive, Colin Chong, in arguing the decision was too harsh.“Colin’s video message last Friday echoed my views and the sentiment of everybody here at Finch Farm. We are shocked by what we believe is a wholly disproportionate and unjust rulin...
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NEWS

Stephen Kenny sacked as Ireland manager after failure to qualify for Euro 2024

 Dublin , Ireland - 21 November 2023; Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have announced that they will not renew the contract of current Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.It followed a meeting on Wednesday evening and a presentation to the Board by chief executive Jonathan Hill and Director of Football Marc Canham.His departure comes following Ireland’s disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, where the team missed out on a spot in next year’s finals in Germany.Their qualification run came to a close on Saturday after being beaten 1-0 by the Netherlands in Amsterdam and as a result finished fourth in the Group B sta...
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NEWS

Germany lose in Austria as Nagelsmann woe continues

 Julian Nagelsmann, Manager of Germany, looks on prior to the international friendly match between Austria and Germany at Ernst Happel Stadion on November 21, 2023 in Vienna, Austria. Germany were beaten by Austria to suffer a second straight defeat as Julian Nagelsmann's reign continues to get off to a difficult start.The ex-Bayern Munich manager won his opening game against the USA before a draw with Mexico and defeat by Turkey.The 36-year-old replaced Hansi Flick in September on a contract until July 2024, after Germany host Euro 2024.Marcel Sabitzer put Ralf Rangnick's Austria ahead, before Christoph Baumgartner sealed the win.Germany were also reduced to 10 men in the 49th minute when former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane was sent off for pushing Phillipp Mwene over after...
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NEWS

France’s perfect qualifying ended by Greece draw

 France's forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (L) fights for the ball with Greece's defender #15 Lazaros Rota (R) during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B second leg qualifying football match between Greece and France at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on November 21, 2023. France finished Euro 2024 qualifying with seven wins from eight after drawing 2-2 with Greece.Paris St-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani fired into the roof of the net to give France the lead in Athens.But Anastasios Bakasetas equalised for Greece with a 20-yard volley, before Fotis Ioannidis guided home a cross.That forced boss Didier Deschamps to turn to his bench, with Kylian Mbappe coming on to set Youssouf Fofana up for their equaliser with 16 minutes left.The visitors, who had already qualified, thought they had fo...
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NEWS

Croatia secure final automatic Euro 2024 spot

 Borna Sosa and Ante Budimir of Croatia celebrate after scoring first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Croatia and Armenia at Stadion Maksimir on November 21, 2023 in Zagreb, Croatia. Croatia became the final team to automatically secure their place at Euro 2024 with victory over Armenia.The result means they finish second, behind Turkey, in Group D, and send Wales into the play-offs.It was threatening to be a frustrating night for Croatia but Ante Budimir met Borna Sosa's cross to secure the win.It means they continue their record of qualifying for every European Championship since 2004 and every major tournament since 2010.They went into the game knowing they needed to at least match Wales' result against Turkey to qualify but quickly found themse...
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NEWS

Republic held by New Zealand as McClean retires

 Adam Idah of Republic of Ireland scores the team's first goal during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.The Republic of Ireland failed to end a disappointing year on a high as they were held by New Zealand on a night when James McClean brought down the curtain on his international career.Adam Idah's 28th-minute strike put the Republic in the driving seat at the break in the Dublin friendly.But New Zealand hit back through Matthew Garbett just before the hour.McClean then bid farewell to the Irish fans in what may also prove to be Stephen Kenny's final match in charge.Kenny's contract is up, with the Dubliner's fate expected to be decided at next week's Football Association of Ireland bo...
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