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LALIGA

Real Madrid 24-year-old star to replace Jude Bellingham against Osasuna

 Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Celta de Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 10, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. If Jude Bellingham’s red card against Valencia was silly in itself, imposing a two-game ban on the Real Madrid protege took it a step too far. After all, he was only protesting against what was a fair goal disallowed.The English international sat out Los Blancos’ clash against Celta Vigo last weekend and is set to miss today’s game against Osasuna as well. While it is a big blow for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, the squad does have some very strong backups in the position.Option DiazAs revealed by AS, Brahim Diaz will start as the attacking midfielder for Real Madrid at Estadio El Sadar tonight. After all, he re...
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Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool keen on £100m-rated Premier League star

Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 11, 2024 in London, England.Newcastle United mainstay Bruno Guimaraes could be on the move in the upcoming summer transfer window given the amount of interest in his services.According to Edu Burgos via Rudy Galetti, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are all keen on having the defensive midfielder in their ranks.Guimaraes was a statement signing by the Magpies back in the winter of 2022. He was integral to their sensational season last time out which helped them return to the Champions League. While the team’s overall performances have gone down this term, the 26-year-old is still performing at a high level.His impressive performances have caug...
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BUNDESLIGA

Leipzig into top four as Xavi Simons and Lois Openda slay Cologne

 Lois Openda of RB Leipzig (R) celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig at RheinEnergieStadion on March 15, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. A goal and an assist from Xavi Simons and a Lois Openda brace helped RB Leipzig thump Cologne 5-1 away on Friday to leapfrog Borussia Dortmund into the top four. Simons produced yet another masterclass as Leipzig's attacking fulcrum in midfield while showcasing his understanding with fellow summer arrival Openda, who lifted his league goal tally to 19 this season. Simons, who laid on two goals in a 6-0 procession when these teams met earlier in the season, now has 11 assists and seven goals in 25 games this season.Simons joined Leipzig on a season-long loan in su...
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SERIE A

Serie A: Last-Gasp Bologna Consolidate Fourth At Empoli

 Giovanni Fabbian of Bologna FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between Empoli FC and Bologna FC at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 15, 2024 in Empoli, Italy.Bologna continued their surprise Serie A charge to a Champions League spot on Friday after a stoppage-time winner by Giovanni Fabbian gave them a 1-0 win at Empoli. Substitute Fabbian scored on the rebound four minutes into added time to move Bologna six points clear of Roma in fifth spot, provisionally. The narrow victory comes at a crucial time in the season for Bologna, who last week were defeated 1-0 at home to runaway leaders Inter Milan after a run of six successive wins.Thiago Motta's side now find themselves just four points off Juventus in third, ahead of the Old Lady's clash with ...
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Champions League

Lewandowski says Barca tie will be ‘emotional’ for Dembele

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been talking about Ousmane Dembele in the wake of Friday’s Champions League draw.The Catalan giants will come up against Dembele in the quarter-finals of the competition after being paired with PSG.Lewandowski struck up a good relationship with Dembele last season, before his move to the French capital, and the striker thinks it will be a memorable night for the forward.“It’s not just Kylian Mbappé, but also other players like Ousmane Dembélé. For him I think this match can be very emotional,” he told TV3.“I am sure that w...
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NEWS

Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson out of FA Cup tie against Newcastle United, confirm Manchester City

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between F.C. Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Ederson will miss Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final game against Newcastle United due to injuries, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.Ederson was forced to come off during their 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool following a challenge on Darwin Nunez, conceding a penalty. Meanwhile, De Bruyne has a groin strain which resulted in him being left out of Belgium's squad for friendlies with Ireland and England this month."Kevin's not ready. He already played in Anfield with some probl...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Nuno says poor decisions are affecting Forest relegation fight

Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest, applauds the fans after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest at the American Express Community Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Brighton, England.Nuno Espirito Santo has warned that referees have to “improve fast” after launching another withering attack on the standard of officiating.The Nottingham Forest head coach insists the current crop of top-flight officials are too inexperienced and that poor decisions are impacting his squad’s relegation battle.Forest have suffered a number of controversial calls this season and have already written three letters of complaint to the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL), the body that organises referees and Var in the Premier Le...
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NEWS

Julian Nagelsmann speaks on the return of Toni Kroos to the German national team

 Toni Kroos player of Real Madrid is training with teammates Arda Guler and Joselu Mato at Valdebebas training ground on March 14, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany team has arrived. The former Bayern Munich coach has really started to make his specific squad. We are seeing Germany veterans such as Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Mats Hummels and more excluded based on current form or fitness. The fans have reacted well to this decision of performance over prestige so far as well.There had only been two players from the 2014 World Cup winning squad that are in the current roster, Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller. On the odd occasion, Mats Hummels. Now, Nagelsmann has brought back a Real Madrid and Germany legend, Toni Kroos.Toni Kroos has been speculated to make a ret...
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TRANSFERS

Report: Manchester United player claims Mason Mount signing was not for football reasons

 Mason Mount of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on March 12, 2024 in Manchester, England.An unnamed Manchester United player has reportedly claimed that Mason Mount's move to the club was 'not for football reasons'.The Champions League winner made the high-profile switch from Chelsea to Old Trafford ahead of the 2023-24 season, becoming Erik ten Hag's first signing of the summer window.Arriving for £60m, there was plenty of expectation placed on the performances of Mount in the opening months, however injury has severely hindered his maiden campaign at the club.The England international has only managed 12 appearances across all competitions due to fitness issues, including a four-month lay-off since late November.Accordin...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo in contention for Burnley clash

 Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford celebrates scoring his team's first goal from a penalty kick during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 06, 2023 in Brighton, England.Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has revealed that Bryan Mbeumo could return from injury for Saturday's Premier League away clash with Burnley.The Cameroon international has not played since December after sustaining an ankle injury during a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.Mbeumo was crucial to Brentford's efforts in the first half of the season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 15 Premier League appearances.In his absence, the Bees have won just twice in 13 Premier League matches, leaving them in 15th position...
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NEWS

Europa League: West Ham & AC Milan cruise into quarters; Bayer Leverkusen narrowly avoid shock exit

 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between West Ham United FC and Sport-Club Freiburg at the Olympic Stadium on March 14, 2024 in London, England.West Ham United are into a major European quarter-final for the third season running following Thursday night’s emphatic Europa League thrashing of Freiburg at the London Stadium.David Moyes’ Hammers went into the second leg of their last 16 tie trailing 1- on aggregate but made light work of the task in overturning that deficit on home soil.Lucas Paqueta cancelled out Freiburg’s advantage inside nine minutes, before Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead in the tie later in the first half. Aaron Cresswell put further daylight between the side...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Unai Emery plays down injury fears for Villa forward Ollie Watkins

  Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa reacts after appearing to injure his knee during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Aston Villa and AFC Ajax at Villa Park on March 14, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Head coach Unai Emery has dismissed fears that Ollie Watkins may have suffered a serious knee injury during Aston Villa's fixture with Ajax.The West Midlands outfit were able to come through by a 4-0 scoreline on Thursday night as they comfortably booked a spot in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.Watkins opened the scoring at Villa Park before Leon Bailey, Jhon Duran and Moussa Diaby all netted in the second half as their Dutch opponents offered minimal threat.However, Watkins needed to be withdrawn during the opening 45 minutes, a co...
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LALIGA

Gerard Piqué hails Xavi’s Barcelona for performance vs Napoli

 Former football player Gerard Pique looks on during the 8th round match between America and Cruz Azul as part of Torneo Clausura 2024 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué has today moved to reveal his appreciation for the display put forth by his ex-employers on the continent on Tuesday night.Barca, of course, are fresh off booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.After battling their way to a 1-1 stalemate in the first leg of the club’s Last-16 showdown with Italian champions Napoli, the Blaugrana welcomed Francesco Calzona’s troops to Catalunya’s capital, with their season all but on the line.And, when all was said and done, Xavi’s men rose to the challenge, thanking goals on the p...
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NEWS

Bailey dropped from Reggae Boyz Nations League squad for curfew breach

Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Leon Bailey has been dropped from the Reggae Boyz Nations League squad that will face the USA in the semi-finals later this month.Bailey was “suspended for this camp for breaking curfew in the last camp,” the Jamaica Football Federation stated.Clarendon College and Arnett Gardens striker Kaheem Dixon has since been included in the Reggae Boyz squad. Dixon is one of three local-based players named in the 23-man squad.Nineteen-year-old Dixon, who led Clarendon College to the daCosta Cup and Olivier Shield titles and has forced his way into Arnett Gardens, joins Mt Pleasant FA’s goalkeeper Shaquan Davis and Cavalier SC’s defender Ri...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City could face Arsenal without De Bruyne because of injury

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City at Anfield on March 10, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Arsenal has received a significant boost in their upcoming clash against Manchester City, which could prove crucial in maintaining their position at the top of the Premier League table.As the Gunners prepare to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, they find themselves in a top-of-the-table showdown, with both teams vying for crucial points.Currently leading the Premier League standings, Arsenal faces a tough challenge in securing a victory against City, who sit third in the table. A win for the Citizens would see them leapfrog Arsenal in the standings.The importance of the fixture cannot be overstated for both team...
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NEWS

Kane’s record-breaking German season set to be in vain

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen at Saebener Strasse training ground on March 12, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Harry Kane is homing in on a scoring record in Germany that was supposed to last for years, yet it probably still won't make any difference to Bayern Munich's season.Kane has 30 goals in 25 German league games for Bayern, including a hat-trick last week, and Saturday's game against last-placed Darmstadt offers the England captain a chance to score plenty more.Another 12 goals in Bayern's final nine games would take Kane past the record of 41 set by then-Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski in 2021, when the Pole broke a mark set by Gerd Muller that was nearly a half-century old.But Kane's first season in Germany is going great in every respect -- except for the league table.Journalism for...
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NEWS

‘I won’t’ – Anthony Gordon issues Newcastle United injury update ahead of Man City FA Cup clash

 Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United at Ewood Park on February 27, 2024 in Blackburn, England. Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon says he'll do everything he can to be involved against Manchester City on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:30pm).The 23-year-old was forced off with a knee injury during the first-half of the Magpies' 3-2 defeat at Chelsea on Monday. It was feared the issue was serious with Eddie Howe admitting after the game "it doesn't look good". But Gordon, reacting to his first-ever England call-up, has confirmed he is feeling fine, despite panicking initially.Gordon told NUFCTV: "I was looking forward to that game so much, I knew it was...
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NEWS

England confirm latest 25-player squad as Euro 2024 looms

 England manager Gareth Southgate greets Harry Kane as he is substituted during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and Ukraine at Wembley Arena on March 26, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the March international break, handing debuts to Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.In what will be the final international break before Euro 2024, England will take on high-level competition in the shape of Brazil and Belgium, giving Southgate a strong idea of what he can expect from his side.The England boss has not shied away from some big decisions for this squad, handing out two debuts and also leaving out usual favourite Kalvin Phillips. The midfielder has struggled since ...
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NEWS

Germany shakes up squad before Euro 2024 with six new faces, Kroos recall

National coach Julian Nagelsmann presents the DFB team's new official European Championship jersey at a press conference. Nagelsmann presented the squad for the international friendly matches at the end of March. The DFB team will play against France in Lyon on March 23 and against the Netherlands in Frankfurt on March 26. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has shaken up the squad before the home European Championship by gathering six new players for warmups against France and the Netherlands.Nagelsmann also included the 34-year-old Toni Kroos in his 26-man squad on Thursday, confirming the Real Madrid star’s return from international retirement nearly three years since he last played for the country.Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović was called up for the first time, ending the 19-year...
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Report: Chelsea would earn windfall from Jamal Musiala sale

 Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern München controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 9, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Chelsea are reportedly in line to receive a substantial windfall if Jamal Musiala departs Bayern Munich this summer.Between 2011 and 2019, Musiala was part of the Chelsea academy system before he made the transfer to the Allianz Arena at the age of 16.The main reason for the switch was the greater expectation of immediate first-team football, and that is what has materialised with the attacker establishing himself as a key player at Bayern.A total of 41 goals and 29 assists have been recorded from 155 appearances in all competitions, including 13 such contributions coming in 2023-24.However, speculati...
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