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SERIE A

Bennacer returns to Milan with injury

 Ismaël Bennacer of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 17, 2024 in Verona, Italy. Ismael Bennacer has returned to Milan for tests after sustaining an injury on international duty with Algeria.According to initial reports, there is only a slight muscular issue and he is being returned to his club medical staff so that he can be assessed.It is only considered to be a precaution and this course of action was decided in conjunction with the Milan medical staff.Bennacer is still expected to be fit enough to play in the next Serie A match against Fiorentina.The Algeria international was out of action from May to November 2023 following knee surgery and has therefore only made 15 competitive appea...
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NEWS

Aston Villa goalkeeper ruled out for the rest of season

Aston Villa goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on January 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. Villa goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar is set to miss the rest of the season having undergone hip surgery, the Women’s Super League outfit have announced.Villa said the 24-year-old Netherlands international had a successful operation after sustaining a hip issue prior to the 4-0 League Cup semi-final loss to Arsenal earlier this month.Anna Leat played in goal for Carla Ward’s side in that game and Saturday’s 2-1 WSL win at Everton.Van Domselaar was signed by the midlands club from FC Twente last summer.She has joined a list of sidelined Villa players that also includes defender Lucy Parker, recov...
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Ligue 1

Mbappe’s reduced playing time with PSG may benefit France: Deschamps

 Kylian Mbappe looks on during a France training session as part of the French national team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches at Centre National du Football on March 19, 2024 in Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines, France. Kylian Mbappe’s reduced playing time with Paris St Germain in recent weeks could be good news for the France national team as it may keep him fresh for the European Championship and Olympic Games, manager Didier Deschamps said.The France captain, who informed PSG last month that he would leave them as a free agent at the end of the season, has played the full 90 minutes in just three matches since Feb. 14, a 2-1 Champions League win at Real Sociedad, a 3-1 French Cup win over Nice and a 6-2 league win over Montpellier on Sunday.Asked about Mbappe’s g...
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NEWS

Lyon and Chelsea win first-leg matches in Women’s Champions League quarterfinals

 Ana Seica of SL Benfica (L) vies with Delphine Cascarino of Olympique Lyon (R) for the ball possession during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2023/24 Quarter Final Leg One match between SL Benfica and Olympique Lyon at on March 19, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.Lyon and Chelsea underlined their status as two of the favorites for the Women's Champions League title by earning first-leg wins on the road in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.Lyon, the record eight-time champion, came from behind to beat Benfica 2-1, while Chelsea ultimately eased to a 3-0 victory at Ajax to close in on a second straight appearance in the last four of Europe's top competition.The second legs are on March 27.Lyon still hasn't lost in either the French league or the Champions League this season, but it needed a seco...
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SERIE A

Fiorentina director Joe Barone dies aged 57 following cardiac arrest

 General Director Joe Barone of ACF Fiorentina looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and Empoli FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on October 23, 2023 in Florence, Italy. Serie A side Fiorentina have announced the tragic death of general director Joe Barone at the age of 57 following his cardiac arrest at the weekend.La Viola's top-flight match with Atalanta BC on Sunday was postponed after Barone was taken ill at the team hotel in front of players and was subsequently rushed to hospital.Fiorentina confirmed that the club chief had suffered a cardiac arrest and was in intensive care at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, where "artificial mechanical support techniques" were supporting his vital functions.On Tuesday afternoon, Fiorentina released a new statement...
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NEWS

Bayern Munich: Aleksandar Pavlovic ruled out for Germany due to illness

 Aleksandar Pavlovic of Bayern Muenchen controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany. The first international break of 2024 has arrived midway through March. Bayern Munich players have already travelled to their respective national team camps. It was set to be a big week for Aleksandar Pavlovic as he was called up for the German national team. However, it does look like he may have to wait a couple of months to make his debut for Germany.According to Kicker and other German media outlets, due to illness, Pavlovic will miss both games for Germany in the ongoing international break. The 19-year-old midfielder has been struggling with tonsillitis. Julian Nagelsman...
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LALIGA

Thibaut Courtois forced to undergo second knee surgery in seven months due to meniscus tear

 Thibaut Courtois player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on March 19, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Thibaut Courtois player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on March 19, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.It’s been a nightmare day for Thibaut Courtois. During Tuesday’s training session with Real Madrid, he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee – the opposite one to which he tore his ACL – which is expected to keep him out for almost two months, which effectively means that his season is over without a game being played.Courtois suffered that ACL injury in August, just days before the start of the La Liga season. He underwent successful surgery soon after it occurred, and he had been in the final stages of his recovery before this latest blow.As reporte...
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LALIGA

Sevilla preparing new contract for breakthrough star with new €40m release clause

 Isaac Romero of Sevilla FC celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Sevilla FC at Montilivi Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Isaac Romero has been a revelation for Sevilla in 2024. The 23-year-old had been on the fringes for the first half of the season, but since mid-January, he had turned himself into a regular starter under head coach Quique Sanchez Flores, who has put his faith in Romero unlike those before him.However, despite his impressive form, Romero’s future at Sevilla is not secure. According to Estadio Deportivo, Los Nervionenses consider him to be available for transfer this summer, as they aim to improve their precarious financial situation.Firstly, Sevilla would like to renew Romero’s contract, ...
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LALIGA

“I want to score the decisive goal against PSG, in the second leg. A goal that gives us the win.”

 Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has today provided an insight into his personal hopes for the club’s upcoming showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.Xavi’s Barca, of course, were made aware of their fate on the continent late last week.After sending Italian champions Napoli packing in the competition’s Last-16, the Blaugrana were handed a Champions League quarter-final tie with the aforementioned PSG.The draw is considered a largely balanced one, with neutrals from across the continent in disagreement when it comes to just who should be considered favour...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Anthony Martial – Manchester United injury news and return dates

 Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on March 12, 2024 in Manchester, England.Manchester United will soon be hoping to welcome back players towards the end of the international break.Erik ten Hag's side are next in action against Brentford on March 30 and could have at least two individuals fit and ready to feature once more, in the form of Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans.The Red Devils will be hoping to avoid any further issues with members of their first-team squad as they prepare to represent their respective countries over the next week, at what is a crucial point in the season.Mason Mount is one name who made his long-awaited return at the weekend, and others will have plans to follow suit in t...
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BUNDESLIGA

“He will stay” – Bayer Leverkusen CEO confident Xabi Alonso won’t leave for Liverpool

 Xabi Alonso, Manager of Bayer Leverkusen, looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at BayArena on February 23, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen are experiencing an incredible unbeaten season and the man behind that, Xabi Alonso, is a manager in demand with Liverpool and Bayern Munch chasing his signature. The German side are chasing a treble across the remainder of the campaign and should they do it, the reign of Alonso at the BayArena will be remembered forever.This season is the Spanish coach’s first full one with the Bundesliga outfit and many suspect that he may want to stay for another and guide Leverkusen in the Champions League next season.The club’s CEO Fernando Carro seems confident that Alonso will stay an...
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TRANSFERS

Milan’s Olivier Giroud keen to join LAFC this summer – source

 Olivier Giroud of AC Milan celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and AS Roma - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 14, 2024 in Milan, Italy. AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is in talks with LAFC over a potential transfer this summer, with the France international keen on joining last year's MLS Cup finalists, sources have told ESPN.While Giroud, whose contract with Milan is due to expire this summer, has also held discussions with other MLS teams, the player's preference is to join LAFC and hopes a deal can be reached, a source added.LAFC also holds Giroud's discovery rights within MLS, meaning it has priority if he moves to the league. Any other club wishing to sign him will also have to negotiate with the L...
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NEWS

Erling Haaland spotted limping out of Norway training in major injury scare for City

Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland was filmed limping out of Norway's training session on Tuesday in a potentially huge blow to Manchester City.The 23-year-old is top of the scoring charts for Pep Guardiola's side as they look to win a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.City host Arsenal on Sunday March 31 in a crunch clash that may be key in deciding this season's champions, but Haaland could miss out.Sky Sports report he left Norway training early on in their session ahead of friendlies against the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and did not return.Haaland missed a large spell of action for City over the winter due to...
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NEWS

Gareth Southgate’s stance on Mason Greenwood as Man Utd seek to appoint England boss

 Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between North Macedonia and England at National Arena Todor Proeski on November 20, 2023 in Skopje, Macedonia.England boss Gareth Southgate could be handed a difficult decision over Mason Greenwood if he takes charge over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. The Three LionsLLP head coach is the reported number one option My succeed Ten Hag at Old Trafford, with the Dutchman increasingly likely to be dismissed by new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The Daily Star claim that Ratcliffe sees Southgate as the perfect candidate to take over from Ten Hag at United and would like him to take over after England's Euro 2024 campaign. The ex-Middlesbrough player and boss has a contra...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds United’s promotion rivals face fresh obstacle after surprise result

Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Preston North End at Elland Road on January 21, 2024 in Leeds, England.The Championship has paused for the final international break of the season, with Leeds United, Leicester City and Ipswich Town locked in an absorbing title race. The Whites made it 19 home league matches unbeaten on Sunday, beating Millwall 2-0 to move to the top of the table.But there is still plenty of work for United to do to seal a top-two finish. Previous leaders Leicester City, who were in FA Cup action yesterday, have a game in hand while Ipswich Town are only a point behind in third position. Southampton are fourth with two games in hand but are nine points off the summit.Whites boss Danie...
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NEWS

Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Ireland’s game against Belgium

 Romelu Lukaku of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and AS Roma - Serie A TIM at the U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Monza, Italy. Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Saturday’s international friendly between Belgium and the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.The Roma striker joins Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on the Red Devils high-profile list of absentees.“Romelu Lukaku is not fit for the game against Ireland due to a slightly overloaded groin,” confirmed the Royal Belgium FA. “He left the camp but will travel with the team on Friday to Dublin and England.”The fourth-best football nation in the world faces England, ranked third by Fifa, at Wembley ...
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TRANSFERS

Report: £64m world-class star ready to discuss Liverpool or Arsenal transfer

 Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will consider a move to Liverpool or Arsenal during the summer transfer window.The 29-year-old is regarded as one of the finest midfielders in the Bundesliga, but he is open to pursuing a new challenge this summer with no progress over a new contract at Bayern.Plettenberg claims that Bayern are prepared to sell Kimmich if a suitable offer comes in at the end of the campaign.The midfielder is also willing to speak with potential buyers. Liverpool and Arsenal are among his preferred destinations alongside Manchester...
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SERIE A

Lazio announce Tudor as new manager following Sarri resignation

Lazio new head coach Igor Tudor arrives in Roma on March 18, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Following Maurizio Sarri’s resignation after a fifth defeat in six games, Croatian manager Igor Tudor has been named as the Italian's successor at Lazio. The club announced the news on Monday, two days after Lazio claimed their first win in four under assistant coach Giovanni Martusciello. Tudor's first match as Lazio boss will be against his former club Juventus.Igor Tudor has been named Lazio manager following Maurizio Sarri’s resignation, the club have confirmed.Sarri left his post as manager on Wednesday after a fifth defeat in six games, which left the club in ninth place in Serie A after 28 games.Assistant coach Giovanni Martusciello stepped into the vacant hot seat to oversee Saturday's 3-2 w...
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NEWS

Christensen pulls out of Denmark squad due to injury

 Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona during the La Liga EA Sports Match match between FC Barcelona v Villareal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on January 27th, 2024. Andreas Christensen has pulled out of the Denmark squad for friendlies against Switzerland and Faroe Islands over the international break.Denmark have confirmed that the Barcelona defender has dropped out of the squad with a “minor knock” and been replaced by Brøndby’s Jacob Rasmussen.Christensen was named in Barcelona’s starting XI against Atletico last time out but dropped out after feeling some discomfort in the warm-up.Xavi offered an update on the defender after the game and admitted it’s an ongoing problem that the center-back is dealing with.“Christensen is not injured per se. He has s...
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SERIE A

Inter defender Acerbi could face ban if officials find he racially abused Napoli’s Juan Jesus

 Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and FC Internazionale - Serie A TIM at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on March 09, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi was sent home from Italy's national team training camp on Monday amid an allegation he racially abused Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus in Sunday´s Serie A match.Juan Jesus, who is Black, was visibly upset in the second half when he walked up to the referee, who then called over Acerbi.In close-up television images, Juan Jesus seemed to be telling the referee that Acerbi had used a racist slur. Juan Jesus was also pointing at his shirt sleeve, which had a `Keep Racism Out´ badge - as part of the league´s anti-racism campaign.Acerbi joined up with the It...
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