Month: March 2024

17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Nice leapfrog Lens, Strasbourg score first win of 2024

 Nice's Nigerian forward #09 Terem Moffi (R) celebrates his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and OGC Nice at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France, on March 16, 2024.Nice have ended a six-match winless streak in style with a 3-1 victory at last season's French league runners-up Lens.The result moved Nice to fourth in Ligue 1, a point above their hosts, who failed to make the most of numerous chances on Saturday.Forward Terem Moffi scored twice for the visitors, with Khephren Thuram adding Nice's other goal.Elye Wahi reduced the deficit for Lens with 15 minutes left.Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha scored twice as Strasbourg snapped an eight-game winless streak by beating struggling Nantes 3-1.Emegha has been one of the revelations of the...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Jamie Redknapp slams Tottenham for slipping back into bad old ways

  Sky Sports presenter Jamie Redknapp is seen prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on August 20, 2023 in London, England. Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham slipped back into their bad old ways in the defeat at Fulham and it should act as a warning sign for boss Ange Postecoglou.Spurs missed the chance to leapfrog above Aston Villa into fourth in the Premier League after losing 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday.Redknapp told Sky Sports: 'When I've watched Tottenham this season there's been so much joy in their play, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought those types of performances were a thing of the past, I didn't think we'd be seeing them anymore under Ange Postecoglou.'They were off it from minute one. They had a couple of ...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Liverpool line up move for Pedro Marques

Pedro Marques, Technical Director, SL Benfica, on SportsTrade Stage during the opening day of Web Summit 2019 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.Liverpool are reportedly keen on appointing the Benfica technical director Pedro Marques.As per the Athletic, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are now looking to build a new structure within the club after the arrival of Michael Edwards and they are starting to put the plans in place. Pedro Marques has done an impressive job at Benfica, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for Liverpool.Michael Edwards returned to Liverpool earlier in the week, and he will take over as the CEO of football at Liverpool. Apart from his duties at the Premier League club, the 44-year-old will also help acquire and oversee a second club. It is belie...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham boss Moyes hopes to ‘crack Phillips code’

 Kalvin Phillips of West Ham United during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg training and press conference at Rush Green on March 13, 2024 in Romford, England. West Ham boss David Moyes hopes to "crack the code" that will restore Kalvin Phillips to top form.The midfielder joined the Hammers on loan from Manchester City in January in an effort to preserve his England place at Euro 2024.However, he missed out on Gareth Southgate's latest squad, with the England boss saying he "couldn't be confident" in Phillips' current form.He made two starts in 16 Premier League appearances in 18 months at City."I hope we can crack the code before our time runs out," Moyes said.Phillips has struggled for consistency since the move. After gifting Bournemouth a goal with virtual...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Report: Chelsea due £4m Armando Broja payment from Fulham

 Armando Broja of Fulham during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham FC at Molineux on March 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. Armando Broja's absence from the Fulham squad against Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly triggered a clause in his loan deal that will see the Cottagers pay his parent club Chelsea £4m.The Albanian international has not been able to break into the Fulham team since his arrival on loan at the end of the winter transfer window, with the form of Rodrigo Muniz keeping him out of the side.In the seven matches since Broja's loan move, he has not started any of them, playing just 51 minutes across four substitute appearances.Broja was not in the Fulham squad at all which beat Spurs 3-0 on Saturday evening, with the form of Muniz ma...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Kane to ‘take no risks’ with ankle injury, say Bayern

 Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looks dejected leaving the field after sustaining an injury during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany.Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund said Saturday he was unsure if Harry Kane would play during the international break after injuring his ankle.Kane, who scored on Saturday to extend his league goal tally to 31 this season, was subbed off late in Saturday's 5-2 win over Darmstadt after clattering into the goalpost while trying to reach a ball.Freund said Bayern were "in close coordination" with England about Kane and told reporters the striker "will take no risks" with injury.England play friendlies against Brazil and Belgium this week. B...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Report – Napoli very reluctant to sell attacker to Juventus

 Giacomo Raspadori of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Napoli at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona Spain.  Juventus has been tracking Giacomo Raspadori for an extended period, dating back to his time at Sassuolo. Even after his move to Napoli following his standout performance at Euro 2020, Juventus has kept a close eye on him.Raspadori’s potential transfer to Juventus gained momentum after his stellar performances, leading the Bianconeri to believe he could be a significant addition to their squad. However, despite their interest, Raspadori opted for Napoli, where he has been playing since.Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Juventus may undergo squad restructuring, potentially leading to the d...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lazio win at Frosinone as post-Sarri era begins

 Taty Castellanos of SS Lazio celebrates after scoring second goal during the Serie A TIM match between Frosinone Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Benito Stirpe on March 16, 2024 in Frosinone, Italy. Substitute Taty Castellanos has scored twice in Lazio's 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Frosinone in what is set to be interim coach Giovanni Martusciello's only match in charge of the capital club.Pol Lirola gave Frosinone the lead before Mattia Zaccagni leveled shortly before halftime.Castellanos scored twice after the break but Walid Cheddira reduced the deficit to set up a nervy final 20 minutes for ninth-placed Lazio.Martusciello, former coach Maurizio Sarri's longtime assistant, was named caretaker on Wednesday after Sarri resigned.But Italian media reports an agreement has alrea...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

“Everyone needs a big wake-up call” – Tottenham star brutally honest after defeat to Fulham

 Joao Palhinha, Calvin Bassey of Fulham FC and Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 16, 2024 in London, England.Heung-min Son condemned Tottenham Hotspur’s “unacceptable” display in their loss to Fulham, where Rodrigo Muniz netted twice in Fulham’s 3-0 triumph at Craven Cottage.Rodrigo Muniz’s goals, along with Sasa Lukic’s second-half strike, sealed Fulham’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The lackluster performance from Tottenham cost them the opportunity to climb to fourth place in the Premier League standings.The loss to Fulham followed a week after their convincing 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, during which Heung-min Son was among the scorers, ultimately squashing any type of momentum...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Mason Greenwood sent clear message about Euro chances by England boss Gareth Southgate

Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Girona FC at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 16, 2024 in Getafe, Spain.Gareth Southgate has told Mason Greenwood he will not be part of England’s Euro 2024 squad but has not ruled out a surprise recall after the summer’s tournament in Germany. The Manchester United forward has enjoyed a positive season on loan at La Liga club Getafe.Greenwood was once considered one of England’s brightest young prospects. The 22-year-old is rebuilding his career in Spain after criminal charges - all of which he denied - were dropped against him in February last year following the withdrawal of a key witness.Southgate sent Greenwood home from a European Championship qualifier against Iceland in 2020, a ga...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Barcelona prodigies remain confident about facing Atletico Madrid

 Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal are playing in the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna for week 20 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on January 31, 2024. After the grand victory over Napoli, FC Barcelona are already looking ahead to their next challenge. Beating their opponents in the UEFA Champions League was only step one to this final phase of the season. For now, Barcelona return to their roots in La Liga before their next challenge comes along.However, their upcoming opponents in the Spanish First Division also happen to be there in the Champions League. Atletico Madrid, led by the polarizing figure of Diego Simeone, are still alive both in La Liga and Europe’s Premiere competition. One of the finest from Spain, they pose a gr...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Luton snatch point against Forest in survival battle

Luke Berry of Luton Town scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest at Kenilworth Road on March 16, 2024 in Luton, England.Luke Berry scored an 89th-minute equaliser for Luton as they salvaged a point at home to Nottingham Forest as both teams battle for Premier League survival.Chris Wood had put Forest ahead when he stretched to convert Morgan Gibbs-White's dink to the back post.With time running out, Reece Burke headed Ross Barkley's corner towards goal and Berry finished on the spin from six yards.Ryan Yates nearly gave Forest all three points in the final minute of added time but his sweet strike flew just wide to keep the gap between the sides at three points, with Luton in 18th, a place below their visitors.Luton started brig...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Burnley beat 10-man Brentford to boost survival hopes

 Alphonse Areola of West Ham United prepares to make a save whilst under pressure from teammate Nayef Aguerd and Jacob Bruun Larsen of Burnley during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Burnley FC at the London Stadium on March 10, 2024 in London, England. Burnley boosted their slim hopes of Premier League survival with a nervy victory over 10-man Brentford at Turf Moor.Jacob Bruun Larsen's early penalty gave the hosts the perfect start after the video assistant referee (VAR) adjudged Sergio Reguilon to have committed a professional foul on Clarets winger Vitinho, resulting in a straight red card for the Tottenham loanee.Dara O'Shea's heavy backpass almost gifted Brentford an equaliser, but Arijanet Muric - making his Premier League debut in place of first-choice...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real beat Osasuna

 Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on March 16, 2024 in Pamplona, Spain. Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid moved 10 points clear at the top of La Liga with victory over Osasuna.The Brazilian put Real ahead after just four minutes but Ante Budimir levelled for Osasuna shortly after.Dani Carvajal made it 2-1 to Real, finishing into the top left corner, and Brahim Diaz met Federico Valverde's through ball to score a third.Vinicius got his second before Iker Munoz fired through the legs of Andriy Lunin for Osasuna's second.Real are on course for their second La Liga title under Ancelotti, who recorded his 200th win in all competitions with the club.They are still in the Champi...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at loggerheads over Joao Felix future

Joao Felix of FC Barcelona 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 and Atletico Madrid have made no progress regarding the future of Joao Felix this summer, as another summer of uncertainty approaches for the Portuguese. With Atletico Madrid desperate to move him on last summer, Felix held out for a loan move to Barcelona, and it looks as if his parent club will try to move him on once again.Felix, 24, has failed to impress at Barcelona save for the odd game, and has lost his starting spot under Xavi Hernandez, who has preferred to either go with Ferran Torres, Raphinha or a fourth midfielder in recent months. As per Sport, the Blaugrana are onl...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Uncategorized

Kane sets league best as Bayern beat Darmstadt

 Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany. Harry Kane set a new personal best of 31 league goals in a season as Bayern Munich beat Darmstadt to close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen to seven points.Darmstadt took the lead through Tim Skarke before Jamal Musiala levelled.Kane's diving header put Bayern in front and Musiala dribbled past the Darmstadt defence for his second.Substitute Serge Gnabry and Mathys Tel made it five for Bayern with Oscar Vilhelmsson scoring Darmstadt's second.Despite being bottom of the table, Darmstadt gave Bayern a few s...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

WSL: Aston Villa hold on to claim key victory at Everton after Stenevik sees red

 Martina Piemonte of Everton in action during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Everton FC and Aston Villa at Walton Hall Park on March 16, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Aston Villa were held at bay by Everton for almost an hour before they scored two goals in quick succession. The away side secured their third consecutive victory away to Everton, but they were made to work for it after Elise Stenevik reduced the deficit to a single goal, only for the Norwegian to be sent off in added time after she was given a second yellow.Aston Villa held on for a 2-1 win at Everton in the Women's Super League as the home side were reduced to 10 players after Elise Stenevik received a late red card.The two sides had met twice already this season, with Everton winning 3-0 at Villa in the ...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves dealt huge Pedro Neto injury blow

 Pedro Neto of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham FC at Molineux on March 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolves winger Pedro Neto may miss the rest of the season after suffering a second serious hamstring injury.The Portuguese international missed eight weeks with a hamstring injury earlier in the campaign before making his comeback at the end of 2023.Neto was substituted at half-time against Newcastle with a sore hamstring on the opposite leg to the first injury, but started the game against Fulham a week later where he pulled up.Now, after the crushing 3-2 FA Cup quarter-final loss to Coventry, Gary O'Neil revealed Neto could now miss the rest of the season."Pedro, potentially, it's the end of the season for him," O...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Diego Simeone – Antoine Griezmann is a doubt for Barcelona clash

 Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Atlético Madrid and FC Internazionale at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has revealed that Antoine Griezmann is a doubt for Sunday's La Liga clash with Barcelona at Wanda Metropolitano.The France international was absent for four matches with an ankle injury before making his return against Inter Milan in the Champions League last week.Griezmann played 105 minutes of the last-16 second leg, which Atletico won 2-1 to set up a penalty shootout, with the capital outfit triumphing to advance to the quarter-finals.The 32-year-old has not featured in any of Atletico's last four La Lig...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Report: Manchester City make initial contact with Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes

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. Manchester City have reportedly made initial contact to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.The 26-year-old has established himself as a fans' favourite at St James' Park since arriving from Lyon in January 2022.Guimaraes has made a total of 96 competitive appearances for the Magpies, contributing 13 goals and 13 assists.Despite being regarded as a key player in Eddie Howe's side, Guimaraes has seen his future become the subject of transfer speculation in recent times due to Newcastle's financial situation.The Magpies may need to raise funds from player sales before they can reinvest in the squad if they are t...

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