Napoli coach apologises after loss, calls for pride

21Apr

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SERIE A

Napoli coach apologises after loss, calls for pride

Alberto Cerri of Empoli FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between Empoli FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 20, 2024 in Empoli, Italy.Napoli's troubled Serie A title defence season is going from bad to worse.The team's third coach this season apologised to fans following a disheartening 1-0 loss at relegation-threatened Empoli on Saturday that left Napoli at risk of failing to qualify for Europe.Napoli remained in eighth place, a whopping 34 points behind leaders Inter Milan with only five rounds remaining."We need to work on our pride - more than tactics at this point," Napoli coach Francesco Calzona said. "I want to apologise to Napoli's fans."Alberto Cerri scored four minutes in with a header for Empoli, who moved four points clear of the...

21Apr

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Ligue 1

Lens, Rennes win in France, on track for a Europe spots

Nampalys MENDY of Lens and Florian SOTOCA of Lens during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lens and Clermont at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on April 20, 2024 in Lens, France.Lens have scraped a 1-0 win against rock-bottom Clermont in the French league after Rennes coasted past Nantes 3-0 as both stayed on track for a European place.The top six qualify for European competitions next season. Lens were sixth and Rennes seventh after Saturday's matches.Florian Sotoca put Lens ahead from a penalty in the second minute.Club-record signing Elye Wahi missed three chances to score for Lens and the striker was jeered by home fans when he was taken off near the end.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleEarlier, striker Arnaud Kalimuendo opened the scoring for Rennes in the 67th minute ...

21Apr

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LALIGA

Girona beat Cadiz to guarantee European qualification

Ivan Martin of Girona FC is challenged by Victor Chust of Cadiz CF during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Cadiz CF at the Montilivi Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Girona moved a step closer to securing Champions League qualification with an emphatic 4-1 win over Cadiz in La Liga on Saturday, which ensured they will play European football next season.Eric Garcia, Ivan Martin, Artem Dovbyk and Cristian Portu struck for the Catalan minnows, third, who moved 10 points clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao.Although their unlikely title challenge eventually ran out of steam, a top-four finish would be a remarkable achievement for Girona in only their fourth season in La Liga.After Copa del Rey winners Athletic could only draw against Granada on Friday, Michel S...

21Apr

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BUNDESLIGA

Mueller bags brace, Kane hits 33rd goal as Bayern thump Union

Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern München celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Bayern München at An der Alten Foersterei on April 20, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Harry Kane claimed his 33rd league goal of the season and Thomas Mueller scored twice as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 5-1 away in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Just a week after Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen broke Bayern’s 11-year title run, the visitors were dominant and clinical in the German capital.Kane curled in an excellent free-kick and laid on a second-half goal for Mathys Tel. The England captain is eight shy of Robert Lewandowski’s single-season Bundesliga goals record with four games remaining.Bayern rested Jamal Musiala after Wednesday’s 1-0 win o...

21Apr

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NEWS

Messi scores twice to lead Inter Miami past Nashville

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates after a goal during the second half against the Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lionel Messi scored twice to increase his Major League Soccer-leading total to seven and also had an assist to lead Inter Miami over Nashville SC 3-1 on Saturday night.Messi, who had his second two-goal game in MLS after scoring two against Orlando on March 2. He has a goal or assist in each of the six league matches he's played, missing four because of injury.Sergio Busquets scored his first goal with Miami since joining former Barcelona teammate Messi last summer.Miami (5-2-3, 21 points) is unbeaten in five matches against Nashville since Messi's arrival. Miami also remained in first place in the Eastern Conference....

21Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City set new record for longest unbeaten run in club history

Manchester City Manager Josep Guardiola reacts with Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City at the end of the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on April 20, 2024 in London, England.Manchester City broke a club record with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.Pep Guardiola's side returned to domestic action after their hopes of winning a second straight treble were ended by Wednesday's penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.The FA Cup clash looked set to go to extra time until Bernardo Silva fired in at the far post to break the deadlock in the 84th minute.Silva's 11th competitive goal of the season proved enough to secure a final spot and help Man City set a new ...

20Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Brentford routs Luton 5-1 and moves 10 points clear of EPL drop zone

Keane Lewis-Potter of Brentford heads the fourth goal for his team during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Brentford FC at Kenilworth Road on April 20, 2024 in Luton, England.Luton missed the chance to move out of the English Premier League relegation zone after being routed by Brentford 5-1 on Saturday.The Hatters remained in 18th place, a point behind Nottingham Forest, having played a game more.Meanwhile, Brentford looked certain to remain in the top flight after moving 10 points clear of the drop zone with four games to play.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleThe win at Kenilworth Road was inspired by Yoane Wissa, who scored twice in the first half to reach 10 goals for the campaign.Wissa opened the scoring in the 24th and added a second in the...

20Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Burnley thump Sheffield United in relegation six-pointer at Bramall Lane

Johann Gudmundsson of Burnley celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Burnley FC at Bramall Lane on April 20, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Burnley have given their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost with a 4-1 victory over basement side Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.Jacob Bruun Larsen, Lorenz Assignon, Lyle Foster and Johann Berg Gudmundsson scored the goals for Vincent Kompany's side, who have moved onto 23 points from their 34 league matches this season.The Clarets remain 19th in the table, but they are only three points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, while Sheffield United stay bottom, 10 points from safety, with Chris Wilder's side seemingly heading back down to the Champion...

20Apr

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LALIGA

Barcelona want to use ‘Roque strategy’ to sign Man City midfielder

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. For the last few years, one of the players that FC Barcelona have been desiring to see play in their colors is the Portuguese midfielder and winger, Bernardo Silva.The current Manchester City talisman has been playing at the highest level for several years now, and the Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has him as his most desired player ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.The Portuguese international has already been linked with the Catalans, with Xavi even holding a talk with him to convince him to join the Blaugranes in the past. However, the economic difficulties of Barcelon...

20Apr

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TRANSFERS

‘There is no negotiation’ – Arsenal told straight what they need for signing, Arteta well informed

Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and UD Almeria at Reale Arena on April 14, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. Arsenal, as well as other suitors, have been told straight by Real Sociedad that they will need to pay €60m for Martin Zubimendi this summer.That’s according to Estadio Deportivo, who say the Basque club have made it clear ‘there is no negotiation’ and his release clause will have to be met.Numerous reports over the last few months have indicated that Arsenal are keen on Zubimendi as they plan to add to their squad again in the summer transfer window.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleHe’s been impressing for Real Sociedad for the last 18 months or more and has earned himself a growing re...

20Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea drop double early team news hint for Man City FA Cup clash

Thiago Silva of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England. Thiago Silva has sent a message jeeing up his Chelsea teammates ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City on Saturday. The Brazilian is in line to keep his place in the side after helping Mauricio Pochettino's men to a first clean sheet in almost three months against Everton.Having been out of the via injury and then knocked down the pecking order, Silva has started the last two games for the Blues. Before that he hadn't played for eight weeks, sitting out four league games in a row on the bench.Saturday could be his last-ever appearance at Wembley though. Silva is expected to leave the club at the end of the season having spent...

20Apr

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TRANSFERS

AC Milan and Napoli interested in signing Club Brugge’s Danish international

Andreas Skov Olsen (7) of Club Brugge pictured in action during the Uefa Conference League round of 16 - second leg game in the 2023-2024 season between Club Brugge KV and Molde FK on March 14 , 2024 in Brugge, Belgium.According to HLN, both AC Milan and Napoli are interested in signing Andreas Skov Olsen. The Club Brugge winger is expected to leave this summer, and it is clear that there will be plenty of interest in the Danish international. However, injuries this season have curtailed what looked to be a very impressive campaign. Skov Olsen has scored 23 goals this season and provided eight assists across multiple competitions.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleSkov Olsen began his career in Denmark with Nordsjaelland before joining Bologna for around €6m...

20Apr

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LALIGA

Joao Cancelo claims trolls wished death on unborn daughter after Barcelona’s defeat by PSG

02 Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between FC Barcelona v SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on March 12th, 2024.Joao Cancelo has slammed the trolls who wished death on his unborn daughter after Barcelona's Champions League exit.Barca took a narrow lead back to Catalunya ahead of the second leg of their quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, only to be blown away by Luis Enrique's team. Centre-back Ronald Araujo was sent off and Cancelo conceded a second-half penalty as PSG won 4-1 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.The Portugal international is on loan at Barcelona from Manchester City and could yet make the move permanent in the summer. He has played 35 times this term, starting nine ...

20Apr

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BUNDESLIGA

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s decision gives Bayern Munich headache

Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of Germany, poses for a picture⁄ at Hotel Kö59 on April 08, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract by two years, taking him beyond the upcoming European Championship and through the 2026 World Cup.It also ends the possibility of Nagelsmann returning to Bayern Munich, which is looking for a new coach for next season after deciding to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of this season.Nagelsmann was the reported favourite following Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen, but now Bayern will need to look elsewhere after two high-profile rejections.The German football federation announced on Friday that its supervisory board and shareholders decided unanimously to keep Nagelsmann in charg...

20Apr

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SERIE A

Own goal helps Juventus come from two goals down to draw at Cagliari

Alberto Dossena (#4 of Cagliari Calcio) is playing in the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC in Italy on April 19, 2024. A late own goal by defender Alberto Dossena salvaged a 2-2 draw for Juventus at lowly Cagliari in Serie A on Friday after the hosts went two goals up in the first half thanks to penalties, and spared the visitors from hitting a new low in their now six-match winless run away. Juventus, who have yet to seal their return to the Champions League after missing out on the European competitions this season, are third on 64 points after 33 games. They have only one league win in their most recent seven fixtures and are five points ahead of fourth-placed Bologna. Cagliari sit 14th with 32 points, five above the relegation zone.It was far fr...

20Apr

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TRANSFERS

Bolton Wanderers keen to make Paris Maghoma deal permanent this summer

Bolton Wanderers' Paris Maghoma during the Sky Bet League One match between Bolton Wanderers and Shrewsbury Town at University of Toughsheet Community Stadium - on April 16, 2024 in Horwich, England.Wanderers are keen to make Paris Maghoma’s move from Brentford permanent this summer.Ian Evatt believes the on-loan midfielder would be open to staying with Bolton, having made huge strides and become a fan-favourite in his time with the club so far.Maghoma has scored nine goals and is finishing the season strongly, starting the last eight league games.The 22-year-old has 12 months left on his current deal in the Premier League but the Wanderers boss feels the bonds he has created in the North West could be enough to convince him to do a deal in the summer.“I’d absolutely love to work wit...

20Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves star sends Arsenal warning as they bid to compound Mikel Arteta’s misery

Matt Doherty of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United at Molineux on April 6, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.Matt Doherty has rapped out a warning to stuttering Arsenal, saying: "We've taken plenty of big scalps this season."As the Gunners head to the Black Country, aiming to breathe fresh life into a Premier League title campaign that's taken a severe knock due to the defeat by Aston Villa last week, the Ireland international sounded a note of caution for Mikel Arteta's men.‌The north Londoners' defeat in midweek to Bayern Munich in the Champions League has heaped further pressure on them and a trip to Molineux, where they've lost twice in their last five visits, is no gimme. Doherty said: "It's obviously a big game, th...

20Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Petrovic: We know what to expect now

Djordje Petrovic of Chelsea celebratesduring the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England. Djordje Petrovic believes the experience gained from the Carabao Cup final could be important for him and his fellow Blues when Chelsea return to Wembley for today’s FA Cup semi-final.Some players wait their whole careers for a chance to walk out under the famous Wembley arch to represent their club. Djordje Petrovic is set to do so for the second time with Chelsea this afternoon, all in his debut season in English football.While the first ended in disappointment for him and the Blues, as Virgil van Dijk’s goal late in extra time sentenced us to a 1-0 defeat by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, the keeper believes that...

19Apr

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NEWS

Emi Martinez banned for first leg of Aston Villa’s semi-final against Olympiacos

Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa during the penalty shoot-out during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 Quarter-final second leg match between Lille OSC and Aston Villa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on April 18, 2024 in Lille, France. Aston Villa Hero Emiliano Martinez will miss the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg against Olympiacos.The Argentina international saved two penalties in the 4-3 quarter-final shootout victory over Lille, but received a yellow card after firstly being warned for baiting the home crowd and then requesting a ball, the latter of which the referee apparently deemed to be further gamesmanship.That was Martinez’s second yellow card of the game but he was able to continue in the shootout because cards received during normal play do not carry over int...

19Apr

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TRANSFERS

Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid veteran will complete summer exit

Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.Real Madrid club captain Nacho Fernandez is set to end his 23-year link with the club this summer.The veteran defender has been linked with a departure from the club with his contract expiring at the end of the campaign.Carlo Ancelotti persuaded him to sign a contract extension last summer as per the club’s policy of 12 month deals for players aged 30+.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleDespite continuing to play a back up role, Nacho has been as reliable as ever for Ancelotti, and stepped up to slot home a penalty in their midweek UEFA Champions League shootout win...