Author: Silver Emmanuel

18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of PSG

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Mikel Arteta, head coach Arsenal FC, attends his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League, football match against Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on April 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of this week’s Premier League match with Ipswich Town. The team remain on a high following their massive win over Real Madrid, knocking out the holders from the Champions League. They managed the feat without many key players, such as Riccardo Calafiori, who has been out with a knee injury since the last international break. Many others like Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are missing with longer term issues. Asked for an update on Calafiori and Jorginho, Arteta said: “Jorgi is not going to be available yet. ...

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18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Zaccagni: ‘Lazio were almost perfect, we feel destroyed’

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 17: Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio looks dejected during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S. Lazio and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Mattia Zaccagni admits Lazio feel ‘destroyed’ after their Europa League quarter-final exit to Bodo/Glimt on penalties. ‘The regret is that we were almost perfect.’ It was a dramatic night at the Stadio Olimpico, as the Aquile knew they needed something extraordinary to overturn the 2-0 first leg defeat in Norway. It had almost been achieved, as Taty Castellanos got one back before the Tijjani Noslin tap-in at the 93rd minute forced extra time, after which Boulaye Dia’s header had turned the tie around completely. However, Andreas Helmersen nodded in on 109 minutes...

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18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus Resume Working on Two Contract Extensions

ALLIANZ STADIUM, TORINO, ITALY - 2025/04/12: Weston Mckennie of Juventus Fc in action during the Serie A football match between Juventus Fc and Us Lecce.Juventus Fc wins 2-1 over Us Lecce. Juventus are ready to reprise the negotiations for some renewals, especially those of Federico Gatti and Weston McKennie, after putting everything on hold because of the coaching change and to pursue a top-four finish, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. The Bianconeri reached an agreement in principle with the former a while ago, but it wasn’t finalized. The new expiration date will be 2030, with a decent pay bump. He’ll return in mid-May from his fibula microfracture. On the other hand, the extension doesn’t guarantee he’ll stay for the long haul. Considering he joined for just €7.5M from Frosinone, a...

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18Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Man Utd seals spectacular comeback win against Lyon and advance to Europa League semifinals

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the troubled Premier League club put its domestic problems to one side by sealing a spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Europa League. United blew a two-goal lead and then had to come back from 4-2 down against 10 men in extra time to produce one of its most memorable victories in its famous stadium. Harry Maguire's dramatic winner in added time of extra time sparked scenes of jubilation and kept alive hopes that United could yet salvage a desperate campaign. “...

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17Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Kompany: Injuries were ‘big issue’ in Bayern exit

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 16: Vincent Kompany head coach of FC Bayern Munchen embraces Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munchen during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal. Bayern were without a clutch of important players for both legs, losing 2-1 to a late goal at home last week before a battling 2-2 draw saw them exit the competition with a 4-3 aggregate loss. "I think the big issue, before Inter, was injuries," Kompany told reporters. "W...

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17Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Barca to face Inter in Champions League semi-finals

DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona (R) is substituted by Head Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. Barcelona will take on Inter for a place in the final of the 2024-25 Champions League. Hansi Flick’s side booked their spot in the last four of the tournament by seeing off Dortmund in the quarter-finals on Tuesday and now know who they will face next. Inter made it through by seeing off Bayern Munich in their quarter-final tie. The Nerazzurri won the first leg 2-1 in Germany and followed that up with a 2-2 draw at San Siro. The Serie A champions finished fourth in the group stage, saw ...

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17Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Champions League

Arteta hails Arsenal’s Champions League momentum

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with Myles Lewis-Skelly after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. A jubilant Mikel Arteta said the momentum is with Arsenal to win the Champions League following their historic victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Bukayo Saka, who missed a first-half penalty, opened the scoring midway through the second period before Vinicius Junior responded just two minutes later only for Gabriel Martinelli to crown a famous 2-1 win on the night, and a crushing 5-1 aggregate victory, in stoppage time. Arsenal, who will face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the semi-finals, made history by becom...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool training

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26:Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield on February 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training before their Premier League fixture with Leicester City on Sunday. The 26-year-old England international has been absent since he sustained an ankle injury in Liverpool's Champions League last-16 defeat by Paris St-Germain in March. Reds boss Arne Slot previously said he expected Alexander-Arnold to be back before the end of the season, but did not put a specific timeframe on when he might be available. Alexander-Arnold's return from injury c...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Amorim confirms Onana will get the nod for Lyon clash

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates his side's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Ruben Amorim has confirmed Andre Onana will get the chance to make amends for last week's mistakes as the Manchester United goalkeeper returns to the starting line-up for Thursday's key Europa League quarter-final against Lyon. The 29-year-old was labelled "one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United's history" by Nemanja Matic before the first leg as the Lyon midfielder reacted furiously to the stopper saying the Premier League team were "way better" than the French club. Onana did little to quell such talk ...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Mbappe available for Copa del Rey final despite one-game ban

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid leaves the pitch after receiving a red card during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will be available for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona later this month after receiving a one-match ban for his sending off against Alaves. The France captain was shown a straight red card during Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win on Sunday for a lunge on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco.The referee's report stated Mbappe was sent off for violent conduct, which results in a punishment of between one to three matches. A three-match ban would have seen Mbappe ...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Barcelona Reportedly ropping out of race for Nico Williams

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and Atlhetic Club at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on March 16, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. FC Barcelona are said to be finally dropping out of the race to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. The winger has been heavily linked with a move to Catalonia, particularly after his good showing in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. There were rumors that Barcelona was willing to sell Raphinha to fund his purchase, but none of that materialized. Despite not getting him over the summer, Barça were linked with Williams for months after. But the latest rumors say that Barcelona are no longer targeting the young winger. “The time to sign him has passed....

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

Ligue 1

PSG’s Luis Enrique on Aston Villa: ‘We have never been dominated so much.’

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Luis Enrique manager / head coach of Paris Saint Germain celebrates with Joao Neves of Paris Saint Germain at full time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Aston Villa FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park on April 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Paris Saint-Germain were left clinging on against Aston Villa in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Pre-match, Luis Enrique said that his PSG side had to be “prepared to suffer” and they did indeed suffer at Villa Park. Les Parisiens raced into a two-goal lead on the night to go 5-1 up on aggregate, however, they then proceeded to collapse. Ceding control of the match, Youri Tielemans got one back before half-time before John McGinn and...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Onana’s Man Utd Future Unclear After Recent Errors

Andre Onana of Manchester United plays during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 1, 2025. History often has a way of repeating itself at Manchester United. Two years ago, late-season mistakes by David de Gea led Erik ten Hag to re-evaluate the goalkeeper position. Now, as Andre Onana falters under pressure, the same conversation is unfolding at Old Trafford. Decisions Loom for Amorim Ruben Amorim’s decision to drop Onana for the trip to Newcastle suggests growing uncertainty. With Thursday’s Europa League clash against Lyon holding Champions League qualification – and major financial implications – the pressure is intensifying. United insiders are questioning Onana’s long-term future. As reported,...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Simone Inzhagi: “Bayern Munich is the strongest team in the world”

Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 quarter final match between FC Bayern München and Inter Milan at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on April 8, 2025. Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi talked about Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany, Thomas Müller, and Bayern’s squad depth as both sides gear up to decide who advances to the Champions League semi-finals. Inzaghi lauded some heavy praise on his opponents, saying “Together with Real Madrid, Bayern is the strongest team in the world.” He continued, discussing how Inter have lost all their 4 previous home matches against Bayern, highlighting the difficulty of the task ahead: “The previous matches with Bayern at San Siro are not positive but our players are mature. The team knows what they have to d...

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16Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Barcelona reach Champions League semi-finals despite Dortmund defeat

DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 15: (L-R) Rami Bensebaini of Borussia Dortmund, Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund v FC Barcelona at the Signal Iduna Park on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund Germany. Five-time European champions Barcelona reached their first Champions League semi-final in six seasons with a 5-3 aggregate victory despite being beaten 3-1 by Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Serhou Guirassy scored a hat-trick for Dortmund to condemn Barca to their first defeat across all competitions this year but it could not prevent the Catalans from reaching the last four. Barcelona will play either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich, who face each other on Wednesday, in the semi-finals. The visitors found themselves on the back foot from the...

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15Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus Changing Their Mind About Keeping Two Loanees

Igor Tudor participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Lecce in Turin, Italy, on April 12, 2025. Igor Tudor singled out negatively the players who subbed in versus Lecce, which might not spell well for the Juventus future of two of them, Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceiçao, who are on loan. According to La Stampa (via Tuttomercatoweb), the chances of the attacking duo staying put permanently are dimming. They might have sensed it, which is affecting them. In addition, the new coach doesn’t need to rotate much without the cups, and his top options have done well. Juventus might nip the problem in the bud and send Kolo Muani and Conceiçao back to PSG and Porto before the start of the Club World Cup to spare some awkwardness and uncertainty. The Croatian manage...

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15Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Hansi Flick provides update on Barcelona contract talks

14 April 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Champions League, ahead of the quarter-final second leg between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick sits on the podium at the Barcelona press conference. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has discussed his future at the club, insisting he is very happy with his job and life, but revealing a new multi-year contract is not in his thinking. Flick signed a two-year deal when he succeeded Xavi last summer and looks increasingly likely to deliver La Liga glory in his first year at the club. Barca are additionally in with an excellent chance of claiming a first Champions League title in a decade. Flick will soon enter the final 12 months of his contract. But while he has every desire to remain at Barca, he would be more tha...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

TRANSFERS

Leeds to agree six new signings as transfer plan revealed

LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Leeds United manager Daniel Farke celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Preston North End FC at Elland Road on April 12, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Leeds United are preparing for a busy summer transfer window as they look set to secure promotion back to the Premier League. That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that at least six players could be added to Daniel Farke’s squad. On their list of targets is a new goalkeeper, a full-back, two midfielders, a winger and a striker, while other positions will also be strengthened. This comes after Ipswich, Lei...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern reportedly looking to offload Joao Palhinha this summer

Augsburg, Germany - April 4: Joao Palhinha of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK ARENA on April 4, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. Bayern Munich signed on Joao Palhinha almost one year ago now, a midfielder that had his ups and downs at the club. The Portuguese international seemed to satisfy the fans on most occasions, but clearly not the club. Per a report captured by @iMiaSanMia, Bayern is looking to sell Palhinha to another club in the upcoming transfer window. The hope is to offload him to the Premier League, where he still has some kind of reputation, meaning that Bayern could make back at least some of the €51m they paid Fulham last year. According to the same report, originally from Christian Falk, Palhinha is not a...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Juve Linked to Stuttering Manchester United Striker

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Juventus could make an attempt to sign Rasmus Hojlund during the early June window to be more at ease in the position in the Club World Cup. While Dusan Vlahovic will likely still be part of the squad even though he’s set to leave for contract-related reasons, Randal Kolo Muani will go back to PSG on June 30th as things stand. According to TuttoSport, the Bianconeri will try to bring in the Dane on loan. Napoli and a couple of Premier League teams are keen on him too. He had a decent maiden season, tallying 16 goals, while he has struggled in the present one. He has yet to reac...

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