Author: Silver Emmanuel

26Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Sessegnon snatches Fulham win at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teamate during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Fulham FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Ryan Sessegnon scored a dramatic late winner as Fulham came back from behind to beat relegated Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. Fulham were staring at a fourth defeat in five games before substitute Emile Smith Rowe and Sessegnon scored to clinch a crucial win which will boost their push for a place in Europe. After captain Jack Stephens had given the Saints an early lead, Smith Rowe equalised when his shot took a big deflection off Jan Bednarek and beat Aaron Ramsdale in the Saints goal with 18 minutes ...

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26Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Baleba stunner edges five-goal thriller against West Ham

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United brought down by Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion inside the penalty area during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and West Ham United FC at Amex Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Brighton, England. Carlos Baleba's stunning effort clinched three points for Brighton in an enthralling five-goal game at Amex Stadium. The midfielder curled the ball into the top corner in added time to decisively swing the pendulum in the direction of Fabian Hurzeler's team and give the Seagulls a first Premier League win in six matches. Yasin Ayari had given the home side the advantage in the first half with a brilliant strike before a second-half comeback from the Hammers looked to have turned the game on its head. ...

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Leverkusen delays Bayern’s Bundesliga title celebrations and Kane set to miss the party

Leverkusen, Germany - April 26: Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at BayArena on April 26, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen postponed Bayern Munich´s Bundesliga title celebrations on Saturday, leaving the Bavarian powerhouse on the verge of winning the trophy without top-scorer Harry Kane. Kane was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Bayern´s 3-0 win at home over Mainz, meaning the England captain will be suspended for Bayern´s next match at Leipzig - where Bayern will likely win its 34th German league title. Bayern needed a win over Mainz and favor from Augsburg against Leverkusen to be crowned champion on Saturday, but goal...

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle sends Ipswich down as magpies climb to third

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Ipswich Town FC at St James' Park on April 26, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Ipswich Town's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle strengthened their push for Champions League football with victory at St James' Park. Ipswich needed to beat the Magpies and hope West Ham lost at Brighton to delay their inevitable fall into the Championship, but their hopes of getting the result they needed were dealt a major blow late in the first half when Ben Johnson was sent off for a second bookable offence. Bruno Guimaraes had had a close-range effort disallowed midway t...

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Jackson nets to send Chelsea back into Champions League place

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea battles for possession with Jake O'Brien of Everton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea edged back into the Champions League places with a one-goal victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. The win moves the Blues up to fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Nottingham Forest and a point ahead of Newcastle, who play Ipswich later on Saturday. With Forest and Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-final action this weekend, Chelsea will hold on to a top-five spot at least until Thursday, when Forest host Brentford. The crucial three points were sealed by striker Nicolas Jackson, who ended a 13-match goalless run stretching back to December....

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano with convincing 3-0 win

Diego Pablo Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, gives instructions to his players during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on April 14, 2025.  In the 33rd week of the Spanish La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a thrilling encounter that showcased the strength and discipline of Diego Simeone’s side. From the opening whistle, Atletico Madrid displayed confidence and control, pressing high and maintaining possession. Their efforts paid off with three well-executed goals that left Rayo Vallecano struggling to respond. The match highlighted Atletico’s attacking depth and solid defensive organization, key traits that have defined th...

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25Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami vs. Vancouver in Champions Cup semifinal

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 8: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF is seen during a training session at the Florida Blue Training Center on March 8, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Nearly a year after being heartbroken when Lionel Messi was a no-show for the Inter Miami game on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps, fans in the Canadian city got their wish. The Argentine icon traveled this time and was in the starting lineup for the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals at BC Place. The average listed price for the game jumped 92 percent, from $99 to $190, after it was confirmed that Messi would make an appearance at the game, according to data from Vivid Seats ticket marketplace. A crowd of 53,000 was expected, which would break a Whitecaps record. The home crow...

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25Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Bologna set for Coppa Italia showdown with Milan

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2025/02/05: Santiago Gimenez, new signing of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia quarter final football match between AC Milan and AS Roma. AC Milan won 3-1 over AS Roma. Bologna have eased into the Coppa Italia final with 2–1 victory over Empoli at home, setting up a showdown with AC Milan. Thursday's win handed Bologna the semi-final victory 5-1 on aggregate after a 3-0 triumph in the opening leg. Giovanni Fabbian compounded Empoli's misery after just seven minutes when the unmarked midfielder headed in a cross to extend Bologna's advantage. While the visitors may have felt their Coppa Italia run was already over, they still responded in the 33rd minute as Ola Solbakken's angled drive was parried by Federico Ravaglia into the path of Vi...

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25Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Dusan Vlahovic set to miss Monza game due to thigh injury

Dusan Vlahovic participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Lecce in Turin, Italy, on April 12, 2025. When Dusan Vlahovic was subbed off at the half of Juventus’ loss to Parma on Wednesday, it at first appeared to be a tactical choice by Igor Tudor following a tough first half for his No. 9. But once Tudor took the mic after his first loss as Juve manager, we found out it was for a very different reason. On Thursday, Vlahovic became the latest player to stroll through the doors at J Medical following an injury he suffered the day before. And the end verdict of said tests? The short answer: Every sign points to us not seeing Vlahovic this weekend when Juventus host last-place Monza on Sunday at the Allianz Stadium. Beyond that, it could very well be anybody’s guess...

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25Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Ronaldo-owned Valladolid relegated from LaLiga

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, president of Real Valladolid, looks on during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on August 25, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Real Valladolid, the team owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo, were relegated from LaLiga after a 5-1 loss at Real Betis on Thursday. It is the third relegation in seven years for Valladolid under Ronaldo, who is reportedly negotiating the sale of the club. The Brazil great has been loudly criticized by Valladolid's fans, who say he has been absent and doesn't give enough attention to the club. Last-place Valladolid have lost 13 of their last 14 matches and their goal differential is at negative 57. The heavy loss capped a ...

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24Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Conceicao praises Pulisic after Inter win: ‘He sacrificed himself for the team’

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan looks on during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa match between AC Milan and AS Roma at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, on February 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Christian Pulisic may not have contributed to a goal in AC Milan's 3-0 win over Inter on Wednesday, but his coach still said he was vital to the Rossoneri's cause. Milan reached the Coppa Italia final with the semifinal second-leg win, claiming a 4-1 aggregate victory after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Luka Jović was the hero on the night as the Serbian bagged a brace, with Tijjani Reijnders scoring a late goal to seal the deal.Amid a difficult season for Milan, matches against the club's biggest rival have proven to be an unlikely respite. The Rossoneri now h...

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24Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle United release Eddie Howe health update ahead of Ipswich Town clash

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 7: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Newcastle United FC at The King Power Stadium on April 7, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has returned to lead the club’s battle for Champions League qualification after recovering from pneumonia. The Magpies announced on Thursday morning the 47-year-old, who was admitted to hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days and has missed the Magpies’ last three Premier League games, was back behind his desk. A statement said: “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training centre. “Eddie had rece...

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24Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich keeping tabs on goalkeeping market, even after signing Jonas Urbig

01 February 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - Holstein Kiel, matchday 20 at the Allianz Arena. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (l) and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig of Munich warm up. When Manuel Neuer finally has to hang up his boots and gloves for good as a Bayern Munich player, there will be a massive void to fill. He is a player whose name is synonymous with FC Bayern and the Mia San Mia mentality, but there will come a time when someone else has to be the main man between the sticks for the club. Neuer is currently 38 years old and recently got a one-year contract extension at Bayern, but there has actively been planning in place to prepare for the time when he will no longer be the de facto number one keeper. Former club president and goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn ha...

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24Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Roma Ready to Quickly Rebuff PSG Advances for Kone

Manu Kone' of AS Roma during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico on April 19, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Manu Kone is having a respectable maiden Serie A campaign, and Roma plot to resist the temptation of turning a quick profit on him. His valuation has quickly doubled, and a few teams, in particular PSG, are keeping tabs on him. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Mediaset), the Giallorossi fully intend to have him in their squad for a few seasons. Their €18M investment, plus €2M add-ons, has paid dividends. His valuation is about €40M now. Roma are likely to receive some offers for Kone in the summer, but any sum is unlikely to persuade them. The brass and the coaching staff believe he has a lot of room to grow. The 23-year-old has been a day...

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24Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Muller reportedly declines move to Cincinnati

Thomas Müller of Bayern Munich looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on April 12, 2025. If Thomas Muller's future lies in Major League Soccer, it won't be with FC Cincinnati. GiveMeSport's Tom Bogert reports the outgoing Bayern Munich midfielder has declined a move to the team that holds his MLS discovery rights. Should Muller sign with another MLS team, Cincinnati would receive allocation money. A product of the Bayern academy, the 35-year-old Muller will leave the team upon the expiry of his contract in June. A native of Weilheim in Oberbayern, Muller has spent the entirety of his professional career with Bayern, making his first team debut in 2009. In his 17th season at the club, Muller's next Bundesl...

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24Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Jovic powers AC Milan into Italian Cup final

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 23: Luka Jovic of AC Milan scores his seocnd goal of the night to give the side a 2-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Semi Final 2nd Leg match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Luka Jovic fired AC Milan into the final of the Italian Cup with a brace in a convincing 3-0 derby win over Inter Milan, which sent his team through 4-1 on aggregate. Serbia forward Jović doubled his goal tally for the season, with Tijjani Reijnders sealing the tie late on, as Milan fans were given something to shout about in what has been an awful season for the seven-time European champions. Milan are unbeaten in all five of this season's local derbies, winning the Super Cup final against Inter in January, and Wednesday's win a...

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24Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid win to keep La Liga title race alive

GETAFE, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Arda Guler of Real Madrid attempts a scissor kick shot during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Real Madrid have kept pace with Spanish league leaders Barcelona with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals' meeting in the Copa del Rey final. Arda Guler scored a first-half goal for Madrid, who moved back within four points of Barcelona. The Catalan club edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti used many reserves ahead of Saturday's Copa final in Seville. Brazil forward Endrick made his first Spanish league start with the club, Vinicius Junior was substituted in the second half. and Jude Bellingham came off the bench in the second 45. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga...

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23Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Ligue 1

Fabregas set to stay at Como despite Serie A interest and RB Leipzig talks

Cesc Fabregas head coach of Como 1907 gestures during the Serie A Enilive match between SS Lazio and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Cesc Fabregas has been monitored and approached by several clubs in recent weeks, but he is reportedly keen to plan his future with Como and remain at the Stadio Sinigaglia for at least another season. The Spanish coach’s character in his first year in Serie A, along with his team’s bold playing style, has not gone unnoticed, prompting several clubs to enquire about his availability. Previous reports had already indicated that Milan had added Fabregas to their shortlist of potential coaching candidates for next season, although he remained an outsider compared to na...

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23Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Donnarumma warns PSG before Arsenal game: ‘Really upset’

LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 05: Gigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint German warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group H match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on October 5, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Joao Rico/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Gigio Donnarumma was ‘really upset’ to concede a late goal against Nantes on Tuesday and warned his teammates ahead of a Champions League game against Arsenal: ‘We should not lose the ball too easily.’ The Ligue 1 giants have already won the domestic title, so their 1-1 away draw at Nantes was harmless. However, Donnarumma didn’t hide his frustration during a post-match interview with DAZN France last night. “I’m really upset, especially when we concede goals like these,” said the Italy interna...

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23Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Werder Bremen striker Oliver Burke on the verge of joining Union Berlin

BREMEN, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Oliver Burke of Bremen in action during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and VfL Bochum 1848 at Weserstadion on April 19, 2025 in Bremen, Germany. Werder Bremen’s resurgent Scottish striker Oliver Burke is apparently set to transfer to another Bundesliga club. Multiple German footballing media outlets are currently confirming a report originating from Bremen’s Deichstube fan site. The 28-year-old is said to have passed an FC Union Berlin medical. Burke will join Union on a free. Union seek to compensate for the recent loss of German striker Kevin Volland. Deichstube reports that Bremen’s attempts to renew with Burke proved unsuccessful due to the fact that the player wasn’t keen on accepting a 40 percent reduction in salary. Burke has start...

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