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Simeone praises Gallagher’s Atletico adaptation
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Simeone praises Gallagher’s Atletico adaptation

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Conor Gallagher (C) of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga week 28 football match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images) Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praised Conor Gallagher's adaptability at the LaLiga club after the English midfielder left the Premier League for Spain in the summer. Gallagher moved to Atletico when Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was surplus to requirements, and after trying to play in several midfield roles with the Spanish side, he is slowly making his mark. The 25-year-old has energised the side with his contributions in pressing and defence, easily stepping into the backline when needed, while also contributi...
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Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta
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Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta

SEVILLE, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta, manager of Sevilla FC reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and Sevilla FC at Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 30, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Sevilla sacked coach Francisco Garcia Pimienta on Sunday after a fourth consecutive La Liga defeat. Garcia Pimienta's side fell 1-0 at Valencia on Friday, leaving them 13th in the table. "Sevilla would like to thank García Pimienta for his work during these months, as well as for his professionalism, wishing him the best of luck in his future challenges," said the Andalucian club in a statement. Sevilla have just one win in their last seven matches and lost their derby clash against bitter rivals Real Betis on March 30. Spanish media reported Joaquin Caparros would ...
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Onana left out in Man Utd squad against Newcastle united
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Onana left out in Man Utd squad against Newcastle united

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Andre Onana, goalkeeper of Manchester United on the ball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has dropped Andre Onana for their Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday, according to reports. ESPN broke the news on Sunday morning that the Cameroon international will be dropped by Amorim after he came in for heavy criticism of his performance against Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final in midweek. The report claims: ‘Onana did not travel to Tyneside with Ruben Amorim’s squad on Saturday and is set to be replaced at St James’ Park by No.2 Altay Bayindir. ‘A source close to Onana has told ESPN that...
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Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Man United
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Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Man United

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) Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s clash against Manchester United after falling ill and being admitted to hospital on Friday.The Magpies boss had felt unwell for a number of days and was taken into hospital late on Friday night, where he was kept overnight for further tests. These tests are said to be ongoing but he is conscious and talking with his family, with the club saying that he is “continuing to receive expert medical care”. Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St James's P...
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Monaco down Marseille, close on Champions League spot
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Monaco down Marseille, close on Champions League spot

MONACO, MONACO - APRIL 12: Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima of Olympique de Marseille & Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva of AS Monaco challenge one another during the Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco FC and Olympique de Marseille on April 12, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco. Monaco have moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rivals Marseille 3-0 at home. Japan forward Takumi Minamino, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo and captain Denis Zakaria scored at Stade Louis II on Saturday as Monaco leapfrogged Marseille and moved into second place. Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 13th title last weekend with six games to spare, but the race for the three remaining Champions League places is very much on with six teams in contention. The top three ge...
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Dortmund draw thriller at leaders Bayern
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Dortmund draw thriller at leaders Bayern

Munich, Germany - April 12: Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen gestures looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 12, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich missed the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table as they were held to a draw by Borussia Dortmund in a pulsating game. Having dominated the first half without making a breakthrough, Bayern fell behind when Maximilian Beier evaded his marker to head through the legs of Jonas Urbig with the visitors' first effort on target. Centre-back Waldemar Anton diverted a cross against the underside of his own crossbar as Dortmund rode their luck, but the introduction of Serge Gnabry changed the home side's fortunes. The former Arsenal forward'...
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Juventus secure three points against Lecce
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Juventus secure three points against Lecce

TURIN, ITALY - APRIL 12: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus is substituted for Nicolo Savona during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Lecce at Allianz Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Juventus were victorious as they claimed their seventh point and second win under Igor Tudor, the club’s two hundredth Serie A victory at the Allianz Stadium. The result means that the team that will spend Saturday evening in third place in the league standings, ahead of the rest of the weekend’s matches. Juventus won 2-1 in a match in which they looked comfortable up until a nervy ending to proceedings. Juventus started strongly, as they did at the Stadio Olimpico a few days ago. In the 2nd minute, Teun Koopmeiners latched onto Dusan Vlahovic’s pass and drilled the ball past Wladimiro Falcone...
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Barca edge out Leganes to go 7 points clear
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Barca edge out Leganes to go 7 points clear

LEGANES, SPAIN - APRIL 12: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's opening goal during the LaLiga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on April 12, 2025 in Leganes, Spain. La Liga leaders Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 24 games but were far from their best in a narrow victory at relegation-threatened Leganes. They needed an own goal by Jorge Saenz to get over the line - the home defender forced into the error from Raphinha's tantalising cross, with Robert Lewandowski lurking ominously behind him for a tap-in. Leganes, who are two points from safety but won the return fixture between the sides in December, had the better chances in the first half - Adria Altimira forcing a good save from Wojciech Szczesny, and Dan...
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Juve continues to track Ligue 1 attacking midfielder
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Juve continues to track Ligue 1 attacking midfielder

Edon ZHEGROVA of Lille during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Marseille and Lille at Orange Velodrome on December 14, 2024 in Marseille, France. Edon Zhegrova has spent much of 2025 on the sidelines due to a serious injury sustained towards the end of last year, halting what had been a highly impressive run of form for the talented winger at Lille. Before his setback, Zhegrova had been a standout performer for the Ligue 1 side, consistently showcasing his ability and attracting the attention of several top European clubs. Among them was Juventus, who had expressed a strong interest in signing the Kosovo international during the last summer transfer window. Despite their interest, the Bianconeri were ultimately unable to secure his signature and turned their attention to alternativ...
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Hansi Flick asks Barcelona to sign a goalkeeper and a striker in 2026
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Hansi Flick asks Barcelona to sign a goalkeeper and a striker in 2026

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against CD Leganes at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on April 11, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered a comprehensive update on Hansi Flick and his talks with Barcelona surrounding a new contract. Recent reports suggest Flick is ready to renew his contract until 2027, but anything beyond that will require further evaluation from the German when the time comes. Nevertheless, Flick has set forth a series of conditions in order for him to commit to a new contract at Barcelona. ...
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Inter Miami have three options in Lionel Messi extension talks
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Inter Miami have three options in Lionel Messi extension talks

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. (Photo by Chris Arjoon/Getty Images) Lionel Messi is reportedly closing in on agreeing to a contract extension at Inter Miami this summer as part of his World Cup plan. The Argentina captain has openly stated his firm determination to lead Argentina in their world title defence at the FIFA 2026 tournament in North America and that looks to be still on track. Messi has hit the ground running at the start of the 2025 MLS season with three goals scored already despite some injury concerns.However, his future remains unresolved, despite club owner Jorge Mas confirming talks are ongoing to renew his c...
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Simons brace as Leipzig down Wolfsburg in Bundesliga
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Simons brace as Leipzig down Wolfsburg in Bundesliga

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 11: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Ridle Baku during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig at the Volkswagen Arena on April 11, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Xavi Simons scored twice as Leipzig weathered a late comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Bundesliga and win away from home for the first time this year. All three goals in Friday's clash came from outside the box in a display that put Leipzig's recent bad away run to bed and lifted them into fourth place, equal on points with the team immediately above, Eintracht Frankfurt. Leipzig's last away win was on December 7 - a run of seven matches without victory. Lois Openda got the scoring started after 11 minutes. Wolfsburg lost possession...
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Real Madrid star to miss Club World Cup
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Real Madrid star to miss Club World Cup

Eder Militao of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Santiago Bernabéu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. A headline member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is expected to miss his side’s Club World Cup campaign this summer. That’s according to Diario AS, who point towards Eder Militao as the player in question. Stopper Militao has for his part of course been sidelined since back in early November last year. This comes after the Brazilian, just over a year on from suffering a ruptured ACL in his left knee, was condemned to another lengthy spell out of action by way of the same injury in his right knee. Despite the devastating nature of the setback, Militão is understood to be enjoying a solid recovery, ...
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AC Milan canters to victory over struggling Udinese
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AC Milan canters to victory over struggling Udinese

UDINE, ITALY - APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. Two goals right before halftime put visiting AC Milan on its way to a comfortable 4-0 win over Udinese in Serie A on Friday and extended the home side´s losing streak to four matches. Udinese is on its worst run since the end of the 2022-23 season, when it also lost four in a row. It remains in 11th place. The win left Milan in ninth, one point behind Fiorentina, but it will worry about an injury to goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who was taken off on a stretcher after colliding with teammate Alex Jiménez. Rafael Leao´s superb strike from 18 meters was quickly followed by Strahinja Pavlovic´s glanci...
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Man United make move for Premier League ‘keeper
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Man United make move for Premier League ‘keeper

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest at Amex Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Brighton, England. Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by French side Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night. The hosts took the lead in France when United goalkeeper Andre Onana misjudged Thiago Almada’s free-kick, before young defender Leny Yoro levelled the tie with his first goal for the Red Devils. Joshua Zirkzee then looked to have earned Ruben Amorim’s side a crucial first leg lead when he put them in front late on, but Lyon drew level in the closing stages when Rayan Cherki pounced on another Onana mistake. Onana has ma...
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Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract
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Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 8, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Mohamed Salah put an end to months of specul...
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Olmo returns to training but won’t be rushed back by Barca
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Olmo returns to training but won’t be rushed back by Barca

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Olmo picked up his latest injury against Osasuna but was only expected to miss a couple of weeks and looks like he’ll be available for selection again shortly. The forward has thought to have been targeting a return in the second leg of Barca’s Champions League tie with Dortmund but may not be risked now as Hansi Flick’s side will take a commanding 4-0 lead into the game. Flick also has plenty of in-form options to choose from right now. Fermin Lopez and Gavi has both impressed while Olmo has been out, while Ferran Torres is another attacking option in t...
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Ten-man Rangers hold Bilbao to Europa League draw
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Ten-man Rangers hold Bilbao to Europa League draw

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 10: Robin Propper of Rangers receives a red card as VAR overturns a yellow card during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Rangers FC and Athletic Club at Ibrox Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers held Athletic Bilbao to a nail-biting goalless draw at home in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, despite being reduced to 10 men early on. Bilbao failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage on Thursday after Rangers defender Robin Propper was sent off in the 13th minute for a foul on Inaki Williams. The visitors, appearing in the last 16 of a major European competition for the first time since 2015-16, had a couple of clear-cut opportunities in the first half, with both Nico Williams and Oi...
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Thiago Motta Lands on Atalanta and Tottenham Radars
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Thiago Motta Lands on Atalanta and Tottenham Radars

Thiago Motta head coach of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. Thiago Motta might be out of a job for a long time, as a couple of teams have reached out to him to test the waters ahead of the summer. Juventus are watching the situation with a keen eye. They’d save a decent buck if he rescinded his contract prematurely, TuttoSport informs. Otherwise, he and his staff will stay on the Bianconeri’s payroll for two more campaigns with a €15M cost. The ownership quickly intervened to offset the unexpected expense. He’s waiting for his next opportunity at his home in Cascais in Portugal. Despite what happened in Turin, Thiago Motta is set to have important suitors. Atalant...
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