Author: Silver Emmanuel

17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Rasmus Hojlund admits poor run of form following Leicester City goal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund in action 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. Rasmus Hojlund is determined to build on his long-awaited goal after finally ending a frustrating three-month dry spell in Manchester United’s dominant win over Leicester City. The 22-year-old striker has endured ups and downs since arriving from Atalanta in August 2023, with questions swirling over the £64 million transfer fee. While Man United always saw him as a raw talent with immense potential, his struggles in front of goal, which was made worse by inconsistent service, only fuelled scepticism. Hojlund’s goal at the King Power ...

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14Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

LALIGA

Ferran Torres: ‘I can be Barcelona’s starting striker’

Ferran Torres left winger of Barcelona and Spain reacts during the La Liga EA Sports match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 1, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Ferran Torres says he can be Barcelona’s future center forward and take over from 36-year-old Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international is expected to stay at Barcelona for another season, but it’s thought the Catalans are already looking at potential successors. Ferran usually plays out wide but has deputised for Lewandowski in a more central role this season and thinks he could do the job on a full-time basis.“I can be Barça’s starting center forward,” he told TV3. “I have confidence in myself and I can be FC Barcelona...

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14Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

NEWS

Spain manager talks Pedri, Olmo, Lamine, Casado, Inigo call-up, Gavi exclusion

VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Luis de la Fuente, head coach of Spain Team, attends a press conference to announce the list of called up players ahead the UEFA Nations League football matches of Spain against the Netherlands at Mestalla stadium on March 14, 2025, in Valencia, Spain. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente announced the squad list of players for their upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-final encounters against the Netherlands. La Roja will face off against Ronald Koeman’s men in a double-header later this month in the first international break of 2025, hoping to make it to the final four. And, De la Fuente has called up as many as seven players from FC Barcelona for the two matches against the Oranje. Indeed, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Marc Casado, Pau Cubars...

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14Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Thomas Tuchel hands England recall to Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Thomas Tuchel, England's head coach, attends a press conference at Wembley Stadium on March 14, 2025 in London, England. New boss Thomas Tuchel has handed recalls to Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson and named uncapped defenders Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn in his first England squad. Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor has selected 26 players for this month’s World Cup qualifiers at Wembley against Albania and Latvia. Tuchel has been using a 55-man long list and the England boss has rewarded Arsenal left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, for his impressive performances since making his senior bow in September.

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14Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Rangers edge Fenerbahce on penalties to reach Europa League quarterfinals

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Fenerbahce's Filip Kostic celebrates as Edin Dzeko scores in the penalty shoot-out during a UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Rangers and Fenerbahce at Ibrox Stadium, on March 13, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers booked their spot in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals after a penalty win over Fenerbahce on Thursday, despite losing 2-0 in the second leg at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Fenerbahce, trailing 3-1 from the first leg in Istanbul, fought back with a determined display. Filip Kostic set up the opener in the 45th minute, delivering a precise cross that Sebastian Szymanski volleyed past the goalkeeper. Jose Mourinho’s side leveled the aggregate score in the 73rd minute when Mert Muldur found Szymanski again with a cross from t...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

TRANSFERS

Inter Keen on Real Madrid Starlet as a Fallback Plan

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Arda Guler of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Betis and Real Madrid at Benito Villamarin stadium on March 1, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. Inter will do their best to add Nico Paz, but such a chase is quite complicated, and, if they can’t land him, they wouldn’t look far for a fallback, as they are interested in Arda Guler. The Turkish attacker could depart to play more, TuttoSport informs. Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen are after him too. The presence of Hakan Calhanoglu would fast-track his integration within the Nerazzurri. He’s more offensive-minded than Nico Paz, but the brass is on the lookout for a forward since Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa will be out of contract soon....

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Graham Potter shares Niclas Fullkrug injury update at West Ham

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United during training at Rush Green on March 04, 2025 in Romford, England. Graham Potter has revealed when Niclas Fullkrug will return to action after being sidelined due to an injury at West Ham. The Germany international signed for the Hammers last summer from Borussia Dortmund, but his consistent fitness issues have frustrated fans. Fullkrug returned to light training away from the London Stadium a few weeks back and could potentially be available soon. Potter has also been without Michael Antonio and has provided an update on both of his number nines. Potter provides Fullkrug update after injury return Fullkrug is still not ready to start against Everton on Saturday for the East London outfit after returning from injury, Pot...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Joshua Kimmich finally signs new Bayern Munich deal until 2029

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich gestures during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Arsenal and Liverpool target Joshua Kimmich has finally signed a new deal with Bayern Munich, just four months before his previous contract was set to expire. The German international has ended a lengthy saga of speculation about his desire to join a new club, after several Premier League clubs, as well as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, expressed interest. Previously, it was understood that the Bundesliga giants' contract offer was withdrawn after Kimmich hesitated to provide a response. Several German outlets followed with reports that the 30-year-old captain was demanded a higher salary than the on...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

NEWS

Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG’s Doue earns first call-up

Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month's UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up. Mbappe, 26, was left out of the last two France squads by coach Didier Deschamps for the Nations League group stage in October and November. The Real Madrid superstar was initially dropped because of fitness concerns, before later being left out amidst headlines about his private life. Deschamps said at the time that ...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

Champions League

Real Madrid reach Champions League quarter-finals after penalty drama

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid (L) helps Ángel Correa of Atletico (R) during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following an enthralling last-16 tie which ended 2-2 after extra time in a raucous atmosphere at Metropolitano on Wednesday. Antonio Rudiger converted the winning spot-kick for Real after their second-leg match finished 1-0 to Atletico thanks to an early goal from midfielder Conor Gallagher after Vinicius Jr. missed a late second-half penalty for Real. Atletico were fuming after fo...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Postecoglou gives Danso injury update and reveals returning player for Spurs

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 6: Kevin Danso of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur at AFAS Stadion on March 6, 2025 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Kevin Danso will play no part for Tottenham in Thursday's Europa League round of 16 second leg tie against AZ Alkmaar because of a hamstring injury. Joining from French side Lens at the end of the January window, Danso has been an ever-present in the Spurs side since making the move to north London. football.london reported on Tuesday evening that the Austrian sustained a muscle injury in last Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth. Danso looked to be struggling towards the end of the game and then could be seen...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

TRANSFERS

Arsenal seriously considering summer move for €20 million-a-year Bayern Munich star

Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich looks on during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Arsenal will reportedly look to sign 29-year-old German international Leroy Sane in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window after his Bayern Munich contract runs out. According to a report by German outlet BILD, Leroy Sane is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and are “seriously considering” a Bosman move for the Bayern Munich attacker. However, his €20 million-a-year wages might pose a problem for the North London outfit. Leroy Sane and the Bayern Munich rollercoaster Leroy Sane has endured a topsy-turvy r...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

Champions League

Champions League: Inter oust Feyenoord, ease into quarters

Milan, Italy - March 11: Marcus Thuram of Fc Internazionale celebrates after winning the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Inter Milan, Italy's only representative left in the Champions League, cruised into the quarter-finals on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at San Siro to progress 4-1 on aggregate. Marcus Thuram scored a exceptional goal and Hakan Calhanoglu converted a penalty to set up a clash in the last eight with German giants Bayern Munich.

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Flick hails ‘brilliant’ Lamine and ‘best in the world’ Pedri

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona interacts with Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, as he leaves the pitch during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal after seeing the teenager star for Barcelona against Benfica in the Champions League. The teenager set up the first, although it wasn’t quite as he intended as he’s admitted, and then scored a sensational second on a great night for Barca. Flick was thrilled to see Lamine at his best once again as Barca advance to the quarter-finals. “I’m very happy for Lamine, we all are,” he told reporters. “He was ...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Matty Cash makes feelings clear about Aston Villa competition

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Matty Cash of Aston Villa speaks during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg press conference at Bodymoor Heath training ground on March 11, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images) Matty Cash believes this Aston Villa squad is the strongest he has been a part of since joining the club five years ago.The right-back has made a total of 167 appearances for Villa, playing his part in the club's rise after surviving relegation in 2019/20. After securing their return to European football two seasons ago and then reaching the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League last term, Villa are now deep in the Champions League. Hosting Club Brugge on Wednesday with a two-goal lead from last week's 3-1 victory in Be...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

Champions League

Capello: ‘Guardiola’s arrogance cost him several Champions League titles’

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Josep Guardiola Manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester City FC at City Ground on March 8, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images) Fabio Capello admitted that Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona marked one of the three ‘football revolutions’ that he experienced in his lifetime, but was also very critical of the current Manchester City manager, suggesting his ‘arrogance’ and desire to be ‘the main character’ ended up damaging his career.“ I really appreciated Guardiola as a coach; he did beautiful things,” Capello told Spanish newspaper El Mundo in an interview.“I have experienced three revolutions in football, roughly one every twenty years: Cruyff’s Ajax, Sac...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Leonardo Bonucci wants Juventus to be patient with Thiago Motta

Coach Thiago Motta of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC in Napoli, Italy, on January 25, 2025. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci demands patience for head coach Thiago Motta.Speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Leonardo Bonucci advised Juventus to put their faith in Thiago Motta and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli to turn around from this situation. He said: “Give Motta and Giuntoli time to create the foundations to return to winning ways.”Bonucci’s words came after Juventus’ 4-0 defeat to Atalanta and he seemed discouraged with the team’s performances in recent games. However, he reiterated his support for Motta as he urged the club to give him some more time...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal’s Saliba: I’ve not been so good this season

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's William Saliba warming up before the match during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has "not been so good" this season and said he needs to demand more of himself to help the club win silverware. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães have been among the best centre-back pairings in the league over the last two years. Last season, the duo formed the heart of the defence that conceded just 29 goals -- the lowest in the league. However, Arsenal have struggled to maintain their high defensive standards this season. With 10 games still left in the ...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

Champions League

Barca squad named for Benfica 2nd leg

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - MARCH 10: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the UEFA Champions League, football match against SL Benfica at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on March 10, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) Barcelona will face Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Tuesday’s game: Goalkeepers: 13. Iñaki Peña, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen Defenders: 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Iñigo Martínez, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric García, 32. Héctor Fort, 35. Gerard Martín Midfielders: 6. Gavi, 8. Pedri, 14. Pablo Torre, 16. Fermín Ló...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

TRANSFERS

Mohamed Salah offered to Champions League club by his agent

Mohamed Salah plays during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on February 16, 2025. Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah is set to become a free agent in the summer. His future has still not been resolved since there is no agreement on a new deal for the Egyptian attacker at Anfield. Salah has been the best player at the club this season, scoring 27 goals and providing 17 assists in 29 Premier League matches. His contribution has moved Liverpool closer to another Premier League title while success in the Champions League is also possible with the attacker being in such fine form at the moment. He is easily the best player in the world at the moment but in a few months time, he would be free to leave the Premier League l...

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