Author: Silver Emmanuel

7Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

PSG Told to Drop Gianluigi Donnarumma, Chase Man City Transfer Target

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain passes the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Angers SCO at Parc Des Princes on April 05, 2025 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain have a big decision coming up: is Gianluigi Donnarumma still their long-term answer in goal? His contract runs out in 2026, and the clock’s ticking. Since arriving from AC Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has had his share of standout moments—like the penalty shootout heroics against Liverpool this year. But he’s also made costly errors, including the one against Real Madrid in 2022, that raise questions about his reliability on the biggest stage. If the capital club decides that the Italian shot-stopper isn’t the guy they want to move forward with, they’ll need t...

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7Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Odogu Gives Wolfsburg Hope After Another Defeat

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 06: Benedict Hollerbach of 1. FC Union Berlin is tackled by David Odogu of VfL Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on April 06, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. VfL Wolfsburg lost their third consecutive game on Sunday with a 1-0 defeat away to Union Berlin. However, 18 year-old defender, David Odogu raised spirits with an impressive debut for Wolfsburg. Two weeks ago, David Odogu said that his aim for the season was to fulfil his dream of playing in the Bundesliga. Now that dream has come true. Odogu has been on the bench for Wolfsburg since February and has only appeared for Germany under 19s in 2025. Yet, Odogu put in an assured performance that would have impressed the Wolfsburg hierar...

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7Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Inter making progress in move for Marseille’s Luis Henrique

Luis HENRIQUE of Marseille during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Marseille and Toulouse on April 6, 2025 at Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France. While the Serie A title race as well as the Champions League knockouts have Inter occupied, they continue to have one eye on the transfer market. The latest reports via TMW, suggest that the Nerrazzuri are pushing hard for the signature of Marseille winger Luis Henrique. The Brazilian has been deployed by Roberto De Zerbi as a right wing-back in his 3-4-3 system, to great success. He has scored 7 and assisted 5 this season and would add more goals to this Inter side. In Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system, he would alternate with Denzel Dumfries in the same right wing-back role. The French club seemingly want something between €30-35m for...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid earn LaLiga comeback victory at Sevilla

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Pablo Barrios of Atletico de Madrid is challenged by Jose Angel Carmona of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Pablo Barrios scored a stoppage-time winner as Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 La Liga comeback victory at Sevilla. Having trailed to an early Lucien Agoume goal, the visitors equalised through Julian Alvarez’s 25th-minute penalty before Barrios curled the winner past Orjan Nyland in the third minute of time added on. A first victory in four league games sees third-placed Atletico move three points behind second-placed Real Madrid and seven behind leaders Barcelona, after they were beaten 2-1 by Valencia and held 1-1 by Real Be...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Fulham’s 3-2 win ends Liverpool’s unbeaten run to delay title party

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister breaks through and scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday April 6, 2025. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat of the season as Fulham struck three times in 14 first-half minutes to boost their own European ambitions with a 3-2 win. Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday left Liverpool needing just 11 points from their final eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Arne Slot’s men were unbeaten in 26 league games and looked set to take another step towards the title when Alexis Mac Allister’s stunning strike opened the scoring.But poor defending allowed Ryan Sess...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Antony dos Santos of Real Betis passes the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 05, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) Antony has been a revelation for Real Betis since he joined the La Liga club on loan from Manchester United in January, and because of this, it is no surprise that work is already being done on keeping him for at least one more season. Antony has amassed four goals and four assists since arriving at the Benito Villamarin, while his performances outside of G/A have also been spectacular. He has looked at home in Seville, and because of this, there is an even greater hope that he can stay for longer. Speaking to ...

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6Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Latest Bastoni update after Inter injury scare

Alessandro Bastoni plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia reports Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni trained separately this morning, but the Nerazzurri are confident he’ll be available against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The Italy international was subbed off at half time of a 2-2 draw against Parma on Saturday with a suspected knee injury. Sky Sport journalist Matteo Barzaghi reported the latest fitness updates on the Inter defender on Sunday morning, saying that Bastoni trained separately from the rest of the team after the Parma game. Bastoni will continue to be monitored on the eve of the match on Mond...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea confirm star is ruled out for the rest of the season in fresh injury setback

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana during a training session at at Cobham Training Ground, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 12, 2025. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images) Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana will miss the remainder of the season, the club have confirmed. The centre-back has undergone hamstring surgery after his latest comeback lasted just two games. The Frenchman, 24, began the season as a starting centre-back under Enzo Maresca. He picked up a hamstring problem during a victory over Aston Villa in December, though, and only returned to the Blues' matchday squad in late February. Fofana was an unused substitute against Southampton and then started back-to-back games, a win over former club Leicester and a defeat at Arsenal. He wasn't involved on Thursday ...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

AS Monaco suffers frustrating stoppage-time loss to Brest

14 Mika BIERETH (asm) - 05 Brendan CHARDONNET (sb29) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Brest and Monaco on April 5, 2025 at Stade Francis Le Ble in Brest, France. AS Monaco’s four-match unbeaten streak came to an end away at Brest, as Mahdi Camara’s stoppage-time strike secured all three points for Eric Roy’s team. Selecting the same side that clinched victory over OGC Nice last weekend, Adi Hutter was hopeful this formula would get the job done again. Things got off to a positive start for Les Monegasques, as Mika Biereth had a decent early opening, but Massadio Haidara came to the rescue to deny the Danish international. Brest responded when Camara launched a volley in the 19th minute, which Philipp Kohn saved comfortably. With the game going through a period without too ma...

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6Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Inter Milan squanders lead, draws with Parma

PARMA, ITALY - APRIL 05: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale scores his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. Inter Milan, the Serie A leaders, were held to a 2-2 draw by host Parma on Saturday, after giving up a two-goal advantage in the 31st round of the competition. Inter took control of the first half, with goals from Matteo Darmian (15th minute) and Marcus Thuram (45th minute). However, Parma staged a comeback in the second half, with substitutes Adrian Bernabe Garcia (60th minute) and Jakub Ondrika (69th minute) scoring the equalizers. The draw brings Inter's point total to 68, marking their first league slip since a 1-1 draw with Napoli on March 1st. This is also Inter's second...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Flick disclose what he’s told his Barca players after Betis draw

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, celebrates with Ronald Araujo after the Copa del Rey semifinal match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga in a game that came just hours after title rivals Real Madrid had been beaten by Valencia. It feels like a missed opportunity for Barcelona, although the results do mean the Catalan giants finish the day now four points ahead of Real Madrid. Hansi Flick was certainly thinking about the league table when he reflected on his team’s performance at Montjuic. “I told the players that there’s one more game left and we’ve got one more point,” he said. “I’m left with the...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich suffer blow as star ‘is set to be out for two months’

Augsburg, Germany - April 4: Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen injured during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK ARENA on April 4, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) Bayern Munich have been dealt with a major blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Inter Milan. The Bundesliga giants will host Inter on Tuesday night before the return leg at the San Siro eight days later. However, Vincent Kompany's side will be without Jamal Musiala after he suffered a 'muscle tear in his left hamstring' during their 3-1 win at Augsburg. According to Sky Germany, the playmaker will be sidelined for two months meaning he will likely miss Bayern's title run-in and the remainder of their ...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Ancelotti suspended for Real Madrid clash vs Alaves after yellow card in Valencia loss

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, gestures during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 05, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Real Madrid succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier today, losing further ground in the La Liga title race.It was a disappointing display from the Merengues, which drew boos and whistles from the home support at various stages. The result will put manager Carlo Ancelotti under pressure especially with talks of him being replaced by Xabi Alonso at the end of the ongoing season. Ancelotti suspended Amidst the discourse surrounding the performance and the defeat vs. Valencia, Ancelotti will now also have t...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

PSG beats Angers to claim fourth straight Ligue 1 title

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 05: Desire Doué #14 of Parsi Saint-Germain celebrate with teammattes after scoring the opening goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Angers SCO at Parc des Princes on April 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images) Paris Saint-Germain are Ligue 1 champs yet again. Luis Enrique's side claimed another French title after a 1-0 win over Angers on Saturday at Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué scored for PSG in the victory on an assist from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The title is PSG's 13th overall, a French record, fourth in a row and their 11th in 13 seasons.With six games remaining on the league calendar, it marks the third occasion that the title has been clinched this early with PSG previously winning the 2016 title with e...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool title push boosted by Arsenal draw at Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) Liverpool's great local rivals Everton have done the Reds a big favour in the Premier League title race by taking crucial points off second-place Arsenal . A 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday left Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool with seven games to play in what is looking like an increasingly forlorn task to catch the leaders. Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty in the 49th minute to earn Everton a point after Leandro Trossard gave the lead in the 34th to Arsenal. The Gunners may have had only themselves to blame by leaving key p...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona defender absent from squad for Real Betis clash due to discomfort

Iñigo Martinez centre-back of Barcelona and Spain is replace injured during the Spanish Super Cup final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Just a while back, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick released the squad list of players available at his disposal for selection for tonight’s La Liga encounter against Real Betis. The list saw Andreas Christensen make his way back into the squad after recovering from his calf injury and receiving the green light from the medical department. However, the Blaugrana will go into the game without another defender, Inigo Martinez, whose name was left out of the squad list. Reason for Inigo’s absenceNow, acc...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Muller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Thomas Muller will leave Bayern Munich this summer after 25 years with his boyhood club.The 35-year-old has won 33 trophies and will end his time as the club's record appearance maker, featuring 743 times and counting. Muller’s contract was coming to an end in the summer and much speculation was made about the future of the German World Cup winner following limited game time this season. Bayern confirmed Muller’s departure on Saturday, with the forward releasing a statement which read: "It’s clear that today is not l...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal look to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead at Everton

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal visit Everton in the Premier League knowing they have to win on Merseyside to keep any pressure on Liverpool in the title race. While Mikel Arteta’s side are certain to be runners-up, the Gunners have the chance to trim Liverpool’s advantage to nine points ahead of their trip to Fulham tomorrow. The Reds required Diogo Jota’s goal at Anfield on Wednesday to end Everton’s unbeaten run under David Moyes and Arsenal will have to match that result. But the visitors may be forgiven for looking ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Ma...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Kane leads Bayern closer to 34th Bundesliga title

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 04: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK-Arena on April 04, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images) German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have come from behind to beat in-form Augsburg 3-1 and Harry Kane's second-half goal helped it extend their lead to nine points. Augsburg went into Friday night's match unbeaten in their last 11 games and took the lead thanks to a bit of quick thinking after half an hour. With the Bayern defence static, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw took a quick free kick and Dimitrios Giannoulis controlled the ball with his instep before hammering it into the roof of the net for his first league goal...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Late Zanoli goal gives Genoa win over Udinese in Serie A

GENOA, ITALY - APRIL 04: Alessandro Zanoli of Genoa celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Genoa and Udinese at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 04, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. A late winner from Alessandro Zanoli gave Genoa a 1-0 win over Udinese in Serie A and extended its unbeaten home run to six games on Friday. After an insipid first half, Zanoli scored in the 77th minute when he pounced on a rebound and shot home from an angle. But Patrick Vieira´s men survived a late scare when Rui Modesto´s stoppage-time equalizer was ruled out after a video review. The win means Udinese has lost three in a row and is only two points ahead of Genoa, which sits two places behind it in 12th spot.

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