Author: Silver Emmanuel

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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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Lazio misses chance to go fourth in Serie A after drawing with Udinese

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 10: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio celebrates after scoring goal 1-1 during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Udinese at Stadio Olimpico on March 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Lazio missed a chance to go fourth in Serie A when it struggled at home against Udinese to 1-1 on Monday. The Rome club began the night two points behind Juventus in fifth and went a goal down midway through the first half, Florian Thauvin rampaging through the Lazio defense before volleying in from close range after a penalty box scramble. Alessio Romagnoli levelled 10 minutes later. Matias Vecino nodded on a corner kick from the right and the veteran defender appeared at the back post to poke home his first goal of the season. The result means both sides extended their unbeaten league runs to...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Aston Villa face Premier League competition for Chelsea transfer

BRUGGE, BELGIUM - MARCH 4: Axel Disasi of Aston Villa during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between Club Brugge KV and Aston Villa FC at Jan Breydelstadion on March 4, 2025 in Brugge, Belgium. Aston Villa are reportedly keen on keeping Axel Disasi beyond the end of this season. The 26-year-old defender joined Unai Emery’s side on loan from Chelsea at the start of February and has made an impressive start to life at Villa. After missing the win over Tottenham in the FA Cup due to being cup-tied, Disasi made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town, before then starting against Liverpool. Ineligible to face parent club Chelsea, Disasi has made two more league appearances either side of playing in the Champions League round ...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Marc-Andre ter Stegen issues angry statement after allegations about Barcelona star’s marriage

Marc-Andre ter Stegen goalkeeper of Barcelona and Germany lifts the trophy after winning with his team 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. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has issued a very strong statement and heavily criticised Catalunya Radio about recent reports concerning his private life. Ter Stegen and his wife recently announced plans to separate, leading to allegations Dani had cheated on him with a personal trainer. The Germany international has now hit back at the “false news” and called out the journalists involved as “liars” as he insists the claims are completely false. Here’s the statement he’s posted on social media. “Dear all, I am shocked and d...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Michail Antonio set for return to West Ham after car accident

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: West Ham United's Michail Antonio in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on November 25, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Michail Antonio will make an emotional return to the London Stadium tonight ahead of West Ham’s clash with Newcastle. The Hammers striker is still recovering after his horror car crash in December that saw Antonio trapped inside his Ferrari for 45 minutes that left him with a broken leg and lucky to be alive. Antonio’s rehab has been going well and the forward recently returned from a 12-day warm weather training programme in Dubai. The 34-year-old will be introduced to the West Ham crowd at the London Stadium just before kick-off as Graham Potter’s side...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Inter confirm Zielinski injury blow

Milan, Italy - March 8: Piotr Zielinski of Fc Internazionale injured during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Giuseppe Meazza on March 8, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Inter have confirmed that midfielder Piotr Zielinski is set for a spell on the sidelines after learning the results of his medical tests from the injury he picked up during the 3-2 Serie A win over Monza on Saturday. The Poland international was introduced as a second-half substitute for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but his evening lasted just a few moments before going down clutching his calf in agony. Joaquin Correa was called in to replace Zielinski three minutes after he was brought on. The Nerazzurri have confirmed that the 30-year-old reported for further medical tests at the Humanitas facility in Rozzano o...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Leverkusen’s Wirtz sidelined weeks with knee injury

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 8: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen reacts after being fouled during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at BayArena on March 8, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen's hopes in the Bundesliga and Champions League were today handed a devastating blow with the news that Florian Wirtz has suffered a ligament injury in his right knee that will sideline him for several weeks. Wirtz had been left on the bench for the first half of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen, a match he entered at half time as Leverkusen bid to turn around their early deficit. However, Wirtz would last only 14 minutes before he had to exit the contest following a foul and he was soon seen departing the Bay Arena on crutches. With Leverkusen ...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool go back in time by signing €70m-a-season kit deal with Adidas

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Detail View of a Liverpool shirt and the official adidas match ball with Madrid Final 19 logo during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Liverpool and FC Bayern Muenchen at Anfield on February 19, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Liverpool have signed a multi-year kit deal with Adidas believed to be worth £60m (€70m)a season.The club have worn Adidas kits in two previous eras, from 1985-1996 and from 2006-2012, and the three stripes will return to the red shirts of the Premier League leaders after a five-year spell in which they were manufactured by Nike. “Everyone at the club is incredibly excited to welcome Adidas back into the LFC family,” said Billy Hogan, the club’s chief ex...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arteta walks out of interview after Manchester United draw

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has walked out of an interview with Sky Sports following a frustrating 1-1 draw at Manchester United. The draw left his side 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, raising questions about the Premier League title chase. It was the third match in a row that saw the Gunners drop points, following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham and a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal dominated the first half but were made to pay for their lack of attacking threat when Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time free-kick. Declan Rice’s strike and some key David Raya sav...

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9Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Cucurella stunner rescues Chelsea after Palmer’s penalty blunder

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea applauds the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 09, 2025 in London, England.  Marc Cucurella scored for the second consecutive game as Chelsea beat relegation battling Leicester City 1-0 after Cole Palmer had missed a penalty in the first half. Palmer’s blushes were spared after he missed the first penalty of his professional career, with Cucurella firing home from 25 yards to secure Chelsea a priceless win in the race for the Champions League. Victory sees Enzo Maresca’s men leapfrog Manchester City into fourth place in the Premier League. With Chelsea legends including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon, Ron “Chopper” Harris ...

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9Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Robert Lewandowski’s agent confirms Barcelona future

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 5, 2025. The agent of Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has this weekend provided an update on his client’s future with the club. Frontman Lewandowski has of course continued to play a leading role for Barcelona across the season to date. All told, in 38 appearances across all competitions, the Polish international has racked up a hugely impressive haul of 34 goals, and three assists. And yet, despite such stellar numbers, many of a Blaugrana persuasion continue to point towards Lewandowski as a player in need of replacing. Owing to his age and all-round centre-forward play, it has been suggested that Hansi Fl...

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9Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

In-form Bologna beat Verona 2-1 away

VERONA, ITALY - MARCH 09: Jens Odgaard of Bologna celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Verona and Bologna at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 09, 2025 in Verona, Italy. Bologna continued their strong form on Sunday with a 2-1 win at Hellas Verona thanks to goals in each half by Jens Odgaard and Nicolo Cambiaghi. Daniel Mosquera pulled one back for Verona, who had defender Nicolas Valentini sent off in the 70th minute for a second yellow card. Bologna are sixth with 50 points from 28 games and are level on points with fifth-placed Lazio, who entertain Udinese on Monday. Verona are 15th with 26 points.

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

SERIE A

Pulisic inspires Milan to comeback win at Lecce

LECCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan scores his team's advantage goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Via del Mare on March 08, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. Christian Pulisic scored twice as AC Milan came from two goals down to beat Lecce 3-2 away from home and get back to winning ways after a poor run of form. Nikola Krstović had put the hosts in front with a superb strike from outside the box in the seventh minute. The Montenegro forward then found the bottom corner at the end of slick move to double the hosts lead close to the hour mark. Milan, who had two goals disallowed for offside in the early stages. Pulled one back in the 68th minute thanks to an own goal by Lecce's Antonino Gallo. United States winger Christian Pulisic drilled home a penal...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken catches the ball as Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England. Ollie Watkins returned to haunt former club Brentford with the decisive strike as Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium. The England striker, who left west London in 2020, was subjected to jeers by the home fans as his clinical finish saw Villa continue their hunt for European qualification. The midfielder’s perfectly-weighted touch to release Yoane Wissa was interrupted by an offside flag moments after Villa were able to scramble the ball away from danger. Villa, on track to advance into the quarter-final...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bochum Celebrates Historic 3-2 Away Victory Over Bayern Munich

MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 8: EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Ibrahima Sissoko and Jakov Medic of VfL Bochum celebrate after their team’s third goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Bochum 1848 at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Itwas a historic result for VfL Bochum. On Saturday, the relegation candidate overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Bayern Munich 3-2 at the Allianz Arena. Bayern took the lead thanks to a brace by Raphael Guerreiro (14’ & 28’), but goals by Jakov Medic (31’), Ibrahima Sissoko (51’), and Matus Bero (71’) turned the game around for Bochum. On top of that, Bayern Munich also had midfielder João Palhinha sent off just before halftime. “We lost, no excuses,” Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said when ask...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

SERIE A

Federico Gatti suddenly a doubt to face Atalanta due to muscle fatigue

Federico Gatti participates in the Champions League 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Benfica in Torino, Italy, on January 29, 2025. It seemingly hasn’t mattered what month it is during the 2024-25 season, dealing with injuries at the back has been a constant. Basically from September to the present day, there’s been somebody out injured and that almost certainly hasn’t been limited to one or two players. However, one Juve defender hasn’t officially been on the injury list so far this season: Federico Gatti, the Bianconeri’s clear-cut leader in minutes played in all competitions. Well, not on the injury list until this week. Gatti, who celebrated his 100th appearance as a Juventus player in Monday’s win over Hellas Verona, has been dealing with muscle fatigue and subsequently force...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid could reportedly replace Carlo Ancelotti next season

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid looks to Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France after is replaced during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 2, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid have had a successful three-year partnership with legendary Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti in his second spell in charge of the club. He has won 10 titles, and could win more by the end of this season as he challenges for all three major competitions. Real Madrid are third in the league, and sit with an advantage in the round of 16 of the Champions League as well as the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey. However, there is a possibility that despite these accomplishments, Ancelotti does not sit in the dugout come the s...

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7Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Milan turnaround as Theo Hernandez expected to start in Lecce

Theo Hernandez of AC Milan is in action during the round of 16 UEFA Champions League match between AC Milan and Feyenoord Rotterdam at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, on February 18, 2025. (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Milan coach Sergio Conceiçao seemed willing to leave Theo Hernandez on the bench against Lecce, but the latest Sky Sport Italia report claims that the France star will likely start at left-back tomorrow. The Rossoneri are travelling to Lecce where they’ll meet the Giallorossi in a vital Serie A game on Saturday. Milan have lost the last three games in a row and find themselves 11 points below fourth-placed Juventus. Reports on Thursday suggested Theo, Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez would start on the bench tomorrow, but according to Sky,...

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7Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Arsenal leading race for Barcelona forward target

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the DFB Cup Quarter Final match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on February 26, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona appear as if they will postpone their hunt for Robert Lewandowski’s successor until next summer, but it may mean putting together a new list of targets for next summer. The Polish striker turns 37 in August, but with Barcelona lacking space in their salary limit for a major signing, which means relying on his legs for another season. That is not to say that Barcelona have not been linked with various number nines in recent months. The received knowledge is that Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak would be their preferred target, while RB Leipzig forw...

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