Author: Silver Emmanuel

15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Alvarez nets penalty double in Atletico La Liga win

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Valladolid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on April 14, 2025. Julian Alvarez has scored two penalties as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat bottom club Valladolid 4-2, keeping the side's slim chances of winning La Liga alive. Valladolid had lost 10 of its previous 11 games, conceding 32 goals along the way, but took a shock lead after 20 minutes when Mamadou Sylla converted from the penalty spot. Alvarez levelled four minutes later from another penalty after Giuliano Simeone was brought down in the box. Simeone put the home side in front on Monday with a nice individual goal three minutes after. Javi Sánchez got an equalizer 10 minutes into the ...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Arsenal reportedly preparing substantial offer to sign £17m-rated La Liga star

GIRONA, SPAIN - MARCH 15: Javi Guerra of Valencia CF in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Valencia CF at Estadio de Montilivi on March 15, 2025 in Girona, Spain. Arsenal are plotting a swoop to sign Valencia’s midfielder Javi Guerra this summer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The Spain U21 star has featured in every La Liga game for Los Ches this season, putting in reputable performances in the middle of the park for Carlos Corberán’s side. His performances have piqued the interest of several top European clubs this season, with Arsenal emerging among his admirers. As per Fichajes, the Gunners are leading the race to sign Guerra this summer. His ability to dictate play, physicality, and technicality makes him an attractive prospect for several Europ...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Tottenham target Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman

Munich, Germany - April 12: Kingsley Coman of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 12, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Tottenham Hotspur are getting ready for an important summer transfer window as the season nears its end. The 2024/25 season has been a terrible one for Sours, where there have been flashes of brilliance, but those have been overshadowed by the lack of consistency in attack. Manager Ange Postecoglou might get sacked, but the club need reinforcements in the attack, especially in the wings, to compete better next season. The team have lacked pace, quality, and vision in the wings, and hence, Spurs have been linked to several wingers in the transfer market. There are speculations...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Rome derby draw, Atalanta revive Champions League hopes

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 13: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio scoring goal 1-0 during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The always-tense Rome derby has ended 1-1, allowing Roma to extend their unbeaten run to 16 matches and enabling Lazio to stay one spot in front of their city rivals in the Serie A standings. Lifelong Lazio fan Alessio Romagnoli achieved a childhood dream in Sunday's match when he put Lazio ahead shortly after the break. Matias Soule equalised for Roma with a long-distance shot midway through the second half. Sixth-placed Lazio remained two points ahead of seventh-placed Roma, who haven't lost since December. The result ended the perfect run of five straight derby wins for Roma coach Claudio Ranieri, who is ex...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Frankfurt move to third place with a hat-trick against Heidenheim

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - APRIL 13: Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at Deutsche Bank Park on April 13, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Heidenheim 3-0 on Sunday in the final match of the 29th round of the Bundesliga. Frankfurt's hat-trick was scored by: Jean Mathieu in the 10th minute, Robin Koch 42, and Hugo Eketike 71. Eintracht Frankfurt raised their tally to 51 points to jump to third place, compared to 22 points for Heidenheim in sixteenth place. In the same round, Werder Bremen beat Stuttgart by two goals to one, scored by Oliver Burki in the 32nd and 90th minutes, while Leonidas Stergiou scored Stuttgart's goal in the ...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Resurgent Lyon beat Auxerre to go fourth in Ligue 1

18 Assane DIOUSSE (aja) - 69 Georges MIKAUTADZE (ol) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Auxerre and Lyon at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps on April 13, 2025 in Auxerre, France. Forward Georges Mikautadze has scored one goal and set up another as resurgent Lyon won 3-1 at Auxerre on Sunday to climb into fourth place in Ligue 1. It was Lyon's fifth win in the last six league games and moved them one point behind Marseille in third place, and one point above Lille in fifth. The top three get an automatic spot in next season's Champions League while the team in fourth enters qualifying. Mikautadze tucked away a penalty in the 54th minute after being fouled by goalkeeper Donovan Léon as he went clean through. Right back Saël Kumbedi and midfielder Corentin Tolisso then combined to set ...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Mbappe at risk of missing Clasico Copa del Rey final

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is shown a red card by referee Cesar Soto Grado during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe received a straight red card at the 38th minute of the La Liga game between the side coached by Carlo Ancelotti and Alaves. A few minutes after the visitors scored the opening goal of the day with French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, the former PSG striker challenged Alaves' Antonio Blanco with a shocking tackle that led the VAR intervening, and the referee decided to send Mbappe directly to the dressing room with a straight red card. Apart from the disappointing performance of the French star, Real Ma...

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14Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle dedicate win over Man Utd to hospitalised manager

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the second goal with Bruno Guimaraes during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James' Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They may have been without their manager on game day, but nothing was going to stop Newcastle United from carving up the field against Manchester United. Newcastle powered to a 4-1 victory over a troubled United outfit at St James' Park as the hosts continue on their quest to gain automatic Champions League qualification. The post-match celebrations were one of great excitement for the home team but a key figure of the club was a notable absentee. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was forced to miss the m...

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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

LALIGA

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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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

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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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

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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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

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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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

Ligue 1

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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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

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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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

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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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

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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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

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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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

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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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

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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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

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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