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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

France Coach Makes Kylian Mbappe Decision

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Real Madrid C.F. and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 05, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. It has been a tumultuous few weeks for Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid, and the latest decision from France National Team coach Didier Deschamps has only added to the drama. Pressure is mounting on Real Madrid in the Spanish capital following consecutive home defeats, and Mbappe has not been helping. Los Blancos' summer signing has scored one goal in four Champions League matches. While he has found the back of the net six times in 10 La Liga matches, three came from the penalty spot. Mbappe was targeted for his historically bad showing in Madrid's embarrassing 4-0 defeat to FC Barcel...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Declan Rice ready to play with broken toe for Arsenal and England

Arsenal's Declan Rice during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2024 in London, England. Declan Rice is preparing to push through the pain barrier and try to play for Arsenal and England after breaking his toe. Rice missed Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Inter Milan with the broken toe he suffered in the defeat by Newcastle United last weekend. But the midfielder has been included in Lee Carsley’s England squad for the forthcoming Nations League internationals against Greece and Republic of Ireland. Rice has been unable to train this week and could not put a boot on the foot of his injured toe. The midfielder, however, is ready to try to play through the pain barrier for Arsenal against...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Mikel Arteta blasts penalty decisions in Arsenal’s Champions League loss to Inter

The Referee Istvan Kovacs of Romania warns Mikel Arteta Arsenal FC Head Coach about his conduct with the Argentianian already having been booked during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on November 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Mikel Arteta made it abundantly clear that he strongly disagreed with the two penalty decisions that went against his Arsenal side during a 1-0 Champions League loss to Inter on Wednesday. The Gunners had weathered an early storm at San Siro, fighting their way into a cagey contest. As half-time approached with the game still goalless, Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino rose to meet a cross swung into the box. The European champion got his head to the ball before Inter goalkeeper Y...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Jules Kounde hopes to improve despite ‘fantastic’ Barcelona performance

Felicio Milson (L) of Crvena Zvezda in action against Jules Kounde of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FK Crvena Zvezda and FC Barcelona at Stadium Rajko Mitic on November 6, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. Jules Kounde impressed during Barcelona's 5-2 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, registering three second-half assists. The Catalan giants cruised to a comfortable victory in Serbia, cementing their position as one of Europe's most feared outfits this season. French defender Kounde ran the show at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, setting up three stunning goals for his teammates. An early Inigo Martinez strike, followed by a Robert Lewandowski brace and two further efforts from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez secured ...

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6Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Report: Will Chelsea star be fit for arsenal match

Cole Palmer of Chelsea looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on November 3, 2024 in Manchester, England. Chelsea are on edge as Cole Palmer prepares for a crucial knee scan this week following a rough challenge by Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez during Sunday’s 1-1 draw. The impact left Palmer with noticeable stud marks on his left knee, and the Chelsea star reportedly experienced discomfort throughout his journey back to London, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the Premier League showdown with Arsenal. Manager Questions Martinez Tackle Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca voiced his frustrations post-match, criticising referee Rob Jones for not consulting VAR on what he deemed a “clear red” card offence by Ma...

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6Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Callum McGregor believes Celtic are showing their Champions League credentials

Celtic's Callum McGregor celebrates after the final whistle in the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday November 5, 2024. Celtic captain Callum McGregor feels they have shown they belong at Champions League level by going back to basics and proving a point following their difficult night in Dortmund. The Scottish champions followed up their goalless draw at Atalanta by beating RB Leipzig 3-1 at Parkhead on Tuesday to move on to seven points after four matches. Celtic have bounced back in impressive fashion from the 7-1 thrashing in Germany and thoroughly deserved their comeback victory against a side sitting second in the Bundesliga. McGregor said: “I thought we started the game really well and obviously the goal sort of came out of no...

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6Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man Utd injury boost as Leny Yoro returns to training

Leny Yoro of Manchester United trains as he continues his rehabilitation at Carrington Training Ground on October 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have been handed a significant injury boost with the return of Leny Yoro to first-team training. The summer signing, who arrived from Lille in July in a deal which could be worth up to £59million, is yet to make his debut after picking up an injury during pre-season. Yoro suffered a metatarsal injury in his second pre-season game for United, which was serious enough to require surgery in August. But, ahead of incoming manager Ruben Amorim’s arrival next week, teenager Yoro has taken part in team training for the first time in three months. Yoro trained with the group for the first time ahead of the Europa League match again...

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6Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid midfielder suffers ankle injury; out for one month

Aurelien Tchouameni defensive midfield of Real Madrid and France controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Real Madrid C.F. and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 5, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. In a concerning update, Real Madrid have officially confirmed that midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has suffered an ankle injury and is set for a spell on the sidelines. “Following tests carried out today on our player Aurélien Tchouameni by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle. Pending evolution,” the club statement read. After last night’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of AC Milan, reports emerged that the 24-year-old had suffered a minor knock and would undergo tests. Now, it has been confirmed that...

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5Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar resigns

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has resigned, the Premier League club said Monday (November 4, 2024). LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with Sporting Director Edu Gaspar as he sign a new contract at Sobha Realty Training Centre on September 12, 2024 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) The former midfielder returned to the club as technical director in 2019 before being promoted to sporting director in 2022, and has been seen as a key figure in Arsenal’s emergence as a Premier League challenger under manager Mikel Arteta in recent seasons. Edu said he was leaving to pursue “a different challenge” but did not specify what that would entail. “This was an incredibly hard decision to make,” Edu ...

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5Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Report: Barcelona, Inter Milan set to rival Real Madrid for Chelsea midfielder

Barcelona and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid-linked Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.Fernandez has made 75 competitive appearances since joining Chelsea in a £106.8m transfer from Benfica in January 2023. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) The 23-year-old has been a regular starter for the majority of his Chelsea, but he has recently lost his place in the side to Belgium international Romeo Lavia. As a result, Fernandez has had to settle for substitute appearances in Chelsea's last three matches against Liverpool, Newcastle United and Manchester United. Having lost his ...

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5Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Fulham strike twice in stoppage time to beat Brentford

Harry Wilson struck twice in stoppage time to give Fulham a dramatic 2-1 victory over west London rivals Brentford on Monday.Vitaly Janelt had blasted the Bees in front against the run of play midway through the first half. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on November 4, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Fulham were frustrated until added time when substitute Wilson flicked home the equaliser and then head in a winner at the death. "It was an amazing feeling to come on and get the two goals to win the game. We deserved it, we kept them pinned in throughout," said Wilson. Victory lifts Marc...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona squad forced to train indoors

La Liga giants Barcelona were on Monday left with no choice but to carry out their day’s training sessions inside the club’s facilities.This comes as the intense weather patterns continue to wreak havoc across Spain. The after effects of the DANA which last week left over 200 dead in the Valencia region are ongoing, with the heavy rainfall and serious winds having today reached Catalunya. As per Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s stars were already in attendance at the club’s training base when confirmation was forthcoming that a public warning had been put in place in the region. Hansi Flick and his staff, in turn, made the call to alter their plans, moving the session from outside on the grass to inside the gym at The Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. This comes amid ongoing preparatio...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid squad list to face AC Milan

Real Madrid will return to action tomorrow night after a ten-day break as they get set to take on AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in the UEFA Champions League. It will be Los Blancos’ first match after the 0-4 mauling at the hands of FC Barcelona in El Clasico as their weekend La Liga encounter against Valencia was postponed. MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 4: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid CF, seen speaking during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 training and press conference at Ciudad Real Madrid on November 4, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Ahead of the contest against his former employers, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced the squad list of players that will be at his disposal tomorr...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Dani Olmo brace guides Barcelona to city derby win over Espanyol

Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Marc Casado during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Dani Olmo made the most out of his return as a starter with Barcelona, scoring twice to lead the Catalan club to a 3-1 win over Espanyol in the city derby on Sunday in the Spanish league. Raphinha also scored for Barcelona, which a week ago had routed Real Madrid 4-0 in the clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Barcelona is now nine points ahead of Madrid, whose game at Valencia on Saturday was postponed because of the deadly floods that killed more than 200 people in southern Spain last week. The game between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano also ...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manuel Ugarte sends message to Manchester United fans after 1-1 draw vs Chelsea

Chelsea's Pedro Neto (left) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday November 3, 2024. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is still settling into the Premier League. Games like Sunday’s against Chelsea will help. Manuel Ugarte made only his second ever Premier League start for Manchester United in the draw with Chelsea. Ugarte’s only previous start in the league came in the loss to Tottenham. Since then he has started exclusively in cup competitions. After positive signs of Ugarte’s partnership with Casemiro in midweek, interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy tuck with the pair against Chelsea. Manuel Ugarte message Manuel Ugarte played 84 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and while s...

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3Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Tottenham drop Richarlison team news hint for Aston Villa amid Solanke decision

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2024 in London, England. Tottenham return to Premier League action this afternoon as they host top-four rivals Aston Villa. Last weekend, Spurs were beaten by Crystal Palace - but Ange Postecoglou's side responded perfectly to that top-flight setback by knocking Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup in midweek. Given the quick turnaround, the strong side named against City and ongoing injury issues, Postecoglou is facing a number of key team selection decisions. Firstly, a replacement for Micky van de Ven is required after he suffered a new hamstring injury which will keep him out of action for the next few weeks. Radu Dr...

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3Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Ivan Juric addresses matias soule stuttering Roma start

Argentine Player of AS Roma Matias Soule in action during the Roma-Inter match at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), October 20th, 2024. Roma manager Ivan Juric addressed Matias Soule’s relatively sparse playing time at the Stadio Olimpico in the build-up to Sunday’s Serie A trip to Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. Fresh off a morale-boosting 1-0 win against Torino, the Giallorossi will aim to beat Hellas Verona later today and finally find a way out of the bottom half of the standings. Soule’s situation at the Stadio Olimpico has recently become a concerning subject. Roma paid Juventus nearly €30 million to sign the Argentine winger in the summer. However, he has been on the fringes of the Giallorossi squad despite Roma’s dreadful start to the new league campaign. The 21-year-old was una...

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2Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton to undergo surgery on hernia injury

Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace at Villa Park on October 30, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton will undergo surgery on Sunday to rectify his hernia injury. The highly-rated 20-year-old has been carrying the injury since the start of the season and Palace took the decision for him to have the operation after he came off early midweek in their Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa. Wharton has caught the eye of Manchester City, Man United, Liverpool and Real Madrid with his progression since making the move from Blackburn Rovers last January. Palace are determined to hold on to the England international until the summer at least but are an...

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TRANSFERS

Barcelona, PSG Gain Transfer Boost for €120M-Rated AC Milan Talent

Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on during AC Milan training session at Milanello on October 30, 2024 in Cairate, Italy. Last month, Fichajes reported that Rafael Leão is drawing interest from three European clubs: Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain. Leão is currently under contract with AC Milan until 2028, with a buyout clause set at €175 million. However, the report suggests that Milan might be open to negotiating his departure for around €120 million. At PSG, Leão could either join as a winger to compete with Bradley Barcola or move to the right side to challenge Ousmane Dembélé. For Manchester United, Leão could step in as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford if they decide to sell him. Meanwhile, Arsenal is eager to strengthen its attack to become a more consi...

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2Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus Prioritize Move for Ex-Inter Defender to Replace Bremer

Milan Skriniar of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the pre-season friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale on August 01, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Juventus have reportedly placed unsettled Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar at the top of their wishlist for the January transfer window. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the former Inter captain has become the leading candidate to replace Gleison Bremer. Skriniar teamed up with PSG in the summer of 2023 after running down his contract at Giuseppe Meazza. But despite moving to France as one of Europe’s finest center-backs, the 29-year-old has stuttered in Paris. Therefore, he could fancy a return to Serie A, with Juventus ready and waiting. Cristiano Giuntoli needs to find a suitable repla...

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