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Martinelli faces crucial run-in as Arsenal weigh up Williams bid
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Martinelli faces crucial run-in as Arsenal weigh up Williams bid

Gabriel Martinelli left winger of Arsenal and Brazil during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. After a difficult season, Wednesday night and a trip to the Bernabeu turned out to be a moment for Gabriel Martinelli to savour. The winger believes it was the biggest night of his career and it is hard to argue with that after he scored the winning goal. It was a classic Martinelli goal too, something we have not seen enough of this season, as he used his pace to streak clear from the halfway line before calming slotting the ball past Thibaut Courtois. Even after 90 minutes in the Bernabeu, Martinelli still had fuel in the tank and his reward was a goal that will go d...
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Kane nets 60th Bundesliga goal as Bayern near title
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Kane nets 60th Bundesliga goal as Bayern near title

HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich clashes with Benedikt Gimber of 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena on April 19, 2025 in Heidenheim, Germany. Harry Kane scored has his 60th Bundesliga goal in his 60th game to help Bayern Munich defeat Heidenheim 4-0 and close in on regaining the title . The former Tottenham striker scored the opening goal with a low shot from just outside the penalty area in the 13th minute and nears what would be the first major team trophy of a career filled with individual scoring accolades. The England captain is the fastest player to 60 goals in Bundesliga history, beating Erling Haaland's mark of 65 games with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern moved nine points cle...
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McTominay heads Napoli level with Serie A leaders Inter
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McTominay heads Napoli level with Serie A leaders Inter

MONZA, ITALY - APRIL 19: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli celebrates with team mate Romelu Lukaku after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Serie A match between AC Monza and SSC Napoli at U-Power Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Monza, Italy. Scotland midfielder McTominay nodded home his 10th goal in all competitions this season from Giacomo Raspadori's cross in the 72nd minute to save Napoli's blushes after a drab display in northern Italy. McTominay's third goal in a week boosted Napoli's bid for a second league title in three seasons and piled pressure on reigning champions Inter who are at high-flying Bologna on Easter Sunday. Beyond that goal, Antonio Conte's team created little against the division's worst team in Monza, who are 12 points from safety with five matches remain...
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Raphinha leads Barcelona’s 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo
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Raphinha leads Barcelona’s 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 19: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal which was taken from the penalty spot during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 19, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Hansi Flick ran onto the field on the final whistle and lifted Raphinha off his feet in a bear hug. The Brazil forward deserved being singled out for extra praise from Barcelona's coach. He had just led a thrilling 4-3 fightback over Celta Vigo by scoring two late goals including a clutch penalty for an injury-time winner. Barcelona remained on pace for the Spanish league title as they opened up a seven-point gap over Real Madrid on Saturday before the defending champions host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. "It was amazi...
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Richards sent off as Crystal Palace hold Bournemouth
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Richards sent off as Crystal Palace hold Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Chris Richards of Crystal Palace is sent off after receiving hid second yellow during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on April 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images) Bournemouth missed the chance to close the gap on the Premier League's top seven as they were held to a draw by 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The home side had to play over half the match with a numerical disadvantage after Chris Richards' dismissal in first-half stoppage time, but Andoni Iraola's side failed to break down their opponents in a second half low on goalmouth drama. The first half had ended in controversy after Palace defender Richards, who was alrea...
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Man City strike twice late on to beat Everton
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Man City strike twice late on to beat Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City FC at Goodison Park on April 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Manchester City remain on track to qualify for next season's Champions League after winning at Everton with two late goals. An uninspiring contest looked to be heading for a drab draw before being brought to life with six minutes remaining when young full-back Nico O'Reilly stole in from close range to convert Matheus Nunes' cutback. Substitute Mateo Kovacic added a second in injury time on the stretch as Pep Guardiola's men climbed to fourth in the table, four points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea,...
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Ancelotti rules out Madrid rift, won’t talk future
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Ancelotti rules out Madrid rift, won’t talk future

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Carlo Ancelotti has denied there's any rift behind the scenes at Real Madrid, saying he will discuss his future with the club at the end of the season. Ancelotti's position has been heavily questioned after Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, to crash out of the Champions League quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate. The Italian has won two LaLiga and Champions League doubles since returning to Madrid 2021, but the team -- which is still battling for the league title and plays the Copa del Rey final next week -- has suffered several high-profile defe...
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Arteta seeks quick reset after Madrid heroics ahead of Ipswich trip
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Arteta seeks quick reset after Madrid heroics ahead of Ipswich trip

Arsenal trainer Mikel Arteta speaks during the press conference after the match PSV - Arsenal at the Philips Stadium for the UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - 1st leg season 2024-2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Marcel van Dorst / EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal's superb performances against Real Madrid prove they can compete against the best but manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that they had little time to celebrate as they look to delay Liverpool's coronation as Premier League champions. Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarterfinal legs to advance 5-1 on aggregate but the achievement of reaching a first Champions League semifinal since 2009 could lose its sheen if they suffer defeat at Ipswich Town on Sunday. With a 13-point lead and six...
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Man United reportedly target Serie A star with Premier League rival keen
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Man United reportedly target Serie A star with Premier League rival keen

GEWISS STADIUM, BERGAMO, ITALY - 2025/03/16: Ederson Jose dos Santos Lourenco da Silva of Atalanta BC looks on as he leaves the pitch after being sent off during the Serie A football match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale. FC Internazionale won 2-0 over Atalanta BC. Ederson Emerges as United’s Midfield Priority The tides at Old Trafford may be shifting once more. Fresh off an emotionally charged Europa League escape against Lyon, Manchester United have reportedly accelerated plans for their summer rebuild. According to Fichajes, the Red Devils are now in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Ederson from Atalanta — a move that, if completed, could send significant ripples across the Premier League. The 25-year-old Brazilian has been described as ‘excellent’ this season, a sentiment that ...
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Inter could be without Thuram against Barcelona
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Inter could be without Thuram against Barcelona

Marcus Thuram 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. With less than two weeks to go before their highly anticipated UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg match against FC Barcelona, Inter Milan has been dealt what could prove a significant blow. The Italian giants have confirmed a key player will be sidelined for their next match and could be out for the crucial encounter in Catalonia. Marcus Thuram has a problem in his left thigh and will miss the next match against Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. The club has been tight-lipped about how long they expect the Frenchman to be out. All that is known is that his availability is listed as day-to-day, and that it will dep...
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Espanyol win eases La Liga relegation fears
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Espanyol win eases La Liga relegation fears

CORNELLA, SPAIN - APRIL 18: Marash Kumbulla of RCD Espanyol in action during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between RCD Espanyol and Getafe CF at RCDE Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Cornella, Barcelona, Spain. Espanyol have beaten Getafe 1-0 in La Liga to record a third straight victory and ease relegation fears. On-loan centre half Marash Kumbulla got the only goal near halftime. Any hopes of a Getafe comeback were scorched on the hour mark when Nigerian defender Christantus Uche was sent off for a bad tackle. The result came after recent wins away at Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo, and was the third clean sheet in a row for Manolo González's men. It lifted the Barcelona club three places into 12th spot. Getafe are a point and a place above them.
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Hansi Flick talks about possible rotations ahead of Barcelona vs Celta Vigo
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Hansi Flick talks about possible rotations ahead of Barcelona vs Celta Vigo

Dortmund, Germany - April 15: head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) After having secured their passage to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona are set to return to action in La Liga, where they will try to maintain their lead over Real Madrid. The Catalans will be facing Celta Vigo in this home fixture. While the Blaugranes are the favourites to come out as the winners in this game, they have been playing a lot of games in a short period of time, and the players might be feeling some fatigue. As Mundo Depor...
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Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid set ideal timeframe for appointment
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Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid set ideal timeframe for appointment

Xabi Alonso of Bayer 04 Leverkusen controls the ball during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Real Madrid are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, a report has revealed, with the recently dethroned Champions League holders hoping to appoint a new boss before this summer's Club World Cup. It emerged in the aftermath of Madrid's Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal that current boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club later this month, with the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona potentially his final game in charge. Alonso has long been viewed as Madrid's dream replacement for Ancelotti and The Times report that the 15-time Cham...
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Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of PSG
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Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of PSG

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Mikel Arteta, head coach Arsenal FC, attends his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League, football match against Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on April 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of this week’s Premier League match with Ipswich Town. The team remain on a high following their massive win over Real Madrid, knocking out the holders from the Champions League. They managed the feat without many key players, such as Riccardo Calafiori, who has been out with a knee injury since the last international break. Many others like Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are missing with longer term issues. Asked for an update on Calafiori and Jorginho, Arteta said: “Jorgi is not going to be available yet. ...
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Zaccagni: ‘Lazio were almost perfect, we feel destroyed’
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Zaccagni: ‘Lazio were almost perfect, we feel destroyed’

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 17: Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio looks dejected during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S. Lazio and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Mattia Zaccagni admits Lazio feel ‘destroyed’ after their Europa League quarter-final exit to Bodo/Glimt on penalties. ‘The regret is that we were almost perfect.’ It was a dramatic night at the Stadio Olimpico, as the Aquile knew they needed something extraordinary to overturn the 2-0 first leg defeat in Norway. It had almost been achieved, as Taty Castellanos got one back before the Tijjani Noslin tap-in at the 93rd minute forced extra time, after which Boulaye Dia’s header had turned the tie around completely. However, Andreas Helmersen nodded in on 109 minutes...
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Juventus Resume Working on Two Contract Extensions
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Juventus Resume Working on Two Contract Extensions

ALLIANZ STADIUM, TORINO, ITALY - 2025/04/12: Weston Mckennie of Juventus Fc in action during the Serie A football match between Juventus Fc and Us Lecce.Juventus Fc wins 2-1 over Us Lecce. Juventus are ready to reprise the negotiations for some renewals, especially those of Federico Gatti and Weston McKennie, after putting everything on hold because of the coaching change and to pursue a top-four finish, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. The Bianconeri reached an agreement in principle with the former a while ago, but it wasn’t finalized. The new expiration date will be 2030, with a decent pay bump. He’ll return in mid-May from his fibula microfracture. On the other hand, the extension doesn’t guarantee he’ll stay for the long haul. Considering he joined for just €7.5M from Frosinone, a...
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Man Utd seals spectacular comeback win against Lyon and advance to Europa League semifinals
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Man Utd seals spectacular comeback win against Lyon and advance to Europa League semifinals

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the troubled Premier League club put its domestic problems to one side by sealing a spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Europa League. United blew a two-goal lead and then had to come back from 4-2 down against 10 men in extra time to produce one of its most memorable victories in its famous stadium. Harry Maguire's dramatic winner in added time of extra time sparked scenes of jubilation and kept alive hopes that United could yet salvage a desperate campaign. “...
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Kompany: Injuries were ‘big issue’ in Bayern exit
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Kompany: Injuries were ‘big issue’ in Bayern exit

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 16: Vincent Kompany head coach of FC Bayern Munchen embraces Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munchen during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal. Bayern were without a clutch of important players for both legs, losing 2-1 to a late goal at home last week before a battling 2-2 draw saw them exit the competition with a 4-3 aggregate loss. "I think the big issue, before Inter, was injuries," Kompany told reporters. "W...
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Barca to face Inter in Champions League semi-finals
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Barca to face Inter in Champions League semi-finals

DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona (R) is substituted by Head Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. Barcelona will take on Inter for a place in the final of the 2024-25 Champions League. Hansi Flick’s side booked their spot in the last four of the tournament by seeing off Dortmund in the quarter-finals on Tuesday and now know who they will face next. Inter made it through by seeing off Bayern Munich in their quarter-final tie. The Nerazzurri won the first leg 2-1 in Germany and followed that up with a 2-2 draw at San Siro. The Serie A champions finished fourth in the group stage, saw ...
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Arteta hails Arsenal’s Champions League momentum
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Arteta hails Arsenal’s Champions League momentum

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with Myles Lewis-Skelly after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. A jubilant Mikel Arteta said the momentum is with Arsenal to win the Champions League following their historic victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Bukayo Saka, who missed a first-half penalty, opened the scoring midway through the second period before Vinicius Junior responded just two minutes later only for Gabriel Martinelli to crown a famous 2-1 win on the night, and a crushing 5-1 aggregate victory, in stoppage time. Arsenal, who will face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the semi-finals, made history by becom...
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