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Real Madrid star to be handed rare start vs Real Sociedad
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Real Madrid star to be handed rare start vs Real Sociedad

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick Felipe players of Real Madrid are training at Valdebebas training ground on February 24, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. An oft-overlooked member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is expected to be afforded a starting berth in the club’s next outing. That’s according to Marca, who point towards Endrick as the player in question. Real Madrid, of course, are primed to return to action in short order. Turning attentions back towards matters in the Copa del Rey, Los Blancos have made the trip to Anoeta, for a semi-final first-leg meeting with Real Sociedad. Carlo Ancelotti and co. opted to leave several of the club’s leading stars out of Real’s travelling squad for the clash, including Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde an...
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Lionel Messi fined for grabbing New York City coach by the neck
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Lionel Messi fined for grabbing New York City coach by the neck

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF smiles during a 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup second leg match between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami at Chase Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC's coaching staff on the neck after Saturday's MLS opener, the league said. Video footage showed Messi approach the coach and grab the back of his neck, causing him to pull away from the eight-times Ballon d'Or winner after the 2-2 draw in Miami. The fine was imposed by the MLS' Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday. The top-flight North American league also fined Messi's teammate Luis Suarez on Tuesday for violating the same "face/head/neck of...
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Guardiola says De Bruyne has to decide on his Man City future
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Guardiola says De Bruyne has to decide on his Man City future

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday December 26, 2024. Kevin De Bruyne must make his own decision on his Manchester City future, Pep Guardiola has insisted. The 33-year-old will be out of contract in the summer after a decade with the club, during which time he has marked himself out as one of the best midfielders to have graced the Premier League. But the Belgian's powers appear to be on the wane and his performance in Sunday's 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool drew criticism. He has played the full 90 minutes only seven times of an injury-disrupted season, starting 12 of 25 league games, scoring two goals and adding six assists. De Bruyne has been linked with a potentially lucr...
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AC Milan and Reijnders have contract extension agreement
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AC Milan and Reijnders have contract extension agreement

Tijjani Reijnders plays during the AC Milan against FC Inter match in Serie A at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy, on February 2, 2025. Reports in the Netherlands claim that Milan and midfielder Tijjani Reijnders have reached an agreement over a new and improved contract extension, which could tie down the Netherlands international for another four and a half years. According to reports from De Telegraaf, Milan and Reijnders have an agreement in place over a new contract that will run until the summer of 2030. The 26-year-old’s current deal runs until the summer of 2028, but the Rossoneri are keen to tie him down to a new contract in order to fend off interest from the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona after a strong start to life in San Siro. Tuesday’s report does not specify how much...
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Moyes starts to plan for Everton future with safety in sight
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Moyes starts to plan for Everton future with safety in sight

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Everton's manager David Moyes celebrates victory at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Everton FC at Selhurst Park on February 15, 2025 in London, England. Everton manager David Moyes has started planning for next season after leading the club to within touching distance of Premier League survival. Moyes has enjoyed a remarkable run since returning for his second spell with Everton in January to replace the sacked Sean Dyche. Dyche was axed with Everton mired in a relegation battle, but Moyes has quickly lifted the Toffees 14 points clear of the bottom three. The former Manchester United boss is targeting nine more points to reach the 40-point mark he believes will guarantee the Liverpool club's place in Engli...
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Vlahovic Snubs Fenerbahce and Juventus Offers, Eyes EPL
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Vlahovic Snubs Fenerbahce and Juventus Offers, Eyes EPL

Dusan Vlahovic participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Empoli in Turin, Italy, on February 2, 2025. Dusan Vlahovic returned to the starting lineup and the stat sheet after a couple of months versus Cagliari, relieving Randal Kolo Muani who had quickly supplanted him after joining Juventus. Thiago Motta will keep relying on both down the stretch, perhaps simultaneously. However, the future of the Serb will most likely be away from Turin, TuttoSport informs. The marksman had the chance to move to Saudi Arabia in January. José Mourinho is trying to lure him to Fenerbahce now. The Turkish team would be able to guarantee his €12M salary. However, the courtship of the Special One hasn’t broken through. The center-forward prefers more alluring destinations. In parti...
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Edon Zhegrova not to extend Lille contract
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Edon Zhegrova not to extend Lille contract

23 Edon ZHEGROVA (losc) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Lille and Brest at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on December 6, 2024 in Lille, France. Lille winger Edon Zhegrova (25) has informed Olivier Létang – the club president – of his decision not to extend his contract with Les Dogues, paving the way for a summer exit. Speaking to Radio Dukagjini, an Albanian radio station, the Kosovo international has confirmed his time with the Ligue 1 club will come to an end. “I informed the club that I will not renew my contract. We will see what will happen this summer, but the club has been informed of my wish. I will not renew my contract”, Zhegrova said. With the right-sided winger tied with Lille over a contract set to expire in 2026, Les Dogues have no choice but to part ways with Zhegrova this...
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Sevilla star a last-minute scratch from squad to face Mallorca
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Sevilla star a last-minute scratch from squad to face Mallorca

VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) David Torres of Real Valladolid, Gerard Peque Fernandez of Sevilla during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia v Osasuna at the Estadio de Mestalla on September 24, 2024 in Valencia Spain. La Liga outfit Sevilla have on Monday revealed a fresh injury setback in the club’s first-team ranks. This comes amid confirmation that Gerard Fernández (commonly referred to as Peque) will play no part in the club’s next outing. Sevilla are primed to return to action later this evening, in a league meeting with RCD Mallorca. As is customary, the Andalusians therefore unveiled the club’s matchday squad for the clash on Monday afternoon. And nowhere to be seen was the name of the aforementioned Peque. As per a report from Mundo Deportivo: ‘The absence of Pequ...
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Leicester dismiss two coaches, Van Nistelrooy stays
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Leicester dismiss two coaches, Van Nistelrooy stays

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Leicester City Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy during the Leicester City Training Session and press conference at Seagrave Training Complex on February 13, 2025 in Leicester, England. Leicester City have made two changes to their coaching set up following a run of dreadful results in the Premier League, but manager Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in his post, the club confirmed on Monday. Two of Van Nistelrooy's assistants -- Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock -- have departed in the wake of a 4-0 home loss to Brentford that left Leicester five points from safety. It was their sixth straight home defeat without scoring, a record in the Premier League. Van Nistelrooy took charge in November and has had 13 games in the Premier League, winning just two of them and losing...
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Milan put Conceicao under scrutiny ahead of crucial Bologna and Lazio clashes
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Milan put Conceicao under scrutiny ahead of crucial Bologna and Lazio clashes

Sergio Conceicao is the head coach of AC Milan during the match between AC Milan and FC Inter in Serie A at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy, on February 2, 2025. Sergio Conceicao’s tenure as Milan head coach is under intense scrutiny following recent setbacks, and the club might reportedly consider the prospect of an immediate sacking if negative results persist in the upcoming crucial matches against Bologna and Lazio. The Rossoneri directors are said to be extremely disappointed after the recent Champions League playoff elimination at the hands of Feyenoord and the latest Serie A defeat at Torino. Their 2-1 loss to the Granata left the Rossoneri eight points behind the fourth spot, which guarantees qualification for next season’s Champions League—a primary objective for the club. While...
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Bayern thrash Frankfurt to move eight clear at the top
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Bayern thrash Frankfurt to move eight clear at the top

MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 23: Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich scores his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena on February 23, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich stretched their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to eight points after thrashing third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena. Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen had reduced the gap to five points with a 2-0 win at Holstein Kiel on Saturday but Vincent Kompany's side responded in fine fashion. After a frustrating 45 minutes Bayern took the lead in the third minute of first-half injury time after excellent link-up play in midfield allowed Leroy Sane to square for Michael Olise - the former Crystal Palace midfielder making no mistake for his seve...
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Maresca: ‘We are targeting top four this season’
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Maresca: ‘We are targeting top four this season’

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: A dejected looking Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 3-1 loss during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. Enzo Maresca has reiterated everyone at Chelsea are determined to 'bring this club to where it deserves to be' and stated Champions League qualification remains our objective this season. Just a point separates Manchester City in fourth and us in sixth in the Premier League table ahead of the weekend slate, which includes Chelsea trip to Villa Park tomorrow evening. It is set to be a race that goes down to the wire, and depending on English teams’ results in European competition this season, fifth place might also be enough for Champions League football ...
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Arteta talks forward options for West Ham game
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Arteta talks forward options for West Ham game

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures to William Saliba during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Mikel Merino was the talk of the town following last weekend’s 2-0 win away to Leicester City. He came on in the 69th minute at King Power Stadium before heading in our opening goal and tapping home the second. After the game, Merino - who is typically deployed in midfield - said he’d never played up front in his career before, not that it looked that way! Naturally, the question on the lips of reporters at Mikel Arteta’s pre-West Ham United press conference on Friday was whether we’d see more of the same at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Our head coach spo...
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Personal terms agreed: Newcastle United have pact in place to sign James Trafford
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Personal terms agreed: Newcastle United have pact in place to sign James Trafford

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - JANUARY 4: Burnley's James Trafford celebrates at the final whistle during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers FC and Burnley FC at Ewood Park on January 4, 2025 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images) Newcastle United reportedly have an agreement in place with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford ahead of a potential summer transfer. The talented 22-year-old shot-stopper has a pact with Newcastle after emerging as their top target for some time, though a deal is not fully done yet. See below for the latest details from Fabrizio Romano, who has posted on X today about Newcastle’s pursuit of Trafford, which could be concluded in the summer transfer window if the Magpies follow through with the deal they ...
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Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss
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Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss

Christian Pulisic plays during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 match between AC Milan and Feyenoord in Milano, Italy, on February 18, 2025, at Giuseppe Meazza stadium (Photo by Mairo Cinquetti/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Christian Pulisic has denied there is a rift between himself and AC Milan head coach Sérgio Conceição after reports emerged that he had demanded to leave the club should the Portuguese manager remain next season. Italian media claimed on Thursday that Pulisic and midfielder Youssouf Fofana had irreparably fallen out with Conceição in the wake of Tuesday's disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Feyenoord, with La Repubblica saying the United States forward would ask to exit unless Conceição was sacked before the 2025-26 campaign. The report al...
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Ancelotti considering continuing with Real Madrid midfielder in makeshift role – report
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Ancelotti considering continuing with Real Madrid midfielder in makeshift role – report

Federico Valverde central midfield of Real Madrid and Uruguay during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid secured their place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after they defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their knockout playoff (6-3 on aggregate) on Wednesday night. It was a clinical display from Los Blancos who made sure that Pep Guardiola’s men never stood a chance, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way with a hat-trick. A number of other players also stood out with brilliant performances as Raul Asencio, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Ceballos, and Jude Bellingham, among ot...
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Erling Haaland injury news: Latest update on Manchester City star
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Erling Haaland injury news: Latest update on Manchester City star

Erling Haaland centre-forward of Manchester City and Norway sitting on the bench prior the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Erling Haaland missed Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid on Wednesday, as Pep Guardiola’s side missed their star striker badly. Haaland, 24, suffered a knee injury towards the end of City’s 4-0 win against Newcastle last weekend. Speaking after the defeat, which saw City dumped out of the UEFA Champions League 6-3 on aggregate, Guardiola confirmed the situation regarding Haaland. Erling Haaland injury update “Erling, yesterday, tried to train after the action against Newca...
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Feyenoord knock AC Milan out of Champions League
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Feyenoord knock AC Milan out of Champions League

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan competes for the ball with Gijs Smal of Feyenoord during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) AC Milan crashed out of the Champions League after being held to a draw by Feyenoord in the second leg of their knockout play-off at San Siro Stadium. The Italians wiped out a 1-0 deficit in last week's first leg after just 36 seconds as Santiago Gimenez netted against his former club with the fastest goal in this season's Champions League. But Milan full-back Theo Hernandez was sent off in the 51st minute for two yellow cards and Feyenoord substitute Julian Carranza headed in t...
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Borussia Dortmund reportedly aiming to sell Reyna this summer
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Borussia Dortmund reportedly aiming to sell Reyna this summer

Giovanni Reyna of Borussia Dortmund looks on during 1. Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany, on January 17, 2025. According to a report from Ruhr Nachrichten, the Bundesliga side has put Reyna on its “strike list," meaning the club will listen to offers for his services in the summer. It’s been another frustrating campaign for the U.S. men’s national team attacker, who continues to only find himself playing a bit-part role at Dortmund. After missing the first three months of the season with a groin strain, Reyna has played less than 400 total minutes, making just three starts. The 22 year-old has managed to tally two goals and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions. After breaking out as a teenage...
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Atletico Madrid skipper suffer injury creating hole in midfield
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Atletico Madrid skipper suffer injury creating hole in midfield

Jorge Resurreccion Merodio (Koke) of Atletico de Madrid is in action with the ball during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on February 15, 2025. Atletico Madrid have suffered a costly injury in the middle of the pitch, after it was confirmed on Tuesday that captain Koke Resurreccion will be out for the best part of the next month. The veteran has suffered a muscle problem in his right leg, after featuring for 80 minutes against Celta Vigo. The 33-year-old had been growing in importance over the last month, having seen Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul lock down their spots in the middle of midfield during the season. After a run of five La Liga games without a start over ...
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