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Pulisic inspires Milan to comeback win at Lecce

8Mar

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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...

Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

8Mar

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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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...

Bochum Celebrates Historic 3-2 Away Victory Over Bayern Munich

8Mar

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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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...

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

8Mar

By Silver Emmanuel6 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...

Real Madrid could reportedly replace Carlo Ancelotti next season

8Mar

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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...

Milan turnaround as Theo Hernandez expected to start in Lecce

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,...

Arsenal leading race for Barcelona forward target

7Mar

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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...

Unai Emery: Premier League remains priority for Aston Villa

7Mar

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Unai Emery: Premier League remains priority for Aston Villa

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery arriving at the stadium during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Aston Villa FC at Selhurst Park on February 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says the Premier League remains his side’s priority this season.Villa put one foot into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 first-leg win against Club Brugge on Tuesday and they meet Championship side Preston in the last eight of the FA Cup at the end of the month. Their league form has been highly inconsistent, yet they remain on the coattails of the clubs chasing a top-five finish, which looks certain to bring Champions League qualification. And Emery insists ...

Ajax confirms: Pasveer out of action for several weeks

7Mar

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Ajax confirms: Pasveer out of action for several weeks

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 06: Remko Pasveer of Ajax (on the ground) gets treated for an injury during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AFC Ajax and Eintracht Frankfurt at Johan Cruyff Arena on March 06, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images) Ajax will have to do without Remko Pasveer, the club announced this week, as the veteran goalkeeper suffered a muscle strain during European midweek action. Pasveer (41) was injured in the Europa League match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday and afterwards coach Francesco Farioli confirmed things were not looking good. Talking on Ajax’s official channels, Pasveer himself described his pain, “When I played the ball in, I unfortunately immediately ...

Athletic Club coach Valverde enthusiastic about Roma atmosphere

7Mar

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Athletic Club coach Valverde enthusiastic about Roma atmosphere

Ernesto Valverde head coach of Athletic Club gestures during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AS Roma and Athletic Club at Stadio Olimpico on March 6, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Athletic Club coach Ernesto Valverde was impressed with Roma, both on and off the field, in the Europa League tie. ‘I hope we can have half the atmosphere they had tonight.’ The supporters had been told to come to the Stadio Olimpico with simple yellow and red flags, so the thousands followed those directives and made it a beautiful sight before kick-off. It helped the Giallorossi complete their comeback from the Inaki Williams header, turning it around through Angelino and the last-gasp Eldor Shomurodov winner. At that point, Athletic Club were down to 10 men for the second Yeray Alv...

Preview: Bayern vs. VfL Bochum – prediction, team news, lineups

7Mar

By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Preview: Bayern vs. VfL Bochum – prediction, team news, lineups

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: head coach Vincent Kompany of Bayern Muenchen and Eric Dier of Bayern Muenchen talk together during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. Bayern Munich's quest to reclaim their Bundesliga crown continues on Saturday when they host strugglers VfL Bochum at Allianz Arena. Bayern have 61 points and are eight ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen following their 3-1 victory against Stuttgart on February 28, whereas Bochum lost 1-0 against Hoffenheim on March 1 and are third last in 16th place with 17 points. Match preview The Bavarians played out a relatively even first half against Stuttgart – both sides created two big chances – but they prevented their opponents from regist...

Deco offers fresh update on Ansu Fati’s Barcelona future

7Mar

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LALIGA

Deco offers fresh update on Ansu Fati’s Barcelona future

Ansu Fati trains during the match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC, corresponding to week 8 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on January 29, 2025. Barcelona sporting director Deco has denied the club are already looking for a way to offload Ansu Fati this summer. Fati is struggling for game time at Barcelona this season, leading to speculation he will be shown the exit door at the end of the campaign. Deco was asked about the situation ahead of kick-off against Benfica and said a decision has not yet been made on Ansu’s future. “No, first of all, Ansu is part of the team. He has had many injuries, he has had bad luck, in important moments when he was developing, but he has been unlucky with injuries,” he told the me...

Europa league: Man Utd force draw with Sociedad but Spurs fall to Az

7Mar

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Europa league: Man Utd force draw with Sociedad but Spurs fall to Az

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MARCH 6: (L-R) Pablo Marin of Real Sociedad, Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League match between Real Sociedad v Manchester United at the Estadio Reale Arena on March 6, 2025 in San Sebastian Spain. Manchester United took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee but were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie but Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat at AZ Alkmaar. Rangers won 3-1 at Fenerbahce with Vaclav Cerny scoring twice, and Olympique Lyonnais secured a 3-1 victory at Romanian side Steaua Bucharest thanks to two late goals from Malick Fofana. Manchester United had the only real chance of the first half against Sociedad when Bruno Fernandes had a goalbound shot blocked and Zirkzee’s follow-up effor...

Neymar back in Brazil squad after dazzling for Santos

6Mar

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Neymar back in Brazil squad after dazzling for Santos

SANTOS, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 05: Neymar of Santos reacts during a Campeonato Paulista 2025 match between Santos and Botafogo at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on February 05, 2025 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images) Brazil have recalled Santos forward Neymar for their latest World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after more than a year out. The 33-year-old sustained a knee injury in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to get back to his best and secure a spot in the squad. But after a disappointing spell at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, Neymar returned to his boyhood club Santos in January, and has scored three goals and provided three assists in seven matches to catch the eye of Brazil coach...

Lautaro Martinez Open to Finishing His Career at Inter

6Mar

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Lautaro Martinez Open to Finishing His Career at Inter

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale looks on during the serie Serie A Enilive match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez powered Inter to a two-nothing win away against Feyenoord, hitting the net together in the same game for the first time in months. The Argentine became the top Champions League scorer in the history of the club solo. He talked about it and more to Prime Video and Sky after the match (via SOSFanta). “I’m proud of this achievement. I couldn’t have imagined it when I came here. I sweated and worked a lot for it. Who knows me is aware of what I went through during my time here. It all comes from sacrifice. I must forge ahead because it doesn’t end here, and I want...

Raphinha returns to haunt Benfica again with long-range stunner

6Mar

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Champions League

Raphinha returns to haunt Benfica again with long-range stunner

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 5: Raphinha Dias of Barcelona celebrates his goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on March 5, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Raphinha has scored another goal against Benfica in a challenging first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The Brazilian winger intercepted a poor pass given by Antonio Silva in order to unleash an unstoppable shot towards the Portuguese's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. While the Ukrainian did not have a chance to save the strike, the ball hit the bottom right corner to hand Barcelona a crucial away win at Estadio da Luz. Raphinha's winner comes after the Catalans were reduced to 10 men after Pau Cubarsi was sent ...

Liverpool stuns Paris St. Germain late in first leg of Champions League clash

6Mar

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Champions League

Liverpool stuns Paris St. Germain late in first leg of Champions League clash

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 5: Harvey Elliott of Liverpool scores his goal to make it 0-1 during the UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain v Liverpool at the Parc des Princes on March 5, 2025 in Paris France. Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner 47 seconds after coming on to help his side earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris St. Germain, which outplayed the Premier League leader during the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday. Elliott slotted home in the 87th minute against the run of play after a pass from fellow substitute Darwin Nunez for a victory in Paris that Liverpool hardly deserved after goalkeeper Alisson kept it in the game with a string of magnificent saves. Liverpool's goal was its first shot on target and sec...

Lyon coach Fonseca hit with nine month ban

6Mar

By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

Ligue 1

Lyon coach Fonseca hit with nine month ban

Benoit MILLOT, Referee of France shows red card tp Paulo FONSECA, Head Coach of Lyon during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Lyon and Brest at Groupama Stadium on March 2, 2025 in Lyon, France. Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months by the French Professional Football League, following a confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during his team's recent 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest. Fonseca, hit by the lengthy suspension on his 52nd birthday, has been barred from the dugout until November next year after squaring up to French referee Benoit Millot in Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 home win against Brest. After being sent off by Millot, Fonseca angrily confronted the match official, screaming in his face. The Portuguese has also been banned by the French Professional Foo...

Inter’s strike force seize control of Champions League last-16 tie

5Mar

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Champions League

Inter’s strike force seize control of Champions League last-16 tie

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 5: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celebrates 0-1 with Kristjan Asllani of Internazionale , Lautaro Martinez of Internazionale , Alessandro Bastoni of Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League match between Feyenoord v Internazionale at the Stadium Feijenoord on March 5, 2025 in Rotterdam Netherlands (Photo by Jeroen van den Berg/Soccrates/Getty Images) Inter Milan's powerful strike duo of Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez combined to give the Italians a handy 2-0 advantage over Dutch side Feyenoord after an absorbing Champions League last-16 first leg Wednesday. Quality finishes either side of half-time from the French and Argentinian strikers proved the difference between the two teams, who meet again in Milan for Tuesday's second leg, with the w...

Palmer set for Europe return as Chelsea face Copenhagen

5Mar

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NEWS

Palmer set for Europe return as Chelsea face Copenhagen

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Chelsea's Cole Palmer during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Cole Palmer could make his first appearance for Chelsea in Europe since August when they face Copenhagen in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League last-16 tie on Thursday. The England forward played in the qualifying round but was left out of the group stage to manage his workload.Palmer, 22, scored 14 goals in the first half of the season but has not scored in Chelsea's last seven games in all competitions. Blues boss Enzo Maresca confirmed he could feature in Denmark on Thursday, and is not concerned by his recent goal drought."If he is in ...