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Fiorentina 2-1 Empoli: Mandragora magic fires up Viola
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Fiorentina 2-1 Empoli: Mandragora magic fires up Viola

Yacine Adli of ACF Fiorentina and Saba Goglichidze of Empoli FC ,battle for the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between ACF Fiorentina and Empoli FC, on April 27, 2025 at the Artemio-Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy. Yacine Adli and a spectacular Rolando Mandragora bicycle kick allowed Fiorentina to win the Tuscan Derby and push Empoli further towards relegation. The Viola were preparing for the Conference League semi-final against Real Betis, but Moise Kean was again ruled out due to a personal matter after missing the midweek win at Cagliari, with Andrea Colpani still injured and Dodo recovering from surgery for appendicitis. Empoli went out of the Coppa Italia on Thursday, losing the semi-final 5-1 on aggregate to Bologna. Liberato Cacace was suspended, with Christi...
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Venezia 0-2 Milan: Pulisic and Gimenez secure victory on the Laguna
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Venezia 0-2 Milan: Pulisic and Gimenez secure victory on the Laguna

VENICE, ITALY - APRIL 27: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan is challenged by Ridgeciano Haps of Venezia during the Serie A match between Venezia and Milan at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on April 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images) Milan secured victory away to relegation-threatened Venezia thanks to an early Christian Pulisic goal and late Santiago Gimenez lob, but the hosts had strong penalty appeals rejected. The Rossoneri were languishing in ninth place in Serie A, but revitalised by Wednesday’s 3-0 Coppa Italia semi-final victory over Inter. Emerson Royal was still out of action, so stuck with the same starting XI until Luka Jovic pulled out in the warm-up, replaced by Tammy Abraham. The Lagunari lost only one of the last eight games, dra...
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Newcastle injury update: Joelinton, Hall and Lascelles potential return dates
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Newcastle injury update: Joelinton, Hall and Lascelles potential return dates

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Newcastle United's Joelinton arrives at the ground before the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Crystal Palace FC at St James' Park on April 16, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) Newcastle United got back to winning ways on Saturday. After losing to Aston Villa last weekend, Newcastle United responded in what ultimately proved to be emphatic fashion. Despite labouring in the opening exchanges, Newcastle beat Ipswich 3-0 to move back into third in the Premier League. The Premier League table is congested towards the top five, so it was imperative that Eddie Howe’s side claimed three points. The returning Newcastle United manager also saw Fabian Schar start after a recent inj...
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Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly eyeing Ritsu Doan from Freiburg
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Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly eyeing Ritsu Doan from Freiburg

Freiburg, Germany - March 8: Ritsu Doan of SC Freiburg controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig at Europa-Park Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Freiburg, Germany. According to L’Équipe, Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in signing Japanese forward Ritsu Doan (26) from fellow Bundesliga outfit Freiburg in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old’s contract with the Breisgau Brazilians is set to expire in 2027. The details surrounding a potential transfer remain disclosed for the meantime whilst the two German clubs agree a deal, but Frankfurt are eager to bolster their attacking options with Doan when the summer window opens. The Japanese international has impressed this season with 9 goals and 7 assists in 31 appearances. Planning for life wit...
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Bologna star Jhon Lucumi’s agent on Atletico Madrid links: “He could make a mark”
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Bologna star Jhon Lucumi’s agent on Atletico Madrid links: “He could make a mark”

Jhon Lucumi of Bologna FC during the Serie A Enilive match between Bologna FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 07, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. The agent of Serie A and Bologna star Jhon Lucumi has stated that he is well capable of making a mark for a club like Atletico Madrid, who have been linked with the defender. The centre-back has impressed for the Rossoblu this season and this comes right after he impressed under Thiago Motta last season as well. His agent Simone Rondanini has now spoken to Tuttomercatoweb about his client’s future at Bologna and was asked specifically about interest from Atletico Madrid. He told the outlet: “He wouldn’t be the first Colombian to play there and they did very well. I’m sure that, given his level, he could make his mark in a team of t...
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Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey title
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Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey title

FC Barcelona celebrating the victory with the trophy during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid v FC Barcelona at the Estadio de la Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Sevilla Spain. Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final in Seville, earning his side a 3-2 win over rivals Real Madrid. The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick’s reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish cup in dramatic fashion on Saturday. Pedri sent Barcelona ahead at La Cartuja, but two Real Madrid goals in seven second-half minutes, from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, pulled the Spanish and European champions level. However, Ferran Torres struck in the 84th minute to take the ...
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Ancelotti: “We played a very good game in the second half”
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Ancelotti: “We played a very good game in the second half”

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the final of the Copa Del Rey on Saturday. He was asked about their performance in the second half, and he said: “In the second half, we looked for ways out from the back, and when they eased off the pressure a bit, we managed to do so. We played a very good game in the second half.” Ancelotti on the game “We had the game under control, but they tried to get a ball behind us and that’s when things got complicated. We have to keep fighting because we gave everything we had, we competed ve...
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Sessegnon snatches Fulham win at Southampton
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Sessegnon snatches Fulham win at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teamate during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Fulham FC at St Mary's Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Ryan Sessegnon scored a dramatic late winner as Fulham came back from behind to beat relegated Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. Fulham were staring at a fourth defeat in five games before substitute Emile Smith Rowe and Sessegnon scored to clinch a crucial win which will boost their push for a place in Europe. After captain Jack Stephens had given the Saints an early lead, Smith Rowe equalised when his shot took a big deflection off Jan Bednarek and beat Aaron Ramsdale in the Saints goal with 18 minutes ...
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Baleba stunner edges five-goal thriller against West Ham
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Baleba stunner edges five-goal thriller against West Ham

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United brought down by Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion inside the penalty area during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and West Ham United FC at Amex Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Brighton, England. Carlos Baleba's stunning effort clinched three points for Brighton in an enthralling five-goal game at Amex Stadium. The midfielder curled the ball into the top corner in added time to decisively swing the pendulum in the direction of Fabian Hurzeler's team and give the Seagulls a first Premier League win in six matches. Yasin Ayari had given the home side the advantage in the first half with a brilliant strike before a second-half comeback from the Hammers looked to have turned the game on its head. ...
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Leverkusen delays Bayern’s Bundesliga title celebrations and Kane set to miss the party
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Leverkusen delays Bayern’s Bundesliga title celebrations and Kane set to miss the party

Leverkusen, Germany - April 26: Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at BayArena on April 26, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen postponed Bayern Munich´s Bundesliga title celebrations on Saturday, leaving the Bavarian powerhouse on the verge of winning the trophy without top-scorer Harry Kane. Kane was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Bayern´s 3-0 win at home over Mainz, meaning the England captain will be suspended for Bayern´s next match at Leipzig - where Bayern will likely win its 34th German league title. Bayern needed a win over Mainz and favor from Augsburg against Leverkusen to be crowned champion on Saturday, but goal...
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Newcastle sends Ipswich down as magpies climb to third
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Newcastle sends Ipswich down as magpies climb to third

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Ipswich Town FC at St James' Park on April 26, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Ipswich Town's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle strengthened their push for Champions League football with victory at St James' Park. Ipswich needed to beat the Magpies and hope West Ham lost at Brighton to delay their inevitable fall into the Championship, but their hopes of getting the result they needed were dealt a major blow late in the first half when Ben Johnson was sent off for a second bookable offence. Bruno Guimaraes had had a close-range effort disallowed midway t...
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Jackson nets to send Chelsea back into Champions League place
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Jackson nets to send Chelsea back into Champions League place

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea battles for possession with Jake O'Brien of Everton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea edged back into the Champions League places with a one-goal victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. The win moves the Blues up to fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Nottingham Forest and a point ahead of Newcastle, who play Ipswich later on Saturday. With Forest and Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-final action this weekend, Chelsea will hold on to a top-five spot at least until Thursday, when Forest host Brentford. The crucial three points were sealed by striker Nicolas Jackson, who ended a 13-match goalless run stretching back to December....
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Atletico Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano with convincing 3-0 win
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Atletico Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano with convincing 3-0 win

Diego Pablo Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, gives instructions to his players during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on April 14, 2025.  In the 33rd week of the Spanish La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a thrilling encounter that showcased the strength and discipline of Diego Simeone’s side. From the opening whistle, Atletico Madrid displayed confidence and control, pressing high and maintaining possession. Their efforts paid off with three well-executed goals that left Rayo Vallecano struggling to respond. The match highlighted Atletico’s attacking depth and solid defensive organization, key traits that have defined th...
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Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami vs. Vancouver in Champions Cup semifinal
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Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami vs. Vancouver in Champions Cup semifinal

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. Nearly a year after being heartbroken when Lionel Messi was a no-show for the Inter Miami game on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps, fans in the Canadian city got their wish. The Argentine icon traveled this time and was in the starting lineup for the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals at BC Place. The average listed price for the game jumped 92 percent, from $99 to $190, after it was confirmed that Messi would make an appearance at the game, according to data from Vivid Seats ticket marketplace. A crowd of 53,000 was expected, which would break a Whitecaps record. The home crow...
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Bologna set for Coppa Italia showdown with Milan
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Bologna set for Coppa Italia showdown with Milan

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2025/02/05: Santiago Gimenez, new signing of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia quarter final football match between AC Milan and AS Roma. AC Milan won 3-1 over AS Roma. Bologna have eased into the Coppa Italia final with 2–1 victory over Empoli at home, setting up a showdown with AC Milan. Thursday's win handed Bologna the semi-final victory 5-1 on aggregate after a 3-0 triumph in the opening leg. Giovanni Fabbian compounded Empoli's misery after just seven minutes when the unmarked midfielder headed in a cross to extend Bologna's advantage. While the visitors may have felt their Coppa Italia run was already over, they still responded in the 33rd minute as Ola Solbakken's angled drive was parried by Federico Ravaglia into the path of Vi...
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Dusan Vlahovic set to miss Monza game due to thigh injury
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Dusan Vlahovic set to miss Monza game due to thigh injury

Dusan Vlahovic participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Lecce in Turin, Italy, on April 12, 2025. When Dusan Vlahovic was subbed off at the half of Juventus’ loss to Parma on Wednesday, it at first appeared to be a tactical choice by Igor Tudor following a tough first half for his No. 9. But once Tudor took the mic after his first loss as Juve manager, we found out it was for a very different reason. On Thursday, Vlahovic became the latest player to stroll through the doors at J Medical following an injury he suffered the day before. And the end verdict of said tests? The short answer: Every sign points to us not seeing Vlahovic this weekend when Juventus host last-place Monza on Sunday at the Allianz Stadium. Beyond that, it could very well be anybody’s guess...
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Ronaldo-owned Valladolid relegated from LaLiga
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Ronaldo-owned Valladolid relegated from LaLiga

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, president of Real Valladolid, looks on during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on August 25, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Real Valladolid, the team owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo, were relegated from LaLiga after a 5-1 loss at Real Betis on Thursday. It is the third relegation in seven years for Valladolid under Ronaldo, who is reportedly negotiating the sale of the club. The Brazil great has been loudly criticized by Valladolid's fans, who say he has been absent and doesn't give enough attention to the club. Last-place Valladolid have lost 13 of their last 14 matches and their goal differential is at negative 57. The heavy loss capped a ...
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Conceicao praises Pulisic after Inter win: ‘He sacrificed himself for the team’
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Conceicao praises Pulisic after Inter win: ‘He sacrificed himself for the team’

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan looks on during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa match between AC Milan and AS Roma at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, on February 5, 2025. (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Christian Pulisic may not have contributed to a goal in AC Milan's 3-0 win over Inter on Wednesday, but his coach still said he was vital to the Rossoneri's cause. Milan reached the Coppa Italia final with the semifinal second-leg win, claiming a 4-1 aggregate victory after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Luka Jović was the hero on the night as the Serbian bagged a brace, with Tijjani Reijnders scoring a late goal to seal the deal.Amid a difficult season for Milan, matches against the club's biggest rival have proven to be an unlikely respite. The Rossoneri now h...
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Newcastle United release Eddie Howe health update ahead of Ipswich Town clash
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Newcastle United release Eddie Howe health update ahead of Ipswich Town clash

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) Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has returned to lead the club’s battle for Champions League qualification after recovering from pneumonia. The Magpies announced on Thursday morning the 47-year-old, who was admitted to hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days and has missed the Magpies’ last three Premier League games, was back behind his desk. A statement said: “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training centre. “Eddie had rece...
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Bayern Munich keeping tabs on goalkeeping market, even after signing Jonas Urbig
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Bayern Munich keeping tabs on goalkeeping market, even after signing Jonas Urbig

01 February 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - Holstein Kiel, matchday 20 at the Allianz Arena. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (l) and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig of Munich warm up. When Manuel Neuer finally has to hang up his boots and gloves for good as a Bayern Munich player, there will be a massive void to fill. He is a player whose name is synonymous with FC Bayern and the Mia San Mia mentality, but there will come a time when someone else has to be the main man between the sticks for the club. Neuer is currently 38 years old and recently got a one-year contract extension at Bayern, but there has actively been planning in place to prepare for the time when he will no longer be the de facto number one keeper. Former club president and goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn ha...
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