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Arsenal keeping close tabs on £100m-rated La Liga midfielder
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Arsenal keeping close tabs on £100m-rated La Liga midfielder

Arsenal are reportedly keen on the Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The Gunners are looking to add more quality and depth to their midfield and they have identified the La Liga midfielder as a potential target. The likes of Thomas Partey and Jorginho will be free agents next summer and Mikel Arteta is already looking at potential alternatives, as per Football Insider. Guerra has the quality to play for a big club like Arsenal and he has the technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League as well. The midfielder has a £100 million release clause in his contract but it is highly unlikely that any club would be willing to pay that kind of money for the 21-year-old. Arsenal will be looking to negotiate a more reasonable fee for the technically gifted midfielder and it remains to be seen ...
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“I am very happy to play with him” – Kylian Mbappe in awe of his Real Madrid teammate
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“I am very happy to play with him” – Kylian Mbappe in awe of his Real Madrid teammate

Kylian Mbappe has been in excellent form, scoring for the second game in a row for Real Madrid, this time sealing the 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad with a well-taken penalty. The French star is growing in confidence with every match and is keen on developing a strong partnership with Brazilian teammate Vinicius Jr., believing their connection can greatly benefit the team. Reflecting on the match, Mbappe acknowledged the challenge they faced against a tough opponent, saying, “We knew before the game that it was going to be difficult and in the end, we won,” Mbappe said on Real Madrid TV (h/t Mundo Deportivo). “We suffered a bit playing against a great team but we go home with what we want, which is a victory. We have to continue like this because we have to win many games to get where w...
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Perfect PSG stay ahead of Marseille and Monaco in Ligue 1
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Perfect PSG stay ahead of Marseille and Monaco in Ligue 1

Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Brest 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, extending their perfect start to the French season and keeping them ahead of Marseille and Monaco at the top of the table. Brest, preparing to make their debut in the Champions League next week, took the lead at the Parc des Princes when Romain Del Castillo converted a penalty on the half-hour mark. However, Dembele headed in from a Marco Asensio cross to equalise for PSG shortly before half-time, and two goals in two minutes in the second half sealed their fourth win in as many outings so far this season. Fresh from scoring twice in Spain's 4-1 win in Switzerland last week, Fabian Ruiz curled in a fine strike to put PSG ahead on 73 minutes, and Dembele followed up to make it 3-1 ...
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Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in his first game in three months
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Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in his first game in three months

Lionel Messi made a statement in his return game with Inter Miami, scoring two goals in four minutes for his MLS side. Messi stepped back on the pitch for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina's Copa America title-winning game over Colombia in July. The Argentine sent South Beach fans on their feet scoring a quick brace to help his Miami take the lead over the Philadelphia Union. His first goal came in the 26th minute with the Herons down 1-0. Jordi Alba dribbled the ball down the middle before connecting with Luis Suarez. The former Barcelona trio completed the play after Suarez played a perfect one-touch pass around a Union defender. The ball ended up on Messi's feet, who touched the ball into space, spun his defender, and slotted the ball to the bottom-left corne...
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Carlo Ancelotti provides injury updates on Real Madrid pair after Real Sociedad
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Carlo Ancelotti provides injury updates on Real Madrid pair after Real Sociedad

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has on Saturday night provided early updates on the wellbeing of two leading members of his squad. This comes after both set alarm bells ringing in Los Blancos’ La Liga meeting with Real Sociedad. The Spanish champions are fresh off kicking their campaign back into gear, by way of a trip to San Sebastian to face Imanol’s Sociedad. When all was said and done, Real emerged on the right side of a 2-0 result, owing to a pair of penalties, on the part of Vinícius Jr, and Kylian Mbappé. On an otherwise positive evening’s work for the capital giants, however, a pair of concerns were also forthcoming, on the personnel front. After Brahim Díaz, first, was forced into a first-half departure from the action, Éder Militão then appeared to pick up a fitness proble...
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Villarreal go third as Sevilla seal first win of 2024/25
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Villarreal go third as Sevilla seal first win of 2024/25

Saturday’s La Liga action featured three early wins on the return from the September international break. Prior to the day’s final clash, as Real Madrid rallied late on to win 2-0 at Real Sociedad, their were victories for Villarreal, Espanyol and Sevilla. Mallorca 1-2 Villarreal Villarreal have been one of the form teams in the opening weeks of the 2024/25 season and they stretched an unbeaten run to five games in Palma. Logan Costa netted his first goal for the club, to ensure an early breakthrough, before Mallorca were given a route back into the contest, via Raul Albiol’s second half own goal. However, Villarreal have found themselves a man for the clutch moments in the opening weeks of the campaign, as Ayoze Perez clipped home the winner in added time. The former Premier League star n...
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Juventus held at Empoli ahead of their CL return; Bologna draw at Como
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Juventus held at Empoli ahead of their CL return; Bologna draw at Como

Juventus were held to a goalless draw at Empoli in Serie A on Saturday ahead of their return to the Champions League, while Bologna came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Como. Thiago Motta’s side take temporary lead of the Italian top flight, one point ahead of Inter Milan, Torino and Udinese, who are all yet to play this weekend. But Juve underwhelmed in Tuscany, creating very little in a performance that offered little to worry PSV Eindhoven, who visit Turin on Tuesday evening. Dusan Vlahovic went closest for Juve four minutes at half-time when he shot straight at Deviz Vasquez after being sent racing towards goal. And Juve had Federico Gatti to thank for a goal-saving tackle in the fifth minute of stoppage time which denied Emmanuel Gyasi which would have been a stunning winner. ...
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Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late penalty secures 2-2 draw for Crystal Palace vs Leicester
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Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late penalty secures 2-2 draw for Crystal Palace vs Leicester

Crystal Palace rescued a dramatic point against Leicester City at Selhurst Park, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stoppage-time penalty cancelling out Leicester’s two-goal advantage. The encounter showcased the resilience of Roy Hodgson’s side and highlighted the ongoing struggles of both teams in the Premier League. Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and Leicester City's Victor Kristiansen (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Saturday September 14, 2024. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) The match began with Leicester City asserting their authority, and Jamie Vardy was quick to capitalise on Palace’s defensive lapses. Midway through the first half, Vardy pounced on a pass from Wilfred Ndidi, round...
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Victor Boniface nets brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s drubbing of Hoffenheim
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Victor Boniface nets brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s drubbing of Hoffenheim

Super Eagles Victor Boniface scored two goals and supplied an assist for Bayer Leverkusen in their 4-1 drubbing of Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena, football flame reports. SINSHEIM, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 14: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot with team mates Robert Andrich and Victor Boniface of Bayer 04 Leverkusen during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at PreZero-Arena on September 14, 2024 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) Nigerian star Boniface returned to Bundesliga action after failing to score during the international break. Before the break, the Nigerian striker had reclaimed his starting shirt in the team, and he started for them against Hoffenh...
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Man Utd survive horror half hour to breeze to 3-0 victory vs Southampton
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Man Utd survive horror half hour to breeze to 3-0 victory vs Southampton

Manchester United appeared cool, calm, and collected as they secured a comfortable 3-0 away win over the recently promoted Southampton. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester United FC at St Mary's Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Zohaib Alam - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images) Coming off a second straight defeat before the international break, Man United were in desperate need of three points in order to restore confidence in their supporters, particularly given the mounting frustration being directed at manager Erik ten Hag. It was the newly promoted team that appeared more likely to score early on,...
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Why Erik ten Hag could be doomed if Man United lose at Southampton
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Why Erik ten Hag could be doomed if Man United lose at Southampton

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is at risk of an unwanted Red Devils first in Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton, which history suggests could cost him his job. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, writes on a notepad during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The Dutchman was surprisingly given a stay of execution by Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the summer, as the Red Devils ended a challenging 2023-24 season with a shock FA Cup final win over Manchester City. That Wembley triumph marked Ten Hag's second piece of silverware in two seasons at the helm, although he also oversaw Man United's...
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PSG Club Chief Hints at AC Milan and Roma’s Interest in Veteran Defender
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PSG Club Chief Hints at AC Milan and Roma’s Interest in Veteran Defender

Milan Skriniar has yet to play for Paris Saint-Germain this 2024-25 season as the capital club couldn’t offload the Slovakian this past summer transfer window. LEIPZIG, GERMANY - AUGUST 10: Milan Skriniar of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena on August 10, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Luciano Lima/Getty Images) However, sporting advisor Luis Campos hinted at two Italian clubs who might have inquired about the player. Skriniar doesn’t fit what manager Luis Enrique wants from his center-backs, so the former Inter Milan standout’s name was in the rumor mill toward the end of the transfer window. However, no club ended up landing the 29-year-old. The defender remains at PSG, b...
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Onana — “I grew as a man at Everton”
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Onana — “I grew as a man at Everton”

Amadou Onana has spoken of how his experience playing through Everton's emotional battles against relegation has shaped him ahead of his reunion with the Blues at Villa Park this evening. The Belgian midfielder comes face-to-face with his former team-mates for the first time since he signed for Aston Villa in a £50m deal when Sean Dyche takes his team to Birmingham for a televised clash on Sky Sports. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Everton's Amadou Onana during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Sheffield United at Goodison Park on May 11, 2024 in Liverpool, England.(Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images) Onana played 63 times for Everton over two seasons after arriving from Lille in the summer of 2022 and played his part as Dyche first steered the Clu...
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Dortmund survive Heidenheim scare as Adeyemi shines with brace
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Dortmund survive Heidenheim scare as Adeyemi shines with brace

Karim Adeyemi scored a first-half brace and laid on a goal for Donyell Malen as Borussia Dortmund survived a late scare to beat Heidenheim 4-2 at home yesterday. Dortmund ran out to a 2-0 lead after 17 minutes and Adeyemi was on the spot to score a third just two minutes after Heidenheim had struck back through Marvin Pieringer. DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13: Karim Adeyemi of Dortmund scores his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at Signal Iduna Park on September 13, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Heidenheim cut the deficit to a goal late in the second half through a Maximilian Breuning penalty, giving Dortmund bad memories of the same fixture last year when they let a 2-0 lead slide...
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Milan and Inter scrap latest plan to solve their San Siro saga
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Milan and Inter scrap latest plan to solve their San Siro saga

AC Milan and city rivals Inter have rejected a plan to renovate their Stadio Meazza home at San Siro but revived proposals to build a new joint stadium in the same area. The move is the latest twist in a saga involving the two Serie A clubs and local authorities for the past five years. Mayor Giuseppe Sala said: “After an in-depth analysis the clubs concluded that the (San Siro) stadium cannot be revamped in an affordable way … they don’t think it is feasible. MILAN, ITALY - AUGUST 30: General view inside the stadium prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 30, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) They have put forward the idea of going back to a new stadium in the San Siro area.”Inter and Mi...
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Betis fire late goals to sink Legane in Spanish league
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Betis fire late goals to sink Legane in Spanish league

Vitor Roque scored on his home debut as Real Betis left it late to overcome newly promoted Leganes 2-0 in the Spanish league. SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Vitor Roque of Real Betis celebrates after scoring the teams second goal during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and CD Leganes at Estadio Benito Villamarin on September 13, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Betis had never lost in four previous home encounters with Leganes and although on top for most of the match they had to wait until the last quarter to secure all three points. Moroccan winger Abde Ezzalzouli finally broke the deadlock with 16 minutes remaining when he turned home a cutback from Héctor Bellerin. Substitute Roque made sure of the win four minutes from time. ...
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Ten Hag: Utd need wins for club to keep faith in me
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Ten Hag: Utd need wins for club to keep faith in me

Erik ten Hag has accepted Manchester United must start winning if he's going to retain the faith of the club's hierarchy. The Dutchman has come under increased pressure following the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool before the international break. Speaking before the Liverpool game, CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth both backed Ten Hag as the right man for the job. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on September 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) But ahead of the trip to Southampton on Saturday, the 54-year-old had admitted the support will only last if results pick up. "In...
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Barcelona lineup vs. Girona: Predicted XI for La Liga clash
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Barcelona lineup vs. Girona: Predicted XI for La Liga clash

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick could select an unchanged lineup for Sunday's Catalan derby against Girona at Estadi Montilivi. BARCELONA CATALONIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 11: FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick arrives at the wreath laying at the monument of Rafael Casanova, on the occasion of the Diada, at Ronda de Sant Pere-Ali Bei, on 11 September, 2024 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Diada day in Catalonia begins with the floral offering to Rafael Casanova, to which a retinue of all institutions and parties, except PP and Vox, is expected. In addition, today is the first September 11 without a pro-independence president at the head of the Generalitat for 12 years and therefore, there will be no representatives of the Executiu in the pro-independence demonstration. (Photo By Lorena Sopena/Eur...
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Arteta issues Odegaard injury update ahead of North London derby
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Arteta issues Odegaard injury update ahead of North London derby

Mikel Arteta has revealed the latest on Martin Odegaard’s fitness after the Arsenal captain was injured on international duty for Norway. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Odegaard sustained an ankle injury while playing for his national side against Austria on Monday and was consoled by Premier League title rival Erling Haaland. Arsenal take on Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday, but are likely to be without Odegaard, and Declan Rice has already been ruled out of the match when he was shown a red card against Brighton. Arteta said at the press conference ahead of the...
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Douglas Luiz to make first start in Serie A for Juventus
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Douglas Luiz to make first start in Serie A for Juventus

Multiple reports in Italy claim Douglas Luiz will make his debut as a starter for Juventus tomorrow, in a Serie A game against Empoli. TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Douglas Luiz of Juventus during a training session at JTC on September 12, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) According to multiple Italian sources, Douglas Luiz is set to start his first Serie A game at Juventus. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport claim that the Brazilian star will be in the Bianconeri’s starting XI tomorrow, Saturday, September 14 when they visit Empoli at the Stadio Castellani Computer Gross Arena. Douglas Luiz to make first start in Serie A for JuventusDouglas Luiz joined Juventus from Aston Villa in a €50m deal in the 202...
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