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Bayern Munich: Aleksandar Pavlovic ruled out for Germany due to illness

 Aleksandar Pavlovic of Bayern Muenchen controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany. The first international break of 2024 has arrived midway through March. Bayern Munich players have already travelled to their respective national team camps. It was set to be a big week for Aleksandar Pavlovic as he was called up for the German national team. However, it does look like he may have to wait a couple of months to make his debut for Germany.According to Kicker and other German media outlets, due to illness, Pavlovic will miss both games for Germany in the ongoing international break. The 19-year-old midfielder has been struggling with tonsillitis. Julian Nagelsman...
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Erling Haaland spotted limping out of Norway training in major injury scare for City

Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland was filmed limping out of Norway's training session on Tuesday in a potentially huge blow to Manchester City.The 23-year-old is top of the scoring charts for Pep Guardiola's side as they look to win a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.City host Arsenal on Sunday March 31 in a crunch clash that may be key in deciding this season's champions, but Haaland could miss out.Sky Sports report he left Norway training early on in their session ahead of friendlies against the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and did not return.Haaland missed a large spell of action for City over the winter due to...
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Gareth Southgate’s stance on Mason Greenwood as Man Utd seek to appoint England boss

 Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between North Macedonia and England at National Arena Todor Proeski on November 20, 2023 in Skopje, Macedonia.England boss Gareth Southgate could be handed a difficult decision over Mason Greenwood if he takes charge over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. The Three LionsLLP head coach is the reported number one option My succeed Ten Hag at Old Trafford, with the Dutchman increasingly likely to be dismissed by new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The Daily Star claim that Ratcliffe sees Southgate as the perfect candidate to take over from Ten Hag at United and would like him to take over after England's Euro 2024 campaign. The ex-Middlesbrough player and boss has a contra...
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Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Ireland’s game against Belgium

 Romelu Lukaku of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and AS Roma - Serie A TIM at the U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Monza, Italy. Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out of Saturday’s international friendly between Belgium and the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.The Roma striker joins Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on the Red Devils high-profile list of absentees.“Romelu Lukaku is not fit for the game against Ireland due to a slightly overloaded groin,” confirmed the Royal Belgium FA. “He left the camp but will travel with the team on Friday to Dublin and England.”The fourth-best football nation in the world faces England, ranked third by Fifa, at Wembley ...
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Christensen pulls out of Denmark squad due to injury

 Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona during the La Liga EA Sports Match match between FC Barcelona v Villareal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on January 27th, 2024. Andreas Christensen has pulled out of the Denmark squad for friendlies against Switzerland and Faroe Islands over the international break.Denmark have confirmed that the Barcelona defender has dropped out of the squad with a “minor knock” and been replaced by Brøndby’s Jacob Rasmussen.Christensen was named in Barcelona’s starting XI against Atletico last time out but dropped out after feeling some discomfort in the warm-up.Xavi offered an update on the defender after the game and admitted it’s an ongoing problem that the center-back is dealing with.“Christensen is not injured per se. He has s...
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Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 in FA Cup classic

 Andre Onana and Scott McTominay of Manchester United celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. The Ivorian winger was sent off for a second booking after taking his shirt off in celebration at the end of a chaotic 120 minutes that kept United's chances of ending the season with silverware alive.Twice Erik ten Hag's men had to stage late comebacks to reach the last four.Two goals in three minutes from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah towards the end of the first half turned swung the game in Liverpool's favour after Scott McTominay opened the scoring.Antony's first goal at Old Trafford for more than a year kept United alive to send the game into extra-time.Onc...
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Harry Kane set to report for England duty despite suffering ankle injury

 Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looks dejected leaving the field after sustaining an injury during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany.Skipper Harry Kane is set to join up with the England squad this week despite sustaining an ankle problem in Bayern Munich’s 5-2 win at Darmstadt.The 30-year-old striker was substituted late on in the Bundesliga contest, with Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel subsequently saying Kane had twisted his ankle.But Kane is set to report for international duty at St George’s Park on Tuesday, where England are preparing for Wembley friendlies against Brazil on Saturday and Belgium three days later.Tuchel told Bayern’s official website on Saturday: “Kane twisted his an...
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Chelsea secure Wembley return after dramatic FA Cup win over Leicester

 Cole Palmer celebrates with teammates Marc Cucurella, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling of Chelsea after scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2024 in London, England. Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 4-2 win over Leicester at Stamford Bridge.It had looked like being a comfortable afternoon for Mauricio Pochettino’s side at half-time, with goals from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer giving the Blues real control despite a penalty miss from Raheem Sterling.But a freak own goal from Axel Disasi after the break gave Leicester hope and Stephy Mavididi then curled a stunning finish into the top corner to get the Championship side level.Chelse...
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Gareth Southgate opens door to future England return for Mason Greenwood

  Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and UD Las Palmas at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 02, 2024 in Getafe, Spain. England head coach Gareth Southgate has refused to rule out a return to the national team for Mason Greenwood at some stage in the future.The 22-year-old's only cap for the Three Lions came against Iceland in late 2020, but he withdrew from the squad after the match, having broken COVID-19 quarantine guidelines alongside Phil Foden.Following accusations from a woman, Greenwood was arrested two years ago on suspicion of rape and assault, and he was then further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.The Englishman was also facing charges of attempted rap...
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2 Barcelona youngsters secure international call-ups

 Diego Kochen goalkeeper of Barcelona and USA during the warm-up before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 3, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. Two highly-regarded up-and-coming members of the youth setup at La Liga giants Barcelona have this weekend seen their fine recent form rewarded.First on the agenda comes Diego Kochen.Kochen is a 17-year-old goalkeeper, who is currently plying his trade with Barca’s U19s.Already considered a potential future first-team star in Catalunya’s capital, the Miami native has in turn been afforded a call-up to the United States’ U19 squad for upcoming meetings with England and Morocco.Another youngstar set to follow Kochen onto the international stage in short order is a player to have been gr...
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Mason Greenwood sent clear message about Euro chances by England boss Gareth Southgate

Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Girona FC at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 16, 2024 in Getafe, Spain.Gareth Southgate has told Mason Greenwood he will not be part of England’s Euro 2024 squad but has not ruled out a surprise recall after the summer’s tournament in Germany. The Manchester United forward has enjoyed a positive season on loan at La Liga club Getafe.Greenwood was once considered one of England’s brightest young prospects. The 22-year-old is rebuilding his career in Spain after criminal charges - all of which he denied - were dropped against him in February last year following the withdrawal of a key witness.Southgate sent Greenwood home from a European Championship qualifier against Iceland in 2020, a ga...
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WSL: Aston Villa hold on to claim key victory at Everton after Stenevik sees red

 Martina Piemonte of Everton in action during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Everton FC and Aston Villa at Walton Hall Park on March 16, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Aston Villa were held at bay by Everton for almost an hour before they scored two goals in quick succession. The away side secured their third consecutive victory away to Everton, but they were made to work for it after Elise Stenevik reduced the deficit to a single goal, only for the Norwegian to be sent off in added time after she was given a second yellow.Aston Villa held on for a 2-1 win at Everton in the Women's Super League as the home side were reduced to 10 players after Elise Stenevik received a late red card.The two sides had met twice already this season, with Everton winning 3-0 at Villa in the ...
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Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson out of FA Cup tie against Newcastle United, confirm Manchester City

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between F.C. Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Ederson will miss Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final game against Newcastle United due to injuries, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.Ederson was forced to come off during their 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool following a challenge on Darwin Nunez, conceding a penalty. Meanwhile, De Bruyne has a groin strain which resulted in him being left out of Belgium's squad for friendlies with Ireland and England this month."Kevin's not ready. He already played in Anfield with some probl...
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Julian Nagelsmann speaks on the return of Toni Kroos to the German national team

 Toni Kroos player of Real Madrid is training with teammates Arda Guler and Joselu Mato at Valdebebas training ground on March 14, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany team has arrived. The former Bayern Munich coach has really started to make his specific squad. We are seeing Germany veterans such as Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Mats Hummels and more excluded based on current form or fitness. The fans have reacted well to this decision of performance over prestige so far as well.There had only been two players from the 2014 World Cup winning squad that are in the current roster, Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller. On the odd occasion, Mats Hummels. Now, Nagelsmann has brought back a Real Madrid and Germany legend, Toni Kroos.Toni Kroos has been speculated to make a ret...
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Europa League: West Ham & AC Milan cruise into quarters; Bayer Leverkusen narrowly avoid shock exit

 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between West Ham United FC and Sport-Club Freiburg at the Olympic Stadium on March 14, 2024 in London, England.West Ham United are into a major European quarter-final for the third season running following Thursday night’s emphatic Europa League thrashing of Freiburg at the London Stadium.David Moyes’ Hammers went into the second leg of their last 16 tie trailing 1- on aggregate but made light work of the task in overturning that deficit on home soil.Lucas Paqueta cancelled out Freiburg’s advantage inside nine minutes, before Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead in the tie later in the first half. Aaron Cresswell put further daylight between the side...
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Bailey dropped from Reggae Boyz Nations League squad for curfew breach

Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Leon Bailey has been dropped from the Reggae Boyz Nations League squad that will face the USA in the semi-finals later this month.Bailey was “suspended for this camp for breaking curfew in the last camp,” the Jamaica Football Federation stated.Clarendon College and Arnett Gardens striker Kaheem Dixon has since been included in the Reggae Boyz squad. Dixon is one of three local-based players named in the 23-man squad.Nineteen-year-old Dixon, who led Clarendon College to the daCosta Cup and Olivier Shield titles and has forced his way into Arnett Gardens, joins Mt Pleasant FA’s goalkeeper Shaquan Davis and Cavalier SC’s defender Ri...
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Kane’s record-breaking German season set to be in vain

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen at Saebener Strasse training ground on March 12, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Harry Kane is homing in on a scoring record in Germany that was supposed to last for years, yet it probably still won't make any difference to Bayern Munich's season.Kane has 30 goals in 25 German league games for Bayern, including a hat-trick last week, and Saturday's game against last-placed Darmstadt offers the England captain a chance to score plenty more.Another 12 goals in Bayern's final nine games would take Kane past the record of 41 set by then-Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski in 2021, when the Pole broke a mark set by Gerd Muller that was nearly a half-century old.But Kane's first season in Germany is going great in every respect -- except for the league table.Journalism for...
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‘I won’t’ – Anthony Gordon issues Newcastle United injury update ahead of Man City FA Cup clash

 Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United at Ewood Park on February 27, 2024 in Blackburn, England. Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon says he'll do everything he can to be involved against Manchester City on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:30pm).The 23-year-old was forced off with a knee injury during the first-half of the Magpies' 3-2 defeat at Chelsea on Monday. It was feared the issue was serious with Eddie Howe admitting after the game "it doesn't look good". But Gordon, reacting to his first-ever England call-up, has confirmed he is feeling fine, despite panicking initially.Gordon told NUFCTV: "I was looking forward to that game so much, I knew it was...
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England confirm latest 25-player squad as Euro 2024 looms

 England manager Gareth Southgate greets Harry Kane as he is substituted during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and Ukraine at Wembley Arena on March 26, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the March international break, handing debuts to Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.In what will be the final international break before Euro 2024, England will take on high-level competition in the shape of Brazil and Belgium, giving Southgate a strong idea of what he can expect from his side.The England boss has not shied away from some big decisions for this squad, handing out two debuts and also leaving out usual favourite Kalvin Phillips. The midfielder has struggled since ...
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Germany shakes up squad before Euro 2024 with six new faces, Kroos recall

National coach Julian Nagelsmann presents the DFB team's new official European Championship jersey at a press conference. Nagelsmann presented the squad for the international friendly matches at the end of March. The DFB team will play against France in Lyon on March 23 and against the Netherlands in Frankfurt on March 26. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has shaken up the squad before the home European Championship by gathering six new players for warmups against France and the Netherlands.Nagelsmann also included the 34-year-old Toni Kroos in his 26-man squad on Thursday, confirming the Real Madrid star’s return from international retirement nearly three years since he last played for the country.Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović was called up for the first time, ending the 19-year...
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