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Etihad Stadium, Manchester City, NEWS, UCL

Man City to expand Etihad to over 60,000 capacity

 General view of Etihad Stadium before the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester City have submitted a planning application to expand the capacity of their Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000, while adding a hotel, museum and other facilities in a £300 million investment. The plans will add around 7,000 new seats to the stadium as well as a new covered fan zone, club shop, museum and 400-bed hotel. Last week, the Etihad was included on the list of 10 stadia which would host matches if the UK and Ireland’s joint bid for organising Euro 2028 is successful, with the bid quoting a planned new capacity of 61,000. “Over several months we have been developing concepts and designs for a best-...
Argentina, NEWS, UCL, World Cup U-20

Argentina replace Indonesia as U20 World Cup host

 Leather soccer ball in empty gate behind net on green football field.Argentina has been chosen to host the Under-20 World Cup after Fifa stripped Indonesia of its right to stage the tournament. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) bid for the tournament after the official draw for the tournament, which was to be held in Bali, was cancelled. Bali’s governor Wayan Koster refused to host the Israel team. The draw will now take place in Zurich, with the Under-20 World Cup set to be held from 20 May to 11 June. Indonesia does not have any formal diplomatic ties with Israel and protesters recently held marches demanding Israel be stopped from competing in the tournament, in support of Palestine. Indonesia was awarded hosting rights in 2019, before Israel qualified for the tournament ...
AC Milan, NEWS, Ricardo Kaka

Kaka Hopes to Emulate Maldini in Managerial Capacity

AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini (R), Filippo Inzaghi (C), and Kaka (R) celebrate their team's win over Argentina's Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup final in Yokohama, 16 December 2007. AC Milan won the match 4-2.Ricardo Kaka spent six wonderful years in the Rossoneri colours playing alongside Paolo Maldini, as the duo went on to conquer Italy and Europe in remarkable manner. In an exclusive interview with Radio Rossonera (via MilanNews, the Brazilian trequartista revealed the admiration he possesses for the legendary left-back, who many consider to be the greatest ever in that position. “I’m delighted to see Paolo who is doing very well as a manager. Not that I already knew it, but I already imagined it since he was playing . For how he is made, for his will, for his character and fo...
BUNDESLIGA, Florian Wirtz, NEWS

Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Union Saint-Gilloise: Wirtz denies underdogs another Bundesliga scalp

 Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen scores the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at BayArena on April 13, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany.A fine finish from Florian Wirtz rescued Bayer Leverkusen a 1-1 draw at home to Union Saint-Gilloise in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Wirtz struck in the 82nd minute just when it appeared a wasteful Leverkusen performance would make them the latest victims of Union’s sensational fairy-tale story. In the Belgian second tier just two years ago and now enjoying their first European campaign since 1964-65, Union had already eliminated another Bundesliga side in namesakes Union Berlin. Victor Boniface scored twice in the away leg of ...
Khephren Thuram, NEWS, TRANSFERS

Real Madrid, Liverpool must pay €60 million for recently-debuted French international

 Khephren Thuram of Nice controls the ball during the UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal first leg match between FC Basel and OGC Nice at St. Jakob Stadium on April 13, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland.Real Madrid and Liverpool will reportedly need to fork out €60 million to sign French international midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer. According to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato, Real Madrid and Liverpool are keen on signing Khephren Thuram. But OGC Nice will demand a premium to part ways with the recently-debuted French international. And the youngster will cost around €60 million in the summer transfer window. Khephren Thuram has come leaps and bounds since joining OGC Nice from AS Monaco in June 2019. The 22-year-old is the son of legendary former French footballer Li...
EUROPA LEAGUE, Lisandro Martinez, NEWS

Martinez injury does not look great – Ten Hag

 Marcos Acuna of Sevilla and Gonzalo Montiel of Sevilla carry off Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United after an injury during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on April 13, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez’s injury during the Europa League quarter-final with Sevilla “does not look that great”. United, who had used all five substitutes, were reduced to 10 men when defender Martinez was helped off with the home side leading 2-1. United conceded a 92nd-minute equaliser and are likely to be without Martinez for the return leg next Thursday. Ten Hag said afterwards that it was not an Achilles injury. “There was no opponent involved,” said Ten Hag. “We’ll...
EUROPA LEAGUE, Mats Wieffer, NEWS

Wins for Feyenoord & Juventus in Europa League

 Bryan Cristante of AS Roma, Mats Wieffer of Feyenoord after the Quarterfinal First Leg - UEFA Europa League match between Feyenoord and AS Roma at the Rotterdam on April 13, 2023 in Stadion Feijenoord, Netherlands.Mats Wieffer gave Feyenoord a slender advantage over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. The midfielder met Oussama Idrissi’s left-wing cross, with his 20-yard effort going through a crowded area and bouncing twice on its way in. Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini hit the post with a first-half penalty after a harsh handball call against Wieferr. Elsewhere Juventus beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0, while Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise. Defender Federico Gatti scored the winner for Juventus as he reacted quickest to poke hom...
Europa Conference League, Gift Orban, NEWS

West Ham dig deep to secure draw away to Gent

 Gift Orban of KAA Gent shields the ball from Angelo Ogbonna of West Ham United during the UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal first leg match between KAA Gent and West Ham United at Ghelamco Arena on April 13, 2023 in Gent, Belgium.West Ham remain well placed to make back-to-back European semi-finals despite seeing their 100 per cent winning run in the Europa Conference League ended by Gent. The Hammers looked on course to make it 11 wins out of 11 in Europe this season when Danny Ings tapped home after the hosts were caught out by a quickly taken throw-in. David Moyes’ side, Europa League semi-finalists last season, had to soak up waves of pressure in an intense quarter-final first leg in Belgium and Gent equalised after a clever touch and finish by Hugo Cuypers. The hosts pi...
BARCELONA FC, Julian Araujo, Mexico, NEWS

Barca’s Araujo in Mexico roster to face USMNT

 Julian Araujo of Mexico runs with the ball during the match between Mexico and Jamaica as part of the CONCACAF Nations League at Azteca on March 26, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico announced the 23-man roster that will take part in the April 19 friendly against the United States at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. The roster named by Mexico coach Diego Cocca is headlined by Barcelona right-back Julian Araujo and the return of Chivas forward Alexis Vega. The squad features 22 domestic Liga MX players. Araujo, a former LA Galaxy player, is the lone name from abroad due to the friendly landing in a non-FIFA window. From Mexico’s 2022 World Cup roster, a total of nine players – Nestor Araujo, Jesus Gallardo, Kevin Alvarez, Carlos Rodriguez, Luis Chavez, Henry Martin, Urie...
NEWS, Real Madrid, Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal

Chukwueze strikes twice as Villarreal stun Real Madrid

 Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema reacts to Villarreal's first goal scored by Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 8, 2023. Real Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat by Villarreal in La Liga in a thrilling clash ahead of their Champions League showdown against Chelsea next week.The champions remain 12 points behind leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Monday, with Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze scoring twice in a sensational individual display.Pau Torres’s own goal sent Madrid in front but Chukwueze levelled before the break.Vinicius Junior netted a superb solo goal before Jose Luis Morales levelled and Chukwueze curled home a superb winner,...
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UEFA and CAF back Morocco’s bid to host World Cup 2030

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced their support for Morocco’s bid with Spain and Portugal to host the World Cup 2030, the first African-European bid in the history of the tournament. On Wednesday, Alexander Cheferin, President of the UEFA, announced immediately after a renewal of confidence for his new term at the head of the Union, his support for Morocco’s accession to the bid of Spain and Portugal, adding that the union’s members will work together to ensure the win of Rabat-Madrid-Lisbon bid. For its part, CAF announced on an online panel Wednesday that all its members support the candidacy of Morocco to be the second African country to host the international competition. Rabat joined the bid officially las...
Ajax, Davy Klaassen, Feyenoord, NEWS

Feyenoord-Ajax Cup clash suspended after crowd trouble

Davy Klaassen of Ajax (6) was hit by an object. (lr) Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther, Ajax goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, Davy Klaassen of Ajax, Francisco Conceicao of Ajax, Alireza Jahanbaksh of Feyenoord during the Semifinal of the TOTO KNVB Cup match between Feyenoord and Ajax in Feyenoord Stadion de Kuip on 5 April 2023 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.The Dutch Cup semi-final between bitter rivals Feyenoord and Ajax Amsterdam has been halted for 30 minutes after Davy Klaassen was struck on the head by an object thrown from the stands. Ajax midfielder Klaassen was celebrating near the corner flag at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam early in the second half on Wednesday when what appeared to be a lighter caught him on the back of the head. The Netherlands international was left bleedi...
Coppa Italia, NEWS, Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku sent off for celebrating late goal at Juve

 Inter Milans forward Romelu Lukaku (C) argues with Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado from Colombia during the Italian Cup semi-final first leg football match between Juventus and Inter Milan on April 4 2023 at the "Allianz Stadium" in Turin.Romelu Lukaku scored a 95th-minute penalty and was then sent off in Inter Milan’s dramatic Coppa Italia draw against Juventus in Turin. Juan Cuadrado’s strike put Juventus ahead in the 83rd minute before Gleison Bremer’s handball presented Inter with an added-time spot-kick. Lukaku was sent off for his celebrations in front of the home fans. Inter captain Samir Handanovic and Cuadrado were also shown red cards after the final whistle. Following Lukaku’s penalty and the second yellow card that followed it, scuffles broke out between players from bo...
NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Arsenal ‘weighing up summer move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin’

 Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin during this summer’s transfer window. The Gunners are expected to be in the market for another forward in the upcoming market despite adding Gabriel Jesus to their squad ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. Three players have hit double figures for Arsenal in all competitions this season, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both on 13 goals, while Martin Odegaard has 10. Eddie Nketiah has managed nine, while Jesus, who has only just returned from injury, has struck seven times following his arrival from Manchester City. According to Football Insider, Arsenal are currently looking at forwards that could potentially be available for cut-price fees this summer, and Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a genuine op...
Ligue 1, Marseille, NEWS, PSG

Ligue 1: Marseille miss closing on Paris Saint-Germain in Montpellier draw

 Wahbi KHAZRI of Montpellier during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Marseille and Montpellier at Orange Velodrome on March 31, 2023 in Marseille, France.Marseille missed the chance to put some pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Montpellier on Friday. Igor Tudor’s second-placed side could have cut the gap to PSG to four points with a victory ahead of the defending champions’ Sunday game against Lyon. But instead, Marseille dropped points for the third time in five league outings and could be overtaken by third-placed Lens when they visit Rennes on Saturday. “Today we weren’t good enough to win,” admitted Tudor.“The international break has cost us dearly. There were too many mentally and physically tired players.“We only had on...
NEWS, Richarlison, Tottenham Hotspur

Richarlison ‘sorry’ for not delivering for Conte

 Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur is embraced by Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Southampton,Tottenham forward Richarlison has denied that he led a player “mutiny” against former manager Antonio Conte. Conte, 53, left Spurs by mutual consent on Sunday after 16 months in charge. Brazil international Richarlison, who joined Spurs from Everton for £60m in July, criticised a journalist for the “awful lie” and apologised to Italian Conte for his performances this season. “I wasn’t a mutiny leader against him, it was quite the opposite,” Richarlison, 25, wrote on Twitter. “I’m sorry I didn’t deliver as much as he e...
Jack Diamond, NEWS, Sunderland

Sunderland forward Jack Diamond charged with rape and sexual assault

 Lincoln City's Jack Diamond during the Sky Bet League One between Lincoln City and Peterborough United at LNER Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Lincoln, United Kingdom.Sunderland winger Jack Diamond has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 23-year-old’s loan at League One club Lincoln City has been terminated after charges were brought against him on Thursday. Diamond was arrested after an alleged sexual assault in Washington, Tyne and Wear in May 2022 and he has been suspended by Sunderland pending the outcome of legal proceedings. A Northumbria Police investigation has led to him being charged and a brief statement from Lincoln confirmed his loan spell had been cut short “with immediate effect”. Diamond is due to appear in South Tyneside Magistrates’...
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Arsenal, Barcelona progress to UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals

  A view of the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League 2022/23 Quarter-finals and Semi-finals Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on February 10, 2023, in Nyon, Switzerland. Arsenal and Barcelona qualified Wednesday for the 2022-23 UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals. England’s Arsenal beat their German opponents Bayern Munich 2-0 at London’s Emirates Stadium as home team players Frida Maanum and Stina Blackstenius scored in the first half of the quarterfinals’ second leg. Maanum, who scored a spectacular goal outside the box, was named the player of the match. Arsenal won 2-1 on aggregate. Meanwhile Barcelona thrashed Roma 5-1 at Spotify Camp Nou to cruise into the semis in the Women’s Champions Le...
Fabio Paratici, NEWS

Tottenham Hotspur managing director Fabio Paratici handed worldwide FIFA ban

 Tottenham Hotspur Director of Football, Fabio Paratici looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Tottenham managing director of football Fabio Paratici has been given a worldwide ban by FIFA that could end his time with the north London club. Paratici was handed a 30-month ban from Italian football in January after his former club Juventus were found guilty of false accounting. The 50-year-old Italian was sporting director and managing director at Juventus before joining Tottenham in June 2021. His initial ban only applied to his homeland, meaning he was free to continue working at Tottenham, where he was involved in Sunday’s departure of manager Antonio Conte and the...
Argentina, Lionel Messi, NEWS

Messi passes 100 goals for Argentina with hat-trick

 Lionel Messi of Argentina jumps over Roshon van Eijma of Curaçao during an international friendly match between Argentina and Curaçao at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on March 28, 2023 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Argentina captain Lionel Messi passed 100 international goals as he scored his seventh international hat-trick in a friendly win at home to Curacao. The 35-year-old forward reached the landmark when he opened the scoring on 20 minutes in Santiago del Estero. He added two more before the break to complete a quickfire treble. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez also scored, before Argentina paraded the World Cup trophy in front of more than 42,000 supporters. It was Argentina’s second match on home soil since beating France in Qatar on penalties in December to win ...
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