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Fiorentina, SERIE A, UCL

Fiorentina’s unbeaten run at 14 after draw with Atalanta

 Arthur Mendonça Cabral of ACF Fiorentina battles for the ball with Berat Djimsiti of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 17, 2023 in Florence, Italy. Fiorentina extended its unbeaten run to 14 matches across all competitions by drawing with Atalanta 1-1 in Serie A on Monday. Arthur Cabral equalized for Fiorentina from a penalty kick near the hour mark after Joakim Maehle put Atalanta ahead before the break. Cristiano Biraghi nearly won it for Fiorentina with a free kick off the post. In all, Fiorentina produced seven shots on goal to Atalanta’s one. Atalanta remained sixth, four points below the Champions League spots, and Fiorentina remained ninth. Fiorentina takes a 4-1 advantage against Lech Poznan int...
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Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL

Liverpool hammer Leeds for first win in five games

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool FC at Elland Road on April 17, 2023 in Leeds, England.Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both scored twice as Liverpool claimed a first league win in five games by inflicting a second successive home hammering on Leeds, who remain mired deep in the relegation battle. The Reds had not won since putting seven unanswered goals past Manchester United at the start of March, but after a slow start they ruthlessly dismantled hapless Leeds. The home side claimed Trent Alexander-Arnold used an arm to control the ball but he then drove forward to set up Cody Gakpo for the opener before Salah fired in from an angle to put the visitors in control. Leeds were given hope after the break ...
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Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, TRANSFERS, UCL

Romelu Lukaku ‘to return to Chelsea this summer’

 Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale applauds the fans after the team's defeat at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 15, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Romelu Lukaku is reportedly prepared to return to Chelsea after the conclusion of this season, with Inter Milan unable to finance a deal to extend the player's stay in Italy. The 29-year-old joined Inter on loan from Stamford Bridge for this season but has struggled with injuries on his return to the San Sario, managing just 18 appearances in Serie A so far. Despite being sidelined for periods of the season, the Belgium international has provided some telling moments for his side, scoring in the Champions League over the past month against both Porto an...
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Luciano Spalletti, Napoli, SERIE A, UCL, Victor Osimhen

Spalletti: Osimhen ‘gives us that burst of enthusiasm’

 Napoli's Italian coach Luciano Spalletti comforts Napoli's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen (L) after he was substituted during the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Atalanta on March 11, 2023 at the Diego-Maradona stadium in Naples.Luciano Spalletti spoke to Radio Kiss Kiss ahead of Napoli’s Champions Leaguequarter-final second leg against Milan, giving his assessment of the team’s chances and the return of Victor Osimhen.  The influential Nigerian made his return from injury in the Partenopei’s Serie A game against Hellas Verona on Saturday, coming on for 25 minutes of the eventual 0-0 draw.  Assessing his side’s performance in the stalemate at the Maradona, Spalletti believes his side lacked fluidity in possession.  “I expected ...
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Champions League, Manchester City, Real Madrid, UCL

Man City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan on verge of Champions League semis

 Champions League logo is seen on an umbrella during the Champions League football match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli. Milan won 1-0 over Napoli.ManchesterCity, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are all on the verge of the 2022-23 UEFAChampions League semifinals as the second leg games of the last eight will be played this week. Erling Haaland-led Manchester City previously beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the quarterfinals' first leg on April 11 in Manchester to control the tie. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel's men will try to turn the tables in front of their fans at Munich's Allianz Arena. ManchesterCity, who have a massive advantage, will visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday. On Tuesday, defending champions Real Madrid will face Chelsea at London's Stamford Bridge after a 2-0 win in Spain. The S...
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Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL, West Ham

Arsenal let slip two-goal lead to draw at West Ham

 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on April 16, 2023 in London, England. Leaders Arsenal missed a penalty and threw away a two-goal lead as they drew at West Ham in a blow to their hopes of winning the Premier League. A close-range finish from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard’s volley put the visitors 2-0 ahead inside the opening 10 minutes at London Stadium as they looked to be cruising to the victory. But, just as they did in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool last Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side could not hold on to their advantage and dropped valuable points in their title battle with Manchester City. Said Benrahma’s penalty, after Gabriel had brought down Lucas ...
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Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, SERIE A, UCL

Inter to appeal Lukaku Coppa Italia ban against Juventus

 Romelu Lukaku (#90 FC Inter) during FC Internazionale against AC Monza, Serie A, at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 15th, 2023.Inter have reportedly decided to lodge an appeal against Romelu Lukaku’s Coppa Italia semi-final ban after he was booked for responding to racist insults from Juventus fans. That was his second yellow card, handed out for ‘celebrating in a provocative way’ towards the Juve supporters who were behind the goal. Lukaku insisted that he always celebrates goals like this, with a military salute and a finger to the lips, which was indeed already seen when playing for Belgium earlier this year. It was still considered to be a provocation and the presence of racist chants from the fans behind the goal did not help his cause, but Inter lawyers hope they can at least ...
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AC Milan, Tomasso Pobega, UCL

Pobega baffled by Milan struggles as Serie A dip continues

 Tommaso Pobega of AC Milan looks dejected during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and AC MIlan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 15, 2023 in Bologna, Italy. Milan midfielder Tomasso Pobega bemoaned a missed opportunity in Serie A against Bologna. Stefano Pioli’s side fell behind with just 33 seconds played, with Pobega equalising five minutes before the break with a thunderous strike. Despite dominating proceedings, Milan were unable to find a winner in the game and dropping points opens the door to rivals Inter and Atalanta in the hunt for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. Having been held to a draw, Milan could end the weekend outside of the top four and have testing fixtures to finish the season – including a trip to face Juventus on the final day. While t...
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ARSENAL FC, PREMIER LEAGUE, UCL, West Ham

Key Arsenal man absent for important West Ham clash

 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at London Colney on April 11, 2023 in St Albans, England.Having watched Manchester City beat Leicester City 3-1 on Saturday, Arsenal, set to play West Ham on Sunday, will know the pressure is back on them if they’re to remain favourites for this season’s title. Preparing to square off against David Moyes’ struggling Hammers, today’s London derby is set to be a fiery encounter and Mikel Arteta will know his young Gunners will need to be at their brilliant best if they’re to come away from the London Stadium with all three points. Arsenal’s chances have been dealt a blow though after defender William Saliba is confirmed to be absent following an injury to his back. Missing the Londoners’ last five matches, there was hope the French...
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Carlo Ancelotti, Champions League, Real Madrid, UCL

Ancelotti: LaLiga, Serie A can challenge big-spending Premier League clubs in Champions League

 Head coach Frank Lampard of Chelsea FC and head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid look on after the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti has said he's not annoyed by talk of Manchester City as Champions League favourites -- but insisted that Spanish and Italian teams can still compete with big-spending Premier League clubs. City beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday, with Ancelotti's Madrid beating Chelsea 2-0 a day later to set up a potential semifinal showdown with City. Madrid have won five Champions Leagues in the last nine seasons -- including ...
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Erling Haaland, Manchester City, UCL

Haaland breaks City single-season record

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City talks with Pep Guardiloa after being substituted in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland broke Manchester City’s single-season scoring record with his fifth goal of the game in their Champions League round-of-16 second leg win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday. Haaland, 22, now has 39 goals in all competitions for City this season, surpassing the mark of 38 set by Tommy Johnson during the 1928-29 season. The Norway international became the fastest player to reach 30 goals in the competition – he ended the night on 33 from 25 UCL goals – when putting the English champions 2-0 up in the first half. “I’m blurry in my head. I remember...
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Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, UCL, Vinicius Jr

Young Vinicius, veteran Benzema make perfect duo for Madrid

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates with team-mate Vinicius Junior after scoring their side's fifth goal of the game during the Champions League round of 16 match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Tuesday February 21, 2023.Youth and experience. Speed and calmness. And lots of goals. The 22-year-old Vinicius Junior and veteran Karim Benzema are proving to be ideal attacking partners for Real Madrid, teaming up to perfection to keep the European champion thriving. The duo came up big again in Madrid’s stunning recovery in the Champions League on Tuesday, scoring two goals each in the 5-2 come-from-behind win at Liverpool in the first leg of the round of 16. They both also had an assist — for each other — as Madrid rallied from two goals down to take a commanding lead into the second ...
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Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Riyad Mahrez, UCL

Mahrez scores but Man City held by Leipzig in Germany

Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City at Red Bull Arena on February 22, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany.Manchester City paid the price for failing to make the most of their first-half dominance as they were held to a draw by RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The away side were in complete control in the first 45 minutes and got the breakthrough midway through the half when Ilkay Gundogan pounced on a mistake in defence and fed Riyad Mahrez to drive into the back of the net. But RB Leipzig came out in the second half with more ambition and twice went close to equalising early on through Benjamin Henrichs, who first headed just over before then sweeping wide with ju...
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Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, UCL

Lukaku gives Inter first-leg win over 10-man Porto

Romelu Lukaku of Internazionale (C) celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between FC Internazionale and FC Porto at San Siro Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Substitute Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal as Inter Milan beat 10-man Porto in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Lukaku converted a rebound after his first effort had bounced off the post in the 86th minute at the San Siro. Porto had a double chance at 0-0, but Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana denied both Zaidu Sanusi and Mehdi Taremi. The visitors had Otavio sent off in the 78th minute for two bookable offences and could not keep Inter out. The second leg takes place at Porto's Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday, 14 March. Lukaku, who has played for Chelsea, West ...
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Carlo Ancelotti, LALIGA, UCL

Carlo Ancelotti admits he will ‘think about’ new approach for Liverpool clash

Dani Carvajal, player of Real Madrid, is training with his teammates ahead of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Liverpool FC at Anfield on February 20, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Carlo Ancelotti believes Real Madrid know exactly what to expect when they face Liverpool – and is confident Reds nemesis Vinicius Jr will not be affected by the ongoing racism storm in Spain.The Spanish giants are at Anfield on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Jurgen Klopp’s side.It is a rematch of last season’s final, which Real won 1-0. The La Liga outfit also defeated Liverpool in the quarter-finals in 2021 and the final in 2018, while Ancelotti led them to home and away successes in the group stage back in 2014/15.And the former Everton boss said:...
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Borussia Dortmund, CHELSEA FC, UCL

Dortmund sink wasteful Chelsea, Benfica put one foot in quarterfinals

Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC at Signal Iduna Park on February 15, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi helped his side to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Wednesday, putting them in the box seat to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals. Adeyemi’s goal came during a period of sustained dominance from the visitors early in the second half, with the Germany forward pouncing on a clearance from a Chelsea corner. Adeyemi sensed the opportunity and ran the length of the field, rounding both Enzo Fernandez and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to give Dortmund the lead in the first leg t...
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Champions League, Luka Modric, Real Madrid, UCL

Real Madrid thrash Celtic to top Champions League group

Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF (L) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Real Madrid and Celtic FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 2, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Celtic missed a penalty and conceded from two as their Champions League campaign ended with a 5-1 defeat by Real Madrid.Luka Modric and Rodrygo netted from the spot following two handball decisions before Josip Juranovic saw his effort from 12 yards saved.Second-half goals from Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde took the game well beyond Celtic but the visitors again created a number of chances and substitute Jota scored with one of their 14 attempts at goal as he curled home a brilliant free-kick.With RB Leipzig comfortably beating Shakhtar Donetsk in War...
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ANTONIO CONTE, Tottenham Hotspur, UCL

Despite draw, Tottenham Hotspur still controls Group and UCL destiny

Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur gives their side instructions during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sporting CP at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 26, 2022 in London, England. While the draw felt like a loss for Spurs on Wednesday evening at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Sporting, the Lilywhites still control their Group and destiny in Europe. After seemingly having guaranteed themselves a place in the knockout stages, Tottenham Hotspur had their dreams snatched away with a late VAR call. And while the disappointment stings and likely will until the team can punch their ticket to the next round, Tottenham Hotspur still controls their Champions League Group. As Tottenham was drawing Sporting, across the way in Germany, Frankf...
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Atletico Madrid, BARCELONA FC, BAYERN MUNICH, UCL

Barcelona, Atletico exit Champions League; Liverpool through

Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich warm up prior of the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern München at Spotify Camp Nou on October 26, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday even before enduring yet another 3-0 beating by Bayern Munich. Atletico Madrid also went out following an extraordinary sequence around a penalty awarded by video review after the final whistle of its 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Atletico’s spot kick was saved before a frantic scramble in the goalmouth still could not bring the winning goal the Spanish club needed to prevent Porto advancing thanks to its 4-0 win earlier at group leader Club Brugge. Canadian international Stephen Eustaquio scored as Porto punished Club Brugge’s defensive mi...
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RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, UCL

Real Madrid suffer shock 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig in Champions League

Marco Asensio of Real Madrid is challenged by Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League group F match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid at Red Bull Arena on October 25, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany. Real Madrid suffered a shock 3-2 loss Tuesday to RB Leipzig on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League. RB Leipzig scored the opener when Josko Gvardiol flicked a header toward the goal at the RB Arena in Leipzig. After five minutes, RB Leipzig doubled the lead with a close-range shot from Christopher Nkunku. Vinicius Jr narrowed the gap to one with a header for Real Madrid in the 44th minute. Timo Werner netted for RB Leipzig while Rodrygo converted a stoppage-time penalty as the match ended 3-2 in favor of the Germain club. Despite their loss against Leipzig, Real Madrid h...
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