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FA Cup draw: Spurs vs. 8th-tier Marine in 3rd rd.

dow Now that the dust has settled on an exciting La Liga campaign, and a dramatic title race has reached its climax, we can all admit it: neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona were actually very good. For the champions, they won't care one jot - and nor should they. Los Merengues have worked hard, chased down their rivals for the majority of the campaign, and snatched the trophy with a superb run of ten straight wins at the end of the season. But very few Blancos supporters could tell you (with a...
Original author: Max Cooper

Man Utd open to Robert Lewandowski move with Bayern interested in Erling Haaland

When Manchester United and Leicester City step foot on the pristine Old Trafford turf on Sunday afternoon, you'll probably be able to hear the sound of thousands of knives being sharpened up and down the country. These blades will not know their destiny for the next two hours however, and their victim's fate will be sealed in this tense Champions League shootout. Solskjaer and Rodgers will meet again on Sunday afternoon For either Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Brendan Rodgers, the time may have come...
Original author: Max Cooper

West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa: Player Ratings as Villans Rue Missed Ollie Watkins Penalty

News Juventus can clinch their ninth consecutive Serie A title on Sunday, when they host Sampdoria at the Allianz Stadium. Despite losing 2-1 to Udinese on Thursday, Atalanta’s draw at Milan leaves the Bianconeri in touching distance of the Scudetto. Juve will seal the title if they win at the weekend, which would put them eight points clear with just two games to play. While the hosts have it all for play for, Sampdoria are just playing for pride. Three straight wins steered them up to 14th...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

Cardiff City vs Fulham Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

News Cardiff host Fulham on Monday night at the Cardiff City Stadium in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final. Both sides come into this one in great form, with Cardiff winning their last three games of the season by an aggregate score of 8-1, however, their last defeat was at the hands of Monday's opponents. Aleksandar Mitrovic has been in fine form this season Meanwhile, Fulham's only dropped points since the restart have come at in-form Wigan and West Bromwich Albion, with...
Original author: Ross Jackson

Premier League predictions: Gameweek 28

Inter are said to be 'dreaming' of signing superstar Lionel Messi in 2021 when his current Barcelona contract expires - but reports from Spain have rubbished such a move. The 33-year-old has enjoyed yet another phenomenal season in 2019/20 despite the club's difficulties both on and off the field, grabbing 30 goals and 26 assists in just 42 appearances in all competitions. Is Lionel Messi losing patience with Barcelona? pic.twitter.com/27FnJhkwW7 — 90min (@90min_Football) July 17, 2020 Messi...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Celtic consider ex-Jose Mourinho assistant Rui Faria in search for new boss

Atlético Madrid's Jan Oblak has begun to plan for his future elsewhere, with Manchester United joining Chelsea in the race to secure the goalkeeper's services. Since signing for Atléti from Benfica in 2014, Oblak's reputation has got better and better, and he is now regarded as one of the best in his position in the world. Oblak's impressive form at the Wanda Metropolitano this season has formed a stark contrast with Chelsea's struggle between the sticks, with Kepa Arrizabalaga having come...
Original author: Declan Houten

‘Mosimane is a GOAT!’ – Bolo praises Al Ahly coach after win vs Kaizer Chiefs

Juventus fluffed the chance to secure the title last time out against Udinese, but they'll know they will win their ninth successive Scudetto if they beat Sampdoria on Sunday. Atalanta were unable to cut the deficit to three points when they drew 1-1 with Milan on Friday, and while the title race is still open mathematically, Juventus should secure the trophy on Sunday night. Here is the team that could clinch the title against Sampdoria Goalkeeper & Defenders De Ligt celebrating his goal...
Original author: Max Haley

Man City-linked Messi would thrive in any league but finishing career at Barca is more 'romantic', says Mendieta

It's been a week of celebrations for Liverpool supporters and players alike, but now the time has come to look to the future - unless you're Mohamed Salah, who is happy staying in the moment. The Reds may have wrapped up their first league title in 30 years several weeks ago, but their heroes had to wait until Wednesday's 5-3 victory over Chelsea to lift the trophy under the Anfield lights. One man who has proved integral to the Merseysiders success is Salah. The 28-year-old has been...
Original author: Max Cooper

MLS LIVE: Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United

Everton have endured a fairly disappointing season, however things have undoubtedly looked better since Carlo Ancelotti joined the Toffees. They go into Sunday's game against Bournemouth knowing that their opposition will be raring to go, needing a win to stay up. This is how Everton should lineup. Goalkeeper & Defenders Cumbrian youngster Jarrad Branthwaite has looked solid since coming in to the first XI Jordan Pickford (GK): England's number one, Pickford has looked shaky all season....
Original author: Max Haley

Video: Juventus vs Barcelona - Clash of Two Titans

With 46 pesky gameweeks out the way, it's business time in the Championship. Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff City and Swansea City have all booked their place in this season's playoffs, and the battle will now commence to determine who will be making the step up to the Premier League via the Most Lucrative Game in Football™. The final day of the Championship season was filled with drama, with Brentford failing to capitalise on West Brom's draw with QPR - meaning they stayed in third and missed out...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Indian football: 30 years since Khalid Jamil took the last flight home to escape the Gulf War

Chelsea desperately need defensive reinforcements, that much is clear. However, if they can sign Kai Havertz that must be the priority above all else. Serious talk of the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder moving to west London has ramped up recently, with the 21-year-old tipped to join the likes of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in an exciting summer of upgrades at Stamford Bridge. For Chelsea fans, it's hard not to be excited. Havertz has had another terrific season in the Bundesliga and at...
Original author: Max Haley

Mashemeji Derby Special: African Football HQ Podcast

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will receive a £1m bonus from executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward this summer, should the Norwegian guide the Red Devils to a top four finish on Sunday afternoon. The Premier League giants currently occupy third place in the table, and they will confirm their spot in next season's Champions League campaign if they avoid defeat to fellow European hopefuls Leicester City. Solskjaer watches on during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham Solskjaer...
Original author: Max Cooper

Barca interim president: I would have sold Messi

He's the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson, he was one of the worst Cardiff managers in recent memory, he needs a lifetime contract, Manchester United need to sack him while Mauricio Pochettino is still available...whatever opinion you have on him, there's now an increasing sense of permanence about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign at Old Trafford. It looked as if the Norwegian was losing his grip on the wheel, with the Red Devils slipping as far as eighth place at the beginning of February, but...
Original author: Declan Houten

Chelsea midfielder Jessie Fleming to captain Canada at Arnold Clark Cup

Ever The final day of the Premier League season rarely approaches with nothing still on the table. Over the years, we’ve been treated to some astonishing, pulsating conclusions to the top flight, with titles still on the line, survival hanging in the balance and European spots up for grabs, with just one game to go. Jublitaion as City secure their first Premier League crown The final round of fixtures is about so much more than just talent and squad depth – it’s about heart, character,...
Original author: Ross Jackson

Barca's Xavi: Hearing UCL music made me angry

News It's a huge final day of the Premier League season for Watford, as they travel to Arsenal needing at least a point to have any chance of avoiding relegation. A heavy 4-0 defeat against Manchester City in midweek was bad enough for the Hornets, but things went from bad to worse when Aston Villa overcame the Gunners hours later - victory lifting Dean Smith's side out of the drop zone on goal difference. Trezeguet's goal was enough for Aston Villa to beat Arsenal in midweek. It means...
Original author: Max Haley

Onyango and four players who ditched Gor Mahia for Simba SC

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal have 'no margin for error' in the upcoming transfer window, but backed the Gunners' owners to come good in approaching a 'crucial' time for the club. With the last game of the season on Sunday, the highest Arsenal can finish the campaign is eighth, which will be Arsenal's lowest final position in the Premier League since 1995. To make matters worse, if they don't beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final, it'll also be their first year outside of European...
Original author: Max Haley

Mark Clattenburg continues feud with Jurgen Klopp over awarding of penalties

News The definition of a final day dead-rubber fixture, Sheffield United travel to Southampton on Sunday. Both teams come into this fixture feeling pretty good about their respective 2019/20 campaigns. The Blades have had a dream season, finishing in the top half when many expected them to go straight back down to the Championship. While Southampton would have feared the worst after losing 9-0 earlier on in the season, but find themselves sitting comfortably in 12th largely due to Danny Ings'...
Original author: Max Haley

Manchester City & Arsenal Consider Move for Brentford's David Raya

Raya Exclusive - Manchester City are considering making a move for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya as Pep Guardiola looks to bring in a replacement for the departing Claudio Bravo. However, they may face competition for his signature from Premier League rivals Arsenal. 24-year-old Raya only joined Brentford last summer for around £3m, but he has been crucial in the Bees' promotion push this season. The shot-stopper has played every minute of Championship football in 2019/20, keeping 16 clean...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Sources: USWNT's Morgan to join Spurs on loan

News They might have come a little later this year, but there's still nothing quite like the buzz of a Championship playoff, and one of football's most exciting formats starts with an absolute corker of a tie as Brentford travel to Wales to face Steve Cooper's Swansea City. With two games left to play, Brentford looked home and hosed, while an eighth-placed Swansea were in need of a considerable amount of good fortune to reignite their playoff push. Steve Cooper's Swans took advantage of a...
Original author: Declan Houten

'It's united young people with a passion for sports from all over the world' - Roberto Carlos praises Football for Friendship

Exclusive - Manchester City have told Tosin Adarabioyo that he could push for a first-team place next season, if he agrees to sign a new contract. The Premier League runners-up have been impressed with how the 22-year-old has performed while on loan at Blackburn Rovers this season where he has made 35 appearances and scored three goals. Adarabioyo has been ever present for Blackburn this season He similarly caught the eye during a stint at West Bromwich Albion during the 2018/2019 campaign....
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

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