William Saliba has been replaced by Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix in France’s squad for their upcoming international friendlies with Brazil and Colombia. Saliba played the duration of Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but it has since been confirmed that he sustained a left ankle injury. The 24-year-old […]

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Liam Rosenior believes Chelsea’s packed schedule is the reason for their recent poor form, though he refuses to make excuses for his players. Chelsea have lost their last four matches in all competitions, going down 8-2 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16, while also suffering Premier League defeats to Newcastle […]

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Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid edged out cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid 3-2 in LaLiga, holding on to boost their title hopes despite a late red card for Federico Valverde. Ademola Lookman gave Atleti the lead in his first Madrid derby, only for a Vinicius penalty and an opportunistic Valverde finish to flip the […]

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Mikel Arteta is certain Arsenal will use the pain of their EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester City as fuel, as they fight for silverware on three other fronts this season. Two headers from Nico O’Reilly, which came within the space of four second-half minutes, ensured City lifted the first major domestic trophy of the […]

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Nico O’Reilly described Manchester City’s EFL Cup final triumph over Arsenal as “unbelievable” as his two goals helped Pep Guardiola’s side to victory at Wembley Stadium. O’Reilly struck twice in the space of four second-half minutes, first capitalising on an error by Kepa Arrizabalaga before nodding in from Matheus Nunes’ cross in the 64th minute. […]

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Hansi Flick said goalkeeper Joan Garcia was signed for the sort of performance he put in during Barcelona’s cagey 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Garcia has enjoyed a fine season at Camp Nou, earning international recognition with a first call-up for Spain ahead of their upcoming games against Serbia and Egypt. The 24-year-old […]

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Ronald Araujo scored the only goal as Barcelona moved seven points clear at the LaLiga summit with a nervy 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The skipper’s first-half header proved the difference as Hansi Flick’s side claimed their fifth straight league win, though they were holding on towards the end at Camp Nou. Vallecano almost broke […]

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior acknowledged he is still “learning about this club”, but urged his players to “forget the negative noise” following their 3-0 defeat at Everton. The Blues suffered their fourth successive loss in all competitions, following last weekend’s 1-0 reverse to Newcastle United, and their 8-2 aggregate rout at the hands of […]

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Beto played a starring role with two goals and an assist as Everton boosted their European hopes and dented those of Chelsea with a crushing 3-0 win at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton climbed to seventh place in the Premier League table and went within two points of Liam Rosenior’s under-fire side after a deserved win […]

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A despondent Arne Slot claimed “a club like Liverpool should be able to get a result away at Brighton” following the Reds’ 2-1 loss at the Amex Stadium on Saturday. Danny Welbeck scored in either half to further dent Liverpool’s hopes of securing a top-four finish, following their 1-1 draw with Tottenham last time out. […]

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Hansi Flick has urged his Barcelona side to “maintain our level” from their Champions League win over Newcastle United when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Barca thrashed Newcastle 7-2 in their Champions League last 16 second leg, securing an 8-3 aggregate victory to set up a quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid. The Blaugrana are […]

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Liverpool’s Champions League aspirations took another hit as Danny Welbeck’s brace helped Brighton to a 2-1 victory over the Premier League champions on Saturday. Welbeck netted either side of Milos Kerkez’s first-half finish, with the Brighton striker’s 56th-minute winner compounding Liverpool to a 10th league defeat of the season. Arriving without the injured Alisson and […]

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Thomas Tuchel revealed Max Dowman’s exclusion from his 35-man England squad was done to avoid increasing the pressure on the Arsenal youngster. Dowman thrust himself into the spotlight during Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton last weekend, with the talented teenager scoring the Gunners’ second goal at Emirates Stadium. And in doing so, he became the […]

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Manchester United lost some ground in the Premier League top-four race as Bournemouth twice came from behind to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium. It was a dramatic second half, with Bruno Fernandes’s penalty being cancelled out by Ryan Christie before Junior Kroupi’s spot-kick secured a point after James Hill’s […]

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Arne Slot insisted Liverpool will be ready for a “fight” against Brighton on Saturday, despite their lack of rest between fixtures. The Reds qualified for the last eight of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Tottenham […]

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Harry Kane scored his 50th goal in the Champions League as Bayern Munich’s 4-1 win over Atalanta secured a 10-2 aggregate victory in the last 16. The England striker, who captained Bayern in the second leg at Allianz Arena, scored a brace before Lennart Karl and Luis Diaz booked a quarter-final clash against record Champions […]

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Eddie Howe was left scratching his head after a “strange” result saw Newcastle United dumped out of the Champions League by Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s side hammered their Premier League opponents 7-2 in Wednesday’s second leg, securing an 8-3 aggregate triumph and place in the last eight. But Newcastle looked good value in the first half […]

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Hansi Flick was relieved to survive a “crazy game” as Barcelona thrashed Newcastle United 7-2 to move into the Champions League quarter-finals. A chaotic nine-goal thriller in the second leg secured an 8-3 aggregate win for Flick’s side, who will face either Tottenham or Atletico Madrid in the next round. Raphinha scored two and set […]

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Barcelona thrashed Newcastle United 7-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie, securing an 8-3 aggregate victory for a spot in the quarter-finals. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal were the stars of the show at Camp Nou, while Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez and Marc Bernal all got on the scoresheet after Anthony […]

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Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Chelsea in the last-16 second leg, earning a thumping 8-2 victory on aggregate. Having a 5-2 lead from the first leg, PSG wasted little time in adding to that advantage and ending Chelsea’s hopes of a stunning comeback early in the tie. […]

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Real Madrid booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as their 2-1 win over Manchester City secured a 5-1 aggregate victory. Vinicius Junior’s penalty all but secured the win after Bernardo Silva was sent off, with Erling Haaland’s scuffed finish before half-time rendered a consolation after the Brazilian winger scored again in […]

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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has encouraged his side to relish the opportunity to play against Barcelona at Camp Nou in a Champions League knockout match. The Magpies head to Spain following a 1-1 draw in the last-16 first leg at St. James’ Park last week, when Lamine Yamal scored a stoppage-time penalty to level […]

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Hansi Flick believes “it’s not the time now” to speak about his contract renewal at Barcelona as they prepare to take on Newcastle United in the Champions League last 16. Barca president Joan Laporta, who recently won the club’s presidential elections, revealed that he wants Flick to extend his stay until 2028 and that an […]

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Kylian Mbappe is ready to play his part in Real Madrid’s Champions League last 16 second leg against Manchester City on Tuesday, Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed. Mbappe, who is the tournament’s top scorer with 13 goals, missed last week’s 3-0 win at Estadio Bernabeu with a knee injury that has seen him sidelined since February […]

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Lionel Messi is always welcome at Barcelona, so says club president Joan Laporta. Messi, who is the Blaugrana’s record goalscorer, left Barca in 2021, joining Paris Saint-Germain before heading on to Inter Miami, for whom he has scored 80 goals. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is thriving in MLS, and is just one goal shy […]

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Hat-trick hero Raphinha credited the Camp Nou crowd after Barcelona’s dominant 5-2 win over Sevilla on Sunday, saying that “playing at home forces us to win”. Barca restored their four-point lead at the top of LaLiga following Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Elche on Saturday, thanks to a five-star display from the Brazilian. Raphinha coolly […]

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Raphinha stole the show with a hat-trick as Barcelona restored their four-point lead at LaLiga’s summit after Sunday’s 5-2 win over Sevilla. Having seen second-placed Real Madrid thrash Elche 4-1 on Saturday, Hansi Flick’s side responded in emphatic fashion at Camp Nou to keep things under control with 10 league games remaining. Barca came flying […]

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Hansi Flick revealed that Gavi could make his return from injury in Barcelona’s LaLiga clash against Sevilla on Sunday, but said the midfielder’s minutes will be managed. Gavi played just two matches for Barca at the start of the season before suffering a knee injury, which required surgery back in September. The 21-year-old’s return comes […]

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