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• 'Let's remain in control of it' - Robins

  15-04-2025 09:31 via bbc.com
  
  Stoke City left it late to get their 'smash and grab' winner at Cardiff on Saturday [Getty Images]Stoke City boss Mark Robins admits it was "job done" at Cardiff on Saturday - even if they left it late to snatch their winner.Following the midweek draw with another of the Championship relegationbattlers Luton Town, when Stoke themselves got stung, this was a classic response.And the 85th-minute Will Fish own goal, coming on top of Lewis Baker's hugely deflected strike against Luton, did at least
  
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• How rejection fuelled Mourinho's second Champions League triumph

  23-04-2025 07:34 via bbc.com
  
  Jose Mourinho has won the Champions League twice during his illustrious career [Reuters]"To find beauty in ugliness is the province of the poet. The most beautiful defeat of my career."Acclaimed English novelist Thomas Hardy and former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.At first glance, not obvious kindred spirits.But Hardy's thoughts - and Mourinho's hard-line pragmatism - actually make the origin of the above lines ambiguous: a post-match quote or a poet's postscript?Understanding the origins and m
  
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• Report: Amorim pushing for major Man United investment in two Premier League stars

  23-04-2025 07:11 via caughtoffside.com
  Report: Amorim pushing for major Man United investment in two Premier League starsManchester United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly pushing for the club to make two signings in midfield this summer.It’s been a disastrous campaign at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils remaining 14th in the Premier League table, with a total of 15 league defeats so far.It’s clear that Amorim needs to be given time at Man Utd, as he inherited a struggling squad full of poor signings made under his pre
  
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• Borussia Dortmund to open talks to keep Chelsea ace Carney Chukwuemeka

  23-04-2025 07:05 via footballtoday.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund to open talks to keep Chelsea ace Carney ChukwuemekaCarney Chukwuemeka’s loan move from Chelsea to Borussia Dortmund has been a mixed bag, but he has shown plenty of promise.According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old has done enough to convince the Bundesliga side that he’s worth keeping.Chukwuemeka has made an impression on the decision-makers at Signal Iduna Park, who are now seriously weighing up the possibility of keeping him beyond this summer.The Austrian-b
  
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• Pep Guardiola did what was necessary to turn Manchester City’s season around

  23-04-2025 07:00 via esteemedkompany.com
  Pep Guardiola did what was necessary to turn Manchester City’s season aroundManchester City picked up a vital 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the Etihad last night. The result is crucial in City’s chase to secure Champions League football for next season. Last night’s win extended City’s unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions. Along the way, Pep Guardiola has tweaked his tactics to get the best out of his squad. The results have been clear to see over the past seve
  
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• Gavi talks Ansu Fati, Leo Roman, Pedri and more after Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca

  23-04-2025 07:00 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Gavi talks Ansu Fati, Leo Roman, Pedri and more after Barcelona 1-0 MallorcaBarcelona maintain their comfortable lead at the top of the league table thanks to a 1-0 win over Mallorca. Contrary to what the scoreline might suggest, it was a one-sided game with Barcelona completely dominating the opposition with their attacking might.However, resilience shown by the Mallorca defence, including goalkeeper Leo Roman, meant that the Catalans had to rely on Dani Olmo’s early second-half strike to
  
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• Tottenham, Man City Pose Serious Threat to PSG for €45M-Rated Lazio Standout

  23-04-2025 06:53 via psgtalk.com
  Tottenham, Man City Pose Serious Threat to PSG for €45M-Rated Lazio StandoutParis Saint-Germain have quietly reshaped their center-back group over the past year, bringing in Lucas Beraldo and Willian Pacho. With summer approaching, it wouldn’t be surprising if the club looked to add another young piece to the mix.Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, and Lucas Hernandez remain important figures, but there are lingering concerns. Marquinhos is now in his mid-30s, and Kimpembe and Hernandez hav
  
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• Video – Inter Milan Pay Tribute To ‘Great’ 1966 Nerazzurri Team That Won First Star

  23-04-2025 06:30 via sempreinter.com
  Video – Inter Milan Pay Tribute To ‘Great’ 1966 Nerazzurri Team That Won First StarInter Milan won a long-awaited 20th Serie A title last season to become only the second team to hit this monumental milestone.Simone Inzaghi guided the Nerazzurri to this impressive feat in 2023/24 and now bids to defend his crown.Indeed, the reigning champions head into the last five rounds level on points with nearest competitors, Napoli.However, it’s worth noting that none of the last fo
  
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• Liverpool, Man Utd Still Face €80M Price for Leipzig Standout With PSG Sell-on Clause

  23-04-2025 06:00 via psgtalk.com
  Liverpool, Man Utd Still Face €80M Price for Leipzig Standout With PSG Sell-on ClauseParis Saint-Germain took a short-term approach last year by loaning Xavi Simons back to RB Leipzig. Now, things are more settled—Simons has officially made the move permanent.That might actually work out in PSG’s favor. A new report has raised questions about Simons’ attitude during his loan spell, suggesting he might have caused issues had he returned. Paris did include a sell-on clause i
  
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• Man Utd Willing to Include Rasmus Højlund in Deal for £63M-Rated Chelsea, PSG Target

  23-04-2025 05:01 via psgtalk.com
  Man Utd Willing to Include Rasmus Højlund in Deal for £63M-Rated Chelsea, PSG TargetParis Saint-Germain have had their eye on Victor Osimhen for a while, and with the summer transfer window on the horizon, speculation around his next move is picking up steam.Now at Galatasaray, the Nigerian striker has rediscovered the kind of form that made him one of Europe’s hottest properties during the 2022-23 season. He’s racked up 30 goals and seven assists in 35 appearances acros
  
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• Video – Five Best Goals Inter Milan Scored In Coppa Italia Semi-Finals

  23-04-2025 04:30 via sempreinter.com
  Video – Five Best Goals Inter Milan Scored In Coppa Italia Semi-FinalsInter Milan and AC Milan will put their Coppa Italia dream on the line in the latest edition of the famous Derby della Madonnina.A place in the grand final is up for grabs as the San Siro rivals lock horns in the return leg of their heavyweight semi-final tie.Indeed, after a 1-1 first-leg draw a fortnight ago, there’s nothing to separate the teams heading into tonight’s crunch game.However, Simone Inzaghi has
  
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• Barcelona tighten the grip on title race with 1-0 win against Mallorca

  23-04-2025 04:24 via footballtoday.com
  
  Barcelona tighten the grip on title race with 1-0 win against MallorcaBarcelona extended their lead to seven points at the top of La Liga after edging out Mallorca 1-0.The pressure was back on the Catalan giants after title rivals Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao over the weekend, courtesy of a stunning strike from Federico Valverde in injury time to keep their four-point gap intact.Barca had the momentum on their side following the thrilling comeback win against Celta Vigo, yet the odds wer
  
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• Chelsea Begin Talks With €80M-Rated Liverpool Target’s Agent as PSG Hold Sell-on Clause

  23-04-2025 04:05 via psgtalk.com
  Chelsea Begin Talks With €80M-Rated Liverpool Target’s Agent as PSG Hold Sell-on ClauseParis Saint-Germain are closely watching Hugo Ekitike’s potential move to Eintracht Frankfurt, with a 20 percent sell-on clause in place that could give them a nice financial bump if the transfer goes through.Newcastle are still interested in Ekitike as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak. They had him on their radar during his time in Paris, and according to CaughtOffside, another Premi
  
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• Video – Inter Milan Push Hype ‘Last Of Us’ Video Ahead Of Coppa Italia Semi-Final Decider Vs AC Milan

  23-04-2025 02:30 via sempreinter.com
  Video – Inter Milan Push Hype ‘Last Of Us’ Video Ahead Of Coppa Italia Semi-Final Decider Vs AC MilanInter Milan and AC Milan will put their Coppa Italia dream on the line in the latest edition of the famous Derby della Madonnina.A place in the grand final is up for grabs as the San Siro rivals lock horns in the return leg of their heavyweight semi-final tie.Indeed, after a 1-1 first-leg draw a fortnight ago, there’s nothing to separate the teams heading into tonight&rsqu
  
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• Flamengo sees LDU 'help', but settles for a draw in Quito's altitude

  23-04-2025 02:03 via onefootball.com
  
  Flamengo sees LDU 'help', but settles for a draw in Quito's altitudeThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.It was already a decision for Flamengo after the surprising defeat at Maracanã to Central Córdoba.The Rubro-Negro faced LDU and the altitude of Quito (2,850 m) on Tuesday night (22) in search of recovery. And it didn't go beyond 0 x 0 at Casa Blanca.The duel was valid for the third
  
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• Passionate Guardiola continues to solve Man City puzzle

  23-04-2025 01:17 via bbc.com
  
  Pep Guardiola's side are third in the Premier League and in the FA Cup semi-finals [EPA]Sometimes there is no need to say anything.When you are as expressive on the touchline as Pep Guardiola, visual evidence can be enough to gauge the importance of an occasion.In Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, there was a long period of simmering discontent, then thinly disguised fury at the penalty given against his team after referee Craig Pawson had been told to stop the game to check Ruben Dias' 'f
  
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• Manchester United star dreaming of summer move to Barcelona

  23-04-2025 00:56 via football-espana.net
  Manchester United star dreaming of summer move to BarcelonaBarcelona are reportedly considering signing a new attacker this summer, and the player they bring could be from the Premier League. And it could also be a player that they tried to secure a deal for during the winter transfer window.Back in January, Barcelona were very interested in taking Marcus Rashford on loan for the remainder of the season, but because of their well-documented financial problems, a deal was not possible – and
  
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• ‘So important’: Pep Guardiola delighted after last-gasp strike stuns Aston Villa

  23-04-2025 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola hailed Aston Villa as ‘an extraordinary team’ after Manchester City’s narrow win.Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersPep Guardiola said he was “really happy” after Matheus Nunes’s winner in added time gave Manchester City a crucial win against Aston Villa in the race for Champions League qualification.Victory lifts the champions to third place on 61 points, four ahead of Chelsea in sixth, with four games left. A top-five finish will secure European Cup
  
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• Hansi Flick considers Barcelona “advantage” ahead of Copa del Rey final

  23-04-2025 00:31 via football-espana.net
  Hansi Flick considers Barcelona “advantage” ahead of Copa del Rey finalBarcelona picked up another important victory on Tuesday as they defeated Mallorca 1-0 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, and in doing so, they extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points – although that can be cut back to four if Real Madrid were to defeat Getafe on Wednesday.As per Diario AS, Hansi Flick reflected on his side’s victory, which saw them record a record-breaking number
  
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• Four points separate five teams - who will prosper in race for Europe?

  23-04-2025 00:30 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester City boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a late victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday, with Matheus Nunes' 94th-minute winner sending Pep Guardiola's side third in the Premier League.That moved them above Nottingham Forest, albeit having played a game more, who earned an important win at Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. Just three points separate Forest in fourth and Aston Villa in seventh, with the Premier League's top five guaranteed a spot in the Champions League n
  
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• Barcelona make history during Mallorca victory with remarkable statistic

  23-04-2025 00:08 via football-espana.net
  Barcelona make history during Mallorca victory with remarkable statisticBarcelona kept up their unbeaten La Liga run in 2025 with a far-from-straightforward victory over Mallorca on Tuesday, with Dani Olmo’s strike 45 minutes into the second half proving to be the only goal of the game at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. But it was not for the lack of trying that the Catalans only found the back of the net on one occasion.Barcelona were relentless in their attacking play, as they ca
  
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• Napoli confident of Buongiorno’s recovery ahead of Torino match

  23-04-2025 00:01 via football-italia.net
  Napoli confident of Buongiorno’s recovery ahead of Torino matchAlessandro Buongiorno has missed Napoli’s last three Serie A matches, but the club remains hopeful of having him back for the final, decisive stretch of the season.The Italy international remained 90 minutes on the bench during his side’s 1-1 draw at Bologna, before being ruled out of clashes against Empoli and Monza with an adductor injury.ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli celebrates scor
  
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• The fight remains strong in this Manchester City squad and it carried them to a huge win over against Villa

  23-04-2025 00:00 via esteemedkompany.com
  The fight remains strong in this Manchester City squad and it carried them to a huge win over against VillaManchester City picked up a pivotal 2-1 win tonight against Aston Villa at the Etihad. The win is a crucial result in City’s bid to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Throughout the game, Pep Guardiola’s side was the better team on the night. Although Unai Emery’s side did pose a threat on the counter with their pace and quality. But in the 94th minute,
  
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• 📈 MLS Power Rankings: Miami back on top as east dominates top-five

  23-04-2025 00:00 via onefootball.com
  
  📈 MLS Power Rankings: Miami back on top as east dominates top-five We've had another major shakeup in the top-10 of the MLS power rankings. While the Eastern Conference teams continue to dominate the upper-echelon of the standings, the west has perhaps provided us with the most volatile movement. Let's dig into this week's top-10. xx video xx10. Portland Timbers (no movement)📸 Troy Wayrynen-Imagn ImagesPhil Neville's side are now unbeaten in six consecutive MLS mat
  
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• Man City’s ‘bad season’ cannot be salvaged reveals Pep Guardiola

  22-04-2025 23:59 via independent.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola says that this season has been ‘bad’ for Manchester City and no results from now until the end of the season will be able to change that. City defeated Aston Villa2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening to move up to third in the Premier League after Matheus Nunes’ 94th minute winner which puts the team one step closer to securing Champions League football next year. The club are also in the FA Cup semi-finals and can end the season with some silverware despi
  
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• Man Utd make Osimhen top target - Wednesday's gossip

  22-04-2025 23:58 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester United make Victor Osimhen their number one striking target but face competition for Matheus Cunha, while Aston Villa look set to win the race for Sverre Nypan.Manchester Unitedhave made Napoli's 26-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen,currently on loan at Galatasaray, their top striking transfer target this summer. (Mirror)Manchester United are hoping to pay Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause in instalments, with Wolves open to splitting the payments for the 25-year-old B
  
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• Pedri, Yamal And Olmo Get 8 | Barcelona Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Mallorca

  22-04-2025 23:53 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Pedri, Yamal And Olmo Get 8 | Barcelona Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs MallorcaBarcelona entertained Mallorca at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they looked to earn a positive result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club made a dominant start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.Dani Olmo opened the goal-scoring for Barca in the 46th minute. Hansi Flick’s men held their ground and earned a narrow 1-0 win in front of their home fans.Let’s take a look
  
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• Aston Villa are in pole position to sign Sverre Nypan ahead of Man City and Arsenal

  22-04-2025 23:52 via footballtoday.com
  
  Aston Villa are in pole position to sign Sverre Nypan ahead of Man City and ArsenalAston Villa are pushing to sign Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Halseth Nypan from Rosenborg ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City, The Times reports.The 18-year-old midfielder is a hot commodity. He’s one of the most sought-after talents ahead of the summer transfer window.Nypan announced himself to the rest of the continent with a breakthrough campaign in the 2023/24 season.He bagged eight goals and 10 assists i
  
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• Postecoglou Provides Spurs Injury Update Ahead of Liverpool Clash

  22-04-2025 23:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Postecoglou Provides Spurs Injury Update Ahead of Liverpool ClashLiverpool Title Charge Meets Spurs Caution Over Key InjuriesLiverpool’s march toward Premier League history takes centre stage at Anfield this weekend as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur. With Arne Slot’s side on the verge of a record-equalling 20th league crown, Sunday’s fixture could mark a defining chapter in the club’s illustrious story.Only Arsenal’s midweek clash with Crystal Palace holds the power
  
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• “I’m So Angry!” – Dejan Kulusevski Slams Spurs After Nottingham Forest Defeat

  22-04-2025 23:50 via eplindex.com
  
  “I’m So Angry!” – Dejan Kulusevski Slams Spurs After Nottingham Forest DefeatDejan Kulusevski’s Candid Criticism Highlights Deeper Issues at Tottenham HotspurThere’s an uncomfortable truth lurking beneath Tottenham Hotspur’s campaign, and it took Dejan Kulusevski — rarely one to speak out — to lay it bare in no uncertain terms. After Spurs slumped to their 18th Premier League defeat of the season, this time against Nottingham Forest, the Swed
  
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