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• Arteta will not rest players against Palace despite looming PSG tie

  22-04-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka was injured by Ipswich’s Leif Davis, who was sent off, but Mikel Arteta expects the Arsenal player to face Crystal Palace.Photograph: Joe Toth/ShutterstockMikel Arteta will not shy away from selecting key Arsenal personnel to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday in their final game before next week’s Champions League semi-final first leg even though his team are playing for little beyond pride.The meagre prize on offer is delaying Liverpool’s title celebrations but the
  
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• Jordi Alba congratulates Barcelona, backs Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or contender

  17-05-2025 08:16 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Jordi Alba congratulates Barcelona, backs Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or contenderBarcelona legend Jordi Alba has renewed his contract with Inter Miami until 2027, committing to the club until the age of 38. During events marking the extension on Friday, the former Barcelona defender was asked about his old club’s season and took the opportunity to congratulate the team managed by Hansi Flick as they completed a domestic treble.Alba happy with Barcelona’s season“I want to co
  
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• Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Latest Manchester City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

  17-05-2025 08:00 via esteemedkompany.com
  Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Latest Manchester City injury news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City take on Crystal Palace today at Wembley in the FA Cup final. Today’s match represents the only chance for Pep Guardiola’s side to claim silverware from a disappointing 24/25 season. They’ll face a quality Crystal Palace outfit, who will be desperate for victory today. Oliver Glasner’s side is a dangerous proposition, and that was on display in Manchester
  
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• Salah fires back at Liverpool fans amid Alexander-Arnold criticism, calls for respectful send-off

  17-05-2025 07:45 via footballtoday.com
  
  Salah fires back at Liverpool fans amid Alexander-Arnold criticism, calls for respectful send-offMohamed Salah has jumped to the defence of his teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, slamming Liverpool fans for their hostile treatment in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal.Since announcing that he will leave the club when his contract runs out at the end of the season, the 26-year-old has been targeted by Liverpool fans who feel betrayed by his decision.Alexander-Arnold is all but certain to join Real Madrid
  
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• Dovbyk suffers injury in training, doubtful for Milan

  17-05-2025 07:42 via romapress.net
  Dovbyk suffers injury in training, doubtful for MilanBad news for Claudio Ranieri as Roma approach the crucial match against Milan without one of their key players.As reported this morning by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, Artem Dovbyk suffered an injury during yesterday’s training session.The Ukrainian striker will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury.He is now questionable for Sunday night’s fixture vs Milan with Eldor Shomurodov ready to replace him in the line-up if
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: new Ligue 1 ball unveiled, top 5 highest-paid athletes

  17-05-2025 07:22 via onefootball.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: new Ligue 1 ball unveiled, top 5 highest-paid athletesThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.The new Ligue 1 ball 🔥The LFP and Kipsta, Decathlon's football brand, have unveiled the ball for the next Ligue 1 season. The one for Ligue 2 is the same, but in turquoise. A new design intended to be "modern and impactful", what do you think? Les nouveaux bal
  
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• 'You don't talk about the egg before the hen lays it'

  17-05-2025 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has 20 wins from 45 games in all competitions - one more on Saturday would see Palace lift their first ever major trophy [Getty Images]"You don't talk about the egg before the hen has laid it."Football managers are forever finding creative ways to divert questions and manage expectations - and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner delivered this unusual answer when asked about the prospect of winning the club's first ever major trophy.The 50-year-old Austrian, who
  
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• “He looked like he’s just come out of the academy” – Ex-Man Utd star blasts Rasmus Hojlund after woeful performance v Chelsea

  17-05-2025 07:06 via footballtoday.com
  
  “He looked like he’s just come out of the academy” – Ex-Man Utd star blasts Rasmus Hojlund after woeful performance v ChelseaManchester United suffered a demoralising 1-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a ground on which the Red Devils are yet to win in their last 12 away games.Ruben Amorim’s side was notably better in the opening exchanges but ultimately did not create and do enough to win the tie.Man Utd mustered just one shot on target and failed to create a
  
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• Concerning stats show why Man Utd must part ways with Amorim this summer

  17-05-2025 07:02 via footballtoday.com
  
  Concerning stats show why Man Utd must part ways with Amorim this summerManchester United suffered their 18th Premier League loss of the season at the hands of Chelsea yesterday. For Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim, it was his 14th in 26 league matches.Even if Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, the numbers paint a bleak picture. This is not working.Amorim has collected just 24 points in 26 Premier League games since taking charge, a miserable average of 0.92 poi
  
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• Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen set to join Real Madrid after passing medical

  17-05-2025 07:01 via footballtoday.com
  
  Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen set to join Real Madrid after passing medicalReal Madrid have won the race to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen in a £50 million deal.According to Diario Sport, the 20-year-old has completed the first part of his medical and is set to sign a five-year contract with the Spanish powerhouse.Huijsen is one of the most sought-after players on the transfer market. His debut season with Bournemouth turned the heads of many European giants.He was admired b
  
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• 🎙Pizarro: "It doesn't reflect well on us when our keeper is the standout"

  17-05-2025 06:56 via onefootball.com
  
  🎙Pizarro: "It doesn't reflect well on us when our keeper is the standout"This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.Nahuel Guzmán became the hero of the night in the first leg of the semifinal between Tigres and Toluca. However, the fact that the goalkeeper was highlighted as the "standout player" was not well received by Guido Pizarro."The fact that our goalkeeper was the standout player doesn&
  
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• Photo – Inter Milan Stars Pose For Training Match Ahead Of Serie A Clash Vs Lazio: ‘Here For The Win’

  17-05-2025 06:30 via sempreinter.com
  Photo – Inter Milan Stars Pose For Training Match Ahead Of Serie A Clash Vs Lazio: ‘Here For The Win’Inter Milan take on Lazio in Serie A this weekend.The Nerazzurri host the Biancocelesti on Sunday evening in a match that will be hugely important for both team’s ambitions.Inter Milan are hoping that Napoli slip up again as they did against Genoa last weekend. Therefore, they will be determined to take three points to capitalize on any such stumbles.Meanwhile, Lazio are s
  
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• Real Madrid shortlist Angelo Stiller as potential midfield target

  17-05-2025 05:42 via footballtoday.com
  
  Real Madrid shortlist Angelo Stiller as potential midfield targetReal Madrid have added VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller to their list of potential targets for the summer. (h/t Marca).Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is set to take over as Madrid’s head coach next month, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.The Spaniard wants to bolster the squad ahead of the Club World Cup and has prioritised signing a new midfielder.Stiller is among the top targets on his wishlist after being impressed by
  
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• Liga F round-up: Barcelona clinch title while UWCL qualification & relegation is decided

  17-05-2025 04:56 via herfootballhub.com
  
  Liga F round-up: Barcelona clinch title while UWCL qualification & relegation is decidedBarcelona sealed a sixth consecutive Liga F title with a thumping 9-0 win over Betis. The result confirmed Betis’ relegation, along with Valencia, who only picked up a point on Matchday 29. Elsewhere, Atlético Madrid secured Women’s Champions League qualification with a win over Eibar.Here, we will round up all the action from the penultimate weekend of the Liga F season, starting with
  
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• Photo – ’80 Years Of Nerazzurri Passion’: Inter Milan Wish Legendary Former President Massimo Moratti A Happy Birthday

  17-05-2025 04:30 via sempreinter.com
  Photo – ’80 Years Of Nerazzurri Passion’: Inter Milan Wish Legendary Former President Massimo Moratti A Happy BirthdayLegendary former Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti turned eighty yesterday.The son of another iconic former Nerazzurri President in the form of Angelo Moratti, Massimo Moratti spent almost twenty years at the helm.During that time, Moratti brought silverware back to Inter. This culminated in the legendary European Treble in the 2009-10 season.Inter Milan too
  
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• Real Madrid Trio Could Drive Arsenal, PSG Target to Summer Departure

  17-05-2025 02:47 via psgtalk.com
  Real Madrid Trio Could Drive Arsenal, PSG Target to Summer DeparturePSG are reportedly leading the chase for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City also monitoring the situation closely.Real Madrid are expected to shake things up this summer, and several key players from their Champions League-winning squad could be on the move. Rodrygo is one of the top names attracting attention.Per Fichajes, Madrid would be willing to part ways with the Brazilian winger if they
  
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• Video – ‘Rate The Sketch’: Inter Milan Stars Enjoy Fun Drawing Challenge

  17-05-2025 02:30 via sempreinter.com
  Video – ‘Rate The Sketch’: Inter Milan Stars Enjoy Fun Drawing ChallengeInter Milan take on Lazio in Serie A this weekend.The Nerazzurri host the Biancocelesti on Sunday evening in a match that will be hugely important for both team’s ambitions.Inter Milan are hoping that Napoli slip up again as they did against Genoa last weekend. Therefore, they will be determined to take three points to capitalize on any such stumbles.Meanwhile, Lazio are still pushing for a Champions
  
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• 🐯The Tiger returns: this is how Millonarios line up against Envigado

  17-05-2025 02:15 via onefootball.com
  
  🐯The Tiger returns: this is how Millonarios line up against EnvigadoThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.Millonarios hosts Envigado at El Campín with the great goal of reaching the top of the Liga BetPlay.
  The big news is the appearance of Radamel Falcao on the substitutes' bench, which brings the great illusion that he will have some minutes.Confirmed lineups🔵⚽ ¡Que ll
  
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• Christian Falk Shares Update on Liverpool, Dortmund Plans for Tottenham Target After PSG Exit

  17-05-2025 02:05 via psgtalk.com
  Christian Falk Shares Update on Liverpool, Dortmund Plans for Tottenham Target After PSG ExitPSG had reportedly been watching Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki, who’s also catching the eye of Liverpool and Tottenham. The 21-year-old has been in great form this season, tallying 12 goals and 19 assists in 43 games. He’s quickly establishing himself as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.Earlier, Graeme Bailey from TBR Football reported that Manchester United is among several P
  
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• Postecoglou: Spurs ‘lost a bit of belief’ in Villa loss, worrying before Europa League final

  17-05-2025 01:45 via footballtoday.com
  
  Postecoglou: Spurs ‘lost a bit of belief’ in Villa loss, worrying before Europa League finalAnge Postecoglou admitted Tottenham Hotspur “lost a bit of belief” after falling behind in Friday night’s 2-0 loss at Aston Villa – a result that underlined how bleak the end to their campaign has become.Spurs were well-organised early on despite a makeshift lineup, with Son Heung-min and Wilson Odobert creating openings and Antonin Kinsky producing a strong save to den
  
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• Record lows for Man Utd & Spurs - but who's in best shape for Bilbao?

  17-05-2025 01:17 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester United play Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday, 21 May [Getty Images]All eyes will be on Bilbao now as Manchester United and Tottenham switch focus from their disappointing domestic campaigns and try to win the Europa League.With both sides languishing in the bottom half of the table, securing a European trophy - and a place in next season's Champions League - would ensure they finish the campaign on a high.Having lost their penultimate Premier League fixtures on Friday
  
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• Ramon Menezes names Brazil U20 squad for friendlies

  17-05-2025 01:10 via onefootball.com
  
  Ramon Menezes names Brazil U20 squad for friendliesThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.The current South American champion, the Brazilian Under-20 National Team, was called up this Friday (16) by coach Ramon Menezes for three friendly matches during the FIFA June window.All 23 athletes called up will report on the 2nd.The focus is on preparing for the World Cup in this category, which will be held in Ch
  
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• Chelsea fate in own hands & Villa hope - six teams in top-five hunt

  17-05-2025 01:05 via bbc.com
  
  Marc Cucurella kept Chelsea's Champions League hopes in their own hands [Getty Images]Chelsea have Champions League qualification in their own hands and Aston Villa moved into the top five as both teams won in the Premier League on Friday.The Blues looked as if they were going to drop to sixth before Marc Cucurella's 71st-minute header earned a 1-0 win over Manchester United.Aston Villa, who would have had their fate in their hands had Cucurella not scored, beat Tottenham 2-0.Unai Emery's side a
  
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• Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd - James shines

  17-05-2025 01:04 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Just when Chelsea needed him to step up, Reece James produced.The Blues knew they had to beat Manchester United on Friday to ensure securing Champions League football was in their own hands.Their cause was not helped with a striker crisis brought on by injuries and suspension and instead it was their full-back who produced the most threat.James struck the post in the first half with a swirling effort but the technique he produced for the cross for Marc Cucurella to score the winner
  
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• PSG Target Who Manchester City Seen as Bernardo Silva Successor Confirmed to Have €70M Price

  17-05-2025 00:53 via psgtalk.com
  PSG Target Who Manchester City Seen as Bernardo Silva Successor Confirmed to Have €70M PriceMaghnes Akliouche could be on the move this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City keeping a close eye on the AS Monaco midfielder. The 23-year-old has been one of Ligue 1’s breakout stars this season and may be ready for a new challenge.Manchester United have also entered the race, according to a report from L’Équipe last month, setting up a potential battle with the
  
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• Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd - Hojlund struggles

  17-05-2025 00:45 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ruben Amorim sprung a surprise by naming a strong side for Friday's game at Chelsea with the Europa League final on the horizon.His thinking was to ensure his key players will be competitive but even though publicly he said he was happy with Rasmus Hojlund's display, he will surely have had some concerns.The striker has struggled to make his mark in the Manchester United attack and rarely troubled the Chelsea defence.With just three goals in his last 15 appearances in all competiti
  
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• 'We'll see' - Emery coy on tearful Martinez future

  17-05-2025 00:42 via bbc.com
  
  Emiliano Martinez's tears at full-time have led to speculation he could have been saying goodbye to Villa fans [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said "we will see" about Emiliano Martinez's future after the goalkeeper's tears at the end of their win over Tottenham.The 32-year-old looked emotional at full-time after Champions League-chasing Villa's 2-0 win in their last home game of the season.Martinez, a two-time winner of the Best Fifa Men's Goalkeeper award, has played 211 times for Vi
  
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• Sutton's FA Cup final & Premier League predictions v Barry Can't Swim

  17-05-2025 00:28 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]The 144th FA Cup final takes place at Wembley on Saturday - will Manchester City get their hands on the famous old trophy for the eighth time, or can Crystal Palace secure the first major silverware in their 120-year history?"I would love nothing more than for Palace to win it," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. "I've got nothing against City, but Palace have never won anything and winning the FA Cup would be huge for their fans. "Palace won the Zenith Data Systems Cup in 1991, b
  
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• Chelsea hold their ‘billion-pound’ bottle to keep Champions League destiny in own hands

  17-05-2025 00:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  Chelsea’s destiny was slipping from their grasp. They sat in sixth, the time ticking away, the verdicts that, once again, they were blue billion-pound bottle jobs growing nearer. Until the man who was one of the first of their £1.2bn spending spree, who, for a while, had looked one of the worst of them, intervened. Marc Cucurella’s goal means Chelsea are one win away, even if that one game is away at Nottingham Forest, who harbour similar aspirations of a berth in the Champions
  
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• 😳 Will CR7 stay? Al-Nassr miss Champions League 2025/26

  17-05-2025 00:16 via onefootball.com
  
  😳 Will CR7 stay? Al-Nassr miss Champions League 2025/26This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.The 2024/2025 season for Al-Nassr ends on a melancholic note.The 1-1 draw with Al-Taawon this Friday (16th) has officially left Cristiano Ronaldo’s team – who did not play – with no chance of qualifying for the next Asian Champions League.Saudi Arabia had three spots for the 2025/2026 edi
  
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