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• Athletic Club star forward doubtful for Rangers clash

  15-04-2025 19:30 via football-espana.net
  Athletic Club star forward doubtful for Rangers clashOn Thursday, Athletic Club host Rangers at San Mames in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie, and they may do so without the services of a key player.Last week, the two teams played out a goalless draw in Glasgow, with Athletic unable to break down a resilient Rangers rearguard despite having a man advantage for well over 75 minutes. That was incredibly frustrating for Los Leones, but they will still fancy their chances to p
  
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• Details of €300m Saudi Arabia deal for Barcelona star revealed

  23-04-2025 14:22 via football-espana.net
  Details of €300m Saudi Arabia deal for Barcelona star revealedWith Mohamed Salah penning a renewal with Liverpool, and Vinicius Junior set to do the same at Real Madrid, Saudi Arabia are looking for their next marquee signing. Following the departure of Neymar Junior in January back to Brazil, his former club Al-Hilal are keen to bring in a star forward.In recent days, Saudi officials traveled to Barcelona to discuss potential deals this summer, with four players very much on their radar. T
  
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• Barcelona prospect rejects Premier League to sign a renewal with €20m release clause

  23-04-2025 14:11 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona prospect rejects Premier League to sign a renewal with €20m release clauseAs officially confirmed on Tuesday, Barcelona youth prospect Tomas Marques has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2028.A part of the Juvenil A outfit this season, the 18-year-old prodigy has penned a new deal which will also see him get promoted to Barça Atletic.Marques rejects Premier League interestBuilding on the news of the renewal, Fabrizio Romano reports that Tomas Marques d
  
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• 🎥 OTD: A Liverpool cult hero produces his greatest moment

  23-04-2025 14:00 via onefootball.com
  
  🎥 OTD: A Liverpool cult hero produces his greatest momentIt's fair to say that 2011 wasn't a vintage time to be a Liverpool fan.Roy Hodgson had been sacked at the start of the year with club legend Kenny Dalglish coming back as manager.But amongst the gloom there was some light in the shape of cult hero Maxi Rodríguez.The Argentina international was loved at Anfield during his two years and arguably his greatest performance came on this day 14 years ago.Maxi with a hat-trick at An
  
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• Manchester City interested in Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez

  23-04-2025 13:58 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Manchester City interested in Bournemouth left-back Milos KerkezPremier League champions Manchester City are interested in a summer transfer for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, according to reports.The left-back position at the Etihad Stadium has been problematic for Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff for several seasons, despite the immense success seen by the club and strong performances put in by those in the role.A host of names have operated regularly for City in the position despite
  
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• Milan double target for 2025-26 in Coppa Italia derby vs. Inter

  23-04-2025 13:51 via football-italia.net
  Milan double target for 2025-26 in Coppa Italia derby vs. InterMilan will have a high motivation to qualify for the Coppa Italia Final, even to play in next year’s Supercoppa Italiana, and to keep their Europa League qualification hopes alive.Sergio Conceiçao discussed Milan’s motivation against their city rivals, Inter, during a pre-match press conference on Tuesday.Earning a chance to win a second trophy this season and ending the campaign without defeats against the Nerazzu
  
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• Relegated Leicester weigh up next move with manager talks planned

  23-04-2025 13:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Relegated Leicester weigh up next move with manager talks plannedVan Nistelrooy on the Brink as Leicester Relegation Prompts Search for New DirectionCollapse That Demands AccountabilityThere are defeats, and then there are the kind of spirals that rewrite club history in the most damning terms. Leicester City’s relegation—sealed with a limp 1-0 defeat to Liverpool—was not just the end of their Premier League stay; it was an indictment of a season where structure, spirit and sta
  
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• Molby On Trent’s LFC Future: “I’ve been speaking to people at Real Madrid”

  23-04-2025 13:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Molby On Trent’s LFC Future: “I’ve been speaking to people at Real Madrid”Contract Silence from Alexander-Arnold Raises EyebrowsTrent Alexander-Arnold’s return to the Liverpool lineup was as timely as it was decisive, but the bigger question looms: is he staying? In the latest Molby on the Spot for Anfield Index, Jan Molby gave his unfiltered perspective on the swirling contract rumours. When discussing Trent’s post-match demeanor, Molby noted, “He could
  
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• Barcelona president’s latest revenue strategy: Matchday parking at Spotify Camp Nou

  23-04-2025 13:49 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona president’s latest revenue strategy: Matchday parking at Spotify Camp NouAs construction on the new Spotify Camp Nou progresses, FC Barcelona are preparing to launch a fresh economic initiative: the rental of underground parking spaces on matchdays.The revamped stadium will feature 3,000 spaces available for hire, providing a new income stream for the club.Laporta the driving forceAccording to Cronica Global (h/t SPORT), Barcelona president Joan Laporta is driving this initiative
  
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• Predicted Teams Getafe-Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti weighs up rotations ahead of Copa del Rey final

  23-04-2025 13:47 via football-espana.net
  Predicted Teams Getafe-Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti weighs up rotations ahead of Copa del Rey finalReal Madrid do not have a comfortable tie ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on Saturday which will allow them to rest on their laurels, with Getafe awaiting them at the Coliseum on Wednesday night. Jose Bordalas’ side have drawn with Barcelona and beaten Atletico Madrid at home this season already.Los Blancos are already without Kylian Mbappe, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal and
  
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• 🏆 Champions 25/26, extra time scrapped? Three possible changes 🧨

  23-04-2025 13:45 via onefootball.com
  
  🏆 Champions 25/26, extra time scrapped? Three possible changes 🧨This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.With the first edition of the new 36-team Champions League drawing to a close, clubs are discussing possible changes to the regulations.According to information gathered by BILD, the UEFA committee will meet in Munich on May 30th to consider 3 major changes to be implemented from the next
  
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• Real Madrid extend veteran duo’s contracts until July to enable Club World Cup participation

  23-04-2025 13:44 via madriduniversal.com
  Real Madrid extend veteran duo’s contracts until July to enable Club World Cup participationThe game against Arsenal exposed the flaws in Real Madrid’s squad and the departments where they continue to fall short in terms of clarity.It is glaringly clear that the men in white need reinforcements in defence and midfield next summer, but the board are reportedly reluctant to splash the cash given the limited options in terms of players who can leave.Only three players, moreover, end the
  
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• Inter-Milan, 3️⃣ reasons why both can reach the final 🔥

  23-04-2025 13:43 via onefootball.com
  
  Inter-Milan, 3️⃣ reasons why both can reach the final 🔥This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.Inter and Milan are up against each other again, for the fifth time this year. The last derby of 2024/25 will decide who among the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri will join Bologna in the Coppa Italia final, provided Empoli doesn't pull off a miracle in the return leg at Dall'Ara (the first leg ended
  
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• 🎥 OTD: Lionel Messi produces a Clásico moment for the ages

  23-04-2025 13:42 via onefootball.com
  
  🎥 OTD: Lionel Messi produces a Clásico moment for the agesIt's exactly eight years since one of El Clásico's most iconic moments.Lionel Messi's record-breaking career at Barcelona brought plenty of indelible memories against Real Madrid.But one of the very best came on this day in 2017.✅ A dramatic late winner.✅ An iconic celebration. #OnThisDay in 2017, Messi was decisive in #ElClasico at the Santiago Bernabeu! 💙🌟❤️#LaLigaSantander
  
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• Manchester City receive initial green light over Ederson replacement – Agent pushing to seal transfer

  23-04-2025 13:40 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Manchester City receive initial green light over Ederson replacement – Agent pushing to seal transferEtihad Stadium officials may have received their first positive indication over a blockbuster summer transfer that may spark the end of Ederson’s Manchester City stay.The ageing Brazilian shot-stopper has been nothing short of a revolutionary player for both Manchester City and arguably the wider Premier League, influencing the way goalkeeping has been perceived in English football si
  
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• Man City's season can still be 'successful'

  23-04-2025 13:40 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Michael Brown believes that winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League would still represent a successful season for Manchester City.Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, the former City midfielder said: "If you end on that trophy in the FA Cup final, then yes [it's a successful season]. I am there at the weekend. It's going to be another difficult game."To finish third would be a positive and then it is going to be all eyes on what happens next for City. How can
  
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• Getting rid of Moyes 'still the right decision'

  23-04-2025 13:34 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Sun journalist Jack Rosser still believes West Ham were right to get rid of David Moyes at the end of last season.The Hammers are 17th in the table under Graham Potter, whereas last season the club finished ninth.Since starting a second spell at Everton in January, Moyes has taken the club to 13th in the table, winning five and drawing six of his 14 league games.Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast to preview West Ham's game at Brighton on Saturday, Rosser sa
  
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• Caretaker bosses all round as Cardiff fight for survival

  23-04-2025 13:34 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]It will be a case of caretaker bosses all round as Cardiff City attempt to save themselves from relegation to League One over the next two weekends.Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is attempting to find his feet in the Cardiff dugout, having been parachuted in for their final three games of a miserable season following the departure of Omer Riza.Ramsey's brief spell as interim manager began with a home draw against Oxford United on Monday, which leaves Cardiff deep in trouble heading int
  
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• Chelsea leading race for €60m Real Madrid target – clause to be activated

  23-04-2025 13:31 via football-espana.net
  Chelsea leading race for €60m Real Madrid target – clause to be activatedReal Madrid have suffered greatly in defence this season, with David Alaba yet to get back to their best, and Eder Militao missing most of the season through a cruciate ligament injury. Despite the rise of Raul Asencio, Los Blancos feel they could do with getting younger at the position.Enter Dean Huijsen. The Bournemouth centre-back was on their radar in January, having tried to recruit him several years ago, an
  
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• Europe was 'always the end goal' for United, says Middleton

  23-04-2025 13:28 via bbc.com
  
  Glenn Middleton says Dundee United always believed they could challenge for Europe this season despite being the Premiership new boys.The Tangerines occupy fourth place with five games remaining and a top-five finish is highly unlikely to be enough to secure European football."We had a meeting on the very first day of pre-season and we set realistic targets for ourselves and I think the gaffer won't mind me saying now Europe was always the end goal in terms of where we thought we could maybe pus
  
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• Roma Scheduling Chaos Adds Further Selection Headache For Inzaghi Ahead Of Inter Milan Vs AC Milan Coppa Italia Showdown

  23-04-2025 13:25 via sempreinter.com
  Roma Scheduling Chaos Adds Further Selection Headache For Inzaghi Ahead Of Inter Milan Vs AC Milan Coppa Italia ShowdownThe chaos around the scheduling of this weekend’s match against Roma is another selection headache for Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi against AC Milan.This is highlighted in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi will have to balance a number of fixtures in the next week.There is this e
  
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• Eni Aluko says standing up to Joey Barton has damaged her punditry career

  23-04-2025 13:21 via independent.co.uk
  
  Eni Aluko says her career in broadcasting has taken a hit due to her ongoing libel claim against Joey Barton.The former England striker was targeted by ex-footballer Barton on social media, accusing her of “playing the race card” in light of comments Aluko made in 2020 which appeared to criticise people placed on the government’s furlough scheme.The High Court ruled in favour of Aluko after the initial stage of her libel claim against the former Newcastle and Manchester City mi
  
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• A deeper look at Juventus’ tactical evolution under Tudor

  23-04-2025 13:20 via football-italia.net
  A deeper look at Juventus’ tactical evolution under TudorIgor Tudor’s arrival at Juventus in March 2025 marked a decisive tactical shift from the approach of his predecessor, Thiago Motta. The Croatian manager has rapidly implemented his own philosophy, introducing both structural and stylistic changes aimed at reinvigorating a side that had suffered a mid-season collapse.The Bianconeri are unbeaten with the Croatian tactician at the helm, having collected wins over Genoa and Lecce a
  
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• Ibrahima Konaté’s contract negotiations with Liverpool lacking progress amid PSG interest

  23-04-2025 13:15 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Ibrahima Konaté’s contract negotiations with Liverpool lacking progress amid PSG interestIn an interview with The Anfield Index, David Lynch revealed that there is a ‘lack of encouragement’ surrounding a potential contract extension for Ibrahima Konaté (25) at Liverpool. The former RB Leipzig centre-back’s contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of next season. In a month where Liverpool have signed Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to
  
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• American billionaire joins Everton’s ownership group with hope of new investment

  23-04-2025 13:14 via independent.co.uk
  
  The American billionaire Christopher Sarofim has joined Everton’s ownership group as they look to bring in more investors.Sarofim, chairman of the global investment manager Fayez Sarofim & Co, will be Board Observer at Everton after becoming part of Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited.New owners The Friedkin Group bought Everton from Farhad Moshiri via Roundhouse, an entity within TFG, and will continue to run the club.Sarofim, a former Goldman Sachs analyst, has almost four decades of
  
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• Club Brugge v Union St Gilloise Preview: Jan Breydel to host key clash in the Belgian Pro League title race

  23-04-2025 13:13 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Club Brugge v Union St Gilloise Preview: Jan Breydel to host key clash in the Belgian Pro League title raceTwo inform sides are set to go head to head on Thursday night in the Pro League. Club Brugge’s 5-0 win over Gent propelled them to the top of the Pro League, while Union St Gilloise are just two points behind them following their huge win over Genk last weekend. Club, as a result of their own victory over Genk two match days ago, now have the path to title number 20 in their own hands
  
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• 'Merthyr can go as far as people want'

  23-04-2025 13:06 via bbc.com
  
  Merthyr Town are the only Welsh club in the men's English non-league pyramid [Becky Handley]Manager Paul Michael says Merthyr Town are ready to compete at a higher level next season as the Martyrs build towards achieving their long-term dream of reaching the English Football League (EFL).Merthyr will play in the sixth tier of the English pyramid – either the National League North of South – in 2025-26 having clinched the Southern Premier League South title on Monday.Their success com
  
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• Real Madrid risk missing out on top target as Chelsea ready to trigger €60m release clause

  23-04-2025 13:04 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Real Madrid risk missing out on top target as Chelsea ready to trigger €60m release clauseDean Huijsen has emerged as Real Madrid’s top target to strengthen the defensive department heading into the next season.The Spanish capital giants realise the need to reinforce the centre-back position given the problems faced this season and the 20-year-old Bournemouth starlet has become a key target.The young centre-half, for his part, is also understood to be keen on making the move to the Sa
  
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• Ex RB Leipzig Star Aims To Prove He’s The Future With Start In Inter Milan Vs AC Milan Coppa Italia Clash

  23-04-2025 13:04 via sempreinter.com
  Ex RB Leipzig Star Aims To Prove He’s The Future With Start In Inter Milan Vs AC Milan Coppa Italia ClashJosep Martinez is aiming to prove that he is the future of Inter Milan with a start in this evening’s Coppa Italia clash with AC Milan.This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.Goalkeeper Josep Martinez has started all of Inter’s matches in the Coppa Italia so far this season.The former RB Leipzig keeper start
  
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• ‘We need to show a reaction’ – Chelsea have to bounce back says Bompastor

  23-04-2025 13:04 via fawslfulltime.co.uk
  
  ‘We need to show a reaction’ – Chelsea have to bounce back says BompastorChelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor is looking for a positive reaction from her side when they face Crystal Palace at Kingsmeadow this evening.The Blues were defeated for just the second time in Bompastor’s tenure as they went down 4-1 to FC Barcelona in a UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final, first leg tie on Sunday.Chelsea must now look to recover quickly from that heavy loss and head coac
  
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