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• Atletico Madrid open talks with leading Premier League defender

  05-04-2025 18:47 via football-espana.net
  Atletico Madrid open talks with leading Premier League defenderAtletico Madrid should be set for another busy summer transfer window in 2025, as they to close the gap to Barcelona and Real Madrid next season. Diego Simeone is keen for a new high-quality defender to be added to his squad, and at this stage, their leading target is a player that is tailor-made for Los Colchoneros.Atleti will part ways with Cesar Azpilicueta and Axel Witsel at the end of the season, and with Clement Lenglet also se
  
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• Lukaku sets unprecedented goal involvements record under Conte at Napoli

  15-04-2025 10:38 via football-italia.net
  Lukaku sets unprecedented goal involvements record under Conte at NapoliRomelu Lukaku’s first season at Napoli under Antonio Conte is reshaping his attacking game like never before, as the Belgium international evolves into more than just a traditional target man.While the former Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter boss was eager to bring in a striker capable of capitalising on his side’s quick transitions, the rest of the Partenopei are also benefiting from Lukaku’s hold-up play and
  
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• Juventus plan three big summer transfer hits with Osimhen, Lookman and Tonali

  15-04-2025 10:32 via football-italia.net
  Juventus plan three big summer transfer hits with Osimhen, Lookman and TonaliJuventus are reportedly planning to land three big hitters during the summer transfer window, but are not looking for another overhaul in the playing staff after a series of high-profile arrivals in 2024.Here are the areas where the Old Lady will look to improve and who they want to bring in.Juventus plan three big summer transfer hits According to Tuesday’s reports from Tuttosport, Juventus are looking to br
  
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• Selles has 'competitors' up for fight

  15-04-2025 10:22 via bbc.com
  
  [PA Media]Hull manager Ruben Selles said he has the squad to compete for Championship survival after a late goal from Abu Kamara earned the Tigers a 1-1 draw with Coventry.Hull are three points above the relegation zone with four matches remaining and have scored just 41 goals in 42 Championship matches.But Selles is confident of success. He told BBC Radio Humberside: "Coventry have been particularly good since Frank Lampard took over and we knew it would be a difficult game."We managed to be co
  
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• Barcelona want to avoid contract termination of exit-bound La Masia graduate

  15-04-2025 10:22 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona want to avoid contract termination of exit-bound La Masia graduateAfter three months without playing, Ansu Fati has recently returned to Barcelona matchday squads. Hansi Flick even granted the forward a few minutes on the pitch against Borussia Dortmund as a reward for his efforts in training.However, it is clear that the 22-year-old attacker will see very limited action for the remainder of the season as he remains on the periphery of the manager’s plans.As such, Fati and his ca
  
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• Newcastle news conference with Tindall as Howe recovers from pneumonia - latest

  15-04-2025 10:19 via bbc.com
  
  Newcastle news conference with assistant manager Jason TindallManager Eddie Howe is recovering in hospital having been diagnosed with pneumoniaTindall was in charge in Sunday's 4-1 win over Manchester UnitedThe club issued a statement on Monday with Howe thanking 'everyone connected with Newcastle' and paid tribute to 'our incredible NHS'Newcastle face Crystal Palace in their Premier League game-in-hand on Wednesday (19:30 BST)Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111
  
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• ‘Not true’ – Former Real Madrid coach denies fallout with Cristiano Ronaldo after sudden exit

  15-04-2025 10:13 via madriduniversal.com
  ‘Not true’ – Former Real Madrid coach denies fallout with Cristiano Ronaldo after sudden exitFormer Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has cleared the air about his short-lived spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, offering clarity on the actual reasons behind his exit. It is to be noted that the Spanish coach was dismissed just seven months after taking charge of the club in 2015. Speaking about his term, he strongly denied the long-standing rumour that his exit had anything
  
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• Laws backs Hillsborough memorial at Forest ground

  15-04-2025 10:10 via bbc.com
  
  Brian Laws was part of the Nottingham Forest team at Hillsborough in 1989 [BBC]It is not too late for Nottingham Forest to install a permanent memorial to those people who died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster because the "panic and trauma" of the tragedy will never be forgotten, former defender Brian Laws has said.Laws was playing for Forest in the FA Cup semi-final in 1989 when a crush in the Leppings Lane of Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool supp
  
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• McTominay has already beaten best ever Manchester United season with Napoli

  15-04-2025 10:06 via football-italia.net
  McTominay has already beaten best ever Manchester United season with NapoliAfter hitting a brace during Napoli’s 3-0 win over Empoli in Serie A on Monday night, Scott McTominay has already improved upon his best ever season at Manchester United, and has now moved into double figures for league goal contributions.McTominay beats best ever seasonal goal tallyTwo former Manchester United players were the stars of the show for Napoli as they closed the gap between themselves and Inter at the t
  
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• FEATURE | The biggest UEFA Champions League comebacks

  15-04-2025 10:04 via getfootball.eu
  
  FEATURE | The biggest UEFA Champions League comebacksThe UEFA Champions League has seen its fair share of comebacks in recent years and with last year’s finalists Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund needing to overturn substantial deficits, Get Football looks at some of the greatest Champions League turnarounds.Paris Saint-Germain (4) 1-6 (0) Barcelona – 2016/17 Round of 16A 4-0 demolition by Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes with goals from Angel Di Maria (2), Julian Draxler
  
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• Ousmane Dembele: ‘Messi is the best ever, but PSG is where I have the most fun’

  15-04-2025 10:02 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele: ‘Messi is the best ever, but PSG is where I have the most fun’Ousmane Dembele is currently enjoying the best run of form of his career. Under Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain, the French winger has truly found his rhythm, recording an impressive 32 goals and 10 assists in just 41 appearances across all competitions. To put things in perspective, the winger’s form is nothing short of a spectacle, and this has come a couple of seasons after he decide
  
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• Report: Man United keen on £14.6m-a-year powerhouse who switched agents recently

  15-04-2025 09:55 via caughtoffside.com
  Report: Man United keen on £14.6m-a-year powerhouse who switched agents recentlyManchester United are reportedly interested in signing the experienced Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka at the end of the season.The 30-year-old has a contract with the German club until 2026, and he is not keen on an early exit, according to Christian Falk.It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can convince him to join the club. They could use a powerful presence like him in the middle of the
  
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• Police investigate incident at Portsmouth match

  15-04-2025 09:55 via bbc.com
  
  Portsmouth defender Rob Atkinson scored twice to seal a point for the home side against Derby [Rex Features]Hampshire Police are investigating after objects were thrown at an assistant referee in Portsmouth's Championship game with Derby County on Saturday. Objects, including a soft drink bottle, were thrown by a spectator in Fratton Park's North Stand towards the official in the 74th minute of the 2-2 draw. The club made an announcement over the stadium's public address system condemning the be
  
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• McTominay impresses Italian media with first Napoli brace: ‘Lord of midfield’

  15-04-2025 09:51 via football-italia.net
  McTominay impresses Italian media with first Napoli brace: ‘Lord of midfield’Scott McTominay got back on the scoresheet after more than two months, at a crucial time for Napoli, who needed a win over Empoli not to lose ground from leaders Inter in a fiercely contested Scudetto race.The former Manchester United midfielder had gone six Serie A games without a goal but reminded everyone of his value to Antonio Conte’s side by netting his first brace for the Partenopei and setting
  
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• Liverpool Set to Battle Everton in the Race to Sign 17-year-old Wonderkid – Report

  15-04-2025 09:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Liverpool Set to Battle Everton in the Race to Sign 17-year-old Wonderkid – ReportLiverpool and Everton Go Head-to-Head for Sunderland’s Chris Rigg: Premier League Giants Eye England’s Next Midfield StarIn a development that could shape the future of English football’s midfield landscape, both Liverpool and Everton are poised to compete for the signature of Sunderland’s 17-year-old prodigy Chris Rigg. According to iNews, the midfielder has caught the attention of nu
  
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• Inzaghi ready to sign new Inter contract with wage increase after Bayern

  15-04-2025 09:49 via football-italia.net
  Inzaghi ready to sign new Inter contract with wage increase after BayernTuesday’s reports claim that Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi is ready to put pen to paper on a new and improved contract extension that will run until the summer of 2028 after the team’s upcoming Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich.Reports Inzaghi ready to sign new Inter contractAccording to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter and their head coach have agreed terms for a new co
  
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• Kyle Walker set for Manchester City return as hopes fade of permanent AC Milan transfer

  15-04-2025 09:45 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Kyle Walker set for Manchester City return as hopes fade of permanent AC Milan transferKyle Walker is expected to be back at Manchester City at the end of his ongoing loan spell at AC Milan after fracturing an elbow in training recently, as per a new report.The 34-year-old will enter the final 12 months of his Manchester City contract this summer and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported recently there is no future for the Sheffield-born defender at the Etihad Stadium.Walker was deemed surpl
  
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• Coventry's Torp to miss remaining games

  15-04-2025 09:43 via bbc.com
  
  Danish midfielder Victor Torp was injured against Portsmouth earler this month[Getty Images]Coventry City midfielder Victor Torp will miss the remaining matches of the season with an ankle injury.Torp, 25, went off on a stretcher midway through the first half of the recent 1-0 win at home to Portsmouth and scans have revealed ligament damage.Meanwhile, the club are unsure when Ephron Mason-Clark and Bobby Thomas will be able to return from their respective injuries. "Victor Torp has done his ank
  
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• Watch: Legendary Real Madrid keeper rolls back the years with double save in Legends El Clasico

  15-04-2025 09:40 via madriduniversal.com
  Watch: Legendary Real Madrid keeper rolls back the years with double save in Legends El ClasicoReal Madrid and Barcelona legends reignited their rivalry in Mexico. The match, hosted by Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca, ended 2-2 after regular time, but Real Madrid ended victorious on penalties.It is to be noted that while the match had many moments of nostalgia, it was Iker Casillas who stole the show during the contest. The 43-year-old proved to the fans that he has certainly not lost his to
  
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• Arsenal eyeing €65m-70m-rated star whose agent was in England recently, Andrea Berta a fan

  15-04-2025 09:35 via caughtoffside.com
  Arsenal eyeing €65m-70m-rated star whose agent was in England recently, Andrea Berta a fanArsenal are looking to improve their attacking unit at the end of the season, and they have identified Viktor Gyokeres as a potential target. The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world, and he has 44 goals to his name this season. The Sporting CP star has 11 assists as well.According to Fabrizio Romano, the player’s agents were in England earlier this mo
  
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• Today’s Papers: McNapoli, Inzaghi takes over Inter, Leao future

  15-04-2025 09:31 via football-italia.net
  Today’s Papers: McNapoli, Inzaghi takes over Inter, Leao futureLa Gazzetta dello Sport Mister Europa Inzaghi has taken over InterSimone has convinced the supporters and club. Now ready until 2028. And against Bayern, aiming for the semi-final.Barca and PSG hope to get the job done. For Real, comeback or bustNapoli correct response McTominay and Lukaku beat Emopli. Conte at -3 from the Nerazzurri and the lead againLeao the future Goals, assist and grit. The message to Ra
  
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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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• Exclusive: Tottenham chasing experienced PSG star but face tough competition

  15-04-2025 09:26 via caughtoffside.com
  Exclusive: Tottenham chasing experienced PSG star but face tough competitionTottenham have had a disastrous season in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou.Their latest defeat against Wolves once again showed that they lack quality and experience in the team.They are currently 15th in the Premier League standings after playing 32 games and they might be on course for their worst ever finish in the competition.However, Ange Postecoglou is ready to address the issues facing his squad in the su
  
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• “It’s between Man United and Chelsea”: Romano reveals where 14-G/A forward could end up

  15-04-2025 09:23 via caughtoffside.com
  “It’s between Man United and Chelsea”: Romano reveals where 14-G/A forward could end upIpswich Town striker Liam Delap has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season, and he is likely to join a bigger club in the summer.According to Fabrizio Romano, the player is likely to join either Manchester United or Chelsea in the summer. Other European clubs are keen on securing his signature as well, but it seems that the Premier League giants are currently in p
  
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• Stats – Barcelona hold every advantage ahead of Borussia Dortmund clash

  15-04-2025 09:20 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Stats – Barcelona hold every advantage ahead of Borussia Dortmund clashDespite beating Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has asked for caution for the return leg. Despite that, though, Barcelona can afford to be optimistic. This is because, beyond the advantage, there are notable statistics that are in their favour. To begin with, it must be noted that the 4-0 result is the biggest margin of victory eve
  
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• Concacaf opposes 64-team World Cup plans for 2030

  15-04-2025 09:20 via bbc.com
  
  The 2030 World Cup will be held in six nations across three continents [Getty Images]Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has criticised a proposal to expand the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams. The plans, put forward by South American governing body Conmebol, have also drawn opposition from Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).The tournament will be hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, after the opening matches are held in Argentina, Paraguay and Urug
  
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• Aston Villa v PSG prediction: Can Unai Emery’s men fight back at Villa Park?

  15-04-2025 09:05 via independent.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa v PSG tips:Villa to win and BTTS (PSG to go through on aggregate) – 9/2 William HillDoue to score at any time at Villa Park – 10/3 UnibetAston Villa host Paris St-Germain on Tuesday looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead in Paris before goals from Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes gave the French side the lead.That defeat ended a run of seven straight wins for Unai Emery’
  
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• ‘It’s going to be a challenge’ – Arsenal boss Slegers previews Leicester City test

  15-04-2025 09:05 via fawslfulltime.co.uk
  
  ‘It’s going to be a challenge’ – Arsenal boss Slegers previews Leicester City testArsenal head coach Renée Slegers says that she expects her side to face a Leicester City team that are full of fight at the Emirates Stadium this evening.The Gunners play host to The Foxes in their latest Barclays Women’s Super League fixture in N7.Leicester City are yet to win on the road this season but they have been in good form of late and Arsenal boss Slegers is expecting
  
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• Joan Laporta fuels excitement over Barcelona’s treble hopes – ‘Everything is possible’

  15-04-2025 09:00 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Joan Laporta fuels excitement over Barcelona’s treble hopes – ‘Everything is possible’Barcelona president Joan Laporta, currently in Dortmund, spoke ahead of his team’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg, firmly stating that there are enough reasons to achieve a treble this season Having secured an impressive 4-0 victory at home in the first leg, Barça hold a superior advantage going into the match in Germany. Despite that, Laporta is ke
  
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• Five Real Madrid stars one booking away from missing semi-final if booked against Arsenal

  15-04-2025 09:00 via madriduniversal.com
  Five Real Madrid stars one booking away from missing semi-final if booked against ArsenalAs Real Madrid prepare for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal, everything is far from straightforward, as they are dealing with several problems both on and off the pitch.To begin with, the daunting 0-3 loss from the first leg in London is much more than a mountain to climb. Real Madrid are in a position where they must score at least three goals just to take the
  
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