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• Bukayo Saka return plan hinted ahead of Real Madrid showdown

  28-03-2025 20:40 via football-espana.net
  Bukayo Saka return plan hinted ahead of Real Madrid showdownArsenal have received a major squad boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League battles with Real Madrid next month.The Gunners powered into the last eight of the competition after a dominant 9-3 last 16 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven.Their reward for that is a quarter final double header against the defending European champions, after Los Blancos dug deep to edge out a controversial penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid.Arsenal&rs
  
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• Eddie Howe returns to work at Newcastle after hospital stay with pneumonia

  24-04-2025 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle fans display a banner of Eddie Howe at a recent game during his absence.Photograph: Ryan Browne/ProSports/ShutterstockNewcastle have said Eddie Howe has returned to work after a period in hospital with pneumonia. The manager was admitted to hospital two Fridays ago and missed three matches.“Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training centre,” a club statement read. “Eddie had recently been hospitali
  
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• OGC Nice captain Dante ruled out of PSG encounter

  24-04-2025 10:43 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  OGC Nice captain Dante ruled out of PSG encounterOGC Nice captain Dante (41) has been ruled out of OGC Nice’s meeting against Paris Saint-Germain on Friday night with a knee issue, AFP understands. Dante also missed last Sunday’s match against SCO Angers. The Brazilian sustained the injury to his right knee during Saturday’s training session. Tests taken earlier this week showed that he would not be able to feature against PSG either. Dante has had previous with
  
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• “They will take the money” – Chelsea owners plan to cash in on star player, claims ex-Blue

  24-04-2025 10:42 via caughtoffside.com
  “They will take the money” – Chelsea owners plan to cash in on star player, claims ex-BlueChelsea’s current owners do not care about winning the Premier League and will cash in on a star player like Cole Palmer if they get the opportunity.That’s according to former Blues defender Frank Leboeuf, who insists that Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali only care about making money.Chelsea were hugely successful under previous owner Roman Abramovich, but the club have gone in a
  
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• Manchester City’s Ederson keen on Al-Ittihad move

  24-04-2025 10:34 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Manchester City’s Ederson keen on Al-Ittihad moveManchester City’s No.1, Ederson (31), is keen on a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Ederson has been a big part of Manchester City’s recent golden age, however, the Brazilian has suffered with form and fitness this season. Collectively, the Cityzens have had a difficult campaign and whilst the club do look set to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions L
  
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• Fullkrug's comments 'just the tip of the iceberg'

  24-04-2025 10:34 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In some ways, Graham Potter's start at West Ham has gone under the radar because the bottom three have been as bad as they are and we have the storyline of Wolves becoming one of the form sides in the division.It is not necessarily a wasted season, but it is a hugely disappointing one for the supporters. With the players that signed, there would have been a belief this team could be half decent again.They won the Conference League and were pushing for Champions League spots. W
  
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• Marseille pay tribute to Pope Francis in Vatican visit

  24-04-2025 10:32 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Marseille pay tribute to Pope Francis in Vatican visitAccording to a report from L’Équipe, a delegation from Olympique de Marseille visited the Vatican on Wednesday evening to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday morning. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi and the club president, Pablo Longoria, laid a wreath in honour of the pope. The Marseille squad is currently in Rome following De Zerbi’s decision to move the team’s operations to his homeland f
  
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• 'Villa tasted Champions League - but silverware gives truly iconic moments'

  24-04-2025 10:32 via bbc.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]Aston Villa fans and players will want to bounce back after the last-gasp defeat at Manchester City.They are trying desperately to get into the Champions League - but they still will be after Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace. Villa will want a chance to lift the trophy. We saw with Newcastle what seeing your team lift silverware can mean to supporters and sometimes it is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. At times, it is maybe taken for granted in this modern age o
  
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• 'Pinch yourself moments - but Forest must focus fully on league and FA Cup'

  24-04-2025 10:31 via bbc.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]Nottingham Forest's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City is a game of contrasting styles.City are not a team known for going on quick breaks and Forest are not a side that keeps a lot of possession. However, they have both ended up being in similar positions in the league, so both systems can work.In terms of how they go up against each other, I think there is a lot to be said about the value of that first goal.From a Forest standpoint, taking a lead will give the confide
  
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• Roma make Svilar, Ndicka, Koné untouchable

  24-04-2025 10:30 via romapress.net
  Roma make Svilar, Ndicka, Koné untouchableRoma are working towards greater stability for the club’s long-term future.The Giallorossi club has set in motion to strengthen the squad ahead of next year: while Paulo Dybala and Leandro Paredes have already renewed and Mile Svilar is close to signing, it is being evaluated who could leave and who will stay.According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the team is certainly considering giving up someone especially in case of non-participation in t
  
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• Huijsen 'definitely one you would take at Newcastle' - Anderson

  24-04-2025 10:30 via bbc.com
  [Getty Images]On Wednesday, our senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel reported Newcastle United are one of four clubs interested in Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen.The 20-year-old joined the Cherries from Juventus last summer on a six-year deal for an initial £12.8m with possible add-ons.Now a clutch of Premier League clubs are targeting the youngster - and the Magpies' pursuit has got the seal of approval from former Newcastle United defender John Anderson."I thought he was excel
  
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• How do Europe's title races stand?

  24-04-2025 10:23 via bbc.com
  [Getty Images]Liverpool are on the verge of being crowned Premier League champions in England, but how do the other title races across Europe stand? England internationals Harry Kane, Eric Dier and Jordan Henderson are closing in on their first titles with their respective clubs, while Scotland's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour are locked in a race for the Scudetto.BBC Sport takes a look at how things stand across the German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and French leagues. Unlike the P
  
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• Exclusive: Man Utd make contact over signing 20 G/A star, his club already have replacement lined up

  24-04-2025 10:21 via caughtoffside.com
  Exclusive: Man Utd make contact over signing 20 G/A star, his club already have replacement lined upManchester United are making moves to strengthen their attacking options this summer, with multiple targets being looked at.As well as numerous reports about Matheus Cunha to Man Utd progressing well and looking likely, CaughtOffside also understand that Jean-Philippe Mateta is one of the club’s top targets.Initial contact has been made with the Crystal Palace striker, who scored a superb go
  
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• Gossip: Farke's reward for promotion - the sack?

  24-04-2025 10:13 via bbc.com
  [BBC]Leeds are considering sacking manager Daniel Farke despite the German securing promotion back to the Premier League. (Mail)The side could also lose 28-year-old Dominican Republic defender Junior Firpo to Spanish side Real Betis this summer. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)Want more? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• What Two PSG Threats Could End Arsenal’s Champions League Dream

  24-04-2025 10:03 via psgtalk.com
  What Two PSG Threats Could End Arsenal’s Champions League DreamArsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will go into next Tuesday’s first leg on the back of draws, but one Arsenal player says the team is expecting a much different showing against the French side.PSG looked set for a win on Tuesday after Vitinha gave them a one-goal lead, but FC Nantes found an equalizer late to snatch a point from the newly crowned Ligue 1 champions.Arsenal had a similar story on Wednesday, drawing 2-2 with C
  
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• Coppa Italia: Bologna vs Empoli – probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  24-04-2025 10:01 via football-italia.net
  Coppa Italia: Bologna vs Empoli – probable line-ups and where to watch on TVBologna aim to reach Milan in the Coppa Italia Final as they host Empoli in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal after a 3-0 away win in the reverse fixture.It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Stadio Dall’Ara.The Rossoblu already beat the Tuscans 3-0 earlier this month, so they need one final push to reach Milan in the Final, which will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on May 14.Ismaj
  
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• Arsenal confident of beating Real Madrid to one of their top summer targets – report

  24-04-2025 10:00 via madriduniversal.com
  Arsenal confident of beating Real Madrid to one of their top summer targets – reportArsenal are intensifying their efforts to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer, even as Real Madrid continue to maintain interest in the Spaniard. According to Fichajes, the Premier League giants remain committed to their belief that the midfielder will be one of their marquee signings in the upcoming window. It is said that while speculation in Madrid grows, Arsenal have already i
  
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• Arsenal ready to offer €65 million for Barcelona mainstay as Chelsea continue to circle

  24-04-2025 09:57 via barcauniversal.com
  Arsenal ready to offer €65 million for Barcelona mainstay as Chelsea continue to circleBarcelona defender Jules Kounde has found himself at the centre of fresh transfer speculation, with English giants Arsenal preparing a €65 million bid for the French international, according to Mundo Deportivo. After a strong season that has reinforced his importance to the Blaugrana under Hansi Flick, Kounde is now attracting serious interest from the Premier League once again.It must be noted
  
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• What Liverpool need to win the Premier League title on Sunday

  24-04-2025 09:56 via independent.co.uk
  Liverpool are within touching distance of securing the Premier League title but Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night delayed the victory parade until at least the weekend.Had the Gunners lost, then the title would mathematically have been heading to Anfield but, despite Jean-Philippe Mateta’s sublime finish snatching a 2-2 draw for Palace, Arsenal narrowed the gap to 12 points with four games to go.Liverpool’s victory over Leicester City last weekend had moved
  
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• “Twice now that’s happened” – Martin Keown notices worrying thing that’s “crept in” at Arsenal recently

  24-04-2025 09:55 via caughtoffside.com
  “Twice now that’s happened” – Martin Keown notices worrying thing that’s “crept in” at Arsenal recentlyArsenal legend Martin Keown has made a rather worrying observation ahead of the club’s huge upcoming Champions League semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain.The Gunners recently beat Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-finals, and there’ll be some fans getting very excited about their prospects of winning the c
  
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• Reverse Wrexham: Carlisle's US dream goes sour

  24-04-2025 09:51 via bbc.com
  
  Between them Paul Simpson, Mike Williamson and Mark Hughes have signed 26 players and used 42 in League Two this season [Rex Features]A club with a passionate fanbase and a strong foothold in its local community with definite opportunity for growth.Carlisle United share many similarities with Wrexham and were an attractive proposition for the Florida-based Piatak family to take over the club in November 2023.After relegation from League One 12 months ago, the expectation was to challenge for an
  
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• Slot May Reshape Attack With Szoboszlai and Wirtz in Key Roles

  24-04-2025 09:50 via anfieldindex.com
  Slot May Reshape Attack With Szoboszlai and Wirtz in Key RolesA Szoboszlai Shift to the Left Opens Door for Florian WirtzAs Liverpool begins laying the foundations for the next iteration of their squad under Arne Slot, difficult decisions will be required to shape a team capable of building on what looks to be a 20th league title. One may involve the future of Luis Díaz who has just over two years remaining on his current contract. With strong interest emerging from both the Saudi Pro Lea
  
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• “What are you talking about?!” – Pep Guardiola opens up on Matheus Nunes and Jeremy Doku after Aston Villa heroics

  24-04-2025 09:45 via cityxtra.co.uk
  “What are you talking about?!” – Pep Guardiola opens up on Matheus Nunes and Jeremy Doku after Aston Villa heroicsPep Guardiola has glowed with delight when discussing his match-winners for Manchester City against Aston Villa on Tuesday night.As the reigning Premier League champions continue to go in search for a place in the top-five of the table this season, in order to secure qualification for the Champions League next season, the latest result was simply huge for the team.W
  
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• Real Madrid forward’s fiery start vs Getafe led to three fouls in opening eight minutes

  24-04-2025 09:40 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Real Madrid forward’s fiery start vs Getafe led to three fouls in opening eight minutesThe match between Real Madrid and Getafe was marked by intense physicality and a series of confrontations between Real Madrid forward Endrick and Getafe’s Domingos Duarte. The two players wasted no time making their presence felt, with Endrick’s fiery start to the match resulting in three stoppages within the first eight minutes.A look at the incidentsThe first of these incidents occurre
  
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• Video – Furious Inzaghi tells fourth official: ‘I don’t want added time’

  24-04-2025 09:39 via football-italia.net
  Video – Furious Inzaghi tells fourth official: ‘I don’t want added time’Inter coach Simone Inzaghi looked furious on the sidelines at the end of Inter-Milan as he shouted to the fourth official: ‘I don’t want added time, you won’t take the p*** out of me.’Inter said goodbye to their treble dreams on Wednesday as the Nerazzurri suffered a 3-0 loss against city rivals Milan in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals and were eliminated from the
  
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• Revealed: Tottenham working to tie star down to new deal amid Real Madrid transfer interest

  24-04-2025 09:37 via caughtoffside.com
  Revealed: Tottenham working to tie star down to new deal amid Real Madrid transfer interestTottenham are keen to tie Cristian Romero down to a new contract amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, CaughtOffside understands.The Argentina international has been one of the finest defenders in the Premier League in his time in north London, and this is not the first time he’s attracted interest from elsewhere.Sources with a close understanding of Romero’s situation have told CaughtOffsid
  
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• Everton head coach Sorensen signs new two-year deal

  24-04-2025 09:36 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton head coach Brian Sorensen has signed a new two-year contract with the Women's Super League club until the end of June 2027. Dane Sorensen, 44, joined in April 2022 and led the Toffees to sixth place in the WSL in his first full season. Everton are eighth, level on points with seventh-placed West Ham, and face Brighton on Sunday at 14:00 BST.Sorensen told Everton he has spoken to owners the Friedkin Group and both want "stability" and to "create consistency" at the club. Bui
  
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• David Ornstein Drops Major Update on Man Utd’s Interest in £63M-Rated PSG Target

  24-04-2025 09:34 via psgtalk.com
  David Ornstein Drops Major Update on Man Utd’s Interest in £63M-Rated PSG TargetParis Saint-Germain have been keeping tabs on Osimhen for a while now, and with the summer transfer window approaching, talk around his future is heating up.Currently playing for Galatasaray, the Nigerian striker has found his groove again, showing the same form that made him one of Europe’s hottest talents back in the 2022-23 season. He’s scored 30 goals and provided seven assists in 35 match
  
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• Today’s Papers – Only Milan, Inter nightmare, poor Juventus

  24-04-2025 09:24 via football-italia.net
  Today’s Papers – Only Milan, Inter nightmare, poor JuventusLa Gazzetta dello SportOnly MilanDominate in the derby and go to the Coppa Italia FinalInter collapse, farewell to the trebleConceiçao is the Nerazzurri’s nightmare. Double Jovic and Reijnders. Inzaghi: ‘Tired, but no excuses.’ Bologna-Empoli at 21:00 restarts from 0-0.Tudor falls: Juventus go fifthParma’s coup for survival. Bianconeri caught by LazioAdams-Dembélé, Toro sprintCairo
  
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• Breaking down Real Madrid prodigy’s impressive display against Getafe in numbers

  24-04-2025 09:20 via madriduniversal.com
  Breaking down Real Madrid prodigy’s impressive display against Getafe in numbersReal Madrid’s young talent, Arda Guler, was given a rare starting opportunity in a recent 1-0 victory over Getafe, and he made the most of it. The Turkish international not only scored the match-winning goal but also showcased his talent in a deeper midfield role, providing a glimpse of his potential to fill the void left by Toni Kroos.“I’m very happy with the goal and the three points,&r
  
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