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• Cymru Premier round up: TNS back to winning ways

  11-04-2025 23:03 via bbc.com
  
  Championship ConferenceFriday, 11 AprilCardiff Met 1-1 Haverfordwest County: Adam Roscrow's first-half effort for the hosts was cancelled out by team-mate Kelland Absalom's own goal after the break. The draw leaves Cardiff Met in with a chance of overtaking fourth-placed Caernarfon Town in the final round. Haverfordwest remain third.The New Saints v Bala Town: Jack Bodenham struck early on as hosts TNS returned to winning ways following last weekend's defeat by Penybont. Joe Makin struck back fo
  
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• Video: Henry sends brutal message to Inter fans leaving stadium

  07-05-2025 16:22 via football-italia.net
  Video: Henry sends brutal message to Inter fans leaving stadiumSome Inter fans were seen leaving the Stadio Meazza after Raphinha’s goal last night and were not allowed back after Francesco Acerbi’s equaliser. ‘What type of fan are you? Stay in,’ noted Thierry Henry.A small group of Inter fans left their seats at the Meazza last night after seeing Raphinha score a late equaliser in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals.MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: General view
  
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• Fearless Lamine Yamal leaves his mark to give Barcelona hope for the future

  07-05-2025 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal was not bothered by Inter doubling up on him.Photograph: Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesOn the afternoon before the most extraordinary Champions League semi-final anyone could remember, Lamine Yamal said he had left fear behind in the park in Mataró years ago. Everything else he left behind at Montjuïc and San Siro, a statement stronger than any he had delivered in the press room. If that line was a promise, a demonstration of personality, it was kept, but Barcelona co
  
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• Kelly already completed permanent Juventus transfer from Newcastle

  07-05-2025 16:00 via football-italia.net
  Kelly already completed permanent Juventus transfer from NewcastleReports in Italy claim that Juventus’ obligation to buy Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle has already been activated after an initial loan move in the January transfer window.English defender Kelly has already completed a permanent switch to Juventus from Newcastle.Kelly joined the Bianconeri on loan with an obligation to buy in the winter transfer window. As journalist Cristiano Corbo reported on Tuttosport and Calciomercato.
  
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• Barcelona vs Real Madrid: How to watch El Clasico, stream link, team news, prediction

  07-05-2025 15:55 via nbcsports.com
  
  The word "epic" gets overused but good luck trying to steer the adjectives in another direction when describing the upcoming La Liga match between El Clasico rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid.MORE — Barca win Copa del Rey | El Clasico player ratingsThe May 11 match will likely be the decider when it comes the 2024-25 La Liga title, and the fact that it comes on the heels of a 5-goal, lead-alternating, extra time Copa del Rey final between the historic rivals only amps up the tension.Oh
  
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• 🎥 OTD 2014: Yaya Touré goes solo to bring up Man City's century

  07-05-2025 15:49 via onefootball.com
  
  🎥 OTD 2014: Yaya Touré goes solo to bring up Man City's centuryAt the peak of his career, Yaya Touré could do it all and Man City fans were treated to some of the Ivorian's best moments during the 2013/14 season.In the penultimate game of that campaign, City thumped Aston Villa 4-0 at the Etihad to go two points ahead of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.Earlier goals from Edin Džeko and Stevan Jovetić put the Citizens firmly in contr
  
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• Official: Fiorentina extend Palladino’s contract

  07-05-2025 15:48 via football-italia.net
  Official: Fiorentina extend Palladino’s contractFiorentina have officially activated an option to extend Raffaele Palladino’s contract until 2027.Fiorentina coach Palladino has officially extended his contract with Fiorentina until June 2027.The ex-Monza tactician had signed a two-year contract at the Stadio Franchi last summer, and the agreement included an option to extend for a further campaign.MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Fiorentina, looks on p
  
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• KAA Gent captain Sven Kums announces retirement: “Difficult to accept that my body no longer wants to cooperate”

  07-05-2025 15:45 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  
  KAA Gent captain Sven Kums announces retirement: “Difficult to accept that my body no longer wants to cooperate”As per Het Laatste Nieuws, Sven Kums (37) will stop playing football after this season. The veteran midfielder announced this himself at a press conference. With a national title, a cup and the Golden Shoe, he can look back on a successful career.In Belgium, it had been an open secret for some time that Sven Kums would retire. The midfielder was often on the bench this seas
  
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• Former national team coach opens up on rift with Real Madrid ace – ‘I’m at peace’

  07-05-2025 15:44 via madriduniversal.com
  Former national team coach opens up on rift with Real Madrid ace – ‘I’m at peace’Earlier in the year, Thibaut Courtois made his much-awaited return to the Belgium national team by appearing in a UEFA Nations League game against Ukraine.Courtois’ return to the Belgium fold coincided with the departure of Domenico Tedesco earlier in the year. The Real Madrid superstar, after all, had a big fallout with the former Belgium coach in 2023.The rift began due to Tedesco und
  
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• Inter’s win over Barcelona described as ‘philosophical dispute’ by Italian press

  07-05-2025 15:41 via getfootballnewsitaly.com
  Inter’s win over Barcelona described as ‘philosophical dispute’ by Italian pressItalian media term Inter’s victory over Barcelona as a ‘philosophical dispute’ between two contrasting football ideologies. According to a report by La Repubblica via FcInter1908, Inter’s win over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final with a 7-6 scoreline on aggregate was the triumph of Simone Inzaghi’s style of play against Barca’s tactics, which have
  
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• Inter star Thuram deletes Instagram story mocking Yamal

  07-05-2025 15:39 via football-italia.net
  Inter star Thuram deletes Instagram story mocking YamalInter striker Marcus Thuram deleted an Instagram story where he trolled Barcelona star Lamine Yamal after an epic 4-3 win over the Blaugrana at San Siro.Inter star Thuram trolled Barcelona ace Yamal on Instagram, and although he quickly removed the picture, it quickly went viral on social media, including X.MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is challenged by Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champio
  
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• Maresca: Winning the UECL trophy is the priority for Chelsea despite 4-1 lead vs Djurgarden

  07-05-2025 15:32 via footballtoday.com
  
  Maresca: Winning the UECL trophy is the priority for Chelsea despite 4-1 lead vs DjurgardenEnzo Maresca says Chelsea are determined to take care of business on Thursday night and reach the final of the Europa Conference League, insisting the priority is “to win this trophy” and add a missing piece to the club’s European legacy.Chelsea take a 4-1 lead into their second leg semi-final against Djurgardens IF at Stamford Bridge, with one foot already in the final later this month i
  
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• Araujo faces uncertain Barcelona future after UCL horror show against Inter

  07-05-2025 15:32 via footballtoday.com
  
  Araujo faces uncertain Barcelona future after UCL horror show against InterRonaldo Araujo’s future at Barcelona is plunged into uncertainty following his erratic performance in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan. h/t (Diario AS)Coming in as a substitute in the dying minutes, Araujo was at fault for Francesco Acerbi’s equaliser in injury time and Davide Frattesi’s winner in extra time.The Catalan giants had the final berth within reach after Raphinha&
  
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• Italy Star Praised For Heroic Performance In Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona Champions League Classic

  07-05-2025 15:30 via sempreinter.com
  Italy Star Praised For Heroic Performance In Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona Champions League ClassicDavide Frattesi scored an extra-time winner against Barcelona to put Inter Milan through to the Champions League final.Per Gazzetta dello Sport via TMW, the 25-year-old returned to be decisive for the Nerazzurri in the most significant moment.Heavily linked with a January transfer to Roma, Davide Frattesi decided to stay at Inter Milan and fight for trophies.Now, it could prove a career-defining decisi
  
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• Claudio Echeverri names Manchester City teammate who helped adaptation from River Plate

  07-05-2025 15:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Claudio Echeverri names Manchester City teammate who helped adaptation from River PlateManchester City’s rising star from Argentina Claudio Echeverri has revealed one teammate at the Etihad Stadium that significantly aided his settling in process.Echeverri joined forces with Pep Guardiola in January – a year on from signing for Manchester City but spending the subsequent 12 months back at River Plate – a path previously trodden by former City and now Atletico Madrid forward Jul
  
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• Full-back Butler extends Stevenage contract

  07-05-2025 15:28 via bbc.com
  
  Dan Butler scored his only Stevenage goal against Barnsley in April 2024 [Getty Images]Stevenage left-back Dan Butler has signed a "new, extended and improved" contract with the League One club.The 30-year-old has made 75 appearances for Boro, 38 of them this season, since arriving for Peterborough United in the summer of 2023.Butler began his career at Portsmouth and has also had spells with Torquay United and Newport County.Stevenage finished 14th this season under boss Alex Revell with 57 poi
  
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• Barcelona return from Inter defeat with two fitness concerns ahead of El Clasico

  07-05-2025 15:27 via football-espana.net
  Barcelona return from Inter defeat with two fitness concerns ahead of El ClasicoBarcelona will have little time to mourn their attempt to get to the Champions League final this week, as they return from Milan empty handed. Following an exhausting clash that went to extra time, their second extra time in three weeks, Barcelona must now prepare for a Liga defining El Clasico against Real Madrid.Los Blancos will have had a full week of rest to get ready for a game that they know they must win, with
  
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• 🎥 OTD: Liverpool hit Barcelona for four in incredible UCL comeback

  07-05-2025 15:27 via onefootball.com
  
  🎥 OTD: Liverpool hit Barcelona for four in incredible UCL comebackThere have been many great Champions League nights on the hallowed Anfield turf, but few can rival Liverpool's remarkable semi-final comeback against Barcelona in 2019.Jürgen Klopp's side suffered a 3-0 first leg defeat at Camp Nou, as former Red Luis Suárez struck early and Lionel Messi netted a late brace.Anfield needed a rousing moment in the second leg to spark a potential recovery and Divock Orig
  
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• Watford want 'more experienced' boss to replace Cleverley

  07-05-2025 15:24 via bbc.com
  
  Watford owner Gino Pozzo has confirmed the club want a "more experienced coach" to replace Tom Cleverley.The former Manchester United, Everton and Hornets midfielder was sacked on Tuesday in the wake of the team's failure to reach the Championship play-offs.He is the 21st managerial departure from Vicarage Road since 2012 and in that time the club have appointed candidates from all backgrounds and with varying levels of experience."Tom is a bright young coach who has a real future in the game, b
  
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• Inzaghi beams after Inter victory: ‘Frenkie de Jong made just as much of an impression on me as Lamine Yamal’

  07-05-2025 15:19 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Inzaghi beams after Inter victory: ‘Frenkie de Jong made just as much of an impression on me as Lamine Yamal’Inter coach Simone Inzaghi was full of praise for Frenkie De Jong after the footballing spectacle that took place in San Siro on Tuesday night.While the Nerazzurri and the Blaugrana seemed to be equals, Davide Frattesi’s extra-time goal in the semi-final was enough to send the hosts into the coveted Champions League showpiece in Munich, where either PSG or Arsenal will j
  
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• No longer untouchable – Serious concerns at Barcelona over defender after costly mistakes vs Inter

  07-05-2025 15:17 via barcauniversal.com
  
  No longer untouchable – Serious concerns at Barcelona over defender after costly mistakes vs InterIt was in the 76th minute that FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was forced to remove Inigo Martinez, due to discomfort, and introduce Ronald Araujo on the pitch against Inter Milan.It proved to be a pivotal moment as the Uruguayan international was culpable for the last two goals that Barça conceded leading to their ouster from the UEFA Champions League at the semi-final stage.The first
  
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• Amorim clear on Fernandes' future

  07-05-2025 15:17 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was fairly clear about his thoughts on Bruno Fernandes.United wanted, Amorim stated, to keep their best players - and Fernandes was undoubtedly one of them.However, the situation is not quite so clear cut.Amorim knows he must sell players if he is to fund a substantial squad-rebuilding exercise, which surely he wants after this season's continued below-par performances.Fernandes is one of his highest-paid players.There is also a feeling tha
  
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• Roberts on mission to get Sunderland to top flight

  07-05-2025 15:15 via bbc.com
  
  Patrick Roberts has played for five different permanent bosses at Sunderland [Rex Features]Having found a home at Sunderland, Patrick Roberts wants to repay that gesture by returning the club to the Premier League.Roberts finally ended a life of loans when he moved to Wearside in 2022 and he is now chasing a second promotion with the Black Cats.The winger, now 28, played a key role in their play-off success three years ago to get out of League One and is now getting ready for the Championship pl
  
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• Amorim on De Ligt, 'anything possible' in tie and Fernandes future

  07-05-2025 15:12 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao (kick-off 20:00 BST).United won the first leg 3-0 last week.Here are the key lines from his news conference:Matthijs de Ligt does not have a "big issue" but the defender will still be unavailable for this match and they will check "day by day" for when he will be ready again. Ayden Heaven and Toby Collyer will also not be in the squad.Despite holding a
  
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• Alejandro Garnacho clarifies Manchester United future after ‘very difficult’ moment

  07-05-2025 15:10 via independent.co.uk
  
  Alejandro Garnacho has insisted he is happy at Manchester United while admitting he pays attention to rumours about his future.Napoli made an offer for the Argentina winger in January, while he also attracted interest from Chelsea, and if United were to cash in on Garnacho, it would enable them to make a vast profit in their accounts, as he cost just £420,000.The 20-year-old’s departure could free up space to spend under Profitability and Sustainability Rules.Garnacho has had a mixed
  
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• 'European trophy would prove Chelsea are back'

  07-05-2025 15:09 via bbc.com
  
  Enzo Maresca took charge at Chelsea in July [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the club can make a statement and prove they are "back" by winning the Conference League.The Blues are 4-1 up after the first leg of the semi-final at Swedish club Djurgarden last week and are strong favourites to progress to a final against Real Betis or Fiorentina, which will be played in Wroclaw, Poland, on 28 May.Asked whether winning a trophy, albeit Uefa's third-tier European competition, would be e
  
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• Lamine Yamal makes promise to Barcelona fans after Inter elimination

  07-05-2025 15:07 via football-espana.net
  Lamine Yamal makes promise to Barcelona fans after Inter eliminationBarcelona star Lamine Yamal looked heartbroken after his side fell at the hurdle before the final in the Champions League, Inter snatching victory in extra time. However the 17-year-old put out a message after the match that will have warmed the grieving Barcelona fans somewhat.The teenage forward was in fine form once again, causing a series of saves from man of the match Yann Sommer, in particular in extra time. Despite being
  
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• Huge praise for Sommer from timely Dutch legend: ‘That man deserves a statue here’

  07-05-2025 15:06 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Huge praise for Sommer from timely Dutch legend: ‘That man deserves a statue here’Yann Sommer played one of the best games of his career last night, as Inter beat Barcelona 4-3 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at San Siro to leave the tie with a ridiculous 7-6 aggregate score.Making seven saves, the 36-year-old former Swiss international provided some huge moments to rescue his side against the Blaugrana’s youthful, often Lamine Yamal-powered counters. One o
  
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• Bloom investment 'a no-brainer' & 'real positive in disappointing season'

  07-05-2025 15:06 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on Brighton owner Tony Bloom submitting a near £10m offer for a 29% stake in Hearts.Here's what some of you said:Chris: Having Bloom buy into our club isn't going to fix the main issues that currently haunt us. Our current board has squandered over £50m in 11 years and change is needed at the top. Being a successful commercial enterprise isn't how supporters judge a football club's success.Gordon: A real positive in what's been a season of huge disappoint
  
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• Barcelona Superstar Blasts Referee Szymon Marciniak After Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona Champions League Classic: “UEFA Must Investigate”

  07-05-2025 15:06 via sempreinter.com
  Barcelona Superstar Blasts Referee Szymon Marciniak After Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona Champions League Classic: “UEFA Must Investigate”Barcelona star midfielder Pedri slammed referee Szymon Marciniak after last night’s Champions League defeat at Inter Milan.During his post-match interview via FCInterNews, Pedri urged UEFA ‘to investigate’ the Polish official.Szymon Marciniak’s performance at San Siro was scandalous.And that’s a generous description, consid
  
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