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• Flick talks Raphinha, Balde, Eric, Inigo after Leganes 0-1 Barcelona

  13-04-2025 07:20 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Flick talks Raphinha, Balde, Eric, Inigo after Leganes 0-1 BarcelonaBarcelona managed to come away with all three points after a hard-fought win over Leganes, and manager Hansi Flick could finally relax at the final whistle. His side had to dig deep and battle until the end, but the result was exactly what they needed. Flick was full of praise for the players’ efforts, making it clear that the most important takeaway from the night was securing the win. Despite the struggles thro
  
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• Calafiori injury status confirmed for Arsenal-PSG Champions League semi-final

  29-04-2025 11:24 via football-italia.net
  Calafiori injury status confirmed for Arsenal-PSG Champions League semi-finalItaly international Riccardo Calafiori is still struggling with a knee injury he picked up while on international duty with the Italy national team last month and will not play in the Champions League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.Arsenal are due to play PSG over two legs of the Champions League final. The winner of that tie will go on to face either Inter or Barcelona in
  
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• Liverpool became champions without any major changes, but who could they sign?

  29-04-2025 11:15 via independent.co.uk
  
  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, who recently inked a two-year contract extension, says he understands a “big summer” is planned after the team won the Premier League title without making a major signing.Arne Slot, who inherited a top-quality squad from Jurgen Klopp, has been coy about his summer plans. “It would be strange for me to say now I am not happy with the team. We didn’t change anything, and I don’t think we went downwards,” he said earlier this mo
  
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• Viktor Gyökeres ready to join Man United but 'only on one condition'

  29-04-2025 11:14 via onefootball.com
  
  Viktor Gyökeres ready to join Man United but 'only on one condition'Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres is keen on a move to Manchester United this summer but only if they can secure Champions League football for next season.That's according to a report from German journalist, Christoph Michel, who claims that the Sweden international is adamant he wants to play in Europe's premier club competition next term.Gyökeres has netted 52 goals in 48 appearances so far in 2024/25, with the 2
  
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• Real Madrid midfield target has an agreement to join Arsenal – report

  29-04-2025 11:09 via madriduniversal.com
  Real Madrid midfield target has an agreement to join Arsenal – reportAccording to a report from MARCA, Real Madrid’s long-standing interest in Martin Zubimendi could be fading fast, as it has come to light that the Real Sociedad midfielder has an agreement in place with Premier League side Arsenal. The 25-year-old, widely admired for his calmness in possession and tactical intelligence, has attracted attention from several top European clubs, with both Madrid and Arsen
  
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• Inter Milan Hope To Have France Defender Back For Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg Vs Barcelona

  29-04-2025 11:07 via sempreinter.com
  Inter Milan Hope To Have France Defender Back For Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg Vs BarcelonaInter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard is out of contention for the squad for tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Italian giants hope to have him back for next week’s return fixture at the San Siro.Unfortunately, Simone Inzaghi’s side cannot catch a break with injuries this season.An ankle problem forced
  
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• Exclusive: Chelsea and Real Madrid to battle for defender known for his ball playing ability

  29-04-2025 11:03 via caughtoffside.com
  Exclusive: Chelsea and Real Madrid to battle for defender known for his ball playing abilityWith the summer transer window approaching, Chelsea are working towards adding defensive strength to their team.According to Caught Offside sources, one name on their radar is Tomas Araújo, the highly rated Portuguese centre-back from Benfica.Alongside other top defensive targets such as Dean Huijsen and Marc Guehi, Araujo has emerged as a player of growing interest at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea and R
  
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• How Klopp's influence helped Slot to title success

  29-04-2025 11:01 via bbc.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp won his first trophy at Liverpool with their 2019 Champions League final victory [Getty Images]When Jurgen Klopp announced he would be leaving Liverpool in January 2024 it came as a shock to the football world.Emotions were high after his final game in charge at Anfield last May and, along with the tears that were shed, there was concern and uncertainty among Reds fans about what the following season would hold under new manager Arne Slot.They needn't have worried. Slot has led Live
  
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• Two Inter Milan Stalwarts Back From Suspension & France Megastar Recovers For Pivotal Champions League Clash Vs Barcelona

  29-04-2025 11:00 via sempreinter.com
  Two Inter Milan Stalwarts Back From Suspension & France Megastar Recovers For Pivotal Champions League Clash Vs BarcelonaMarcus Thuram will be at Simone Inzaghi’s disposal for tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Frenchman has recovered from an adductor injury.Therefore, Inzaghi cannot call upon his talismanic center-forward, who missed the last three matches.Unfortunately for the
  
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• The stadium myth: new grounds won’t rescue your club – or your city

  29-04-2025 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton’s new stadium has already held its first test event.Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images“Nil satis nisi optimum,” boasts the motto of Everton FC: “Nothing but the best is good enough.” Performances on the pitch over the past few seasons have suggested otherwise (what’s Latin for “Anything to stay up will do?”) but in the form of the sparkling new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, which will replace Goodison Park as Everton’s perm
  
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• PSG open to Marquinhos exit as Saudi Arabia interest intensifies

  29-04-2025 11:00 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  PSG open to Marquinhos exit as Saudi Arabia interest intensifiesMarquinhos (30) is the symbol of Paris Saint-Germain’s QSI era. The Brazilian has been there almost since the very start, arriving in the summer of 2013. He has seen PSG become the dominant force in French football. However, the UEFA Champions League continues to elude him and his teammates. PSG are currently in the semi-finals of the Champions League and will face Arsenal in the first leg of their tie on Tuesday. As repo
  
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• How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Bodo/Glimt live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  29-04-2025 11:00 via nbcsports.com
  
  This is it for Tottenham Hotspur as they host Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal on Thursday. Ange Postecoglou's Spurs are the heavy favorites to beat Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt and reach the Europa League final against either Athletic Bilbao or Manchester United. But can Spurs hold their nerve? A much-changed Spurs were hammered 5-1 at Liverpool on Sunday as Postecoglou rested several key players as the Europa League is their main focus. They currently sit 16th
  
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• Arsenal: This is our time

  29-04-2025 11:00 via dailycannon.com
  
  Arsenal: This is our timeAt the Emirates Stadium, the message is literally written on the wall – “This is our time”.Arsenal believe they are ready.19 years since their first, and only, Champions League final, Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final with a side rebuilt to compete at the top level again.The contrast with the past is sharp. Under Arsène Wenger, the club built a reputation for beautiful football. Arteta’s Arsenal are different, less focused
  
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• Fans' groups ask 'one more favour' from Guardiola

  29-04-2025 10:59 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Four Manchester City supporters' groups have written an open letter to manager Pep Guardiola asking for "one more favour" with regards to matchday ticket pricing and season ticket availability.City host Wolves at Etihad Stadium on Friday and some City fans are planning further protests over what they say is the club's refusal to increase the number of season ticket-holders.A group staged a second protest this month before their win over Aston Villa on Tuesday, with three main issue
  
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• 🦁 Premier League Player of the Week: Why he's a man in demand

  29-04-2025 10:56 via onefootball.com
  
  🦁 Premier League Player of the Week: Why he's a man in demandLiverpool were crowned champions and the final Premier League relegation was confirmed in a big weekend at both ends of the table.But our Premier League Player of the Week comes from the action in between...Matheus Cunha (Wolves)📸 Joe Prior - 2025 Getty ImagesAfter a week of media reports in his native Brazil and in England that Manchester United were very keen on the Wolves striker, who is also reportedly open to that
  
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• Last men standing: Can Inter and Fiorentina make European progress?

  29-04-2025 10:52 via football-italia.net
  Last men standing: Can Inter and Fiorentina make European progress?Serie A started out with eight teams in Europe – but one by one they have fallen by the wayside. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether the Nerazzurri and Viola can fly the Italian flag any further this year.Last summer began with a high tide of optimism in the world of Calcio. The UEFA coefficient was flying so high after seeing many sides go deep in continental competition and a fifth spot in the elite Champions League was se
  
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• Liverpool’s Title-Winning Night Marked by Iconic Salah Selfie

  29-04-2025 10:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Liverpool’s Title-Winning Night Marked by Iconic Salah SelfieSalah’s Iconic Selfie Celebration Sparks Joy and Debate Among Liverpool FaithfulSelfie Moment Captures Title GloryIn an era where every moment is framed, filtered, and fired onto social media within seconds, Mohamed Salah’s goal celebration in Liverpool’s emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur was perfectly timed—both on the pitch and online. After notching the fourth goal in a title-clinching performance
  
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• Chelsea plot ambitious summer swoop for rising Bundesliga star

  29-04-2025 10:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Chelsea plot ambitious summer swoop for rising Bundesliga starChelsea Eye Jamie Gittens as Early Transfer Business Heats UpFresh Face for Maresca’s New EraChelsea’s ambition to rebuild under Enzo Maresca has taken a sharp, exciting turn, with TEAMtalk revealing the Blues’ pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens. With the Club World Cup looming and a new “exceptional” transfer window offering the chance to act early (June 1st–10th), Chelsea are wastin
  
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• ‘Crush them’ – PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi interacts with Manchester City fan on London tube

  29-04-2025 10:50 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  ‘Crush them’ – PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi interacts with Manchester City fan on London tubeNasser Al-Khelaifi and Luís Campos were both present at the Emirates Stadium last night ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Arsenal on Tuesday. The pair overlooked the final preparations for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Luis Enrique and Vitinha addressed the media in the pre-match press conference before PSG’s players trained in
  
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• Bayern Munich enquire about Barcelona star with release clause

  29-04-2025 10:46 via football-espana.net
  Bayern Munich enquire about Barcelona star with release clauseBarcelona are fully focused on a treble attempt with the Copa del Rey already under their arm, but as the season comes to its climax, many teams are already planning for next season. In Catalonia, focus will be as much on departures as it will be on arrivals.Perhaps none more so than on Ronald Araujo. The 25-year-old Uruguayan missed the first half of the season through injury, and with just 18 months left on his contract, penned a re
  
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• How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Brentford live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  29-04-2025 10:42 via nbcsports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest host Brentford on Thursday hoping to climb back to third in the Premier League table with a win.WATCH —Nottingham Forest v BrentfordNuno Espirito Santo's side have kept up with Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea and Co. in the hunt for the final three Champions League spots. They won 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur last time out in the Premier League but did lose 2-0 in the FA Cup semifinal to Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday. It will be intriguing to see how they bounce ba
  
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• Lazio coach Marco Baroni dismisses his past at Roma: “I was there only in passing.”

  29-04-2025 10:41 via romapress.net
  Lazio coach Marco Baroni dismisses his past at Roma: “I was there only in passing.”Lazio manager Marco Baroni was recently asked about his past as a player for city rivals Roma.Having played for the Giallorossi between 1986 and 1987, Baroni dismissed this period in his career and professed love for the Bianconcelesti instead.“I was there only in passing,” Baroni told reporters after Lazio 2-2 Parma. “Here it’s different: here I give my heart and soul for this
  
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• 'The vultures from La Liga and beyond are circling'

  29-04-2025 10:36 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]As Arsenal await their Tuesday showdown with Paris St-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals, we have entered 'what if' territory.On the one hand, getting past the French champions will see Arsenal in their first Champions League final since 2006. Win that, and everything that has gone wrong this season will be forgotten.I am, regrettably, a more pessimistic Arsenal fan. I have started catastrophising what will happen if Arsenal do finish this season without any silverwar
  
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• Ndicka draws interest from France, Spain and Germany

  29-04-2025 10:32 via romapress.net
  Ndicka draws interest from France, Spain and GermanyEvan Ndicka’s consistent playing time and high level performances have put him at the center of many transfer rumors.According to today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport, the Ivorian defender is likely to consider the numerous offers he is bound to receive in the upcoming summer transfer window.Roma will do everything they can to keep him, but ultimately the final decision will be the player’s.The newspaper claims Paris Saint-
  
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• Pep Guardiola raves about Manchester City star’s generosity to play in makeshift role

  29-04-2025 10:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Pep Guardiola raves about Manchester City star’s generosity to play in makeshift roleManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has showered praise on Nico O’Reilly for his versatility and selflessness to operate at left-back despite primarily being an attacking midfielder.O’Reilly has been a silver lining of the cloud covereing Manchester City’s sub-standard season that has witnessed the Premier League winners from 2021-24 surrender their crown to Arne Slot’s Liverpool
  
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• Luis Enrique on Arsenal clash: “We’re very confident.”

  29-04-2025 10:28 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Luis Enrique on Arsenal clash: “We’re very confident.”Paris Saint-Germain made the now familiar trip across the English Channel ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal tonight. The Ligue 1 champions have faced English opposition in the previous two rounds, having eliminated Liverpool in the Round of 16 and Aston Villa in the quarter-final. Tonight may end up being the most difficult of the clashes, with the two sides having already met earlier in the sea
  
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• Why emerging Italy striker has attracted Milan and Arsenal interest

  29-04-2025 10:25 via football-italia.net
  Why emerging Italy striker has attracted Milan and Arsenal interestItaly international Lorenzo Lucca has been linked with moves to top European clubs this summer, including Arsenal and Milan, but is the interest in the Udinese star justified?Lucca has had a positive season at the Bluenergy stadium, netting ten goals in 31 league games and reaching double figures for goals in a single Serie A campaign for the first time in his career.The towering striker, a former forward for Pisa and Ajax, joine
  
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• Real Madrid quietly working on signing Arsenal mainstay with Florentino Perez determined to get him

  29-04-2025 10:20 via madriduniversal.com
  Real Madrid quietly working on signing Arsenal mainstay with Florentino Perez determined to get himReal Madrid are keeping things low-key in their pursuit of Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to a report from MARCA. With Arsenal still in the race for major trophies, Los Blancos have taken a discreet approach to avoid disrupting the Premier League side’s focus. However, behind the scenes, it is said that Florentino Perez is preparing to make a serious effor
  
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• Arsenal predicted XI v PSG: Leandro Trossard to start as No.9

  29-04-2025 10:16 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Arsenal predicted XI v PSG: Leandro Trossard to start as No.9Thomas Partey is suspended from the first leg of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter against Paris Saint-Germain. It will force a rethink from Mikel Arteta. With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz having been injured for several months, Arteta has reacted by playing midfielder Mikel Merino in attack. It is an experiment that has, by and large, been successful, and so Arteta has persisted. However, Partey picked u
  
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• Barcelona defender comes up with a plan to avoid Hansi Flick’s punishment for tardiness

  29-04-2025 10:15 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona defender comes up with a plan to avoid Hansi Flick’s punishment for tardinessAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has taken a simple but important step to avoid future problems with head coach Hansi Flick. The French international has reportedly asked the club’s security staff, who accompany the team daily, to give him a 15-minute warning before tactical talks begin on matchdays. This is because he wants to make sure he arrives o
  
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