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• Hamann: Liverpool should target Bundesliga star if key player exits Anfield

  07-04-2025 17:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Hamann: Liverpool should target Bundesliga star if key player exits AnfieldHamann Tips Frimpong as Ideal Liverpool Fit if Alexander-Arnold DepartsAlexander-Arnold Uncertainty Looms Over AnfieldWhen it comes to Liverpool, nothing stirs unease like the whisper of a star player leaving. And now, the anxiety around Trent Alexander-Arnold is starting to feel more real than rumour. The Scouser’s contract is ticking down and, as murmurs grow louder about interest from Real Madrid, his future feel
  
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• How to watch Ipswich vs Arsenal live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-04-2025 15:00 via nbcsports.com
  
  Ipswich host Arsenal at Portman Road on Sunday hoping to have one last big day to try and keep themselves in the Premier League for another week. WATCH —Ipswich vs ArsenalIf West Ham beat Southampton on Saturday and Wolves beat Man United on Sunday (both likely on current form), Ipswich will need to win against Arsenal otherwise they will be relegated. Kieran McKenna's new boys have given it a good go in the Premier League but have come up short in their quest to stay up. They were 2-0 up
  
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• Wales keeper O'Sullivan-Jones ruled out of Euros

  17-04-2025 14:49 via bbc.com
  
  Laura O'Sullivan-Jones has won 59 caps for Wales [FAW]Wales goalkeeper Laura O'Sullivan-Jones has been ruled out of this summer's European Championships in Switzerland because of a knee injury.O'Sullivan-Jones, 33, was injured on international duty in Sweden prior to Wales' 1-1 Nations League draw.The Gwalia United goalkeeper, Wales' only regular squad member not playing full-time football, has sustained an ACL injury."Everyone involved with the team is devastated to hear the news and the Footba
  
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• 'Returning loanees and academy talents reasons to be positive for future'

  17-04-2025 14:46 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what no one is talking about at Southampton, but should be.Here are some of your comments:Alex: Mateus Fernandes. He has been absolutely unbelievable this season, with some top European clubs set to certainly look at his services this summer. He has been the only shining light in the Saints' season.Emil: We have only scored 23 goals! It's no wonder we are rock bottom. Che Adams was not prolific, but he had more of presence than any of our current cro
  
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• 'Van Nistelrooy's idea of promoting young players is sound'

  17-04-2025 14:45 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on Leicester City and things that are not being talked about at the club but should be.Here are some of your comments:Nick: Keep players who want to play for this club. Need to get rid of a lot of dead wood.Jim: I would suggest they try hard to get rid of several players who are not up to standard. Van Nistelrooy's idea of promoting the young players is sound and a really good team could be developed over the next few seasons. Keep Vardy. Give him a job at the club.
  
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• How to watch Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-04-2025 14:44 via nbcsports.com
  
  Crystal Palace host Bournemouth aiming to get back on track in their push for a top 10 finish while the Cherries still have European aspirations. WATCH —Crystal Palace v BournemouthPalace have had a rough few days with Oliver Glasner's side losing 5-2 at Manchester City and then 5-0 at Newcastle on Wednesday. Two poor defensive displays were very unlike this Palace side and Glasner will be aiming to keep things tight at home as they need a morale-boosting win as they keep building up to th
  
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• Ex Bayern Munich Star Declares Inter Milan “Scored At The Right Moment’ In Champions League Win – Adds ‘Only Extremely Strong Teams Left Now’

  17-04-2025 14:42 via sempreinter.com
  Ex Bayern Munich Star Declares Inter Milan “Scored At The Right Moment’ In Champions League Win – Adds ‘Only Extremely Strong Teams Left Now’Yann Sommer feels that Inter Milan “scored at the right moment” in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich.The 36-year-old spoke to InterTV after the thrilling 2-2 draw, via FCInterNews. He also added that there are “only extremely strong teams left” at the semifinal stage of
  
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• 'Don't change the way we play - that will just confuse the players even more'

  17-04-2025 14:42 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Spurs and Ange Postecoglou should prepare any differently for the make-or-break game against Eintracht Frankfurt.Here are some of your comments:Nantha: We must play with confidence from the start. Be sensible and more assertive with the ball passing too.JS: If Tottenham have come this far, it is important to stick to his beliefs until the very end. As the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu's Art Of War says: "The best defence is a go
  
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• Real Madrid quoted transfer fee to get Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen

  17-04-2025 14:39 via football-espana.net
  Real Madrid quoted transfer fee to get Xabi Alonso from Bayer LeverkusenReal Madrid may well be on the hunt for a new manager in the near future, with Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso widely believed to be their preferred choice. The Basque coach has an agreement with die Werkself that he will be allowed to leave for Los Blancos.Although Leverkusen Simon Rolfes recently declared that Alonso would be staying in the Bundesliga, the feeling in Spain is that Los Blancos will pursue their former mi
  
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• Three Barcelona stars train at club facilities despite Flick granting rest day

  17-04-2025 14:34 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Three Barcelona stars train at club facilities despite Flick granting rest dayBarcelona suffered their first defeat of 2025 earlier this week as they lost 3-1 to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.Despite the loss, the Blaugrana made it through to the semi-finals of the competition on aggregate score, having beaten the Germans 4-0 in the first leg last week.Following their return from Germany, the players took part in a light training session on Wednesday but were granted Thursday da
  
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• Talks held this week: Chelsea make contact with Arsenal target’s representatives

  17-04-2025 14:30 via caughtoffside.com
  Talks held this week: Chelsea make contact with Arsenal target’s representativesChelsea have reportedly already had some contacts over a potential transfer move for one of the biggest defensive prospects in the game.According to Simon Phillips, the Blues spoke this week with the representatives of Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato, who has also been tracked by Arsenal for some time.Hato has shone for Ajax and looks like one of the biggest talents in the game right now, providing a quality option
  
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• Ihattaren on PSV’s problems: ‘Sometimes they deliberately don’t pass the ball to each other’

  17-04-2025 14:26 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Ihattaren on PSV’s problems: ‘Sometimes they deliberately don’t pass the ball to each other’While Mohamed Ihattaren is making his revival as a professional footballer at RKC Waalwijk, the 23-year-old midfielder has still kept a close eye on PSV in recent months. The RKC man’s former club lost the lead in the Eredivisie after a dramatic series after the turn of the new year. Ihattaren played in the PSV youth academy and broke through under Mark van Bommel, of whom th
  
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• Real Madrid will sack Carlo Ancelotti before the end of the season depending on next five games – report

  17-04-2025 14:23 via football-espana.net
  Real Madrid will sack Carlo Ancelotti before the end of the season depending on next five games – reportReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hanging onto his job for the moment, with the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona his remaining hopes of being given a hand up. Los Blancos now have eight games remaining before the Club World Cup, which are being framed as crucial for his future.Ancelotti admitted after defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final
  
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• Lautaro Martinez Hits 150 Goals For Inter Milan Vs Bayern Munich: ‘They’re All Special – But This One Was Worth More’

  17-04-2025 14:23 via sempreinter.com
  Lautaro Martinez Hits 150 Goals For Inter Milan Vs Bayern Munich: ‘They’re All Special – But This One Was Worth More’Lautaro Martinez admits that getting his 150th goal for Inter Milan against Bayern Munich was “worth more” because of the circumstances.The Nerazzurri captain spoke to InterTV, via FCInterNews, after yesterday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg thriller.Lautaro Martinez popped up with a goal yet again for Inter in the Champions Lea
  
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• How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-04-2025 14:23 via nbcsports.com
  
  Aston Villa host Newcastle on Saturday in a massive game in the race for Champions League qualification. WATCH —Aston Villa v NewcastleUnai Emery's Villa were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarterfinal stage on Tuesday, winning 3-2 at home against PSG but losing 5-4 on aggregate. Reaching the last eight was still a huge achievement for Villa and they will be hungry to qualify for the competition for a second-straight season. They've won four-straight games in the Premier
  
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• Champions League shake-up improves Barcelona winger’s Ballon d’Or chances

  17-04-2025 14:20 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Champions League shake-up improves Barcelona winger’s Ballon d’Or chancesThe landscape of the Ballon d’Or race has changed dramatically following the Champions League quarter-finals. Several early favourites such as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Erling Haaland, and Mohamed Salah are now out of the running after their clubs were knocked out before the semi-finals, shifting attention to new contenders.At the start of the season, most tipped Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool,
  
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• Rice vs Bellingham: Arsenal star puts Madrid cry-baby in his place

  17-04-2025 14:17 via footballtoday.com
  
  Rice vs Bellingham: Arsenal star puts Madrid cry-baby in his placeThe second leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between Real Madrid and Arsenal inevitably featured several intriguing subplots last night.The most noteworthy was undoubtedly the clash between England teammates Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in the middle of the park.Rice – a player with a penchant for going missing in big games – versus Bellingham – the Three Lions’ golden child.There would surel
  
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• Milan willing to sign Walker permanently from Man City – report

  17-04-2025 14:12 via football-italia.net
  Milan willing to sign Walker permanently from Man City – reportAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan are willing to sign Kyle Walker on a permanent transfer from Manchester City in the summer, but the Rossoneri will listen to offers for Theo Hernandez.La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Milannews) reports that Milan are willing to sign Manchester City defender Walker on a permanent deal in the summer.The English right-back joined the Rossoneri on loan with a €5m option to buy in the Ja
  
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• Mundo Deportivo: Saka told the Bernabéu to be quiet

  17-04-2025 14:11 via dailycannon.com
  
  Mundo Deportivo: Saka told the Bernabéu to be quietSpanish sports paper Mundo Deportivo didn’t hold back in its post-mortem of Real Madrid’s Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal.With two reports focused on missed chances, tactical failures, and a clinical Arsenal side that never looked rattled, the verdict from the Spanish press was clear, and it wasn’t kind to the reigning champions.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesSpanish outlet Mundo Deportivo was clear in it
  
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• Revealed: Liverpool “seriously considering” potential €85m transfer for electrifying forward

  17-04-2025 14:09 via caughtoffside.com
  Revealed: Liverpool “seriously considering” potential €85m transfer for electrifying forwardLiverpool are increasingly leaning towards Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as a top target for this summer, CaughtOffside understands.The talented young Frenchman has really caught the eye with 21 goals and eight assists in all competitions so far this season, with a big move looking likely for him before next season.Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that
  
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• Former Van Persie player full of praise for Feyenoord boss

  17-04-2025 14:09 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Former Van Persie player full of praise for Feyenoord bossPawel Bochniewicz is impressed by his former coach Robin van Persie and even compares his football philosophy to that of Pep Guardiola. The sc Heerenveen defender spoke highly of the coach and his transfer to Feyenoord in an interview with Polish website Meczyki.The Polish defender has been sidelined since the end of November with a serious knee injury but was a thoughtful onlooker as Van Persie made the switch from Heerenveen to Feyenoor
  
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• Marseille to celebrate 125-year birthday with star-studded anniversary match

  17-04-2025 14:07 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Marseille to celebrate 125-year birthday with star-studded anniversary matchOlympique de Marseille are set to celebrate their 125-year history with a legends match on Friday 2nd May 2025 which will feature Olympien players from different era’s of OM’s star-studded history. The likes of Robert Pires, Didier Drogba, and Samir Nasri have already been announced as players returning to the Vélodrome.From 1972 double-winning heroes to figures from the early ’90s, the centenary
  
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• Arsenal star who bossed Real Madrid over two legs is being eyed by Champions League club

  17-04-2025 14:05 via caughtoffside.com
  Arsenal star who bossed Real Madrid over two legs is being eyed by Champions League clubAtletico Madrid are reportedly interested in re-signing Thomas Partey from Arsenal, aiming to build their midfield around the Ghanaian international for the upcoming season.Spanish outlet Marca have reported that the Spanish giants are targeting a move for their former player Partey as they aim to rebuild their midfield around him.Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atlético in 2020 for £50 million,
  
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• Ex AC Milan Star Declares ‘We Expected To Suffer But We Never Gave Up’ In Inter Milan 2-2 Bayern Munich Champions League Clash

  17-04-2025 14:04 via sempreinter.com
  Ex AC Milan Star Declares ‘We Expected To Suffer But We Never Gave Up’ In Inter Milan 2-2 Bayern Munich Champions League ClashHakan Calhanoglu says that Inter Milan “expected to suffer” in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich.The 31-year-old spoke to Amazon Prime Video, via FCInterNews, after yesterday’s 2-2 draw.Inter Milan made it through to the semifinals of the Champions League yesterday.The Nerazzurri saw out their 2-1 first leg
  
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• Real Madrid will need to pay at least €10 million to secure managerial target’s services

  17-04-2025 14:02 via madriduniversal.com
  Real Madrid will need to pay at least €10 million to secure managerial target’s servicesReal Madrid’s UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal has all but sealed Carlo Ancelotti’s fate, with a departure even before the end of the season seeming likely.As such, the situation has prompted the search for his successor at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of next season.Two of the most talked-about names are Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp, with Santiago Solari being consider
  
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• Capello blames Juventus: Szczesny ‘treated as a retiree’

  17-04-2025 14:00 via football-italia.net
  Capello blames Juventus: Szczesny ‘treated as a retiree’Fabio Capello argues that Juventus ‘didn’t understand’ Wojciech Szczesny as the Bianconeri treated the Barcelona goalkeeper ‘as a retiree.’Szczesny terminated his contract with Juventus by mutual agreement last summer, only a few weeks before announcing his retirement from football.However, he had a second thought on his future when he received a call from Barcelona in September, as the Catalans wer
  
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• 'Windy road' to play-offs for Charlton's Mannion

  17-04-2025 13:57 via bbc.com
  
  Will Mannion joined Charlton from Cambridge United last summer on a three-year deal [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Will Mannion has said it has been a "windy road" to get to the cusp of the League One play-offs.A win on Good Friday against Northampton Town would guarantee the Addicks a place in the post-season shake-up.And ahead of the match at The Valley, Mannion has reflected on his career so far."It's been a windy road to get to this point, a lot of ups and downs and I've had to e
  
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• Spanish newspapers react as Real Madrid fail to stage Champions League remontada against Arsenal

  17-04-2025 13:54 via independent.co.uk
  
  Spanish newspapers have echoed a sentiment of despair after Real Madrid failed to even hint at staging a remontada against Arsenal in the Champions League.Los Blancos were dumped out of the competition in the quarter-finals as the Gunners held firm at the Bernabeu, following up their 3-0 thrashing in the first-leg with a stoppage time win in Spain.After Vinicius Jr pounced on a William Saliba error to cancel out Bukayo Saka’s 65th-minute opener moments after play restarted, Mikel Arteta&rs
  
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• Just in: Ancelotti could leave Real Madrid after Copa del Rey final vs Barcelona

  17-04-2025 13:53 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Just in: Ancelotti could leave Real Madrid after Copa del Rey final vs BarcelonaIn a stunning development, Sky Sports reports that Carlo Ancelotti could depart Real Madrid right after the Copa del Rey final later this month.The Italian tactician has come under intense pressure after an ordinary season despite the team being bolstered by the addition of Kylian Mbappe.Things got worse for Los Blancos over the past week as they suffered a series of defeats, including two against Arsenal which sent
  
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• Mats Hummels recalls Ivan Juric’s spell at Roma: “His idea of football was far from what I like.”

  17-04-2025 13:51 via romapress.net
  Mats Hummels recalls Ivan Juric’s spell at Roma: “His idea of football was far from what I like.”Mats Hummels discussed his decision to retire in his own podcast Alone is Hard.“There were many days last summer when I thought that retirement was really the right choice. I didn’t feel motivated to train anywhere anymore,” revealed the 36-year-old.“There were already some great opportunities in July, and I felt like I didn’t want to train anymore for
  
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