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• Hansi Flick admits Raphinha concern for Atletico Madrid battle

  30-03-2025 21:27 via football-espana.net
  Hansi Flick admits Raphinha concern for Atletico Madrid battleBarcelona have a short turnaround in between matches after a superb 4-1 La Liga derby win over Girona.Hansi Flick’s side have stormed back from the international break with that result coming hot on the heels of a 3-0 victory over Osasuna.The most important statistic for Barcelona fans is the re-establishing of a three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table at the end of the weekend.Next up for Flick and Barcelona i
  
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• Newcastle take big step towards signing £30m Man United target

  24-04-2025 17:51 via caughtoffside.com
  Newcastle take big step towards signing £30m Man United targetAfter three transfer windows without much business, Newcastle are expected to spend a lot of money in the summer. Several areas have been identified as needing addressed, with one of those being the striker position.Alexander Isak has been strongly linked with a move away from Newcastle in the summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool among the clubs interested in the Swedish superstar. But the Carabao Cup winners expect him to stay, a
  
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• Man City starlet wanted by Forest amid contract and game time doubts

  24-04-2025 17:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Man City starlet wanted by Forest amid contract and game time doubtsNottingham Forest Circle as James McAtee Future Remains UncertainForest Monitoring Situation Ahead of Summer MoveNottingham Forest are keeping a close watch on Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, as the England Under-21 international considers his next steps ahead of a crucial summer. According to The Telegraph, McAtee is entering the final year of his contract and is prioritising regular first-team football—something
  
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• UWCL: Damaris Egurrola ‘eager’ to secure Lyon triumph ahead of Arsenal clash

  24-04-2025 17:47 via herfootballhub.com
  
  UWCL: Damaris Egurrola ‘eager’ to secure Lyon triumph ahead of Arsenal clashDamaris Egurrola is determined to see the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy return to France this season. European powerhouses Olympique Lyonnais carry a 2-1 advantage into their second leg semi-final clash with Arsenal this weekend.Goals from Kadidiatou Diani and Melchie Dumornay secured the victory in London. Lyon will now have to follow through on their first leg performance and defeat Arsenal to
  
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• The anti-Benítez: how Giráldez unleashed Celta’s youth and spirit

  24-04-2025 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celta Vigo are fighting for Europe after previously flirting with relegation.Photograph: Salvador Sas/EPA“Claudio has changed my life,” Borja Iglesias said and all around him, as they jumped and sang and smiled and hugged, his teammates felt the same; he has changed all of their lives. At the end of Celta Vigo’s victory over Villarreal on Wednesday, players and staff crouched low before fans and for the first time a hush fell over the Estadio de Balaídos. All together no
  
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• ‘We don’t need to do these kinds of things’ – Jonathan Clauss on Marseille’s Rome camp

  24-04-2025 17:39 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  ‘We don’t need to do these kinds of things’ – Jonathan Clauss on Marseille’s Rome campFew people are as familiar with the turbulent context at Olympique de Marseille as Jonathan Clauss (32). The France international was hounded out of the club in the summer, falling into OGC Nice’s grateful arms. By the time of his departure, his relationship with the club’s management, as well as the fans, had broken down after Marseille had failed to force his dep
  
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• Uzbekistan journalist provides truth on Abdukodir Khusanov’s Manchester City situation after recent dropout

  24-04-2025 17:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Uzbekistan journalist provides truth on Abdukodir Khusanov’s Manchester City situation after recent dropoutAbdukodir Khusanov’s recent dropout of Manchester City’s starting line-up has now been explained by a journalist from his native Uzbekistan this week.The 21-year-old was Manchester City’s second recruit of a busy January transfer window, joining Pep Guardiola’s operation from RC Lens in a big-money move that marked the start of somewhat of an expected squad ove
  
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• Official: Atalanta vs. Lecce moved to Sunday after sudden death

  24-04-2025 17:24 via football-italia.net
  Official: Atalanta vs. Lecce moved to Sunday after sudden deathThe Serie A match between Atalanta and Lecce has been moved from Friday April 25 to Sunday April 27 following the death of a member of staff.The Week 34 fixture was meant to be played tomorrow at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.The Salentini were already in the team hotel preparing for the game when they discovered this morning that physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita had died.Fiorita had been with the club for over 20 years and the squad
  
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• Man United register interest in 13 G/A La Liga star with £50m release clause

  24-04-2025 17:22 via caughtoffside.com
  Man United register interest in 13 G/A La Liga star with £50m release clauseAdding attacking quality to Ruben Amorim’s squad is one of the agendas for Man United this summer, and they could go to La Liga in order to achieve this goal.It has been a season of struggle for Man United, and because of this, the summer transfer window will be crucial for them to significant improve the first team. There are a number of positions that need to be addressed, and one of them is attacking midfi
  
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• Juventus make formal offer for Napoli target Sudakov

  24-04-2025 17:11 via football-italia.net
  Juventus make formal offer for Napoli target SudakovJuventus are preparing to fight Napoli and Premier League clubs on the transfer market by making a formal bid for Georgiy Sudakov, claim multiple reports.The Ukraine international midfielder is widely expected to leave Shakhtar Donetsk this summer, having already been approached by several clubs in January.Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin had confirmed last week that they were “now in negotiations” and had at least two alternative
  
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• Ancelotti likely to retain Real Madrid veteran over 26-year-old star in cup final vs Barcelona

  24-04-2025 17:08 via madriduniversal.com
  Ancelotti likely to retain Real Madrid veteran over 26-year-old star in cup final vs BarcelonaAs Real Madrid gear up for their upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, there has been much debate about the goalkeeping position.Up until now, Andriy Lunin has been the regular for Real Madrid in between the sticks, showcasing stellar displays.Given his role as a cup goalkeeper, it was given that the 26-year-old Ukrainian may start against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.Courtois to get the
  
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• Sheehan 'deserves an opportunity' - Vigouroux

  24-04-2025 17:00 via bbc.com
  
  Lawrence Vigouroux has played in all 44 Swansea league games since joining from Burnley last summer [Getty Images]Lawrence Vigouroux reckons Alan Sheehan has earned the right to lead Swansea City next season after a rousing run which has lifted the club into the top half of the Championship table.Swansea are sitting comfortably in 11th with two games remaining in 2024-25 having had relegation concerns when Sheehan took over as caretaker boss in February.Sheehan's side have taken 23 points from h
  
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• Pears sign New Zealand batter Nicholls

  24-04-2025 16:59 via bbc.com
  
  Worcestershire have signed New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls for their next six County Championship matches.The 33-year-old left-hander has agreed a deal at New Road until the end of June and is set for his debut against Durham in the Pears' first home match of the season, starting on Friday."Henry is a proven performer at the highest level, and we're thrilled to have him with us for the next part of our Championship campaign," Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson said."His experience, temp
  
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• Hammers could sell Kudus in summer

  24-04-2025 16:59 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Ham could decide to sell highly-rated forward Mohammed Kudus to fund additions to manager Graham Potter's squad this summer.The 24-year-old has been one of the Hammers most dangerous players since his £38m arrival from Ajax in 2023.However, he has only scored three goals this term, and none since 21 December, in what has been a difficult campaign for the east London outfit.Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui in mid-season while technical director Tim Steidten also left after
  
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• 'Perfect mix of fan and footballer'

  24-04-2025 16:59 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]It is hard to know where to start when writing about a GOAT as it is incredibly difficult to put down on paper. Honestly, it is impossible to say in a few short words how much joy this man has brought for me, my family and my football club.Jamie Vardy is the perfect amalgamation of fan and footballer - the kid that had dreams like all of us. It has been an honour to witness firsthand his 13-year highlight reel.I have listed a few of my personal favourites here (in no particula
  
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• Real Madrid set to appeal against midfielder’s yellow card vs Getafe

  24-04-2025 16:55 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Real Madrid set to appeal against midfielder’s yellow card vs GetafeReal Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Getafe appears to have yielded more negatives than positive, as far as the club are concerned.Whie the three points collected will be crucial in helping Real Madrid remain in the race for the league title, the club have lost two key players to injuries, including Eduardo Camavinga, who has been ruled out for the season.With another midfielder ruled out, it becomes ever so important f
  
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• Inter recover Dumfries and Zielinski ahead of Roma clash

  24-04-2025 16:55 via romapress.net
  Inter recover Dumfries and Zielinski ahead of Roma clashGood news for Simone Inzaghi who will be able to count on two key players for the upcoming clash against Roma.On Sunday at 3:00 PM, Claudio Ranieri’s Roma will visit Inter at San Siro to continue to fuel their Champions League hopes. The Nerazzurri, fresh from a 0-3 loss in the Coppa Italia semi-final against Milan, want to immediately raise their heads and defend their lead in Serie A. Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski are close to
  
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• Fullkrug West Ham outburst 'not helpful' - Potter

  24-04-2025 16:55 via bbc.com
  
  West Ham have won just 13 points in 13 Premier League games under Graham Potter [Getty Images]West Ham manager Graham Potter believes Niclas Fullkrug's recent outburst was not "helpful to the club" and he would prefer players to voice concerns behind closed doors.Germany striker Fullkrug accused several of his team-mates of not listening to Potter after West Ham conceded a late equaliser at home to already-relegated Southampton last weekend.The 32-year-old said he was "very angry" about his team
  
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• Chelsea forward ‘already in talks’ over summer exit

  24-04-2025 16:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Chelsea forward ‘already in talks’ over summer exitChelsea Forward in Talks Over Shock Return to BenficaDiscussions Begin Over Benfica ReunionAccording to Caught Offside, Chelsea forward Joao Felix is in talks over a surprise summer return to Benfica, the club where his professional journey first gained international attention. The Portugal international, now 25, has endured a turbulent spell at Stamford Bridge, and his underwhelming loan stint at AC Milan has done little to reignite
  
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• “You’re Welcome…” – Crystal Palace Sends Message to Liverpool Over Premier League Title Race

  24-04-2025 16:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  “You’re Welcome…” – Crystal Palace Sends Message to Liverpool Over Premier League Title RaceCrystal Palace Stir the Pot as Liverpool Close in on Premier League TitleLiverpool’s title chase edged closer to glory — and they didn’t even need to lace up their boots. On Wednesday night, Crystal Palace did the heavy lifting for Arne Slot’s side with a battling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates, a result that may have decisively tipped the P
  
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• Lyon’s Corentin Tolisso could make rapid return

  24-04-2025 16:49 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Lyon’s Corentin Tolisso could make rapid returnCorentin Tolisso (30) could make a swift return to the pitch on Saturday, against Stade Rennais, Paulo Fonseca revealed on Thursday. The Olympique Lyonnais vice-captain was stretchered off in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Saint-Étienne. Stassin was initially shown a red card for the challenge before François Letexier was instructed to review the incident by VAR. Letexier then changed his on-field decision, downgrading Stassin
  
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• Barcelona’s starting lineup for Copa del Rey final vs Real Madrid almost locked in

  24-04-2025 16:48 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona’s starting lineup for Copa del Rey final vs Real Madrid almost locked inBarcelona pulled off a 1-0 victory over RCD Mallorca in La Liga earlier this week, building momentum heading into the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on Saturday.Indeed, the Blaugrana are set to face their arch-rivals in a final for the second time this season, having already thrashed them 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup finale back in January.Starting XI already setBarcelona manager Hansi Flick used the
  
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• 'Love' the FA Cup but 'need' the Champions League?

  24-04-2025 16:48 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether winning the FA Cup or qualifying for the Champions League would mean more to Manchester City this season.Here are some of your comments:Brian: Champions League qualification ensures the best players in the world will want to play for Man City. It provides a huge financial boost for Man City and success in the tournament ensures a financial reserve for player investment. We love the FA Cup but we need the Champions League.Gene: The cup would b
  
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• Carrick won't class play-off miss as Boro failure

  24-04-2025 16:44 via bbc.com
  
  Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick admits it would be hard to class missing out on the play-offs as a failure from his side.Boro sit seventh in the Championship with two matches remaining, three points outside the top six.But they know that two victories would guarantee their spot, given that their last fixture is against Coventry City, the team in sixth and over whom they have a superior difference."We've shown we can be one of the better teams in the league and that gives expectation," s
  
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• Augsburg sign French talent Kyliane Dong

  24-04-2025 16:44 via getfootballnewsgermany.com
  Augsburg sign French talent Kyliane DongAugsburg have announced the signing of French attacker Kylian Dong from Ligue 2 side ES Troyes AC.The 20-year-old will join on a free transfer in the summer ahead of the 2025/26 season as his contract with the French club ends at the end of this season.Dong has signed a long-term contract which will last until 2030.The winger came through the youth system at Troyes before then making his debut for the first team at the age of 17 in Ligue 1.He then became a
  
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• Milan among clubs interested in Manchester City talent McAtee

  24-04-2025 16:42 via football-italia.net
  Milan among clubs interested in Manchester City talent McAteeReports in the UK suggest that Milan are among the clubs interested in a potential deal for Manchester City talent James McAtee during the summer transfer window.According to reports from The Telegraph and Metro, Manchester City could look to sell McAtee during the summer transfer window in order to make way for new additions, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White among the potenti
  
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• Matched only by Messi: the Brazilian taking MLS by storm 🇧🇷

  24-04-2025 16:35 via onefootball.com
  
  Matched only by Messi: the Brazilian taking MLS by storm 🇧🇷When FC Cincinnati splashed $12m on the signing of Evander from Portland Timbers back in February, it's fair to say a few eyebrows were raised. Today, that outlay looks more like a bargain than a gamble.Since the beginning of the 2024 season, the Brazilian maestro has taken Major League Soccer by storm, racking up 41 goal contributions - matched only by global icon Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF. What sets Evander apart?
  
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• Manchester United monitoring Manchester City midfielder Pep Guardiola does not want to sell

  24-04-2025 16:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Manchester United monitoring Manchester City midfielder Pep Guardiola does not want to sellOne of Pep Guardiola’s primary names for his plans beyond this season is now being monitored by city rivals Manchester United, according to reports.That concerns the future of James McAtee, who has endured somewhat of a complex season in his first full campaign as a senior Manchester City player following back-to-back loan spells in the Championship and Premier League.Having emerged from Manchester C
  
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• Manchester United enquire about 23-year-old La Liga assist king

  24-04-2025 16:30 via football-espana.net
  Manchester United enquire about 23-year-old La Liga assist kingVillarreal playmaker Alex Baena has been one of the most consistent and thrilling performers in La Liga over recent seasons, but after turning down a move to Saudi Arabia in January, it looks as if the Yellow Submarine will have to bid farewell to him this summer. Baena has a €60m release clause, and a number of giants in Europe are interested in him.Primarily, Atletico Madrid. Baena has been cited as one of their top targets th
  
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• Van Persie speaks about building the new Feyenoord and discusses Steijn and Timber

  24-04-2025 16:26 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Van Persie speaks about building the new Feyenoord and discusses Steijn and TimberRobin van Persie is already building the new Feyenoord. The coach gave an insight into that process at the press conference in the run-up to his side’s Eredivisie match against PEC Zwolle. He also talked about Sem Steijn, Quinten Timber and the transfer market.Steijn and TimberOne of the main questions to Van Persie regarded Sem Steijn. Did Feyenoord already have a transfer agreement with the player? The mana
  
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