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• Hansi Flick: Defensive performances can win Barcelona the La Liga title

  13-04-2025 00:11 via football-espana.net
  Hansi Flick: Defensive performances can win Barcelona the La Liga titleHansi Flick hailed the defensive grit of his Barcelona players as they ground out a 1-0 La Liga win away at Leganes.The Catalans head back up north with a seven point lead at the top of the table with Real Madrid in action on Sunday at Alaves.Barcelona were far from their best in Madrid, and they needed some good fortune to get over the line, as Jorge Saenz’s own goal clinched victory.The visitors failed to register a s
  
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• WSL: Aston Villa lead Arsenal on night Chelsea can win title

  30-04-2025 19:39 via bbc.com
  
  Two WSL games on Wednesday with top two both in actionLatest: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal- Jordan Nobbs scores against former clubChelsea will clinch sixth successive title if they better Arsenal's resultManchester United v Chelsea follows at 20:15 BSTGet Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) WSL: Aston Villa lead Arsenal on night Chelsea can win title
  
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• Barcelona vs Inter Milan LIVE Updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  30-04-2025 19:38 via nbcsports.com
  
  Barcelona and Inter Milan both look to end European Cup final droughts this season, and their UEFA Champions League semifinal tie could be one for the ages.MORE — Barca win Copa del Rey | El Clasico player ratingsHansi Flick's La Liga leaders are fresh off a thrilling 3-2 extra time defeat of rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, and they are the favorites to win La Liga. A treble is on the cards if they can get past Inter and beat either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in the Champ
  
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• Reports of deal for La Liga assist king linked to Manchester United and Atletico Madrid denied

  30-04-2025 19:35 via football-espana.net
  Reports of deal for La Liga assist king linked to Manchester United and Atletico Madrid deniedVillarreal playmaker Alex Baena does not appear to be long for La Ceramica. After racking up a remarkable 18 assists last year, and playing a role in both Spain’s triumphs at Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics, it was a surprise that the Yellow Submarine were able to hang onto him, but Europe’s giants are circling again.Baena has already turned down the chance to leave Castellon, after Saudi A
  
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• Just in – Real Madrid attacking superstar seriously considering summer exit

  30-04-2025 19:35 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Just in – Real Madrid attacking superstar seriously considering summer exitRodrygo is currently experiencing the most difficult period since joining Real Madrid. Since the day after the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja, the Brazilian has isolated himself at home to reflect on his future. And in a major development, according to Radio MARCA, the 24-year-old attacking superstar is seriously considering leaving the club.Rodrygo is disheartened after fighting to achieve his dream of succeeding
  
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• Chelsea issue hands-off warning to Real Madrid amid player interest

  30-04-2025 19:29 via football-espana.net
  Chelsea issue hands-off warning to Real Madrid amid player interestReal Madrid look to be in the market for several new players this summer, and one possible arrival could come from Chelsea. But the chances of that deal happening look to be rather slim right now.The expected arrival of Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti as manager should mean that Real Madrid make significant changes to their first team squad. Trent Alexander-Arnold will almost certainly be joining from Liverpool, while ther
  
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• Redknapp says 'joke' about Tuchel 'badly backfired'

  30-04-2025 19:23 via bbc.com
  
  Harry Redknapp won the 2008 FA Cup with Portsmouth [Getty Images]Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp says calling England boss Thomas Tuchel "a German spy" was a "joke" that "badly backfired".Redknapp made the comment about the German manager when speaking at a charity event last month and also appeared to make a Nazi salute.Appearing on Saudi Arabia's state-owned Al Arabiya News in an interview broadcast on Wednesday, Redknapp was discussing England having a foreign manager in Tuchel w
  
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• Barcelona sensation closing in on Messi’s historic record after matching another club legend

  30-04-2025 19:18 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona sensation closing in on Messi’s historic record after matching another club legendThis past Saturday, FC Barcelona lifted the Copa del Rey after defeating Real Madrid, with Lamine Yamal adding two more assists to his season tally – one to Pedri to open the scoring and another to Ferran Torres to force extra time. With these contributions, the La Masia sensation now has 24 assists this season, making him the leading assist provider among all players in European club football
  
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• “This is the now”: Postecoglou calls for Tottenham to seize Europa League semi-final chance

  30-04-2025 19:15 via footballtoday.com
  
  “This is the now”: Postecoglou calls for Tottenham to seize Europa League semi-final chanceAnge Postecoglou has urged his players and supporters to embrace the opportunity ahead of them as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host FK Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final on Thursday night.The head coach confirmed that captain Son Heung-min will not feature, with the South Korean still recovering from a foot injury. He is training individually and edging closer to a retu
  
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• Manchester City may have found the left-back they’re looking for but they’ll face a battle to sign him

  30-04-2025 19:09 via esteemedkompany.com
  Manchester City may have found the left-back they’re looking for but they’ll face a battle to sign himOne position Manchester City look set to improve this summer is left-back. There is room in Pep Guardiola’s squad for a specialist left-back. Especially when you look at how Pep Guardiola has set out his team tactically of late. Nico O’Reilly has made the role his own in recent games. His impressive form has allowed Josko Gvardiol to move to centre-back. That combination
  
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• Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford to facilitate Barcelona move

  30-04-2025 19:08 via football-espana.net
  Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford to facilitate Barcelona moveManchester United forward Marcus Rashford is set to be on the move for a second time in 2025 this summer, and is keen on sunnier climes. Rashford is not going to remain at Old Trafford for next season if any of the parties can help it, although there is no obvious option for him at the time of writing.Rashford was heavily linked with a move to Catalonia in the January transfer window, supposedly holding out until the final day
  
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• Haaland returns to full training with Man City

  30-04-2025 19:07 via bbc.com
  
  Erling Haaland and Rodri have both been in training with Manchester City this week [Getty Images]Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has returned to full training following an ankle injury.The Norwegian, 24, suffered the injury in the 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth on 30 March.Haaland has been working on an individual training programme during his recovery, but was back with the first-team group on Wednesday.He has scored 39 goals for club and country this season and, although
  
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• Real Madrid interested in €75 million-rated World Cup-winning Chelsea superstar

  30-04-2025 19:04 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Real Madrid interested in €75 million-rated World Cup-winning Chelsea superstarOver the past few days, it has become well-established that Real Madrid will enter the market for the signing of a new central midfielder.Things have simply not clicked for Los Blancos this season following Toni Kroos’ retirement. And with Luka Modric’s future also uncertain, the need for a reinforcement is apparent.Players like Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi
  
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• 'I know Postecoglou - but it is a totally different game'

  30-04-2025 19:04 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham's Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt will not be the first time boss Ange Postecoglou has come up against the Norwegian side.His Celtic team were comprehensively beaten in the Conference League in 2021-22, losing 3-1 at home and 2-0 away to exit 5-1 on aggregate.The Bodo/Glimt manager from that time Kjetil Knutsen remains in charge and is looking forward to facing Postecoglou again."I know the coach, but it is a totally different game," he said."We need to play w
  
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• Heck to leave Villa at the end of the season

  30-04-2025 19:03 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa's president of business operations Chris Heck will leave the club at the end of the season. Heck has made the decision to move back to the United States to be closer to his family and will not renew his contract with the club. Reports suggest he could join LIV Golf in a similar role he has had at Villa. Heck joined Villa in May 2023 having spent nine years as president of the NBA franchise Philadelphia 76ers. Heck said: "Aston Villa is one of the best clubs in the world
  
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• Former Gunner praises “humble” Arsenal star with high ceiling

  30-04-2025 19:01 via dailycannon.com
  
  Former Gunner praises “humble” Arsenal star with high ceilingAlex Iwobi has called Bukayo Saka the “nicest guy you’ll ever meet”, picking the winger as the former Arsenal academy player with the highest ceiling.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesIn a recent appearance on Sky Sports, former Gunner Alex Iwobi was asked to pick the Arsenal academy player with the highest ceiling from Bukayo Saka, Jack Wilshere, Emile Smith Rowe, and Ethan Nwaneri.Whilst Iwobi had praise
  
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• Como exec addresses rumors of Roma’s interest in Fabregas

  30-04-2025 18:59 via romapress.net
  Como exec addresses rumors of Roma’s interest in FabregasAfter staying up in their first season Serie A, Como look to the future with optimism and do so by firmly focusing on Cesc Fabregas as their head coach.The Spanish technician is at the center of the club’s plans for next season, as well as being one of the candidates for the Roma bench. This was confirmed by Sporting Director Carlalberto Ludi, speaking to Sky Sport.“Let’s start with Cesc: he is an extraordinary coac
  
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• How to watch Everton vs Ipswich Town live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  30-04-2025 18:51 via nbcsports.com
  
  Everton are finally done with a brutal run of fixtures and can turn their attention to their two final matches at Goodison Park before moving into the new ground next season.The Toffees went 1W-1D-3L across their last five matches, as Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Man City, and Chelsea presented a not-so-fond fixture list.WATCH —Everton v Ipswich TownThat's left them 15th with 38 points, but there's hope to finish higher as they've now reached a mostly-kind Run-in with Fulham and
  
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• Man United and Tottenham Hotspur ‘Leading the Race’ to Sign €35m Forward – Report

  30-04-2025 18:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Man United and Tottenham Hotspur ‘Leading the Race’ to Sign €35m Forward – ReportRayan Cherki Transfer Race: Man United and Spurs Lead the Charge for Lyon StarAs the summer transfer window edges closer, Olympique Lyon’s Rayan Cherki is quickly becoming one of the most coveted names in European football. According to Caught Offside, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are currently the frontrunners to secure the services of the 21-year-old attacking midfielder, wi
  
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• Exclusive: Former Midfielder Hails Liverpool Star as ‘The Best the Premier League Has Ever Seen’

  30-04-2025 18:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Exclusive: Former Midfielder Hails Liverpool Star as ‘The Best the Premier League Has Ever Seen’Exclusive: Former Liverpool Midfielder Makes Huge Virgil Van Dijk Claim After Premier League Title VictoryReality is slowly starting to sink in as Liverpool secured their 20th league title at Anfield on Sunday after a 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.For some, like new head coach Arne Slot, it was the start of a special legacy at the club but for others it was a case of cementing an alre
  
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• Ancelotti’s priority remains Real Madrid; did not fly to London to meet Brazil officials – report

  30-04-2025 18:43 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Ancelotti’s priority remains Real Madrid; did not fly to London to meet Brazil officials – reportOne of the main talking points heading into the final stage of the season for Real Madrid revolves around the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti. It appears increasingly likely that the Italian will not remain on the bench next season, barring a major surprise. Since the 2022 World Cup, Ancelotti has been targeted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to take charge of the national
  
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• “Special player” – Arsenal & Liverpool criticised for failing to sign “proper winger”

  30-04-2025 18:42 via caughtoffside.com
  “Special player” – Arsenal & Liverpool criticised for failing to sign “proper winger”Arsenal and Liverpool have been criticised for missing out on the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.The Georgia international has been a world class performer in the last few years, first making a name for himself at Napoli and then continuing to shine since his January move to PSG.Somewhat surprisingly, PSG seemed able to sign Kvaratskhelia without any
  
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• Why have Carlo Ancelotti talks with Brazil broken down and what is each side saying?

  30-04-2025 18:41 via football-espana.net
  Why have Carlo Ancelotti talks with Brazil broken down and what is each side saying?It seemed as good as a done deal that Carlo Ancelotti would become the Brazil manager this summer, with Real Madrid very much looking at other alternatives. Yet reports late on Tuesday explained that there has been a breakdown in negotiations between the Selecao and the Italian coach, who they have pursued twice in the last three years.Ancelotti looks as if he will be moved on by Real Madrid this summer, with man
  
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• Barcelona and Real Madrid competing to sign Bundesliga star this summer

  30-04-2025 18:41 via football-espana.net
  Barcelona and Real Madrid competing to sign Bundesliga star this summerNeither Barcelona nor Real Madrid are going into the summer in the best shape financially, which is why bargains could be sought. And one player that falls into this category is attracting interest from both clubs.Jonathan Tah sees his Bayer Leverkusen contract expire at the end of the season, and he has no plans to sign a renewal. As such, he will be available as a free agent from the 1st of July, and because of this, there
  
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• Aston Villa’s Martinez and Bailey set for big-money Saudi moves

  30-04-2025 18:41 via footballtoday.com
  
  Aston Villa’s Martinez and Bailey set for big-money Saudi movesSaudi Pro League (SPL) clubs are strongly interested in Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and Leon Bailey ahead of the summer transfer window.According to the Telegraph, the specific clubs involved are yet to be confirmed.SPL teams have been active in signing top players from European leagues in recent seasons.A move for either Martinez or Bailey would continue that trend of ambitious spending.Martinez could be a huge signi
  
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• All UNFP Awards nominees revealed!

  30-04-2025 18:40 via onefootball.com
  
  All UNFP Awards nominees revealed!This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.Best player, best prospect, best goalkeeper, best coach in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2: ALL the nominees for the end-of-season UNFP Awards were revealed this Wednesday!The ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 11.L2: Nominees for Best Goalkeeper of the Season 🧤Bingourou Kamara (Pau FC), Yvon Mvogo (FC Lorient), Obed Nkambadio (Paris
  
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• How did Djurgården end up in a European semi-final against Chelsea?

  30-04-2025 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tobias Gulliksen leads the celebrations after Djurgården’s victory against Rapid Vienna in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.Photograph: Dénes Erdős/APA visibly moved Bosse Andersson was trying to find the right words after Djurgården had beaten Rapid Vienna 4-1 away to reach the Conference League semi-finals. “I am just bloody proud,” the sporting director said in the end. “Real Betis, Fiorentina, Chelsea and … Djurgården in
  
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• Franco Mastantuono to wait for Real Madrid as Man United back off over €40M clause

  30-04-2025 18:38 via footballtoday.com
  
  Franco Mastantuono to wait for Real Madrid as Man United back off over €40M clauseRiver Plate sensation Franco Mastantuono has made it clear he is in no rush to leave Argentina unless Real Madrid come calling, according to Tyc Sports.Per the report, the 17-year-old and his entourage have told interested clubs they are willing to wait for a move to the Spanish giants.Despite growing interest from Europe, the prodigy is not desperate to leave River Plate immediately. He wants to hold out in h
  
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• 'Coasting towards season's end' not an option

  30-04-2025 18:38 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]There will be plenty of pre-match pomp and circumstance at Goodison on Saturday, prior to Everton's Premier League match with already relegated Ipswich Town.There are only two games left at the famous old stadium and given that every ticket for their final home match of the campaign against Southampton has long since sold out, for some Blues fans this might be their last chance to soak up the atmosphere at the place where they have worshipped for all their Evertonian lives.The
  
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• A hitch in Borussia Dortmund’s plans to sign Carney Chukwuemeka

  30-04-2025 18:38 via getfootballnewsgermany.com
  A hitch in Borussia Dortmund’s plans to sign Carney ChukwuemekaBorussia Dortmund are ready to open talks to extend Carney Chukwuemeka’s stay at the Signal Iduna Park beyond the current season, but that may prove more difficult than initially thought.Sport Bild report that Dortmund can sign Chukwuemeka for an agreed €35m purchase option, but that expires prior to the Club World Cup in June. To sign the Englishman on a permanent basis, club bosses wanted to use the money from the
  
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