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• Last shot at glory for 'legends'? Guardiola still burning with desire

  30-03-2025 22:16 via bbc.com
  
  Pep Guardiola's frantic body language released every frustration suffered in a season of mediocrity as the clouds lifted and the sun finally shone on Manchester City at Bournemouth.Guardiola has cut a tortured, agonised figure for most of a campaign in which the form of his Manchester City side fell off a cliff after claiming a historic four successive Premier League titles.It left the FA Cup as the only target left to stop Guardiola suffering the rare ignominy of finishing a season empty-handed
  
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• Ruben Amorim reaction — What did Manchester United manager say after draw at Bournemouth?

  27-04-2025 17:00 via nbcsports.com
  
  Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is used to giving out honest and damning reaction on his players by now. Even though they drew 1-1 at Bournemouth thanks to Rasmus Hojlund's 96th minute equalizer, it still wasn't great from United as the hosts were reduced to 10 players for a large chunk of the second half.Here's what Ruben Amorim had to say after the trip to the sunny South Coast. Ruben Amorim reactionReaction to follow...
  
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• 'From Henderson's heroics to Sarr's lethal finishing' - the fans' verdict

  27-04-2025 16:43 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, as Oliver Glasner's side sealed their spot in the final at Wembley.Here are some of your replies:Chris: This team just fizzes with excitement when playing at their best. Ismaila Sarr is a criminally underrated signing of the season for Palace and improvements from players such as Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell and Dean Henderson have been immense. On their day, they can go toe t
  
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• What next for Crystal Palace after WSL relegation?

  27-04-2025 16:36 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Twelve months on from the joyous scenes that greeted Crystal Palace winning promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time, they face the prospect of life back in the Championship.The Eagles were consigned to the second tier after accumulating a total of just nine points so far this season - seven behind Aston Villa and Leicester City - in becoming the first team ever to be relegated in their debut WSL campaign.They have managed two wins and three draws from their 20 WSL
  
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• Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE Updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  27-04-2025 16:20 via nbcsports.com
  
  Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and a win or a draw seals the Premier League title for Arne Slot's side. It is going to be one heck of a party at Anfield. WATCH —Liverpool v Tottenham HotspurFor live updates and highlights throughout Liverpool vs Spurs, check out PST's live blog coverage below…How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link and start timeKick off time: 11:30am ET Sunday (April 27)
  Venue: Anfield — Liverpool
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• Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City LIVE Updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  27-04-2025 16:16 via nbcsports.com
  
  It has been nearly a decade — 2016-17, Pep Guardiola's first year at the club — since Manchester City's last trophy-less season, now they find themselves with one last opportunity at some silverware, but Nottingham Forest stand in their way in the FA Cup semifinal on Sunday (11:30 am ET).After Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the first semifinal on Saturday, either City or Forest know they will be favorites to win this trophy should they win their semifinal. MORE - FA Cup semif
  
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• Christian Pulisic hits AC Milan milestone, on 'best American player ever' trajectory

  27-04-2025 16:15 via nbcsports.com
  
  Christian Pulisic is one of the very best attackers in Serie A, and the United States men's national team star has the numbers to back it up.Once one of the best attacking prospects in USMNT history, Pulisic is on the road to becoming its most-impactful player ever (Look out Clint Dempsey). Whereas so many prospects wilt under the pressure of expectation, this one is reaching new levels.MORE — Barca vs Real Madrid player ratingsPulisic hit a slick goal Sunday to become just the third Serie
  
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• No salvation in sight for Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid lose their best chance to win a big trophy this season – Opinion

  27-04-2025 16:13 via siempremadrid.com
  No salvation in sight for Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid lose their best chance to win a big trophy this season – OpinionHaving won the UEFA Champions League and La Liga double last season, and having achieved their dream of adding Kylian Mbappe to their squad, things looked quite bright for Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti at the start of the season.With the Frenchman’s addition, the Merengues’ already excellent attack became even more fearsome, and few people doubted that the
  
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• Opponent watch: Inter Milan key defender suffers injury ahead of Barcelona clash

  27-04-2025 16:12 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Opponent watch: Inter Milan key defender suffers injury ahead of Barcelona clashFollowing their triumphant return from Seville with the Copa del Rey trophy, FC Barcelona will welcome Inter Milan next week for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final.Chasing the historic treble, the Blaugrana will be aiming to take a significant advantage in the first leg at Montjuic this coming Wednesday, before travelling to Milan for the reverse fixture on 6 May.Heading up to the blockbuster cla
  
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• Hamilton appointed Ballymacash Rangers manager

  27-04-2025 16:12 via bbc.com
  
  Former Glenavon boss Gary Hamilton has been appointed as the new manager of Premier Intermediate side Ballymacash Rangers.Hamilton has been out of management since he was sacked by the Lurgan Blues in September 2023 after almost 12 years in charge of the Irish Premiership club.The former Northern Ireland international took over as player-manager in December 201, steering them off the bottom of the table and helping them avoid relegation during his first season in charge.He THEN led the Mid-Ulste
  
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• 'We have not been good enough'

  27-04-2025 16:12 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace manager Leif Smerud speaking to BBC Sport after the 7-1 defeat by West Ham confirmed his side's relegation from the WSL: "I was saying that over a year in football you get what you deserve, not always in a game, and we have to acknowledge we have not been good enough. We have to look at the facts and they are that we have not been good enough, not today and not during the season. It's not that difficult, you don't have to be an expert to see that."On West Ham being c
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign 26-year-old utility man Chelsea absolutely love

  27-04-2025 16:11 via caughtoffside.com
  Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign 26-year-old utility man Chelsea absolutely loveBarcelona defender Jules Kounde has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and Chelsea are keen on securing his signature.According to TBR Football, Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the French defender as well, but Chelsea absolutely love him.The Blues have tried to sign him in the past, but the defender chose to join Barcelona instead. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea
  
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• What the numbers tell us about Celtic's title win

  27-04-2025 15:57 via bbc.com
  
  Thousands gathered at Celtic Park on Saturday to celebrate another title win [SNS]It's official, Celtic are Scottish Premiership champions for the 13th time in 14 seasons following their victory at Dundee United on Saturday.It means manager Brendan Rodgers has wrapped up a fourth top-flight crown in Scotland and a fourth straight league title for the Parkhead clubHere, BBC Scotland looks at some of the numbers behind another top-tier triumph.Early victoryGoing by the calendar, the earliest Celti
  
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• Real Madrid duo likely to face a two-match suspension for red card vs Barcelona

  27-04-2025 15:56 via madriduniversal.com
  Real Madrid duo likely to face a two-match suspension for red card vs BarcelonaReal Madrid’s Copa del Rey final loss to FC Barcelona last night is set to have major repercussions as far as the future direction of the club is concerned.There will be a change of managers in the near future while the club hierarchy could also decide to shake things up with the squad as well.On the more immediate sense, three Real Madrid players finished the game injured and are set to undergo tests to determi
  
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• It may not be a formality that Manchester City will sign Andrea Cambiaso

  27-04-2025 15:53 via esteemedkompany.com
  It may not be a formality that Manchester City will sign Andrea CambiasoOne player that Manchester City were heavily linked with during the January transfer window was Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso. James Holland has previously reported for TeamTalk that it was expected that City would renew their interest in signing the versatile full-back this summer. Now a new report indicates that it may not be a formality that the Italian international will join Pep Guardiola’s squad this summer.
  
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• Murphy on Reds’ Season: “Van Dijk More Important Than Salah”

  27-04-2025 15:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Murphy on Reds’ Season: “Van Dijk More Important Than Salah”Liverpool on Brink of GloryLiverpool stand on the verge of lifting the Premier League trophy, needing just a single point from their clash against Tottenham at Anfield. In what has been a season to savour, boyhood fan and former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy shares his reflections on a truly remarkable campaign.Photo: IMAGOSlot’s Seamless Impact Powers Liverpool’s Title ChargeWhen Arne Slot was appointed to
  
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• Manchester United Move for Espanyol Goalkeeper as Rebuild Plans Accelerate

  27-04-2025 15:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Manchester United Move for Espanyol Goalkeeper as Rebuild Plans AccelerateManchester United Eye Joan Garcia as Part of Summer RebuildManchester United’s director of recruitment Christopher Vivell is wasting no time in reshaping a squad that badly needs fresh energy and quality. According to Team Talk, Vivell has initiated talks to sign Espanyol’s talented goalkeeper Joan Garcia — a move that symbolises a summer of significant change at Old Trafford.Rebuilding Old Trafford&rsquo
  
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• Vance proud of Guernsey FC squad despite relegation

  27-04-2025 15:35 via bbc.com
  
  Tony Vance had never suffered a relegation as Guernsey FC manager [BBC]Tony Vance says he is proud of his Guernsey FC players despite the club's first-ever relegation.The Green Lions finished the season a point from safety in Isthmian League South Central as they dropped out of the eighth tier of English football after 12 years.Vance has blooded a number of teenage players in his squad as he looks to build the foundations for a sustainable homegrown future for the islanders, who have just moved
  
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• Pavard forced off in Roma clash as ankle injury scares Inter ahead of Barcelona

  27-04-2025 15:33 via football-italia.net
  Pavard forced off in Roma clash as ankle injury scares Inter ahead of BarcelonaInter coach Simone Inzaghi may have been dealt a serious blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Barcelona, as Benjamin Pavard limped off just 14 minutes into their Serie A home match against Roma after picking up an ankle injury.The French defender initially remained on the ground beyond the touchline after jumping and landing awkwardly on his right ankle.MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 27: Simone Inzaghi, Head Co
  
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• Conceicao: ‘Concentration’ helped Milan to 2-0 Venezia victory

  27-04-2025 15:31 via football-italia.net
  Conceicao: ‘Concentration’ helped Milan to 2-0 Venezia victorySergio Conceicao is pleased with the levels of concentration he saw from his Milan side to claim a 2-0 win away against Venezia in Serie A on Sunday, and also spoke about the team’s remaining goals for 2024-25 and his personal future after the full-time whistle.Goals from Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez gave the Rossoneri a 2-0 win at the Pier Luigi Penzo in one of Sunday’s early Serie A kick-offs.You ca
  
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• VENEZIA v AC MILAN: ALL THE NUMBERS FROM THE GAME

  27-04-2025 15:30 via acmilan.com
  VENEZIA v AC MILAN: ALL THE NUMBERS FROM THE GAMEAC Milan secured a vital 2-0 victory against Venezia, with Christian Pulisic scoring early in the 5th minute and Santiago Giménez sealing the win in the 90'+6'. This solid performance strengthens the Rossoneri's position in the standings. Here are the key statistics from the match:AC Milan hadn't won two consecutive away matches in a single Serie A season without conceding a goal since March 2022.Christian Pulisic is one of only three Serie
  
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• 🚨 Crystal Palace Women relegated from WSL after West Ham thumping

  27-04-2025 15:26 via onefootball.com
  🚨 Crystal Palace Women relegated from WSL after West Ham thumpingThe final weeks of the Women's Super League season is here with some decisive fixtures to come at both ends of the table.This weekend, Crystal Palace are staring down the barrel of relegation and must beat West Ham to keep their survival hopes alive, while Manchester City have a job to do to avoid missing out on Champions League qualification.Follow the action below...Crystal Palace relegated after West Ham thumping
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• Report: Liverpool first-team star no longer part of Arne Slot plans, set for summer move

  27-04-2025 15:25 via caughtoffside.com
  Report: Liverpool first-team star no longer part of Arne Slot plans, set for summer moveLiverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.The 26-year-old will be a free agent in the summer, and he has not signed an extension with the club yet. Real Madrid are expected to secure his signature on a free transfer, and a report from Football Insider claims that Liverpool have already moved on from the player, and he is no longer part of
  
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• Crystal Palace relegated following West Ham defeat

  27-04-2025 15:25 via fawslfulltime.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace relegated following West Ham defeatCrystal Palace have been relegated from the Barclays Women’s Super League after spending just one season in the top flight.The Eagles needed a positive result against West Ham United at the VBS Community Stadium this afternoon to keep their slim survival hopes alive. Leif Smerud’s side went down 7-1 to The Hammers as their Barclays Women’s Championship return was confirmed.West Ham United forward Shekiera Martinez grabbed the he
  
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• 20-year-old Real Madrid midfielder puts on another impressive shift from the bench in Copa final defeat

  27-04-2025 15:15 via siempremadrid.com
  20-year-old Real Madrid midfielder puts on another impressive shift from the bench in Copa final defeatReal Madrid saw their most likely chance to win a trophy slip out of their hands as they were beaten by FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final last night.After going a goal down in the first half, the Merengues were able to fight back and turn the result around with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni in the second half. However, a mistake by Thibaut Courtois allowed Ferran Torres
  
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• Barcelona superstar’s classy gesture towards Real Madrid players after Copa del Rey win

  27-04-2025 15:14 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona superstar’s classy gesture towards Real Madrid players after Copa del Rey winFC Barcelona defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid for the second final in a row as a 3-2 victory last night in Seville saw them lift the Copa del Rey trophy.Pedri had given Barcelona the lead in the first half but Real Madrid mounted a strong comeback after the break and went ahead 2-1 with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni.Ferran Torres’ late goal levelled things for Barça and fo
  
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• Fran Garcia 3.0, Tchouameni 8.5 | Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final player ratings

  27-04-2025 15:13 via siempremadrid.com
  Fran Garcia 3.0, Tchouameni 8.5 | Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final player ratingsBarcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. After Pedri gave the Catalans a first-half lead with a solid strike, the Whites would respond strongly and turned the game around through goals from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni in the second half.However, a couple of individual mistakes allowed Ferran Torres to equalise before full time a
  
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• Report: 28-year-old Tottenham player is almost certainly on his way out this summer

  27-04-2025 15:10 via caughtoffside.com
  Report: 28-year-old Tottenham player is almost certainly on his way out this summerTottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.According to a report from TBR Football, clubs from Saudi Arabia, Spain and Italy are keen on signing the International defensive midfielder. He has been linked with Aston Villa from the Premier League.The 28-year-old has been a useful player for Tottenham since joining the club from Brighton. However
  
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• Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final review

  27-04-2025 15:08 via siempremadrid.com
  Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final reviewReal Madrid ended their Copa del Rey as runners-up in the competition after losing 3-2 to Barcelona in the final at the Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla on Saturday.The match got underway uncharacteristically for the Whites as Ferland Mendy was injured and had to be substituted just eight minutes into proceedings. Their performance for the entirety of the first half was also extremely disappointing as they looked like a bunch of amateurs with no c
  
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• 🚨 Liverpool Women held by Tottenham in WSL draw

  27-04-2025 15:04 via onefootball.com
  🚨 Liverpool Women held by Tottenham in WSL drawThe final weeks of the Women's Super League season is here with some decisive fixtures to come at both ends of the table.This weekend, Crystal Palace are staring down the barrel of relegation and must beat West Ham to keep their survival hopes alive, while Manchester City have a job to do to avoid missing out on Champions League qualification.Follow the action below...Liverpool held by Tottenham
  Scorers: Román Haug 12', 51', Laws
  
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