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• Rangers close to appointing Everton's Thelwell

  23-04-2025 16:35 via bbc.com
  
  Kevin Thelwell joined Everton after leaving the New York Red Bulls [Getty Images]Rangers are close to appointing Everton's director of football Kevin Thelwell as their new sporting director.The 51-year-old Englishman has already confirmed he is leaving the Premier League side this summer.And after Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart announced a root and branch review of all club operations earlier this season, Thelwell has been identified by the Scottish Premiership club to help implement so
  
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• 🔴 LIVE: Arsenal denied by Donnarumma early on

  07-05-2025 20:54 via onefootball.com
  🔴 LIVE: Arsenal denied by Donnarumma early on2025-05-07T19:08:25ZBIG SAVEThomas Partey channels his inner Ryan Shawcross and launches a long throw into the box and Gabriel Martinelli's flicked shot is saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. 2025-05-07T19:06:30ZCLOSEOooh, Declan Rice almost gets Arsenal off to a perfect start and heads just wide from six yards. Game on! 2025-05-07T19:03:26ZKICK OFF!We're underway in Paris. 2025-05-07T18:58:23ZThe teams are heading onto the pitch and we are ju
  
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• Former Real Madrid star rejects Atletico amidst Bernabeu return links – report

  07-05-2025 20:52 via madriduniversal.com
  Former Real Madrid star rejects Atletico amidst Bernabeu return links – reportMiguel Gutierrez has been one of many fullbacks linked with a move to Real Madrid in the recent past, in light of the club’s injury struggles.A product of La Fabrica, Gutierrez has enjoyed tremendous success since joining Girona in 2022. In three years, he has already racked up over 110 competitive appearances for the Catalan outfit.Gutierrez’s performances have also been impressive, which is why Real
  
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• Fabio Paratici in line for Tottenham return

  07-05-2025 20:45 via getfootballnewsitaly.com
  
  Fabio Paratici in line for Tottenham returnFabio Paratici was close to returning to Serie A with Milan earlier this year but now it seems like he will go back to his former club Tottenham Hotspur. As per TMW, Paratici is ready to take over as Spurs’ Sporting Director once again, and take charge of their transfer dealings with the window now close to opening.
  Spurs have had a historically poor league season and are 16th in the Premier League. However, it could still be a very successful sea
  
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• PSG and Arsenal name starting XIs for UCL semi-final clash

  07-05-2025 20:35 via onefootball.com
  
  PSG and Arsenal name starting XIs for UCL semi-final clashParis Saint-Germain and Arsenal have named their starting XIs for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final.
  Here's how both teams will line up for the clash.📄 Le XI parisien !#PSGARS I #UCLpic.twitter.com/ztcgXH6Iks— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 7, 2025Luis Enrique's side hold a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead over the Gunners following last week's first leg encounter at the Emirates.📸 David Ramos - 2025 Getty Imag
  
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• Barcelona president sends a message to fans after heartbreaking defeat to Inter Milan

  07-05-2025 20:31 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona president sends a message to fans after heartbreaking defeat to Inter MilanBarcelona missed out on qualifying for the final of the UEFA Champions League by the barest of margins as the team lost 6-7 on aggregate to Inter Milan.This comes after Barcelona’s 3-4 defeat to Inter Milan last night, where the team fought until the very end and was rather unlucky with some of the refereeing decisions.Nevertheless, after the defeat, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has come forward to sen
  
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• Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: Red Devils to ease through to Europa League Final

  07-05-2025 20:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao tips: BTTS and Manchester United to win - 10/3 Bet365Bruno Fernandes to score or assist - 19/20 William HillAlthough they won’t be taking anything for granted, Manchester United already have one foot in the final with a 3-0 lead ahead of the second leg of their Europa League semi-final with Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford.United went ahead in Spain after half an hour, when Casemiro scored just his fourth goal of the season. Their task was made easier fi
  
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• Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Prediction: No Slip-Up From Spurs

  07-05-2025 20:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Betting TipsSpurs to win - 13/10 Bet365Hogh & Solanke over two shots on target combined - 17/10 William HillTottenham are 90 minutes away from reaching the Europa League final after claiming a 3-1 advantage over Bodo/Glimt 3-1 from the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (8pm, TNT Sports 2).Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had given the home side a 2-0 lead before Dominic Solanke made it 3-0 from the penalty spot and it was all going so well.The only negative
  
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• 'Spurs does crazy things to people' - Postecoglou

  07-05-2025 20:23 via bbc.com
  
  Postecoglou's side have a 3-1 lead going into Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt [Reuters]Ange Postecoglou says "Spurs does crazy things to people" in response to Arsene Wenger's suggestion that the winners of the Europa League should not qualify for the Champions League.Former Arsenal manager Wenger, now Fifa's chief of global football development, has questioned why the winners of the Europa League qualify for next year's Champions League. Postecoglou's Tottenham
  
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• Club president confirms major Mo Salah plans

  07-05-2025 20:15 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Club president confirms major Mo Salah plansNow that Liverpool's eight-season wonder has signed a contract extension you expect his future to finally be secure, but clubs are still keeping a close eye on the winger.Whenever Mohamed Salah does anything, everyone sits back and takes not. His new deal to remain on Merseyside until 2027 might have raised some eyebrows, but not everyone is ready to give up yet.Of course, the next two seasons are guaranteed. Liverpool will have the option of selling h
  
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• 🚨 PSG and Arsenal name starting XIs for UCL semi-final clash

  07-05-2025 20:07 via onefootball.com
  
  🚨 PSG and Arsenal name starting XIs for UCL semi-final clashParis Saint-Germain and Arsenal have named their starting XIs for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final.
  Here's how both teams will line up for the clash.PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Ruiz, Neves; Doue, Kvaratskhelia, BarcolaSubs: Safonov, Tenas, Ramos, Dembélé, Lee, Hernandez, Mayulu, Zaire-Emery, Beraldo, Tape, MbayeLuis Enrique's side hold a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead over th
  
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• National team boss defends criticised Arsenal star

  07-05-2025 20:01 via dailycannon.com
  
  National team boss defends criticised Arsenal starNorway manager Stale Solbakken has spoken out in defence of Martin Odegaard, insisting he never worries about the midfielder’s performances.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesMartin Odegaard was heavily criticised following Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with many believing he didn’t show anything like his best in a key game for the Gunners.Responding to those criticisms, Norway
  
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• Champions League line-ups: PSG vs. Arsenal – Donnarumma starts

  07-05-2025 20:01 via football-italia.net
  Champions League line-ups: PSG vs. Arsenal – Donnarumma startsGianluigi Donnarumma is the first name on the Paris Saint-Germain team sheet for Wednesday night’s Champions League semi-final second leg between the Parisians and Arsenal, who are fighting for a spot to take on Inter in the final at the end of May.PSG currently possess a 1-0 lead in the tie ahead of kick-off thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s early strike in last week’s leg in North London, and thanks to a particular
  
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• Ilkay Gundogan admits sensational ‘Pep Guardiola ambition’ after retirement

  07-05-2025 19:59 via football-espana.net
  Ilkay Gundogan admits sensational ‘Pep Guardiola ambition’ after retirementIlkay Gundogan has dropped a major hint over his plans for coaching after hanging up his boots at Manchester City.The former Germany international opted for a return to Manchester last summer on a free transfer after just one season at Barcelona.The two clubs agreed to sanction a move back to Manchester on a 12-month contract as the Catalans looked to cut their wage bill ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.Gundogan
  
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• 'Anywhere from 7th to 17th' - fans give early predictions for next season

  07-05-2025 19:59 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what 2025-26 will have in store for Everton Football Club.In our poll, 44% of you think a finish between 10th and eighth is on the cards, with 14% expecting a cup win and 10% predicting a top-six finish.Here are some of your comments:Mike: No Evertonian can predict next season with any accuracy. We need a total squad overhaul, a mentality shift and we will be finding our feet in a new stadium. We could be anywhere from seventh to 17th. Somehow, after
  
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• New deals for duo as three leave Fleetwood

  07-05-2025 19:55 via bbc.com
  
  Phoenix Patterson and Finley Potter (right) made a combined 78 appearances for Fleetwood this season [Rex Features]Fleetwood Town have activated one-year contract extensions for Finley Potter and Phoenix Patterson.Defender Potter, 21, played 32 games this season while forward Patterson, 24, made 46 appearances.They have followed on from Ryan Graydon and Ronan Coughlan also getting new deals to remain part of Pete Wild's squad.As they stay at Highbury, veteran midfielder Danny Mayor, Ryan Broom a
  
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• Barnet release four players following title win

  07-05-2025 19:55 via bbc.com
  
  Ben Coker featured 31 times during Barnet's successful season[Rex Features]Barnet's plans for their return to League Two next season have continued to take shape after they released their retained list.The National League champions, who announced manager Dean Brennan's new three-year deal on Saturday, have confirmed experienced Ben Coker will leave the club along with fellow defenders Reece Hall-Johnson and Richard Nartey and midfielder Harry Chapman. Barnet have taken up options to keep their t
  
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• Arsenal vs. PSG: Official Starting Lineups for Champions League Return Leg

  07-05-2025 19:55 via psgtalk.com
  Arsenal vs. PSG: Official Starting Lineups for Champions League Return LegParis Saint-Germain and Arsenal will both be looking to shake off weekend defeats as they prepare for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. The challenge is even steeper for the Gunners—they’ll need to overturn a one-goal deficit on Wednesday night.Both sides are 90 minutes away from one team punching their ticket to the final against Inter Milan. PSG have a one-goal advantage heading into th
  
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• Real Madrid want to sign Saliba and Konate for free

  07-05-2025 19:54 via footballtoday.com
  
  Real Madrid want to sign Saliba and Konate for freeReal Madrid want a new centre-back this summer, with David Alaba and Eder Militao battling injuries. However, the club will not pay for William Saliba (Arsenal) or Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool).According to Marca, Madrid will wait for Saliba and Konate to enter the final year of their contract before swooping. Los Blancos want to sign the pair as free agents.Arsenal are trying to renew Saliba’s deal, which expires in 2027, while Liverpool ho
  
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• 'No point thinking about' key injuries - Bilbao boss

  07-05-2025 19:54 via bbc.com
  
  [PA Media]Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde has refused to rule out the prospect of his depleted squad turning their Europa League semi-final around at Manchester United.Trailing 3-0 from the first leg at home, Bilbao will be without suspended defender Dani Vivian, as well as top scorer Oihan Sancet and injured forward duo Inaki and Nico Williams.Nevertheless, Valverde insists he is making the trip to Old Trafford believing they can still make the final. "I am focusing on those players that
  
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• Six leaving Grimsby after missing out on play-offs

  07-05-2025 19:51 via bbc.com
  
  Goalkeeper Jake Eastwood only played eight games for Grimsby Town this season [Rex Features]Grimsby Town are set to release six players after they missed out on a play-off on a play-off spot on the final day following a home defeat by AFC Wimbledon.Goalkeeper Jake Eastwood, midfielders Curtis Thompson and Callum Ainley, winger Rekeil Pyke, forward Donovan Wilson and youngster Harvey Cribb will all leave Blundell Park this summer.Jordan Wright and Matty Carson have been placed on the transfer lis
  
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• David Ornstein confirms Liverpool could sign Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement for £30m

  07-05-2025 19:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  David Ornstein confirms Liverpool could sign Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement for £30mReport: Frimpong Release Clause Sparks Liverpool Transfer TalkSearch Begins for Life After 66Liverpool knew this day was coming. The farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold—more than just a player, a symbol of what the club has become in the modern era. His looming move to Real Madrid, as reported by David Ornstein, has opened the door to a summer rebuild. And that brings us to Jeremie Frimpong.Photo:
  
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• Chelsea vs Djurgarden: Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

  07-05-2025 19:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Chelsea vs Djurgarden: Match Preview, Team News and PredictionChelsea Poised for Conference League Final as Djurgarden Struggle to Keep UpOn Thursday night, Stamford Bridge will once again play host to a Chelsea side beginning to find rhythm and focus in European competition. With a comfortable 4-1 first-leg victory over Djurgarden in the bag, the Blues approach the Conference League semi-final second leg with clear intent and commanding control.Their display in Stockholm was clinical, if not ru
  
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• Arsenal or PSG | Who would Inter rather face in the Champions League final

  07-05-2025 19:40 via football-italia.net
  Arsenal or PSG | Who would Inter rather face in the Champions League finalInter booked their spot in the Champions League final for the second time in three years with a spectacular 7-6 aggregate victory against Barcelona over the last week, which means that they will go on to face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in the final depending on the result of Wednesday’s semi-final.Here is a look at which team Inter would rather face in the final and what difficulties both teams could prese
  
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• ‘The best team in Europe’ – Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah opens up on PSG following Champions League exit

  07-05-2025 19:37 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  ‘The best team in Europe’ – Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah opens up on PSG following Champions League exitLiverpool winger Mohamed Salah (32) is adamant the Reds have been knocked out of the Champions League by the best team in Europe, PSG. The Egyptian international has given a wide-ranging interview to France Footballand has opened up on Liverpool’s Champions League early exit despite topping the league phase standings. Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were d
  
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• Real Madrid make huge Martin Zubimendi transfer decision

  07-05-2025 19:31 via football-espana.net
  Real Madrid make huge Martin Zubimendi transfer decisionReal Madrid have reportedly made their decision over a transfer move for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi this summer.Los Blancos are prepared major squad changes in the months ahead alongside a switch on the Estadio Santiago Bernabu bench.Struggles in both La Liga and a UEFA Champions League exit means Carlo Ancelotti’s position in Madrid is delicate with the Italian expected to move on in June.Former Real Madrid and La Real star
  
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• Mikel Arteta praises Luis Enrique before issuing warning

  07-05-2025 19:31 via dailycannon.com
  
  Mikel Arteta praises Luis Enrique before issuing warningMikel Arteta had plenty of praise for Luis Enrique ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg between their two teams, but he insisted he’s coming to Paris to win.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesThere’s clearly a lot of respect between Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and PSG boss Luis Enrique, and that hasn’t changed following the two matches between their teams so far this season.Arteta came out on
  
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• James Maddison out for the season with potential Europa League final looming

  07-05-2025 19:31 via independent.co.uk
  
  James Maddison will be out for the rest of Tottenham’s season with a knee injury, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.Maddison was forced off in last week’s 3-1 Europa League semi-final first-leg win against Bodo/Glimt, a result that put Spurs on the brink of a European final later this month.However, should Postecoglou’s side pass this week’s test in the Arctic and book their place in Bilbao, Maddison will play no part in the final showcase after scans revealed he is facing a
  
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• Potential Alexander-Arnold SUCCESSOR speaks out on Liverpool links

  07-05-2025 19:30 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Potential Alexander-Arnold SUCCESSOR speaks out on Liverpool linksGivairo Read on Liverpool radarRead began this season as Feyenoord’s fourth-choice right-back but owing to injuries and a transfer for Lutsharel Geertruida he has had to step up to the plate under Robin van Persie.The young Dutchman has done so with aplomb, providing seven assists and a goal in 23 Eredivisie appearances. Read has also played in the Champions League, demonstrating his capabilities of playing at the highest le
  
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• Exclusive: Arsenal Want to Sign £30m Premier League Star as Part of Double Transfer Plan

  07-05-2025 19:30 via eplindex.com
  
  Exclusive: Arsenal Want to Sign £30m Premier League Star as Part of Double Transfer PlanExclusive: Arsenal Willing to Trigger £30m Clause to Sign Premier League ForwardWith the summer transfer window on the horizon, clubs are already starting to initiate talks over potential signings. None more so than Arsenal, who are expected to have a busy window after falling short in the Premier League title race to Liverpool.There are a number of positions already being considered by the hierar
  
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