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• Report: No contact between Roma-Erik ten Hag

  07-04-2025 08:20 via romapress.net
  Report: No contact between Roma-Erik ten HagThe latest report by La Gazzetta dello Sport addresses Erik ten Hag’s appearance at the Stadio Olimpico last night.Last night, in the stands of the Stadio Olimpico, Dybala was not the only one to attract attention. What was most surprising was the presence of Erik ten Hag, former coach of Manchester United and Ajax, spotted among those present during the match between Roma and Juventus. His presence inevitably turned the spotlight on a possible i
  
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• New challenge, Real Madrid's status, money or bad negotiating?

  06-05-2025 19:17 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Is Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving for a new challenge, for money or were Liverpool not giving him what he wanted or asked for?"There are many parts to this," said pundit Pat Nevin on BBC Radio 5's Monday Night Club, when discussing all the different elements that culminate in a situation like Alexander-Arnold's."Yes, you want to learn about your capabilities of playing in different teams, different countries and different places but…the money is handy. Nobody has mentioned t
  
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• Patrick & Jennings stay as Davies exits Tranmere

  06-05-2025 19:15 via bbc.com
  
  Omari Patrick (left) and Connor Jennings scored 18 goals between them to keep Tranmere up [Getty Images]Tranmere Rovers have extended the contracts of forwards Connor Jennings and Omari Patrick for another season.But club captain Tom Davies heads a list of seven players who will leave Prenton Park this summer.Patrick, 28, finished as top scorer with 13 goals as Tranmere avoided relegation, while 32-year-old Jennings managed five this season.The club has also taken up the option of an extra year
  
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• Chief executive Irwin resigns at troubled Salford

  06-05-2025 19:15 via bbc.com
  
  Salford Red Devils are bottom of Super League after a troubled start to the season [Getty Images]Salford Red Devils chief executive Chris Irwin has resigned from his post with immediate effect.Irwin only took on the job in February when a consortium led by Swiss businessman Dario Berta completed an eve-of-season takeover of the Super League club.However, the Red Devils have been beset by problems in the ensuing period with issues over unpaid wages and key player departures.They sit bottom of Sup
  
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• Champions League semi-final Liveblog: Inter vs. Barcelona

  06-05-2025 19:05 via football-italia.net
  Champions League semi-final Liveblog: Inter vs. BarcelonaThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Champions League semi-final, as it is winner takes all between Inter and Barcelona following a 3-3 thriller.It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET).The first leg was a crazy 3-3 draw that saw the Nerazzurri leading 2-0 and 3-1 only to be pegged back.With no away goals
  
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• Report Ancelotti sets date for Real Madrid exit and Brazil move

  06-05-2025 19:03 via football-italia.net
  Report Ancelotti sets date for Real Madrid exit and Brazil moveAccording to Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Madrid will announce that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving after the showdown with Barcelona, freeing him up to take the Brazil job.The Italian tactician’s future has been in chaos over the last week, with reports of a done deal with the Brazilian Federation suddenly collapsing at the last minute.The talks resumed, but Ancelotti is eager not to make the first step to leave the Merengues and
  
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• Real Madrid megastar chasing historic record heading into El Clasico

  06-05-2025 19:03 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar chasing historic record heading into El ClasicoWith only four games left to be played in the season, Real Madrid are hoping to take back control of the La Liga title race.The Merengues are currently four points behind leaders Barcelona and with the Clasico coming up later this weekend, it could end up having major repercussions on the title race – making it a must-win game for Carlo Ancelotti & co.Naturally, Real Madrid will look to their big superstars, including
  
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• Dybala on how Mourinho convinced him to join Roma: “Right away I knew he would convince me.”

  06-05-2025 19:01 via romapress.net
  Dybala on how Mourinho convinced him to join Roma: “Right away I knew he would convince me.”Paulo Dybala revealed the details behind his move to Roma in the summer of 2022.The Argentine star was given a royal welcome to the Italian capital as he joined Jose Mourinho’s ranks in the aftermath of Roma’s Conference League title.In a brand new interview with Sports Illustrated, Dybala recalled his conversations with Mourinho leading up to his decision to move to Roma.“I
  
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• Nine Clubs have Joined the Race to Sign 10-Goal Wolves Striker – Report

  06-05-2025 18:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Nine Clubs have Joined the Race to Sign 10-Goal Wolves Striker – ReportFabio Silva’s Imminent Wolves Exit Signals Ambition, Not RetreatWolves are wasting no time in shaping their summer window, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that Fabio Silva will not be part of Vitor Pereira’s long-term vision at Molineux. As reported by TEAMtalk, Silva’s stock has risen following a productive loan spell at Las Palmas, where the Portuguese striker has netted 10 goals in 24 La
  
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• Dybala on Juventus lifestyle and why he rejected Saudi Arabia for Roma passion

  06-05-2025 18:49 via football-italia.net
  Dybala on Juventus lifestyle and why he rejected Saudi Arabia for Roma passionPaulo Dybala explains the difference between Juventus and Roma, how Jose Mourinho convinced him, and why he turned down a huge offer from Saudi Arabia. ‘These are figures that make you think.’The Argentina international is out for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, though he insists on travelling with his teammates and cheering them on from the sidelines regardless.It is a sign of how embedd
  
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• Liverpool Identify €12M-a-Year Man Utd, PSG Target as Key Summer Attacking Solution

  06-05-2025 18:45 via psgtalk.com
  Liverpool Identify €12M-a-Year Man Utd, PSG Target as Key Summer Attacking SolutionParis Saint-Germain have been keeping tabs on Osimhen for a while. Furthermore, with the summer transfer window approaching, talk about the striker’s future is picking up.According to a recent report from GIVE ME SPORT, Manchester United are becoming increasingly concerned about PSG’s growing interest, with the French side now seen as the frontrunner to sign the 26-year-old.PSG are reportedly read
  
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• Inside the Florian Wirtz decision: Bayer Leverkusen talent has destination

  06-05-2025 18:40 via football-espana.net
  Inside the Florian Wirtz decision: Bayer Leverkusen talent has destinationGermany international Florian Wirtz arguably has his pick of clubs in Europe, at least those thast can afford him, and it appears he has made his choice. The Bayer Leverkusen star appears set to make his move this summer, in spite of talk that he could extend with die Werkself until the summer.Wirtz, 22, has been on the radar of Europe’s top clubs since he burst onto the scene as a teenager, but his campaign leading
  
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• Mexican club León's appeal to play in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup rejected by CAS

  06-05-2025 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liga MX club León has lost its appeal to be reconsidered for the FIFA Club World Cup this summer, it was announced Tuesday. (REUTERS/Henry Romero)REUTERS / ReutersThe Court of Arbitration for Sport turned down Mexican club León's appeal to FIFA regarding its entry into the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. Despite meeting the requirements to qualify for the 32-team tournament, FIFA expelled León from the FIFA Club World Cup lineup in March, as they and another Liga MX cl
  
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• Perhaps this is the season that Manchester City had to have

  06-05-2025 18:33 via esteemedkompany.com
  Perhaps this is the season that Manchester City had to haveThe 24/25 season has been a trying campaign for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. After winning four consecutive Premier League titles, they lost their crown to Liverpool. All eras end, and this season, City’s run as Premier League champions has ended. This season may be looked back upon as the beginning of a new era for Manchester City. In a way, perhaps it was the season the club needed to have to kick the club into gear for wha
  
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• “I find it hard” – Sergio Aguero reveals what he really thinks about his historic Manchester City goal against QPR in 2012

  06-05-2025 18:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  “I find it hard” – Sergio Aguero reveals what he really thinks about his historic Manchester City goal against QPR in 2012Former Manchester City striker and club legend Sergio Aguero has provided his honest thoughts on the historic goal scored by himself against QPR in 2012.The iconic Argentine striker established himself as one of Manchester City’s greatest-ever players over the course of a 10-season career in sky blue and white, winning numerous domestic honours during
  
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• Barcelona star Kounde travels for Inter vs. Barcelona in economy class

  06-05-2025 18:23 via football-italia.net
  Barcelona star Kounde travels for Inter vs. Barcelona in economy classJules Koundé was spotted travelling to Milan for tonight’s Champions League semi-final with Inter, but the Barcelona star surprised many by flying economy.It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET).The first leg was a 3-3 thriller, so with no away goals rule, it is winner takes all after 90 minutes, extra time or even penalties.Koundé had played in the first leg, but is ruled out for t
  
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• Club León lose appeal to play in 2025 Club World Cup

  06-05-2025 18:22 via onefootball.com
  
  Club León lose appeal to play in 2025 Club World CupThe Court of Arbitration have officially rejected Club León's appeal to play at the 2025 Club World Cup.The Liga MX club were originally removed from the competition for breaching multi-club rules, as the Grupo Pachuca also owns another team competing in the tournament. As a result, a spot has opened up for one more team and LAFC and Club América are likely to compete in a play-off game to determine the
  
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• Aston Villa v Tottenham rearranged for UEL final preparation

  06-05-2025 18:22 via onefootball.com
  
  Aston Villa v Tottenham rearranged for UEL final preparationTottenham's penultimate Premier League game of the season has been rearranged to Friday May 16.The Premier League confirmed the new on Tuesday after Spurs asked for the match date to be changed so as to have enough time to prepare for a potential Europa League final the following week.Ange Postecoglou's side are currently 3-1 up from the first leg of their semi-final against Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt and so are in the drivin
  
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• National League news - May 2025

  06-05-2025 18:20 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions.Check out the gossip page for the latest rumours, use our transfers page to track signings made by English Football League clubs or read more National League news from April.6 MayJosh Coley is among seven players released by Sutton United at the end of their contracts.Ryan Jackson, Steve Arnold, Matt Kerbey, Sam Roberts, Jay Williams and Jack R
  
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• How do Luton bounce back on return to League One?

  06-05-2025 18:15 via bbc.com
  
  Carlton Morris only managed one goal for Luton between 1 January and the end of the season [Getty Images]"Back-to-back relegations is not something anyone wants on their resumé, for sure."The words of Luton Town skipper Carlton Morris after their Championship fate was sealed by a 5-3 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.Just 24 months on from the dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley which saw them beat Coventry City and claim a place in the top flight, the Hatters will start life next season ba
  
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• Leon loses Club World Cup appeal with play-off to decide replacement

  06-05-2025 18:09 via independent.co.uk
  
  Mexican side Club Leon has finally lost its legal match against Fifa and is out of the Club World Cup. Los Angeles FC or another Mexican team, Club America, will be the late replacement in the United States next month.The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judges rejected Leon’s attempt to overturn being removed by Fifa from the 32-team tournament for being in the same ownership group as another Club World Cup entry, Pachuca."The panel examined the evidence, including the Club Leon tr
  
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• Referee appointed for Fiorentina vs. Real Betis Conference League semi final

  06-05-2025 18:02 via football-italia.net
  Referee appointed for Fiorentina vs. Real Betis Conference League semi finalSwedish referee Glenn Nyberg has been assigned to the decisive Conference League semi-final second leg between Fiorentina and Real Betis.The match kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET).The Viola have it all to do after losing the first leg 2-1 in Seville, so they need a victory in order to make it a third consecutive Conference League Final appearance.Swedish referee
  
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• 'Dundee hard done by on offside call, but didn't do nearly enough to win'

  06-05-2025 18:02 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]I should be writing about two sensational volleys from Antonio Portales. Instead I'm forced to vent about VAR.Saturday started so promisingly when it looked like Portales had scored a second worldie of a volley just before half-time.However, in Scottish football we can't have nice things, so the goal was ruled out for a bizarre offside call.Clark Robertson, for me, did not interfere with play and his sin was merely existing in an offside position. Dominic Thompson goes to clear the ball reg
  
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• Only three Serie A stadiums up to top standard including Juventus and Udinese

  06-05-2025 18:01 via football-italia.net
  Only three Serie A stadiums up to top standard including Juventus and UdineseOutlets in Italy suggest that only three stadiums in Serie A are up to the highest European standards following complaints about the state of football infrastructure from UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin on Tuesday.The UEFA President said in an interview with SportMediaset that the situation surrounding stadiums in Italy is ‘very bad’, that the state of football infrastructure in Italy is a ‘shame&rsq
  
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• A Wembley return for Blades? 100 years in the making

  06-05-2025 18:00 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]Sheffield United's 1925 team head out for the FA Cup Final against Cardiff at Wembley [Getty Images]25 April 1925 is a key date in Sheffield United's history.It was the last time the Blades won at Wembley, as they beat Cardiff City 1-0 to lift the FA Cup for the fourth time – the last major honour won by the club.Well United are potentially two games away from another return to the national stadium, this time in the Championship play-offs.It will be the 10th time the Blades have conte
  
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• Barcelona line up summer move for 21-year-old Spanish talent from lower division – report

  06-05-2025 17:58 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona line up summer move for 21-year-old Spanish talent from lower division – reportAs has been well established by now, FC Barcelona intend to reinforce the right-back position in the upcoming summer transfer window.While Jules Kounde has excelled as the first choice in the position, manager Hansi Flick does not appear to have been fully convinced by Hector Fort as his backup.As such, the Blaugrana are looking for a new right-back in the summer with Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkus
  
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• Pring could be fit to face Blades in play-offs

  06-05-2025 17:51 via bbc.com
  
  [Rex Features]Bristol City boss Liam Manning says there is a "slight possibility" wing-back Cameron Pring could be fit to face Sheffield United in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg.Pring missed the last two games of the regular season with a hamstring injury having started eight of the previous 10 league matches.The Robins welcome the Blades to Ashton Gate on Thursday and have no fresh injury concerns, according to Manning."Everyone came through Saturday OK," he told BBC Radio Brist
  
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• Paulo Dybala: “I don’t know if I could find the same love of Roma fans anywhere else.”

  06-05-2025 17:51 via romapress.net
  Paulo Dybala: “I don’t know if I could find the same love of Roma fans anywhere else.”Roma attacker Paulo Dybala knows that Roma fans are special.The Argentine was quickly embraced by the Giallorossi fanbase who now consider him their idol and who forced him to reconsider a very rich offer from Saudi Arabia last year.In a brand new interview with Sports Illustrated, Dybala detailed his decision to remain in the Italian capital and reject Al Qadsiash’s proposal.“I wo
  
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• Aston Villa Eyeing £20m Move to Sign 26-year-old Real Madrid Star – Report

  06-05-2025 17:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Aston Villa Eyeing £20m Move to Sign 26-year-old Real Madrid Star – ReportAston Villa Eye Real Madrid Star Amid Goalkeeper UncertaintyAston Villa have emerged as potential suitors for Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin, with Birmingham Mail reporting that the 26-year-old Ukrainian could be on the move this summer. Lunin, who has struggled for consistent minutes at the Santiago Bernabéu since joining from Zorya Luhansk in 2018, is now attracting attention from the Premier League,
  
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• Aston Villa hit out at visit of Tottenham being brought forward by 48 hours

  06-05-2025 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominic Solanke was one of the scorers in their Europa League semi-final first leg win over Bodø/Glimt.Photograph: Ashley Western/Colorsport/REX/ShutterstockAston Villa officials have made clear the club’s unhappiness with the Premier League for agreeing to bring forward Tottenham’s trip to Villa Park by 48 hours in order to help them prepare for a Europa League final they have not reached yet.Spurs were originally scheduled to play Villa on 18 May but the encounter will now t
  
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