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• Svilar and Soule: ‘Roma wanted to win, a point is better than nothing’

  13-04-2025 23:01 via football-italia.net
  Svilar and Soule: ‘Roma wanted to win, a point is better than nothing’Mile Svilar reveals his toughest save of the derby, but both the Roma goalkeeper and scorer Matias Soulé are disappointed with the draw against Lazio. ‘We wanted to win.’It was a dramatic Derby della Capitale at the packed Stadio Olimpico, as Svilar made several big saves in the first half before he was finally beaten by the Alessio Romagnoli header on a Luca Pellegrini free kick.However, Soul&ea
  
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• 🎥 OTD: Aston Villa claim landmark victory over a familiar foe

  25-04-2025 20:35 via onefootball.com
  
  🎥 OTD: Aston Villa claim landmark victory over a familiar foeAston Villa will be aiming for another landmark moment when they take on Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.
  But while Unai Emery's side are dreaming of a Wembley return if they can overcome their Premier League counterparts, they already have form with familiar foes.It was 15 years ago that the Villans claimed the spoils in the Second City Derby with a 1-0 win over neighbours Birmingham City courtesy of a late Jame
  
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• Official: Fiorentina confirm Dodo has undergone surgery for appendicitis

  25-04-2025 20:21 via football-italia.net
  Official: Fiorentina confirm Dodo has undergone surgery for appendicitisFiorentina have confirmed that full-back Dodo has had surgery to remove his appendix after coming down with appendicitis in the early hours of Friday morning.The Brazilian, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks, will miss his side’s upcoming match against Empoli in Serie A on Sunday and is also a major doubt for the first leg of the Conference League semi-final against Real Betis on Thursday.Fior
  
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• Rodgers To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-3-3 Celtic Lineup To Face Dundee United

  25-04-2025 20:20 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Rodgers To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-3-3 Celtic Lineup To Face Dundee UnitedThe title race is all done and dusted in the Scottish Premiership, as anything but a defeat against Dundee United would see Celtic equal Rangers’ 55 league titles on Sunday afternoon. They are marching towards a ‘domestic treble’ under Brendan Rodgers, and the hosts could only delay the celebrations until next weekend’s Old Firm clash by scripting a victory at Tannadice Park.While the Tangerines
  
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• Official: Real Madrid condemn referee comments showing ‘hostility’ and ‘animosity’, against club

  25-04-2025 20:17 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid condemn referee comments showing ‘hostility’ and ‘animosity’, against clubWith a little over 24 hours left before the Copa del Rey final, Real Madrid have issued an official statement condemning the comments made by referees Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea and Pablo Gonzalez Muertes.Tensions are at a high as Real Madrid are furious about the statements made by the two aforementioned officials, who will be involved in tomorrow’s Copa del Rey final
  
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• Concerns over Motherwell's 'appalling' goal threat

  25-04-2025 20:02 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]BBC Sport Scotland's Nick McPheat has been answering some of your Motherwell questions.Ronnie asked: We are very light on the striker front, which brings me to my question. When will Zach Robinson and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos be fit as they are very much missed?Nick answered: Not until next season, I assume. Stamatelopoulos was ruled out for at least two months with a fractured wrist in mid-March and Robinson ruptured his Achilles in December, which is unfortunate as they are probably the
  
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• Chelsea face herculean task to topple Champions League giants Barcelona

  25-04-2025 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucy Bronze gave a rousing speech to her teammates after losing the first leg 4-1 in Barcelona.Photograph: Alex Canales/SPP/ShutterstockThe scale of Chelsea’s task in their European semi-final second leg can be summed up in a few ominous statistics. For starters, their opponents, Barcelona, have never lost a two-leg Women’s Champions League tie after securing a first-leg victory. They have won 17 consecutive two-leg ties in the tournament and, this time, the eight-time semi-finalists
  
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• Beto And Keane To Start | 4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Chelsea

  25-04-2025 20:00 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Beto And Keane To Start | 4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Vs ChelseaEverton will face off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this Saturday afternoon as they look to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Toffees suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a good performance this weekend.David Moyes will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Beto and Mich
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Chelsea v Everton

  25-04-2025 19:56 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]The worry for Everton is James Tarkowski is out for the season with the hamstring injury he sustained against Manchester City.That is a massive blow for them at the back, because they did not look the same team defensively once he went off.Everton are without striker Armando Broja too, because he is on loan from Chelsea and cannot face his parent club, but I feel like he has kind of been on trial in the past couple of games anyway.David Moyes has been having a look at Broja, probably to wei
  
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• 💥 High tension! Real Madrid stand firm against the RFEF

  25-04-2025 19:51 via onefootball.com
  
  💥 High tension! Real Madrid stand firm against the RFEFThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.The White House has decided to cancel all institutional events and will not attend the press conference prior to the Copa del Rey final.
  Very tense atmosphere in the run-up to the Copa del Rey final. After the controversy over the refereeing, Real Madrid has decided not to attend the official press confere
  
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• David Ornstein confirms Manchester United ‘aren’t pursuing’ striker

  25-04-2025 19:50 via eplindex.com
  
  David Ornstein confirms Manchester United ‘aren’t pursuing’ strikerMan Utd Shift Focus as Osimhen Links Dismissed in Favour of Delap MoveMan Utd Reset Transfer Plans Ahead of Vital SummerManchester United’s summer rebuild appears set for a pragmatic shift, with trusted journalist David Ornstein confirming that reported links to Victor Osimhen are wide of the mark. Instead, the Red Devils are firmly targeting a more attainable, younger option in Liam Delap from Ipswich Tow
  
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• ‘We have the belief’ – Arsenal confident of overturning deficit in Lyon says McCabe

  25-04-2025 19:48 via fawslfulltime.co.uk
  
  ‘We have the belief’ – Arsenal confident of overturning deficit in Lyon says McCabeArsenal full-back Katie McCabe says that the team are confident of overturning a one-goal deficit when they contest the second leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final tie against Lyon on Sunday.The Gunners trail 2-1 from last weekend’s first leg tie at the Emirates Stadium. Kadidiatou Diani struck early in the game for Lyon but Arsenal levelled matters through a Mariona
  
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• Real Madrid could scupper Barcelona deal for Jonathan Tah if Xabi Alonso joins Los Blancos

  25-04-2025 19:44 via footballtoday.com
  
  Real Madrid could scupper Barcelona deal for Jonathan Tah if Xabi Alonso joins Los BlancosBarcelona have been the front-runners in the race to sign free agent and Bayer Leverkusen stalwart Jonathan Tah. They have had a deal in place for some time.However, according to Florian Plettenberg, Madrid could rival their arch-nemesis Barcelona for Tah if they hire Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti.Per the report, Alonso and Tah share a great relationship. The German international
  
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• Major Rodri injury update as Pep Guardiola reveals whether midfielder could feature in FA Cup final

  25-04-2025 19:40 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Major Rodri injury update as Pep Guardiola reveals whether midfielder could feature in FA Cup finalManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to questions over whether Rodri could feature in a potential FA Cup final for the club at the end of the season.The Spain international has been ruled out for the large majority of the ongoing campaign after he sustained a serious knee injury during the early stages of the season in a 2-2 home draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.Having since g
  
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• Pep Guardiola drops huge Rodri return date update

  25-04-2025 19:39 via football-espana.net
  Pep Guardiola drops huge Rodri return date updateSpain star Rodri Hernandez could return for Manchester City before the end of the 2024/25 domestic season.The 28-year-old has missed the majority of the current campaign after suffering an ACL injury back in September but his rehabilitation has been smooth so far.Pep Guardiola confirmed he is back training with the squad amid optimism over when he will be brought back into his matchday plans in Manchester.Guardiola has fallen short in his Premier
  
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• Just in – Real Madrid considering not playing Copa del Rey final vs Barcelona

  25-04-2025 19:32 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Just in – Real Madrid considering not playing Copa del Rey final vs BarcelonaIn a shocking development, Real Madrid are seriously considering boycotting Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, reports El Chiringuito TV.There has been a lot of tension leading up to tomorrow’s final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, following the explosive press conference of referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea and VAR official Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes, who were critical of the RMTV vi
  
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• What Inzaghi did to motivate Inter squad after 3-0 loss against Milan

  25-04-2025 19:31 via football-italia.net
  What Inzaghi did to motivate Inter squad after 3-0 loss against MilanInter returned to the training pitch on Friday following their 3-0 defeat by rivals Milan in the second leg of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night, as Simone Inzaghi and his team shift their focus back to the Serie A title race ahead of their visit from Roma on Sunday.The Nerazzurri had their dreams of an historic treble shut down after being knocked out by Milan in a 4-1 aggregate scoreline in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, whi
  
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• FA Cup and Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

  25-04-2025 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Ward and Will Hughes of Crystal Palace prepare for their FA Cup showdown with Aston Villa on Saturday.Photograph: Sebastian Frej/Crystal Palace FCFA Cup semi-finals (stats from all competitions)CRYSTAL PALACE v ASTON VILLASaturday 5.15pm BBC One Venue WembleyReferee Anthony Taylor This season G41 Y137 R9 3.56 cards/gameCrystal PalaceSubs from Matthews, Umeh, Ward, Clyne, Chilwell, França, Devenny, Esse, Lerma, Nketiah, Kporha, KamadaRelated: Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things
  
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• Real Madrid could walk away from Copa del Rey final after anger over referee comments

  25-04-2025 19:26 via madriduniversal.com
  
  Real Madrid could walk away from Copa del Rey final after anger over referee commentsIn a major development, Real Madrid are seriously considering not playing the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, reports El Chiringuito TV.As per the report, Real Madrid’s legal department is currently drafting an official statement in which the club will demand a public apology from the referees involved in the Copa del Rey final. This follows the explosive events surrounding the pre-match press confer
  
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• Barcelona confirm Robert Lewandowski joins Copa del Rey final squad

  25-04-2025 19:25 via football-espana.net
  Barcelona confirm Robert Lewandowski joins Copa del Rey final squadBarcelona will have a few unexpected faces in their travelling squad for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid this weekend.Hansi Flick’s side have landed in Sevilla ahead of their huge El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid on April 26.La Blaugrana are pushing to win a potential trophy treble this season with Carlo Ancelotti chasing down a domestic double following their UEFA Champions League exit this month.The final w
  
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• Real Madrid cancel press conference and training before Copa del Rey final in protest

  25-04-2025 19:22 via football-espana.net
  Real Madrid cancel press conference and training before Copa del Rey final in protestReal Madrid have continued their war on the refereeing body (CTA) and Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over officials, and have cancelled their press conference and training session ahead of the Copa del Rey final.Both teams were due to host open training sessions and press conferences before the final in Seville at La Cartuja before the final on Saturday night. On Friday afternoon, Copa final referee Ri
  
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• Ashworth's 'reality check' at County

  25-04-2025 19:17 via bbc.com
  
  Defender Zac Ashworth says the pressures of the Scottish Premiership and honesty of Ross County manager Don Cowie have been a welcome "reality check".The 22-year-old left-back has made seven appearances in an injury-disrupted spell since joining on loan from Blackpool in January."I've wanted to play more, but I had a little injury that set me back," he told BBC Scotland. "But it's just about embracing all those challenges and playing against different teams, in different stadiums, in different c
  
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• Atletico Madrid chase second Tottenham transfer target

  25-04-2025 19:15 via football-espana.net
  Atletico Madrid chase second Tottenham transfer targetAtletico Madrid are planning a major squad reshuffle in the summer transfer window ahead of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign.Diego Simeone will have a budget to work with in the Spanish capital after another season of UEFA Champions League money has now been secured.Simeone is targeting a host of options to bolster his options with a rumoured focus on the Premier League as a source of new faces.Tottenham centre back Cristian Romero is expected to
  
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• Juventus team news: Two major concerns for Monza, Kolo Muani chance

  25-04-2025 19:13 via football-italia.net
  Juventus team news: Two major concerns for Monza, Kolo Muani chanceRandal Kolo Muani is expected to lead the line for Juventus in their upcoming Serie A match against Monza, as Dusan Vlahovic will not be available, nor will Teun Koopmeiners, but there could be a return to the starting line-up for Kenan Yildiz.Juventus team news for MonzaJuventus are preparing to take on Monza in Serie A on Sunday, as the Bianconeri look to climb back into the top four positions. Igor Tudor’s side currently
  
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• Just in – Real Madrid boycott press conference, training ahead of Copa del Rey final

  25-04-2025 19:12 via madriduniversal.com
  Just in – Real Madrid boycott press conference, training ahead of Copa del Rey finalTensions have escalated sharply just hours before the Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, set to be played this Saturday at La Cartuja. Indeed, according to MARCA, Real Madrid have decided not to attend any of the official pre-match events organised by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).The Spanish capital giants have cancelled its participation in the scheduled press conferen
  
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• Why Barcelona v Real Madrid won't just define trophies, but trajectories

  25-04-2025 19:07 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]Football is theatre. Triumph or tragedy, fantasy or farce. But there's a moment just before the curtain rises, when the stage is still, the lights dim, and there's a silence that crackles with a mixture of tension and anticipation.That's where Barcelona and Real Madrid find themselves now.As the season winds toward its decisive final act, the two great rivals prepare for a double collision.Saturday's Copa del Rey final in Seville will be the first, while El Clasico will follow at Montjuic o
  
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• Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is in demand as Bayer Leverkusen eye summer deal

  25-04-2025 19:05 via footballtoday.com
  
  Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is in demand as Bayer Leverkusen eye summer dealChelsea have a decision to make regarding Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who is on loan at RC Strasbourg.According to Kicker, Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are mulling over the prospect of submitting an official proposal at the end of the season.Chelsea signed Petrovic in the summer of 2023. He came in with a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in America, having turned out for Major League So
  
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• 'We are victims of our own success' - Bournemouth technical director

  25-04-2025 19:04 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth's technical director Simon Francis says that interest in the club's star players is testament to the job the Cherries have done with recruitment, and the performance of Andoni Iraola's team.Bournemouth are eighth in the Premier League and players such as Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Antoine Semenyo are just three of the players rumoured to have attracted the gaze of clubs across Europe."We end up being a victim of our own success really," he said."There will be bigger
  
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• Real Madrid could hijack Barcelona’s deal to sign Bundesliga defensive ace

  25-04-2025 19:02 via madriduniversal.com
  Real Madrid could hijack Barcelona’s deal to sign Bundesliga defensive aceThe future of Jonathan Tah has been a hot topic in the transfer market, as the defender spends his final few months at Bayer Leverkusen.The defender’s contract at Leverkusen expires at the end of the season and therefore, he will become available as a free agent in the summer. A big opportunity for Real Madrid?Tah’s situation has put a number of top clubs across Europe on red alert, with Barcelona and Rea
  
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• Evra to make mixed martial arts debut at PFL Paris

  25-04-2025 19:00 via bbc.com
  
  Patrice Evra has been working as a football pundit since retiring from playing [Getty Images]Former Manchester United and France footballer Patrice Evra will make his mixed martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris on Friday, 23 May.The 43-year-old - who quit football in 2018 - has been training since 2016 with PFL star and friend Cedric Doumbe.The opponent for Evra's PFL Europe Showcase Bout in the SmartCage at the Accor Arena is yet to be announced."I love this game too," said Evra, who won 81 ca
  
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