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• Swansea striker Vipotnik out to reach 'next level'

  20-04-2025 13:11 via bbc.com
  
  Zan Vipotnik has won 17 caps for Slovenia, scoring two goals [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik hopes to reach the "next level" in his second season at the club.The Slovenia international joined the Swans last summer following the mutual termination of his contract with Bordeaux, who had been blighted by significant financial issues.He has endured a mixed first campaign at the Swansea.com Stadium but took his goal tally for the season to seven with the match winner again
  
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• Mohamed Salah and Liverpool: A match made in HEAVEN

  12-05-2025 11:15 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah and Liverpool: A match made in HEAVENIn terms of his goalscoring and assisting prowess, claiming Liverpool have hit the jackpot with Mohamed Salah would be an obvious statement to make, but there's more to it than you think.The Egyptian has been playing at a world class level for eight seasons now. There really isn't a lot more that you could ask of him.The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥LFC x Nike Air MaxBuy NowLFC Retro ShirtsBuy NowLFC KitsBuy NowLFC Nike TrainingBuy NowHe's g
  
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• Poland Star Hailed For Sparkling MOTM Performance In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Clash

  12-05-2025 11:08 via sempreinter.com
  Poland Star Hailed For Sparkling MOTM Performance In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A ClashNicola Zalewski has won lavish praise for his performance in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Torino and Inter Milan.Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, hail the Pole as Inter’s outstanding player.Nicola Zalewski got the start for Inter Milan against Torino yesterday evening.With Inter having just played an exhausting two-hour Champions Leag
  
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• Mental health struggles not a sign of weakness - Burn

  12-05-2025 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  Newcastle defender Dan Burn has opened up about his mental health, saying it is "not a weakness but a sign of strength" to ask for help if you are struggling.Burn, 33, made his Premier League debut with Fulham in 2014 and went through what he described as "a bad patch".Speaking to former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer for Mental Health Awareness Week, Burn said when he was younger he found it hard to speak about the issues he faced."I think I was embarrassed," he said. "At the time I'd been play
  
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• Women's Championship renamed WSL2 from next season

  12-05-2025 11:00 via bbc.com
  
  London City Lionesses won the Women's Championship - soon to be known as WSL2 - earlier this month [Getty Images]The Women's Championship will become the Women's Super League 2 from the start of the 2025-26 season as part of a major rebrand of women's professional football in England.On Thursday Women's Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) - the company that oversees the top two divisions in women's football - unveiled new names, emblems and a new visual identity.WPLL also announced a company nam
  
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• Out-Of-Favour Attacking Duo Impress In Rare Starting Chance In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Clash

  12-05-2025 10:59 via sempreinter.com
  Out-Of-Favour Attacking Duo Impress In Rare Starting Chance In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A ClashMehdi Taremi and Joaquin Correa both impressed in rare starts in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Torino and Inter Milan.Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, praised the attacking duo for accomplished displays even without getting on the scoresheet.Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi went with the “second string” in attack agains
  
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• 'He's cost us before and he'll cost us again' - fans on 10-man defeat

  12-05-2025 10:54 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Newcastle and Chelsea.Here are some of your comments:John: Nicolas Jackson is simply not good enough for a club with Chelsea's ambition. He needs to be sold this summer and replaced by a top striker with a cool head.Gary: I'm sorry, but I have never been a big fan of Nicolas Jackson, and I don't think he is the answer to our ongoing centre-forward problem. Today, he showed his true colours by getting himself
  
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• “He didn’t read the room. The booing didn’t stop. It just escalated.” The Raw Podcast

  12-05-2025 10:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  “He didn’t read the room. The booing didn’t stop. It just escalated.” The Raw PodcastLiverpool and Arsenal Share the Spoils in Anfield DramaWhen Liverpool and Arsenal meet at Anfield, emotions inevitably run high. This latest 2–2 draw was no exception, yet it will be remembered as much for the atmosphere and controversy as the football itself. Hosted on the Anfield Index podcast, Trev Downey was joined by Hari Sethi and Jim Boardman to unpack an eventful afternoon i
  
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• Villa 'here to stay' - reaction after Champions League chase hots up

  12-05-2025 10:45 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa can no longer finish lower than seventh, meaning they are guaranteed European football in at least the Conference League next season.And with two games remaining, former Premier league midfielder Michael Brown and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards are backing Unai Emery's men to qualify for the Champions League for a successive season."It is an impressive achievement," said Edwards on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "They have rallied again."They have Manchester U
  
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• Albania Star Praised For Showing ‘Personality’ In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Clash

  12-05-2025 10:45 via sempreinter.com
  Albania Star Praised For Showing ‘Personality’ In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A ClashMidfielder Kristjan Asllani has been praised for showing “personality” in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Torino and Inter Milan.Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, hail the 22-year-old’s accomplished display in central midfield.Kristjan Asllani got the start in midfield for Inter Milan against Torino yesterday.This was
  
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• Is Howe manager of the year after 'incredible campaign'?

  12-05-2025 10:38 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Eddie Howe for manager of the year?The Telegraph's Luke Edwards says the Newcastle boss deserves the accolade after leading the club to the "most successful season in living memory".The Magpies are guaranteed European football next season and not only is Champions League qualification in their hands, but so is the chance to finish in second place."It has been an incredible campaign, especially given the fact they didn't sign a player last summer to improve the first team," said Edw
  
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• Inzaghi Faces ‘Dilemma’ As Inter Milan Get Back Into Serie A Title Race – Go For Broke Or Prioritize Champions League Final?

  12-05-2025 10:38 via sempreinter.com
  Inzaghi Faces ‘Dilemma’ As Inter Milan Get Back Into Serie A Title Race – Go For Broke Or Prioritize Champions League Final?Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is facing a dilemma between going for broke in Serie A or focusing on the Champions League final against PSG.This is the view in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, after results for Inter and Napoli yesterday evening.The complexion of the Serie A title race certainly
  
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• Here we go – Xabi Alonso signs for Real Madrid until 2028; plan to start from Club World Cup

  12-05-2025 10:33 via madriduniversal.com
  Here we go – Xabi Alonso signs for Real Madrid until 2028; plan to start from Club World CupWith Carlo Ancelotti set to bid goodbye from Real Madrid at the end of the La Liga season, the Merengues have his replacement lined up in the form of Xabi Alonso.Indeed, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the 43-year-old tactician will be joining Real Madrid soon, giving his trademark ‘Here we go’ seal to the deal.Alonso’s contract until 2028Alonso announced last weekend that he wi
  
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• Ousmane Dembélé named Ligue 1 Player of the Year as PSG dominate UNFP awards

  12-05-2025 10:30 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Ousmane Dembélé named Ligue 1 Player of the Year as PSG dominate UNFP awardsParis Saint-Germain’s red-hot attacker Ousmane Dembélé (27) has been crowned as Ligue 1’s player of the year, marking the highlight of a near-clean sweep for this season’s Champions League finalists at the UNFP awards ceremony in Paris on Sunday night.Dembélé’s transformation under Luis Enrique – who was named Coach of the Year – has been one o
  
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• Liverpool should prioritise Atletico Madrid striker, but it’s NOT Julian Alvarez

  12-05-2025 10:30 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Liverpool should prioritise Atletico Madrid striker, but it’s NOT Julian AlvarezWhy Alexander Sørloth is the perfect option for Liverpool.The Norwegian striker has managed 21 goals and two assists for Atletico Madrid this campaign in just 1,980 minutes. That’s a goal involvement every 86 minutes.Sørloth has played second fiddle to Julian Alvarez this season in Spain’s capital, but he has done so perfectly.He ranks in the 99th percentile for non-penalty goals per 9
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne’s England aspirations discussed by Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City exit

  12-05-2025 10:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Kevin De Bruyne’s England aspirations discussed by Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City exitPep Guardiola has weighed in on reports hinting Kevin De Bruyne’s desire to stay in the Premier League when he leaves Manchester City at the end of the season.De Bruyne started and played 90 minutes in a frustrating goalless draw against Southampton at St. Mary’s on Saturday, again wearing the armband in one of his final games in a Manchester City shirt.The 33-year-old announced he wil
  
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• Italian media hail McTominay as Napoli’s last to give up in Genoa draw: see ratings

  12-05-2025 10:28 via football-italia.net
  Italian media hail McTominay as Napoli’s last to give up in Genoa draw: see ratingsScott McTominay looked at his scintillating best once again despite Napoli’s 2-2 draw against Genoa—a result that crucially allowed Inter to close the gap to the Serie A leaders to just one point with two games remaining.The Scotland international delivered another standout performance at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, providing the assists for both of Napoli’s goals.NAPLES, ITALY &ndas
  
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• Referee La Penna Praised For Navigating Tricky Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Clash On Rain-Soaked Evening

  12-05-2025 10:25 via sempreinter.com
  Referee La Penna Praised For Navigating Tricky Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Clash On Rain-Soaked EveningReferee Federico La Penna has won praise for his calm handling of a tricky, rain-soaked match between Torino and Inter Milan.Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, also argue that La Penna got the penalty decisions right – but was wrong to disallow a late Torino goal.Referee Federico La Penna was on the whistle at the Stadio Olimpico
  
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• Superagent backs Barcelona winger for Ballon d’Or – ‘Best player in the world this season’

  12-05-2025 10:20 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Superagent backs Barcelona winger for Ballon d’Or – ‘Best player in the world this season’Lamine Yamal’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary, and now his agent, Jorge Mendes, has added fuel to the fire by boldly claiming the Barcelona wonderkid deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year.The 17-year-old has been a revelation this season under Hansi Flick, and his performance in the recent El Clasico has once again underlined his credentials. Yamal
  
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• How a proposed rule could see Uefa hand prize money to clubs like Blackburn, St Mirren and Bury

  12-05-2025 10:15 via independent.co.uk
  
  Uefa has been called upon to set aside five percent of competition prize money for non-competing clubs who develop players, an idea that would have meant Blackburn Rovers received over £750,000 from last season's European matches and Bury over £10,000.The proposal comes from the Union of European Clubs [UEC], a lobby group established to represent the interests of the wider continental game amid worsening financial disparity. The expansion of the Champions League essentially sees mor
  
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• Spalletti on Totti: “I love him, I hope to do something with him.”

  12-05-2025 10:14 via romapress.net
  Spalletti on Totti: “I love him, I hope to do something with him.”Former Roma manager Luciano Spalletti discussed his difficult rapport over the years with the legendary Giallorossi captain Francesco Totti.In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Spalletti had to say this about Totti:“I love him. He is football, for me. Instinct, class, intelligence too. When I trained him, it reassured me to think that my future depended on those feet.”“And I would like, now that
  
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• ‘I’m not going to deny myself the chance to play in the Premier League’ – Eli Junior Kroupi confirms Bournemouth desire despite Lorient’s efforts to keep him

  12-05-2025 10:14 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  ‘I’m not going to deny myself the chance to play in the Premier League’ – Eli Junior Kroupi confirms Bournemouth desire despite Lorient’s efforts to keep himLorient attacker Eli Junior Kroupi (18) has confirmed his intention to return to Bournemouth this summer, despite Lorient’s hopes of keeping the teenage forward for their return to Ligue 1. The 18-year-old France youth international spent the season on loan at the Breton club from the Cherries, with both c
  
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• Watch: Real Madrid star endures more taunts over Ballon d’Or snub in El Clasico

  12-05-2025 10:00 via madriduniversal.com
  Watch: Real Madrid star endures more taunts over Ballon d’Or snub in El ClasicoEl Clasico is always a stage where stars are expected to shine, but for Vinicius Jr., last night’s clash turned into a forgettable outing. The Brazilian winger not only struggled to leave his mark on the pitch but also found himself at the centre of confusion during his substitution, and later, at the receiving end of mockery from the stands.Around the 75th minute, after a sprint down the left flank,
  
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• Legendary Barcelona forward applauds Pedri’s influence and Yamal’s growth – ‘They surprise me’

  12-05-2025 10:00 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Legendary Barcelona forward applauds Pedri’s influence and Yamal’s growth – ‘They surprise me’Former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has heaped praise on the current Barça side, expressing his admiration for the footballing identity Hansi Flick has instilled in his first season at the helm. Now playing for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer, the Uruguayan legend did not hold back his excitement for the new-look Barcelona, saying, “I love Barcelon
  
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• Video: Pippo Inzaghi’s son scores against father during Pisa’s Serie A promotion celebration

  12-05-2025 09:57 via football-italia.net
  Video: Pippo Inzaghi’s son scores against father during Pisa’s Serie A promotion celebrationPisa’s celebrations for their long-awaited return to Serie A were marked by a sweet moment involving coach Pippo Inzaghi and his young son.As the festivities lit up the Arena Garibaldi following the Nerazzurri’s 3-3 draw with Südtirol—their first game since officially clinching promotion last week—the duo took to the pitch in a heartwarming scene.Footage captured t
  
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• Beckham tells Minnesota United to 'show a little respect'

  12-05-2025 09:49 via bbc.com
  
  David Beckham played for LA Galaxy before he became co-owner of Inter Miami [Getty Images]David Beckham's star-studded Inter Miami were thrashed 4-1 by Minnesota United but it was the opposition's social media activity that he took exception to - and the former England captain went straight to the comments section.Saturday's loss was the heaviest Inter had suffered since eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi joined the club in July 2023.Argentina captain Messi, 37, scored in the second-half
  
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• Man Utd Dealt Shocking Decision as Battle With Man City for PSG’s Donnarumma Emerges

  12-05-2025 09:47 via psgtalk.com
  Man Utd Dealt Shocking Decision as Battle With Man City for PSG’s Donnarumma EmergesParis Saint-Germain have a major decision to make: Is Gianluigi Donnarumma still their long-term solution in goal? His contract runs through 2026, but time is starting to run short.Since joining from AC Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has delivered some memorable moments—penalty saves against Liverpool and key stops versus Aston Villa and Arsenal this season stand out.Still, his time in Paris has been far f
  
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• Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal - the fans' verdict

  12-05-2025 09:45 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your thoughts after Liverpool's Premier League draw against Arsenal.Here are some of your comments:Pete: Good first half, should have been out of sight by half time! Allowed Arsenal too much time second half! Need to still be ruthless in the box.Paul: Other than a 10 minute spell when we scored both goals, I thought Arsenal were the better team. Not sure if this was because they wanted it more or we have dropped off. Absolutely brilliant to have won the title but
  
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• Watch: Emotional Clasico win leaves Barcelona veteran in tears

  12-05-2025 09:40 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Watch: Emotional Clasico win leaves Barcelona veteran in tearsAs Barcelona delivered yet another blow to Real Madrid with a thrilling 4-3 win, one step away from sealing the La Liga title, much of the spotlight rightly fell on the brilliance of Hansi Flick’s team. With four goals in a breathtaking first-half performance, Barça showed once again that they are the most dominant force in Spain this season. But in the middle of the chaos, drama, and jubilation, one image went
  
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• Just in: Xabi Alonso to take charge of Real Madrid at FIFA Club World Cup

  12-05-2025 09:40 via madriduniversal.com
  Just in: Xabi Alonso to take charge of Real Madrid at FIFA Club World CupDespite the disappointment of another Clasico defeat, Real Madrid fans finally have a reason to look ahead with optimism. This is because, according to MARCA, the club has taken a decisive step towards its future by confirming that Xabi Alonso will take charge of the team at the FIFA Club World Cup. There will be no interim solution. No waiting. The new project begins now.The decision, reportedly made during an interna
  
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