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• The right decision? Fans on Juric's exit

  07-04-2025 17:10 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Southampton parting ways with manager Ivan Juric following confirmation of the club's relegation from the Premier League.Here are some of your comments:Maximus: I think it's the right decision; Ivan Juric was brought in to keep us up, so there's no point in keeping him on now that we've been relegated. It gives us more time to find a new manager who will hopefully get us playing a cohesive and adaptable style of play with players who want to be there
  
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• Alexandre Lacazette unlikely to extend contract at Lyon

  22-04-2025 17:13 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Alexandre Lacazette unlikely to extend contract at LyonAccording to L’Équipe, Alexandre Lacazette (33) is unlikely to extend his contract at Lyon and could be set to leave the club on a free transfer. The OL captain’s contract at the Groupama Stadium is set to expire at the end of the season. Since the arrival of Paulo Fonseca at Les Gones, opportunities have become more limited for the former Arsenal striker. Summer signing Georges Mikautadze has been awarded with m
  
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• Arteta delivers Saka injury update ahead of Palace

  22-04-2025 17:07 via dailycannon.com
  
  Arteta delivers Saka injury update ahead of PalaceMikel Arteta met with the press ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.The main concern for Arsenal is the fitness of Bukayo Saka who was on the receiving end of a nasty tackle in the weekend’s game against Ipswich.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images“Yeah, we have to wait and see how he reacts after the session,” Arteta told reporters, confirming that Saka had trained. “
  
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• Arsenal decide to not renew Thomas Partey’s contract

  22-04-2025 17:00 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Arsenal decide to not renew Thomas Partey’s contractAccording to Sacha Tavolieri, Arsenal have taken the decision not to renew the contract of Thomas Partey (31). The Ghanaian international midfielder’s contract with the Premier League club is set to expire at the end of the season. As a result, the 31-year-old looks set for a departure in the summer transfer window as a free agent. With Partey set to become a free agent, this has alerted the interest of several clubs. 
  
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• WIN: A pair of Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final tickets for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

  22-04-2025 16:54 via cityxtra.co.uk
  WIN: A pair of Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final tickets for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester CityManchester City head to Wembley Stadium once again this weekend as they look to reach a third consecutive FA Cup Final, and you plus a friend could be there!It has been the perfect route for Manchester City so far in this season’s competition having dismissed of opposition in all tiers of English football to make their second Wembley appearance of the season.The third round saw fellow Greater Manchest
  
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• Arsenal keen on winger but remain cautious over transfer demands

  22-04-2025 16:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Arsenal keen on winger but remain cautious over transfer demandsArsenal Monitoring Nico Williams Amid Injury Setback and UncertaintyForward planning continues as Arsenal assess summer optionsAs Arsenal look ahead to a defining summer transfer window, discussions around attacking reinforcements are beginning to take shape. At the centre of those conversations is Nico Williams, a player long admired by Mikel Arteta and seen internally as a potential solution to Arsenal’s depth issues in wide
  
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• Date set for new Manchester City legal battle with Premier League as 115 charges await decision

  22-04-2025 16:45 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Date set for new Manchester City legal battle with Premier League as 115 charges await decisionManchester City and the Premier League now have a new date for their respective diaries as they prepare to clash legally once again later this year.Legal representatives of the four-in-a-row Premier League champions first challenged the top-flight over the rules back in January 2024, with the subsequent tribunal ruling in October 2024 that three aspects of the rules were unlawful.Following a further he
  
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• Sacha Boey to leave Bayern Munich in the summer, with Galatasaray interested

  22-04-2025 16:42 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Sacha Boey to leave Bayern Munich in the summer, with Galatasaray interestedAccording to Florian Plettenberg, Sacha Boey (24) is set to leave Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window. The French right-back has been identified as one of several players who could leave the Allianz Arena when the transfer window reopens. Boey signed for Bayern in the January of 2024 for a fee of €30m. However, things haven’t quite worked out as the 24-year-old would have planned when he arri
  
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• Lookman targeted by Juventus if Osimhen joins Manchester United

  22-04-2025 16:40 via football-italia.net
  Lookman targeted by Juventus if Osimhen joins Manchester UnitedWith reports increasing that Victor Osimhen agreed personal terms with Manchester United, now Juventus are turning towards Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.The Nigeria international is still owned by Napoli during his loan spell with Galatasaray, but is set for a sale this summer, perhaps for less than the €75m release clause in his contract.Multiple reports in Turkey and Nigeria have suggested over the last few days that Osimhe
  
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• Ancelotti hits back at criticism: ‘It’s not my way, hire another coach’

  22-04-2025 16:40 via football-italia.net
  Ancelotti hits back at criticism: ‘It’s not my way, hire another coach’Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t he agree he should be tougher with his players? He wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up staying at Real Madrid if he wins two trophies: ‘Does anything that happens in football still surprise you?’Multiple reports claim Ancelotti will be sacked at the end of the season, if not earlier, despite a contract expiring in June 2026.The Merengues are still running for L
  
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• Other results reprieved Boro - Boateng

  22-04-2025 16:29 via bbc.com
  
  Geprge Boateng played over 200 games for Middlesbrough across six seasons [Getty Images]Former Middlesbrough hero George Boateng says other results in the play-off battle reprieved his former club after their disappointing loss at Sheffield Wednesday.With Bristol City and Coventry City, the two sides above them, both losing as well, the gap remains at three points following the Hillsborough setback.Boro are away to the Sky Blues on the final day of nthe regular season and know that on Saturday,
  
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• Torquay's Hamon dreaming of Gulls' EFL return

  22-04-2025 16:28 via bbc.com
  
  James Hamon signed a one-year deal at Torquay last June [Rex Features]Torquay United goalkeeper James Hamon says a promotion for the Gulls would be the first step on their dream of returning to the English Football league.The Gulls were relegated from League Two in 2014 and almost went out of business a year ago. Torquay are second on goal difference in National League South going into the final game of the season.They know that if they can win Saturday's game at Hemel Hempstead by three more go
  
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• Aston Villa should be Premier League title contenders next season

  22-04-2025 16:28 via nbcsports.com
  
  BIRMINGHAM — When you say it out loud it sounds a bit wild but when you think about it, it really isn’t: Aston Villa should be Premier League title contenders next season. Even the most ardent Villa supporter may raise an eyebrow at that statement, but why? Days after beating PSG in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg (bowing out narrowly 5-4 on aggregate) they battered fellow Champions League chasers Newcastle 4-1. And they could have scored way more. The confidence and pos
  
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• Antoni Milambo: the grounded Feyenoord starlet focusing on the here and now

  22-04-2025 16:28 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  Antoni Milambo: the grounded Feyenoord starlet focusing on the here and nowAntoni Milambo has quickly caught the eye at Feyenoord this season and is considered one of the most promising players of his hometown academy’s generation. In the face of this, though, the 20-year-old remains remarkably level-headed.The midfielder, who has scored six goals and assisted four in 36 games in all competitions this term, is keeping his aspirations focused on his development at Feyenoord and Jong Oranje.
  
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• 'Blackburn are back in the play-off mix'

  22-04-2025 16:24 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][PA Media]When the teams around you all lose, it gives you an opportunity.Some of them are going to either play each other or play clubs battling relegation over the next two matches, so there are a lot of points to be won and lost between now and the end of the season.Blackburn are back in the (play-off) mix if we can get a victory against Watford (on Saturday) and give you that little glimmer of hope because Sheffield United will be thinking about the play-offs.They have two games left. T
  
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• Portsmouth's remarkable rise under Mousinho

  22-04-2025 16:22 via bbc.com
  
  John Mousinho won League One with Portsmouth in his first full season in management[Getty Images]The rise of Portsmouth under boss John Mousinho has been quite remarkable. Victory on Monday over Watford confirmed another season in the Championship, and promotion last season came after a 12-year absence from the second tier.For those 12 long years Portsmouth fans yearned for a successful campaign to propel them back to the league in which they felt they belonged, but they always came up just shor
  
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• 'Derby's Adams leads by example'

  22-04-2025 16:21 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Rex Features]The sense of relief at The Hawthorns on Bank Holiday Monday filtered through from Derby County supporters after their emotions and celebrations had died down. The scenes in the Smethwick End throughout the game from the 2,542 Rams fans echoed around the stadium. Derby's third away victory was timely and crucial as four out of the five teams vying not to occupy the bottom three all won. When that sense of reality dawned, the result was quickly filed and thoughts about the final
  
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• Milan ready to fund Mosquera swoop with Tomori and Thiaw sales

  22-04-2025 16:20 via football-italia.net
  Milan ready to fund Mosquera swoop with Tomori and Thiaw salesMilan are expected to revamp their defence this summer, selling Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw to fund a swoop for Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.The Rossoneri have struggled badly this season and sit in ninth place in the Serie A table, with the defending blamed for many of their woes.According to Calciomercato.com, the club has decided to cash in on two of their defenders in order to bring in flesh blood.Milan push defender
  
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• 'Stress is fuel' - Ancelotti plays down Real pressure

  22-04-2025 16:15 via bbc.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti has won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid across two spells [Getty Images]Carlo Ancelotti says he welcomes the pressure that comes with managing Real Madrid and is unconcerned about speculation over his future.Ancelotti has won two La Liga titles and the Champions League twice in three seasons since re-joining the club from Everton in 2021, but this campaign has been more difficult.The Spanish giants were beaten by Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final las
  
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• PROFILE | Casper Jander: Why the German prospect is a match for Borussia Dortmund

  22-04-2025 16:06 via getfootballnewsgermany.com
  PROFILE | Casper Jander: Why the German prospect is a match for Borussia DortmundWith the Bundesliga season’s close now well within sight as we enter the end of April, clubs will be looking more intently at potential moves they can and will be making in the upcoming transfer market. Borussia Dortmund is certainly one club that will be looking to this upcoming summer window to help right the ship after a very underwhelming season domestically. Depending on Dortmund’s eventual lea
  
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• Official: Referees appointed for Coppa Italia semifinals

  22-04-2025 16:03 via football-italia.net
  Official: Referees appointed for Coppa Italia semifinalsDaniele Doveri has been appointed for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia derby between Inter and Milan, while Matteo Marcenaro will oversee Bologna-Empoli.Lega Serie A has announced the referees, assistants and VAR officials for the upcoming Coppa Italia semifinals.Doveri, one of the most experienced Italian referees, will be in charge of the Inter-Milan game, while Marcenaro will be the official for the Bologna-Empoli match.Inter and Milan pic
  
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• Kolo, Orso and Theo’s futures and a €12m flop: today’s news 🔥

  22-04-2025 15:58 via onefootball.com
  
  Kolo, Orso and Theo’s futures and a €12m flop: today’s news 🔥This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.Another day suspended between news of postponed matches due to the passing of Pope Francis and the wait for recoveries and tomorrow evening's derby. Although it seems to have stopped, football continues behind the scenes.Here are the main football news related to the top teams in the
  
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• Tudor not expected to change Juventus XI despite Yildiz improvement

  22-04-2025 15:56 via football-italia.net
  Tudor not expected to change Juventus XI despite Yildiz improvementSky Sport Italia reports Randal Kolo Muani will still start for Juventus against Parma, despite Kenan Yildiz’s improvement over the last two days.The Turkey international picked up a knock in one of the latest Juventus training sessions last week, so he was expected to start on the bench at the Stadio Tardini on Monday, but the Serie A fixture between the Bianconeri and the Ducali was one of the four games postponed due to
  
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• 🐣 The gem of the week: Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro 🇳🇱

  22-04-2025 15:55 via onefootball.com
  
  🐣 The gem of the week: Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro 🇳🇱This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.Every week, OneFootball introduces you to the new gems of world football. Today, we present you one of the most promising goalkeepers in Europe!Fans of the Dutch championship have become accustomed to his long surname. Now, it's well beyond the borders of the Netherlands that we hear about Rome-J
  
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• 🎯 Most goals per minute: Europe’s top 10 scorers

  22-04-2025 15:53 via onefootball.com
  
  🎯 Most goals per minute: Europe’s top 10 scorersThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.The chances for Leverkusen's second consecutive championship are dwindling. After the draw at St. Pauli, they are already eight points behind Bayern. One player who at least briefly gave the Werkself a reason to celebrate is Patrik Schick. The striker's current strength is also evident when looking at his g
  
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• Man United have sent scouts to watch £63m star

  22-04-2025 15:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Man United have sent scouts to watch £63m starMan Utd Lead Goalkeeper Search as Interest in Porto Star GrowsScouting mission underlines serious intentManchester United are stepping up efforts to secure a long-term solution between the posts, with Diogo Costa emerging as the first-choice target to replace André Onana. According to CM Jornal, the club have already deployed scouts to monitor the FC Porto goalkeeper in action, specifically during their recent match against Famalic&atild
  
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• Analysis: Liverpool’s Low Block Struggles Resurface Again

  22-04-2025 15:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Analysis: Liverpool’s Low Block Struggles Resurface AgainLiverpool Show Tactical Grit Against LeicesterLiverpool took another significant step towards reclaiming the Premier League title with a narrow 1-0 win over Leicester City, but the performance laid bare a number of tactical dilemmas Arne Slot must solve. While the result places the Reds within touching distance of glory, the manner of the win raises fresh questions—especially with a potentially title-clinching clash against Tot
  
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• 🎥 OTD 2006: García's stunner sends Liverpool to FA Cup final

  22-04-2025 15:49 via onefootball.com
  
  🎥OTD 2006: García's stunner sends Liverpool to FA Cup finalLiverpool's 2005/06 side was full of technical genius, with Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard and Luis García often displaying moments of brilliance in an extremely talented midfield. All were more than capable match winners - a quality that García showcased to full effect in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.John Arne Riise caught out Petr Čech with a well-taken free-kick to open the scoring bef
  
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• ‘I understand the concern of our fans’ Besnik Hasi already under pressure at Anderlecht after poor play-off start

  22-04-2025 15:48 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  ‘I understand the concern of our fans’ Besnik Hasi already under pressure at Anderlecht after poor play-off startEyebrows were raised when Anderlecht announced that Besnik Hasi would return to manage the side for the play-offs and the cup final. The head coach had earlier this year been sacked by KV Mechelen after a poor run of form, but somehow managed to find himself in charge of steering Anderlecht into Europe and winning them the cup. It is safe to say that things have not gone t
  
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• “It’s all good fun!” – Manchester City summer target jokes transfer fee is going down with every shot in training

  22-04-2025 15:45 via cityxtra.co.uk
  “It’s all good fun!” – Manchester City summer target jokes transfer fee is going down with every shot in trainingA reported summer transfer target for Manchester City appears very relaxed over the remarkable sums that are being mentioned in the media ahead of the summer market.That concerns the future of Southampton’s highly-rated prospect Tyler Dibling, who has emerged as a leading star in a season of disappointment for the side recently relegated from the Premier
  
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