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• Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

  17-04-2025 13:34 via bbc.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool in 2018 [Getty Images]Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club.The 33-year-old centre-back's previous contract had been set to expire at the end of the season.But the Dutchman has joined forward Mohamed Salah, who signed a two-year extension last week, in committing his future to the club. "It was always Liverpool," said Van Dijk, who had been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain."That was the case. It was always in my
  
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• Xabi Alonso confirms Leverkusen exit ahead of Real Madrid move

  10-05-2025 23:50 via onefootball.com
  
  Xabi Alonso confirms Leverkusen exit ahead of Real Madrid moveXabi Alonso has announced that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season ahead of a proposed move to Real Madrid.With Carlo Ancelotti set to announce next week that he will depart the Santiago Bernabéu, it appears that Los Blancos have acted quickly to appoint a successor.Speaking ahead of his Leverkusen side's clash with Borussia Dortmund this weekend, he revealed that an agreement is already in place with the cl
  
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• PSG warm up for grand finale with Montpellier thrashing

  10-05-2025 23:49 via onefootball.com
  
  PSG warm up for grand finale with Montpellier thrashingParis Saint-Germain put an already relegated Montpellier to the sword in a 4-1 win.
  Scorers: Coulibaly 64'; Mayulu 44', Ramos 49', (pen) 59', 65'Senny Mayulu broke the deadlock shortly before half-time by firing the ball into the roof of the net from Warren Zaïre-Emery's heel flick to just outside the box.The visitors went further ahead early in the second half as Gonçalo Ramos stroked Ibrahim Mbaye's cutback into
  
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• FWA crown Women's Player of the Year 🥇

  10-05-2025 23:49 via onefootball.com
  
  FWA crown Women's Player of the Year 🥇Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has been named the Football Writers Association's Women's Player of the Year for the 2024/25 season.She joins Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who received the men's award, and the pair will be honoured at the annual dinner in London on May 22.Russo has helped guide the Gunners to a historic UEFA Women's Champions League final, where they will face Barcelona in Lisbon on May 24.BREAKING NEWS: Mohammed Salah has been voted The
  
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• Atlético de Madrid seal UCL qualification with Real Sociedad rout

  10-05-2025 23:49 via onefootball.com
  
  Atlético de Madrid seal UCL qualification with Real Sociedad routAlexander Sørloth made LaLiga history as Atlético de Madrid's 4-0 thrashing of Real Sociedad assured their qualification for next season's Champions League.
  Scorers: Sørloth 7', 10', 11', 30'The Norwegian put the hosts ahead after just seven minutes at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with a clinical volley from Pablo Barrios' right-sided delivery.Sørloth extended the advantage a short while late
  
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• 'Fantastic' record-breaker Watkins 'shows weight in gold'

  10-05-2025 23:35 via bbc.com
  
  Ollie Watkins has scored 16 goals for Aston Villa this season [Getty Images]"I said from the start when I joined the club, that's what I had my eyes on," says Ollie Watkins.Now it's official. He is Aston Villa's record Premier League goalscorer.Watkins' winner against Bournemouth was his 75th league goal for the club and moved him one clear of Gabby Agbonlahor's previous record haul.It marks a dramatic return to favour for the 29-year-old, who joined from Brentford in 2020.When he equalled Agbon
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold to be DENIED dream Liverpool farewell

  10-05-2025 23:30 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold to be DENIED dream Liverpool farewellConor Bradley to replace Trent for the rest of the seasonDespite the Liverpool-born fullback being back to full fitness, Conor Bradley is set to take Trent’s place for Liverpool’s final three league games.Giving an update on the team before Liverpool’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday, Arne Slot confirmed that Bradley is in line for more minutes in the closing weeks of the season to prepare him for a more prominent role ne
  
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• Rasmus Højlund eager to ‘show myself’ at highest level with Manchester United

  10-05-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rasmus Højlund acknowledged feeling ‘a bit more down’ during his scoring drought.Photograph: Visionhaus/Getty ImagesRasmus Højlund is determined to prove himself “on the biggest stage” with Manchester United, although the centre-forward admits his 21-match scoring drought earlier in the season was a test of character.Højlund’s goal in Thursday’s 4-1 defeat of Athletic Bilbao was only his 10th in 48 games, a return that has prompted some cr
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-0 Lyon: Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria goals confirm Champions League qualification

  10-05-2025 23:23 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-0 Lyon: Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria goals confirm Champions League qualificationLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 33, 10/05/25AS Monaco beat Olympique Lyonnais (2-0) to mathematically secure qualification in next season’s UEFA Champions League with rivals elsewhere slipping up.The MatchLyon were a club on the precipice of the abyss and divided at the time of kick-off. The consequences of the failure to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League were
  
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• Chiesa could be offered to Atalanta if Liverpool pursue Lookman

  10-05-2025 23:04 via football-italia.net
  Chiesa could be offered to Atalanta if Liverpool pursue LookmanAtalanta could reportedly bring Italy international Federico Chiesa back to Serie A after his experience at Liverpool, potentially as part of an exchange with Ademola Lookman.The winger had been linked with several different sides when it became clear Juventus would not offer him a new contract last summer, so he eventually joined Liverpool for €12m plus bonuses.Although he participated enough to pick up a winner’s medal i
  
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• La Liga round-up: Alexander Sorloth leads Atletico Madrid charge as Villarreal and Celta Vigo consolidate European hopes

  10-05-2025 23:02 via football-espana.net
  La Liga round-up: Alexander Sorloth leads Atletico Madrid charge as Villarreal and Celta Vigo consolidate European hopesSaturday saw five La Liga fixtures taking place across Spain, with each having something on the line for at least one club involved. The matches saw Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad face off at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, Villarreal travel to Girona, Celta Vigo host Sevilla at Balaidos, Valencia take on Getafe, with Mallorca and Real Valladolid also butting heads.Alexander So
  
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• Liverpool Vs Arsenal Match Preview: Details, Head To Head Stats, Match Facts, Team News, Predicted XI, Betting Tips, Telecast Details

  10-05-2025 23:00 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Liverpool Vs Arsenal Match Preview: Details, Head To Head Stats, Match Facts, Team News, Predicted XI, Betting Tips, Telecast DetailsLiverpool vs Arsenal: Liverpool will host Arsenal at Anfield in their next Premier League match. Arne Slott’s side have already secured the title, leading the table with 82 points from 35 matches. The Reds have won 18 matches so far, drawn 13, and lost four matches in the league. Arsenal, on the other hand, are second in the points table with 67 points in 35
  
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• 🚨 Is this really happening? HSV celebrate Bundesliga return after 7 years

  10-05-2025 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Is this really happening? HSV celebrate Bundesliga return after 7 yearsThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.Yes, it’s really true. Hamburger SV has actually done it and secured promotion to the Bundesliga ahead of schedule.
  On Matchday 33, the Red Shorts celebrated a resounding 6-1 victory over SSV Ulm, giving them a four-point lead over the relegation playoff spot. For the Sparrows, this
  
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• 🚨 Sørloth makes history in Atlético thrashing of Real Sociedad

  10-05-2025 22:56 via onefootball.com
  🚨 Sørloth makes history in Atlético thrashing of Real SociedadAlexander Sørloth made LaLiga history in Atlético de Madrid's 4-0 thrashing of Real Sociedad
  Scorers: Sørloth 7', 10', 11', 30'The Norwegian put the hosts ahead after just seven minutes at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with a clinical volley from Pablo Barrios' right-sided delivery.Sørloth extended the advantage a short while later through a low finish before recording LaLiga's fas
  
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• 🚨 PSG warm up for grand finale with Montpellier thrashing

  10-05-2025 22:52 via onefootball.com
  
  🚨 PSG warm up for grand finale with Montpellier thrashingParis Saint-Germain put an already relegated Montpellier to the sword in a 4-1 win.
  Scorers: Coulibaly 64'; Mayulu 44', Ramos 49', (pen) 59', 65'Senny Mayulu broke the deadlock shortly before half-time by firing the ball into the roof of the net from Warren Zaïre-Emery's heel flick to just outside the box.The visitors went further ahead early in the second half as Gonçalo Ramos stroked Ibrahim Mbaye's cut
  
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• Serie A | Empoli 2-1 Parma: Anjorin magic ends five-month negative streak

  10-05-2025 22:43 via football-italia.net
  Serie A | Empoli 2-1 Parma: Anjorin magic ends five-month negative streakIt was a tough slog against a Parma side down to 10 men for an hour, but Empoli gave themselves hope with their first Serie A victory of 2025, decided by Jacopo Fazzini and Tino Anjorin strikes.This was a big relegation battle, as the Tuscans were desperate in penultimate place, while the Ducali saw their status waver after a home defeat to Como.Lorenzo Colombo was suspended following his controversial red card against Lazi
  
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• Rangers Join The Race For This Estoril Centre-back: Why They Must Step Up The Chase

  10-05-2025 22:40 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Rangers Join The Race For This Estoril Centre-back: Why They Must Step Up The ChaseIf a report from Foot Mercato is believed to be true, Rangers will continue to monitor Kevin Boma ahead of a potential summer transfer. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Swiss champions FC Basel and Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin also keeping close tabs on the Estoril centre-half.Born in France, the 22-year-old Togo international progressed through the academy ranks of Trois Cités Poitiers, Stade Poi
  
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• Real Madrid DEMAND €100m Liverpool star runs down his contract

  10-05-2025 22:30 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid DEMAND €100m Liverpool star runs down his contractLiverpool are reeling from the loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of his contract. The homegrown hero departs Anfield at the end of his current deal - which expires in a matter of weeks. It’s widely believed that Trent will end up moving to Real Madrid on a high-profile Bosman transfer. Although right now it appears Los Blancos are keen to have him on board for the FIFA Club World Cup.Shop the LFC StoreThe new LFC x
  
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• Real Madrid Make Bold €100M Demand for Liverpool Target Tracked by Man City, PSG

  10-05-2025 22:20 via psgtalk.com
  Real Madrid Make Bold €100M Demand for Liverpool Target Tracked by Man City, PSGReal Madrid are reportedly ready to turn a new leaf as Xabi Alonso appears to be the manager they will hire to replace Carlo Ancelotti. Moreover, it means that the Spanish could have roster turnover so that the squad fits Alonso’s vision.As a result, players who were key in the Spanish side winning two UEFA Champions League trophies could be on the way out for the right price. Since Los Blancos need to str
  
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• FC Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Match Preview: Details, Head To Head Stats, Match Facts, Team News, Predicted XI, Betting Tips, Telecast Details

  10-05-2025 22:20 via the4thofficial.net
  
  FC Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Match Preview: Details, Head To Head Stats, Match Facts, Team News, Predicted XI, Betting Tips, Telecast DetailsFC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: FC Barcelona will host Real Madrid in their next game of the La Liga 2024/25 season. The Catalan club are first in the points table with 79 points in 34 matches. They have won 25 matches, drawn four and lost five matches so far in the league. Los Blancos are second in the points table with 75 points in 34 matches. They have won 2
  
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• Genk v Club Brugge preview: Brugge fighting to stay in the title race

  10-05-2025 22:17 via getfootballnewsbene.com
  
  Genk v Club Brugge preview: Brugge fighting to stay in the title raceBrugge could find themselves four points behind Union St Gilloise before they play their game in handat the Cegeka Arena. They’ll be looking to complete a domestic double following their 2-1 cup final victory against Anderlecht last week. Romeo Vermant’s brace has now boosted hopes that Brugge can overcome Les Unionistes and lift the domestic title for the second year in a row. HLN reports that manager Nicky Hayen i
  
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• Atletico Madrid star breaks La Liga record that stood for 19 years

  10-05-2025 22:10 via football-espana.net
  Atletico Madrid star breaks La Liga record that stood for 19 yearsAtletico Madrid have had a rather unspectacular second half of the season, but they have had a moment of greatness in their La Liga clash against Real Sociedad at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.A number of disappointing results in 2025 have seen Barcelona and Real Madrid drop Atleti in the La Liga title race, and with four matches to go, the best that Diego Simeone’s side can realistically hope for is third in the standings. A
  
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• 🔬 The Debrief as Saints avoid PL curse and Villa maintain European bid

  10-05-2025 22:09 via onefootball.com
  
  🔬 The Debrief as Saints avoid PL curse and Villa maintain European bidThe final Saturday of the Premier League season saw five clashes.Here's what we made of it all.What happened? 📝📸 Shaun Botterill - 2025 Getty ImagesA rare day of afternoon-only kick offs saw Brighton inflict a 2-0 defeat on Wolves while Everton did similar to Fulham by returning to winning ways with a 3-1 reversal.Brentford continued Ipswich's miserable end to their time in the top flight with a 1-0 win
  
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• Manchester United vs West Ham United Match Preview: Details, Head To Head Stats, Match Facts, Team News, Predicted XI, Betting Tips and Telecast Details

  10-05-2025 22:00 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Manchester United vs West Ham United Match Preview: Details, Head To Head Stats, Match Facts, Team News, Predicted XI, Betting Tips and Telecast DetailsManchester United vs West Ham United: Manchester United will host West Ham United in their next game of the English Premier League 2024/25 season at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are 15th in the points table with 39 points from 35 matches. They have won 10 matches, drawn nine, and lost 16 matches so far in the league. The Hammers are 17th in the p
  
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• Manchester City scouts left ‘impressed’ by Brighton midfielder following January scouting mission

  10-05-2025 22:00 via cityxtra.co.uk
  Manchester City scouts left ‘impressed’ by Brighton midfielder following January scouting missionOfficials at Manchester City are said to be ‘impressed’ by Brighton’s Carlos Baleba having monitored the player’s performances in person earlier this year.It is the latest development concerning the four-in-a-row Premier League champions and what is anticipated to be a busy summer transfer window for the club as Hugo Viana and Txiki Begiristain plot the next genera
  
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• Liverpool given HOPE in chase for Mo Salah successor Takefusa Kubo

  10-05-2025 22:00 via anfieldwatch.co.uk
  
  Liverpool given HOPE in chase for Mo Salah successor Takefusa KuboMohamed Salah will remain a Liverpool player next season, but that hasn’t stopped the Reds’ succession planning.The Egyptian King is in the prime of his career, but Liverpool have already started to assess options to eventually replace the legendary forward at Anfield.One of the names on the list to come in and provide backup for Salah before eventually stepping up as Liverpool’s first choice right-winger is Take
  
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• Serie A fight for top 4: How Champions League spot will be decided

  10-05-2025 21:59 via football-italia.net
  Serie A fight for top 4: How Champions League spot will be decidedFollowing the 1-1 draw between Lazio and Juventus, there is the very real possibility the fight for that fourth Serie A Champions League spot will be decided by a mini-league of head-to-head records.While Atalanta look as if they might have enough of an advantage to at least secure a top four finish, the battle for that remaining position is going down to the wire.Lazio and Juventus remain locked together now on 64 points, followe
  
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• Zubimendi agrees to join Arsenal - Sunday's gossip

  10-05-2025 21:56 via bbc.com
  
  Martin Zubimendi verbally agrees to join Arsenal from Real Sociedad, Erik ten Hag and Cesc Fabregas in frame to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen and Cristiano Ronaldo future at Al-Nassr in doubt.Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has verbally agreed to join Arsenal and the Spain international intends to join the Gunners when his release clause of 60m euros (£50.75m) is activated. (Talksport)However, reports in Spain suggest Xabi Alonso has included Zubimendi on a list of
  
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• Late misses cost Bournemouth

  10-05-2025 21:53 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Defeat ended Bournemouth's five-game unbeaten run and checked their rise up the table.The hosts were limited to a few half-chances for the first 80 minutes but then sparked into life, creating a hatful of opportunities once Aston Villa were reduced to 10 men.Of all their late chances, Bournemouth will especially rue not putting the ball in the net with almost the last kick of the game when Martinez got a crucial touch on Semenyo's header and Matty Cash managed to clear from under h
  
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• Slot Stays Measured as Bradley Returns and Gomez Nears Comeback

  10-05-2025 21:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  Slot Stays Measured as Bradley Returns and Gomez Nears ComebackConor Bradley’s Return and Liverpool’s Measured MomentumBradley primed for meaningful minutesLiverpool’s Premier League curtain-call begins in earnest this Sunday, but for Arne Slot, the theatre is far from empty. The Dutchman confirmed Conor Bradley will start against Arsenal in what feels like a calculated piece of continuity amid the season’s closing cadence.Bradley, who returned from a short fitness lay-of
  
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