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Man City, Leicester into FA Cup quarter-finals, Tottenham crash out
Manchester City won a 20th consecutive domestic cup tie to move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday as Tottenham crashed out on penalties to Norwich on Wednesday. Sergio Aguero scored the only goal for the holders eight minutes into the second half as Wednesday goalkeeper Joe WildsmithRead More
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Real Sociedad into first Copa del Rey final in 32 years
Real Sociedad ended the Copa del Rey hopes of second division Mirandes on Wednesday with a 1-0 win which moved them into the final for the first time in 32 years. Sociedad had already won the first leg 2-1 and cemented their spot in the decider when striker Mikel Oyarzabal scored a 41st-minute penalty afterRead More
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Mbappe treble fires PSG into French Cup final
Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the final of the French Cup with a thumping 5-1 win at Lyon on Wednesday. The World Cup winner took his goal tally in all competitions to 30 during a win that was eased by Fernando Marcal being sent off just before Neymar put theRead More
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The disappointing signings of LaLiga Santander
Almost 1.5 billion euros were spent by LaLiga Santander clubs last summer, with 60 percent of that coming from the big three (Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid). Big-name players arrived, especially at those three clubs, but the majority of them haven’t lived up to expectations this season. The most expensive signing of last summerRead More
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Matthijs de Ligt explains why he chose Juventus over Barcelona
Matthijs de Ligt has opened up over his decision to sign for Juventus – and not Barcelona – last summer, believing that the Italian giants were better placed to make him a ‘more complete’ player than the Spanish champions. The 20-year-old seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of ex-Ajax teammate Frenkie de Jong inRead More
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RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner ‘desperate to play for Liverpool’ as speculation intensifies
Liverpool transfer target Timo Werner is desperate to make a move to Anfield this summer as speculation continues to build his future. Yes, the new year already has one of those transfer rumours that doesn’t seem to go away, and there’s no sign of it disappearing any time soon. Werner has been relentlessly linked withRead More
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Keown claims Arsenal have two ‘key decisions’ to make
Arsenal legend Martin Keown claims his former club are in a “big moment” and have “key decisions” to make over the future of two stars. The Gunners recently announced their first financial loss since 2002 as the club feel the cost of their absence from Champions League football. With an uphill task to secure aRead More
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Goalkeeper Batz saves five penalties to put 4th tier side in German Cup semis
Other than having a cool name, Daniel Batz is now a cult-hero, goalkeeping extraordinaire and penalty expert. The 29-year-old is the first-choice shot-stopper for Saarbrücken, and he is currently leading them to glory in the Regionalliga Südwest. He’s also picked up two yellow cards this season, so we can only assume he’s probably a bitRead More
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Alderweireld labels Mourinho arrival at Tottenham as ‘very strange’
Toby Alderweireld has labelled Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Tottenham “very strange”, adding that Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking was “bad news”. Pochettino guided Spurs to their first Champions League final in 2019 but was sacked months later after a drastic drop in form this season, Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Mourinho was appointed, with Tottenham’s formRead More
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Klopp reacts after Liverpool exit FA Cup with third defeat in four
Jurgen Klopp has given his reaction to Liverpool‘s FA Cup exit following their 2-0 defeat away to Chelsea. After their chances of an unbeaten season came to an end at the weekend with a 3-0 defeat at Watford, they’ve now lost their shot at the treble after losing at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool are stillRead More
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EPL: Manchester City suffer major injury blow ahead of Man Utd clash
Manchester City could be without playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, when they take on Manchester United in the Premier League derby clash on Sunday at Old Trafford. The Belgium international missed Man City’s FA Cup fifth-round 1-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday with a back problem. The former Chelsea star, who has been in sensational form for
EPL: Manchester City suffer major injury blow ahead of Man Utd clash
Football legend, Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay
Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho, was arrested along with his brother Roberto by the Paraguay police on Wednesday night. According to La Nacion, Ronaldinho was detained by the police for allegedly using false documentation to enter the South American nation. The Argentine newspaper reports that the former Barcelona and AC Milan star and Roberto were held in
Football legend, Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay
FA Cup: Solskjaer considers signing Ighalo on permanent Man Utd deal
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said there is every chance Odion Ighalo will be offered a permanent deal at the club. Speaking ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Derby County, Solskjaer hailed the Nigerian striker as a “breath of fresh air”. Ighalo joined United on an initial six-month loan deal in
FA Cup: Solskjaer considers signing Ighalo on permanent Man Utd deal
FA Cup: Aguero calls Guardiola ‘crazy’ after Man City Sheffield defeat
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has described manager Pep Guardiola as “crazy”, after the Spaniard took him off against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on Wednesday night. Guardiola gave Aguero an earful after the substitution, despite the Argentine scoring the winning goal. Aguero, speaking to reporters after the game, explained that Guardiola wanted him
FA Cup: Aguero calls Guardiola ‘crazy’ after Man City Sheffield defeat
FA Cup: Mourinho reveals why Eric Dier clashed with fans after Tottenham’s exit
Tottenham Hotspur Manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that Eric Dier clashed with fans following their defeat to Norwich on Wednesday, because they insulted his brother. Shortly after the game, pictures and clips went viral of Dier among fans in the stadium having a heated argument, with security guards trying to resolve the situation. Although, Mourinho
FA Cup: Mourinho reveals why Eric Dier clashed with fans after Tottenham’s exit
FA Cup: Ighalo warns Man Utd about Rooney
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has warned the Red Devils not to give Derby County captain, Wayne Rooney any little space in tonight’s FA Cup fifth-round clash because he is going to score them. According to Ighalo, Rooney is a good goalscorer and a fighter that never gives up in a game, adding that the
FA Cup: Ighalo warns Man Utd about Rooney
FA Cup: Mourinho blames fatigue for Tottenham’s failure
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has blamed fatigue for his side’s elimination from the FA Cup. Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw by Norwich for 120 minutes on Wednesday night, before losing out via spot-kicks. It extends a run of defeats, which includes home losses to RB Leipzig and Wolverhampton Wanderers and away defeat
FA Cup: Mourinho blames fatigue for Tottenham’s failure
FA Cup: Wayne Rooney issues strong warning to Man Utd
Derby County captain, Wayne Rooney, has warned his former club, Manchester United, that he will celebrate if he scores against them in tonight’s FA Cup fifth-round clash at the iPro Stadium. The 34-year-old also said he would do everything possible to make sure that Derby defeated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side and qualify for the quarter-final
FA Cup: Wayne Rooney issues strong warning to Man Utd
FA Cup: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City discover opponents in next round Full draw
The draw for the quarter-final of this season’s FA Cup was conducted on Wednesday night. Holders Manchester City are away to Newcastle, as they seek to retain their trophy. Sheffield United welcome Arsenal to Bramall Lane, while Chelsea travel to Leicester City. The final fixture will see Norwich City take on the winner between Manchester
FA Cup: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City discover opponents in next round Full draw
FA Cup: Klopp blames Fabinho after Chelsea defeated Liverpool
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has blamed midfielder, Fabinho, for the first goal the Reds conceded against Chelsea following their FA Cup fifth-round 2-0 defeat on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge. According to Klopp, the Brazilian international will have to live with the mistake he made that resulted in the first goal. Klopp’s side were knocked
FA Cup: Klopp blames Fabinho after Chelsea defeated Liverpool
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