In the same way that the Barca boss must choose how to complement Messi and Griezmann, Zidane's dilemma is how he can build his team's attacking play around Benzema. Bale should be the obvious option, especially with Hazard out, but the Welshman has done little in recent weeks to justify starting. Wingers Vinicius and Lucas Vazquez could also be used, but Rodrygo is unavailable through suspension after getting sent off with the club's B team last weekend.
Scottish FA statement said on Thursday. Productive discussions have taken place within the auspices of the Scottish FA's Professional and Non-Professional Game Boards, as well as main board, on proactive, preventative measures with particular focus on younger age groups. It is our intention to finalise those proposals with the relevant stakeholders in early course and further details will be announced thereafter.
Casa Pia vs FC Porto predictions for Thursday's Taca da Liga tie. Hosts Casa Pia are struggling in the second tier of Portuguese football and look set for a relegation battle but on Thursday they forget about their troubles and enjoy going up against one of the top two teams in the country when they take on Porto. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
European soccer's governing body UEFA said City had committed "serious breaches" of its FFP regulations by "overstating its sponsorship revenue in its accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 and 2016. City denied any wrongdoing and said they will appeal to the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
What I like about Team Haaland is they have always taken the development of the player first. He is at the club he should be, where he can develop. Do I think he will play in England one day? Of course he will. He was born in England, but at this time Dortmund is the best place for him to be. Analysis: 'Players can flourish in Germany'BBC Sport's Simon StoneManchester United made Erling Haaland one of their major transfer targets.
German newspaper Bild reported Borussia Dortmund had agreed a £30. Bundesliga club. Bellingham will not feature when Birmingham aim to surprise Leicester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday (19:45 GMT), with boss Pep Clotet looking to rest his young star. It's his club, his people," the Spanish coach has previously said. We're aware of interest in him. For the recent game with Middlesbrough, half of Europe was there.
Nobody was chasing us, thankfully, or holding us. We didn't have to speak Farsi to get back into the country, but there was some moments where we worried we were not going to get out. The group had a private plane, which Rodgers said was crucial to getting out that morning. Reporting from Reuters 11:15 - Emotional Klopp pays tribute to healthcare staff Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was moved to tears after seeing a video of hospital staff singing You’ll Never Walk Alone as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Francis, who became the world's first £1m transfer when he left Blues for Nottingham Forest in 1979, took charge at St Andrew's in 1996 and oversaw a 48% overall win percentage but could not guide his side to promotion. The first of those play-off failures came after finishing fourth with 81 points, losing 7-6 to Watford in a penalty shootout, while in 1999-2000 they finished fifth before being dismantled by Barnsley in the first leg of their semi-final, losing 4-0 at St Andrew's.
We could have gone further but we weren’t allowed into the final. Corruption, referees and all the rest stopped people from enjoying the football. Messi was handed a three-month ban from international football following those comments. While decisions probably went against Argentina that day, home teams getting favourable calls from referees is nothing new.
Rovers, who missed the chance to narrow a six-point gap to the play-off places, showed little attacking quality and their best opening saw Sam Gallagher denied by Marek Rodak late on. Stefan Johansen should have made it 2-0 when he raced clear close to full-time, but Walton denied the midfielder with a smart save. Fulham stay third and are now level on points with second-placed Leeds, who visit Nottingham Forest at 17:30 GMT.
Well this is the final round of the first phase of the Bulgarian championship and both of this teams are going to play at the championship group so this is not an important match for them as everything is decided. Both teams are similar in quality and have very good individuals who can make a difference. Whenever this two teams are playing the matches are always very tough and very even and it really do predict the winner and given all of the circumstances a draw here is most realistic for me for sure, as both coaches will not force anything and risk some injury.
Video - De Ligt: 'I don’t know why people chose me for Kopa Trophy'00:42 09:06 - VVD: We could have had more players on shortlist Video - Van Dijk: 'Liverpool could have had more players on the Ballon d’Or shortlist'01:06 09:03 - Mateo loving it Quite possibly my favourite video of the night is young Mateo Messi's reaction to his dad on stage.
Opportunist goals from Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong condemned Villa to a 2-0 defeat at mid-table Southampton. Villa stay 17th on 25 points, one point above the relegation zone and a point behind Eddie Howe's Bournemouth, who fell to a 3-0 loss at Burnley. Burnley grabbed the lead in the 53rd minute with Czech striker Vydra claiming his second goal in as many games but the match turned on a remarkable minute of VAR-reviewed action on the hour mark.
Whilst Vardy, and to the same extent Aubameyang, has benefitted from the advances made in sports science it also does both players a massive disservice to claim their games are built only on pace. What they have both shown as they have entered their 30s is that they are canny, intelligent strikers, who boast elite finishing.
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Barca's Frenkie de Jong was sent off and Espanyol grabbed a late equaliser after the champions had looked on course for victory when substitute Arturo Vidal put them ahead in the 59th minute. Luis Suarez struck early in the second period to cancel out David Lopez's first-half header for Espanyol. But Ernesto Valverde's side had to play the final 15 minutes with 10 men after De Jong was dismissed for a second booking and China striker Wu Lei took advantage for La Liga's bottom side with a powerful finish in the 88th minute.
Wigan celebrated with Lucozade because alcohol was banned on the coach home and just three days later they were relegated from the Premier League - hours after Mancini did indeed lose his job. This is the story of that incredible week seven years ago, told by the players who were part of one of the greatest FA Cup final shocks in the competition's 148-year history, as well as the coaches and staff who helped to mastermind it.
All of that after Siri Worm's stunning strike had opened the scoring for Spurs, but it was not to be enough. Title race shaping up After Chelsea's dropped points at Liverpool, there are now just four points separating Arsenal in first and the Blues – who also have a game in hand – in third. Last season we saw a heated battle between the Gunners and the Citizens that went right to the wire, but this time it looks as though there will be three sides well in the mix when football returns in January.
It takes a bit of time and they could be called off last-minute type of thing. Hopefully we will have something to get our teeth into this week in terms of bringing players in. Goalkeepers Fraser Forster and Craig Gordon have both left the club since last season ended, with Lennon confirming the position was one he is looking to strengthen. Lennon lauds Griffiths' improved fitnessCeltic's Doohan close to County switchKaramoko Dembele was on target and Patryk Klimala netted twice as Celtic completed their pre-season programme against Premiership rivals Hibs.
This exceptional situation requires exceptional measures and decisions," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. FIFA will keep in close contact with all stakeholders to assess and take the necessary steps to deal with the variety of issues we are facing. I count on the support of the whole football community moving forward.
Posted at 81' Foul by Éver Banega (Sevilla). Posted at 81' Diego Costa (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing. SubstitutionPosted at 81' Substitution, Sevilla. Franco Vázquez replaces Lucas Ocampos. SubstitutionPosted at 80' Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Vitolo replaces João Félix. Posted at 79' Foul by Sergi Gómez (Sevilla). Posted at 79' Stefan Savic (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Looking at this game we have given it an under of 4.5 total goals as looking at the last games this two tests have it together they are not used of scoring over of 4.5 total goals and so this game we can be very sure that they will continue with the same trend
The most important thing is for everyone to show solidarity. Whatever happens regarding my future will happen but right now is not important as we don't even know when we will return to training. Paper Round’s view: Pedro has been mainly reliable, occasionally excellent and sometimes disappointing at Chelsea, but for £30 he has been a signing of exceptionally good value.
Next up for them is Manchester United - a crucial match in the race for a top-four spot. As for Newcastle, who have been dealing with a takeover saga during the lockdown, they have 38 points and are 11 points above the drop-zone. They now look all but safe. Allan Saint-Maximin sent them on their way when he fired home at the far post after Enda Stevens inexplicably allowed Ritchie's low ball to go between his legs.
I would back Brighton to beat them, though, and the Seagulls might fancy a bit of a FA Cup run this year because they have got a bigger squad, and there is a bit of a buzz about the way they are playing under Graham Potter. Media playback is not supported on this device 'Courage, effort & quality' - Potter on Brighton draw Southampton have impressed me lately and they should be too strong for Huddersfield, and I think it will be the same story for Norwich against my old team Preston.
Both teams hit the net in four of Wolves' last five Premier League victories, and Wanderers scored exactly two goals in six of their last seven top-flight wins overall – a sequence that includes their 2-0 triumph over Watford in the reverse meeting between the clubs in September.
As former academy team-mate Jadon Sancho prospered after leaving for Borussia Dortmund, it appeared Foden was being left behind. But, rather than quitting, or leaving on loan as many suggested, Foden stayed right where he was. Guardiola said: "What we have done with him is try to protect him so that he doesn't play every game. In this period you have to be careful in the first steps. He has an incredible thing that makes me have no doubt he can be an incredible player for the next 10 years.
Lampard added: "This one didn't need a monitor. It is a clear human decision - straight to Stockley Park, red card, game goes on but that one was wrong. Media playback is not supported on this device Final Score's Garth Crooks and Leon Osman react to Giovani lo Celso's controversial tackle Azpilicueta shared his manager's surprise Lo Celso was not made to leave the field for the dangerous challenge.
Johnstone) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Christopher Kane. Posted at 70' Attempt blocked. Murray Davidson (St. Johnstone) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. SubstitutionPosted at 68' Substitution, St. Johnstone. Callum Hendry replaces Stevie May.
Well this should be one very casual, easy and not important match for both side. Both teams are same in terms of quality and experience for sure but the season for them is finished as they are going to finish around the last place at the group. Hapoel Ramat Hasharon are currently sitting at the 8th place (bottom) with 49 pt and overall of 14 - 7 - 14 - 48 - 53 while on the other hand Kafr Qasim are at the 6th place with 53 pts and overall of 15 - 8 - 12 - 48 - 44. I think that both teams will settle in for a draw here
Records in sight for Liverpool The Warm-Up: It’s name on the trophy time for Liverpool Liverpool crush Leicester to go 13 points clear 13 points clear. A game in hand. It sounds ridiculous, but now the conversation has moved from if Liverpool will end their 30-year wait, to when. A first league title since 1990 appears destined to head to Anfield after Jurgen Klopp’s side opened up a 13-point lead when demolishing second-placed Leicester 4-0 on Boxing Day.
I think that is a conversation that needs to be happening between Man Utd and Pogba," Ferdinand told BT Sport after United's 3-0 FA Cup win over Derby County on Thursday. Other former United players urged the club not to be hasty - Robbie Savage believes United should keep Pogba to play alongside new signing Bruno Fernandes, who has impressed since signing from Sporting Lisbon in January.
Vicente Iborra pulled one back but it mattered little to Real as the club wrapped up their 34th Spanish title. Zidane's side have won all 10 of their matches since Spanish football restarted in June. They head into the final day of the season with an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Barcelona. This is better than anything. It takes a tremendous effort to win La Liga," said the Real Madrid boss.
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The period is expected to be extended this weekend once the initial 15-day period has finished. Spain has been Europe’s second-most impacted country by the pandemic behind Italy, with the death toll surpassing 4,000. Over 56,000 people have tested positive for the virus. The Transfer Window 50: Dybala and Werner in, but Mané out of Premier League? "Among the measures adopted, it's worth noting those related to the workplace are motivated by the need to adapt the contractual obligations of the club staff to the new and temporary circumstances that we are experiencing," Barcelona said in a statement.
But we have to listen to the recruitment experts too. Luis Enrique takes aim at 'disloyal' Spain predecessor Returning Spain manager Luis Enrique has lifted the lid on the chain of events which led to the ousting of his former assistant and successor to the national team job Luis Enrique. Read the full story here.
Rijeka is going to face Lokomotiva Zagreb. The hosts of this match draw 0:0 against Varazdin which they should easily beat. They failed to score even one goal and it was a bad clash. Rijeka will play against Lokomotiva Zagreb which won against Dinamo Zagreb in the previous meeting 1:0 and it was a big surprise. I will not be surprised if the visitors will take another three points against Rijeka. They look so strong and this match will be crucial for both teams. If Lokomotiva wins this match they will get in the third-place instead of Rijeka. I expect the visitors to win this match
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