Xavi Hernandez is aware that Barcelona are ”favourites” for the Europa League but insists a ”very tough” competition awaits them. Recall that Barcelona had an early exit from this edition of the Champions League after they managed to win just two out of their six group-stage matches. Now they will compete in Europe’s secondary club…
Tottenham qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League after recovering from a woeful first-half performance to beat Marseille 2-1 and win its group on Tuesday. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored with the last kick of the game at Stade Velodrome for a goal that lifted Tottenham to the top of Group D above Eintracht Frankfurt,…
It is Liverpool’s main target before a ball is kicked every season. The importance of achieving it is always recognized by Fenway Sports Group owners Jurgen Klopp and his staff, regardless of the highest prizes sought. The riches of Champions League football have helped Klopp assemble a winning machine. It also allowed Liverpool to pay…
Arsenal loanee Pablo Mari has been discharged from hospital after undergoing successful surgery to repair two muscles in his back following a stabbing attack in Milan. As reported by Football London, the Spanish defender was one of six victims in an incident which occurred in a Carrefour in the Milanofirori di Assago shopping centre on…
Reiss Nelson was the unlikely hero as Arsenal retook top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest on Sunday. As reported by The Score, Nelson was introduced for the first time in the Premier League this season after Bukayo Saka was forced off with a concerning injury for England boss…
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Germany to clinch a consolatory bronze medal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. As reported by ChannelsTV, the match ended 3-3 in regulation time, leading to a penalty shootout. The penalty then ended 3-2 in Nigeria’s favour as the team took revenge for their loss against the Europeans in…
Saudi-owned Newcastle cemented its place in the English Premier League top four with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. As reported by The Score, Newcastle striker Callum Wilson scored twice and the in-form Miguel Almiron also netted at St. James’ Park. Wilson slotted a penalty down the middle in the sixth minute of…
Substitute Rodrigo Bentancur scored deep in stoppage time for Tottenham to complete a comeback from two goals down and beat Bournemouth 3-2 in the English Premier League on Saturday, halting a two-game losing run. Kieffer Moore’s double put Bournemouth into a two-goal lead. Ryan Sessegnon started the comeback in the 57th minute and Ben Davies…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester United are on their way back to being competitive at the top of the table. As reported by BBC, United have not won the Premier League since 2013 and their last trophy came in 2017. But they are unbeaten in seven matches since a 6-3 defeat by City…
Arsenal defender Pablo Mari, who is currently on loan at Italian club AC Monza, says he was “lucky” after being injured during a stabbing attack in Italy. As reported by CNN, one person died and four people were injured in the attack which took place on the outskirts of Milan, according to Italian national police….
