Every player in the world wants to play Champions League and if you talk about having this option on the table, players are much more open to join or renew their contract. Arsenal were knocked out of the second-tier Europa League in the round of 32 last week by Olympiakos Piraeus. They are 10th in the Premier League and face a stiff task to finish inside the top four and ensure automatic Champions League qualification.
This won't be easy for the home side but West Ham have finally found some form. They have four points from their last two league games and been scoring plenty of goals at home. Burnley still have an outside chance of European qualification but their lack of goals is a worry failing to score more than once in each of their last six league fixtures. Go for West Ham to take a massive step towards survival with a home win.
We are at the helm of a sport that vast numbers of people live and breathe that has been laid low by this invisible and fast-moving opponent. At times like these. Even as the video conference was ongoing, Norway's FA broke ranks to confirm via Twitter that the tournament had been postponed for the first time in its history.
Ugbade is one of the biggest names in African football," Africa-based sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji tells BBC Sport. His opinion is respected and if he speaks to you, you listen. There is no limit with him. No excuses. He is a hard trainer but will not stretch you beyond your ability. Still, the tough training was too much for some but, as a skinny teenager who was also smaller than his peers, Ndidi felt such a work ethic would benefit him.
Posted at 76' Remo Freuler (Atalanta) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 76' Foul by Dodô (Shakhtar Donetsk). BookingPosted at 74' Remo Freuler (Atalanta) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 74' Foul by Remo Freuler (Atalanta). Posted at 74' Taison (Shakhtar Donetsk) wins a free kick in the attacking half. SubstitutionPosted at 71' Substitution, Atalanta. Ibañez replaces Luis Muriel.
The Championship teams can't see enough of each other of late, nor can they seem a way to separate their quality. Two draws in the space of a week - one in the cup, one in the league - show that they are two clubs that are evenly matched. Cardiff are three places and five points better off than Reading in 12th place in the second tier.
This game could very well end up in just a 1-1 draw in the end, the hosts really do not have too many wins at home this season and both are at the bottom of the league table already sure both of them that they shall end the season in the relegation group and it remains to be seen which clubs will be relegated after that group ends up but both are favorites for the drop.
The latest side to make the trip to Valley Parade in the hope of earning three points is a Morecambe side who know that relegation come the end of the season is looking a real danger. The visitors are currently second from bottom having claimed 18 points from their 24 games, and although Bury’s exclusion from the Football League means only one side will be relegated, it is not as if the side currently occupying the spot below Morecambe are adrift as they are just one point behind with a game in hand.
Lazio remain third in Serie A but victory means Simone Inzaghi's side sit just one point behind Inter Milan in second. Leaders Juventus host Parma on Sunday (19:45 GMT) after Inter travel to Lecce (14:00) - but both will have played one game more than Lazio after doing so. An early counter saw Caicedo convert at close range from Immobile's saved attempt, but the in-form Immobile made no mistakes from the penalty spot following a handball by Nicola Murru 10 minutes later.
The Belgian atoned for his error by equalising with a superb angled effort that flew into the top right corner of the Villa goal from 10 yards. Spurs, who always looked dangerous in attack, went in front when Steven Bergwijn won a penalty after being fouled by home defender Bjorn Engels. Son's initial spot-kick was saved by Villa goalkeeper Pepe Reina, but the South Korean forward followed up to score and become the first Asian player to reach 50 Premier League goals.
I decided to portray monkeys to talk about racism because they are the metaphor for human beings. Last year I was at the stadium to see Inter v Napoli [a match in which Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused] and I felt humiliated, everyone was shouting 'monkey' at Koulibaly, a player I respect. I've always been painting monkeys for five to six years, so I thought I'd make this work to teach that we're all apes.
Guarani has struggled as usual in the Paulista, but the 4-2-3 record is currently sufficient for second place in group D. Ponte Preta has so far delivered disappointing results and is only on the 4th with a 2-1-6 record. And last place in group A and only got one point from the last 5 games. Guarani is ahead for me here, but both teams have not had goals scoring lately, so I only assume goals on one side. I think the home team Guarani will dominate this match and in the end they will be able to win here and get all 3 points
Read the full story Poch wants to replace Pep Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly eyeing up a possible move to Manchester City if Pep Guardiola were to leave at the end of the season, according to the Sun. The Argentine was sacked by Spurs in November and has been offered to be Real Madrid's "manager-in-waiting", a deal that would see him patiently be on call if Los Blancos' current boss Zinedine Zidane were to be sacked following a potentially poor run of form.
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Quique Setien says he could not imagine becoming Barcelona manager "in his wildest dreams". Former Real Betis coach Setien, 61, was named Barca boss on Monday following Ernesto Valverde's sacking. Setien, who has signed a two-and-a-half year deal, led Betis to their highest finish since 2005 and to the Copa del Rey semis before leaving in May. I want to thank this institution for giving me the chance," said the Spaniard at his first news conference.
Bayern Munchen have been by far the most productive team in Germany. In the league they are scoring an average of 3 goals per match and in the only cup game so far at home this season they scored 4 goals.
He's come in and been a leader in the group. I've been, not surprised, but I've been impressed by his leadership skills," said Solskjaer, whose side face unbeaten Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The appointment fits in with a series of moves made by Solskjaer since he was named manager in March, after a three month spell as interim boss following the departure of Jose Mourinho.
But far more likely is a shift back to 2021. This would open a window for the domestic leagues to complete their seasons this summer, when restrictions created by coronavirus have hopefully eased. Why does finishing the season matter?To a greater or lesser degree all European leagues have television contracts that need to be met. If they are not, the potential for having to reimburse the TV channels their money is enormous.
While Huddersfield remain lodged in the bottom half of the table, they are at least moving in the right direction. Meanwhile, this weekend’s clash could prove to be another positive step forward for the Terriers, who are coming up against one of the division’s poorest travellers.
He hasn't played in four months, but Scotland midfielder John McGinn has answered his country's call to star on the big stage. And while his ankle may still be fragile - the Aston Villa midfielder has been sidelined since fracturing it last December - there's nothing wrong with his nimble-fingered mastery of a control pad. That's why the all-action 25-year-old is joining forces with Scotland's top Fifa player, Marc Marley, in the eNations Stay and Play Cup.
The supporter, who was accompanied by a guardian, was spotted by stewards when he made the alleged gesture during Burnley's 5-0 Premier League defeat. The club said the teenager was under investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Son, named Asia's International Player of the Year last week, scored in the first period when he picked the ball up in his own half and cut through Burnley's midfield and defence with a solo run before slotting it past the goalkeeper.
It's all got a bit too much," Real coach Zidane told a news conference. I'm just looking at what he can give us on the pitch, not what's said off it, that doesn't interest me. I believe he can become a decisive player for us again. He's an important player when he is injury free; he's shown that before and he will show it again.
To this day, no club from the third tier or below has ever reached the FA Cup final. Hewitt: "You do think what could have been but it was a fantastic time in my career and for the football club. If we had got to a final it would have been historic and you start thinking about how we would have got on against Chelsea at Wembley. Howard: "It was the highlight of my career having played mainly at League One and League Two level.
The Olympic men's tournament is largely a youth affair, with squads allowed only three players above the age of 23. The International Olympic Commission has said it will not make any decision about the July 24-Aug. Tokyo Games for four weeks but IOC member Dick Pound told Reuters the global body had already decided to postpone them until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The document is due to be discussed by members of FIFA's Working Group later on Thursday. No decision on the issues has yet been taken by FIFA. FIFA set up the working group on March 18 and said in a statement that it will "assess the need for amendments or temporary dispensations to the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players’ to protect contracts for both players and clubs and adjusting player registration periods.
It's because I don't agree with the circus. We don't have to apologise' - Guardiola Media playback is not supported on this device Guardiola 'incredibly happy' after Man City overturn Europe ban City, second in the Premier League, will be able to continue playing in European competition next season, having qualified for the Champions League. Cas cleared City of "disguising equity funds as sponsorship contributions" and cut the club's fine from 30m euros (£26.
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Mirren 4. Posted at 120'+1' Richard Tait (Motherwell) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 120'+1' Foul by Junior Morias (St. Mirren). Posted at 120'+1' Attempt blocked. Kyle McAllister (St. Mirren) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Posted at 119' Jake Carroll went off injured after Motherwell had used all subs.
Hello everyone. For tomorrow I want to give you one prediction from Italy Seria A between Fiorentina-Spal. Fio not filling good last games and they are in very special condition about this game. They must to take this game because they are on the bottom of the league and this opponent is very good for them. Spal is one of the worst team and this is a good chance for Fio to take three points. For them this game is very important that's why I think they will take the win with more than two goals. My bet here is win for Fiorentina.
Everton have been in the market for a striker for some time, it was a priority under previous manager Marco Silva, with Cenk Tosun surplus to requirements and the burden falling on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. It will also be hoped that if Ibrahimovic joins Everton he can help Moise Kean who has struggled since his £25 million move from Juventus last summer.
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Shakhtyor Soligorsk is the favorite this time playing FK Smolevivchy away at their stadium. Shakhtyor Soligorsk is properly rated by the bookies at 1.60 as it seems to be just about the right odd. On the other hand FK Smolevichi is quite way overrated by the bookies at 6.00 as their fair odds should be 8.20. In my point of view this is probably due to Shakhtyor most recent Belarus cup result, a defeat against Dinamo Minsk away at their stadium for 2x0 this last Wednesday 8th of April. So my bet goes to the favorite AH +0.5 Shakhtyor Soligorsk
The WTO also called for the country to "bring its measures into conformity with its obligations" under international law. In his letter to Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, Almisehal said the SAFF was "heartened and encouraged" by the WTO's finding that Saudi Arabia was taking "action which it considered necessary for the protection of its essential security interests", and which the panel "found to be justified under WTO rules".
I'd be locked in. He met Ian Holloway on a stag do William tells a great story about watching Blackpool, then managed by Ian Holloway, on a stag do with friends from the Royal Air Force. Apparently the manager came to meet the group at half-time, which William says surprised him - given he should probably have been delivering his team talk at that point. He was just like, 'there's no point doing a team talk, they're not listening anyway'," William says.
Matic, who scored the winner in the first half, was shown a yellow card for a foul on Riyad Mahrez before being given another 14 minutes from time for a foul on Ilkay Gundogan. It's hard to score with 11 here, never mind 10. Never a sending off. For me, an absolute joke," Solskjaer told British media.
Look keepers are working overtime to try to get an edge on their opponents. Data on penalties has never been better and that might be why there are plenty being saved but perhaps some takers have gotten lazy? Perhaps in the back of their mind they know they’ll have the follow-up? If that chance is removed it might force them to work harder.
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It's perhaps a little too early to suggest that they have turned the corner though as they have been inconsistent for the best part of a season and a half now; and their status as clear favourites here is questionable despite the fact they have lost just one of their eight home league matches this term.
Of course, we're not happy with the results or the position in the table. I was more happy with the results. Some games we were winning and should have managed in a different way, some we were better than the opposition but didn't score. I'm here to find solutions. Everton have lost their last two games.
Ashkelon is one of the worst teams in the league with just 12 points ts but I think they have good chance of winning this game today because Ramat Hasharon is not so good and despite the seems to be in good shape, they are really not, they beat two bad teams recently and then lose from team which is nothing better than Ashkelon and if Ashkelon wants to have hope to avoid relegation they need to win points at home and on this Odd I Will risk with them but I m not sure and I surely do not recommend it
These included Inter Milan's visit to Juventus which would have been on Sunday night. The league subsequently also postponed the Serie A game between Sampdoria and Verona that had been scheduled for Monday. Playing around the calendar (fixture list) and always putting the public health as secondary consideration,” said Zhang, 28, in a post on Instagram aimed at Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino.
Solskjaer joins Ferguson - who last recorded the double in 2009-10 - and Dave Sexton, in 1978-79, as the third United manager to achieve the feat. He also matches Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as the only other manager to inflict three defeats on former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager Guardiola in a single campaign, with Solskjaer contributing two of the Spaniard's seven league defeats this term.
