Manchester City can take a giant stride towards a third consecutive Premier League title by beating Everton this weekend but rejuvenated Arsenal has not given up hope of springing a surprise. Liverpool is suddenly in the conversation for a top-four finish after six straight wins cranked up the pressure on Manchester United and Newcastle. At […]
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Derbi Barceloni: Desperate Espanyol aiming to delay rival Barca's title glory
Espanyol hosts Catalan derby rival Barcelona on Sunday with a dual aim — earning three vital points in the battle for survival and also delaying the visitors’ La Liga title triumph. Xavi Hernandez‘s side can win the league for the first time since 2019 if it emerges victorious at the RCDE Stadium, an unthinkable proposition […]
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Bundesliga: Dortmund turns to rival Schalke to keep title dream alive
Borussia Dortmund’s Bundesliga title bid may require the assistance of an unlikely ally, with rival Schalke making the trip to face league leader Bayern Munich on Saturday. Bayern hosts Schalke in Saturday’s early game, mere hours before Dortmund’s clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach. Reigning champion Bayern sit just one point clear and knows any slip-up could […]
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Penalidade Maxima II: Tentacles extended into various top-flight Brazilian leagues and state tournaments
So far, eight first-division players in Brazil have been suspended by their clubs over accusations of rigging games last year. Colorado Rapids’ Brazilian winger, Max Alves, was named in numerous reports of the Brazil investigations, but his MLS club did not mention him by name in their statement that he has been suspended and placed on […]
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'It has been an honor:' Legendary Sergio Busquets set to leave Barcelona
Sergio Busquets was showered with praise by the soccer world after announcing Wednesday he will leave Barcelona in June at the end of his contract, ending a highly successful era at the club. “The moment has arrived to announce this is my last season at Barcelona,” said Busquets on Instagram. “It has been an unforgettable […]
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What They're Saying: J.J. Watt
“It’s research, I’m doing research. Lots of pints of Guinness along the way. But it was a lot of fun and it was really good to get to know them on a personal level and hopefully they get to know us as well.” — Former NFL Pro Bowler J.J. Watt on his pub crawl to […]
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Saudi-bound (?) Lionel Messi: The 'greatest' leaves PSG on low note
Lionel Messi‘s uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup. For his legions of admirers, the debate about Messi’s right to be regarded as […]
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AC Milan vs. Inter Milan: 'It's not a derby, it's the derby'
Simone Inzaghi says that Inter Milan’s Champions League semifinal with rival AC Milan is more than just another local derby. The Milan giants, who between them have been crowned European champions 10 times, face off on Wednesday in the biggest match between the two sides in nearly two decades, and the Inter coach is well […]
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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid cup king Rodrygo aims to punish Man City again
Rodrygo Goes‘ two goals earned Real Madrid the Copa del Rey and highlighted his taste for the big occasion, but Champions League semifinal opponent Manchester City needs no reminder of that. The Brazilian’s dramatic strikes in the 90th and 91st minutes against City last season snatched City’s ticket to the final out of […]
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Sunderland into Championship playoffs after stunning Millwall collapse
Sunderland secured its place in English Championship playoffs with a 3-0 win away to Preston on Monday but only after Millwall suffered an extraordinary loss at home to Blackburn Rovers. The final day of the regular second-tier season kicked off with Millwall knowing a win would guarantee a place in the playoffs that decide the […]