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The principle speaking level from final evening’s EFL Cup semi-final first leg was the choice by referee Stuart Attwell to not present Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall a second yellow card for a problem on Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas. Bergvall had already been booked, albeit harshly after replays confirmed little contact after sliding in on Luis Diaz, when he hacked down Tsimikas …

Barcelona and Athletic Membership confronted off on the King Abdullah Sports activities Metropolis in Saudi Arabia final night time within the first semifinal of the Supercopa de Espana, and Hansi Flick’s aspect introduced house the win fairly convincingly. The supervisor put out his finest out there group on the night time with even Lamine Yamal coming back from harm, Raphinha …

Juventus continues to battle this season, with Thiago Motta but to ship the transformative affect anticipated of him when he was appointed supervisor at the beginning of the marketing campaign. After a disappointing three-year spell underneath Max Allegri, Motta’s arrival was heralded as the start of a brand new and extra promising chapter for the membership. Nonetheless, the Brazilian-Italian supervisor …

The thought of constructing a brand new stadium or increasing St James’ Park has been weighed up by Newcastle United for the final 18 months or so and it’s truthful to say that it’s left the fanbase considerably divided. There are apparent advantages to a brand new stadium – greater capability that means extra industrial income and in flip extra …

Barcelona midfielder Gavi performed a key position in his group’s victory over Athletic Membership within the semi-finals of the Spanish Tremendous Cup, serving to safe a 2-0 win.  As a starter, Gavi not solely scored the opening aim but in addition assisted Lamine Yamal for the second, marking a powerful return to type following his restoration from a critical knee …

In a major improvement, Barcelona and Juventus have reached an settlement for the switch of membership captain Ronald Araujo.  In keeping with La Repubblica, as relayed by Bianconera Information, Juventus have additionally secured a cope with Araujo himself.  The information is such that the Uruguayan defender is about to journey to Turin subsequent week to bear medical exams and finalize …

West Ham have appointed former Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion and Swansea Metropolis supervisor Graham Potter as Julen Lopetegui’s substitute after ending the Spaniard’s six-month reign on Wednesday. Englishman Potter, who has signed a two-and-a-half 12 months contract, has spent greater than 21 months out of soccer since leaving Stamford Bridge, the place his reign lasted lower than seven months …

Throughout Barcelona’s Tremendous Cup match in opposition to Athletic Membership, membership president Joan Laporta made headlines for his explosive response to the information relating to the precautionary measure granted to Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.  The stress unfolded when it was revealed that the 2 gamers had not been authorised for registration.  In line with stories from El Larguero, Laporta …

In a shocking flip of occasions, the actual cause behind Inaki Pena’s alternative by Wojciech Szczesny throughout Barcelona’s Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-final towards Athletic Membership has emerged.  In accordance with MARCA, the Spanish goalkeeper’s tardiness to a coaching session led to his benching, regardless of being initially slated to start out the match. It’s no secret that Barcelona supervisor, Hansi …

It’s very chilly right here in Dublin this morning. You already know who I blame? The Carabao Cup ball. Actually, I do know we dwell in an age the place clickbait guidelines, however a number of the stuff round Mikel Arteta’s post-match feedback has been dismal to say the least. In case you suppose he’s actually blaming the ball, you …