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Salah and van Dijk nearing new Liverpool contracts
Liverpool are edging closer to securing the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, according to multiple reliable sources. Both players have been central figures at the club, and fresh terms now appear within reach after long-running discussions. The duo, along with Trent Alexander-Arnold, have been the subject of intense speculation throughout the season…
Read MoreLate Mendes strike gives PSG edge over Aston Villa
Paris St-Germain earned a vital first-leg victory in the Champions League quarter-finals as Nuno Mendes found the net in the closing moments to secure a 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Parc des Princes. Villa appeared to be heading home with a manageable one-goal deficit before Mendes stepped up in stoppage time, cutting inside and…
Read MoreRaphinha matches Messi as Barcelona overpower Dortmund
Raphinha matched Lionel Messi’s record for most goal contributions in a single Champions League season for Barcelona, delivering a standout performance as his team overwhelmed Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. The Brazilian winger scored once and provided two assists, bringing his total involvement in goals this campaign to 19 –…
Read MoreEmery returns to Paris in search of redemption
Unai Emery is back at the Parc des Princes, not for revenge, but to silence the echoes of a haunting night that has long lingered in his career. As Aston Villa aims to reach the Champions League semi-finals, their belief lies as much in their players as in the manager orchestrating from the touchline. For…
Read MoreRice shines as Arsenal stun Madrid with dominant first-leg win
Declan Rice delivered a career-best performance as Arsenal took control of their Champions League quarter-final tie with a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. The English midfielder scored two outstanding free kicks – his first goals of this kind – to give the Gunners a significant advantage heading into the second…
Read MoreInter edge Bayern in thriller to take first-leg advantage
Bayern Munich’s Champions League campaign took a major hit after a 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash on Tuesday. Despite dominating the ball with nearly 60% possession, Vincent Kompany’s side struggled to make their control count. Inter’s Lautaro Martinez delivered a moment of brilliance in the first…
Read MoreNewcastle cruise to victory as Leicester’s struggles deepen
Newcastle United delivered another high-scoring display, dispatching a struggling Leicester City side whose season continues to spiral. The result propelled Eddie Howe’s team above Manchester City into fifth place, putting them level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Newcastle still holds a game in hand, adding to their growing hopes of securing a Champions League berth.…
Read MoreVan Dijk suggests talks are moving forward on Liverpool future
Virgil van Dijk has hinted that discussions over a new Liverpool contract are advancing, with the Dutch defender sounding more hopeful about staying at the club. The 33-year-old’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, and just last month he admitted uncertainty about his long-term future at Anfield. After Liverpool’s…
Read MoreNdoye’s stunning strike frustrates Napoli’s title hopes
Napoli missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan, settling for a 1-1 draw against Bologna on Monday night. The result came just two days after Inter were held to a 2-2 draw with Parma, offering Napoli a chance to move within a single point at the top of…
Read MorePep Guardiola urges his team to move forward after draw with Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken well of his team’s performance after they drew with their city rivals Manchester United at the weekend. City crossed town to Old Trafford to face off against United in the latest iteration of the Manchester derby in the 2024/25 Premier League season. The week 31 clash was important…
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