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PSG outclass Chelsea to seal emphatic Champions League progress
Chelsea suffered one of their heaviest defeats in a two-legged European contest, losing 8-2 on aggregate after a 3-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge. The damage was done early, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opening the scoring in the sixth minute and Bradley Barcola adding a second just eight minutes later with only PSG’s…
Read MoreWolves fight back to earn draw against Brentford
Brentford let a valuable chance slip in their push for Champions League qualification after surrendering a two-goal advantage against bottom side Wolves. A win would have moved Keith Andrews’ team within two points of fifth-placed Liverpool, but instead they had to settle for a draw that keeps them seventh as they continue their pursuit of…
Read MoreReece James faces weeks out with hamstring injury
Chelsea will be without captain Reece James for their upcoming Champions League home fixture against Paris Saint-Germain after he picked up a hamstring problem. The defender sustained the issue late in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle, leaving him unavailable for the return leg following a heavy 5-2 loss in the first meeting in…
Read MoreLaporta declares Barcelona “unstoppable” after election triumph
Joan Laporta has pledged a powerful future for FC Barcelona after winning re-election with more than 68% of the vote. The result confirms he will begin another five-year spell from 1 July, marking his second consecutive tenure and fourth overall in charge of the club. His main challenger, Victor Font, collected close to 30%, while…
Read MoreReal Madrid stunned by Getafe
Real Madrid missed the opportunity to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona after suffering a surprise home defeat to Getafe. The decisive moment arrived before the interval, when Martín Satriano unleashed a stunning first-time effort that flew into the top corner beyond Thibaut Courtois. The spectacular finish proved enough to hand the visitors…
Read MoreNuno tells Traore to stay out of the gym
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has instructed Adama Traore not to lift weights at the club’s training base, saying the winger already possesses enough natural strength. Nuno described the 30-year-old’s physique as “incredible” and attributed it to genetics but stressed that the Spaniard should avoid additional gym sessions focused on building muscle. Although Traoré…
Read MoreWelbeck activates one-year extension at Brighton
Danny Welbeck will remain at Brighton beyond the current campaign after activating a clause that prolongs his agreement by a further 12 months. The 35-year-old attacker had been approaching the end of his existing deal, which was set to conclude this season. However, the additional year has now been formally triggered. Although Welbeck signed a…
Read MoreYamal ‘happy again’ and fired up ahead of Atletico Madrid return clash
Lamine Yamal says he is “happy again” and playing with freedom at just the right time as Barcelona prepare for their Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid. The 18-year-old forward will be heading into the decisive clash in peak form after scoring the first senior hat trick of his career at the…
Read MoreJosé Mourinho sends warning to Benfica player
José Mourinho, manager of Portuguese side Benfica, has sounded out a note of warning to one of his players, telling him that “his career will end” if he is found to have been racist. Gianluca Prestianni, 20, was caught up in a bust-up with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr in the first leg of the UEFA…
Read MoreGabriel hails Arsenal teammates after victory over Chelsea
Arsenal defender Gabriel praised his teammates for their hard work in the 2–1 victory over Chelsea, a result that extended the club’s unbeaten run to nine matches. Arsenal built on last weekend’s 4–1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur with another vital three points against a London rival, maintaining the Gooners’ five-point advantage at the top of…
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