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Kaizer Chiefs can't have Nurkovic and Castro out for Mamelodi Sundowns clash - Middendorp

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 23 points on Sunday evening, but were held to a dire 0-0 draw at Goodison Park. As has been the case with most games so far, the season's third Merseyside derby got off to a pretty sluggish start. The artificial fans could do little to mask the sleepy, exhibition tempo, although a slick Liverpool counter-attack just after the half-hour mark might have, had Roberto Firmino not dragged his shot wide. Roberto Firmino and Andre...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Man City chairman Al-Mubarak 'not happy' after failed title defence, says Guardiola

News Leicester's Champions League bid continues at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday evening, when the Foxes take on Brighton. The Foxes remain third after the first weekend of Premier League action since the enforced break, while Brighton have begun to put distance between themselves and the relegation battle below them – a 2-1 win over Arsenal seeing the Seagulls move five points clear of the drop zone. Where to Watch Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League When is Kick...
Original author: Callum Altimas

‘He deserved the three goals’ – Leicester City’s Rodgers lauds hat-trick hero Iheanacho

ews Athletic Club travel to Catalunya on Tuesday night to take on Lionel Messi's Barcelona. After a goalless draw at Sevilla on Friday, Quique Setien's side no longer hold their title fate in their own hands – Real Madrid will go level with them if they win their game in hand on Sunday night, and Los Blancos hold the head-to-head advantage. Suarez warms up before the clash with Sevilla Athletic, meanwhile, currently sit in ninth place. Saturday's home win over Real Betis sets them up nicely for...
Original author: Myles Cutliffe

Onuachu scores 27th goal of the season in Genk’s victory over Anderlecht

Watford are set to hold a 'transfer auction' to sell off striker Luis Suarez, despite the Colombian having never played for the Hornets. Suarez joined Watford back in 2017, but has spent the entirety of his Hornets' career out on loan at a number of clubs, accumulating over 100 appearances through loan spells at three different clubs. Watford to spark £10m transfer auction for Luis Suarez… the hotshot who has never kicked a ball for them | @reluctantnickohttps://t.co/Z81AbMixih — The Sun...
Original author: Callum Altimas

Erling Haaland Reveals Nickname for Wonderkid Teammate Gio Reyna

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has heaped praise on teammate Gio Reyna, insisting the American has the potential to become one of the world's best. The 17-year-old only made his senior debut in January but has already established himself as a core part of Lucien Favre's squad. He made his first Bundesliga start in Saturday's 2-0 win over RB Leipzig, bagging his first assist for Haaland's opening goal. Reyna assisted Haaland's opening goal against Leipzig Speaking to bundesliga.com...
Original author: Tom Gott

Tuchel losing sleep over Man City matchup

News Atletico Madrid head to the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on Tuesday night to take on Levante in matchday 31 of La Liga, chasing their third league victory in a row in an attempt to cement a top four place. Levante, meanwhile, are sitting in eleventh spot, and victory against Atleti could set them on course to achieving their highest league finish since securing 10th in 2013/14. Paco Lopez during a Levante training session With Barcelona and Real Madrid pulling away at the top of the league,...
Original author: Myles Cutliffe

Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Giroud Caps Turnaround

ound Chelsea came from behind to secure an important victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, with goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud cancelling out Kortney Hause's opener. Chelsea began the match strongly and Mason Mount came close early on with a fierce left-footed drive which was well saved by Villa keeper Orjan Nyland. On the stroke of half time though, against the run of play, Villa's centre-half Kortney Hause bundled home after a goalmouth scramble. ? ???...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Transfer Talk: Ronaldo to leave Man Utd in January as Ten Hag changes stance

News Milan travel to Lecce on Monday night in both clubs' first league match since the postponement of Serie A. Stefano Pioli's side face an uphill battle to qualify for next season's Europe League, while Lecce are fighting for survival. The Giallorossi, who achieved two back-to-back promotions to reach Italy's top flight, find themselves in 18th place - only goal difference stands between them and safety. Stefano Pioli instructing his side Milan, enduring yet another mediocre season, sit in...
Original author: Myles Cutliffe

ExtraTime Radio: Winner and losers from USMNT camp + New DP forwards

The football might be back, but the transfer nonsense is still coming in thick and fast. Chelsea bidding £50m for Dean Henderson? Go on then, why not. In case you need a short refresher with English football literally just back on our screens this week, Sheffield United have surpassed just about every expectation we might possibly have had of them upon their return to the top flight - and at the heart of all their success has been Henderson. The keeper, having played a starring role in getting...
Original author: Robbie Copeland

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Frenkie de Jong to Miss Crucial Run-in Games With Calf Injury

Barcelona have confirmed that Frenkie de Jong has injured his calf, likely ruling him out of their next game against Athletic Club – and possibly more games down the line. De Jong joined Barcelona from Ajax last summer for £67.5m. Despite the club's change in manager mid-way through the campaign, the 23-year-old has remained a regular fixture of the side, missing just three games across all competitions this season. Only one player has featured in more games for Barcelona this season than...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

Jurgen Klopp Hits Out at Government's Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the government for their dealing of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, claiming the situation in his home country of Germany looks like an entirely different planet. The UK has suffered over 42,000 deaths as a result of the virus, with only Brazil (47,869) and USA (120,688) having worse death tolls. Germany, however, has endured just shy of 9,000 fatalities. The Bundesliga was able to return back in May due to Germany's efficient dealing of the...
Original author: James Cormack

Lukaku backed to succeed Lewandowski at Bayern by former Belgium striker Mpenza

He's been one of the few silver linings in the dark cloud that is West Ham's Premier League season, but it looks likely that Jeremy Ngakia will be on the way out of the London Stadium after just five appearances for the Hammers. The 19-year-old right back looks to be saying farewell to the east London side amidst heavy speculation that he is being courted by some of Europe's top clubs. He has already rejected a new three-year deal worth £5,000 a week and unless a short term deal is agreed by...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Mikel Arteta provides injury updates on two key Arsenal stars

ades Newcastle returned to Premier League action at an empty St James' Park with a thumping 3-0 victory over ten-man Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon. The one person who Newcastle should hope their chances fall to - but in truth do not want their chances to fall to - is Joelinton. When he had a one-on-one at 0-0, the degree to which he fluffed it was impressive even by his standards. Joelinton has scored a Premier League goal. Yes, you read that correctly. pic.twitter.com/fnsbXbQZnZ — 90min...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Austin FC sign defender Hector Jimenez to new contract through 2023 MLS season

It's happening. It's finally happening. After 13 of the longest months in club history, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back and has been named in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with Aston Villa. Here's our team for #AVLCHE! ? pic.twitter.com/I6sHEmwI8u — Chelsea FC (at ?) (@ChelseaFC) June 21, 2020 We haven't seen Loftus-Cheek since May 2019, when he picked up an Achilles injury during a post-season (yet pre-Europa League final) friendly against New England Revolution. It's been a long road...
Original author: Tom Gott

U.S. youth Soto signs deal with Norwich City

Since last summer, Leeds have been playing like a team possessed. Determined to shake off their growing reputation as the EFL's resident bottle merchants after throwing away the title last term and losing to Derby in the playoffs, prior to the break they were looking unbeatable. Five wins on the spin without conceding a single goal had seen them recover had seen them recover from a frail February, and they sat a point clear at the top of the division - with seven points between them and third....
Original author: Robbie Copeland

Peru vs Venezuela: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview

Zinedine Zidane has no interest in retaining the services of Dani Ceballos once the Spaniard returns from his loan spell at Arsenal, it has been reported. Ceballos joined the Gunners on a one-year loan deal last summer and has struggled to impress in north London amid a season of dysfunction for the club. Ceballos' only goal this season came in the Europa League against Standard Liege The 23-year-old has appeared 26 times for Arsenal in all competitions this term, scoring just once and...
Original author: James Cormack

Laporta warns rivals: Barca are back

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the latest Premier League star to speak out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, revealing plans to auction off some special matchworn boots to try and support the cause. Premier League players have all been wearing the words 'Black Lives Matter' on the back of their shirts during the first round of fixtures, alongside all taking a knee at the start of matches to show their support for the movement. View this post on Instagram...
Original author: Tom Gott

Real Madrid willing to listen to offers for Eden Hazard this summer

Despite fielding an understrength side against Freiburg on Saturday, Bayern Munich produced a dominant display to further underline the ethos and philosophy which has gleaned near-innumerable pieces of silverware. The club secured their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title earlier in the week with victory against Werder Bremen. While mainstays such as Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer have been present for all eight campaigns, the landscape of the 2020 team is of course very different to the one...
Original author: Ross Jackson

Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds: Player ratings as Whites pick up ugly point on the road

Err...it's been a hectic summer in Paris. After Les Parisiens secured their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years following the league's cancellation in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been a pretty busy 'off season' – if you will – for Leonardo and co. Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will both leave PSG this summer, Leonardo confirmed First, the Brazilian sporting director announced that club stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva would leave the club when their contracts...
Original author: James Cormack

Mattéo Guendouzi's Petulance May Be Growing Tiresome - But at Least it Shows That He Cares

In every level of football, when you glance at the opposition lineup there tends to be at least one player who you know, with enough gentle nudging, can see red and lose his focus. Joey Barton and Roy Keane are a few names that spring to mind. People who with enough - legal - winding up could be of detriment to their sides with some overaggressive tendencies, resulting in needless fouls and bookings. ? 'We did more than enough to win this game and we threw it again. I don't want to use...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

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