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The only outstanding player for Liverpool was Virgil van Dijk. (Image: Getty)Liverpool suffered another miserable defeat on Friday night as they suffered a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in the Premier League. Virgil van Dijk’s brace went in vain, Ollie Watkins scored twice, Morgan Rodgers and John McGinn also scored, and the hosts booked their place in next season’s Champions League.The result means Arn Slott’s side still have ground to cover to join the Midlands club and will almost certainly need to beat Brentford at home on Sunday, the final day of the week. Here we evaluate…
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ollie Watkins scored twice and had another goal disallowed as Aston Villa cruised to a stylish 4-2 win at home to Liverpool on Friday, putting them on track for next week’s Europa League final.The victory also guaranteed Villa a place in next year’s Champions League.The win, five days before Villa face Freiburg in the Europa League final, ensured Unai Emery’s side a top-five finish in the Premier League.Captain John McGinn told broadcaster Sky Sports: “It was a fantastic performance and a great way to end the season at Villa Park.””We have a chance to win a…
Manager Thomas Tuchel has submitted a 55-man longlist for the World Cup and Miles Lewis-Skelly must be on that list.What a story of redemption, comeback, and ultimately becoming the defining player in the entire title race.Lewis Skelly, 19, is Arsenal’s forgotten man, having disappeared from England’s radar despite having a breakthrough season.England manager Tuchel gave Louis-Skelly his debut in England as a left-back and initially stuck with him even after he lost his place at Arsenal, even citing his duty of care to young players as the reason.If that happens, Tuchel should also be rewarded and gain momentum, especially if…
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and while there will be 104 different battles on the pitch, there will also be a viewership contest between the BBC and ITV.May 12, 2026, 14:25Updated May 12, 2026 14:26Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank will be commentators during the World Cup (Image: PA)Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank will go head-to-head as pundits for rival broadcasters at this summer’s World Cup. The BBC and ITV are fleshing out their respective panels for tournaments to be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States.The two broadcasters have vastly different plans…
The Scottish Football Association has issued a strong statement regarding referee John Beaton. (Image: Robert Perry/PA Wire)The SFA has hit back at “conspiracy” surrounding John Beaton, revealing the referee is under police surveillance after his controversial decision to award Celtic a penalty against Motherwell. Sam Nicholson was involved in a dogfight with Hoops defender Auston Trusty in the closing minutes of the game at Fir Park, with the score deadlocked at 2-2.After Anthony Ralston’s long throw-in was contested by two players and Nicholson cleared it, VAR official Andrew Dallas intervened to alert referee Beaton to a possible handball, who duly…
MUNICH (AP) — Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with Bayern Munich for another year, allowing the 40-year-old goalkeeper to continue his excellent play with the German champions while mentoring his long-term successor.Neuer enters a new season at Bayern, celebrating his 15th year at the club, and remains captain and first-choice goalkeeper after his impressive performances for the club. champions league Despite fitness issues this season.Neuer has made 597 appearances for Bayern and will become the fifth player in the club’s history to reach 600 appearances.Substitute Jonas Urbig is seen as Neuer’s long-term successor and has been playing more often…
Real Madrid are set to appoint Jose Mourinho as their next manager, with the final details appearing to be finalized.May 12, 2026, 14:56Updated May 12, 2026 15:26Jose Mourinho is set to return as permanent manager of Real Madrid (Image: (Photo by Joao Rico/Icon Sport via Getty Images))Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid are in “final negotiations” for the Portuguese icon to return as head coach.According to BBC Sport, Benfica’s current manager is the clear frontrunner for the role and is the only manager in discussions to take over the Spanish capital permanently.Alvaro Arbeloa has been in charge of the first team…
The battle for the Premier League title between Arsenal and Manchester City unfolded against the backdrop of one of the challengers awaiting the verdict of an important investigation. Citi is accused of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations between 2009 and 2018.Initially, 115 violations were alleged, but that number has reportedly increased to 130 now. The lawsuit began in September 2024, and almost two years later, no conclusion has been reached. Some wondered if the Gunners’ name would be left with an asterisk in the verdict this season if their main rivals received a points deduction or other sporting sanction.A source…
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA finally world cup A broadcast rights deal with China was signed on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game, and the price is reportedly much lower than the soccer body had hoped for.overall Agreement with Chinese media group FIFA said in a statement that it will cover the next four World Cups (two each for men and women) until 2031. This includes a 48-team, 104-game men’s tournament in North America starting June 11th. China was not eligible to participate..Chinese state media reported on Friday that the value of a spot in the 2026 World Cup…
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will clash in the Champions League final in just under three weeks, but it looks like the French giants are already preparing for the matchLuis Enrique is already preparing for the Champions League final (Image: Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain’s preparations for the Champions League final are in full swing, with the French side already practicing set pieces. Arsenal will face the Ligue 1 giants in the final in Budapest on May 30th.But before that game, Luis Enrique’s side still have a lot to consider. They have not yet been officially crowned as French champions. They are six…