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FC Barcelona is effectively saving Marcus Rashford’s career and turning him into one of La Liga’s most productive footballers. His confidence is back, his numbers are up and he and his Barcelona teammates are even smiling again.Marcus Rashford returns to the spotlight at BarcelonaThe England international took his tally to 20 goals this season with an assist in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Albacete. Rashford now has 10 goals and 10 assists in all competitions, becoming only the third player in La Liga to reach double figures in both categories.Remarkably, all three players who achieved this milestone belong to…
Cristian Romero was sent off at half-time in Tottenham’s match against Manchester City on Sunday, leaving Thomas Frank’s side already on the edge of their seats.Cristian Romero has shattered the Spurs hierarchy once again (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)Tottenham captain Cristian Romero branded his team’s lack of depth a “disgrace” after his recent absence. On Sunday, Spurs drew 2-2 at home with Manchester City and achieved a dramatic come-from-behind victory, but the 27-year-old Romero was substituted at half-time.The Argentine defender had been suffering from illness for several days and was unable to continue playing. Instead of bringing him on as a…
Liverpool swooped in and secured a deadline-day transfer ahead of Chelsea, believing Jeremy Jacquet would get more minutes at Anfield.Jeremy Jaquet chose Liverpool over ChelseaJeremy Jacquet has opted for a move to Liverpool over Chelsea as the Rennes centre-half looks for a better path to the first team at Anfield.The young French defender is highly regarded and was on the Blues’ radar late in the January transfer window. Liverpool joined the race later in the day to secure a £60m deal, with Jacquet himself considering the Reds as a place to play more regularly.Chelsea were offered exactly the same deal…
Jeremy Jacquet spoke about the position and its history after signing the Rennes defender for a £60 million transfer and choosing Liverpool ahead of Chelsea on deadline day.Jeremy Jaquet joins Liverpool in the summer (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)Jeremy Jaquet believes signing for Liverpool means he will join “one of the best football organizations in the world” after choosing the Reds over Chelsea.The Merseyside outfit sealed a £60m deal for the French defender on deadline day. Last week he was on the radar of Chelsea, but when Liverpool came to the party, Jaquet chose Chelsea over the Blues.Liverpool will pay…
MADRID (AP) — Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scored in the first half as Barcelona defeated second-division Albacete 2-1 on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey.Albacete shocked Real Madrid They defeated the Spanish powerhouse in the round of 16, which was the debut match for new coach Alvaro Arbeloa.Barcelona achieved their 16th win in their last 17 games in all competitions, with their only setback being last month’s loss to Real Sociedad in the Spanish league.Barcelona advanced to the last four of the Copa for the fourth consecutive season. Last year, they played against Madrid…
Manchester United have allowed under-21 captain Jacob Devaney to join St Mirren on loan with the teenage star adamant he needs to play senior football.Jacob Devaney captains Manchester United’s Under-21 teamManchester United Under-21 captain Jacob Devaney believes he has “proved himself” at that level and needs to play senior football after securing a move to St Mirren for the remainder of the campaign.The 18-year-old has come up through the ranks at Old Trafford and is playing well beyond his years in a coaching role, but has headed north of the border until the summer with the aim of further development.St…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola used his soccer press conference Tuesday to speak passionately about the “hurt” he feels watching humanitarian tragedies around the world.Guardiola did not return to England in time for his usual pre-match media duties for City’s Premier League game against Tottenham on Sunday after giving a speech in support of Palestinian children at a charity event in his hometown of Barcelona.The press conference was ostensibly a prelude to Wednesday’s English League Cup clash with Newcastle, but he returned to reporters on Tuesday to once again talk about non-football issues.”Never in the history…
FAt major global events such as the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics, success usually comes down to one thing: logistics. Getting everything ready on time is a huge undertaking, often resulting in cities going into debt and stadiums being abandoned. But Los Angeles 2028 takes a radically different approach. For the first time in 80 years, the Olympic host city will not build any new permanent venues. Instead, Los Angeles relies on its existing world-class infrastructure, hosting more than 800 events utilizing premier facilities such as SoFi Stadium, Memorial Coliseum, and the brand-new Intuit Dome. It’s a masterclass in…
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali was linked with a move to Arsenal on transfer deadline day, but although he could be considered again in the summer, the Italian’s move never materialized.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is said to be a fan of Sandro Tonali (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is reportedly a big fan of Sandro Tonali amid rumors of a surprise move for the Newcastle United midfielder. The Italian was suddenly linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium on deadline day.Reports emerged on Monday morning suggesting the Gunners were considering an approach for…
Highlights: Wirths shines as Liverpool secure decisive win against NewcastleVideo credit: TNT SportsManager Virgil van Dijk has dismissed claims of team disharmony at Anfield, adding that increased scrutiny over issues such as team morale could pose a “huge challenge” for the next generation of players.Liverpool defeated Newcastle 4-1 last Saturday, ending a five-game winless run in the Premier League. The pressure has been eased on Arne Slott, who suffered a disappointing late comeback against Bournemouth seven days ago.The Reds achieved the daunting task of reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League and are still in the FA Cup,…