He has improved in a lot of things, I cannot be specific with one, but if you asked me the other way around there is also a lot of room to improve. He can be better. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has paid tribute to Jack Charlton for "inspiring the nation" during his time in charge. Charlton, who led the Republic to their first World Cup finals in 1990, and again in 1994, died on Friday aged 85.
Could Lazio’s exceptional season get even better with a run in the Coppa Italia? The 2019 winners of this competition are hoping to follow that up with more silverware in 2020, as they return to cup action on Tuesday evening. The Biancocelesti are heavy favourites against Serie B’s relegation-threatened Cremonese.
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The Brazil forward was heavily linked with a switch back to Spain last summer, two years after his world-record £200m move to Paris St-Germain, but the deal never went through. There will be a lot less movement than we have seen in other transfer windows," Tebas added. Neymar [going back to Barca] is a big cash deal," he said. I don't think it is going to come off. Tebas added that if no fans are allowed in stadiums until the end of the year, he is predicting a contraction in the European summer transfer market from 3bn to 800m euros.
Although Sheffield United have won the cup four times, their last triumph was in 1925. Perhaps sensing they are overdue another success, United had few problems overcoming Millwall 2-0 with excellent strikes from Muhamed Besic and Oliver Norwood. League One side Portsmouth, who won the cup in 2008, also booked a place in the fifth round for the first time in 10 years with a comfortable 4-2 win over Championship strugglers Barnsley.
It’s hard to pick between the two sides this weekend though with neither really standing out and whilst we’re backing Grimsby on the handicap, we think a draw is the most likely outcome this weekend. With neither team possessing much in terms of real difference makers, we’re predicting that the game will finish 1-1. We do think Maynard will be on the scoresheet once again this weekend though and he’s got a little bit of value behind him as an anytime goalscorer.
Ineos rider Rowe replaces NHS medic's stolen bike Time for a heartwarming tale (in the end. Team Ineos rider Luke Rowe has stepped in and replaced an NHS medic's stolen bike after reading about the theft on social media. Anaesthetic registrar Dr Tom Roberts tweeted about the theft of his bike while he was on a shift at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, and Rowe responded with the bike to be delivered today.
In an entertaining contest, both sides threw caution to the wind in search of a late equaliser but the game ended all square. This was a chance for United to close the gap on the top four after Chelsea lost to Bournemouth on Saturday and after a week in which they defeated Manchester City and Tottenham, this will feel like a huge missed opportunity for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men.
The Nuggest have slipped a bit of late but their losses were all in away games. They are a lot stronger at home and take on a Portland side that are bottom of the division that Denver lead. Portland have a poor away record, while Denver keep winning at home. Go for a Denver victory here.
Undeterred by the setback, Rangers responded strongly after the break - Morelos scooping over from close range before Katic's powerful intervention gave them a first league win at Celtic Park for nine years. As for Neil Lennon's league leaders, who had won 11 straight Premiership matches, they huffed and puffed in the final 25 minutes to no avail. Centre-back Christopher Jullien proved their biggest threat and he twice saw headers cleared off the line by Steven Davis.
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The perfect situation would be for us to play against Villa tonight or tomorrow early, have three or four days before Leipzig. In fact Leipzig plays tomorrow afternoon so it's not the perfect situation for us to play on Sunday, but since 2004 I'm in this country I know how it works and I know we have no protection at all before the Champions League matches.
There has been very little sign of them mounting a resurgence either. The Canaries are now winless in six Premier League matches, with that November victory away to Everton being their only league win in 14 attempts. Things get no better for them at Carrow Road either, where Norwich have lost five of their last six outings.
TUESDAY’S BIG STORIES Grealish apologises for ignoring his own advice, but will that be the end of it? It was probably inevitable that one high-profile figure was going to expose themselves as a colossal dunce and ignore all advice to stay indoors apart from essential journeys. We confess we didn’t have Jack Grealish down as the one who would do it: everything about Grealish over the past year or so has concentrated on how responsible he is now after becoming Aston Villa captain, how much that’s changed him as a man and a player.
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La League is back. Seville takes Betis. Teams from the same city, that is, the Seville derby awaits us. Even without considering the tournament motivation, only this fact, according to my calculations, here increases the likelihood of an effective match, despite the absence of fans in the stands. The hosts are fighting for the Champions Four, for which there are a lot of applicants, and losing points with any opponent is doubly undesirable. Guests from the tournament point of view feel confident and in this match they can take risks, attack with great forces and strive to win the match first of all, and not to lose by putting a “bus”. In general, I believe that rested and motivated teams will play effectively.
petrocub are going to meet against sheriff in a match in the Moldovan Cup. This is the semifinal game and this game holds so much significance for both of the teams. Petrocub has not lost in the 6 games. Petrocub also managed to remained unbeaten in 19 of the 21 home games so far. Sheriff is also a good team and one of the best teams on the road. The team lost only once in the last 20 away games and as it is a cup game both teams will surely try to lose in the regular time. so, I think they will draw this game in the 90 minutes.
Antalyaspor started that game horrendously, going three goals down by the 22nd minute. The sending off of Bahadir Ozturk compounded their misery and multiplied the difficulty of their task. What followed was a day of misery for the home side, a chastening defeat that they will use as a recipe for revenge fuel.
We have group training sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. I go into those. I have also been speaking to all the players one-to-one. The truth is it is impossible to be a football coach at the moment. But you have to use the situation as positively as you can. We can still keep the players fit and active. We can still look after them and check their welfare. We can still speak as a coaching group.
Now, their attentions turn back to the Premier League. They come into this match in decent shape, unbeaten in eight league matches and sitting pretty in 5th position. They are some seven points adrift of an unlikely top four position, but it’s undoubtedly been an impressive season so far as they juggle domestic and continental responsibilities.
Toulouse have scored three goals in their last four league games but one was a penalty and the other an own goal so there is a lot of improvement to be done at the top end of the pitch. Les Violets' defence has been even worse with them conceding the drawn most goals in Ligue 1 since Kombouaré's arrival. Toulouse look even worse than they were under Alain Casanova and we don't think that will change here as they host Monaco.
Manchester City could make Valencia winger Ferran Torres their first summer signing to replace Leroy Sane. Valencia want £40m for Torres, who has a year left on his contract with the La Liga club, and BBC Sport understands the 20-year-old Spain international is keen on a move to Etihad Stadium. Germany forward Sane left City for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. City, who finished second in the Premier League, are also expected to target central defenders this summer.
In this moment, home team is just better team than Partizan and they will surely show that to us. I was watched first duel when this team was great and very close to win, but at the end it was just 2-2. That was pretty good result for AZ Alkmaar, if we know that team is played that duel with 10 players, because of red card. In this moment, situation is very good for AZ, because they are in series of even six matches in a row, where they are won and we will see what will happen this time.
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BookingPosted at 65' Scott Arfield (Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 64' Penalty saved! Alfredo Morelos (Rangers) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner. DismissalPosted at 63' Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) is shown the red card. Posted at 63' Penalty Rangers. Alfredo Morelos draws a foul in the penalty area. Posted at 63' Penalty conceded by Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) after a foul in the penalty area.
A left-back may be a good idea but then Adam Masina and Kiko Femenia have both looked tremendous under the new manager. On that note, there was a Ricardo Rodriguez rumour at the beginning of the window; that was exciting. An attacking left-back who can take a set piece, what's not to like? But in truth, our best signings have often been guys we'd never heard of. We're quite good at those. Andre Gray has got a lot about him but his confidence looks shot and he needs a move, probably to a club who will play him as one of a pair up front.
Bournemouth vs Wolves predictions for Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth can leapfrog Wolves in the standings with a win on the south coast. Read on for all our free Premier League predictions and betting tips.
The final months of 2019 saw Andrey Rublev climbing the rankings and will be in the top 20 win or lose in this final. He has been in top form all week and has yet to drop a set. He takes on an opponent who has caused two big shocks this week already. Up against an in-form Rublev though, this looks a tough task and the Russian can get the win in straight sets.
Goals from Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso proved to be decisive in the Premier League meeting but Lo Celso was controversially granted a reprieve after a lengthy VAR referral following a stamp on the Chelsea skipper. PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) has subsequently admitted to Sky Sports that the decision not to dismiss Lo Celso was a "human error by video officials".
Birmingham is now in much better position after two wins in a row they are 8 points away from the relegation zone but still they conceded so many goals at home recently and they must improve that today and on the other side Cardiff is on the middle and they also has some wild games recently with even 7 goals being scored so a lot of people expect another game it goals from big teams but I don't think that is going to happen, in head to head matches here is rarely a game with over 2.5 goals being scored so I take the under
Moreover, Real Madrid are the only team to have ever retained the trophy since the competition was reinvented. But then again, Liverpool are indisputably the best team on the planet and have reached the past two finals in a row already. Champions League success runs deep in their blood. Moreover, where United had to battle for the league against a spirited Arsenal side in 1998-99, juggling their efforts towards the end of the campaign, Liverpool are walking the Premier League and should be able to switch focus to Europe without too much danger.
Posted at 83' Attempt missed. Takumi Minamino (FC Red Bull Salzburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Hwang Hee-Chan with a through ball following a fast break. Posted at 82' Foul by Jerôme Onguéné (FC Red Bull Salzburg). Posted at 82' Paul Onuachu (KRC Genk) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 81' Attempt missed. Jerôme Onguéné (FC Red Bull Salzburg) header from the centre of the box misses to the right.
The 19-year-old striker joined from Juventus in a £27. Toffees fans. At St James' Park he provided a glimpse of what he could achieve. The Italian had five efforts on goal and three on target, including one that tested the reflexes of keeper Martin Dubravka. His link-up play was also exceptional - Walcott should have tested the Newcastle goal after he was found by Kean's ball from the right. His partner in attack, Calvert-Lewin, has been scoring in clusters this season and under his new manager has hit form once more.
They lost their opening group match 2-1 away at Binacional, while opponents in this game, LDU Quito beat River Plate 3-0 at home. Sao Paulo took a first half lead in their first match but conceded two in the second half and went home without a point. Since that match, they have lost 1-0 at Botafogo in the Paulista A1 and away form is a problem for them.
It was the first time since 2001 that United had scored five before halftime and they continued the onslaught after the break when Mason Greenwood converted a 56th-minute penalty. Earlier, holders Manchester City beat Championship side Fulham 4-0 -- a task made easier as Fulham played virtually the whole game with 10 men after Tim Ream was red-carded for conceding a penalty converted by Ilkay Gundogan.
Posted at 63' Paulo Dybala (Juventus) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 63' Foul by Jhon Chancellor (Brescia). Posted at 60' Aaron Ramsey (Juventus) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 60' Foul by Mario Balotelli (Brescia). Posted at 59' Attempt missed. Alex Sandro (Juventus) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
One more interesting match from Belarus Reserve league where I will bet on goals, what is pretty ok and real for me, but we will see what will happen. So, Belshina Reserves is team who is in last four matches played with even five or more goals, and those period, it was 0-6, 5-1, 2-5 and 0-5. Guests or Slavia Reserves is team who is also in same form and they are coming in this match after 1-4 and 5-0. Over is very real here and I will of course, bet on that option. It is very very real, really.
Shakhtyor Soligorsk (R) is not classified as a potentially disputed champion. The baggage of this team is only the achievement of finishing the goal in 6th place last season. That's why not many people are surprised when Shakhtyor Soligorsk (R) only got 1 point on the day of the 2020 campaign.
Real Madrid are top of the league standings on 56 points, 26 ahead of Betis, who have so far managed 30. Ahead of the game, Real registered a crucial 2-0 win at home to Barcelona, which ensured a return to winning ways after having failed to win in three and they will be firm favorites going to this game.
But with that trio out injured, the more senior frontline, including Willian, appeared rejuvenated on Sunday and all scored. Those will be lessons that Lampard, still in his second season of management, will learn from. He is also acutely aware of how much more Chelsea need to improve. A quick look at the Premier League table - where Liverpool are 34 points better off than his team - or the sobering first-leg Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich, or the recent form of Manchester United, means he still thinks his team are underdogs for a top-four place.
While Atalanta’s historic Champions League campaign has been a dud, this has been a great season for the visitors. Dinamo Zagreb have scored nine goals in their four UEFA Champions League games this season (W1 D2 L1), two more than they managed in 24 games in their previous four campaigns (seven goals in 2011/12, 2012/13, 2015/16 and 2016/17). That form has left them in the mix to make the top two.
These odds are really interesting to bet on this outcome: Lecce has just stopped Inter on a 1-1 draw but they had lost the previous 4 games in a row, because of a very poor attack above all, considering that they have scored no goal in 3 of those matches. Verona is instead playing very well and they can certainly count on a very good defense at home, considering that they have conceded just 11 goals in their 10 home matches. In the first game between these teams, no more than a goal has been scored, so this match could be quite tight too: it could stay Under.
But there's much more to his game and he hardly put a foot wrong all day in defence. KEY MOMENTS 22' - GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 Man City: Sterling breaks the deadlock with his 15th goal of the season. It's a soft goal to concede from Newcastle's point of view. The ball takes a number of ricochets, David Silva then backheels it into the path of Sterling who places it past the helpless Dubravka with a composed finish.
This is a little city derby between this two. This two teams are like "brothers" and are very cooperative in terms of points and today the little brother are more of a need of them. Dinamo Zagreb already won the title as they have +17 points more then 2nd place Hajduk so they can play without much burden and will rest their key players for sure. Lokomotiva Zagreb on the other hand are in huge need of points as with a won today they will come to that 3rd spot and only to -2 points away from that 2nd place team of Hajduk.
