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Hoping to try and find some stability on the road, Napoli will make the trip to the Stadio Renato Dall Ara on Monday evening when they meet a struggling Bologna.
Bologna
Starting with the hosts, while Bologna might have managed to sign off 2021 with a much-needed 3-0 win against Bologna, it appears that might have just been a minor boost for Siniša Mihajlović s men. Marking their return to action last week with a last-gasp 2-1 defeat away at relegation scrappers Cagliari, the Rossoblù almost find themselves stuck in Serie A limbo. Losing four of their last five top-flight contests, a run highlighted by a 2-1 defeat against Bologna, the one-time Sporting Lisbon boss will also have a real headache over his side s extended problems o…
Newcastle United are interested in signing Raphinha from Premier League rivals Leeds United in the January transfer window, according to . It has been reported that Newcastle have been impressed by the Brazil international winger and would like him to be part of Eddie Howe’s team at St. James’ Park
Raphinha joined Leeds from Rennes in the summer of 2020 and has been superb for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. The Brazil international has established himself as a key figure at Elland Road and is now regarded as one of the best attacking players in the Premier League.
The Leeds no. 10 has scored six goals in 12 Premier League matches so far this season. Raphinha made 26 starts and four substitute appearances in the league for the West Yorkshire club last season, scoring six g…
Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has said he is to resign from the role following the controversy over him kissing Jenni Hermoso.
Rubiales kissed the midfielder on the lips during the trophy presentation following Spain’s victory over England in last month’s World Cup final, but Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual.
FIFA suspended Rubiales pending an investigation into his behaviour, and Hermoso submitted a complaint to the national prosecutor’s office on Wednesday which is now with Spain’s high court.
BREAKING: Luis Rubiales has sensationally resigned as President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation following the scandal over him kissing Spain’s Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup Final. He revealed the news in a world …
Cody Gakpo will only leave PSV for a record transfer amid continued links to Manchester United and Real Madrid, according to the Eredivisie side s director of football Marcel Brands.
A host of Europe s elite clubs are reportedly interested in the Netherlands international, who became only second player in World Cup history to open the scoring three times in the same group stage in Qatar.
The 23-year-old boasts 17 goals and eight assists in 31 games this season, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich also said to be interested in Gakpo.
United are suggested to be the frontrunners, having already attempted to sign Gakpo in the past window, though Brands will demand a sizeable sum for the forward.
When you talk about Cody Gakpo and the price tag, how many clubs a…
Cardiff City have announced the signings of Wilfried Zaha and Fabio Da Silva as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to bolster his squad.
Winger Zaha has joined on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season and defender Fabio has followed him from Old Trafford on a permanent deal after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
Zaha has been restricted to just four appearances in all competitions for United following his arrival from Crystal Palace, but Solskjaer is backing the 21-year-old to hit the ground running at Cardiff, who are bottom of the Premier League.
Former United striker Solskjaer said: He has pace, power, technical ability and goes past people. He will give us that extra change of tempo in the final third, where we really need it, the Norwegian c…
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has praised the “consistency” of Jude Bellingham’s recent performances ahead of his side’s clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Madrid have won all four of their league games so far this season, including a 2-1 win over Getafe last time out in their first game back at the Bernabeu, where Bellingham netted a stoppage-time winner.
The 20-year-old has scored five times in those opening games and his streak continued into the international break where he also netted in England’s 3-1 friendly win over Scotland.
JUUUUUUUUDE
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid)
Ancelotti has spoken highly of Bellingham following the bright start to his Real Madrid career and thinks he will remain grounded, despite the increased a…
Real Salt Lake will look to wrap up their regular season in style with victory over Chivas USA on Thursday.
Jason Kreis men have already sealed their progress to the play-offs, with a point in a goalless draw against Portland Timbers on Sunday confirming their place.
However, Salt Lake sit just a point behind Western Conference leaders Portland Timbers, meaning a win over bottom-placed Chivas at the Rio Tinto Stadium would put them into top spot, at least until Portland visit Chivas themselves on Sunday.
Salt Lake have endured regular frustration in the play-offs recently, following up their triumph over LA Galaxy in 2009 with two Western Conference semi-final losses and defeat in the final to Bruce Arena s side in 2011.
They head into the final game of the regu…
Julian Alvarez shone as Manchester City came from behind to begin their Champions League defence with a comfortable 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.
The treble winners were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead against the run of play through Osman Bukari just before half-time in Tuesday’s Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Alvarez levelled quickly after the break and was then responsible for City taking the lead as his free-kick was punched into goal by the otherwise excellent Red Star goalkeeper Omri Glazer.
ALVAREZ!
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— Manchester City (@ManCity)
Rodri, matchwinner against Inter Milan in last season’s final, then wrapped up a thoroughly deserved victory with a typically composed finish 17 minutes from tim…
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists Spain are not scared of Brazil as they prepare to defend their FIFA World Cup crown.
The hosts have been installed as favourites to win the global showpiece for the first time since 2002 ahead of the upcoming tournament.
Fabregas, though, believes Spain have nothing to fear despite losing 3-0 to the South American nation in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup 12 months ago.
I believe (championship wins) are vital, he said in a promotional video for Puma. In 2008, nobody believed in us and since then we ve made a name for ourselves and we ve become a competitive team that has won everything.
We re not scared of Brazil. I think Brazil are a very strong team and if we face them again it will be a completely new game. <…
Liverpool are ready for a new start ahead of their return to action in the EFL Cup against Manchester City, assistant manager Pep Lijnders has said.
Jurgen Klopp s side endured a poor showing in the early months of the season, heading into the World Cup break sixth in the Premier League standings – seven points behind fourth place and 15 adrift of leaders Arsenal.
That left Liverpool among those needing a significant improvement heading into the remainder of the season, though Lijnders believes positive signs were shown ahead of the tournament in Qatar, with results including back-to-back wins against Tottenham and Southampton.
We see it as a new start. The boys are hungry, they are passionate, they want to show this on the pitch, Lijnders said.
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