Algeria were of course not the only first round big name casualty as Ghana’s Black Stars, one the continents biggest sides both historically and in recent memory, were
Smith's side were beaten by Tottenham last time out, who have since been dealing with a Covid-19 outbreak, though the Norwich manager does not believe the potential positives at the club are linked to that fixture.
A fee of £6.5m was agreed in the summer with Celtic eager to take advantage. He would not confirm names but said things are progressing well for January.
Former Liverpool and England star Peter Crouch has criticised public relations-managed social media accounts for fooling football fans while calling for players to start speaking for themselves.
Gareth Southgate is looking into legal action after his name was used to flaunt a crypto scam. Anyhow, the England manager's spokesperson has said the following:
Neville's verdict: If it had been a red card, I don't think it would've been overturned the other way.
Sofiane Boufal and Mohamed Salah’s careers appeared to be going in different directions back in 2016, but their lives have taken variant trajectories in recent years ahead of their meeting in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Morocco and Egypt.Six years ago, Salah’s time in the Premier League appeared to have come to an end, with Chelsea selling the forward to AS Roma on a permanent deal for €15 million after just 13 top flight outings, with the Egyptian having failed to make his mark in English football.Just over three weeks later, Southampton parted with a club record £16 million to bring Boufal to England following an exceptional season in Ligue 1 with LOSC Lille, where he inspired Les Dogues to a fifth-placed finish.Soon, Salah would be back, and while Boufal enjoyed occasional moments of brilliance in the Premier League, his legacy in the English game can’t be compared with the top flight’s all-time top scoring African player.At international level, the supremely talented Boufal has also endured testing times and moments of bitter disappointment.There was his failure to make the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad due to injury, his omission from Herve Renard’s 2018 World Cup squad, and then the penalty miss in the shock shootout loss against Benin as Morocco were humbled in the Last 16 at the 2019 Afcon.While few in the continent could make his technical class, dribbling skills and mastery of a football, he’s appeared destined to become one of African football’s forgotten men.It’s a stark contrast to Salah, who’s regularly mentioned in Ballon d’Or discussions, has won both the Premier League and the Champions League, and inspired Egypt to World Cup qualification, and a Nations Cup final.Boufal is under no illusion as to how his career has left a lot to be desired, but perhaps here, on the fields of Cameroon, he’s finally taking his opportunity to leave a lasting mark in the continental arena.“I have some bad memories,” Boufal told GOAL, remembering his failure to make the cut in 2015 and 2018, and his penalty miss three years ago, “but seriously, I’m an optimistic person, and I prefer to look forward rather than back.“You can’t be in control of everything, but the most important thing is to have no regrets—I’m doing everything I can do, ensure I have none.”In the absence of Hakim Ziyech, cut from the national team by head coach Vahid Halilhodzic in light of disciplinary issues, Boufal has taken the creative reins for the Atlas Lions.He appears to be relishing centre stage, netting the late winner against Ghana in Morocco’s opener and then an equaliser against Gabon as the 1976 champions progressed into the knockouts as Group C winners.So far, his performances have eclipsed those of Salah who, winner against Guinea-Bissau aside, has struggled to help a goal-shy Egypt team put opponents to bed.“We’ve had a good Nations Cup so far, but I’m not under any specific pressure,” Boufal continued. “I’m going forward now to succeed.“There’s no more pressure on me because of the expectation,” he added. “Expectation does different things to different players, but i’ll just try to do my best.“There’s no more specific pressure on me if the expectation is much greater, that’s happening because I’ve done interesting things in the tournament.”As well as his goals, Boufal is also averaging 3.3 chances created per match -- second only to Youcef Belaili of Algeria — and 2.5 completed dribbles per match.He’s eclipsing Salah in both categories, but now has his work cut out ensuring Morocco progress to the Last Four at the expense of the seven-time champions, with the Atlas Lions criticised for their inefficient finishing so far.“I’m not a player who lets things get into my head,” Boufal continued. “I’m a player who plays without pressure.“I try to be optimistic in life and try to see the glass half full rather than half empty, we’re lucky to create many chances, more than any other team in the Afcon, so this is an asset.“However, during the big matches, the big meetings, they are played on the details, so we have to do better with our finishing and take our chances.”Salah, who has 16 league goals so far this season, knows better than any the value of sticking chances away, but will it be the Liverpool man, or Boufal—the man who once eclipsed him in the transfer window—who will steal the show on Sunday?
Guardiola's side reached the final last season, where they were beaten by Chelsea, but De Bruyne revealed he has limited memories of the game after sustaining facial fractures in a second-half collision with Blues defender Antonio Rudiger.
Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler is third on the list with his nine hat-tricks, followed by Thierry Henry, Harry Kane, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney who are all on eight apiece.
In 2021-22, the regular season final day is May 7 or May 8, 2022, meaning the first semi-final games should take place around or after May 15. Last year, by way of comparison, the Championship play-offs began on May 17.
Victory for West Ham would have seen them move four points clear of fifth-place Manchester United, but the draw means Ralf Rangnick's side have closed the gap to just one after 16 Premier League matches played.
He's a top-drawer player but it will take time to make those tweaks. I dread to think how many man-of-the-match awards he picked up at Villa.
It was the first goal for Scotland's men at a major tournament since Craig Burley scored against Norway at France '98.
All of a sudden, Messias, at 30 years of age, found himself sharing a dressing room with superstars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Porto believe he is destined for the highest level – sources told GOAL this weekend that Liverpool are signing an “amazing” footballer – and he will join a team that is competing on four fronts in the coming months.
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People tend to be taken aback, but really there is no need to worry. 'Sonny', as he's known, is a bit of a rogue. In truth he's an amazingly fit and healthy 90-year-old. He's a warm-hearted, sensitive guy, and spellbinding in conversation.
Carlo Ancelotti's men slowed the pace of the game after the break but maintained a stranglehold on the game. Benzema grabbed his goal with a cool finish from the edge of the area four minutes shy of the hour.
Reading at least responded, and nearly equalised on the hour when former Hull midfielder Tom Ince sent over a teasing ball from the left side.
Now they have to come to Anfield and we have to use that. Reflecting further on facing Man City on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, Klopp added: We are in the quarter-finals and semi-finals [of the FA Cup] and the further you go in competitions, the harder it gets, that's unfortunately the truth.
Manchester City provisional squad: Ederson, Steffen, Carson, Walker, Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Laporte, Ake, Zinchenko, Gundogan, Fernandinho, Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden, Grealish, Sterling, Silva, Mahrez, Palmer, McAtee, Jesus.
Now let's see if the team can respond to his demand they must win more trophies to be considered one of the club's greatest ever… 'FSG moved very quickly as soon as they heard positive noises from Klopp's camp'Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor: There was never any doubt, as when Jurgen Klopp hints he wants to stay at Liverpool, FSG acts - they did it in 2016 and in 2019 - and they have done so today.
No thanks. The blip is becoming a longer-term problem for Brendan Rodgers. Where is the usual Rodgers fizz in their attacks?
Gabriel Martinelli came close in the first half before eventually scoring in the 48th minute Arsenal gather momentum in Champions League chase
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Both Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek were introduced from the bench but they had little sway over a well-drilled Newcastle side, who move up to 17th.
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Many other players are spread around France, Sweden and the US, though some remain in the domestic A-League, where the season is just 12 games long and many matches have been suspended or called off in the past two years through lockdowns or Covid outbreaks.
On what was their first appearance in a major UEFA competition since 2006/07, and arguably their toughest Group H assignment, it was like the Hammers had never been away from the European stage as they produced an accomplished performance in the Croatian capital.
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Pressure still on SolskjaerYou look at Manchester United versus Liverpool and, on current form, you fear for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.