Spain stole a dramatic 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Friday s Euro 2012 qualifier courtesy of record-breaking David Villa.
Villa scored a late brace to increase his tally to 46 international goals, making him Spain s all-time top goal-scorer ahead of Raul (44).His milestone was undoubtedly lost on the Czech Republic, who looked set for an upset of epic proportions at Granada s Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes following Jaroslav Plasil s early goal.But Villa s goals, the second of which came from a heartbreaking penalty call against the visitors, ensured Spain would stretch their winning streak in Euro 2012 qualifying to four games.The reigning world and European champions sit on top of Group I with 12 points, six clear of second-place Czech Republic.Plasil s opener on 29 minutes…
Arsenal s decision to let Vivianne Miedema leave the club has been described as shocking and outrageous by former Gunners striker Ellen White.
On Monday, Arsenal announced Miedema – the all-time record scorer in the Women s Super League with 79 goals in the competition – will depart when her contract expires at the end of the campaign.
Miedema helped Arsenal win the WSL title in 2018-19 and clinched the competition s Golden Boot in back-to-back seasons in 2018-19 and 2019-20. In all competitions, she has scored 125 goals and added 50 assists in 172 appearances for the Gunners since arriving from Bayern Munich in 2017.
She has played just 13 games in 2023-24, however, having undergone knee surgery in March. That came after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) …
While Sunday’s north London derby might steal most of this weekend’s headlines, we have a stacked schedule from across the continent.
Watching Italian icons Inter Milan mark their return from September’s international break on Sunday night, there are plenty of heavyweight showdowns on the cards.
On a Sunday schedule that includes Newcastle’s trip to Wolves, we have taken a look at some of the most intriguing betting markets that are available.
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Left heartbroken last season as they eventually missed out on booking another famous European ticket, Newcastle haven’t shown any signs of a hangover since opening up the 2024/25 campaign. While there might have been plenty of recent scrutiny over Eddie Howe’s long-term futur…
Tai Baribo did not feel he could fully enjoy scoring his first league goals for the Philadelphia Union, as he set his sights on helping the team turn around their form.
The Union slipped to a second straight defeat in MLS as they went down 4-3 to FC Cincinnati in midweek, despite Baribo s double.
Indeed, Philadelphia have now gone without a win in their last five MLS games.
That run has seen the Union drop to 10th in the Eastern Conference, five places behind Charlotte FC, their opponents this weekend.
I mean, it s hard to enjoy, Baribo said after the defeat to Cincinnati.
Of course, I m happy because I scored, but we lost again. The team is the most important thing, and if we lose I can t be happy.
Thank you to the coach for giving me …
Robert Lewandowski has no immediate plans to call time on his Poland career post-Euro 2024 as he battles to regain fitness in time for the tournament.
The Barcelona striker sustained a thigh injury in Monday s 2-1 friendly win over Turkiye and has been ruled out of Poland s opening match.
While Lewandowski will play no part against the Netherlands on Sunday, he will hope to be back to face both Austria and France in a tough looking Group D.
The former Bayern Munich ace turns 36 in August, but he is not yet thinking about retiring from duty with his national side.
I cannot say that is yes or not, he told CNN. It depends on many different things.
Physically, I am feeling very well. I don t see many differences, especially in this year, than befor…
Premier League action continues on Wednesday, May 2 with two fixtures on the matchday schedule: Chelsea v Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea, Newcastle and Spurs are fighting for a place in next season s UEFA Champions League, while Bolton are fighting to avoid relegation to the English Championship.
All four clubs have everything to play for on Wednesday night. Expect two cracking battles to take place at Stamford Bridge and the Reebok Stadium.
Let s get started.
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Club Atlético Banfield and Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba will lock horns with each other in the Argentine Primera División next week. The match between El Taladro and Expreso will be held at Estadio Florencio Sola in Banfield, Buenos Aires and is scheduled to kick off at 11pm UK time next Monday.
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Banfield will head into the Argentine Primera División match against Godoy Cruz at Estadio Florencio Sola in Banfield, Buenos Aires on the back of a 2-2 draw with Lanus away from home in the league. It came after a goalless draw with Arsenal at home in the Argentine Primera División and followed a 2-1 victory over Tigre on the road in the league.
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Watford are on the verge of signing Angelo Ogbonna in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist has claimed that Ogbonna, who is a free agent at the moment after leaving West Ham United at the end of the season, has verbally agreed a deal with Watford.
Romano wrote on : Angelo Ogbonna set to join Watford on free transfer as deal has been verbally agreed with Italian CB.
“As reported by , he’s expected to be the replacement for Wesley Hoedt who’s moving to Saudi Pro League.”
Ogbonna was on the books of West Ham from 2015 until 2024 and was a big player for the Hammers during his time at the London club. The 36-year-old Italian centre-back played as many as 201 times for West Ham in the P…
Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Hakon Arnar Haraldsson from Lille, according to . The report has claimed that Tottenham and Palace have sent scouts to watch Haraldsson in action, noting that the 21-year-old winger has been compared to Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann.
Haraldsson has been on the books of Lille since the summer of 2023 when he joined from Copenhagen. The 21-year-old Iceland international has been superb for the French club and has established himself as one of the better players in his position in Ligue 1.
The youngster has given one assist in two starts and one substitute appearance in Ligue 1 for Lille so far this season. Haraldsson scored two goals in 15 starts and 11 substitute appearances in Ligue 1 last season. L…
Xabi Alonso has announced he will remain as manager of Bayer Leverkusen next season, effectively ending Liverpool’s hopes of appointing him as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
The former midfielder has guided the Bundesliga side to a 10-point lead at the top of the table with eight games to play, in a so-far unbeaten season in all competitions as they also target Europa League and DFB-Pokal glory.
It had been hoped at Anfield that the 42-year-old, who played 210 games for the Reds between 2004 and 2009 and won the Champions League during his first campaign, could be persuaded to take over from Klopp when he steps down in the summer.
Xabi Alonso stays our head coach for next season!
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en)
However, those plans have b…