Injuries were like a war for me for many years," he said, adding: "The {2000] World Cup and then [joining] Real Madrid was a second lease of life for me. It was a privilege to have you at Real Madrid, with your love and your way of leaving a mark on everyone. They were very good times," said Casillas. Well, that was a lovely little trip down memory lane. Unless you’re a Barcelona fan. Have a good day everyone.
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It was the first time the Toffees had won a league game after going behind since December 2017, and it just adds to Carlo Ancelotti's impressive start as manager. Media playback is not supported on this device Watford 2-3 Everton: Carlo Ancelotti says Everton were 'lucky to score at the end' The Toffees look like a more refined team now too - they were a bit wishy-washy under their previous manager Marco Silva but there is a lot more substance to their performances now, and it appears they have a plan.
We have to do that together. Together we have to achieve a comeback. The former Crystal Palace midfielder started his managerial career at Reading in 1999, before taking charge at West Ham, Charlton, Southampton, Newcastle, Palace and West Brom. He led both the Hammers and Crystal Palace to the FA Cup final. We are very happy with the appointment of Alan, who has earned his spurs in English football," said Den Haag general manager Mohammed Hamdi.
That is likely to mean another start for 18-year-old striker Mason Greenwood, who scored his seventh goal of the season against Everton. With two goals in the 4-0 Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar last Thursday, Greenwood is turning into one of United's most potent attacking weapons. And Solskjaer says it is becoming tricky trying to leave the Yorkshireman out of his first-choice side. It's very difficult now to put a team out there without having Mason in my mind, yes," said Solskjaer, himself a prolific forward for the club between 1996 and 2007.
Adanaspor sit on 16th spot right now and they are suffocating in the relegation zone. They have managed 8 points from 11 matches so far this season. They have recorded 1 win, 5 draws and 5 defeats this season. But the positive thing for them is that they have remained undefeated in their home ground so far.
Or we warn team-mates when they have an opponent behind them. Record-breaking television ratingsWhile the experience for television viewers might not be perfect, the ratings for Sky Germany, the main television rights-holder, have been record-breaking, with over six million tuning in to watch the first few matches after the break on 16 May, a market share of over 60% among 14 to 49-year-olds. A week later, with the novelty gone, a still-impressive three million were watching the Saturday games.
Aue is in 8th place 34 points, 10 points less than Hamburg that is in 3rd place and means to play for promotion. Sandhausen is in 13th place with 29 points, 4 points more than When that is in the relegation zone. Despite the fact that Aue is in more good place than away team Sandhausen, I don't see a lot of differences in quality here. I see both teams in the same range and I expect a draw here today.
Atalanta dedicated their Champions League win in Valencia to "a territory that is suffering so much". Italy extended emergency coronavirus measures, including travel restrictions and a ban on public gatherings, to the entire country on Monday. We are very happy for what this result represents," manager Gian Piero Gasperini said after beating the Spanish side 8-4 on aggregate. We will have a big party in June for this and this danger we will beat.
Newcastle Jets looked to have turned a corner a few weeks ago when they picked up consecutive wins over Western United and Western Sydney Wanderers but they’ve since lost two in a row and fallen to second bottom as Ernie Merrick looks to turn things around.
One thing we are expecting is a few goals. West Ham may have scored in each of their last eight home league games, but they have conceded 14 goals in their last six at the London Stadium and have only kept two clean sheets there this season. Bournemouth have found the net in six of their 10 away days in the top flight but have only kept two clean sheets, so we’re backing Both Teams to Score here.
Odds are pretty solid on goals in this match from Belorussia Reserve league and I will take this over 2,5, even I was hope that I will have and option on over 3,5 what is also more than ok. Home team or Isloch Reserves is playing more than interesting duel in last round in one great match, in who was scored even six goals, 4-2. Slavia Reserves is also very good team and I see here at least two goals of this team. Over is really excellent option, even I was hope, that odds will be just a little better.
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West Ham, who enjoyed the better of the scoring opportunities until that point, remain 16th, above the bottom three only on goal difference. While David Moyes' side had limited possession, they took the game to their hosts, who came out of the blocks sluggishly and struggled to inject any tempo to their play. Jarrod Bowen's early shot was tipped on to a post by Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno and Michail Antonio failed to score from two clear chances either side of the interval.
The Shrews are a strong unit, one that doesn't get battered, but defence only gets you so far. Scoring goals, especially away from home, is something of an issue for Sam Rickett's men, who've notched just one goal in their last four on the road. Such a lack of goals doesn't exactly bode well ahead of a game against a Bolton side that has scored plenty at home of late.
Left vacant for the four-year duration of the war, the Scudetto was eventually awarded to Genoa without the outstanding games ever being played. It is not clear when exactly the title was handed to Genoa, but one take of the story states that it was so awarded because of the Rossoblu's perceived superiority over Lazio at the time. With Lazio currently second to Juventus by just a point in Serie A, the Biancocelesti will be hoping their fate is not once again taken entirely out of their control.
The Chelsea defender signalled to indicate what he had apparently been subjected to by sections of the home support. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta immediately spoke to referee Taylor; the unsavoury episode concluded with a succession of warnings over the stadium loudspeaker. Media playback is not supported on this device Tottenham 0-2 Chelsea: Blues must find consistency after Spurs win - Frank Lampard Lampard's joy unconfinedLampard's wild celebrations in front of Chelsea's supporters after the final whistle were a graphic illustration of what he saw as the significance of this victory.
Leverkusen and Cologne will face to face in English week. Leverkusen is favorite and expect a good game because Leverkusen want to reach the UCL, while the away team play without a pressure and show their best.
Jose Mourinho, Bobby Robson and Ronaldo were together for a season at BarcelonaOnly 20, Ronaldo scored 47 goals in 49 games during the 1996-97 campaign, frequently leaving defenders for dead on swerving, turbo-charged stampedes towards goal. Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have had longer careers. They have remained at the top every day for 15 years," said Mourinho in October. However, if we are talking strictly about talent and skill, nobody surpasses Ronaldo.
He was part of a squad that included both Jan Oblak and Ederson, now at Atletico Madrid and Manchester City respectively and two of the world's finest goalkeepers. We used to go paintballing and zipwiring as a squad," the Olympiakos and Egypt striker recalls. It was a little bit risky but it was fun and brought the group together. After matches and training, the squad would spend time together and this was something he thought was important - he wants everyone to be united and sometimes he does different things to create a good atmosphere.
FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund at Opel Arena on December 14, 2019 in Mainz, GermanyGetty Images Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso suffered a disappointing debut as Gervinho’s stoppage-time goal earned Parma a 2-1 win at the Stadio San Paolo to extend the home side’s winless run in Serie A to eight games.
It is a result that fulfils the usual minimum requirement of Champions League qualification for Manchester United. But while Leicester City's fifth-placed finish is highly creditable and earns a place in the Europa League, this will undoubtedly be a huge disappointment and anti-climax after being in a position to reach the Champions League for so long. It will be scant consolation for them that striker Vardy will claim the Golden Boot, as the Premier League's top scorer with 23 goals.
We spoke with the players, in the next three months we will focus on what we have to do and after we will see the sentence. Personally, I will be here. Manchester City down West Ham "I want to stay to continue to help the club and maintain this level as long as possible," the Spaniard added. City are appealing against the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
Ahead of their trip to Anfield Atleti had taken 26 first-leg leads over the eight years of Simeone’s time in charge and only ever surrendered one. Atletico Madrid celebrate a famous winGetty Images At Anfield, though, that record appeared to be under threat as Georginio Wijnaldum headed Liverpool into a first-half lead to break Atleti's early resistance, and the chances kept coming, and coming.
That was against the run of play! 67’ MESSI. That would have been a classic of the genre from Messi! Alba played the ball back to the Argentine and he attempted to chip a finish over Robles, but it drifts just wide of the far post! 72’ GOAL! Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona: Barcelona have turned this game on its head! What a header that was from Lenglet! The French defender got on the end of a freekick delivery into the box and loops a header over Robles who slipped as he attempted to make the save! 77’ SENT OFF! Fekir has been shown a second yellow card! Real Betis will finish this match with 10 men! The home team players are now surrounding the referee as they believe that was harsh! Fekir was shown a first yellow card for a foul on Lenglet and then a second for arguing! 79’ SENT OFF! Real drama at the Benito Villamarin as Lenglet is shown a second yellow card for a foul on Joaquin! Now Barcelona are down to 10 men and this match might not be over after all! KEY STATS Lionel Messi is now the second player in Europe’s top five leagues to have notched double figures in goals and assists (after Jadon Sancho).
Madureira is in good shape at home this calendar year. Indeed they have not yet experienced defeat at home in 2020. It is more complicated for Volta Redonda who did not find the way to win a match in 2020. They had 2 defeats and a draw. Madeira is a team that do not play so well, but they are good at home which means they can definitely fight for points. Volta Redonda is not so strong in the away matches, they have a favorite role, but I would not say that they will win it, so in my opinion there is a really huge chance for a draw
Every administration I have been involved in had its peculiarities," he said. But this is a first. Four weeks is a record that will stand for some time. We are aware of concerns that have been raised. The investigation won't go away. It will be done. Once I know we have saved the club and got non-disclosure letters out [to prospective buyers] - we're talking about two weeks - we will sit down with our lawyers to see if there is any litigation there that will be for the benefit of the creditors.
Just 253 people attended, compared to last year when Neman's games drew crowds of around 1,500 people. The league has proved an unlikely draw for fans overseas who are starved of matches in their own countries. In choosing to stay open, it took its cue from President Alexander Lukashenko, who has resisted imposing strict lockdown measures.
View more on twitterCoronavirus: How will the suspension affect football in Britain?Recap: Coronavirus decimates sporting calendarVilla and Fulham donated a total of over 1,350 meals to various homeless charities and housing shelters in the local area. Brighton donated all surplus fruit and vegetables, diary products and sandwiches to Sussex Homeless Support, who used it to serve various night shelters and soup kitchens around Brighton and Hove.
Another aspect to highlight is the elevated cost which has increased since the renovations were announced," added the statement. The works were also supposed to have been completed by 2017 but will not even be finished by the time the club celebrates its centenary (in 2023). To conclude, this will be a hugely botched job, paid for by the citizens of Vigo.
Apart from a brief spell in the first half, Derby were in complete control of the first half and deservedly added a second when Holmes was put through by Scott Malone, drew out the keeper before side-footing home. Out of nowhere, however, the visitors halved the deficit when the Derby defence was caught half asleep soon after the start of the second half with Adams driving the ball in from a decent cross.
Atletico Tucuman are struggling at the moment with no win in the last 7 games but in 4 of the last 5 games at home they have scored at least 2 goals. In the Copa Libertadores Atletico Tucuman have a good home record winning 5 of the last 7 matches.
He was a better player than me, for sure. I know he loves City but because English is not our first language, sometimes we say things we don’t mean. He did better than me here and he is more talented. But I am more competitive than Yaya. I was a better runner and I worked hard. If Yaya had my work, with his talent, he would win the Ballon d’Or.
Bayer Leverkusen have scored in all eight matches since resumption. Hertha Berlin have failed to score in just one of their last nine matches. Leverkusen have conceded in six of their last eight matches. Hertha Berlin have not had the best of runs lately, and they will be looking to address this when they host Bayer Leverkusen in the 33rd round of matches.
And at the same time he was helping his boys to follow in his footsteps. However, having started refereeing as teenagers, the brothers soon gave it up because of the verbal abuse they suffered. I didn't like the intimidation from the Sunday league teams at the time," says Sunny Gill. I was only 17. If I'm honest, a few times I wanted to start a fight, and that's the truth. It wasn't worth it. Bhupinder Gill, or Bhups, was 16 and taking charge of under-11 and 12 games.
Posted at 88' Foul by Max Meyer (Crystal Palace). Posted at 88' Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 87' Attempt missed. Max Meyer (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luka Milivojevic with a cross following a set piece situation. BookingPosted at 87' Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Meanwhile Haaland’s exceptional start could not have been a sure thing, and Borussia Dortmund will no doubt be ready for his form to come back to Earth at some point. Read the full story Bartomeu considers early elections Barcelona president is considering bringing forward the club’s elections for the role, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.
In Romania, Universitatea Craiova and Astra are expected to meet each other in a Liga 1 match which will be held at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco stadium, Craiova city. In the table, Craiova takes position 3 with 26 points while Astra takes position 4 with 25 points.
It is easy to see just why they have been so impressive of late, as Rovers have managed to find the back of the net 12 times in their last four matches. With such a goalscoring threat, they can challenge any side in the division and they know that if they are able to maintain it then they will be in an excellent position to climb a division come the end of the season.
He is the sixth manager to be dimissed since Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim bought the club in 2014, while Sanchez - appointed in January - is the sixth sporting director to leave in the same period. According to reports in Spain, Sanchez resigned shortly after Celades' sacking on Monday, having earlier told the squad their manager would still be in charge for Wednesday's game against Athletic Bilbao.
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His first goal in 113 Premier League appearances could be a big oneBurnley break London hoodooCrystal Palace have lost three of their last five Premier League home games (W2), as many defeats as they suffered in their previous 13 at Selhurst Park in the top-flight (W5 D5). Burnley secured their first Premier League win in their last 11 visits to London (D1 L9) and just their fourth overall in the capital in the competition (31 games).
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward told investors that there was financial backing for the manager coming up to the summer and beyond: “The foundation for delivering the long-term success that we are all working towards is in place as we implement our plan and our footballing vision with Ole. Paper Round’s view: United have plenty of cash left, and could always take on more debt to finance more transfer spending.
All BBC And Amazon Prime fixtures are free to air, along with selected Sky Sports games that will be shown on Pick. All kick-off times are BST. Wednesday, 17 June: Aston Villa v Sheffield United (18:00), Sky Sports. Manchester City v Arsenal (20:15), Sky Sports. Friday, 19 June: Norwich v Southampton (18:00), Sky Sports and Pick. Tottenham v Manchester United (20:15), Sky Sports. Saturday, 20 June: Watford v Leicester City (12:30), BT Sport.
Brescia striker Florian Aye picked up two yellow cards in three minutes near the end of the first half and Juventus immediately capitalised as Dybala whipped in the opener from a free kick. Cuadrado doubled their advantage with a neat finish after 75 minutes, and the home crowd were given more reason to cheer when captain Giorgio Chiellini came off the bench to make his first appearance since rupturing his cruciate ligament in August.
Assisted by Danny Ings. Goal!Posted at 65' Goal! Southampton 2, Norwich City 1. Teemu Pukki (Norwich City) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Alexander Tettey with a through ball. Posted at 64' Attempt missed. Danny Ings (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
