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BORUSSIA DORTMUND want Youssoufa Moukoko to make a decision on his future THIS WEEK. The German club are expecting a call on whether he will sign a new deal before their next game. Both Chelsea and Newcastle have been linked with a move for the talented 18-year-old striker and Barcelona are also thought to be keen And news of Dortmund's deadline is…

Brighton & Hove Albion have turned down a £12 million offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Leandro Trossard, who is also a target for Arsenal, according to The Athletic. Trossard has been a key player for Brighton this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 16 Premier League matches. However, he has fallen out with manager Roberto…

Even away from LaLiga, El Clasico remains a tremendous spectacle. While the Spanish Super Cup is hardly the trophy either side will be desiring most between now and the end of the season, the winner will certainly be making a statement of intent for the months ahead. The LaLiga title race is looking like a far closer event than in recent years and…

BARCELONA are reportedly looking into the possibility of re-signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea. The 33-year-old has endured a miserable spell at Stamford Bridge since arriving from the Nou Camp in September. However, the La Liga side fear they are legally unable to re-sign him, according to the Telegraph. They are said to be looking…

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup Final Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Frenkie De Jong, Ousmane Dembélé (doubt) Real Madrid Outs & Doubts: David Alaba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Lucas Vázquez (out), Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga (doubt) Date/Time: Sunday, January 15, 2023, 10pm local time, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET,…

Fixture: (30) Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alexander Bublik Date: 17 January 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: First Round (Round of 128) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: $76500000 Thirtieth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will square off against Alexander Bublik in the first round of…

A title is on the line in the latest edition of El Clasico, as rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid square off in the Spanish Super Cup final Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona have won the Supercopa de Espana title a record 13 times, most recently in 2018. Los Blancos are the defending champions and have won the title 12 times. Both needed…

Oddsmakers are expecting there to be goals in this game with under 2.5 goals listed in plus money at+105 and the over pitched at odds-on at -135. Real needed penalties to overcome Valencia on Wednesday after producing a lukewarm performance in semifinal 1. On a difficult night, they went ahead through Karim Benzema's 39th-minute spot kick but…

The current leaders of La Liga meet the current Spanish champions in what should be a tight game at the King Fahd stadium in Saudi Arabia The final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday evening sees a Clasico take place as Real Madrid face Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's side came through their semi-final against Valencia on penalties, while Xavi…

Reigning champions Real Madrid will take on Barcelona in the title decider of the Supercopa de Espana at the King Fahd International Stadium on Sunday (January 15). Madrid have made the final for the third time since the 2019-20 edition. They have lifted the trophy in their previous two appearances in the final and will look to retain the…

It's that time of the week again when we run through a selection of the most exciting matches taking place this weekend and offer our best bets and value picks. in the Premier League against Leeds United and Arsenal, Newcastle will seek to get back to winning ways when they host Fulham on Sunday as they look to take their unbeaten run in the league…

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to turn to Burnley flop Wout Weghorst as they look for goals. And this is far from the first time a United signing has raised eyebrows, particularly in a January window. Here are ten of the strangest signings the club have ever made. Ighalo arrived in 2020 with a record of having scored 16 goals in a Premier League season,…

Atlético Madrid to win 2-0 against Almería- 7/1! At 7/1, a £10 bet would return £80! Almería vs Atlético de Madrid January 15, 2023 3:15 pm GMT Atlético Madrid's faint hopes of a title push are now over, with more than half the season remaining. On Sunday night, los Colchoneros took on league-leaders Barcelona, simply needing to win to cut the gap…

The games continue to come thick and fast across Europe, and Matchday 18 of the 2022/23 season will begin in Serie A on Friday with the fixture between Napoli and Juventus. Saturday will have two matches on show, with the action ending with the contest featuring Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Comunale Via del Mare. Lecce returned to Serie A after…

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Joao Felix's loan to Chelsea Thomas Tuchel at Atletico Madrid? A prediction on how La Liga will eventually catch up to the English Premier League Real Madrid's deal with Sixth Street Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta's media appearances Zinedine Zidane / La…

A massive weekend of soccer awaits. I'm Mike Goodman, and this is the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, and we're here to walk you through the weekend's biggest matches. From today's matchup at the top of the Serie A table, to derby weekend in the Premier League, to El Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup, the next few days have it all. So, let's get to…

Six-time Liga MX champions Santos Laguna are aiming to clinch their first points of the Clausura season against seven-time Liga MX champions Pumas UNAM. The performance and outcomes of both teams in the Apertura league stage were quite contrasting. Santos Laguna finished third from the top, while Pumas UNAM were third from the bottom. Despite that,…

Neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona looked exceptionally brilliant in the semifinals, but both still managed to edge past tough opposition to reach the final of the Supercopa de Espana and set up an El Clasico showdown in Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid failed to score from open play against Valencia in their semifinal, seeing a Karim Benzema penalty…

CHELSEA are eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner as a replacement for Graham Potter, according to reports. The Austrian, 48, led his German Bundesliga club to Europa League glory last season. Frankfurt beat Rangers on penalties in the Seville final last May, having previously KO'd Barcelona and West Ham. Blues boss Potter is coming under…

Thursday's five-fold acca features some intriguing games. Our football writers compiled this five-fold acca with cup games from Belgium, Italy, and Spain. There are also selections from the English Premier League and Egypt Premier League. singleSelection We start in west London as thriving Fulham host struggling Chelsea in a derby. Fulham are…

You might see some crazy things happen in the world of football on Friday, as it is the 13th day of January. Friday the 13th is traditionally a cursed day but we hope this five-fold football acca will bring plenty of good vibes to you. singleSelection Aston Villa are unbeaten in back-to-back Premier League games ahead of Leeds United's visit on…

The Spanish Super Cup El Clasico in Saudi Arabia takes center stage in European soccer this weekend, while Napoli and Juve meet in a fierce Serie A clash. Read on for our soccer best bets from Euope's top leagues. Spanish Giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are off to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup. After Real Madrid beat Valencia on…

Michael Schumacher is one of F1's legendary drivers. He turned 54 on the 3rd of January, with his legacy still resonating and impacting the sport today. His achievements are illustrious. The Germans raced from 1991 to 2006, returning in 2010 to 2012. Schumacher's career numbers are mind-blowing. 7 world championships, 91 race wins, 155 podiums, 68…

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG looks set to face failure over any potential return to Barcelona after a LaLiga rule emerged prohibiting a move. The Gabon striker has endured a tough spell since signing for Chelsea, and now reportedly wants to return to the Nou Camp. But it seems his wishes will fall on deaf ears after it was revealed such a move is not…

The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious and popular competitions among the top European football clubs, taking place every year. Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, Liverpool, Manchester United, Ajax, Bayern Munich are only some of the clubs with the most titles in the history of the tournament, giving us unique, unforgettable…

The second Transfer Talk podcast of the January transfer window covers the biggest talking points in football, including Manchester United, Chelsea and, of course, deals between Europe's biggest clubs. Sky Sports' Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth were joined by ESPN's French football journalist Julien Laurens, who addressed the latest news and…

Osasuna host Mallorca at El Sadar in La Liga on Saturday, looking to return to winning ways. After going four games without a defeat, Los Rojillos have failed to win their next three, losing twice. Back-to-back losses to Barcelona and Real Sociedad were followed by a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao. This downturn in form has seen Jagoba…

Scoring a hat trick is one of the most celebrated accomplishments in football. The scorer makes all the headlines the following day, earns a pat on the back from teammates and even opponents; and most notably, gets to take the match-ball home. Scoring even a single goal is a difficult task, and doing it thrice over the course of a game is nothing…

The Spanish Super Cup continues with a second semifinal as last season's La Liga runners-up Barcelona take on Copa del Rey champions Real Betis in Saudi Arabia. The revamped Supercopa is a four-team mini tournament that pits the top two finishers from last year's La Liga table against the finalists of the Copa del Rey. While Barcelona striker…

The La Liga title race is between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the former currently three points clear at the summit of the standings. Real Sociedad are highly unlikely to catch either Barcelona or Madrid, but they are striving to be the best of the rest in Spain this season. That honor usually goes to Atletico Madrid, but Diego Simeone's side…

Chelsea, who face Fulham in the Premier League this week, have had a disappointing campaign so far. And the Blues are a dismal tenth in the standings, with just seven wins from 17 matches thus far. Graham Potter will be under pressure to get his side back on track, and the Blues cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to secure UEFA…

Of late, there have been several reports suggesting that Arsenal were interested in signing Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. The 19-year-old has shown great potential at the Spanish club, regularly deputising for veteran Jordi Alba. So much so that Balde was called up to the Spanish squad for the Qatar World Cup to replace the injured Jose…

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup, Semi-Final 2 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: None Real Betis Outs & Doubts: Paul Akouokou, Víctor Camarasa, Youssouf Sabaly (doubt) Date/Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET, 11am PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Friday) Venue: King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi…

Real Madrid (-480) is an absolute favorite against Girona on Sunday afternoon. Los Blancos are topping La Liga standings, while Girona sits in the relegation zone. Girona made a massive upset the last time they met at Bernabeu, winning 1-2. Real is first in La Liga, having three points more than their archenemies, Barcelona, meaning that this unit…

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers... THE SUN Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus as striker targets for the summer transfer window. Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is reportedly set to leave the club for free at the end of the season. Europe's top celebrity golf…

The Spanish Super Cup continues on Thursday as Real Betis and FC Barcelona face each other in the semifinals. The winner will take on Real Madrid in the final on Sunday, meaning we would get El Clasico if Barca advance. Xavi's side are coming off a crucial away win against Atletico de Madrid (1-0) while the team coached by Manuel Pellegrini won 2-1…

FOOTY fans have been left baffled after a LaLiga star donned a disguise to play in Gerard Pique's seven-a-side league. Barcelona legend star Pique recently announced the formation of the Kings League - a competition in which 12 teams comprised of former players and Spanish influencers compete for top spot. The league kicked off last week and was a…

Eight have become four and, simply: wow. Every game was brilliant, from the underdog stories that saw Croatia and Morocco take out Brazil and Portugal to the chaotic brilliance of Argentina's shootout win over the Netherlands and the drama - not to mention high quality - of England's loss to France. The biggest week of the footballing calendar is…

Competitive video gaming has reached its pinnacle. Different tournaments and events have taken place worldwide since the early 2000s. Professional online and offline competitions can earn millions for squads and esports players. Whether it's Counter-Strike (CS), Dota 2, FIFA, Call of Duty (CoD), or another title, gamers can now bet on their…

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is insistent that no players should be allowed to leave the club over the coming months but not everyone at the Camp Nou is in agreement Xavi is at odds with Barcelona Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is on a fresh collision course with the club over their plans to offload several big-name players this year. The coach…

Both sides boast strong defensives records this season and Thursday's Spanish Super Cup meeting should be a tight encounter Barcelona face Real Betis in the semi final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening as Xavi Hernandez's men aim to continue their unbeaten start to 2023. The Blaugrana are favourites to progress to…

Can England finally end their Euros heartbreak? We'll find out on Sunday evening as the women's side look to go one better than the men and win the European Championship. Sarina Wiegman's side have been brilliant in their home tournament so far and put in another superb performance as they swept aside Sweden 4-0 in their semi-final in Sheffield on…

Dubai: It costs a pretty penny to watch Floyd Mayweather fight, hear Max Verstappen scream down the finish line and take the checkered flag or see Novak Djokovic glide around the hallowed turf of Wimbledon. Paying well above the odds to attend major international sporting events may not be a problem for those blessed with deep pockets. But football…

In the La Liga hierarchy of 2023, Atletico Madrid occupy a position of their own. They do not have the financial might to continually keep pace with Real Madrid and Barcelona, even if they were able to beat that pair to the La Liga title in 2014 and 2021. But nor do they belong to the group of top-four hopefuls below them - Sevilla, Valencia, Real…

Losing matches is a foreign concept for Real Madrid, but over the past weekend after losing to Villarreal, Los Blancos have seen Barcelona regain sole possession of the La Liga lead. But the best way to rebound from a loss is by starting a new winning streak and Real Madrid can not only start one but they can kick things off with a trophy defense…

Spanish football heads to the Middle East this week for the 2022/23 Supercopa de Espana, which sees Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Betis and Valencia battling it out for the annual trophy - now in its fourth season as a four-team knockout mini-tournament. To qualify for the semi-finals, Real Madrid and Real Betis are in as La Liga and Copa del Rey…

Hello and welcome to today's Arsenal live blog on Wednesday, January 11. Mikel Arteta's side got back to winning ways on Monday night, defeating League 1 outfit Oxford United 3-0 in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to a Mohamed Elneny goal and an Eddie Nketiah brace. The win at the Kassam Stadium means the north Londoners will travel to the…

Two clubs seeking a bounce-back result meet in the Supercopa de Espana (Spanish Super Cup) semifinals in Saudi Arabia hoping to bolster their chances of securing silverware and return to form ahead of a return to La Liga play. Real Madrid fell three points behind leaders Barcelona after defeat to Villarreal in the Spanish top flight over the…

Kungi y ar kwallon kafa ta Barcelona za ta yi kokarin dawo da martabarta a ranar Lahadi idan za ta ziyarci Atletico Madrid a gasar La Liga ta Spain a Wanda Metropolitano. Barcelona (12-2-1) ta shiga mako na 16 da maki 16 da Real Madrid amma a gaba da fafatawa a raga. Barca ta yi rashin nasara da ci 1-1 da Espanyol a wasansu na baya-bayan nan a…

There have been some classic World Cup meetings between the Netherlands and Argentina over the years, and Friday's quarter-final clash at Lusail Stadium (kick-off, 7pm GMT) has the ingredients to be another. Argentina won the most memorable of their previous World Cup showdowns - a 3-1 victory in the 1978 final on home soil - while they also…