Konstantinos Tzolakis: Produced an outstanding one-handed stop to keep out Mbeumo’s angled effort and confidently dealt with high deliveries. An excellent debut. 8. Lewie Coyle (off 70): His early deep delivery toward McBurnie from the right wing-back channel showed Hull’s intention to threaten from wide positions. 7. Semi Ajayi (off 63): Reacted quickly to fire […]
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Arsenal are aiming to complete at least one major player sale before the transfer window closes and have indicated that Martinelli could leave. The club considers him one of their most marketable players, alongside forward Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Fabio Vieira. Martinelli has already rejected an offer from Galatasaray and would prefer to join another […]
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Lionel Messi has received a fine after striking an opposing player during a Major League Soccer match. The 39-year-old Inter Miami attacker reacted against Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s game, making contact with the back of his head. The Argentina international seemed frustrated after Sullivan caught him with an elbow once the ball […]
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The newly appointed Major League Soccer commissioner, Larry Berg, does not support promotion and relegation for the league, although he welcomes the pressure created by high-stakes matches. During his first press conference, Berg was asked about promotion and relegation and replied, “I don’t believe it suits our league, but there are other ways to make […]
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During pre-season, Spurs have frequently found themselves controlling possession in central areas through their centre-backs. In these moments, De Zerbi’s team will draw on familiar principles: keeping the ball under control, inviting pressure, attempting to advance through central areas and searching for attackers positioned in space further up the field. Because De Zerbi’s methods proved […]
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Gianni Infantino responded to questions about his abandoned plan to sell stakes in World Cup competitions by telling a journalist: “I’ll see you at the hairdressers.” James Matthews confronted the Fifa president outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic, asking why he had remained in his position despite growing demands from across football for his […]
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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has received a fine for striking Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s 2-2 Major League Soccer (MLS) draw. The incident occurred late in the match when the 39-year-old Messi hit Sullivan on the back of the head after claiming that the Union player had elbowed him following a pass. […]
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Tottenham endured a difficult campaign last season, only confirming their safety on the final day and ending up two points clear of relegation. Maddison admitted that being unable to contribute was frustrating. He said the team sometimes lacked imagination, leaving him to watch matches and wonder how he might have influenced those situations. Despite the […]
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After finishing 11 points ahead of Ipswich Town to claim the Championship title, Coventry have invested approximately £130m and broken their transfer record four times this summer. Their new recruits include midfielder Frank Onyeka, central defender Aurele Amenda, winger Loum Tchaouna and goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi became the club’s most expensive addition […]
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Writers’ projected finish: 2nd (Note: this is the average position selected by the panel rather than necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s personal choice) Previous season’s finish: 2nd Outlook Arsenal ended last season frustrated by their lack of major trophies, with victory in the first Fifa Champions Cup doing little to satisfy their desire to build on the […]
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