“Sometimes when he has the ball he doesn’t know what he has to do next. It also happens with Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Angel di Maria: all four are in the same team and each could be a star around the world. I’m happy he’s [Messi] still playing at this level and it will be nice to face him again and everyone knows the quality and personality that PSG and their players have.”
It is a role Van de Beek fulfilled at times during his spell at Ajax and it is one he could thrive in.
Chelsea star Christian Pulisic, who remains a talisman for his country, has been sidelined from match action since picking up an ankle injury during the win against Honduras, but is edging back to fitness.
Benedetta Tello is OLSC Italy’s senior graphic designer. She fell in love with Liverpool because of her brother, Federico.
I know there's a lot riding on Premier League games but at this moment, there's no doubt teams up and down this country are taking advantage of the situation. Which Premier League games have been called off?Brighton vs Tottenham - Sunday December 12 Brentford vs Man Utd - Tuesday December 14 (now January 19, 8pm) Burnley vs Watford - Wednesday December 15 (now January 18, 7.30pm) Leicester vs Tottenham - Thursday December 16 (now January 19, 7.30pm) Man Utd vs Brighton - Saturday December 18 Southampton vs Brentford - Saturday December 18; Southampton won re-arranged game 4-1 on Tuesday January 11 Watford vs Crystal Palace - Saturday December 18 West Ham vs Norwich - Saturday December 18; West Ham won re-arranged game 2-0 on Wednesday January 12 Aston Villa vs Burnley - Saturday December 18 Everton vs Leicester - Sunday December 19 and Tuesday January 11 Liverpool vs Leeds - Sunday December 26 Wolves vs Watford - Sunday December 26 Burnley vs Everton - Sunday December 26 Leeds vs Aston Villa - Tuesday December 28 Arsenal vs Wolves - Tuesday December 28 Everton vs Newcastle - Thursday December 30 Leicester vs Norwich - Saturday January 1 Southampton vs Newcastle - Sunday January 2 Everton vs Leicester - Tuesday January 11 (as above, this game had already previously been postponed from its original Sunday December 19 date) Burnley vs Leicester - Saturday January 15 Tottenham vs Arsenal - Sunday January 16 What are the Premier League rules around postponements?The 2021/22 Premier League handbook included Covid protocols and stated the Premier League's board will only permit the rearrangement or postponement of a league match in exceptional circumstances.
Generally speaking, getting angry with referee decisions is like shouting at the weather. But the interaction between referees and VAR does seem to be breaking down at the moment. Kane may have benefitted from the diplomatic immunity that extends to all England captains, but no penalty for Diogo Jota, no second look at Granit Xhaka, no check on Ederson's journey though Ryan Fraser. All very strange, and all very strange in the same way.
Birmingham City are in the hunt for their third women's team manager in less than seven months - but are the problems deeper rooted than those on the pitch?
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Brazil forward Willian has been ruled out of Sunday's Copa America final against Peru after suffering a thigh injury.
Fulham have now scored 106 goals and are just two away from matching Manchester City, who were the last team to surpass 100 goals in English football's second tier with 108 in 2001-02.
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Ronald Reng tells the heartbreaking story of his lifelong friend Robert Enke, a top German goalkeeper who took his own life in 2009. Enke played for clubs such as Barcelona and Benfica, he had a beautiful wife and children whom he loved dearly, but underneath it all, he suffered from debilitating depression. An eye-opening must-read.
Max Watters and loan trio Alfie Doughty, Cody Drameh and Uche Ikpeazu have all played for other clubs in this season's competition and are unavailable.
Manchester United drawing at Burnley and Tottenham losing at home to Southampton added even more significance to the result at Molineux, so it was no wonder to see Arsenal celebrate the way they did after their battling 1-0 success.
We look forward to working with Dean and Craig and building on the outstanding work which has been achieved at this club in the last few years.
“We face each other as opponents tomorrow & I truly hope we are the victors but what you have done for me & my cause today is truly remarkable. Thank you from the bottom of my soul.”
After a first half low on quality, Sargent lit up this relegation six-pointer with a finish worthy of deciding any contest as he readjusted his feet to produce a superb improvised finish to break the deadlock (51).
Having kept three shut-outs and conceded just two goals (0.4 per game) in their opening five games, Brentford had conceded in each of their last seven in the competition (15 in total - 2.1 per game).
The striker did enough to rough up the Hoops defence before being sent off as Laudrup's winner put Gers on the verge of a ninth title in a row.
The 19-year-old was a surprise call-up, having amassed just three caps prior to the finals, but he made two substitute appearances - in the group stage against Hungary and the last-16 defeat by England.
Whether he is my ex-team-mate or not, even if it was someone I didn't know, I wouldn't like people to talk about them like that.
He shows composure, he is calm, and he just focuses on his technique, something that all top strikers possess.
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The result sees United leapfrog Motherwell into fourth place in the Premiership table on goal difference, with the Steelmen still looking for their first league win of 2022.
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno continues to be assessed over a groin problem, so Arthur Okonkwo could again be on the bench.
But when you played with someone like that, you know what he's talking about and what he wants from you.
Czech investment group 1890s holdings a.s has purchased a 27% stake in West Ham Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has completed his purchase of a 27% stake in West Ham United.
Players have to put things right The vast majority of the Manchester United players who started against Liverpool are international footballers.
He was the top defender in the last 18 months with me and I have nothing but respect for what he did.
It was another superb strike too, with Jakub Moder cutting in from the left before finding Maupay at the top of the area.
The ball flashed a yard outside the post. The holders twice threatened from long range late in the half.
An additional 30 minutes followed and a stunning Townsend strike settled things in the 99th minute. What's next? Hull host Stoke City at 12pm on Sunday January 16, live on Sky Sports Football.
I was happy to coach the team, I saw a huge effort, big intensity, so many ball recoveries in the opponents half, put the pressure up high.
What the managers said Hibernian manager Jack Ross: Frustration is the emotion because we didn't deserve to lose.
There have been suggestions that EA Sports will look to deliver free-to-play offerings heading forward, with eFootball (formerly Pro Evolution Soccer) having already headed down that route.
However, in the last few weeks, he has seen his side taken down to the bare bones with injuries and illness.
Since then he has scored just two goals from 41 appearances - and Jokanovic had been willing to let him leave the club.
It's a dream he has had since he was a child watching Ronaldo in 2002, says Antonio, just a short walk from the battered, red-brick bus station where it all began.
Atletico took an early lead when Luis Suarez squared the ball to Yannick Carrasco in the box and he slotted home from eight yards out, but Barcelona drew level two minutes later when Dani Alves dinked a ball across the penalty area to his opposite full back and Alba smashed a volley home into the far corner.
They dominated the first half and held their nerve in the second. There were a number of impressive performances by the visitors but the man that literally saved the day was Jose Sa.
Bottom club Barnsley finally got their first away win of the season after beating Hull 2-0. Ian Maatsen put the Sky Blues ahead in the 25th minute at Ashton Gate.
Returning veteran Dani Alves played for the first time since joining on a free transfer, though he cannot make a competitive appearance until the January transfer window opens.
