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As the most successful national team in World Cup history, Brazil always carries high expectations in international competitions, and they kick off their campaign for a sixth title in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia on Friday evening, local time. The match will be played at the Estadio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proenca in Belem.
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Brazil s impressive football legacy is characterized by their attacking prowess and rich history, boasting stars like Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and more recently, Neymar. The current Brazilian squad includes several world-class talents and is considered one of the favorites to excel in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, as well as at the main tournament in North America, in 2…
Barcelona seized the initiate in their Champions League quarter-final with Paris St Germain after Andreas Christensen’s header secured a 3-2 win from a thrilling first leg at Parc des Princes.
Substitute Christensen, who won the competition with Chelsea in 2021, nodded home an Ilkay Gundogan corner just two minutes after coming off the bench to add to Raphinha’s double.
PSG trailed at the break following Raphinha’s opener but looked well placed to take a lead to Spain next week when quick-fire strikes from former Barca forward Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha turned a topsy-turvy tie in their favour early in the second period.
HUGE.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
Luis Enrique’s Ligue 1 hosts hit the woodwork either side of Raphinha’s secon…
Asked if they could use the win as a launchpad, head coach Howe said: “Well, hopefully. That’s how we have to look at it.
“Naturally when you don’t win for a period of time, confidence can be affected. Our players are the same as any others.
“Today will have done them the world of good. We’ve not just won the game, but we’ve performed well, we’ve scored goals, we’ve kept a clean sheet so all round, it’s a very good day.”
Victory over the Black Cats was significant – it was a first in the FA Cup under Howe after third-round exits at the hands of League One sides Cambridge and Sheffield Wednesday in the last two seasons.
Asked about the prospect of a cup run, Howe said: “We’d love that. The third round has not been kind to us the…
Ederson has confirmed he will stay at Manchester City for the upcoming season amid interest from Saudi Arabia, having held productive talks with boss Pep Guardiola.
Ederson has become a fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium since arriving from Benfica in 2017, winning six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and the Champions League.
However, the Brazil shot-stopper has seen his future called into question throughout the off-season, with Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal both linked with a big-money move for him.
Ederson said last month he had yet to make a decision on his future, but that has changed after talks with Guardiola and others in the City hierarchy.
The 30-year-old has now committed his future to the club, telling ESPN Brazil after Saturday s…
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye has signed a new four-year contract at Goodison Park.
Gueye has been a key contributor for Everton since joining from Aston Villa in 2016, and has started 24 Premier League games this season.
The 28-year-old Senegal international had been linked with a move to Chelsea last August before the Premier League champions bought Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City.
But Gueye who has made more tackles than any other Premier League player since he moved to Goodison Park has now committed his future to Everton until 2022.
Everton is the right place for me and this is why I have signed my new deal, Gueye told Everton s website.
I am very happy to sign a new contract with Everton. It is great for me and for the club and I…
RB Leipzig have confirmed Julian Nagelsmann will take over as their coach in 2019, following Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim s announcement he will leave them at the end of the coming season.
Nagelsmann took charge of Hoffenheim in February 2016, and has since led them to successive top-four finishes in Germany s top-flight.
Hoffenheim tied him to a new four-year deal in 2017, but confirmed on Thursday that 2018-19 would be Nagelsmann s last campaign at the club.
The 30-year-old had been linked with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich prior to their appointment of Niko Kovac, while Arsenal and Real Madrid were also connected with him, but it is Leipzig who have secured his signature.
Nagelsmann has penned a contract keeping him at the Red Bull Arena until 202…
The Champions League’s penultimate round of fixtures take place this week with 10 round-of-16 places still up for grabs.
Holders Manchester City are already through and Arsenal can seal their place in the knockout stages, but Manchester United and Newcastle have plenty to do, while Celtic are bidding for their first group win.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at each of the British clubs’ matchday five opponents.
Lazio v Celtic (Tuesday)
Lazio will qualify for the knockout phase as Group E runners-up with victory against Celtic at the Olympic Stadium in Rome if Feyenoord lose at home to leaders Atletico Madrid.
Maurizio Sarri’s side will be looking to bounce back from last Saturday’s shock Serie A defeat to bottom club Salernitana by reachin…
The 2012-13 A-League season will feature a fully revamped finals series, while there will be football on Good Friday for the first time.
Football Federation Australia has opted to alter the structure of the finals series, shortening the playoff part of the campaign by a week.
It will now become a straight knockout cup style format with the first- and second-placed teams given a week off, while third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth.
The top team will then host the lowest-ranked winner from Week 1, while team two will face the highest-ranked winner from the elimination finals.
The highest-ranked winner of the semi-finals will go on to host the A-League Grand Final.
It was clear from the feedback from fans, media, broadcasters and clubs that the…
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted dethroned European champions Portugal will return stronger following their defeat to Belgium.
Portugal s title defence was ended by a Thorgan Hazard strike on Sunday as Fernando Santos side fell to a 1-0 loss in the last-16 tie.
The Selecao won just one of their four Euro 2020 matches, which is their fewest in a single European Championship tournament since their first appearance in 1984 (also one win).
The 23 shots recorded by Portugal against Belgium is the highest tally for a team at Euro 2020 without scoring, with Ronaldo responsible for four of those attempts.
Despite his side s disappointing exit in the first knockout round, Juventus star Ronaldo is proud of his team-mates and is predicting a bright future for the Eu…
England defeated Euro 2012 co-host Ukraine 1-0 last night to set-up a quarter-final meeting with Italy on Sunday evening.
Wayne Rooney s goal was enough to secure victory for the Three Lions.
It may not have been England’s best performance at a major competition but victory was enough to win them group D.
Solid
It was typical display by a Roy Hodgson team. The team produced a solid display and managed to come into the game a bit more in the second half.
England looked organised and hard to break down and that’s the sort of teams Roy Hodgson produces.
Lucky
I have to say to say that England was slightly lucky in victory but they earned their luck through hard work. The Ukrainians will be feel that they should have been awarded …