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Erik ten Hag says his Manchester United side’s 1-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday had the “domination, passion and desire” that was lacking during their 2-0 loss against Newcastle United on Sunday. Marcus Rashford’s first-half goal was the difference between the two sides at Old Trafford, with United moving back into the Champions League places as a result. “(I liked) a lot,” Ten Hag said about his side’s performance. “The way we played in the first half against Brentford, who are a very tough opponent when you see their results against top teams. It is very difficult to create chances against them and we created something. “On the…

Barcelona manager Xavi cut a resigned figure following Real Madrid’s 4-0 thrashing of his side, which saw the LaLiga leaders dumped out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday evening. Reminding the gathered press that Real Madrid had been the ‘favourites’ going into the tie, the club legend stressed that there were a handful of ‘moments’ that didn’t go the Blaugrana’s way, but that this was the way the game worked. ‘It is a difficult night to digest. This is football. ‘You have to compete better. We have competed well until 1-0. They are moments that we have to stop. We could have also stopped the…

Karim Benzema doubled Real Madrid’s advantage against bitter rivals Barcelona after Vinicius Junior opened the scoring. He added his second from the penalty spot before completing his hat-trick with 10 minutes to go Karim Benzema bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid thumped Barcelona 4-0 in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. The recent Ballon d’Or winner doubled his side’s advantage against their bitter rivals in the second half after Vinicius Junior opened the scoring before the break. Benzema added his second from the penalty spot eight minutes later before completing his hat-trick with 10 minutes to go.…

Valverde expected to return to the lineup. Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images Real Madrid visit Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinals. Los Blancos are trailing 1-0 on aggregate and will need to overcome that deficit in order to advance to the Final against Osasuna. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Nacho, Camavinga, Modric, Kroos, Valverde, Vinicius, Benzema. Barcelona predicted XI: Ter Stegen, Araujo, Kounde, Alonso, Balde, Busquets, Kessie, Roberto, Raphinha, Gavi, Lewandowski. Luka Modric and Fede Valverde got some rest during Sunday’s home match against Valladolid, so they will be expected to return to…

Suara.com – Sandy Walsh tak mau kecewakan Shin Tae-yong dengan berjanji akan gabung ke Timnas Indonesia senior untuk ikut FIFA matchday 2023. Sandy Walsh akan mulai latihan mandiri pada dua pekan ke depan. Sebab Pemain naturalisasi ini tengah cedera. Pemain berdarah Belanda tersebut tidak bisa turun bermain di lapangan. “Saya berharap semua bisa membaik selama dua pekan ke depan,” kata Sandy dilansir dari kanal Official YouTube Channel of Sandy Walsh, Sabtu (18/3/2023). Sandy Walsh harus menunda debutnya bersama Timnas Indonesia sejak resmi menjadi Warga Negara Indonesia (WNI). Sandy pun menjelaskan situasinya sampai dirinya tak bisa berbaju Merah Putih. “Semoga saya bisa kembali ke tim. Pada pekan…

Pemain Everton, Ellis Simms (dua dari kanan) menjaringkan gol penyamaan pasukannya mengatasi penjaga gol Chelsea, Kepa Arrizabalaga di Stamford Bridge, London. – Foto Reuters LONDON: Ellis Simms menyamakan kedudukan pada penghujung perlawanan ketika pasukan bergelut, Everton menambah semangat mereka untuk kekal di Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL) menerusi keputusan dramatik 2-2 berdepan Chelsea awal pagi tadi. Skuad kendalian Sean Dyche hampir kalah sehingga Simms meledak gol pertamanya buat kelab itu dan mendiamkan penyokong lawan di Stamford Bridge. Everton menunjukkan semangat tidak mengalah selepas dua kali ketinggalan di barat London. Joao Felix meletakkan Chelsea di depan pada awal babak kedua yang juga…

It’s been just over two months since Cristiano Ronaldo put pen to paper on the most lucrative contract in football history as he agreed to join Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The £175m-a-year deal made Ronaldo the highest-paid player in the world, and left fans intrigued as to how he would fare in the Middle East. Was the 38-year-old just going for a big paycheck and to wind down his career? Or did he genuinely believe that he could make a major impact at his new club and prove that he remains one of the best players on the planet? There have been glimpses of…

Casemiro will now serve a four-match ban for Manchester United following his red card against Southampton. Paul Merson and Michael Dawson do not agree on Casemiro’s red card for Man Utd vs Southampton (Image: Sky Sports) We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sky Sports pundits Paul Merson and Michael Dawson were in disagreement over Casemiro’s straight red card against Southampton as the debate over his four-match domestic ban…

Carlo Ancelotti has once again reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid for as long as the club want him to. The Italian’s future has been the topic of much discussion in recent weeks despite Ancelotti, 63, still having another 15 months to run on his contract. Real Madrid’s end to the season could have a big bearing on Ancelotti’s future with the reigning Spanish champions nine points behind Barcelona ahead of this weekend’s El Clasico at the Camp Nou. Ancelotti’s side also remain in the Champions League, where they will play Chelsea at the quarter-final stage, and will try to overturn a 1-0 first-leg defeat…

When the future at PSG is uncertain, Messi is revealed to have made an impossible condition to join a club in Saudi Arabia – where Cristiano Ronaldo is playing. Only about 3 months left before Messi’s contract with PSG will expire. Since the 2022 World Cup until now, the club and the players have had discussions but have not yet been able to come to an agreement on an extension. It is known that the problem lies in the fact that PSG wants Messi to reduce his salary, but the owner of The Best 2022 award does not agree. In the context…

TANPA Timnas Indonesia, Burundi disebut hadapi tiga negara di FIFA Matchday Maret 2023 berdasarkan laman football-ranking.com. Ketiga negara tersebut adalah Namibia, Kenya, dan Kamerun. PSSI telah mengonfirmasi bahwa Timnas Indonesia akan menghadapi Burundi di FIFA Matchday Maret 2023. Laga pertama akan digelar pada tanggal 25 Maret 2023 sedangkan yang kedua akan dimainkan tiga hari kemudian. Namun demikian, sebelumnya juga ada klaim dari Kenya bahwa mereka akan menghadapi Burundi. Menurut akun Instagram resmi Timnas Kenya, @harambee_stars, mereka akan menghadapi Burundi dua kali di FIFA Matchday Maret 2023. Sama halnya dengan Indonesia, mereka juga akan menghadapi Burundi pada tanggal 25 dan 28 Maret 2023. Di…

LEICESTER CITY 1 CHELSEA 3 Chelsea menutup satu minggu yang luar biasa dengan penuh bergaya apabila mempamerkan aksi menghiburkan untuk menewaskan Leicester City 3-1 dalam perlawanan Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL) di Stadium King Power lewat malam tadi. Malang berganda buat Leicester apabila mereka turut menamatkan perlawanan itu dengan 10 pemain selepas Wout Faes dilayangkan kad kuning kedua pada penghujung aksi. Kemenangan The Blues ke atas Borussia Dortmund dalam saingan Liga Juara-Juara Eropah (UCL) pertengahan minggu ini jelas mengurangkan tekanan buat Graham Potter dan anak buahnya sekali lagi memaparkan persembahan terbaik mereka dalam pertemuan kali ini. Bekas pertahanan sayap Leicester, Ben…

Cristiano Ronaldo has had an unbelievable journey in his life, from the boy who sweeps the garbage and then goes to beg for food for his family, the Portuguese player currently has an income of 200 million USD/year. . Ronaldo has had an unbelievable journey of maturity (Image: Daily Mail). Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo (38 years old) grew up in poverty. When he was a child, Ronaldo used to beg for food for his family. Currently, it is estimated that the player has a fortune of more than 900 million USD. Ronaldo is currently a solid support for his biological mother and three siblings. In…

Real Madrid once again could not break down Real Betis on Sunday night, but they were frustrated by a VAR decision that ruled out Karim Benzema’s free-kick. According to Diario AS, that is representative of a trend in La Liga. The Madrid daily say that Los Blancos have lost out on four points due to VAR decisions, the most of any side in La Liga. Meanwhile Rayo Vallecano (-3), Celta Vigo (-2), Valencia (-2) and Getafe (-2) have been hurt the most by VAR decisions. The most benefitted side are Real Betis (+4), while Barcelona (+2), Athletic Club (+2), Elche (+2) and Real Valladolid (+2) have all been helped…

The former Manchester United star has sent help to earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a plane load of care items to earthquake victims in both Syria and Turkey following the devastating scenes in both countries. The death toll has passed 52,000 people and the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has looked to help those in need. The Portugal captain has paid for tents, food packages,…

ERIK TEN HAG insists that giving Cristiano Ronaldo the boot did not cost him a wink of sleep. The Manchester United boss has made a string of huge decisions — including dumping Ronaldo. Asked if there was a lack of discipline at United, Ten Hag replied: “There was — and I don’t have to lie about it. “Top players like structure, not only on the pitch, so you need some rules. “In every organisation when there are no rules and discipline in taking the rules seriously, you create a mess. “It was quite obvious because I could see on the pitch what was going on.”…

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Casemiro has moved out of the Lowry Hotel and into his new home. The five-time Champions League winner agreed a £70million move from Real Madrid earlier this summer. 5Casemiro was spotted moving out of the Lowry HotelCredit: Cavendish 5He has been living in the hotel with his partner Anna MarianaCredit: Cavendish 5They were seen loading the car ahead of their Manchester moveCredit: Cavendish 5Casemiro has not yet started a match for Manchester UnitedCredit: Cavendish And until now he has been living temporarily in the Lowry Hotel with his wife Anna Mariana – who he has been married to for…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is in a gay relationship with a hunky Moroccan kickboxer, it has been sensationally claimed. It is alleged the Real Madrid star, 30, regularly jets to Morocco after training for ‘cuddles’ with friend Badr Hari. According to Spanish press, the Portuguese forward has frequently been flying to North Africa after training sessions on his £14million private jet to spend time with Hari, 30. And Daniel Riolo — a contributor on French television show ‘Touche pas a mon sport’ — hinted that pair were more than just friends. The studio audience was heard gasping when Riolo said: “Ronaldo takes…

Cristiano Ronaldo ignored a kid’s heckle about his ongoing battle with Lionel Messi, instead focusing on a difficult game in Saudi Arabia’s top flight. Ronaldo failed to pick up a goal contribution during Al-Nassr’s 3-1 comeback win over Al-Batin, as the Portuguese star’s side only secured the victory in stoppage time. It was a particularly tough first half for the Riyadh-based club, as they went in at the break 1-0 down to Renzo Lopez’s effort.   The performance led a young fan to taunt the 37-year-old by telling the Portuguese megastar in English ‘Messi is better’ as Ronaldo was storming down the tunnel. However,…

Considering how the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga turned out for Real Madrid last year, most people expected him to be never linked with the club again. Yet, here we are less than a year later, and rumours of the Frenchman potentially moving to Santiago Bernabeu are starting to pick up pace again. His contract situation is in the centre of it all. While Mbappe did sign a bumper new deal with PSG last season, it was not a long one. It is believed that it was a two-year contract with the player having the option to extend it by another year. That…

There really is something special about the Arsenal side that Mikel Arteta has built. At 2-0 down to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon the Gunners looked dead and buried, and with the news that Man City had beaten Newcastle meaning that the Citizens were now only two points behind the Gunners, the pressure was perhaps weighing heavily on his young team’s shoulders. However, Reiss Nelson’s fine injury-time winner saw to it that the north Londoners would once again end the weekend five points ahead of Pep Guardiola’s swashbucklers. There was a period when Arteta was under intense pressure and scrutiny from…

DITOLAK Vietnam dan Thailand, Timnas Malaysia kini sudah menemukan 2 calon lawan di Piala Merdeka 2023. Kedua calon lawan Harimau Malaya -julukan Timnas Malaysia- yang dimaksud adalah Lebanon dan India. Diketahui sebelumnya, beberapa negara dikabarkan telah diundang oleh Federasi Sepakbola Malaysia (FAM) untuk mengikuti Piala Merdeka 2023. Sejumlah negara yang diundang yakni Thailand, Vietnam, dan Suriah. Namun hingga saat ini, masih belum ada informasi lebih lanjut mengenai keikutsertaan ketiga negara tersebut. Usut punya usut, baik Vietnam, Thailand, hingga Suriah menolak undangan FAM. Baru-baru ini, media Malaysia yakni Makan Bola melaporkan bahwa FAM telah menemukan dua calon lawan Harimau Malaya di Piala Merdeka 2023. Kabarnya,…

ketika pasukan bimbingannya yang sedang bergelut meredakan tekanannya dengan kemenangan 1-0 menentang Leeds, awal pagi tadi. Tandukan Wesley Fofana pada minit ke-53 dari sepakan sudut Ben Chilwell menyaksikan Chelsea hanya meraih kemenangan ketiga dalam 16 perlawanan terakhir mereka di semua pertandingan. Ia adalah gol pertama Chelsea dalam 396 minit dan hanya gol kedua mereka dalam tujuh perlawanan di semua pertandingan untuk menduduki tempat ke-10 dalam Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL). Potter menunggu selama 48 hari untuk melihat pasukannya menjaringkan gol di Stamford Bridge, satu tempoh yang menyaksikan bos The Blues itu mendapat kecaman berterusan. Penyokong Chelsea menggesa agar beliau dipecat selain…

The Manchester United ace has explained how Wout Weghorst is still contributing to the club’s fine form despite the fact that he is yet to score a Premier League goal for the Red Devils Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has leapt to the defence of Wout Weghorst after Richard Keys claimed it was like the Red Devils were playing with 10 men when the Dutchman is on the pitch. The Netherlands international arrived at Old Trafford last month on loan for the remainder of the campaign from parent club Burnley. He was actually at Turkish outfit Besiktas at the time but cut short his loan there to try and make a…