Aston Villa are interested in signing Joe Gomez from Premier League rivals Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Gomez is exploring his options after being left out of Liverpool’s matchday squad against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Times has claimed that Liverpool are actively looking to push Gomez out of the door, but the club and the player have held grown-up talks over his future. Virgil van Dijk, Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate are the three main centre-backs in new manager Arne Slot’s team, which has led to Gomez considering a move to a club where he would get regular playing time.
Gomez is a very versatile player who can play at centre-back, right-back and left-back, and even in a defensiv…
Randal Kolo Muani s brace was enough to see 10-man France claim an important 2-1 triumph over Belgium in their Nations League Group A2 clash on Monday.
Kolo Muani netted either side of Lois Openda s first-half header before the visitors saw out the remaining 14 minutes after Aurelien Tchouameni s dismissal for two bookable offences.
Belgium had the opportunity to take the lead when William Saliba s untimely slip wiped out Openda, only for Youri Tielemans to blaze his spot-kick over the crossbar.
Didier Deschamps side made no such mistake from 12 yards soon after, with Kolo Muani converting after Wout Faes handball to hand France the lead in the 34th minute.
Openda restored parity on the stroke of half-time, nodding Timothy Castagne s cross beyond Mike Ma…
Neymar has urged Brazil fans to show patience after the host nation belate
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dly got their Olympic campaign up and running with a 4-0 win over Denmark.
Brazil were held to lacklustre 0-0 draws by South Africa and Iraq in their opening two Group A matches at Rio 2016 but booked a quarter-final spot with a resounding 4-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday.
Gabriel Barbosa scored a brace either side of Gabriel Jesus and Luan finding the net, while Neymar schemed inventively throughout.
We wanted to win from the beginning, but sometimes the results do not reach the targets, the Barcelona star told reporters.
I know it s hard, but I ask the fans to be patient and do not criticise. Support us because that s what we need – love and help from the people. …
Sophia Smith s extra-time strike booked the United States a place in the Olympic Games final with a 1-0 win over Germany on Tuesday.
Mallory Swanson was denied a winner in normal time, and though Germany pushed for a late equaliser, Emma Hayes will take charge of a final in her first tournament as the USA s head coach.
Unlike in the group-stage meeting between these sides, which finished 4-1 to the dominant Stars and Stripes, it was Germany who almost took a first-half lead, with Alyssa Naeher reacting quickly to get down and push Jule Brand s low shot wide.
In the 86th minute, Mallory Swanson thought she had snatched a late winner – she latched onto Trinity Rodman s throughball and drilled her low shot across goal into the bottom corner, but the offside flag …
Saturday s 4-1 over Augsburg confirmed Bayern Munich s status as Bundesliga champions for a sixth season in succession.
Bayern have won the title at a canter their glory was secured with five matches still to play. Success has looked a formality for a long time, with Jupp Heynckes whipping the side into shape.
But at the start of the season there were few indications the campaign would go as it has, as Borussia Dortmund sat at the top of the pile while Bayern looked sluggish and fell behind.
Yet here we are at the start of April, with Bayern and Heynckes lifting the trophy while soaked in Paulaner.
However, that does not tell the whole story of how Bayern cruised to a 28th Bundesliga title.
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It was announced here last night that Czech Republic and Arsenal winger was rushed to hospital in the capital after having, what was originally believed to be a bad reaction to the injections administered to him in his knee. He had complained of feeling sick and agonising headaches.
He had been on the road to recovery after last having played for Arsenal in January of this year.
It was revealed at the hospital that he has been diagnosed with bone-marrow edema.
It is extremely unlikely that he will ready before the end of the year.
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Monday Night Football is normally the Grand Finale of the week. But with COVID wreaking havoc on the Week 15 slate, this Monday matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears is one of four final games.
If you can’t lock down a wager on the side or the total for this NFC North rivalry, bookies offer plenty of alternative options. We scour the massive betting menu and give our free NFL prop picks and predictions for Monday Night Football in Week 15.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will put their perfect 8-0 record on the line when they host the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field, as we broke down in our Monday Night Football picks and predictions.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts has been integral to the Eagles’ success this season, and the NFL Week 10 finale should be no different. We’ve given you the best MNF prop picks but check out my three favorite Jalen Hurts prop picks for Monday Night Football below.
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The Seattle Seahawks’ four-game losing streak has turned this Monday Night Football odds showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles into a must-win game for the hosts — but key injuries and illnesses are making it trickier than usual to navigate the NFL player props market.
The latest NFL odds have this pegged as a high-scoring battle, and that should mean plenty of red zone trips. But, with Geno Smith and Jalen Hurts both listed as questionable, this Week 15 battle could yet come down to a clash of backup quarterbacks.
The plot thickens further with both teams in a rut and looking to rebound after disappointing Week 14 losses. Despite the uncertainty in the air, I’ve picked out three tasty props for our NFL picks ahead of a big night at Lumen …
After trading away a top wideout in Jahan Dotson this week, the Washington Commanders will take the field in the nation’s capital on Sunday to finish up their preseason against the New England Patriots.
The Pats are coming off a one-point loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and will be looking to get their offense going in the hopes of finishing 2-1, while Washington is still seeking its first exhibition win.
Find out why New England has a leg up on its competition in our free Patriots vs. Commanders predictions and NFL picks for Sunday, August 25.
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