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Liverpool are not planning to sack Arne Slot and want him in place for the start of next season

Pat Nevin says Chelsea will look to sell a player they signed last year - and tipped one Premier League rival as the 'right fit' for him.

Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit has hailed one of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal signings as 'one of the finest players in the Premier League'.

Arsenal hero Perry Groves has called for Gunners fans who are bored of the club’s football to stay away and go and support Brighton. The message came on the latest episode of Inside Gooners, …

Liverpool Struggle in Paris as Mohamed Salah Call Dominates Debate Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint Germain offered a familiar European lesson, control matters, efficiency matters more. Yet the central discussion after the final whistle was not purely about the performance, it was about the absence of Mohamed Salah and the reasoning of Arne Slot. […] The post Arne Slot discusses Mohamed Salah snub in Liverpool’s defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Morgan Rogers is likely to leave Aston Villa this summer, even if Unai Emery’s side qualify for the Champions League, talkSPORT understands. Rogers only signed a new contract in November 2025, keep…

After scoring against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, Julian Alvarez spoke about the influence of Lionel Messi. Julian Alvarez scored a stunning free kick goal for Atletico Madrid against Barcelona this Wednesday, opening the scoring for his side in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Afterward, the Argentine forward credited Lionel Messi as his inspiration. “When I’m with the national team, I always take time to watch how he does it, and then I try to replicate his technique in training sessions and matches here at Atletico,” Alvarez said in the postgame press conference following the 2-0 win, according to Infobae. That goal broke the deadlock at Camp Nou, allowing Atletico Madrid to take the lead late in the first half and play with greater composure after the break. Eventually, Alexander Sorloth doubled the advantage, setting up a more favorable second leg next week. Reflecting on his free kick, Julian added: “Many times, when you strike the ball, you can tell right away it’s a good hit. I felt that, and even before taking it, I was very focused and confident. Yesterday I practiced and took five or six, but didn’t score any — what mattered was today.” Absolute brilliance from Julián Álvarez 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/SeyR3AjDrg — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 8, 2026 The comparison between Alvarez’s goal and a memorable Messi strike Moments after Julian Alvarez scored for Atletico Madrid, social media was flooded with fans comparing his free kick to one of Lionel Messi’s iconic goals for Barcelona against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League 2018-19 semifinals. There is one obvious difference between the two goals, related to each player’s stronger foot: while Messi scored with his left, Alvarez did so with his right. However, the similarities in the location of the foul, the ball’s trajectory, and the fact that both were struck into the same goal at Camp Nou are striking. 🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Lionel Messi's free kick against Liverpool has been voted as the greatest Free kick in Football history. 🤯🐐pic.twitter.com/TkSeveodD3 — MessiXtra (@MessiXtraHQ) April 8, 2026 “I’ve watched that goal many times — they show it often,” Julian Alvarez admitted in the same interview when asked about the resemblance to Messi’s free kick. However, he noted he hadn’t realized it was scored into the same goal: “I wasn’t aware it had been there.” The teams on the receiving end of Alvarez’s free kicks Against Barcelona, Julian Alvarez scored the seventh free kick goal of his career. This season, he had already netted two others, one of which came in a key match — a 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish capital derby, played at the Metropolitano Stadium in La Liga. With Atletico Madrid, Alvarez have scored free kick goals against Espanyol, Real Betis and Sparta Prague, while his earlier ones came with Manchester City, against Wolverhampton and Red Star Belgrade. With Argentina, Julian has yet to score from a free kick — a logical outcome considering Lionel Messi is typically the team’s primary taker.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has blasted their season as 'unacceptable' - and says they need another Anfield miracle to stay in the Champions League.

Xabi Alonso Links Emerge as Liverpool Future Debate Intensifies Fresh intrigue emerged on the Anfield Index Media Matters podcast as discussion turned to the future of Liverpool manager Arne Slot and the possibility of a move for Xabi Alonso. Reports of Alonso’s agent being seen in Paris added fuel to an already tense situation following […] The post Xabi Alonso’s agent spotted in Paris as Liverpool links grow appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

The Atlético Madrid forward revealed how he learned the technique from the Albiceleste captain and what he does to improve it. Leer

Barca are enraged by a specific moment during the Champions League match that could have resulted in a red card and penalty. Leer

Barcelona have filed a complaint with UEFA after being denied a penalty, which also could have led to defender Marc Pubill being sent off, in Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Liverpool Outclassed by PSG as Champions League Reality Bites The latest Anfield Index Media Matters podcast laid bare the scale of Liverpool’s problems after a sobering 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter final first leg. Speaking to Dave Davis, David Lynch did not sugarcoat the performance, stating plainly, “there was just […] The post “It was a non-contest” – Liverpool slammed for performance against PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

The Atlético Madrid and Argentina striker’s sensational freekick against Barcelona showed that the consummate team player is capable of more Sign up for Jonathan Wilson’s World Cup guide newsletter Julián Alvarez has his detractors, but even they can no longer deny he belongs at the game’s highest levels. Still only 26, the Argentinian striker has an impressive collection of honors: two Premier League titles, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores, two Copa Américas, a pre-bloat Club World Cup. And oh yeah, the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Champions League, won within in a half-year span. He has been key for many of the teams that won those titles, yet is often cast as a supporting player rather than a star. Those Premier Leagues and the Champions League with Manchester City were more directly (and rightly) credited to Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Rodri. When Argentina snapped their international drought with a Copa, a World Cup, and another Copa for good measure, it was framed almost entirely in the context of Lionel Messi’s legacy.

BARCELONA lodged an official complaint to Uefa following last night's Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick's side lost 2-0 to Atletico on home turf in their quarter-final first leg. Barca chiefs were left furious with the standard of refereeing on display from Romanian official Istvan Kovacs. Pau Cubarsi was sent off following a...

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke about Jude Bellingham ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Girona. Jude Bellingham was a substitute last Tuesday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. However, ahead of the La Liga match against Girona, Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that things will be different. “Militao and Bellingham are going to start,” Arbeloa said during Thursday’s press conference, as reported by Diario AS. Both players are working to regain their best physical and sporting form, and the Girona match will be an ideal opportunity for them to log valuable minutes. Bellingham suffered a hamstring injury in mid-February that kept him out of 10 Real Madrid matches. He returned to action at the end of March as a substitute, and although he joined the England squad during the March FIFA break, he did not play in the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Since then, the midfielder has played 31 minutes against Mallorca in La Liga last weekend, and 28 minutes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. He delivered a strong performance, playing a key role in the team’s second-half comeback that reduced the two-goal deficit. Inside our last training session before tomorrow's match! 👊 pic.twitter.com/g2VqGFSTo0 — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 9, 2026 Militao also returns to the team Eder Militao finds himself in a situation very similar to Bellingham’s. The Brazilian defender also suffered a muscle injury that sidelined him for an extended period—missing 24 matches across all competitions since December. After returning for limited minutes against Mallorca, where he scored a goal, Militao also played 28 minutes against Bayern Munich and is now preparing to start for the first time this year. Finally, another piece of good news for Real Madrid is the return of Ferland Mendy, who has only been able to play five matches this season due to a string of injuries. “Mendy will get minutes,” Arbeloa confirmed at the press conference. Real Madrid have no margin for error in La Liga While it is clear that Real Madrid’s priority right now is the UEFA Champions League, where they will look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, that is not their only concern. They know that in La Liga, there is no room for error if they want to remain in the title race against Barcelona. With eight matches remaining, the Blaugrana lead the standings by seven points over Los Blancos, so a poor result against Girona this Friday would leave them with almost no chance of winning the title.

Julian Alvarez revealed his free-kick against Barcelona was inspired by one scored by Lionel Messi versus Liverpool in 2019. Atletico Madrid defeated Barca 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, with Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth securing the win at Camp Nou. After Pau Cubarsi was sent off for a last-man challenge on […] The post Alvarez reveals inspiration from Messi free-kick in Champions League appeared first on Soccer News.

Barcelona were left furious after being denied what Marcus Rashford labelled a 'clear penalty' during Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid

VITINHA was just as classy after Paris Saint-Germain's win over Liverpool as he was during it. The Portuguese maestro only made 14 fewer passes than the ENTIRE Liverpool team in a dominant 2-0 first leg victory in the Champions League quarter-finals. And he showed after the final whistle that he has the character to match...

Taylor Rockwell, Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery are here for another episode of Champions League Review! We discuss Bayern Munich's big win away at Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid upsetting Barcelona and all the other games from the quarter-finals. *COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!* Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! Buy tickets ▶️ https://tssworldcup.com Sign up for TSS+ on Patreon (and gain access to our Discord): https://www.patreon.com/totalsoccershow Thumbnail photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images UCL REVIEW CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 03:17 - Real Madrid v Bayern 16:32 - Barca v Atleti 30:45 - PSG v Liverpool 43:10 - Sporting v Arsenal

Felix Zwayer, Robert Kempter, Christian Dietz and Bastian Dankert will feature at the FIFA 2026 World Cup after being named on the tournament's list of match officials.

Paul Scholes believes there is no doubt Max Dowman should go to the World Cup and says there is not another English player with his ability.

Despite being defeated by Atlético Madrid, Barcelona remain hopeful of overturning the result. In fact, Lamine Yamal has sent a message of encouragement to the Culers, issuing a strong warning to the Colchoneros. Even though Barcelona arrived as clear favorites, Atlético Madrid managed to defeat them 2–0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Hansi Flick’s team failed to convert the numerous chances they created, leaving Marcus Rashford exposed. Nevertheless, Lamine Yamal has sent a positive message to the Culers, while also issuing a clear warning to the Colchoneros ahead the second leg. After the defeat against the Colchoneros, Lamine Yamal sent a message of encouragement to Barcelona, issuing a warning for the second leg. “This isn’t over, Culers. We’ll give everything in the return match. All united, always,” he posted, via Instagram. With this, the Spaniard prepares himself for an anticipated comeback of a two-goal difference at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the Champions League. Despite not scoring against Atlético Madrid, Lamine dominated on the pitch, being Barcelona’s most decisive player. He not only shone in dribbling but also constantly created space for his teammates. Nevertheless, Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo were unable to convert all the opportunities generated by the 18-year-old star, cutting off any offensive possibilities. With Pau Cubarsí’s sending off, the Blaugrana lost full control of the game, conceding a free-kick goal from Julián Álvarez. Despite this, they dominated offensively, having more shots on goal and being the brighter team. For this reason, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona could be aiming for a comeback, relying on greater accuracy in front of goal, which could see the Dani Olmo–Fermín López duo deployed again. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is tackled by Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. Lamine Yamal may need to take a scoring role in Barcelona’s offense Throughout the season, Lamine Yamal has proven to be the key axis of Barcelona’s offense. He is not only decisive in dribbling but also opens up space for his teammates. Nevertheless, the Blaugrana are not at their best in scoring, suffering from dips in form from their forwards, as neither Robert Lewandowski nor Ferran Torres are shining. For this reason, the 18-year-old star will need to take on a more goal-oriented role. Needing to overturn a two-goal deficit, the Blaugrana require scoring power more than ever. For this reason, Fermín López and Dani Olmo could take center stage creatively, while Lamine will need to excel in front of goal. As the team’s top scorer, the 18-year-old star has already shown his scoring ability, so he will need to step up at the forefront on this occasion. Frenkie de Jong’s comeback may prove differential for Barcelona Ahead of the first leg in the Champions League quarterfinals, Hansi Flick had to cope with the difficult absence of Frenkie de Jong in midfield. While Eric García emerged as a decent solution, he was unable to shine offensively, limiting the team’s progression. The Dutchman is set to get playing time against Espanyol, creating significant opportunities to start in the second leg against Atlético Madrid. If Frenkie manages to start in the second leg, the Blaugrana would gain consistency in midfield, as well as an ideal partner for playmaking. This would allow Lamine Yamal and Rashford to receive the ball further up the pitch, creating more opportunities to score and push for a comeback. Nevertheless, Fermín López might need to step up, shining once again offensively, breaking Atlético Madrid’s defense.

Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future, and, whether or not Antonio Conte will still be with them, the management is looking for some youngsters to shore up the squad. The post Napoli Going After Benfica Star, Rival Roma for Talent appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

English forward has been the perfect loan signing. And yet, there is an ‘and yet’, absurd though that can seem At the end of Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Atlético Madrid on Saturday night, as the players stood celebrating before the small pocket of supporters applauding them from high in the north-west corner of the Metropolitano, Diego Simeone approached Hansi Flick, shook his hand and reminded him of something: “You’ve got to come back.” It came as an invitation, born of admiration, and also a warning. This was only the start of a trilogy in which they face each other three times in 10 days, and the concluding chapter there would be different. A different competition, for a start. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski, the latter on 89 minutes, had virtually secured Barcelona the league title but it was going to get bigger and mean more. Atlético, already adrift, had rested players; the last time Barcelona had been there – in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg – they had beaten them 4-0; and the next time the Catalan club came it would be the Champions League quarter-final, second leg. And, back in the Metropolitano, that really would be a battle: tougher than this and, it turns out, tougher than anyone had imagined.

Liverpool Left Reeling After PSG Masterclass in Champions League Clash Liverpool’s Champions League hopes took a severe hit in Paris as PSG delivered a ruthless 2-0 victory that left supporters questioning everything from tactics to mentality. What unfolded at the Parc des Princes was not just a defeat—it was a performance that raised serious concerns […] The post “I feel humiliated” – Liverpool fans react to 2-0 defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

The conflict between Chelsea and Enzo Fernandez appears to have reached a resolution. Enzo Fernandez has been under the spotlight in recent days following Chelsea’s decision to sanction him for comments deemed inappropriate regarding a potential future at Real Madrid. However, things now seem to have been clarified, with the controversy resolved in a way that works for all parties. “We’re on the same page with Chelsea. We made peace yesterday,” said Javier Pastore, Fernandez’s agent, in an interview published by Top Mercato on Thursday. “There were never really any problems. We cleared the air.” The main controversy arose when the Argentine midfielder said that Madrid was his favorite city in Europe because it reminded him of Buenos Aires. That was interpreted as a nod toward a potential move to Real Madrid, which led Chelsea to sanction him by leaving him out of the FA Cup clash against Port Vale last weekend. “We explained to the player that, even though he hadn’t done anything wrong, he shouldn’t have said that,” Pastore added. “He naturally apologized to the club, his teammates, the coach, the sporting director, everyone. We’re all on the same page. We simply had to clear up the misunderstanding.” Liam Rosenior, manager of Chelsea. At the same time, the agent and former Paris Saint-Germain star made it clear that Fernandez’s focus is 100% on performing at the highest level with Chelsea: “Enzo still has six years left on his contract and we need to work together, which is what we’re doing.” Will Chelsea lift Enzo Fernandez’s sanction? When Liam Rosenior addressed the Fernandez situation during a press conference last week, he said the sanction involved leaving the midfielder out for the next two matches: against Port Vale in the FA Cup—where the Blues won 7-0—and against Manchester City in the Premier League. That match is still on the horizon: it will take place on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. With the latest updates regarding the peace reached between the club and the player, the question now is whether Rosenior and the executives will reconsider and lift the sanction early. This could be decisive for Chelsea’s chances, as Enzo Fernandez is one of the team’s top performers, and his presence on the field would provide a significant boost. The stakes are even higher considering Manchester City are direct rivals in the fight for a UEFA Champions League spot. Enzo Fernandez’s other major goal Beyond his desire to reintegrate with Chelsea and contribute to the team in Premier League and FA Cup, one of Fernandez’s key motivations to resolve the conflict quickly is his international career. “Enzo needs to play because he has a World Cup coming up,” Javier Pastore said in the same Top Mercato interview. With just over six weeks until Lionel Scaloni announces Argentina’s final roster, the midfielder seems likely to make the squad—but he cannot afford to miss game time at such a crucial stage.

Italian legend Marco Materazzi has called on Chelsea to appoint Cesc Fabregas this summer. Liam Rosenior joined the Blues in January as successor to Enzo Maresca after he spent two years at Strasbo…

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, we take you through the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal 1st legs. We discuss the madness of Trent Alexander-Arnold, the "esteem" with which Harry Kane is held, the importance of Kai Havertz's winning goal and another bizarre handball incident at the Camp Nou. Plus, we share our thoughts on the massive bummer that is the Patrick Agyemang injury and JJ takes us through his interactions with nature while over in Ireland. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've got a brand new Mailbag out for your right now talking Pedri, Leicester, Levy and more! Also, "World Cup Madness" has wrapped up on PLUS. If you're looking to get caught up, here's what we have for you: -Episode 1 - Tournament to determine the greatest USMNT World Cup matches of all time -Episode 2 - Tournament to determine the worst USMNT World Cup matches of all time -Episode 3 - Tournament to determine the best USMNT player going into this World Cup and the best overall player going into this World Cup To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool Outclassed by Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League Reality Check Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter final first leg felt, in truth, heavier than the scoreline suggested. Speaking on Anfield Index’s Post-Match RAW podcast, host Guy Drinkel was joined by Jim Boardman and Hari Sethi to dissect a night that […] The post PSG defeat showed that Liverpool players ‘no longer believe in the manager’ appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Anfield will be without its iconic flags on the Kop for the final three Premier League home fixtures of the season. It comes as fan groups protest against Liverpool’s decision to increase tic…

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Mark Carey and Dan Kilpatrick into the studio to reflect on Wednesday night's Champions League quarter final action, as well as look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain comfortably dispatch Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg in France, but will they rue their missed chances next week at Anfield? Or will it just be more of the same from Arne Slot’s side, who failed to muster a shot on target last night? Meanwhile in Barcelona, red card drama means it’s a first ever victory for Diego Simeone at the Camp Nou, and a first for Atletico Madrid in 20 years. Their delight is Barca’s fury as Hansi Flick lets rip on the officials. Plus the Premier League is back and Roberto De Zerbi’s first game at Spurs comes with it. Man City travel to Stamford Bridge while Arsenal host draw specialists Bournemouth. Producer: Charlie Jones Video Producer: Jake Liascos Listen to the audio version of the Totally Football Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by following this link: https://podfollow.com/totallyfootballshow 00:00 Rundown of the results 05:50 PSG 2-0 Liverpool 18:48 Barcelona 0-2 Atletico 31:14 De Zerbi at Spurs & relegation battle 39:51 Chelsea v Man City & title race 50:08 Premier League preview Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] X: @thetotallyshow Instagram: @totallyfootballshow TikTok: @thetotallyshow BlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social‬ The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thumbnail: Michael Regan / Staff Credit: Josep Lago / Contributor #liverpool #championsleague #psg #barcelona

The star Barcelona midfielder had to be subsituted off at halftime by manager Hansi Flick. Leer

After numerous inconsistencies, AC Milan are preparing for a revolution in their roster, targeting Leon Goretzka. To secure his arrival for the 2026–27 season, the Rossoneri are reportedly preparing a formal contract offer worth €5 million. Throughout the season, AC Milan have struggled to find consistency in their performances, accumulating a series of draws and criticism of their play. In response, they are targeting radical changes to their squad, identifying Leon Goretzka’s arrival as their marquee reinforcement. Seeking to secure his signing for the 2026–27 season, the Rossoneri are reportedly preparing a formal contract offer worth €5 million. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri are determined to pursue the signing of Leon Goretzka as free agent from Bayern Munich, offering him a three-year contract worth €5 million per season. With this, they are making their best possible offer to the German, outbidding his suitors by offering more years and a significantly stronger overall package. Despite this, the 31-year-old midfielder has not made a final decision. AC Milan are not the only club interested in Goretzka’s signing, as Juventus, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Napoli, Inter Milan, and Fenerbahçe are also in the race. For this reason, the Rossoneri must not only present a strong salary offer, but also a competitive sporting project. Securing a place in the UEFA Champions League could be a first step, but they would also need to promise further changes to their squad. Leon Goretzka may boost AC Milan midfield consistency Massimiliano Allegri has decided to rely on Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot as key pieces in midfield. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri have struggled to find consistency, remaining lacking in creativity and attacking threat. Given this, the potential arrival of Leon Goretzka could be a significant boost for the team, as he could bring balance and provide creative freedom. Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern Munich replaces Joshua Kimmich. As a box-to-box profile, Goretzka would arrive to occupy the base of AC Milan’s midfield alongside Modrić. With this, he could offer greater defensive balance during matches, which could relieve Rabiot of responsibilities and allow him to shine more offensively. In addition, the German could be key in counterattacks, offering the kind of offensive contribution that Ruben Loftus-Cheek used to provide at his best. Goretzka lack of playing time could pose challenge at AC Milan Unlike previous seasons, Leon Goretzka has become a rotational player at Bayern Munich. In the current campaign, he has played 1,835 minutes, mostly coming on as a substitute for Aleksandar Pavlović, completing 90 minutes only a few times. Given this, he has seen a noticeable drop in his level, showing his lack of continuity. For this reason, AC Milan could face the challenge of restoring the best version of the 31-year-old star.

Paul Merson believes Arsenal will have 'one trophy in the bag' after this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Liverpool’s European Reality Check After PSG Defeat Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain has left more than just a tactical headache, it has exposed a deeper malaise that no quick fix can disguise. Credit must go to Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo, whose reporting from the Parc des Princes captured both the mood and […] The post “Chins are on the floor” – Journalist shares brutal verdict on Liverpool’s defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Alan Shearer has warned Arsenal they will likely need to pay Newcastle United a club-record fee if they want to sign Anthony Gordon this summer.

Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, and winger Ademola Lookman was obviously happy with the way his team performed. “You get your moments, and when you get them you have to take them. We did that today” Ademola Lookman reacts to Atleti’s huge first […] The post “Good result, good performance from the team” – Atletico Madrid winger Ademola Lookman on victory over Barcelona (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

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Liverpool were thoroughly outplayed by Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their encounter in the Champions League quarterfinals, and head coach Arne Slot has admitted his tactics were a mistake. “We were completely ripped apart” 😳 Arne Slot gives his verdict on Liverpool’s performance in their Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat to PSG […] The post “We will not play the same tactics” – Liverpool boss Arne Slot reacts to PSG defeat (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool fell to defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, but an intriguing subplot to come from defeat in France was Arne Slot's snub of outgoing club legend Mo Salah

Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and other Arsenal attackers have been put on alert. That’s because Hale End graduate Max Dowman has been tipped to play a huge role in the Gunners’ title run-i…

‘They can’t sack all the players, someone’s going to have to go.’ Liverpool were given the runaround by PSG in their 2-0 defeat at the Parc des Princes last night. It was their third defeat in three games and leaves their season in tatters. They were thrashed by Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday and will struggle to qualify for the Champions League unless their form in the Premier League improves. With important players out of form, some nearing the exit door and their talisman Mohamed Salah not used from the bench, has Arne Slot’s team run out of steam? Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/ Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Apple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-weekly/id188674007 Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/6w8qWe0kjgHEHSWDSDGoLW?si=231c666f7f5a4453 Follow Guardian Football Weekly: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian_footballweekly/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly #liverpool #slot #premierleague #championsleague #football

The young Barça star shared a brief but powerful message on social media ahead of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atlético Madrid. Leer

In “The Lion Grown Old”, one of Aesop’s fables, an elderly, feeble lion lies at the mouth of his cave. Once feared and revered by all, the dying lion is visited by his old enemies. A bull comes along and gores him with its horns. A boar drives at him with its tusks. Even a… The post The Lion Grown Old: The Plight of José Mourinho first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe after a disappointing Liverpool performance at PSG. On the podcast today: Liverpool are outplayed by PSG from the start, creating almost nothing all game and possibly fortunate to leave Paris only two goals down. Elsewhere, in Barcelona, the whole game changes in a minute. Barcelona were on top before Pau Cubarsi’s red card and a stunning Julián Alvarez free-kick … meaning it’s advantage Atlético for the second leg in Madrid. Plus, there’s a Premier League preview with huge games at the top and the bottom, Fifa’s new partnership and your questions answered.

THE PREMIER LEAGUE could dominate Europe next season with up to 11 clubs still capable of qualifying for continental football. Teams are still battling for the automatic qualification places in the league while there are opportunities in domestic and European competitions. Since Uefa introduced the European Performance Spots (EPS) there have been more opportunities for...

This week’s quarter-finals provided some classic action as this season’s competition hurtles towards its conclusion Bayern Munich had not won at the Santiago Bernabéu since May 2001, when they beat Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final on their way to becoming European champions. Tuesday night’s match changed all that. The 29th Champions League meeting between the teams lived up to its heavyweight billing, though Bayern, superior on the night, may rue their failure to extend their 2-1 lead. Real Madrid meanwhile could point to Manuel Neuer making nine saves – not bad for a 40-year-old. “We won’t win the competition without more of these kinds of performances,” said Bayern’s manager, Vincent Kompany, of his keeper. Big trophies are rarely won without great goalkeepers and Neuer continues to play like an all-time great. Bayern’s second goal was a trademark finish from Harry Kane, who made the difficult look easy. The goal will also have calmed England fans’ fears that their captain will arrive at the World Cup suffering from his usual summer malaise. A word too for Luis Díaz and Michael Olise, Bayern’s brilliant wingers whose performances brought back memories of the club’s modern greats Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben. Kompany’s team were commanding in Madrid, but may fear the backlash from the 15-times champions, the kings of comebacks.

Jamie Carragher hit out at Arne Slot’s tactics in Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool remain in with a chance of progressing to the last four of the Champions League, but they were well beaten by the holders on Wednesday. PSG missed several golden chances and had a penalty awarded then overturned by VAR, […] The post Slot´s Liverpool tactics ´massively wrong´, claims Carragher appeared first on Soccer News.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe after a disappointing Liverpool performance at PSG. Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 On the podcast today: Liverpool are outplayed by PSG from the start, creating almost nothing all game and possibly fortunate to leave Paris only two goals down. Elsewhere, in Barcelona, the whole game changes in a minute. Barcelona were on top before Pau Cubarsi’s red card and a stunning Julián Alvarez free-kick … meaning it’s advantage Atlético for the second leg in Madrid. Plus, there’s a Premier League preview with huge games at the top and the bottom, Fifa’s new partnership and your questions answered. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up.. 00:41 - Liverpool avoid a hammering in Paris 20:20 - Sid Lowe on Barca, Atleti and Real 40:52 - Prem preview 52:46 - FIFA's new partner Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/ Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Apple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-weekly/id188674007 Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/6w8qWe0kjgHEHSWDSDGoLW?si=231c666f7f5a4453 Follow Guardian Football Weekly: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian_footballweekly/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly #footballweekly #football #championsleague #liverpool #psg