Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score in a Milan derby when he scored for AC Milan at the weekend. Having struck against one of his former clubs - he was at Inter from 2006 to 2009 - the striker hopes to score against another when he faces Juventus in the Coppa Italia on Thursday. Ibrahimovic is one of the most well-known figures within the game but how much do you know about the 38-year-old? Test your knowledge in our quiz.
With Diego Costa back in the Atletico line up, the perennial pantomime villain almost had an immediate impact, finding the side-netting in the first minute of the match. Liverpool, who welcomed Jordan Henderson back into the side, but were without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson, settled and kept plugging away with accurate cross after cross causing plenty of problems for the visitors.
The home side suffered 3 defeats in their last 5 matches. They sit on the bottom of the table and they are the worst team of the league. They have managed 11 points from 14 matches this season. They recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in this season. Their defense is so weak that they have conceded 32 goals while scoring only 17 goals. On the other hand, Steyr have remained undefeated in their last 4 matches. They have drawn 2 and won 2 of them. They are playing some good football and I expect them to avoid defeat here.
And then the old football habits that will never die, the agony of victory and defeat, will resurface. Liverpool's first title in 30 years, the fight to avoid relegation, the battle for the top four, the FA Cup, the big European competitions - muscle memory will soon kick in. Of course, in the strictly football context, the game will only return to its former self when fans can meet before the game, pack out a stadium, then congregate later to chew the fat over what they have just seen, complain about a decision, celebrate a great goal.
Crvena Zvezda have also struggled to compete in a group with the likes of Spurs and Bayern. Defensively, it's fair to say that the Serbians have been the worst team in the group. They've conceded no less than 19 goals and are without a clean sheet. They've also shipped two or more in four out of five.
Marcelo Bielsa says the responsibility for Leeds United's stuttering Championship promotion push lies with himself rather than his players. Leeds lost for the fourth time in five league matches on Saturday at fellow promotion chasers Nottingham Forest. We can't demand any more effort from the players," Bielsa said. We have the resources to beat teams in the Championship and they give everything. Leeds have taken just nine points from a possible 30 since mid-December.
I don't think it gets better than that. Did you know? Deeney both scored and assisted in a Premier League game for the first time since March 2019. Ismaila Sarr: When Watford manager Nigel Pearson decided to replace Roberto Pereyra with Sarr he couldn't possibly have thought that the Senegal international could take the 'soon-to-be-installed' Premier League champions apart. The warning sign came in the first minute of the second half when Alisson had to pull off a sharp save to keep the striker at bay.
In rounds two and three of the competition, Colchester dumped Crystal Palace and Tottenham out of the tournament, ousting their more illustrious opponents via a penalty shootout after 0-0 draws on both occasions.
Leeds United could be as low as fifth in the table if results don't go their way in midweek. The big lead they had has evaporated and their current form is that of a side battling relegation not trying to get into the Premier League. Brentford have won their last two league games with eight goals scored. Nine of their 15 home league games have been won but seven have come in the last eight played. They have a good record against their opponents and can get another win here.
Obviously, you should have seen me when I was 17. Solskjaer said. One fascinating point from last night came after the game when Haaland was asked by Jan Aage Fjortoft about his performance off the bench. Haaland replied "I knew I was coming on in the 2nd half, so I spent my time studying [the space] in which to make an impact, and it worked out well.
The club can confirm that Son Heung-Min will commence his mandatory military service in South Korea this month," Spurs said in a statement. Our medical staff are in regular contact as he concludes his recovery after fracturing his arm in our 3-2 win against Aston Villa on Feb. Tottenham, who were eighth in the league table when the season was suspended, said Son would return to London following the conclusion of his military service in May.
This would seem to go against one of the major reasons for continuing with the season in the first place rather than declaring it null and void, which is to protect the integrity of the respective competitions. The view of the players is also crucial. The BBC has been told the Professional Footballers' Association is working with all the relevant bodies and is committed to completing the season. However, it is not prioritising this above the general health of the nation, which it regards as paramount.
But Williams was involved again for the hosts as his shot from outside the box in stoppage-time was spilled by Forest keeper Brice Samba and allowed Aiden O'Brien to slot in the rebound. Milwall extended their unbeaten run to five games under Gary Rowett, but Forest missed the chance to go level on points with third-placed Fulham. Relive Millwall's draw with Nottingham ForestRowett has still only tasted defeat once since taking charge in October and his side were by far the more superior in the first 45 minutes.
The safety of all players, officials and fans is of paramount importance to FFA and the AFC, and we are confident we will host a successful tournament here in Sydney," he added. The FFA said the match schedule would be announced soon. The winners and runners-up from Group B will go into playoffs against the top two teams from Group A, containing South Korea, Myanmar and Vietnam, for the final two places, alongside hosts Japan, at the Tokyo Olympics in July and August.
Last season, Derby County went to the play-off finals. But this season, after 33 rounds, they have only 44 points, temporarily ranked 13th in the English first division. In the early game of round 34 tonight, Derby County must meet Fulham, the team that is ranked 3rd in the standings. Derby County once easily lost to Fulham 0-3 in the first leg. Fulham is in good shape. Specifically, in the last 10 rounds, Fulham lost only 2 matches (won 5, drew 3, lost 2). With 56 points, Fulham is ranked 3rd in the Championship table, only 3 points behind the 2nd ranked team (Leeds Utd). In this position, the London capital team needs points to make a breakthrough in the promotion war, even to win the championship.
Barcelona were far from their best but did enough to grind out this victory. With Real Madrid having a better head-to-head record, Barca need their rivals to slip up even if they win every remaining game. Mid-table Athletic had beaten the Catalans twice this season - on the opening day of La Liga and in the Copa del Rey quarter-final - but failed to test goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen once. Messi, who turns 33 on Wednesday, was hoping his 700th career goal would come - and he was close when he cut in and curled wide, before again missing the target from Ansu Fati's pass.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4' Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Sheffield United 1. Posted at 90'+4' Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Luke Freeman (Sheffield United). Posted at 90'+3' Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the right side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a cross.
AP McCoy: Lives may have been lost because of Cheltenham Festival Horseracing legend AP McCoy believes that the decision to let Cheltenham Festival go ahead in mid-March may have hastened the spread of coronavirus and cost people their lives. Some 250,000 people attended the event, which was just days before football was suspended in England and finished 10 days before the UK-wide lockdown began.
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Together with all the stakeholders, we have started detailed discussions today to complete our assessment of the rapid development of the worldwide health situation and its impact on the Olympic Games, including a scenario of postponement. We are working very hard, and we are confident that we will have finalised these discussions within the next four weeks.
I really don't understand why this odds are so big, when it is pretty clear that this match surely can bring to us at least three goals, at least I think so. So, Austria W is team who was very efficient in last weeks. In last three matches, this team is played 1-1, 9-0 and 0-3, while on the other side, we have similar team who is playing mostly on same level. 1-1, 2-2 and 6-0, this team is played in last three matches, so it will be very interesting to see what will happen. Over is ok to try.
Did the whole Tottenham team shark Poch? Social media has it faults. Utterly guff stuff. However, despite it being an absolute pit of iniquity, it prevails; it remains a going concern. Therefore, it must have some redeeming feature(s). Now, having observed the Pochettino leaving Tottenham saga - Poch-ixt if you will - through the prism of the social medias those redeeming features were laid bare.
Coventry vs MK Dons predictions for Saturday’s League 1 fixture at St. Andrew’s. Will the hosts break into the top two by recording their fourth straight league win? Read on for our free League 1 predictions and betting tips.
Having been outstanding for the entire season and at one point being the closest challengers to eventual champions Liverpool, their miserable run has come at the wrong time and they have now won just two of their last eight games. They are clinging on to fourth place but are level on points and goal difference with Manchester United, who know a heavy victory against West Ham in their next league match will leave Leicester needing a big win of their own on the final day.
PSG does not really need anything out of this game to keep 1st place, they just need to defeat weak Galatasaray in the last round, so should feel quite relax but being a world class team they no doubt about it want a great result here at Santiago Bernabeu against the club which won the Champions League most times in its history.
Posted at 78' Attempt saved. Troy Deeney (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gerard Deulofeu. Posted at 77' Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United). Posted at 77' Gerard Deulofeu (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 74' Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United). Posted at 74' Nathaniel Chalobah (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 120'+2' Second Half Extra Time ends, Oxford United 2, Newcastle United 3. Posted at 119' Offside, Oxford United. Sam Long tries a through ball, but Elliott Moore is caught offside. Posted at 118' Foul by Daniel Agyei (Oxford United). Posted at 118' Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal!Posted at 116' Goal! Oxford United 2, Newcastle United 3. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
This is going to be a very important match between this two side. They are going to have a very important battle to avoid relegation and IMO CSM does not deserve to be relegated for sure. They are a solid team with much more quality then Academica most certanly.Their performances lately are not something special but still they are uprising and with a won here they will won a direct rival for relegation. Academica Clinceni on the other hand are not a good team IMO. They are between the main candidates for relegation and if u ask me that is going to happen with them
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The Gazzetta dello Sport said that both teams were already at the stadium when they were told of the postponement and that a coach load of Cremonese fans were turned back. Earlier on Saturday, a woman from Lombardy died after contracting the virus, the second fatality in Italy following one in Padua in the nearby Veneto region.
The EFL, which oversees the three divisions below the Premier League - the Championship, League One and League Two -, also said matches may be held without fans in attendance. Professional football in England has been suspended until April 30 but the 71 EFL clubs have now been instructed by the league not to resume training until May 16 at the earliest, with the nation still in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Stevenage average 1.00 points per home game and Crawley average 0.78 points per away game with the visitors have drawing 44% of their away games and the hosts playing out stalemates in 25% of their home games, and we’re backing another draw when the pair lock horn on Saturday.
Manchester City have only lost one league game to Newcastle United in the past 14 years. Manchester City have already won four away league games this season. Manchester City have won two of their last three away league games. Newcastle United lost on Monday evening to Aston Villa and have another tough game this weekend.
Austria Vienna and Admira will face each other in the upcoming match in the Austrian Bundesliga, relegation group. Austria Vienna this season have the following results: 5W, 10D and 7L. Meanwhile Admira have 4W, 7D and 11L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
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Max Kilman tries a through ball, but Raúl Jiménez is caught offside. Posted at 66' Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 66' Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United). Posted at 65' Foul by Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Posted at 65' George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in eight of Osnabruck's last nine Bundesliga 2 games. On top of that, Osnabruck have scored under 1.5 goals in eight of their last nine Bundesliga 2 games. With 15 goals scored in 14 games, no Bundesliga 2 team have scored fewer goals than Osnabruck this season.
Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United). Posted at 88' Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin. Posted at 86' Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea). Posted at 86' Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 86' Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Miguel Almirón.
The 55-year-old said "Sieg Heil", which in German means "hail victory", on the Dutch edition of Fox Sports after a German coach was interviewed by one of the channel's reporters for the De Eretribune show on Sunday. Van Basten apologised later in the programme while Fox said in a statement https://www.
It’s hard to see anything other than a Perth Glory win in this contest with Adelaide having a long trip west to face a side full of confidence and goals. We’re backing Glory to pick up another win and their odds of around evens seems like a lot of value for the side.
Goals win matches. Or, so they say anyway. But who has been the best European striker of the 21st century so far? It's a tough one. In fact, there's only one way to decide - a tournament!BBC Sport journalists have shortlisted 32 players and they will face off in a knockout competition until you pick the ultimate winner. To be included on the shortlist, players must have scored at least 20 goals in three seasons and their international pedigree and success has also been taken into account.
But he admitted that "a small number" of countries, including Belgium, were now considering cancelling their campaigns. What should happen to the Premier League season?What is the state of play in Europe's major leagues?Football is suspended indefinitely across most of Europe because of the continued spread of Covid-19. Premier League clubs are scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss the situation, but there is unlikely to be a resumption any time soon to a top-flight season that still has nine rounds of fixtures to play.
And Gregor Townsend coaches the Scotland rugby team. All of them have one thing in common - Hutchison Vale. The Edinburgh boys' club was accepted as the Scottish FA's 90th member club in August 2018 - under the name Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale - but their contribution to the national game already outstrips that of many of their new rivals. But what has made them so successful? 'We walked past it.
Juventus have the advantage here as they play at home, while leading 2-1 in the tie. They have seven straight home wins and face a side that has just two wins in nine away games in this competition. Inter will go all out trying to overturn this tie but with Juve’s attack, they may be stung. A win for Juventus is a good pick here.
the Dunbeholden fc team and the Portmore United fc team, go head to head in Jamaica Premier League. The Dunbeholden fc team is in 5th position with 35 points Collected. While guest team the Portmore United fc team came in 3rd place by collecting 39 Points Collected. In the last 5 times the Dunbeholden fc team played at home, 2 of them ended in a the Dunbeholden fc team had won. While the guest team played at away last 5 previous matches, have no matches ended in a draw.
After a season of absence, Start IK returned to Norway's top league. Not appreciated, but Jóhannes Harðarson teachers and students started well with two draws against Stromsgodset and Sandefjord. But in the match of the third round tonight, Start IK must face defending champion Molde. The house has a reasonable listing rate of 1: 0 for this game.
Lyon haven't been outstanding this seasons but their home form has been impressive and we feel that will be enough to see them past Lille here. Each of the last five clashes between these sides have been exciting matches with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals in each one and we're backing the same to happen here in a 2-1 win for the hosts. We're also backing Lyon to score over 1.5 goals as they have done so in their last three matches at home and against Lille while their opponents have conceded at least one goal in six of their last eight home games.
We know that Jurgen Klopp is an extraordinary coach and a master motivator, a manager who brings the best out of his players but also creates an unshakeable bond with supporters. We know that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not just a local lad done good but a once-in-a-generation talent in global terms, already the best full-back in world football and someone who is redefining the position.
