Guardiola added: “In the first half we lacked rhythm. We had problems in contact and they have a really good team - we knew that from before.
We did not give in. We had the lead then lost it but never stopped. It was deserved but also lucky when you score late.
I know it's the same everywhere, when you watch your team you connect with them because that's how you grew up. If it's your family's team, it will always be your team - you are loyal and supportive.
You just get them feelings, things that keep getting thrown in our face or maybe go against us that we are having to battle through, so we will continue to battle through that and continue to battle on.
Aged just 14 years and 322 days, Stoica both played and scored in the Romanian Cup against Sanatatea Cluj, becoming the youngest player in FCSB history in the process.
Vlasic shows he can help West HamWest Ham were already well on their way to victory when Nikola Vlasic added their fourth goal against Watford at Vicarage Road but the Hammers will hope it is a significant moment for him.
His most recent passion project has been the promotion of tennis in Ghana, his Baby-Jet Promotions company sponsoring multiple events and tournaments across the country.
When you play in that position and the ball is crossed from the other side you need to be in goalscoring positions.
It's amazing. I hadn't had this feeling before, even as a footballer. I wanted to go and be a part of it, watch games with my son, show him what the national team was about.
Watford have joined the race for Scotland Under-21 full-back Calvin Ramsay following the teenager's breakthrough at Aberdeen.
Ramsdale has posted 58 Fantasy Football points from just seven games this term, averaging just under 8.3 points per game.
If we can create atmospheres like today it's difficult to deal with us for 95 minutes. Everton did what they had to do. We deserved the three points.
Campos duly flew to Brasilia and was received by Medici for lunch. To her astonishment, he delivered her a letter requesting Havelange grant her refereeing licence. The general also made a surprise revelation: she had fans in the president's inner circle.
Amid utter dejection among the Italians, there was jubilation for North Macedonians, who are one victory in Portugal away from qualifying for the World Cup for the very first time.
Carpenter is one of the country’s many stars now plying their trade at a top European club, having joined seven-time Women’s Champions League winners Lyon in 2020 – helping them retain the trophy shortly afterwards.
Has his level dipped?The questions over how Ronaldo would fit into Rangnick's high-pressing approach began before his appointment was even confirmed but it is worth remembering he scored four times in his first five appearances following the interim manager's arrival.
But a lot has changed since then. The hype around Dike has died down as form, fatigue and the rise of Ricardo Pepi has seen him overshadowed by American soccer's latest darling.
While Mendy claims that he jumped at the opportunity to represent the Lions as soon as Cisse gave him the call, there were previous reports that he had rejected call-ups to join Senegal before finally making his debut last year.
It's a league I love and yes for sure I would love to consider an opportunity in the future. Pereira was also under consideration by Everton in 2013 before Martinez replaced David Moyes, and the opportunity appears before him again now, with reports in Portugal this weekend claiming he is on his way to Merseyside for advanced talks.
“I'm not really looking at that [the 16-day gap] to be honest with you because there's still the basics of the game that you can do properly, which is win your battles, go in for tackles properly and show a little bit of urgency.
When Rooney was facing scrutiny for alleged infidelity in British newspapers in 2010, the Daily Mail estimated the value of his four main endorsement deals - with Nike, Harper Collins, EA Sports and Coca-Cola - was worth over £2.5m.
Midway through the first half came the first moment of controversy. Stoke were then understandably irked when the same player gave the hosts the lead soon after.
This was Federico Bernardeschi's first Serie A goal in front of fans since September 2018 Moise Kean headed Juve into the lead from a ball by Italy winger Bernardeschi.
What type of player is Guimaraes? South American football expert Tim Vickery told SSN: There are two stumbling blocks at the moment.
Her effort was almost identical to the one that came in City's 3-0 win in this fixture last season, and this victory moves them up to fifth – two points adrift of United in the Champions League places.
“Difficult to say. On big occasions, they managed to raise their level, as we saw it during the group stage.
Spurs duly capitalised on the apparent disruption to Palace's preparations, with Harry Kane scoring for a second successive Premier League game when he converted Lucas Moura's low cross to open the scoring in the 32nd minute.
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The Canaries boss had to delay naming his starting XI for the clash with Villa and another injury during the loss saw Sam Byram make his first appearance in close to two years following repeated hamstring problems, with a trip to West Ham on Saturday up next.
A through ball beat Coventry's back line allowing Grant to race through and goalkeeper Ben Wilson's initial reluctance to narrow the angle gave the 15-goal striker more time, but he miskicked an attempted lob, allowing the relieved shotstopper a simple catch.
Goalkeepers: Aitor Embela (Somozas, Spain), Jesus Owono (Deportivo Alaves, Spain), Manuel Sapunga (Futuro Kings, Equatorial Guinea), Mariano Magno (Deportivo Unidad, Equatorial Guinea).
Up sprang the Hearts goalkeeper again to paw away Alan Forrest's effort from the left, and he would have stopped Shinnie again had John Souttar not slid in front of him to finally knock the ball out of play.
Torino asked questions aplenty of Juventus' makeshift defence but failed to translate their endeavour into goals.
There were some easy victories early in the season, but many wins have been tighter than the comfortable scorelines that have become the norm during Guardiola's reign.
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Boos rang out at full time, and Scotland's players sank to their knees as the sun finally made an appearance at Hampden - a desolate afternoon for the Tartan Army, and one that has given Clarke some serious thinking to do ahead of Friday's titanic game at Wembley.
Crouch added on Twitter: This is extraordinary! I didn't know this but now that I do I shall look to see how it can be changed. I also think Kerr's yellow card should be rescinded - ridiculous she gets punished when the invader does not!
Across 2021, Vlahovic plundered 33 league goals in 43 games, a total second only to Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski in Europe's major leagues.
England will take San Marino, the world's worst national team in Fifa's rankings, very seriously as the Three Lions have yet to qualify for the World Cup, says boss Gareth Southgate.
Rafael Benitez will have been disappointed at the manner his team faded, but the Hammers remain unbeaten on their travels, stretching their best away start in their last six campaigns.
Eljif Elmas scored twice as Napoli edged out Leicester City in a high-octane game to top group C and qualify for the round of 16.
Guardiola, though, might see things differently if he does not come out of the two-legged ties victorious. A notorious overthinker when it comes to big matches, a defeat could send him back to the 4D drawing board. Guardiola has built one great team, but if he is to revolutionise football for a second time, perhaps he could be derailed into thinking that his side needs more control and less ambition. Retaining the ball with less purpose might appeal if he loses on a slim margin to a dangerous side. That would be an error. For neutrals, players and fans on both sides, they have witnessed one of the finest and least miserable experiences since the pandemic. Walking away from the approach City employed last night would be to walk away from fun. Guardiola’s City and Real’s Ancelotti should be praised for giving people something to celebrate.
