We had been dispatched to Belo Horizonte, Brazil's sixth largest city, for the semi-final against Germany in the Estadio Minerao. The areas around the stadium were packed hours before kick-off. It was fever pitch. Brazil lost poster boy Neymar to injury against Colombia in the quarter-final and the whole nation was high on emotion and expectation. It was all too raw for Brazil. Ice-cool Germany were 5-0 up inside 29 minutes.
Bayern social distancing Great this from Bayern, who honour the social distancing while announcing Muller's extension. That's Hasan Salihamidzic, sporting director of Bayern, and executive board member Oliver Kahn posing either side of Muller. Hasan Salihamidzic, sporting director of FC Bayern Muenchen, Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern Muenchen and Oliver Kahn, Executive Board Member of FC Bayern Muenchen, pose with a jersey after Mueller's contract was extended until 2023 on April 07, 2020Getty Images 10:39 - From the pool to the bike.
Assisted by Joe Bryan. Posted at 90'+2' Offside, Fulham. Marek Rodák tries a through ball, but Anthony Knockaert is caught offside. Posted at 90'+1' Offside, Aston Villa. Björn Engels tries a through ball, but Jonathan Kodjia is caught offside. Posted at 89' Attempt missed. Anthony Knockaert (Fulham) left footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the left.
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The Mail report that Liverpool have informed Dortmund of their desire to sign Sancho and are hoping that their manager Jurgen Klopp's history with the German side will play to their advantage. The Merseyside outfit are about to begin a club-record kit deal with Nike, which could help fund the expensive deal.
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says the "circus" of Financial Fair Play should end after Manchester City overturned a European ban. On Monday, City had a two-year European ban for "serious breaches" of Financial Fair Play quashed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). Managers including Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Mourinho have since questioned the clarity of Uefa's rules. Consistency I like, clarity.
You might have to play behind closed doors to fulfil the contracts for the broadcasters, otherwise they're not going to pay up and that could mean hundreds of millions of pounds. You may even have to play three matches a week to get them done," Dyke told The Times. I can see if you are a Norwich fan or of a team like West Ham, you might be delighted if the season was cancelled.
The Portuguese superstar left Real for Juventus two seasons ago and feels that he could have beaten Luka Modric and Lionel Messi to the prestigious award in both 2018 and 2019 if he had stayed put, according to Spanish source ABC. Messi claimed a record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or earlier this month, taking him one ahead of Ronaldo’s tally, while Los Blancos midfielder Luka Modric triumphed the year before after guiding Croatia to the World Cup final.
Leverkusen have been doing well in their recent matches and will hope to extend that here; they have three wins in their last five matches. In the last 10 matches, Leverkusen have six wins, four losses and three clean sheets. Their last three matches have each produced over 2. Leverkusen have scored in 11 of their last 14 home matches and they have lost four, and won six of their last 15 matches.
It's been confirmed that Manchester City will give Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour when the two teams meet at the Etihad on Thursday. We will greet Liverpool, when they come to our house, in an incredible way," City boss Pep Guardiola said this week. We are going to do it because they deserve it. That's very gracious of Pep. He didn't have to - there's nothing actually in the Premier League guidebook that officially obliges a club to give one.
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I like the odds for the over 2.5 goals here despite Halifax keeping clean sheets in a couple of away games recently, they should not be able to keep a clean sheet here as the hosts have one of the best attacks in the league 33 goals scored, Halifax is a bit higher actually in the league standings also with a good scoring record 30 goals, but both are weak in defense with Halifax conceding 26 goals and Harrogate 28, so we can expect goals.
It was in the Leeds culture. The heart has to be outside the shirt. There was a great buzz around the city," O'Leary adds. You couldn't wait for the next match to come along. Everybody was amazed at how far we were going. Not dissimilar to Leeds' plight in the time since, Deportivo La Coruna have fallen a long way from their revered standing within Spanish and European football around the turn of the millennium.
Universitarios will host Guadalupe for this fixture of the league. I think, the hosts will have a great motivation to fight for all three points. Of course, this will not be an easy task. Nevertheless, the hosts have a real chance to get the victory. UCR is one of the outsiders in this campaign. They have a vulnerable defense. However, UCR is better team at home. They will try to make a positive result. Also, we have Guadalupe who's is not very good team in this season. I think, the visitors will have a very difficult task on the road. My pick - UCR to win.
He knows the team having been Herve Renard's assistant from 2014 to 2015. He knows the players, so it will be easier for him to work with them," Ivorian federation president Sory Diabate told reporters. The objective is to qualify for the 2021 Nations Cup. Winning this Nations Cup is not our primary objective, but we must show improvement.
McCarthy guided the Republic of Ireland to third place behind Switzerland and Denmark in Euro qualifying Group DMcCarthy was appointed for a second spell in charge in November 2018 and an FAI statement on Saturday said both he and Kenny had agreed the former Dundalk boss should take over. Mick has had a tremendous career as captain of Ireland and as manager of Ireland on two occasions," Kenny said.
Cantwell has impressed for Norwich this season and it could have been a different result had he taken his chance just before the interval, opening up his body and curling a shot that was pushed out by De Gea. They shocked champions Manchester City earlier in the season at Carrow Road but could not repeat the result this time as they were thoroughly outplayed and have now conceded 45 league goals, more than any other team.
I was a bit of a cocky striker," Curtis admits. If I wasn't playing and I didn't have a good reason why, I'd go somewhere else. Playing for Stourport Swifts and having to leave the field with a lower-back injury is the last thing Curtis remembers before the crash. A fractured coccyx showed up on the post-accident x-rays. In addition to his inexplicable fluency in French, another of the early phenomena Curtis experienced in the immediate aftermath of his accident was age regression.
But I want to do it because Africa needs that. You are putting yourself out there and it’s going to be hard. But there always has to be one person to start – and then the rest will follow. I have a dream that one day an African team may win the World Cup. Maybe it will take 20 years, maybe 30. Maybe I will be one of those who tries but it doesn’t happen and it’s left to the next generation.
FA CHARGE United have been charged by the Football Association with failing to ensure their players "conducted themselves in an orderly fashion" against Liverpool. The charge relates to an incident where a number of United players surrounded referee Craig Pawson after he had initially allowed a goal by Liverpool's Roberto Firmino.
Udinese have won only one of their last four home league games (D2 L1) so they are hardly in form coming into this clash. However, the Neroverdi are in a similar position, with one win in their last eight matches. This also isn’t a fixture which has seen either side dominate. Udinese and Sassuolo have drawn five of their 12 Serie A encounters (three wins for Udinese and four wins for Sassuolo) – Sassuolo have only drawn more top-flight games against Cagliari (six).
Born and raised in Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold he says he wants to be a one-club man. I’ve always wanted to be a club legend. Winning titles, playing as many matches as possible, winning matches, becoming captain," the right-back told Swedish newspaper Sportbladet. Of course, I can’t become a legend if I leave Liverpool to play elsewhere.
The confidence of Kepa Arrizabalaga, the world's most expensive keeper, will not have improved after being dropped for the game in favour of 38-year-old Willy Caballero, whose only meaning contribution was to claw out Leander Dendoncker's dangerous cross. Wolves' campaign continuesWolves have endured a long and arduous campaign that started one year and one day ago in the Europa League and has seen them travel nearly 30,000 miles during that period.
Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says he once lost £46,000 in one night but being charged by the FA for betting "probably saved me as a human being". Townsend, 28, says a mixture of an addictive personality and boredom while on numerous loan spells away from Tottenham contributed to his gambling. In 2013, he was fined £18,000 and given a ban by the Football Association for breaching betting regulations.
Marseille said earlier this week that Diouf, a Senegalese national who moved to the city as a teenager, had contracted the virus. He was being treated in the Senegalese capital Dakar where he passed away. A former journalist and players' agent, Diouf was president of Marseille from 2005 to 2009 when they finished runners-up in Ligue 1 twice and reached two French Cup finals, losing both.
This is another very interesting match for today from Germany Bundesliga and new duel where I see a lot of goals. So, Fortuna is became much better in last few weeks and they are in the same time, played fantastic duel against Dortmund. Team is lead 3-0 after first half but finally it was 3-3, while after that, they are lost against Bayern 0-4. Hoffenheim is coming in this match after 1-5 in last round at home and this match is very important for them. I see here at least four goals and with a little luck and more than that.
Claypole will host Deportivo Paraguayo for this fixture of the league. In my opinion, the visitors have the potential to fight for all three points. Deportivo Paraguayo have a great results at the start of the new campaign. Visitors are undefeated in this campaign. They want to return unbeaten. In any case, they will try to make a positive result. On the other hand Claypole have advantage at home stadium. However, they are not convincing team. True, in last game Claypole is won 2-1 against weak Argentino de Rosario. I expect, this will be a tense match. I think, the visitors will try to pick up the victory on the opposite stadium.
If they don't pay, Spanish clubs may not be able to pay other European clubs. If people want to invest a lot of money to help, we have to look at it. But just because you have a crisis, I don't think you should accept money from anyone. If we cannot control the clubs' wealth, European football will end up in the hands of states. When the crisis comes to an end, they might not be affected. A club shouldn't be allowed to get a competitive advantage because someone wants to put in some money.
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England have been presented with the time-honoured tournament dilemma that it would actually be better to finish second in their group but Southgate will know that such manipulation is impossible and victory in the opening game against the dangerous Croats is essential to set the nation's mood and the momentum of his team. Take Croatia lightly at your peril Media playback is not supported on this device Mandzukic nets extra-time winner against England The group itself has its hazards, none more than Croatia, who may be past the peak that took them to the World Cup Final in 2018 where they lost to France, but who have a knack of pulling together as a united force at tournament time.
Napoli have been contacted by the BBC but are yet to respond. Manager Carlo Ancelotti and his players all returned home following their 1-1 draw with Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League on 5 November and have since drawn three further matches, including a Champions League fixture at Liverpool this week. Fifpro added: "The already congested fixture list sees many players away from home for prolonged periods.
But who else is in contention? BBC Sport has a rundown of all the players in the mix for this year's Women's Ballon d'Or. If you are viewing this page on the BBC News app please click here to vote. Kosovare Asllani Club: CD Tacon Nation: SwedenAge: 30 Honours 2019: NoneKnown as the 'female Zlatan' in her homeland, Asllani's technical ability stood out at the World Cup. The former Paris St-Germain and Manchester City player is in line to become a Galactica, when her current side, who are struggling in the Primera Division in Spain, come under Real Madrid's banner next season.
Assisted by Mbwana Samatta. Posted at 75' Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 75' Foul by Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur). Posted at 74' Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 74' Foul by Steven Bergwijn (Tottenham Hotspur). Posted at 74' Trézéguet (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 74' Foul by Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur).
Chelsea need to quickly sort out their form -- they have lost five of their last seven league games -- and on Sunday they make the short trip across London to face Arsenal in Mikel Arteta's first home game in charge. Chelsea have been better away from Stamford Bridge this season, with six wins in nine, but the Gunners, down in 11th place, sorely need to kick-start their season if they are to have any chance of European football next term.
In recent meetings between these two sides, PSG have really dominated. They are unbeaten in their last 19 matches against St Etienne but in the last five they have been scoring a lot of goals. PSG have scored three or more goals in four of the last six meetings with St Etienne. Looking at St Etienne’s form, especially away from, we don’t feel there will be a big variation from this. The easier pick is a win for PSG here but that will not offer great odds; we will thus go for over 2.5 goals in this clash.
Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester City 2-2 Chelsea: Draw a fair result - Lampard Suddenly, Lampard has got a few players at the club who do not appear to be happy - Kepa Arrizabalaga, Olivier Giroud, Marcos Alonso, Willian and Pedro - which is going to have an impact on things. They all have a big influence in the dressing room, and that could be a problem for Lampard. How much are they behind him to go and get a top-four finish now?He has backed his young players so far - which is fine - but have they got enough to get him in the Champions League places from here?I am not sure, so the next few weeks are going to be very interesting.
These odds are absolutely fantastic to bet on Gornik Zabrze, considering that Legia is clearly leading the Ekstraklasa table and has absolutely nothing to ask to this match, having a 10-point advantage on Piast which is actually 2nd. Gornik has been very consistent in its last home matches, having collected 3 wins and a draw here in 2020 and having even scored 3 goals in 2 of the last 3 games. Legia has been very consistent in its away matches too, however Gornik should have a huge motivation facing such a good team: Legia has won just 1 of the last 5 games played here so I will bet on the home team.
I've been training very hard to get this chance and today I stepped up and took my opportunity - it was a great game and a great victory. View more on twitterGilmour shines as Chelsea knock out LiverpoolWhat his manager & team-mates saidGilmour, a former Rangers youth player, was only promoted to the Chelsea first-team squad three weeks ago, having played six times for the club so far. Pre-match, Chelsea boss Lampard said it was a "comfortable choice" to select him for such a big game, and he was proved correct as the diminutive, boyish-looking Scot stood out among men.
Leverkusen have particularly struggled in front of goal in recent weeks. They have scored just seven goals in their last six Bundesliga games. Only three teams have scored fewer goals than Leverkusen in this time period.
Portsmouth vs Rotherham predictions and betting tips as they meet in League One on Tuesday evening. Will the hosts continue their recent improvement or will the in form visitors be able to assert their dominance? Read on for all our League One predictions and betting tips.
The two Moroccan sides were to host the first legs on the opening weekend of May with the return matches in Egypt one week later. Also postponed were the African Confederation Cup semi-finals, to be played at the same time. Pyramids FC of Egypt take on Horoya of Guinea in one semi-final while the other game is an all Moroccan clash between Renaissance Berkane and Hassania Agadir.
Liverpool have named a strong 23-man squad for the Fifa Club World Cup - which clashes with their Carabao Cup quarter-final at Aston Villa. Eighteen of the 19 players named in Jurgen Klopp's two Premier League matchday squads over the past week will travel to Qatar. Youngsters Rhian Brewster, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Neco Williams have also been named in the party. It means the quartet are set to miss the cup match at Villa.
Director Miles Jacobson says the product has become "an encyclopaedia of football" and seeing the young players who impress in the game become good in real life is what makes it feel so believable. Striker Cherno Samba was another, like Moukoko, who turned into a global superstar in the game's earlier days - but in reality had a career that started in Millwall's youth set-up and then took in Plymouth, Wrexham and Scandinavia's lower leagues.
