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1 At one point during the second half of Manchester United’s FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Liverpool, it seemed like the players had given up with the Merseysiders leading 2-1. When manager Erik ten Hag removed Rasmus Hojlund for Antony, a loud groan reverberated across Old Trafford and it seemed like the towel was thrown in. But the Brazilian, who has 0 goals and assists in the Premier League this term, conjured up a special finish with his right foot to level proceedings before another substitute Amad Diallo stepped up to score the winner in extra time. Right wing has…

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1 Manchester United pulled off a stunning come-from-behind 4-3 win in a thrilling FA Cup quarterfinal tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. The victory was made even more memorable by the fact that two unlikely sources, Amad Diallo and Antony, stepped up to potentially keep Erik ten Hag in his job for the time-being. For most of the season, the club have been dire in front of goal and are still on course to have their lowest-scoring season in the Premier League till date. Summer arrival Rasmus Hojlund is the top scorer with 13 goals and is the…

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2 Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is increasingly looking to be on his way out of the club but he has reportedly ruled out a potential move to Manchester United. Kimmich was mentioned to be a player United are keen on, as part of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s policy of going after players who are approaching the last year of their contracts. Kimmich fits this bill as his deal with Bayern is set to expire in the summer of 2025. Midfield could become a position United seek to strengthen ahead of the upcoming transfer window, especially if Casemiro departs…

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2 Borussia Dortmund are prepared to pay €35m for Jadon Sancho, which is reportedly in the region of Manchester United’s asking price for the player. Sancho is currently out on loan at Dortmund, where he seems to be slowly getting back to his best and enjoying his football once more. The Englishman scored in back-to-back games for the first time in more than two years after he found the back of the net vs. Werder Bremen and then PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. He missed Dortmund’s most recent game against Eintracht Frankfurt due to an injury. A previous report…

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Beating competition from European powerhouses Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Premier League giants Manchester City have reportedly entered advanced talks with American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan. Manchester City Beat Serious Competition To Enter Advanced Talks With Cavan Sullivan Sullivan, 14, is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe. In addition to Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund have been keeping tabs on the teenager, but he has reportedly opted to commit his future to the City Football Group. As per The Athletic, Sullivan and his representatives are currently in advanced talks with the 2022-23 Treble winners…

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It is almost impossible to dominate every game in soccer, as it heavily depends on the level of the opposition, the players available, and even the playing conditions. So, ideally, the aim should not only be to dominate, it should be to take every chance that presents itself. Thanks to data from CIES Football Observatory, we have a list of the top seven teams in the top five European leagues that have handsomely outperformed their xG (expected goals) until the cutoff date of March 12, 2024. Here are the seven most efficient teams in the best European leagues in the…

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1 Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho liked a social media post which seemed to slate his time at Old Trafford. Sancho appears to be back to his best and enjoying his football once more since he sealed a January loan move to Borussia Dortmund. The Englishman returned to Signal Iduna Park to escape his troubles at United after he fell out with Erik ten Hag. The two were involved in a bitter spat that played out in public. They couldn’t amicably resolve their differences and so a decision was made by United to let Sancho leave. He scored in back-to-back…

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1 Manager Erik ten Hag had realised quite early on that the right wing needed reinforcements with his options pretty limited at the start of his tenure. Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga were played there as United lost both their opening games and panic spread across the club with the Dutchman insistent that the club back him in the transfer market. The Red Devils, who had initially refused to pay more than £60 million, ended up paying a mammoth £80 million to Ajax for Antony, who had impressed for the current manager during his time in the Eredivisie. His foray…

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On Thursday (March 14), the Belgium Football Association unveiled the latest home and away kits for its men’s and women’s teams. The away kit, which Belgium’s men’s team will wear in the upcoming 2024 European Championship, was a pleasant surprise to comic book lovers, as it paid a heartwarming tribute to legendary comic hero Tintin. Belgium’s Away Kit For EURO 2024 Is A Thing Of Beauty The away kit is a tasteful tribute to Belgian cartoonist Hergé and his greatest creation, Tintin. Paying homage to the curious reporter’s famous attire, Adidas has given Belgium an indigo shirt with a white…

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Historically, defenders have not enjoyed the same fanfare as their attack-minded counterparts. They have a long history of being undervalued and underpaid, with teams rarely agreeing to splurge as much on them as they do on forwards and midfielders. The story has changed drastically over the last few years. Defenders are seen as an equally important cog in teams, which has boosted their valuation and wages. Today, we will take a look at the greatest examples of the market’s relatively newfound admiration for defenders. Continue reading to meet the five most valuable defenders in the world: Valuation & statistics: Transfermarkt…

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