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[ad_1] Chelsea legend Joe Cole says the Blues’ current batch of new signings face more pressure being part of Todd Boehly’s rebuild than he did under former owner Roman Abramovich. Abramovich arrived at Chelsea in 2003 and quickly embarked on an expensive shopping spree, with Cole the sixth of 12 new signings during his debut season, and the former England international would go on to make 281 appearances for the club before leaving in 2010. Boehly, alongside Clearlake Capital, bought Chelsea from Abramovich in 2022 and, like his predecessor, has not been scared to splash the cash, spending close to £600m on no fewer thanRead More →

[ad_1] Fulham fought from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves on Friday night. Marco Silva’s men recovered from an extremely poor first half to fight back and take a point at Craven Cottage, taking them to 39 for the season. Julen Lopetegui’s side remain 15th. Possession was controlled by Wolves in the opening stages, and they carved out the first chance of the night. Nelson Semedo managed to pirouette his way through midfield and release Matheus Nunes, whose ball right across the face of goal was cleared just in time by Tim Ream. More good work from Semedo sawRead More →

[ad_1] The season-opener between LAFC and LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl has been postponed to a later date due to “safety considerations resulting from inclement weather and forecasted thunderstorms in the Los Angeles area.” “Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy and LAFC today announced that the 2023 MLS Regular Season match scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 25 between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium will be postponed to a later date,” confirmed the league. “A new match date will be scheduled at the next earliest availability and communicated as soon as possible. Tickets originally purchased for Saturday’s opener will be honoredRead More →

[ad_1] Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain travel to bitter rivals Marseille for Le Classique on Sunday night, looking to extend their lead at the top of the table. PSG currently have a five-point advantage over Marseille, but have shown vulnerabilities this season despite winning 18 of their 24 league games. Neymar’s absence is a huge blow for Christophe Galtier, who is still licking his wounds from PSG’s loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. With others concerns also disrupting Galtier’s selection plans, here’s the XI he may pick to get the job done in Marseille. Marquinhos mayRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona return to La Liga action on Sunday looking to put their disappointing Europa League exit in the rear-view mirror. Xavi’s side were eliminated by Manchester United at Old Trafford, ending their European adventure for another season, but they are on course for La Liga title success after a superb first half of the season. 19 wins have been accrued from 22 games to date and Barça’s eight-point advantage at the top of the table could be maintained, or even stretched, with a win over Almeria – a side who have never beaten them in La Liga. Here’s how Barça could line up comeRead More →

[ad_1] The 2023 season opener between the Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City has been rescheduled to Monday, February 27, due to poor weather conditions, Major League Soccer has announced. The match was originally due to take place on Saturday February 25 but has been moved because of the extreme winter conditions in Portland. Kick-off between the two Western Conference clubs will be at 10pm ET (7pm local), with all tickets for the original slating on Saturday to be honored. Both sides are looking to kick-start what they hope will be a successful 2023 campaign after missing out on the MLS Cup Playoffs last season.Read More →

[ad_1] Rehanne Skinner has admitted that Tottenham were ‘shocked and disappointment’ after Eveliina Summanen was handed a two-match ban for the ‘successful deception of a match official’. Summanen clutched her face after being pushed on the shoulder and into the turf by Ella Toone during Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham in February following a coming together between the pair. Toone was shown a red card for violent conduct, but subsequently had this rescinded after United appealed the decision. Summanen will miss Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures against Reading and Manchester City due to her role in the incident. “Myself and the club don’t agree with theRead More →

[ad_1] Wendie Renard has announced she will not compete at the 2023 World Cup due to the current conditions within the French national team. The defender is a stalwart of the game, capped 142 times by her country since making her debut in 2011, and synonymous with Lyon’s domestic dominance over the last decade. Renard has represented France at three World Cups, but has stepped away from the national team less than five months out from the tournament in Australia and New Zealand this summer ‘to preserve my mental health.’ “I have defended the blue white red jersey 142 times with passion, respect, commitment andRead More →

[ad_1] It’s that time of the week when Fantasy Premier League players start stressing about who is fit and who is out injured or suspended. One player who is causing a lot of anxiety in the run-up to the weekend is Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serbian striker has been in very good form for Fulham this season, as has the whole team. They are genuinely in the hunt for European qualification despite many tipping them at the start of the campaign for relegation. Mitrovic has netted 11 Premier League goals and got two assists in 19 appearances. That is why so many people have him inRead More →

[ad_1] Newcastle United have confirmed Miguel Almiron has signed a new contract at St James’ Park. The Paraguay international is enjoying the most prolific season of his Premier League career, racking up ten goals in 23 games and playing a vital role in the Magpies’ push for a spot in the top four. His previous deal was set to expire in 2024 but Almiron has now committed himself to Newcastle until the summer of 2026. “I am very happy to sign a new contract with Newcastle,” Almiron said. “I felt at home at Newcastle from the beginning. I’ve felt very welcomed and I feel likeRead More →