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[ad_1] The first batch of FA Cup fifth-round ties took place on Tuesday evening, with five Premier League sides in action. Manchester City made light work of Bristol City but we bid farewell to two sides from England’s top flight. Here’s a round-up of the action. How may I assist you 🤝 Unselfish play from Mitoma, as Evan Ferguson finishes for @OfficialBHAFC#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/N6am2kzjwt — Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 28, 2023 Brighton booked their place in the next round with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Stoke. Two in-form forwards combined for the first-half goal as the unselfish Kaoru Mitoma squared for Evan Ferguson, who couldRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City secured their place in the quarter-final of the FA Cup with an entertaining 3-0 victory over Bristol City on Tuesday. The hosts at Ashton Gate may have seen their unbeaten start to 2023 come to an end but Bristol City made a real game of this, although they were powerless to stop two Phil Foden goals and an excellent strike from Kevin De Bruyne. Kalvin Phillips’ long-range strike thundered against the crossbar after 60 seconds exactly, but Sam Bell had a half-chance of his own moments after in what was a hectic opening to the game. The opening goal came seven minutesRead More →

[ad_1] Major League Soccer is officially back. The 2023 campaign kicked off strong on Saturday, as several teams managed last-minute victories and historic triumphs. New expansion team St. Louis CITY made their debut against Austin at Q2 Stadium, coming in as underdogs to upset a major MLS Cup favorite with some stunning goals. In the East, D.C. United bounced back from a disappointing 2022 campaign to defeat Toronto FC with an extra-time winner. Here are the best goals on show in Matchday 1. .@stlCITYsc GAME WINNER! 🔥 João Klauss with a beautiful turn and finish in the 86th minute to make history for #AllForCITY pic.twitter.com/15QqFqtzAgRead More →

[ad_1] Brentford striker Ivan Toney is understood to have pleaded guilty to a number of the FA’s gambling charges against him. The 26-year-old is facing 262 charges from the FA over betting offences which date as far back as 2017. Now, the Daily Mail note that Toney has admitted ‘multiple charges’ but is still contesting others and plans to take his case to an imminent hearing with the FA. Because of his admissions, Toney is set to face a lengthy ban from football and the belief is that suspension could begin before the end of the current campaign. Just how long Toney would be bannedRead More →

[ad_1] Athletico Paranaense starlet Vitor Roque has admitted he wants to join Barcelona and play alongside Robert Lewandowski. The striker, who celebrated his 18th birthday on 28 February, is on the radars of a number of Europe’s top sides but 90min understands that it is Barcelona who are leading the race for his signature. Barcelona’s significant interest will come as good news to Roque, who told SPORT of his confidence that he could shine at Camp Nou immediately. “That’s what I’m working for,” he said. “The competitions I played in last year, the Libertadores and the Brasileirao, will help me be well-prepared when I goRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps gave a heartfelt speech upon receiving her Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award, dedicating it to ‘anyone who has ever been in a dark place’ after taking her career to incredible new levels. Earps finished ahead of 2021 winner Christiane Endler and Chelsea stopper Ann-Katrin Berger in the final standings, having been a huge part of Manchester United’s growth over the last 18 months and a as England swept to victory at Euro 2022 during the summer. The 29-year-old has openly admitted that she thought her international career was ‘probably’ over until being recalled to the England setupRead More →

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain purred in Neymar’s absence on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi combined to devastating effect in their 3-0 victory over Marseille. The Brazilian is poised for a lengthy period on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury against Lille the week before. The superstar forward faces a race against time to be fit for PSG’s all-important Champions League round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich, and the early signs suggest a return for this fixture is unlikely. Poor PSG will likely have to manage with just Mbappe and Messi in attack at the Allianz Arena as they attempt toRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United and England striker Alessia Russo has been unveiled as the newest Beats ambassador for Beats by Dre, with music a huge part of her training and pre-match routine. Russo shot to fame in a breakout year with Manchester United last season, before becoming a household name during the summer for her role in England’s Euro 2022 triumph. She scored four goals at the tournament – including a backheel in the semi-final against Sweden that earned her a nomination for the 2022 FIFA Puskas Award. In her first campaign as a Beats ambassador, Russo models the latest colours of Beats Fit Pro inRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham Hotspur have announced a strategic partnership with Formula 1 that will include the creation of a karting track underneath their £1bn stadium. It will allow the arena to uniquely host football, NFL, boxing, rugby, concerts and motorsport. The karting track is set to open in the autumn of 2023. In a statement, Tottenham said: “Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a 15-year strategic partnership with Formula 1 that will bring a brand-new motorsport experience to London. “The partnership brings yet another popular global sport brand to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, now uniquely hosting the Premier League, NFL and F1, supporting worldwide fan growth. “WithRead More →

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has taken a sarcastic dig at Manchester United’s spending following their Carabao Cup triumph over Newcastle United. The Red Devils won their first trophy under new manager Erik ten Hag on Sunday evening, besting Newcastle 2-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium thanks to goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford. When asked about Man Utd’s win in his press conference ahead of City’s FA Cup clash with Bristol City, Guardiola suggested that it shouldn’t be a surprise that United are backing to winning trophies when considering the money they’ve spent on players. “Congratulations to United. Sooner or later it should happen, shouldn’tRead More →