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[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 →

[ad_1] Barcelona manager Xavi has vowed to make a deeper run in Europe next season after their elimination from the Europa League at the hands of Manchester United. Thursday’s 2-1 defeat saw Barcelona crash out far earlier than anybody expected and ends a European campaign which saw the Blaugrana fail to make it out of the Champions League group stage in the first half of the season. The European results have not reflected Barcelona’s domestic dominance, with Xavi’s side well clear at the top of the La Liga standings and already planning their Champions League journey next season as well. “Hopefully next season,” Xavi toldRead More →

[ad_1] After a two-year absence, Toronto FC are looking to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2023. The Reds have endured a miserable couple of seasons, finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference back-to-back while also losing in both their Canadian Championship finals during that time. However, TFC have an attacking lineup that is the envy of any team throughout MLS in Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, while head coach Bob Bradley has about as much pedigree in this league as you could hope for dating all the way back to 1996. So, here’s everything you need to know about Toronto FC ahead of the new MLSRead More →

[ad_1] Liverpool have to find a way to put Tuesday night’s Champions League thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid out of their mind as they returnto domestic action this weekend. Jurgen Klopp will take his Red to London to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League, hoping to build on recent consecutive wins over Everton and Newcastle. Here’s a look at the starting XI the Liverpool boss could pick. GK: Alisson – Conceded more goals in 90 minutes on Tuesday night than he has done in his last 360 minutes of Premier League action. RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Started to look more his usualRead More →

[ad_1] The Seattle Sounders head into 2023 in the unfamiliar position of looking to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Brian Schmetzer’s side finished way down in 11th in the Western Conference, missing out on the Playoffs for the first time since becoming an MLS team in 2009. However, it wasn’t all bad for the Sounders, who had the privilege of becoming the first-ever MLS team to lift the Concacaf Champions League in 2022. Even when things got tough, Seattle found a way to lift silverware. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Seattle Sounders ahead of the new MLS season, including tactics, key players,Read More →

[ad_1] After a chaotic victory over Aston Villa last time out, Arsenal will hope for a calmer afternoon when they travel to face Leicester on Saturday. The Gunners can (perhaps temporarily) restore their five-point advantage at the top of the table with a win here, before Manchester City travel to face Bournemouth later in the day. Here’s the lineup Mikel Arteta could go for to make sure that happens. GK: Aaron Ramsdale – Ramsdale hasn’t kept a clean sheet in his last five Premier League games. RB: Ben White – White’s desire to defend centrally makes him the perfect balancing act for Oleksandr Zinchenko onRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is getting closer to a comeback after almost three months out with a knee injury suffered in the early stages of a defeat to Manchester City on 5 January. Pulisic, who has scored one goal in 21 appearances in all competitions so far this season, has missed eight games and counting during a time when the Blues have only found the net three times. The American is among a number of Chelsea players who have been missing in recent months. But progress is being. The Blues welcomed N’Golo Kante back to light training earlier this week, with the Evening StandardRead More →

[ad_1] Having waited for it for what felt like a World Cup-induced eternity, the Champions League returned recently, and it did not disappoint. Real Madrid continued to be Real Madrid. Liverpool continued to be quite bad. Chelsea continued to struggle in front of goal. Napoli continued to be the best thing on tv. Here’s 90min‘s team of the first legs. On this week’s edition of TFP, Chelsea legend Joe Cole joins Harry Symeou, Grizz Kahn, Scott Saunders and Hunter Godson to discuss all the Champions League action from midweek, as well as look ahead to this weekend’s biggest fixtures. If you can’t see this embed,Read More →