Harry Kane lifted his first club trophy after he inspired Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in Thomas Muller's final home game.
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Scored in the victory over Monchengladbach
Müller got a rousing farewell from the Bayern faithful
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Bayern delivered a professional and polished performance at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, brushing aside Borussia Mönchengladbach in what was essentially a formality in terms of league standings. Already crowned Bundesliga champions, the Bavarians showed no signs of complacency as Vincent Kompany’s team hit the ground running from the opening whistle.
One of the brightest sparks of the afternoon was Michael Olise, who dominated the right flank with his exceptional footwork, pace, and vision. Bayern’s dominance finally translated into a breakthrough after the half-hour mark when Olise once again cut inside with purpose. Weaving past markers, he unleashed an effort that took the slightest deflection off Harry Kane before finding the bottom corner of the net.
The goal, though tinged with fortune, was credited to the England captain, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career. It was Kane’s 25th league goal of the Bundesliga campaign, and remarkably, the sixth time in his career that he has reached such a tally in domestic league football.
The fairy-tale ending to Bayern’s home campaign was sealed in stoppage time when Olise finally got his reward for a dazzling display. Leroy Sane spotted the winger’s darting run and threaded a precise ball through the heart of Monchengladbach’s defence. Olise coolly slotted home past the goalkeeper to register Bayern’s second of the match and round off a memorable individual and team performance.
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The match served as a symbolic moment for Bayern fans as Müller played his final home fixture in the famous red shirt. With the result effectively sealed in the second half, Kompany made the sentimental decision to substitute the veteran forward. What followed was a deeply emotional moment inside the Allianz Arena. A standing ovation swept through the crowd as the name “Thomas Müller” rang out from every corner of the stadium. Players lined up to form a guard of honour, saluting the 35-year-old who has been synonymous with the club for over a decade.
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Olise had a sensational outing on Saturday afternoon as he tormented Monchengladbach’s defence for the entire 90 minutes. Questions were asked about his lofty price tag of £60 million ($77m) after his transfer, but the winger has proven that he is worth every penny spent as he now boasts 15 goals and 19 assists in 48 appearances for Bayern.
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While Bayern celebrated, it was a day to forget for Monchengladbach’s young left-back Lukas Ulrich. The 21-year-old was frequently isolated and exposed by Olise, who toyed with him from the outset. With little protection from teammate Robin Hack, Ulrich found himself overwhelmed and unable to contain the relentless waves of attacks coming down his flank.
Arsenal are closely monitoring a “special” young midfielder, who has been cleared to leave his club for a fee of £25m in the summer, according to a report.
Gunners eyeing a midfielder
The Gunners had a quiet January, with Mikel Arteta ultimately deciding to wait until the end of the season before making any major additions to his squad, and there is a belief they are close to agreeing a deal for a midfielder.
Club chiefs hope to have the deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi wrapped up before the summer, with the Spaniard still high on the list of targets at the Emirates Stadium.
Zubimendi would set the north Londoners back around £50m, so he would not come cheap, and the 26-year-old is not the only midfielder Arsenal are interested in signing at the end of the season.
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According to a report from CaughtOffside, the Gunners are closely monitoring Sunderland’s Chris Rigg, and after a recent development, a deal could be a possibility.
The Black Cats have now cleared Rigg’s departure for a fee of £25m in the summer, with the Championship side now resigned to sanctioning his departure, having previously been resistant to letting him leave.
However, it could be a difficult task to win the race for the Sunderland star, as he is also attracting interest from a number of other top Premier League clubs, alongside the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
At this stage, it is unclear which club are leading the race for the 17-year-old, but a move to Arsenal or Liverpool could be tempting, with both clubs well-placed to compete for major trophies.
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Rigg has shades of Jude Bellingham
Much like Jude Bellingham at Birmingham City, Rigg has managed to force his way into the first team of a Championship side at an extremely young age, scoring four goals in 27 league games this season.
The comparisons don’t stop there given the youngster’s keen eye for goal, becoming the second-youngest player to score in the second tier back in September 2023, missing out on Bellingham’s record by just 13 days.
The teenager was lauded as a “special talent” by Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley earlier this season, and it is clear to see why so many top clubs are queueing up for his signature in the summer.
A price tag of £25m may seem steep for a player who is still so young, but he has already gained a great deal of first-team experience at Sunderland, and there is every indication his value could skyrocket in the coming years.
Harry Kane has hailed Bayern's "perfect day" as they moved "one step closer" to Bundesliga glory with a 4-0 win over Heidenheim.
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Bayern beat Heidenheim 4-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to nine points. With four games of the season left, and a much superior goal difference compared to Leverkusen in second, Bayern can effectively be crowned champions on Sunday if St Pauli beat Xabi Alonso's side.
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Kane has never managed to win a senior trophy during his career. However, he is now on the verge of finally ending a curse that has plagued him since his professional debut, and throughout his careers with both Tottenham Hotspur and England. He has scored 36 goals for Bayern this season, and finally appears set to lift a piece of silverware.
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Writing on X, Kane said: "Perfect day! Away win and a clean sheet… one step closer."
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Bayern are next in action against Mainz next weekend. If Leverkusen lose on Sunday, a win in that game would confirm Vincent Kompany's side as champions.
Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Wolves front-man Matheus Cunha as the Old Trafford club continue to struggle for goals this term.
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United have struggled for consistency up front this term. With high profile signings Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund failing to nail down the number 9 position, as they have scored just six league goals between them, the Old Trafford club are considering triggering the Brazilians' £62.5 million ($82m) release clause. With Cunha under contract until 2029, Wolves are under no pressure to settle for a lower price.
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The 25-year-old's form has caught the attention of multiple Premier League clubs. It is believed Newcastle, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Spurs are keen on signing Cunha come season's end.
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Cunha has impressed since making a permanent move to Molinuex in 2023. He has scored 15 goals in 29 appearances this season.
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Cunha will lead the line for Wolves in their home fixture against Tottenham on Sunday. The following week, the Brazilian will line up against another of his suitors, as Wolves travel to Manchester to face the Red Devils on Easter Sunday.
He also hopes to see “exciting prospect” Umran Malik make the T20 World Cup squad
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Hardik Pandya scored 117 runs at an average of 58.50 in the T20I series against South Africa•BCCI
Former India captain and selector Dilip Vengsarkar believes Hardik Pandya, who is set to lead India for the first time in the T20Is against Ireland, is a captaincy option for the side in the long term. Vengsarkar said he was impressed with Hardik’s leadership skills in the IPL 2022, where he led Gujarat Titans to a title win in their inaugural season. Roger Binny, another former selector, also echoed Vengsarkar’s thoughts but was wary of Hardik potentially under-bowling himself as captain.”He came into bat at the fall of two wickets [in the IPL 2022 final],” Vengsarkar said on the sidelines of the launch of the , a limited edition coffee table book in association with Paymentz, an Indian payment gateway platform. “He led from the front and guided the team very well in his first major tournament as captain. An allrounder plays an important role in the team. He is an option [but] it depends on the selectors, their vision and plans.”Hardik’s career has seen a few swings since his India debut in 2016, from being a dangerous lower-order batter to an injury-prone allrounder and then to an IPL-winning captain. He had also been managing a long-standing back problem and hadn’t played for India since they dropped out in the group stages of the 2021 T20 World Cup, until the five-match home T20I series against South Africa earlier this month.”The way he came back from injury is great,” Vengsarkar said. “He must have worked very hard on his fitness. He did very well in the IPL and as a captain he did well. [He is a] very fine allrounder.”After playing a starring role in Titans’ campaign, scoring 487 runs and returning eight wickets with the ball in the tournament, Hardik impressed with the bat against South Africa. He scored 117 runs in the series at an average of 58.50 and a strike rate close to 154. He also bowled a total of five overs – even though he didn’t pick up a wicket – showing that he is fit to fill in as an allrounder.”He’s got to lead from the front,” Binny said at the same event in Mumbai. “Sometimes you tend to over-bowl or under-bowl yourself – lot of times as a captain you do that. But then you have other players in the side to advice.”You have to keep performing. When you get the post of captain/vice-captain, you have got to lead from the front and got to be consistently playing. He’s got to watch the injuries because he tends to be under the weather. So that’ll be utmost on his mind and also in the minds of the selectors and those watching.”Vengsarkar also termed fast bowler Umran Malik an “exciting prospect” and hoped to see him in the T20 World Cup later this year in Australia.Malik picked up 22 wickets in 14 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2022, after which he was called up to the national side for the home series against South Africa. Although he didn’t make his debut, he was named in the T20I squad for the tour of Ireland.”He is a very exciting talent,” Vengsarkar said. “He did well in IPL and he deserves a chance as he looked the best bowler in the format. I hope he is in the plane [to Australia] and I am sure he will do well if given an opportunity. He is young and raring to go. He is young, keen to play and hungry for success.”Binny seconded Vengsarkar, saying: “He should be given a chance straightaway. He has proved he is quick – if you saw him bowl some of those yorkers in the IPL, that was brute force. You can’t keep a youngster out for so long.”
أكتمل عقد الفرق الـ 4 المتأهلة إلي دور نصف النهائي من بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا للموسم الحالي 2024-2025، بعد نهاية مباريات دور ربع النهائي.
وأقيمت مباريات دور ربع النهائي من بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا بنظام دورة مجمعة من مباراة واحدة والفائز يتأهل إلى دور نصف النهائي، وتلعب المباريات في السعودية.
وتنافس في دور ربع النهائي من دوري أبطال آسيا، كل من الهلال والأهلي والنصر من السعودية بجانب السد القطري وكاواساكي ويوكوهاما من اليابان، جوانجو من كوريا الجنوبية، وبوريرام من تايلاند.
وتواجه الهلال مع جوانجو الكوري الجنوبي، وفاز الفريق السعودي باكتساح كبير، بنتيجة 7-0، ورافقه الأهلي بعد الانتصار على منافسه بوريرام التايلاندي، بنتيجة 3-0.
كما تمكن النصر من تحقيق فوز كبير على يوكاهاما بنتيجة 4-1، ليحصد بطاقة تأهله إلي دور قبل النهائي، ويضرب موعدًا مع كاواساكي الياباني الذي تخطي السد القطري بنتيجة 3-2.
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وستقام مواجهات دور نصف النهائي من مباريات دوري أبطال آسيا، بنفس نظام ربع النهائي، مباراة واحدة يتأهل منها الفائز إلى النهائي. الفرق المتأهلة إلى دور نصف نهائي دوري أبطال آسيا
Arsenal are back. So some would proclaim anyway. Over the last three matches, Mikel Arteta’s side have scored a combined haul of 13 goals.
It’s amazing what happens when Martin Odegaard is in your team, isn’t it? The skipper missed a 12-game period after the first international break of the season and during that run, the Gunners rather fell off a cliff.
A rugged period between October and November’s international break saw Arsenal fail to win a Premier League game and that means they’re now nine points behind league leaders Liverpool, even if they did hold them to a 2-2 draw.
That said, Manchester United on Wednesday evening are likely to provide a far tougher test than the likes of Nottingham Forest and West Ham United.
As it happens, they’re now managed by Ruben Amorim who used to coach the Sporting team that Arsenal so ruthlessly dispatched in the Champions League a week ago.
The last time Arsenal played Manchester United at the Emirates
“Gabriel Jesus, he’s sat down one, and he’s won the game!” The roar from Peter Drury was glorious if you are an Arsenal supporter.
What a game this was back in September 2023. Arteta’s side needed a big win early in the Premier League campaign and that’s precisely what they got, defeating their old rivals 3-1 at the Emirates.
They were made to work incredibly hard for it, however. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring on 27 minutes before Odegaard hit back just a minute later.
We had to wait until injury time for the game to be decided though. That wasn’t before Alejandro Garnacho scored but saw his strike cruelly disallowed, a goal dear old Erik ten Hag probably still suggests was onside to this day.
Arsenal v Man Utd: Key stats (Sept 2023)
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Passes
462
11
Tackles
15
55
Ball recoveries
43
30
Ground duels won
27
13
Aerial duels won
13
Stats via Sofascore.
Alas, the rub of the green was not with the Red Devils on that sunny afternoon. In the 96th minute, the ball fell to mega-money summer arrival Declan Rice at the back home who lashed home via a deflection for his first goal in Arsenal colours.
Off he went, darting away towards the corner flag, engulfed by his teammates. What a moment. The Emirates was bedlam.
The match was then decided in the 101st minute. The hosts broke from a corner through the lesser-spotted Fabio Vieira. He slid in Jesus who cooly sat Diogo Dalot down before sticking the ball past Andre Onana.
Arsenal will hope for a slightly less dramatic affair on Wednesday but they will take three points in any way they come as they look to chase down Liverpool.
Arsenal team and injury news
The North London side may have Odegaard back in the fold but this doesn’t look like a fully fit squad just yet.
The big news we await concerns defensive stalwart Gabriel Magalhaes. The Brazilian took a blow to the face at the London Stadium, an incident that saw him win a penalty for his side.
That being said, he was withdrawn at half-time with Arsenal citing management of the knock he picked up in Lisbon a few days prior.
Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey were both absent from the matchday squad against West Ham and could miss out again. Merino sat out last time owing to a knee injury while Partey’s issue was described as muscular, meaning the £33m and £45m signings are both doubts.
While their involvement remains more uncertain, full-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu definitely remain out.
Arsenal's predicted lineup vs Manchester United
With Merino and Partey still doubts for Wednesday evening’s clash, it means a relatively unchanged team is likely to take to the field at the Emirates.
The undisputed number one, David Raya, maintains his place between the sticks and providing Gabriel is fit after Saturday evening’s substitution, will have an unchanged defence in front of him.
Jorginho shone in the win at the former Olympic Stadium and deserves to keep his place next to Declan Rice.
There might be claims for Kai Havertz to be rested but after scoring in consecutive fixtures he starts ahead of Jesus again.
The only change to the starting lineup will see Leandro Trossard drop out. Like Havertz, the Belgian has scored in successive outings but with Gabriel Martinelli waiting in the wings and ready to torment United’s defence with his pace, this feels like an ideal match for the Brazilian.
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The 2019 summer window was a significant time for Everton Football Club. The Toffees splashed the cash to bring in some expensive stars and also made a couple of sales that helped to fund those incomings.
Attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi joined the club from Arsenal, and striker Moise Kean made an exciting move from Italian giants Juventus. The club also brought Andre Gomes in on a permanent deal after a loan the season prior, and Fabian Delph joined from Manchester City. Idrissa Gueye and Nicola Vlasic were two of the notable outgoings.
However, there was one sale that summer, that of Ademola Lookman, that the Toffees might well wish they had never commissioned.
Why Everton might regret selling Lookman
It has been a fairytale few months for former Everton man Lookman. He has been in phenomenal form for his current club Atalanta, even though he never showed the best of his ability at Goodison Park.
In 48 games for the Merseysiders, the Nigerian winger managed just four goals and two assists, with only one of those strikes coming in the Premier League. Lookman was loaned to RB Leipzig in the second half of the 2017/18 campaign, before making the move to Germany permanent in 2019 for £22.5m.
He bounced around a few clubs after leaving Goodison Park. The former Charlton academy starlet also played for Fulham and Leicester City before finally settling at Atalanta. It is fair to say the winger has taken Italy by storm.
Ademola Lookman for Atalanta
In 96 games for La Dea, he has scored an impressive 43 goals and has 23 assists to his name. After a stellar season in 2023/24, he finished in 14th place in the Ballon d’Or rankings, ranking above the likes of Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka.
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This term, the Atalanta number 11 has 11 goals and five assists in 18 games in all competitions. His latest outing saw him score against Real Madrid in a 3-2 Champions League defeat.
Despite the fact he was playing against the likes of Jude Bellingham, who got the crucial third goal for Los Blancos, Chris Hamill of The Athletic said he was “the best player on the pitch”.
Lookman is not the only player Everton have sold in recent years who is now playing to the same levels as Bellingham. James Rodriguez has been thriving and is surely someone they regret moving on.
James Rodriguez’s life after Everton
The year after moving Lookman on from the club, Everton snapped up James Rodriguez from Madrid for a reported £12m, where he linked up with former manager Carlo Ancelotti, who coached him at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Aged 29 when he made the move to Merseyside, Rodriguez was in his prime years after some tough seasons beforehand. He was excellent for the Toffees, described as a “genius” by football statistician Statman Dave.
In 26 appearances in that famous Blue shirt, the Colombian international scored six times and grabbed eight assists.
Perhaps the attacking midfielder’s finest game for Everton came against Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League. Everton won the game 4-2, with Rodriguez getting two goals and an assist.
His stats on Sofascore show just how dominant he was that day, having 74 touches of the ball and creating two chances. In fact, his stats from that entire season were fantastic.
Stat
Number
Starts
21
Goals
6
Assists
4
Big chances created
11
Key passes per game
1.8
Dribbles completed per game
1.5
Duels won per game
4.7
Since leaving Everton for an undisclosed fee, Rodriguez has played in Qatar, for Greek giants Olympiacos, in Brazil with Sao Paolo and finally back in La Liga for Rayo Vallecano.
James Rodriguez for Colombia.
He was also spellbinding for his country in the 2024 Copa America. The 33-year-old scored once and registered six assists as Colombia reached the final but lost to Argentina.
His form has subsequently seen FIFA nominate the former Madrid midfielder for the Men’s XI in The Best awards. He is nominated alongside the likes of Bellingham for a place in the best men’s side of 2024.
Reflecting on his short career at Goodison Park, Everton fans may well wish they still had Rodriguez at the club. He has been back at his creative best and is getting international recognition alongside players such as Bellingham, which is no mean feat.
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Neste domingo (06/03), a Record TV ficou em primeiro lugar de audiência com as transmissões de Flamengo x Vasco e Palmeiras x Guarani. Das 15h51 às 18h06, a emissora registrou no PNT uma média de 10,5 pontos, pico de 12 pontos e share de 22%.A segunda colocada ficou com 10,4 pontos de média.
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Palmeiras é um clube que vem sendo muito competitivo ao longo dos anos e com isso, tem alcançado muitos telespectadores para acompanharem seus jogos. Com o sucesso de audiência nos jogos do Cariocão e do Paulistão, a Record planeja alcançar números significativos nos futuros eventos.
Parte da torcida do Botafogo saiu com um “ar de animação” do Estádio Nilton Santos mesmo com a derrota por 3 a 1 para o Flamengo na noite desta quarta-feira. A presença de John Textor, que assistiu a um jogo do Glorioso in-loco pela primeira vez desde que se comprometeu a investir no clube, foi a causa disso.
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O norte-americano roubou a cena. Textor ficou em uma camarote no Setor Leste ao lado de membros da diretoria do Botafogo. Após ter ‘se comportado’ no primeiro tempo, o executivo se soltou na etapa complementar.
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Após o intervalo, ele levantou e foi falar com a torcida, que logo ficou empolgada. Uma pessoa que estava na arquibancada arremessou uma camisa da “Torcida Jovem” na direção de Textor, que colocou por cima do blusão que estava vestindo. Foi o suficiente para a loucura se instaurar de vez.
Ele ainda gentilmente pediu se poderia ficar com a camisa. Ao receber a resposta positiva, mandou um “Thank you!” (Obrigado) para a torcida.
O momento que mais causou alvoroço, contudo, foi quando ele fez o gesto de dinheiro com os dedos. Torcedores começaram a perguntar e gesticular sobre reforços, e Textor respondeu. Uma simples ação foi suficiente para a torcida vibrar como se fosse um gol. O vídeo viralizou nas redes sociais.
Textor também parou para tirar selfies com torcedores que estavam nos outros camarotes do estádio. A equipe de comunicação do Botafogo produziu conteúdos especiais com o norte-americano que devem ir ao ar nos próximos dias.