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Report: Chelsea already in talks to extend summer signing’s contract
Chelsea have opened talks to extend Thiago Silva’s contract just three months aftere signing the defender on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The 36-year-old has made a positive impact at Stamford Bridge so far and Chelsea are hoping to keep him at the club until 2022. The Brazilian signed on a one-year deal. According to TMW, initial contacts between the club and the player’s representatives have been made and the player is thought to be open to the idea of an extension. Apart from his defensive qualities, Thiago Silva adds a leadership presence to Chelsea’s dressing room. The Brazilian has looked quite fit when playing for Chelsea this season and there is no reason why he cannot continue to play into the late thirties. Even when his physical abilities start to invariably decline...
Molde vs Arsenal: Europa League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Arsenal will look to continue their impressive campaign on the continent when they travel to face Norwegian outfit Molde in their Europa League group stage campaign on Thursday, and you can watch this plus all other Europa League games live online. [embedded content] The Gunners secured a 4-1 victory when both sides met in the first-leg earlier in the month at The Emirates Stadium, coming from behind to bag an impressive win, and they will look to stroll to another comfortable victory and bounce back from Sunday’s Premier League disappointing goalless draw with Leeds United. Arsenal currently top their Europa League group following three victories in as many games, and Molde are three points behind them. The Norwegians will fancy their chances of getting a result at home as they also seek ...
Spurs predicted XI v Ludogrets Razgrad – Bale expected to start
English Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur host Bulgarian outfit Ludogorets Razgrad in the second half of their Europa League group campaign on Thursday, and they will look to maintain their narrow lead in Group J with a win. You can watch this plus all other Europa League games live online. [embedded content] Spurs currently top their Europa League group with two wins and a draw with only a superior goal difference separating them from both Antwerp and LASK, and manager Jose Mourinho will hope his second-string team can get the job done against the minnows. Tottenham secured a 3-1 win when both teams met earlier this month, and they are favourites to bag all three points again tomorrow night. The visitors are bottom of the Europa League Group J after losing all of their three games ...
FIFA Men’s Player of the Year: Four Liverpool players and Man City star shortlisted
Four Liverpool players feature in 2020 FIFA Men’s Player of the year nominee list, while Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is in the shortlist for Best FIFA men’s coach. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane – who were simply outstanding for the Reds last season as they lifted their 19th league title – have all made it to the list. Thiago Alcantara – who joined Liverpool this summer from Bayern Munich – also finds himself among the nominees, although his achievements are based on the outstanding 2019/20 season for the German club with whom he won the Bundesliga and the Champions League. 🏆 Nominees: #TheBest FIFA Men’s Player 🇪🇸 Thiago Alcântara 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo🇧🇪 Kevin De Bruyne🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski🇸...
Lewandowski ahead of Liverpool and PSG stars in our FIFA Best POTY Rankings
Despite all the troubles of 2020, the past year of football has seen some exceptional stories. Bayern Munich dominated the scene and won the treble, Liverpool finally ended their 30-year wait for a league title, Leeds United made it back into the top flight on the 46281871th time of asking – we’ve seen it all. As is customary, individual awards are handed out at the end of the year, and arguably the most prestigious of them all is The Best FIFA Men’s Player prize. And, with the Ballon d’Or moved to 2021, it’s got even more of an edge to it. But who from the 11-man shortlist deserves the award the most? Let’s take a look. 11) Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich and Liverpool) Thiago was at the heart of Bayern’s success The former Barcelona man was a key player at the heart of Bayern’s midfield,...
Sparta Prague vs Celtic Preview: Key stats and head to head record
Celtic travel to Sparta Prague for their Europa League group game later this week and they will be under pressure to pick up a win here. The Scottish champions have been quite poor in the European competition this season and they will probably have to win their remaining three group games in order to make it to the next round of the tournament. Currently, Celtic have just one point from their first three group games and they at the bottom of Group H. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague have three points from their three group games and they will be determined to close the gap with Lille and AC Milan with a win over Celtic this week. Both teams need to improve massively in order to qualify for the knockout round of the Europa League and it remains to be seen whether the players can step up and deliver...
‘In the form of his life’ – Former Rangers boss hails 27-yr-old’s performances this season
Rangers have started the season in outstanding form this year and they finally look like a side capable of ending Celtic’s dominance in Scottish football. The Ibrox outfit have picked up 41 points from 15 league games and they are 11 points clear of Celtic in the SPL table. One of the main reasons why they have done so well in the league this year is their impressive defensive organisation. Steven Gerrard has managed to organise a water-tight back four which has conceded just three goals in 15 league games. The likes of James Tavernier, Filip Helander and Borna Barisic have been quite impressive at the back but Connor Goldson has been the standout performer in defence for Rangers. The 27-year-old Englishman has been ever-present for his side so far and he has played all 15 league games for...
Inter Milan vs Real Madrid: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Inter Milan and Real Madrid were both tipped to challenge for the top spot of the Champions League Group B after the draws for the group stages were made heading into 2020-21, but the duo have found themselves struggling for relevance in this season’s elite European competition after the first three games. [embedded content] Surprisingly, Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach and Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk are both vying for the berths for the knock-out stage, and that is worrying for the Spanish and Italian powerhouses. Inter are bottom of the group ahead of their clash with Madrid tonight following two draws and a loss, while the La Liga giants are third after a win, a draw and a loss. Both sides will be keen to secure victory at San Siro in order to boost their chances of prog...
Predicted Paris Saint-Germain XI v RB Leipzig: Neymar decision, 29-year-old recalled
Paris Saint-Germain will be determined to get their Champions League challenge back on track this week when they take on RB Leipzig at home, and you can live stream this and other Champions League games online. PSG are third in Champions League Group H at the moment with three points from three matches, three points behind leaders Manchester United and second-placed Leipzig. Thomas Tuchel’s side went down 2-1 to United at home in their opening group game and suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Leipzig away from home in Germany earlier this month. The French giants reached the final of the Champions League last season and will be determined to get their 2020-21 European campaign back on track by beating Bundesliga outfit Leipzig at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening. PSG will head into...
Report: Liverpool and Manchester United eye move for £71m winger
A host of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United are showing keen interest in signing Villarreal winger Samu Chukwueze, according to reports from The Mirror. The 21-year-old is seen as one of the brightest young talents in La Liga, and several Premier League clubs are keeping close tabs on him. The likes of Chelsea, Leicester City, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also in the hunt to sign the exciting winger who has an €80 million (£71m) release clause in his contract. Interest from Real Madrid The aforementioned Premier League clubs are likely to face strong competition from Real Madrid. According to Spanish publication, La Razon, Los Blancos are looking to sign Villarreal duo Chukwueze and his teammate Pau Torres. The youngster ha...
Dynamo Kyiv v Barcelona: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Dynamo Kyiv v Barcelona: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups – originally posted on Sportslens.com Barcelona return to Champions League action on Tuesday with a trip to Ukraine to face fellow Group G side Dynamo Kyiv, and they will hope to make it four wins in as many group games in order to remain top of their group. While manager Ronald Koeman’s side have been disappointing in the La Liga so far this season, winning just thrice in eight league games, they have been on top of their game in Europe, securing victories over Ferencvaros, Juventus and Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of the group stages campaign. Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over a second-string Dynamo Kyiv side earlier this month, and they will be keen to put in an impressive sh...
‘He could go to Newcastle’ – Former Spurs striker comments on 24-yr-old’s future at club
'He could go to Newcastle' – Former Spurs striker comments on 24-yr-old's future at club – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Tottenham player Darren Bent has claimed that Harry Winks might have to consider an exit from the London club for his own good. The 24-year-old midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham this season and he has not been a regular starter for Jose Mourinho. He has not started for Spurs in the Premier League since the end of September. Darren Bent believes that Harry Winks will have to play more often in order to keep his place in Gareth Southgate’s side for the Euros and that the midfielder could end up joining a side like Newcastle United. Speaking to Football Insider, Bent said: “I think for Harry Winks, I thin...
