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Liverpool linked with Leeds’ striker + two others in search for next Firmino
Liverpool ended the previous campaign on a high note with five successive victories, which saw them finish in the top four of the Premier League. It was far from an achievement for the Merseyside outfit, who had outclassed Manchester City to the league title just 12 months ago. Injuries to key defenders hampered their season, but they were also disappointing from an attacking point of view over the entire campaign. Mohamed Salah starred with 22 goals, but he was not complemented sufficiently by his regular partners in Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Both found form in the final weeks of the season, but there is room for improvement as the Reds look to challenge for the title next term. A centre-forward could be a priority for Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Firmino scoring just nine goals from 4...
Why £40m star should reject Arsenal and Villa, Hammers are an ideal fit
Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia has been heavily linked with a move away from Carrow Road this summer. Arsenal and Aston Villa have both submitted offers of more than £30 million for the 24-year-old following his impressive performances in the Championship last season. Buendia, who is valued by the club at £40m, bagged 15 goals and 17 assists as the Canaries secured an immediate return to the Premier League. SL View It is little wonder that Buendia has been attracting attention from elsewhere, and he undoubtedly has a big decision to make this summer. However, it is debatable whether Arsenal or Aston Villa would be sensible destinations for the Argentinian playmaker. The Gunners are well stocked for attacking options, with Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Nicolas Pepe all capable...
Mayo Infused MLB Announcer Called Out For Racist Joke About Black Player’s Durag
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Norm Hall / Getty An Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster is in hot water after an attempted joke about a New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s durag failed to land. The insensitive quip instead came off as culturally out of touch and arguably racist. During Tuesday’s game (June 1) between the Diamondbacks and the Mets, a close up camera shot showed Stroman on the mound with a durag peeking out from underneath his baseball cap during the 4th inning. Arizona announcer Bob Brenley’s noticed the ethnic headwear, which prompted his caucazoid instincts to suddenly kick in saying: “Pretty sure that’s the same du-rag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets.” Stroman was not asked about the comment in his postgame but he has addressed the mat...
Euro 2020 Fixtures & Results | Full Euro 2020 Schedule & Dates
Here are all Euro 2020 fixtures – you’ll see the full Euro 2020 schedule below, including all the relevant dates and venues. We will also be updating this page regularly with the latest results. Euro 2020 Fixtures: Group Stages Friday, June 11Group A: Turkey v Italy (8pm, Stadio Olimpico) Saturday, June 12Group A: Wales v Switzerland (2pm, Olympic Stadium)Group B: Denmark v Finland (5pm, Parken Stadium)Group B: Belgium v Russia (9pm, Krestovsky Stadium) Sunday, June 13Group D: England v Croatia (2pm, Wembley Stadium)Group C: Austria v North Macedonia (5pm, Arena Nationala)Group C: Netherlands v Ukraine (8pm, Johan Cruyff Arena) Monday, June 14Group D: Scotland v Czech Republic (2pm, Hampden Park)Group E: Poland v Slovakia (5pm, Krestovsky Stadium)Group E: Spain v Sweden (8pm, Estadio de La...
Euro 2020 ticket guide: How you can still buy tickets for the tournament
Euro 2020 is fast approaching, with just over a week until the first game kicks off. And yet, it is not too late to get yourself a ticket to the event. You might be wondering how this is possible, given that they went on sale months before the tournament was set to begin. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the tournament by a year, as well as forcing some of the venues to be changed, many ticket-holders are now unable to go, leaving some still on the market. Dublin (Republic of Ireland) and Bilbao (Spain) were both set to host a selection of games but had to pull out due to the pandemic. In their place, Seville (Spain) and Saint Petersburg (Russia) have been awarded the extra games. Suggested Article: Euro 2020 Venues. Earlier this month, the tickets for the games in Sevilla and ...
Euro 2020 Stadiums | Euro 2020 Host Cities & Venues
Euro 2020 will be hosted across 11 stadiums in 11 different cities across Europe. Below, we look at all Euro 2020 stadiums, which games they host and key facts about the Euro 2020 venues and host cities. Glasgow — Hampden Park The 52,500-capacity arena was the largest soccer stadium in the world until the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro opened in 1950. Hampden Park, usually home to the Scottish national team, will host three group games and a round of 16 match at Euro 2020, although Scotland’s game against England will take place at Wembley. Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen have lost European Cup finals here. Budapest — Ferenc Puskas Stadium The stadium, named after one of Hungary’s best soccer players, is where the Hungarian national soccer team plays most of its home games. In re...
Euro 2020 Groups | Euro 2020 Teams & Stats
Here are all eight Euro 2020 Groups – each team name links to that team’s Euro 2020 squad page. You will also see all Euro 2020 group league tables below, as well as the form table for this year’s European championships. Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, SwitzerlandGroup B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, RussiaGroup C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North MacedoniaGroup D: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech RepublicGroup E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, SlovakiaGroup F: Hungary, Portugal, France, Germany Euro 2020 League Tables Euro 2020 Team Form More Euro 2020 Resources Latest Euro 2020 NewsEuro 2020 Fixtures & ResultsEuro 2020 SquadsEuro 2020 Live StreamingAll past European Championship Winners You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating sho...
Turkey Euro 2020 Squad – Hakan Calhanoglu and Lille trio headline the team
Turkey’s Euro 2020 squad was announced on the deadline day as Senol Gunes’ men managed to qualify for back-to-back tournaments for only the second time in the country’s history. The Crescent-Stars did a fine job in the qualifying series, finishing runners-up to France in Group H, four points clear of third-placed Iceland with a single loss from ten games. Everton loanee Cenk Tosun, who finished the qualifying campaign as Turkey’s top scorer with five goals, has not made the final squad due to injury. However, Gunes can rely on in-form Lille striker Burak Yilmaz to should the scoring burden following the experienced striker’s impressive Ligue 1 season. Yilmaz’s most notable companions in the final third are Leicester City’s Cengiz Under and Getafe marksman Enes Unal. Even though Under exper...
Liverpool leading the race to sign 24-yr-old ace this summer, two other PL rivals keen
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer. According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, the Merseyside outfit are now leading the race for the Brazilian winger. Manchester United and Manchester City are also keeping tabs on the 24-year-old. Leeds are not keen on selling Raphinha, but the Reds will hope to convince them to change their stance with a lucrative offer. Confirmed. Liverpool lead the race for #Raphinha but also Manchester United and Manchester City are following the winger. Not a simple deal cause Leeds want to keep him. #LFC #LUFC #MUFC #MCFC @tvdellosport https://t.co/Pj7ziC5apy — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) June 3, 2021 SL View: Would be a Jota-esque signing for the Reds There is no doubt that Jurgen Klopp needs more depth in ...
Aston Villa submit offer for 24-yr-old target with 32 goal contributions last season
Arsenal and Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia over the past few weeks. According to the Sun, both Premier League clubs have submitted offers of over £30 million for the Argentinian. Buendia was in exceptional form in the Championship this past season, helping Norwich secure promotion back to the top flight. SL View: Ideal long-term signing for both clubs Villa and Arsenal need additional creativity in their squads, and Buendia could be an ideal acquisition for either club. The Midlands club have been overly reliant on Jack Grealish, and Buendia could share the workload with the England international. The 24-year-old could also be a useful replacement for Martin Odegaard at Arsenal, with the Norwegian unlikely to agree a permanent dea...
West Ham very interested in 23-yr-old ace, but face competition from PL giants
Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Italian club this summer. According to La Nazione (via Fiorentina.it), West Ham United are very interested in signing the Serbian star. Manchester United and Juventus have also been monitoring the 23-year-old over the past few months. SL View: Ideal partner at the back for Maguire or Diop? Milenkovic was a key player for Fiorentina last season and has the potential to develop into a reliable central defender for either of the Premier League clubs. United and West Ham need to improve their defensive options in the summer, and the Serbian seems like an ideal fit. The Red Devils need a quality long term partner for Harry Maguire, while West Ham must find an upgrade on Craig Dawson. Milenkovic has ...
PSG open talks with Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo
Paris Saint-Germain have made a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, reports Spanish publication AS. Ronaldo has been at Juventus for three seasons now, signing for €100 million from Real Madrid in 2018. It was hoped that his arrival would be the final piece in the puzzle as the Bianconeri looked to win the Champions League for the first time since 1996. However, this has not worked out, and they have failed to get past the quarter-finals in that time frame. Ronaldo has continued to score goals in Italy Despite this, Ronaldo has continued to produce the goals. In his 133 appearances in Turin, the Portuguese has netted 101 goals, winning the Serie A Golden Boot last season. His goals have helped the club to two league titles and a Coppa Italia. Juventus have just re-appointed former manager Massimil...
