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Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:24

Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season."The announcement liberated me on a personal level," he said in January.

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Mateta drills Crystal Palace ahead of Newcastle

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:14

Jean-Philippe Mateta's clever link-up play results in Crystal Palace's go-ahead goal against Newcastle in the second half at Selhurst Park.

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Diaz blasts Blades 2-1 in front of Man United

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:11

Sheffield United retakes the lead thanks to Ben Brereton Diaz's powerful finish to make it 2-1 for the Blades over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Mbappe, Dembele leave PSG poised to celebrate Ligue 1 title

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:10

Paris Saint-Germain could be confirmed as French Ligue 1 champions once again later on Wednesday after Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice in a 4-1 win at Lorient.That took Mbappe to 43 goals for the campaign in all competitions in 43 appearances, with 26 of his goals coming in Ligue 1. as-bap/mw

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Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:02

Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.

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Premier League to discuss potential salary cap

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 13:59

Premier League clubs are to discuss the potential introduction of a salary cap at their shareholders' meeting on Monday.

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Branthwaite puts Everton 1-0 in front of Liverpool

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 13:58

The Toffees take a shock, but deserved, 1-0 lead over Liverpool thanks to Jarrad Branthwaite's goal that sends Goodison Park into a frenzy.

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Slot a leading candidate to succeed Klopp

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:39

Feyenoord's Arne Slot is a leading candidate to take over as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.

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Under-pressure Erik ten Hag lashes out at ‘embarrassing’ reaction to Man Utd’s FA Cup win: ‘A disgrace’

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:36

The under-fire Manchester United manager came out fighting after criticism of his team’s performance at Wembley

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Man Utd winger Antony defends FA Cup celebration

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:35

Manchester United winger Antony responds to criticism for his celebration after the FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City.

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Glasner on 'frustrating' Holding injury and having 'fun' playing

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:28

Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Crystal Palace host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday (20:00 BST). Glasner confirmed Rob Holding has picked up a new injury and will miss Wednesday's match and said "it is something with his hamstring, so we don't know how long it will take".

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Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League latest team news and line-ups as Cole Palmer a doubt for London derby

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:28

Arsenal are set to finish above Chelsea for the second year in a row but can the Blues land a blow in the title race?

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Carlisle owners target immediate League One return

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:25

Carlisle United's owners will "go in with everything we have" as they bid to return to the third tier, says joint-owner Tom Piatak II.

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Liverpool identify Arne Slot as leading candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:22

The Feyenoord boss has now emerged as the front-runner to take charge of the Reds next season after links with Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim

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'Pride to take from Hampden despite heartbreaking Dons defeat'

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:18

No other word can sum up the feeling when Killian Phillips' penalty failed to find the back of the net on Saturday afternoon, consigning Aberdeen to another Hampden defeat to Celtic in a game that had it all. With the likes of Miovski, Duk, Clarkson, Polvara & Barron all off the park, Aberdeen’s options for penalty takers were curtailed severely and credit has to go to the likes of Angus MacDonald, Jack Milne and Ryan Duncan for stepping forward to take a penalty when the pressure was well and truly on. Duncan was especially unlucky with his penalty and he wasn’t helped by the injury to Kelle Roos that forced the Dons youngster to stand, agonisingly, waiting to take his kick.

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'There's still plenty of fight left in this lot'

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:15

None of it instigated by Luton but all of it affecting them. The outburst from Nottingham Forest at the weekend was extraordinary implying their defeat at Everton was because the VAR official was a Luton fan. The irony is Luton would have preferred a draw.

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Antony: I was provoked by Coventry players – I cupped my ears to defend my club

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:00

Manchester United’s under-fire winger Antony has defended his “heat of the moment” reaction at Wembley as Erik ten Hag claimed his £85 million signing was responding to “provocation” from Coventry players.

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'Villa will work to get better and better'

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 08:39

Aston Villa will work to get "better and better" says Unai Emery after the Spaniard signed a contract extension to stay Villa Park until 2027. Emery has led Villa to fourth place in the Premier League and to a Europa Conference League semi-final where they will face Olympiakos. "We are enjoying our way together with Villa fans, the club owners, management and this great group of players that we are proud of," said Emery after signing his deal.

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'Inter close to perfect in Serie A title success'

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 08:37

Inter's Serie A title win proves good recruitment does not always mean expensive recruitment, says Mina Rzouki.

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Howe warns of 'cost' should Wilson leave

Yahoo World Soccer - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 08:36

Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's owners it would be costly to replace Callum Wilson if he were to leave this summer. Wilson, who has only managed 22 appearances this term, is still deeply admired by a manager who also worked with him at Bournemouth. "It's undoubted how I feel about Callum, how I feel about his qualities and what he can offer the team," Howe said.

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