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Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways late on Wednesday night, America MG will welcome Chapecoense to the Arena Independencia.

Starting with the hosts, while America MG might still have their sights set on securing an immediate Serie A return this season, the Rabbits have gained a recent reputation as a stalemate specialist. Last seen over the weekend playing out a 1-1 draw away at Novorizontino, they have now been forced to settle for a single point in five of their previous six second-tier appearances. Nevertheless, pencilled in as a standout contender to widen their advantage in the top-four chase, America MG will be excited by their continued success on home soil. Including a thumping 3-1 win when they welcom…

Emma Hayes Chelsea departure could offer a window of opportunity for their Women s Super League rivals in 2024-25, says Manchester United coach Marc Skinner.

Hayes left Chelsea to take up her new role in charge of the United States national team in May, then led them to a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024.

Chelsea won seven WSL titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups in 12 years under Hayes, also winning the most games (145), scoring the most goals (525) and earning the most points (462) in the WSL throughout her reign.

Sonia Bompastor, who led Lyon to the Champions League crown in 2021-22 after twice winning the competition as a player, has taken the reins ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, which begins on Friday, September 20, with the Blues …

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Real Sociedad and Mallorca are set to clash in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Reale Arena on Tuesday night, both vying for a spot in the final.

With the first leg ending in a tightly contested 0-0 draw on February 6th, the tie hangs in the balance. However, the two teams have faced each other since then, with Real Sociedad emerging victorious with a 2-1 win in La Liga on February 18th.

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Real Sociedad, somewhat surprisingly, have only clinched the Copa del Rey trophy on two previous occasions, securing victories in 1987 and 2020, while also making appearances in four other finals.

Their quest for a first-leg advantage in the recent clash at Mallorca early this month ended in a goalle…

The Arsenal goalkeeper has stormed through the ranks at the Emirates, and will get his first taste of international competitive action in Warsaw.

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Over the years, Poland has become renowned for blooding men to stand between the sticks and it is a tradition that still carries on through to today. Arguably the most well-known Polish keeper in England, especially to the older generation, would be Jan Tomaszewski; the man Brian Clough labelled a clown before he proceeded to deny the Three Lions a spot at World Cup 1974 almost singlehandedly.

In more recent years, Jerzy Dudek and Artur Boruc will be remembered for their time minding the nets at Liverpool and Celtic respectively; and while both ?ukasz Fabia?ski and Tomasz Kuszczak are constantl…

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool have taken a first step towards glory after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City.

A 2-0 win over Wolves at Anfield on Sunday was not enough to give the Reds a first league triumph in 29 years, with City ending a gripping title race on top by a single point after beating Brighton and Hove Albion 4-1.

Liverpool finished the 2018-19 top-flight season having lost only once, at the Etihad Stadium, while their tally of 97 points is the most any team has ever managed except for Pep Guardiola s City in the past two seasons.

Manager Klopp does not think he could have asked for any more from his players, but he is confident they can get even better next term.

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Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has hinted at Robert Lewandowski joining the club on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Lewandowski – who scored 36 goals in 49 comptetitive appearances for Dortmund last season – has been regularly linked with a switch to UEFA Champions League winners Bayern in recent months.

Bayern, who also won the Bundesliga title last season and the DFB Pokal in a historic treble, have failed to land their man though, with the 24-year-old now likely to remain at his club until his contract expires in a year s time.

Dortmund have already lost star midfielder Mario Goetze to Bayern this year and they are refusing to do business with the Bavarians in a bid to keep their own title aspirations alive.

When quizzed about the p…

Lamine Yamal must appreciate the reality of rough treatment by opponents at Euro 2024, so says Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente, ahead of Tuesday s last-four meeting with France.

The 16-year-old has impressed for La Roja in Germany, assisting three goals as Spain have won all five of their matches at the tournament.

No Spanish player has ever registered more assists at a single European Championship tournament, while Yamal has created 14 chances – the most at a major competition for Spain since Xavi s 25 at Euro 2012.

Yet Spain have been somewhat frustrated by tactics from the opposition to stop Yamal and wing partner Nico Williams, with repeated calls for more protection of their players.

Yamal has only won four free-kicks at this tournament, however…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his Premier League leaders not to let their focus wander as they begin 2016 against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Wenger s men top the table on goal difference from Leicester City and head into the new year on the back of an impressive 2015, which has seen them win the most points (81) and matches (25) in the division.

Arsenal have been top four times going into the new year during the Premier League era but have closed out their title challenge on just one of those occasions in 2002.

Being top on goal difference doesn t make a big difference, it is just down to how well you play, Wenger said.  Your performances dictate all that and you have to be guided by your performances.

After that it is reassuring to…

Jack Grealish said his omission from England s Euro 2024 squad was the most difficult thing I ve ever had to deal with .

Grealish was left out by Gareth Southgate, despite having been a regular in England s set-up since 2021.

The playmaker, who joined City from Aston Villa for £100million after helping England reach the final of Euro 2020, endured a stop-start campaign for Pep Guardiola s team in 2023-24.

Grealish scored three goals and set up a further three in 36 appearances in all competitions for City last season, but injuries and a loss of form meant he often had to settle for a cameo role.

But after missing out on Euro 2024, the 28-year-old has additional motivation to get back to his best.

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The holidays are hectic enough for most folks and with COVID pushing around the NFL betting schedule, the Washington Football Team finds itself on the road for the second time this week when it visits the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday Night Football.

Washington was forced to play at Philadelphia on Tuesday due to an outbreak bumping their original Sunday slot, and the quick turnaround doesn’t help a roster plagued with injuries on both sides of the ball – a big reason why Dallas is a 10-point home favorite.

Here are our free NFL picks and predictions for Washington at Dallas on December 26.

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