Sevilla sat deep, often playing with five at the back, and it proved effective as Barcelona saw lots of the ball but failed to create many clear-cut opportunities. Messi's free-kick was the closest they came, and Luis Suarez' first-time strike almost sneaked in minutes before full-time, but Sevilla had bursts of attacking promise - Ocampos and Munir El Haddadi forcing two smart saves from Ter Stegen from close range in the first half.
Temporary concussion subs would go some way to fixing this. It gives everyone time to do their jobs properly – a player can potentially recover if they're just winded while being checked out at length, a doctor can do their job without time pressure, a team does not suffer due to lack of numbers. If the player is not concussed, they can return to the fray, the sub can return to the sidelines.
It was a frustrating match for United, who started the game badly, but Solskjaer said his team couldn’t be unhappy about an away draw. He said: “It was a game with difficult conditions out there. It’s almost like an Astroturf – it was bouncing. The ball is very very quick and lively, so anything can happen and we got the away goal – a very very good goal, individual goal.
The Daily Mirror say the idea of him joining former team-mates Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin as ambassadors is being discussed at Old Trafford and would be a boost for the current club hierarchy. Paper Round’s view: Ole Gunner Solskjaer has not been shy of mentioning United’s great history, and bringing Cantona back would another link to the past.
Read the full story Rakitic to remain at Barcelona Ivan Rakitic is set to stay at Barcelona after the January transfer window, despite plenty of rumours regarding his unhappiness at Camp Nou this season. The Mail have reported that the Croatian international has decided to stay and fight for his place at the club after starting the last four matches for the Catalan club.
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Their behaviour is in contrast to that of the two Manchester clubs, neither of whom have sought to use the furlough scheme - with United confirming they would continue to pay all matchday staff during the crisis while the players have donated 30 percent of their wages to the NHS and City confirmed that they would not be furloughing any staff.
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By making a general assertion about the responsibility of players in the recent sacking of Valverde and by not naming names, he said Abidal was effectively tarring everyone with the same brush. Actually, the truth is Messi wanted Valverde to stay but did not get his way. I don't know what went through his head when he said what he said but I responded because I felt attacked," said Messi who reacted as a hurt person but also as a captain.
Once I made the decision, I flew out of Manchester airport to go on pre-season tour in the far east. On the way to the airport, I rang Sir Alex, no answer. I didn't want to leave him a message so I rang him again, but the third time I had to leave a message because he wasn't answering. I left a message and, no surprise, I never got a call back. Here are Shearer's three classic matches. Newcastle 5-0 Man Utd20 October 1996 Despite the victory early in the season, Newcastle lost out on the Premier League title to Manchester UnitedKeegan's side had been beaten to the title by United in the previous season but they gained revenge in stunning fashion by thrashing their rivals at St James' Park.
Champions League Napoli Genk. The owners are noble dryers, will anybody immediately remember when they last participated in the game, where a big score was recorded? Genk also had those goals, I don’t take into account the internal championship about Europe, where they play with teams whose names you won’t say the first time. Napoli, of course, will win, while a draw will be enough for her, I think 2 or 3 will roll and calm down. Genk clearly doesn’t shine anything, but it’s also a shame, what’s the point, in the end, you need to fly off a couple of goals with a good team and consider the mission compliant. Good luck everyone.
Forrest chips in, and as does Jullien from the back. The mentality, quality and application is evident across the squad as they chalk up win after win. You could argue numerous cases but McGregor stood out in this game. His contribution is often overlooked but he is a top operator who offers so much, capped with another goal in what turned into a rout. Relentlessness and hunger' - reaction Media playback is not supported on this device 'Title race could flip at any time' - Celtic boss Lennon Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "I couldn't have asked for any more from the team.
They have four clean sheets in 10 matches ahead of this clash and seven of their last 10 matches have produced over 2. Monterrey have scored two or more goals in seven of their last 10 matches and they are unbeaten in the last six away matches. They have managed just three clean sheets in their last 13 away matches.
Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage players took a knee during the national anthem as the National Women's Soccer League began on Saturday. The players also wore T-shirts reading "Black Lives Matter" before kick-off. The teams said it was to protest against "racial injustice, police brutality and systemic racism against black people and people of colour". Ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the US anthem in 2016 in protest against racial injustice.
In terms of level and level, FC Orkelljunga completely outperformed IFK Osby. While FC Orkelljunga are the club playing in the Swedish 4th division and they always maintain their achievements in the top 4 of the tournament. Despite being a semi-professional Swedish team, FC Orkelljunga maintains a regular training regime before entering the 2020 season. Across the field, IFK Osby are not rivals of the same level as they are only amateur clubs. Looking at the current list, most IFK Osby players own a major job unrelated to football. Still know tonight's confrontation is just a friendly match without a penalty, but due to the level of difference between the two teams
Everyone could see just how attacking minded Slavia Prague can be as this season they made it in the Champions League group stage where they drew away at Inter or Barcelona but at home lost all their games and exited the competition on 4th place not good enough even for an Europa League place but a really solid side. They played 2 games in this competition and drew 3-3 with another Danish club Aarhus, lost on penalties while they won 3-1 with Valerenga finishing 2nd their group and they were both high scoring games even with over 3.5 goals being scored.
The visitors have lost their last three matches overall, while they’ve been beaten in 11 matches this term. SPAL come here having lost their two trips to this ground in Serie A, while we are going for a hat-trick for the hosts. SPAL have failed to score in six of their eight trips this term and that should see them fall to a Torino team who are in scoring form. We think the hosts are good value for the victory in this one.
Football has to be more conscious than ever with regards to its image, PR and communications," says former Football Association director of communications Adrian Bevington: "I don't think it would look particularly good on any club that starts spending big money on the back of this crisis. A multi-billion pounds industry going cap in hand to the tax payer has not gone down well with the public and I genuinely believe football has to ensure it is getting the mood of the nation right in the big decisions it takes.
This will be match with plenty of goals, at least I think so, and I will bet on that option, what is very real. So, Vitesse is team who is after 4-2 win at home, lost in last two duels in league, 1-2 and 3-4. Generally, this team is playing very efficient and I believe that they will be on same level and this time. Twente, on the other side is team who is also lost last two matches in league, and same, it was efficient, 1-2 and 2-3. Of course, after this results, over is ok to try and I will try.
Watford is in amazing form right now and have won all 3 of their home matches under their new coach Nigel Pearson. He took took over and changed the body language of the team wholly. Watford have also won their last 7 FA Cup matches in front of their own fans. In contrast, Tranmere is in very bad form anf coming from a defeat against Coventry by 4-1 goals. They were also thrashed 7-0 by Tottenham at this stage of the competition last year and this is likely to be a similarly one-sided contest. I expect Watford to score at least 3 goals.
I must admit over the seven years there were moments where I doubted this was going to happen," Beckham said. There were many frustrations. But there wasn't a moment where I was going to walk away even though there were times it seemed this was not going to happen. There never was one moment when I thought Miami was not the right place.
Discussions have started about fans attending Premier League matches again, says chief executive Richard Masters. The English top flight restarts on Wednesday after a 100-day break because of the coronavirus pandemic with fixtures played behind closed doors. Masters did not put a timeframe on a return of fans to stadiums but said talks had begun with the government. The Premier League is back but it won't be fully back until we get those fans back inside the stadium," he said.
I was playing in Sam Kerr's place so I've got to fill her boots and keep them warm for her coming back. After my injury in the summer, it took me a while getting over it and in terms of getting over the World Cup, it took a bigger toll on me than I thought it would. It's about getting myself up and getting my recovery and everything off the pitch right because I think that's where I fell down a little.
They are now unbeaten in nine in all competitions, progressing nicely in two cups and with a good chance at earning a Champions League qualifying place. With new signing Bruno Fernandes proving to be an instant success and Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba due to return to the team before the end of the season, the future is starting to look encouraging for this team.
There wasn't much in that at all, but that is probably the correct call. He was a hair beyond the last man! Chalked off! 60’ Big chance for Benzema! That was the best opportunity the Real Madrid striker has had this evening! Isco played the cross into Benzema, but his shot was tame and Masip made the comfortable save.
We had a lot of crosses and chances, and the conclusion is that we deserved the victory. Hull City boss Grant McCann told BBC Radio Humberside:"I thought it was harsh and cruel but I'm not interested in hard luck stories. We thought we had scored and then 20 seconds later it was in our net at the other end. I was very pleased with the performance. We wanted to play through their press and I thought we did that.
The 34-year-old ex-England and Manchester United captain, who made his debut for the Midlands club earlier this month after returning from a playing stint in the United States, cleverly chipped in a 55th minute penalty for the lead. I'm always nervous before penalties. I've never done that (a Panenka-style penalty) in my career," he told Sky Sports.
Having forged something of a reputation as Europa League specialists, Sevilla once again look amongst the front runners to lift it come the end of the season. Thus far, the Spaniards have been faultless in the competition, making this trip to Cyprus with 5 win from 5 in the group behind them.
The runaway Premier League leaders will watch the first game of the Club World Cup last four at the Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium, between Brazilian’s Flamengo and Asian champions Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia before rushing back to their hotel. It’s good. Tomorrow night we start with watching the other semi-final live in the stadium, I think it should be possible.
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Marcello is better than their rival in this competition, and have only one losing match, comparing to three of the home side. however, it can be very close match, with a lot of fight in the mid of the line, where both teams are having a lot of players. Host does not have draw in the competition, and away side would be ok to win a point from this visit.
Italy has also been front and centre this season with Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku and Brescia's Mario Balotelli being targeted by rival fans during Serie A matches. In a separate ruling, FIFA ordered Indonesia to play one match behind closed doors without fans and fined the country's soccer association 200,000 Swiss francs over security failings during a World Cup qualifier with Malaysia last month.
I feel good as I take all the necessary measures and I discipline to the doctors' instructions. I strongly advise all my fellow citizens to do the same. I wish all a quick recovery. Marinakis was at Forest's City Ground for the 3-0 defeat to Millwall on Friday and reportedly met with the squad. Mr Marinakis was diagnosed after showing the first symptoms on his return to Greece yesterday afternoon.
And yet, with a run of 10 games unbeaten and the addition of an operator who looks a genuine class act in Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, Solskjaer now at least has the opportunity to clear away some of the doubts come season's end. United have a favourable draw against Austrians LASK in the last 16 of the Europa League, travel to Premier League strugglers Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-final and now stand only three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League and five behind Leicester City in third.
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Southampton striker Danny Ings on BBC Match of the Day: "I am just happy to be scoring goals for the team. You saw today, the team do their best to provide the chances, they work so hard behind me I feel there is a little bit more pressure to put them away. After hitting the bar twice I thought maybe it wasn't my day but we all stuck in there and I thought we deserved to win. How we have been over Christmas and since then has been massive for us and the club moving forward and long may it continue.
Marcel Schmelzer replaces Jadon Sancho. Posted at 90' Offside, Hertha Berlin. Thomas Kraft tries a through ball, but Salomon Kalou is caught offside. Posted at 88' Offside, Hertha Berlin. Karim Rekik tries a through ball, but Dedryck Boyata is caught offside. Posted at 88' Foul by Axel Witsel (Borussia Dortmund).
Both sides are headed for the exit in the tournament but going to this game, it looks bad for Rosenborg. They have not won any of their last 11 Europa League matches. In this season’s competition, they have lost all five and they head to this game with four losses in five away matches in Europa League. PSV have a good run in Europa League at home; they are unbeaten in the last four, drawing two and winning two. On the back of their home form in the competition, compared to Rosenborg’s we will go for a PSV win. PSV have three clean sheets in four home matches in the competition and Rosenborg have failed to score in four of five away. Also Rosenborg have conceded two or more in four of their last five away matches and based on this, we will go for a 2-0 win for the home team.
With that in mind, we’re also comfortable in predicting the under 2.5 goal line will see a winner at the given odds. Adelaide haven’t given much away in the past couple of weeks and with Melbourne Victory struggling in front of goal in recent weeks, this one shouldn’t see many goals. The goal line hasn’t been beaten in this fixture in the last three games and there has only been one draw in the last 11 meetings between the two sides. A slender victory for the hosts and an unharmed goal line look to be good shouts for this weekend.
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You look at their midfield, and they do not frighten anyone. I know they are without Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay because of injury, but where is the drive going to come from? Where is the guile? Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Manchester United United are too easy to play against. They have got some talented players up front but they cannot do anything if they are starved of service - you could have Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law up there, but they cannot play without the ball.
With football halted across the globe, however, FIFA is aware that it may well have to deal with a series of different agreements and possible complaints, and its guidelines urge any cuts to be "proportionate". FIFA's Coronavirus working group met last week and agreed on a wide range of issues, summarised in the document, including that player contracts due to run out in June should be extended to the end of any resumed season.
Ultimately, although Hartlepool are the bigger name of the two, Barrow have been several levels above them and all other sides in the National League this season. The visitors are a consistently impressive and powerful outfit and their prospects look very bright coming into Saturday;s game.
Paper Round's view: It was surprising to see Van de Beek stay at Ajax last summer. The Netherlands international enjoyed a successful season for the Eredivisie side and his name was being touted across Europe's elite clubs but Ajax managed to keep a handful of their highly-rated stars and manager Erik ten Hag.
All of Inter Milan's defeats this season have come against top-quality opposition. That's a sign that they are a world-class team that can only be defeated by another world-class team. It's also one of the reasons they have a reputation for choking. Until they secure a statement victory, that reputation is going to stick. We don't see a statement victory on the cards here, only a routine one. Back Juventus.
AFC Champions League games scheduled to be hosted by Iranian sides Shahr Khodro (against Bahrain's Riffa) and Esteghlal (against Kuwait SC) on Tuesday had been postponed and would be moved to the United Arab Emirates after several governments issuing travel warnings for Iran. To help facilitate the switch to neutral venues, which has been approved by the relevant AFC committees, the AFC will now reschedule the games to January 25, 2020 in the United Arab Emirates," the AFC said in a statement.
City have won all seven of their subsequent meetings, usually pretty comfortably, and victory number eight is the outcome I am going with. City know they are going to finish second in the Premier League, and they also know they are back in next season's Champions League too, so they are in good shape for the challenges that lie ahead of them. I've already backed to United to go on and lift the FA Cup but City clearly have a great chance of winning that again to go with this season's Carabao Cup.
GMT unless stated): Saturday, Feb. Leicester City v Chelsea (1230) *Chelsea have failed to beat Leicester in their last four league meetings. Three of the last five league games between the teams have ended in draws, including two goalless ones. Third-placed Leicester ended a run of two defeats with a 4-1 win over West Ham United last time out while Chelsea were held 2-2 by Arsenal after losing 1-0 at Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, Charlton are aiming to end a five-game winless run here. Their recent trips have taken them to the likes of West Brom and Fulham, but this visit to a fellow Championship newcomer seems like an opportunity for the visitors.
And as happy as they were to end a four-game losing streak, Mark Warburton's team will be frustrated not to have claimed three points rather than one. Rangers created - and wasted - the best chances, with Jordan Hugill and Bright Osayi-Samuel the biggest culprits. Swansea are left without a win in four games, although they were grateful for this point after failing to land a shot on target.
