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Xabi Alonso confirms he will remain as Bayer Leverkusen head coach next season
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will remain as Bayer Leverkusen head coach next season, ending speculation he could succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager this summer.
Second source confirms Neymar Junior desire to return to Barcelona
Brazilian forward Neymar Junior has been linked with Barcelona almost incessantly over the last five years, and especially since Joan Laporta returned to the presidency. Last summer Laporta and Deco confirmed that they discussed a deal for Neymar, but the 32-year-old is still keen on finding his way back to the Catalan capital.
John Stones and Kyle Walker to miss Manchester City clash with Arsenal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that key defensive duo Kyle Walker and John Stones will miss Sunday’s title showdown with Arsenal.
These Things Happen
Real Madrid to tie down 25-year-old starter to new deal in rapid fashion
Real Madrid are expected to reach a new deal for Ukraine international Andriy Lunin in double-quick fashion, according to the latest in the Spanish capital.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Harry Kane set to return for Der Klassiker
Bayern Munich are unbeaten in the last 11 Der Klassiker clashes against Borussia Dortmund, including a 4-0 win earlier this season that saw Harry Kane score a hat-trick.
Fabregas lauds ‘complete’ Gunners star ahead of title showdown against Man City
Cesc Fabregas has heaped praise on one Arsenal player ahead of their title showdown against Manchester City.
Barcelona will ‘help’ defender to find new team this summer
Barcelona are planning to sell or rescind the contract of Inigo Martinez this summer, according to the latest reports coming out of the Catalan capital. Martinez arrived on a free from Athletic Club last summer, but has only been registered for one year.
Real Madrid pre-Athletic Club injury update: Camavinga, Bellingham
Los Blancos trained as normal ahead of the crucial LaLiga game against Basque opponents, Athletic Club.
Barcelona star suffers major injury worry 24 hours before Las Palmas clash
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s return to the Barcelona line-up has coincided with their upturn in form over the last two months. Since replacing Inaki Pena in February after recovering from back injury, the German goalkeeper has not lost in any of the eight matches he has played for the Catalan giants.
Manchester City’s John Stones and Kyle Walker injured and out against Arsenal
Pep Guardiola confirmed that the two players will miss City’s title race tie against Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta facing transfer dilemma with decision on red-hot loan star
Arsenal are braced for interest in Mika Biereth this summer in the wake of the striker’s impressive loan spell with Sturm Graz in Austria – leaving Mikel Arteta with a decision to make.
Real Madrid star returns to full training after injury scare
Real Madrid have suffered more than their fair share of injury problems this season, and there was fears that they would have to deal with another issue, after Eduardo Camavinga was forced off during the first half of France’s friendly victory over Chile during the international break.
Former Arsenal & Man City player Clichy revealed three players who changed PL
Former Arsenal and Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy has revealed the three players who he believes have had the greatest impact on the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp welcomes Spanish manager Fernando Torres into Liverpool training
Liverpool are into the home straight of a tense title race in the Premier League, and Atletico Madrid are hoping to pick up some tips from Jurgen Klopp. Under-19s coach Fernando Torres will have the chance to do so this week.
Football rumours: Manchester United join the pursuit of Dani Olmo
Manchester United are the latest club to chase Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, 25, according to the Daily Mail. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are also tracking the RB Leipzig player, who has a £52million release clause.
Real Madrid won’t pay €15m to sign young Brazilian defender this summer
Real Madrid are in store for a very big summer. Kylian Mbappe is expected to finally arrive from Paris Saint-Germain, with an agreement expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Alphonso Davies also looks primed to arrive, with Los Blancos likely to enter into negotiations with Bayern Munich in the very near future.
Barca injury update: Xavi calms Ter Stegen fears, Christensen misses training
Barcelona’s German goalkeeper went down in training ahead of Barcelona’s LaLiga game against Las Palmas.
What They Say
Jack Grealish heaps praise on two Arsenal players
Jack Grealish has heaped praise on two Arsenal players ahead of Manchester City’s clash with the Gunners.
Roy Keane tells Gary Neville ‘you’re getting kidded’
Roy Keane has insisted Arsenal cannot beat Manchester City in their crunch clash this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp admits he ‘understands’ Xabi Alonso’s decision
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he understands Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.
Claudio Pizarro interview: Playing for Guardiola, being ‘coached’ by Xabi Alonso
Does it make Claudio Pizarro feel old now that his former Bayern Munich team-mate Xabi Alonso is on the brink of taking Bayer Leverkusen to the title? “I have no problem with that,” he tells Sky Sports. “I have had many coaches who were younger than me!”
Fixtures of the Day
EPL
Brentford VS Manchester United 2024/3/30 20:00 UTC
Chelsea VS Burnley 2024/3/30 15:00 UTC
La Liga
Barcelona VS Las Palmas 2024/3/30 20:00 UTC
Serie A
Napoli VS Atalanta 2024/3/29 11:30 UTC
Fiorentina VS Milan 2024/3/30 19:45 UTC
Bundesliga
Bayern Munich VS Borussia Dortmund 2024/3/29 17:30 UTC
Bayer Leverkusen VS Hoffenheim 2024/3/29 14:30 UTC
Saudi PL
Al Nassr FC VS Al-Tai 2024/3/30 19:00 UTC
MLS
Inter Miami CF VS New York City 2024/3/30 23:30 UTC
