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League leaders Arsenal lose at Villa Park after a goal in the very last second
Arsenal have suffered a last-gasp defeat away to Aston Villa. Substitute Emiliano Buendía smashed in the 2-1 in the very last second of the match, after a spectacular goalmouth scramble.
Reward at last after nominations: De Ligt receives prestigious award from Man Utd
Matthijs de Ligt has received a fine reward for the strong month he has had at Manchester United. The Netherlands international has been named the club’s Player of the Month for the first time since his arrival at Old Trafford.
Match-fixing scandal in Turkish football
The Turkish judiciary has launched one of the biggest match-fixing crackdowns in the country’s history, ordering the detention of 46 people, including 29 footballers, club presidents and referees, over alleged manipulation of results and illegal betting.
Yaya Toure tears into evil Guardiola
Yaya Toure goes on the attack again against Pep Guardiola, the coach he worked with at Barcelona and Manchester City.
Kompany announces Davies comeback
In March, Alphonso Davies tore his cruciate ligament while playing for Canada. He is now expected to get his first minutes of action again later this year, but not yet on Saturday in the Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart.
The sacrifice of Lamine at Barça
Lamine Yamal is evolving from a pure attacking talent into a complete winger at Barcelona. Under Hansi Flick he has hugely improved his defensive work and pressing, while still leading the league in dribbles, assists and final passes, confirming his status as one of the most decisive young players in world football.
Neymar helps Santos in the relegation battle with his first hat-trick since 2022
Neymar scored his first hat-trick in three years in the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Thanks to the goals of their 33-year-old star player, Santos beat relegation strugglers Juventude and are now virtually certain of staying in Brazil’s top flight.
Yamal is fouled in 90 percent of cases but wants to keep going
Hansi Flick heaps praise on 18-year-old Lamine Yamal ahead of Barcelona’s trip to Betis, highlighting his defensive work, attacking impact and fearless mentality, with seven goals and eight assists already this season.
Slot responds to Salah’s reserve role and the battle for Gakpo’s place at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah’s role as a substitute at Liverpool is currently a much discussed topic in England. The experienced Egyptian has been dropped from the starting line up for two games in a row, but he still has an influential role at the Reds.
Mbappé is on his way to making history, just as Ronaldo did
Xabi Alonso believes Kylian Mbappé is on track to make history at Real Madrid just like Cristiano Ronaldo, praising the French forward’s ambition, numbers and leadership while stressing that both stars are exceptional in their own unique way.