Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future. I made my plan to retire at the end of this season clear to the board, before the global health crisis we are now experiencing. The club is in safe hands with Stan and Josh, the board and the executive team. I know Arsenal will emerge strongly from this situation and I look forward, like all our supporters around the world, to seeing the team in action as soon as possible.
All this was topped by one of the great counter-attacking Champions League goals, just after the hour, to send United to the final. Ronaldo met Nemanja Vidic's clearance deep inside his own half with a piece of genius, a flick to Park, who then released Wayne Rooney. The Portuguese then set off at lightning speed, leaving Johan Djourou trailing, and was in the perfect position to steer a right-foot finish high past Almunia.
Both teams will be missing big defensive players for Saturday's game. We feel that this may create an even more open game. We expect both teams to struggle more defensively due to their absentees. However, we also expect this to increase the likelihood of seeing goals at both ends in this game.
Today is my sixth Ballon d'Or. It's a completely different moment, lived with my family and my children," Messi said. As my wife said, you must never stop dreaming but always work to improve and continue to enjoy. I am very lucky, I am blessed. I hope to continue for a long time. I realise that I am very lucky, even if, one day, retirement will ring. It will be difficult. But I still have beautiful years ahead of me.
The Bluebirds put three goals past QPR when they met earlier this season. That’s one of the 16 occasions in 25 league games that QPR have conceded twice or more. They have conceded twice in 10 of their 13 home games this term, while they’ve shipped two or more goals in 10 of their last 11 games at home in all competitions. Following that run, we think Cardiff are well priced to score two or more this week.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Demarai Gray. Goal confirmed following VAR Review. Posted at 83' Offside, Arsenal. Kieran Tierney tries a through ball, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is caught offside. SubstitutionPosted at 82' Substitution, Leicester City. Dennis Praet replaces Wilfred Ndidi. Posted at 81' Foul by Çaglar Söyüncü (Leicester City).
A joint statement issued by the FA, Premier League and EFL expressed "a commitment to finding ways of resuming the 2019-20 season" and completing all domestic and European matches "as soon as it is safe and possible to do so". The postponement of Euro 2020 has opened up a window for domestic league fixtures to take place in June. However, the UK government has effectively banned sports events for the time being by advising against mass gatherings.
I saw a statistic two weeks ago that United have the second highest wage bill in the world and that's the squad they've got. It's unforgivable, it really is. I can't believe the investment that's been put into the squad in the last five, six, seven years and you end up with that out on the pitch. United have finished in the top four for automatic Champions League qualification only twice since 2013 and Sunday's 2-0 defeat by league leaders and arch-rivals Liverpool left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side five points off fourth place.
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Herediano have been scoring goals easily at home this season with a total of 22 goals in 7 matches. Together with league leaders Alajuelense they have been the most productive home team in the league. So far Herediano have a 4-3-0 record at home.
Dordrecht have only won once at home in the league this season and are only marginally playing better at home than they are on the road, while Excelsior have secured three wins and four draws on the road. The hosts score an average of 1.40 goals per home game but concede an average of 2.40 goals which adds further weight to our prediction for a 2-1 away win on Friday. Excelsior only concede an average of 1.60 goals on the road and have so far performed better defensively away from home in the Eerste Divisie this season.
Ljungberg ready for Wenger chat Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg said he would seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as he prepares for his first home game in charge - against Brighton on Thursday. The Swede, a member of Wenger's "Invincibles" team that went a complete season unbeaten en route to the 2003-04 league title, said he was keen to speak to the Frenchman as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes.
European football's powerbrokers will meet by video conference on Tuesday to discuss how to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis that has caused the game to grind to a halt. BBC Sport has been told "nothing is off the table" as attempts are found to deal with the biggest issue facing football in modern times. Mini-tournament could decide Champions League and Europa League'In this current dark reality sport doesn't matter, but it does'Timeline: Which events are off because of the virus?What is happening?Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has called a meeting of representatives of its 55 associations, the European Clubs' Association, the European Leagues and world players' union Fifpro to discuss football's response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Midfielder Eric Dier is in the "right frame of mind" to play for Tottenham in Saturday's fixture against Burnley following his altercation with a fan, according to manager Jose Mourinho. The 26-year-old climbed over seats in a stand to confront a supporter who "insulted" him after Spurs were knocked out of the FA Cup at home by Norwich. Mourinho praised Dier for his recent displays, and said: "What happened was clear.
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He became in August the first defender to win UEFA's Men's Player of the Year and was runner-up in September, to Messi again, in the FIFA Men's Player award. Wednesday will revive good memories for the 28-year-old, who scored the winner on his debut in the Merseyside derby last year after joining from Southampton in a reported world record fee for a defender.
Will Vaulks (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Posted at 108' Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 108' Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading). Posted at 107' Attempt missed. Sone Aluko (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Posted at 106' Attempt blocked. Sone Aluko (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Shakhtyor will against Slutsk in match Belarusian Premier League. My prediction this match could be the win for Shakhtyor with margin score is 2 goals. Shakhtyor have better result on last 3 match in league due to Shakhtyor have won in 1 match and 2 match is draw. Meanwhile, Slutsk have also good result on last 3 match in league due to Slutsk have won in 1 match, 1 match is draw and 1 match is lose. Nevertheless, my prediction that Shakhtyor can beat Slutsk due to Shakhtyor have great result on last 5 match in head to head with Slutsk. Shakhtyor have won in 4 match and 1 match is lose.
This is my today's match of the day. Morecambe's recent form is one of the worst in the league and they are playing one of the inform teams in the league. Morecambe have will find it hard to score away as it has always been this season. Its a match wont relish so a clean sheet for Northampton is also assured. I will be following this closely today because it's my bet of the day. Northampton has my confidence to go ahead and win this match. I like how they have been playing. They have had enough rest. I expect an easy win for home side
Chilwell is still only 22-year-old, which means Leicester should be able to command a huge fee from any prospective suitors as he would potentially hold a starting role in their side for the next decade. It's no surprise that Lampard is interested in adding Chilwell to his current crop of young England internationals who are lighting up the league this season.
Football around the world has been brought to a standstill by the pandemic, depriving clubs of revenue. Teams outside the big five European leagues, such as four-times Scottish champions Hearts, are seen as the most vulnerable. Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge said there would be no income from matches during the stoppage while a ban on large gatherings would impact non-matchday business streams.
October’s win against Portsmouth signaled three league wins on the bounce for Wimbledon, who appeared to be on the up after a very rocky start to the campaign, though they’ve since gone in the wrong direction, winning none of their last three, two of which they’ve lost. The departure of Wally Downes has clearly had an unsettling effect. New boss Glynn Hodges needs to turn things around somewhat sharpish, as the Dons are currently outside of the drop-zone on goal difference alone.
BournemouthFive Bournemouth employees are currently self-isolating, having displayed symptoms consistent with Covid-19, the club said on Friday. A statement said: "Goalkeeper Artur Boruc, along with four first-team members of staff, are self-isolating in line with government and public health guidelines. This is a precautionary measure as, at this stage, none have tested positive for coronavirus. BrightonBrighton's home match against Arsenal, scheduled for 14 March, was postponed on Thursday - a day before the Premier League announced that all top-flight matches would be cancelled.
The name on everyone’s lips at the moment is AC Milan’s Krzysztof Piatek. Now, The Warm-Up has to confess that prior to this week, the last it had heard on Piatek was that he was very good. But apparently he isn’t any more - which you can be sure of because Aston Villa have been linked with him too. The fact Milan have signed a 45-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic impersonator in January suggests they don’t have a huge amount of confidence in the Pole, who has only scored four goals this season.
Lazio return to action today against Atlanta ,and I must say these two are my favorite teams in serie A. Atalanta thrashed Sassuolo in their last game, I expect them to be match fitter than Lazio who have not played any game.
MANCHESTER, England, March 12 (Reuters) - Liverpool's Champions League last-16 exit to Atletico Madrid was a bitter blow for Juergen Klopp's side, but with their first Premier League title in 30 years inching ever closer, a Merseyside derby should certainly refocus their minds. Liverpool could even secure the title in Monday's clash against Everton at Goodison Park in the unlikely event that Manchester City, the only team who can mathematically catch Klopp's team, were to lose at home to Burnley on Saturday.
Newcastle did get themselves an encouraging result at the weekend, but their away exploits simply haven't been up to scratch. The bet that stands out is 'Sheffield United to Win & Under 3.5 Goals'. The Blades don't often go mad in terms of goals scored at home – they're averaging 1.29 for and are yet to score more than three – but they're very good at restricting teams. They've got the tools to break through against a weak Newcastle side, while they can also stop a weak attack that has fired blanks in three of the last four (away). Moreover, while Sheffield United are the sixth-best Premier League side in terms of shots on target conceded at home, surrendering an average of 3.57, Newcastle are the third worst on the road, posting an average of just 3.00 for.
The home team are very good on top of the ladder and have not lost at home this season. They are scoring goals many of them, they look even stronger in home matches, goals are just coming in to easily for them at home. The away team will struggle in this match, the home teams defending has been one of the best in this league and they are getting better and better. Expect them to want to win well as they will want to keep on top of the table and because of it getting stronger and stronger each match
Posted at 80' Serge Aurier (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 80' Foul by Nathan Redmond (Southampton). Posted at 80' Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing. Posted at 80' Foul by Ryan Bertrand (Southampton). Posted at 76' Hand ball by Shane Long (Southampton).
Chinese Super League team Wuhan Zall made an emotional homecoming after being unable to return for three months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Players had initially stayed at their winter training camp in Spain when the virus peaked in Wuhan in January. After a prolonged transit in Germany, they landed in Shenzhen on 16 March and underwent three weeks' quarantine. They were greeted by fans when they arrived in Wuhan by train on Saturday evening.
Posted at 90' Foul by Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers). SubstitutionPosted at 90' Substitution, Sunderland. Josh Scowen replaces Chris Maguire. BookingPosted at 88' Chris Maguire (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 87' Foul by Chris Maguire (Sunderland). Posted at 87' Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
The Cherries defended in numbers when it mattered but when their defences were breached it was Ramsdale who came to the rescue. If ever a team needed to keep a clean sheet, this was it. A massive three points for Bournemouth. Did you know? Ramsdale made five saves as Bournemouth kept their fourth clean sheet in 17 Premier League games. Defenders - Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Yerry Mina (Everton) Jan Vertonghen: How inspiring of Jose Mourinho to use three central defenders and a natural full-back in a back four, allowing Serge Aurier to do what he does best and bomb forward when Spurs have possession.