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Two sides who are only separated by their goal difference, River Plate will welcome Sarmiento Junin to the Estadio Mas Monumental on Sunday night.
River Plate
Starting with the hosts, while River Plate might have got the 2024 campaign underway with a real statement of intent on May 11th as they stormed their way to a thumping 3-0 victory against Central Cordoba, Enzo Francescoli’s men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Putting in another downbeat performance earlier in the week as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Godoy Cruz, the Argentinian giants have the feel of a squad seeking some crucial stability. Signing off June with a 1-0 loss away at Argentinos Juniors, the one-time Cagliari midfielder…
Best odds: 4/1
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Dinamo Tbilisi will face Mornar Bar in a UEFA s Europa Conference League qualification match on July 18, 2024, at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi, Georgia. In their first encounter, Mornar Bar secured a 2-1 victory at home, with goals from Darko Zoric and Veljko Trifunovic, while Dinamo Tbilisi s lone goal came from Vakhtang Salia (SofaScore) (FOX Sports).
Dinamo Tbilisi
Dinamo Tbilisi had a competitive 2023/24 season in the Georgian Erovnuli Liga, finishing in a strong position that secured them a spot in European competition.
Known for their historic success domestically, they have claimed numerous league titles and cup victories. Their journey to the UEFA Conference League came through consistent perf…
Suspended former UEFA president Michel Platini has described his punishment as an
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enormous injustice but retains hope of having his ban lifted.
However, the former France international admitted it is unlikely his ban will be lifted before Euro 2016, set to be played in his homeland.
Platini was handed an eight-year ban, later reduced to six, from all football-related activity after the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee ruled a payment of two million Swiss francs (£1.3million) authorised by Sepp Blatter to the former France captain constituted multiple infringements of the FIFA Code of Ethics (FCE).
The ban means Platini is unable to attend the European Championship France will host starting in June.
The Euro 2016 is my child,…
Verdict: Chile win
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Drawing up the last adjustments before the start of the Copa America, Chile will take on Paraguay. The game will be played at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos and concludes the final preparations for the biggest national football tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.
Chile
While Chile s campaign to qualify for the World Cup 2026 isn t going according to plan, the host managed to reach the Copa America group stages. Chile s national team downfall was obvious as La Roja failed to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Despite claiming supreme success at the Continental level after winning their 2nd CONMEBOL Copa América in 2016 by defeating Argentina in the final following a dramatic penalty shootout,…
Xavi has called for Barcelona to “step up” in the Champions League and has targeted winning Group H ahead of the opening fixture against Antwerp on Tuesday.
Barcelona return to Europe’s elite competition after the LaLiga champions exited in the group stages last season.
And Xavi insisted his side need to perform if they want to progress from a pool including Antwerp, Porto and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Xavi: Mark van Bommel is doing a good job at . They’re a very dynamic side that is physically strong, especially on the wings. They are a blend of youth and experience. |
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
“It’s time to step things up in the Champions League,” Xavi said.
“We are starting at home, in front of our fans, and we are in…
Manchester City are keen on star goalkeeper Ederson to sign a new contract, according to . The Brazil international has two more years left on his deal after this season, and City, who won the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup last season, want him to put pen to paper on a new contract and extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium.
City are now ready to hold talks with Ederson and his agent over a new deal. The Citizens hope that they can convince the Brazilian to extend his stay at the club before the next season kicks off in August. City are aiming to win the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup yet again this campaign.
Ederson has been on the books of City since 2017 when he joined from Benfica. The 30-year-old has been superb f…
There were wins for Switzerland and Wales, while Russia snatched a last-gasp 1-1 draw against England as Euro 2016 got into full swing across France.
But there was also plenty going on away from the field, from charm offensives to downright offensive.
ALBANIANS BRING THE HOUSE DOWN
Albania s debut on a big international stage didn t quite go as they had hoped, but one thing s for sure they re here to celebrate.
Traffic was held up heading into Lens town centre as fans clambered out of windows to wave flags, or even stopped their cars completely so they could grab a flare or blow an air horn.
The carnival atmosphere continued into the city as dozens of fans, decked out in traditional dress and football tops, danced in front of music stations s…
Luton Town survived more than an hour with 10 men as they drew 0-0 with newly promoted Portsmouth to claim their first points of the campaign on Saturday.
Thomas Kaminski was given his marching orders in the 31st minute following two missed-timed challenges on Paddy Lane and Connor Ogilvie in quick succession.
But Pompey failed to make their man advantage count, with only six of their 15 attempts on target as well as having 66.5% possession.
Rob Edwards side did have their opportunities, however, missing four big chances, with the best of those falling to Elijah Adebayo, registering an xG of 0.51 from his three shots.
The points are shared by the seaside!
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown)
Meanwhile, at the Hawthorns, Leeds United remain…
Wilfried Nancy commended his Columbus Crew players for their commitment to the cause after a hectic schedule since their Leagues Cup victory, continuing with the visit of the Seattle Sounders in the MLS this weekend.
Since beating Los Angeles FC in the final at the end of last month, the Crew returned to league action with back-to-back wins, the latest of which came in dramatic fashion against New York City FC.
Derrick Jones and Jacen Russell-Rowe struck twice in injury time to seal a 4-2 win on home soil, keeping them within touching distance of FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami at the top of the Eastern Conference table.
And while head coach Nancy was not overly satisfied with his side’s most recent display, he acknowledged the physical impact has taken its toll …
Motherwell supporters are set to be given some major decisions to make following several proposals to invest in the fan-owned club.
Outgoing chairman Jim McMahon revealed at Motherwell’s annual general meeting on Wednesday night that they had received “four or five serious approaches” following a recent announcement that the club were open to investment.
Talks with two of those interested parties – one American and one multi-national – have “progressed rapidly” but both would result in significant dilution of the Well Society’s 71 per cent stake.
With the interested parties keen to push forward, Well Society members are set to be consulted given at least one of the proposals would reduce their shareholding below 50 per cent, while members have bee…