Author: Tristan Wells

Should they lose to Tunis and see LAFC beat Flamengo, it would become a question of goal difference.Tunis, the so-called ‘Beast of Africa’, lost 2-0 to Flamengo in their debut at the new-look competition, before scraping a 1-0 win over LAFC by way of Youcef Belaïli’s 70th-minute strike. The striker will be suspended for Wednesday’s tie, though, having picked up bookings in both of Tunis’ prior Club World Cup ties.The tie will be the first time Chelsea have ever faced an African side in a competitive fixture. Likewise, it will be the first time Tunis meet an English side in…

Liverpool are expected to try and strengthen their centre-back options amid reports that they are planning a “significant offer” for Crystal Palace’s FA Cup-winning captain Marc Guehi, who is entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, while they are also said to be rivalling Chelsea in the race for Lyon winger Malick Fofana amid ongoing links to high-profile strikers such as Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Source link

Champions League winners PSG have had mixed fortunes so far in the United States, producing a formidable 4-0 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid in their opener before falling to a frustrating 1-0 loss to Botafogo.Igor Jesus, reportedly set to join Nottingham Forest this summer, was the goalscorer in the Botafogo defeat. Head coach Luis Enrique, though, highlighted the efforts of their defence as a defining factor in the result.“Botafogo was the team that defended us best all season, obviously in our League and in the Champions League,” he said. “They made a low block from the start and were very…

The 39-year-old was a surprise selection as captain for Team USA and has made it clear he has ambitions of being involved at Bethpage later this year as a player too.Bradley has insisted that he would not use a captain’s pick on himself, but victory at the Travelers Championship has moved him up to ninth in the standings and provided more evidence that he arguably deserves to be on the team regardless of whether he qualifies automatically or not.Arnold Palmer in 1963 was the last playing captain at the Ryder Cup.World number one Scottie Scheffler has already secured his place…

The Parisiens have had mixed fortunes in the United States, producing a formidable 4-0 win over ten-man Atletico Madrid in their opener before falling to a frustrated 1-0 loss to Botafogo.Igor Jesus, reportedly set to join Nottingham Forest this summer, was the goalscorer in the Botafogo defeat. Luis Enrique, though, highlighted the efforts of their back-line as a defining factor in the result.“Botafogo was the team that defended us best all season, obviously in our League and in the Champions League,” he said. “They made a low block from the start and were very efficient, united. We didn’t generate as…

Diego Simeone’s side are third in Group A, but are still reeling from their heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on matchday one. Atleti are sat behind group leaders and today’s opponents Botafogo – who are perfect having defeated Seattle Sounders and Paris in their last two games – and the Champions League holders. Seattle are out after their two losses to Botafogo and Atleti respectively. The La Liga outfit beat the MLS franchise 3-1 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday thanks to goals from Pablo Barrios, Axel Witsel, while Albert Rusnak spoiled Jan Oblak’s clean sheet. Now,…

Xabi Alonso’s side travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, looking to make amends for a stuttering performance in their opener, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on Wednesday. For much of that match, Madrid were second best, and Alonso will be hoping for a marked improvement this time around. Source link

Pep Guardiola’s side head to the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, looking for two wins from two. The Citizens defeated Wydad AC 2-0 in their first outing, with goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku getting their summer campaign off to a perfect start. They face an Al Ain team that were thrashed 5-0 by Juventus in their opener, but Vladimir Ivic’s group of players will be keen to prove that that was just a blip. City currently sit second in Group D behind Juve on goal difference, and, should both sides win their games on Monday, it will be…

Pep Guardiola’s side got off to a winning start against Wydad AC, cruising to a comfortable 2-0 result as Rico Lewis was shown a late red card.After a forgettable Premier League campaign, Phil Foden was back amongst the goals, breaking the deadlock with less than two minutes played as he slotted home from close range.Jeremy Doku completed the scoresheet, while Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki both made their debuts. A win over Al Ain would all but confirm City’s progression to the knockout stages of the competition.Al Ain, who currently sit fifth in the UAE Pro League, had worse fortunes…

Liverpool are set to finally announce Florian Wirtz, have booked a medical for Milos Kerkez and are now plotting a move for Marc Guehi. Manchester United are still pushing to sign Bryan Mbeumo and also have interest in Ekitike and Victor Osimhen. Tottenham are targeting Eberechi Eze and Alejandro Garnacho. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below! Source link