Xavi slams Barcelona for lacking spirit, hunger, focus
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by ESPN
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández slammed his side's "unacceptable" performance despite ending a three-game winless streak by beating LaLiga's bottom side Almería 3-2 at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Sergi Roberto scored a brace, including an 83rd minute winner, to seal the points after Almería had twice come from behind in search of their first win in the league this ...Full Story »
Lionel Messi learns his Inter Miami schedule! Where MLS fans can see Argentine icon in action as 2024 fixture list is confirmed
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by Goal.com
Lionel Messi has learned about his schedule for the upcoming season as MLS released the fixture list for 2024. WHAT HAPPENED?Major League Soccer announced the fixtures for the upcoming 2024 season. Messi and his Inter Miami side will be in action for the first time on February 21 when they take on Real Salt Lake at DRV PNK Stadium. Their final game of the regular season will be played on Octo...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid plotting move to re-sign Raphael Varane from Man Utd in January
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by Goal.com
Real Madrid want to bring back star player from Man Utd Real Madrid are planning to re-sign star defender Raphael Varane from Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to the BILD. Varane left Los Blancos for the Red Devils in 2021 for €50 million but Carlo Ancelotti's side need a quality central defender after David Alaba suffered an ACL injury. With the Austrian def...Full Story »
Give your ticket to somebody else – Jurgen Klopp hits out at Anfield atmosphere
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Jurgen Klopp told Liverpool fans to give their tickets away if they are not prepared to get behind the side in Saturday’s clash against Arsenal.The Reds manager was unimpressed with the atmosphere at Anfield as Liverpool cruised into a the Carabao Cup semi-finals by thrashing West Ham 5-1 on Wednesday.Klopp felt the crowd, coming off the back of last weekend’s frustrating Premier Lea...Full Story »
Rangers boss Philippe Clement not happy with tackle that injured John Lundstram
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Raging Rangers boss Philippe Clement claimed John Lundstram was “kicked off the pitch” in the 2-0 cinch Premiership win over St Johnstone at Ibrox.The Belgian watched luckless striker Kemar Roofe go off after just 16 minutes with another injury but replacement Cyriel Dessers fired the Light Blues ahead in the 28th minute before Diallang Jaiyesimi was soon sent off for a hefty challen...Full Story »
Barry Robson pleased with Aberdeen’s response to cup final defeat
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Aberdeen boss Barry Robson was in bullish mood after his side came from behind to overcome Livingston 2-1 in the cinch Premiership.The Dons had to do it the hard way after falling behind to Kurtis Guthrie’s close-range finish – a strike that ended a seven-game goalless streak for the rock-bottom visitors.Bojan Miovski headed in an equaliser before the interval and, after seeing anoth...Full Story »
Bojan Miovski bags a brace as Aberdeen edge past lowly Livingston
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Bojan Miovski scored twice as Aberdeen came from behind to beat Livingston 2-1 and pick up a valuable three points in the cinch Premiership.Livingston had failed to score in their previous seven matches, but ended that run as Kurtis Guthrie turned home from close range.But Miovski netted either a goal in each half to earn the hosts a second successive league win, which moved them eight points cl...Full Story »
Rangers close in on leaders Celtic after beating St Johnstone
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Rangers moved to within two points of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man St Johnstone at Ibrox.Philippe Clement, who had picked up his first trophy as Rangers boss on Sunday after the 1-0 Viaplay Cup final win over Aberdeen at Hampden Park, watched helplessly as luckless striker Kemar Roofe went off after just 16 minutes with another injury.However, replaceme...Full Story »
Erin Cuthbert nets twice as Chelsea beat Hacken to top Champions League group
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Erin Cuthbert’s second-half brace helped Chelsea take control of Group D in the Champions League with a 3-1 win at Hacken.The two teams had played out a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge last week, which left the Swedish outfit top after three matches, but Emma Hayes’ side were able to finish 2023 with a crucial victory.Sam Kerr broke the deadlock with her ninth goal of the campaign a...Full Story »
Liverpool hit five against West Ham to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023 by PA
Curtis Jones’ double and strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah eased Liverpool into a record 19th League Cup semi-final with a 5-1 win over West Ham.After Sunday’s disappointing goalless draw against Manchester United, the first time Jurgen Klopp’s side had failed to win at home this season, ended a run of 34 successive matches with a goal the Hammers pr...Full Story »