Fabio Carvalho is determined to force himself into Arne Slot s Liverpool plans by making a statement during pre-season.
The 21-year-old spent last season on loan, enduring mixed fortunes as he first went to RB Leipzig before joining Hull City.
While he struggled for game time in Germany, Carvalho cemented his place at the Championship side, making 20 appearances in the league for the Tigers.
The midfielder had made just 21 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions before that, netting three goals, and with his future under the new manager still uncertain, he is ready to play for a place in Slot s squad.
I ve had a few conversations with the manager which I m not going to go into detail about, but he wants me to get my head down and work hard and see …
Lionel Messi s Barcelona contract is the biggest in the history of sport, landing the superstar forward more than €555million over four years.
That is the astonishing claim made by El Mundo, with the Spanish newspaper reporting on Sunday that it had obtained details of the deal signed by the 33-year-old in 2017.
The mega-money agreement, which expires in June this year, would see Messi receive up to €555,237,619 across four seasons, providing a number of conditions are met.
Messi was at the centre of a major transfer storm when he attempted to force a move away from Camp Nou last August, but was left frustrated when Barca refused to sanction an exit.
Amid a fraught presidential election campaign, it has remained apparent that all is not well at…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is honoured to have been named Arsenal s captain, having been so desperate to lead teams when he was younger he bought armbands for himself.
Aubameyang was confirmed as Arsenal s new skipper earlier this month, when Granit Xhaka was stripped of the responsibility following his angry confrontation with fans in October s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Speaking in the club s matchday programme ahead of Saturday s game against Southampton, his first home match since being confirmed as club captain, Aubameyang said: Arsenal has a great history of wonderful captains like Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams. It is a privilege to follow in their footsteps and I will honour the armband by doing my very best on and off the pitch.
When I was younger, …
Regardless of the ongoing proceedings against Manchester City, their 2022/23 achievement is extraordinary, and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino appreciates the work City and Pep Guardiola have put into their team.
It s a amazing to see how a club works for many years and gives the tools and the resources to the coach.
Mauricio Pochettino praises Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on their treble winning season
— Football Daily (@footballdaily)
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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he has no regrets about his team s performance in the FA Cup final against Liverpool, despite defeat.
The Blues were beaten by Jurgen Klopp s side for the second time at Wembley – having also lost the EFL Cup final in February – and again it was on penalties.
After a goalless 120 minutes, Cesar Azpilicueta and Mason Mount failed to score from the spot, and though Edouard Mendy saved from Sadio Mane, Kostas Tsimikas won it for Liverpool with his effort from 12 yards.
It was another tight contest between Chelsea and Liverpool, having drawn both league games against one another this season, but Tuchel was not in the mood to be too downtrodden by events, despite disappointment at missing out on another cup to his German counterp…
Burnley have announced defender Kevin Long has signed a new three-year deal with the club.
The Republic of Ireland international has been with Burnley since he joined from Cork City in January 2010, starting 16 Premier League games last term.
Despite his Premier League action being restricted to one substitute appearance this season, Burnley s longest serving player is thrilled to have extended his contract for the second year in a row.
Ever since I ve been here the club has gone from strength to strength, Long, 28, told Burnley s website.
It s progressed massively, and I think it will continue to do, as long as we keep making sure the performances on the pitch are moving forward.
The centre-back is in the Republic of Ireland squad for thei…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos labelled Gareth Bale a great player and backed his team-mate after a difficult off-season.
Bale was tipped to leave Madrid with a shock move to the Chinese Super League on the cards, however, the Wales star remained at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Unwanted by head coach Zinedine Zidane, Bale – who has won four Champions League titles and LaLiga among other honours since arriving from Tottenham in 2013 – has featured in all three LaLiga matches this season, scoring a brace in Madrid s 2-2 draw with Villarreal last time out.
Amid criticism of Bale and his reported disconnect from the Madrid squad, Ramos told the Daily Mail: I think Bale s a great player and he s been really important for the club in the years he s been with us.
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Netherlands scored twice in the final five minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw with Germany and secure a place in the Nations League Finals.
Ronald Koeman s men had seemed certain to finish second behind France in Group 1 of League A when Timo Werner s first international goal since June and Leroy Sane s second in as many outings had Germany coasting.
Needing only a point to advance, Quincy Promes offered a late lifeline to the outplayed visitors as he cut the deficit in half before makeshift striker Virgil van Dijk completed a remarkable turnaround in the 90th minute with a volley.
The final result was an extension of Germany s annus horribilis as Netherlands rescued a dramatic draw to advance to the final four.
We. Keep. Fighting
— OnsOranje (@On…
Sunderland have sacked head coach Tony Mowbray, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
Mowbray’s departure comes two days after his side’s 1-1 draw at Millwall that extended their poor recent run to one win from their last five games.
Sunderland, who have also parted company with Mowbray’s assistant Mark Venus, confirmed that coach Mike Dodds will take over pending the appointment of a new head coach, starting with Saturday’s clash with West Brom at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland AFC has this evening parted company with Head Coach Tony Mowbray.
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC)
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said: “All at SAFC have thoroughly enjoyed working with Tony and he is quite rightly held in high regard by our p…
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has become the highest-scoring overseas player in Premier League history.
The Argentina star s double during Sunday s match at Aston Villa moved him on to 176 goals in England s top flight – one clear of Arsenal and France great Thierry Henry.
Aguero and Henry are undoubtedly two of the finest attacking players ever to have graced the league, but how do their records stack up alongside one another?
With a little help from Opta, we decided to find out.
176 Sergio Agüero is now the outright fifth-highest scoring player in Premier League history, and has scored more goals than any overseas player:
Alan Shearer 260
Wayne Rooney 208
Andrew Cole 187
Frank Lampard 177
Sergio Agüero 176
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