Shinji Kagawa helped himself to a first-half brace and Andre Schurrle scored a maiden Borussia Dortmund goal as Thomas Tuchel s side eased to a 3-0 DFB-Pokal win at Eintracht Trier.
Dortmund s fourth-tier opponents famously subjected them to a 2-1 defeat in this competition back in 1997, but there was never the slightest hint of a repeat after Tuchel named a strong line-up and was rewarded by a dominant display.
Kagawa could find his place under threat from Mario Gotze this season following the latter s return from Bayern Munich, but, with the 2014 World Cup winner sidelined due to a minor thigh complaint, the Japanese took the opportunity to impress.
Gotze s compatriot Schurrle, a close-season recruit from Wolfsburg, was involved in much of Dortmund s impress…
Neymar has slammed critics of him following Paris Saint-Germain s hard-fought 2-1 win over French champions Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.
The Brazilian had a disappointing first half in PSG s come-from-behind win, playing a key role in the second half including providing the assist for Angel Di Maria s 88th-minute winner.
Neymar has not scored for PSG since netting from the penalty spot in a 2-1 win over Olympique Lyon on September 20, his only club goal of the 2021-22 season, prompting some criticism.
The critics are normal. I ve been playing football for 15 years, I don t care, Neymar told Amazon after the game.
The most important critic is me. I know what I m doing on the field for my team.
Out there they don t know what s going on, what we re…
England manager Fabio Capello says he could never join Inter because of his close links with Milan, Juventus and Roma.
The 65-year-old has represented all three Serie A giants as a player and a coach during his lengthy career spanning more than 47 years.
Capello was linked to the Inter coaching job in the summer yet he decided to continue with the England national side.
There are clubs you are never able to join. I was 18 years old and Helenio Herrera asked Angelo Moratti to sign me (for Inter), but the president of my then club Spal said no, Capello told ANSA.
Other times we were close but it never quite reached a conclusion. There s nothing we can do. It feels like hitting the post from point-blank range, as you know it s going to go in. I m like tha…
Arsenal s unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt as Liverpool cruised to a thumping 4-0 victory at Anfield.
With Liverpool losing to West Ham last time out, Arsenal went into Saturday s match holding the longest unbeaten run of any side in the Premier League, but their streak was ended in emphatic fashion.
Sadio Mane put Liverpool ahead in the 39th minute, with Diogo Jota capitalising on Nuno Tavares error to double the lead.
Aaron Ramsdale did his best to keep the score down but Mohamed Salah got in on the act before substitute Takumi Minamino scored within 56 seconds of coming on to add further gloss to a win that sends Liverpool second.
It took a touchline fracas that resulted in both managers being booked to spark the match into life, shortly after Al…
Crystal Palace are set to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford in the summer transfer window, according to . It has been reported that the London club will win the race for the winger in a £20 million deal, with the player himself open to moving to Selhurst Park in London this summer.
Aston Villa and West Ham United also wanted the 25-year-old winger, but they have turned down the chance to sign him. This has led to Palace taking advantage of the situation, and the Eagles are now set to bring in the Algerian, who can also play as a forward.
According to , Benrahma scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in the Championship last season, while in 2018-19, he scored 10 goals and provided 14 assists in the league. The Bees reached the Championship playoff final last season …
Neymar for Paul Pogba?
That was the proposal by Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester United, who are both set for busy off-seasons due to their wantaway stars.
But a swap between the two clubs does not appear to be on the agenda.
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A swap deal involving Neymar and Paul Pogba was rejected by Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
That is according to the Independent as Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and United midfielder Pogba both seek exits.
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Woodward reportedly said no to the idea due to costs and his determination to keep Pogba, who has been l…
Paris Saint-Germain have still not decided whether Kylian Mbappe will feature in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with Manchester City on Tuesday.
Mauricio Pochettino s men face an uphill battle to progress to the final for the second successive season after losing the home leg 2-1 at Parc des Princes.
PSG must score at least twice to go through but could be without Mbappe, who missed Saturday s Ligue 1 game with Lens because of a calf injury.
He did not have a shot in the first leg, marking the first time he failed to muster an attempt after starting a game in his Champions League career.
Still, plotting a turnaround at the Etihad Stadium will be significantly more difficult without Mbappe, who has been involved in the most shot-ending …
Alexis Sanchez landed in Milan on Wednesday and is expected to complete a loan move from Manchester United to Inter.
Sanchez has yet to feature for United this term, having fallen out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Inter have already signed one forward from Old Trafford in August, landing Romelu Lukaku for a club-record fee of €80million (£74m).
Chile international Sanchez has endured a miserable time in Manchester since his arrival in January 2018, scoring three Premier League goals in 32 appearances.
The former Arsenal attacker looks set for a return to Serie A, having represented Udinese between 2008 and 2011, and a reunion with Lukaku under new Nerazzurri boss Antonio Conte.
Sanchez was snapped in Milan after flying into Italy, with …
She made her England debut in 2007 and last featured in 2021 as injury ruled her out of the title-winning Euro 2022 squad.
She said on her official website: “There is no easy way to say it, but I am retiring from football at the end of the current WSL season.
“Taking the decision to retire, is such a difficult thing to do. Whilst age comes to every player, it makes it no easier having to say the words out loud. Football has been my life; my passion and I have loved the career I have had.
“I would like to thank every team-mate I have ever played with, I have continued to learn every day and appreciate the support each has given me and the friendships I have made along the way.
What a journey it s been, !
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With the penultimate round of European Championship qualifiers getting back underway this week, Group I’s leading contenders will be looking to officially book their spot to Germany.
In what appears to be a two-horse race to clinch top spot in Group I, there are also a host of European Championship betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Ahead of what looks set to be a defining fortnight of action from Group I, we have taken an in-depth look at what could unfold and some of the most intriguing EURO 24 betting tips that are available this month.
Who is leading the chase in Group I?
While Switzerland might have watched their World Cup adventure come to an abrupt end out in Qatar over the winter as they slumped to an infamous 6-1 drumming at the h…