The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage draw will take place on Thursday. The four pots are now set, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona in the elite-heavy Pot 2. Shakhtar Donetsk confirmed their place as the 31st and final team for the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage, following their extra-time win over AS Monaco. The Ukrainian outfit became the first to benefit from UEFA’s decision to eliminate the away goals rule and subsequently scored in the ensuing extra-time to beat the Ligue 1 side. The game finished 2-2, and Shakhtar progressed to the group stage draw, thanks to…
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Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
PSG sporting director Leonardo has confirmed that the club won’t stand in Mbappe’s way if certain conditions are met. The Madrid club approached Ligue 1 runners-up with the 160m bid on Tuesday night, but reports claim that it was rejected. Leonardo confirmed the same in his interview with RMC Sport. In the latest developments, Leonardo also affirmed the Frenchman’s desire to leave the club for Real. The Brazilian claimed no one would stand in the player’s way if he wishes to complete the switch, but it would have to be on the club’s terms. “Kylian Mbappé wants to leave, that seems clear.…
The Blues are expected to be busy in the final week of this transfer window as they are closing in on the permanent signing of Sevilla defender, with only Kurt Zouma’s departure. Chelsea are also attempting to sign Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid. The arrival of Jules Kounde at Stamford Bridge is conditional to Zouma leaving, who has been with a move to West Ham United. According to Sky, an agreement is in place between the two clubs over his permanent transfer. Personal terms previously held up the deal, but there is renewed hope that the 26-year-old will lower his…
Los Blancos have had a €160 million bid for Kylian Mbappe rejected by Paris Saint-Germain, claim several reports. The Spanish club is expected to return for the Frenchman, who has one year remaining on his current deal. The French international is yet to renew his deal with the Parisians despite the club’s continuous attempts to re-sign him. PSG have spent heavily on wages and bonuses this summer, despite not paying much in transfer fees. Credit: AFP The French giants have brought in Achraf Hakimi for 60 million euros while Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Lionel Messi have joined as free agents. They hope that Mbappe spearheads…
Aston Villa and Norwich City recorded huge wins over their lower league opponents in the second round the Carabao Cup. Everton, meanwhile, scraped through to the next round with just ten men. Norwich conceded five goals on the weekend to Manchester City, but they hit back in perfect fashion, beating AFC Bournemouth 6-0. The Canaries’ new signings blew away the opposition with a masterful performance, during which they took 16 shots as compared to Bournemouth’s two. Summer arrival Christos Tzolis opened the scoring for Norwich in the 12th minute from a Kenny McLean assist. McLean then himself got on the scoresheet 26 minutes in before Tzlois assisted Lukas Rupp for…
The Rossoneri – featuring their second-choice midfield and several new signings – tested Sampdoria’s defence numerous times but only breached it once. That, though, proved enough in the end. Mike Maignan started in goal for Milan, replacing European champion Gianluigi Donnarumma, who joined PSG in July. A familiar back four of Calabria-Kjaer-Tomori-Theo was complimented by the second-choice double midfield pivot, containing Rade Krunic and Sandro Tonali. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud led the line, with youngsters Rafael Leao, Brahim Diaz, and Alexis Saelemaekers playing behind him. Credit: Twitter / AC Milan Leao was the first to test Blucerchiati goalkeeper Emil Audero. The Portuguese controlled a long pass from Maignan before unleashing a fierce shot at the goalkeeper. Nonetheless, the breakthrough…
On Wednesday, the Gunners will take on West Bromwich Albion in the second round clash of the 2021/22 EFL Cup at The Hawthorns. Mikel Arteta’s side will be involved in this phase of the tournament the EFL Cup’s second round after a long while, as the teams playing in Europe enter this competition in the third round. Last season was something Arsenal would like to forget soon, but they are not looking any better in this season either. The London-based team spent heavily this summer and signed five first-team players, but the investment is not showing on the pitch so…
The Foxes found themselves on the wrong end of a thrashing on Monday night, as they were beaten 4-1 at the London Stadium. Brendan Rodgers’ side had Ayoze Perez sent off for dangerous play, while Michail Antonio scored a brace for West Ham. Antonio scored two goals and set up another for Said Benrahma as the Hammers brushed aside Leicester to secure their second win of the season. By scoring his two goals, Antonio, who started his career as a full-back, also became the club’s leading Premier League scorer of all time. https://twitter.com/ScoutUnderrated/status/1429909814533103627 The Engl was joined by the familiar trio of Benrahma, Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals in…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s disallowed goal against Udinese sparked debate on the use of VAR once again. The forward was adjudged to have been offside by centimetres, and his sister took to social media to complain about the same. The Portuguese thought he had scored and thus won Juventus the game against Udinese in their Serie A opener, deep into stoppage time. The forward – who did not start the match – rose highest to direct a cross past Marco Silvestri in the goal. However, Ronaldo’s celebrations and those of several thousand away fans were stopped short when the referee cancelled the goal because…
Sunday’s Ligue 1 game between Marseille and Nice at Allianz Rivera was abandoned after a chaotic brawl broke out. Kasper Dolbeg opened the scoring at the beginning of the second half. Around 15 minutes of play was left when OCG Nice supporter threw a bottle at Marseille midfielder Dimitry Payet. The stadium announcer also had to warn the crowd about the consequences of their unacceptable behaviour. However, when Payet the Frenchman could not maintain his composure – the Frenchman threw the bottle back into the crowd, which provoked absolute chaos. https://twitter.com/RichieMcCormack/status/1429542530132103170 Following Payet’s shenanigans, a vast section of the Nice faithful stormed…