Kevin Maguire: In New Zealand you couldn't play with out a referee and couldn't challenge for the ball from behind or the side of the player in possession. Ed Waddington: Indeed, that is still a rule. I've come to like it though, as it removes the usual brawls associated with five-a-side. Steve Doig: I manage a Wednesday night eight-a-side team. I have always loved soccer but since I turned 41 I love it more, playing with mates under the lights is what it's all about.
What is the background?Premier League clubs previously said they would ask players to take a 30% pay cut in order to protect jobs. However, the Professional Footballers' Association said such a cut could harm the NHS, adding players were "mindful of their social responsibilities". Speaking to BBC Sport earlier on Wednesday, former England striker and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer said it should be up to the players to decide the best way to help.
There are world-class players in this team but I think I went out and showed what I could do on the pitch. Former England captain Alan Shearer, speaking on Match of the Day, added: "What about Jones' confidence saying he was frustrated that he can't get an opportunity in this Liverpool side?"Well he has had one today and, boy, has he taken it. What a finish that was - the keeper had no chance with that.
We want another three points next time around. I think a total of six points from this SheBelieves campaign would be a fantastic effort from this team so that's the challenge over the next few days. It was a better performance from the Lionesses, who had more shots in the first half of the encounter than they did in 90 minutes against the USA.
Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, SpainGetty Images As City fans have pointed out, he's also had to step up to the mantle of senior pro and now stand-in skipper this season following the departure of Vincent Kompany, and he seems to be thriving with that additional responsibility.
And finally we have one of the bigger league back and immediately we have one very interesting match and the "Seville derby".This is a an important match for both teams. Sevilla are fighting for Champions League while Betis still can catch that train for Europa League and their survival is not safe yet. Both teams are playing great and attacking football for sure as their main weapon is the attack. Also both teams are having some trouble at the back. At the last 6 matches between this two teams all finished over 2.5 while 5 over 3.5 so I expect same scenario and today for sure.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions that Dejan Lovren was to blame for their shock defeat by Watford on Saturday. The centre-half replaced the injured Joe Gomez as the team's 18-game Premier League winning streak came to an end. Klopp confirmed Gomez would be available for the FA Cup fifth-round tie at Chelsea on Tuesday. But he said: "If anyone blamed Dejan Lovren for our defeat I cannot help these people.
We’re confident that a double chance bet on the visitors will payout this weekend and we have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1. Coventry are the clear form favourites heading into this match but Sunderland haven’t lost at home in the league so far this season, which is why the double chance bet makes more sense than backing Coventry to win outright.
Quarter-finals and semi-finals could also be played over a single game. It has already been agreed that European club matches could be played on a weekend and it is also understood there is no longer any imperative for the Champions League to be the last club game of the season, raising the possibility of the qualifying rounds for the 2020-21 tournament beginning before the major leagues have concluded.
Some strikers see their goals dry up as they get older, but not Sergio. He is 31 now but he has sustained his minutes-per-goal ratio for several seasons. Aguero has scored a Premier League goal every 106 minutes since joining City in 2011. This season he has the highest shot-conversion rate (25. Yes, it helps that he is at City and playing for a team who create a lot of chances, but he has kept on working hard to ensure his levels have not dropped, even with the amount of injuries he has suffered.
In terms of recent domestic form, Shrewsbury have been a bit up and down, even at home, but their results show that they're by no means an easy team to get the better of, as Bristol City discovered less than a fortnight ago. Sam Rickett's men have lost two of their last five at home, but neither of those losses were by more than a single goal, while they've only lost three out of 12 at home this term.
After losing two on the bounce, Peterborough's storming campaign has hit a bit of a snag during the last few weeks, but they remain in a promising position. Posh come into this match in 4th place, while despite recent losses, they've managed to maintain an excellent home record.
VVV haven’t drawn at home this season and Zwolle are yet to draw on the road and the hosts have scored 10 goals at home this season, while the visitors have only scored 5 goals on the road. Zwolle are yet to keep a single clean sheet away from home and VVV have only failed to score in 38% of their matches this season, and the visitors have lost-to-nil in 62% of their away games while a majority of VVV’s wins this season have been obtained with a one-goal margin (3 wins).
PSG, who won 3-0 in the first group game this season, will be looking to win consecutive matches against Real Madrid for only the second time in their history and for the first time since March 1994. Real Madrid have won eight and lost none of their 11 Champions League home matches against French opposition, winning the last five such games in a row by an aggregate score of 15-1. PSG have lost their last five Champions League away games against Spanish teams, their longest such losing run against teams from a single nation in the competition.
Bundesliga 29 round and match between Schalke and Werder Bremen. This team in poor form now. Schalke now on 9 position on table with 39 points but in last four games after restart the season have one draw and three losses games. In that four matches Schalke concerned 10 goals but in all season concerned 45 goals what is 1.5 goals per game. On the another side Werder Bremen in a 17 position on table with 22 points in battle for stay in Bundesliga. In all season Werder concerned 59 goals. When we look situations and motivation my opinion for this game is over 2 goals. Good luck.
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Tommy Gemmell celebrates putting Celtic into the lead against FeyenoordHay gives more weight to the argument, however, and is convinced that they did indeed take Feyenoord lightly. You should never go into a game and think it's going to be easy, especially a European Cup final," he said. On the night, we just didn't perform. Big Jock changed the team from the Leeds game, we didn't dominate the midfield, and Feyenoord did their homework.
Posted at 56' Moussa Djenepo (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 56' Foul by Phil Bardsley (Burnley). Posted at 48' Attempt missed. Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Moussa Djenepo. Second HalfPosted at Second Half begins Southampton 1, Burnley 1.
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Match of Scotland Premier League. Famous team Celtic will play at home with team Academical. My bet will be on hosts with AH - 3 .5. Celtic have a great shape. They won 10 games at last 10 matches played. They takes 1st place in rankings. Guests are in the middle of the table. Their shape is not well . 2 defeats and 3 draw games at last 5 matches played. I don't see any chances for them to get points here. I predict sure home win how 5 - 0 or 5 - 1. Also I recommend to try this bet with me .
Wolves say their Europa League last-16 first-leg match at Olympiakos is an "unnecessary risk" after Uefa rejected their request to postpone the game. The match in Greece on Thursday will be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak. Wolves said they respect the decision by European football's governing body and will travel to Greece on Wednesday to take part in the fixture. There are some things that are more important than football," they added.
Joelinton, signed for 40 million pounds ($52. Hoffenheim in July, scored his first goal since August when he turned home Tom Allan's cross in Newcastle's 4-1 FA Cup third round replay victory over Rochdale on Tuesday. Bruce now wants the Brazilian to follow Miguel Almiron's lead after the Paraguay international found the net for the fourth time in seven appearances.
Leipzig have kept just two clean sheets in their last 10 competitive games. On top of that, Cologne have scored in four of their six Bundesliga away games, despite their poor form. We subsequently feel a 3-1 win for Leipzig is a likely outcome in this game.
Expect an announcement crowning Celtic champions and relegating Hearts very soon. What about players' contracts?Amid the furore this issue has been quietly simmering in the background. Around 90 players in the top flight alone are out of contract in the next month. Ross County's Richard Foster is one of them and described the situation as like being "in no man's land". New deals for most players seems impossible given the lack of income for clubs for the foreseeable future and, despite the extension of the UK government's job retention scheme until October, there is a regulatory as well as a PR issue for clubs extending contracts only to then put the same player on furlough, with wages mostly covered by the taxpayer.
The incident came after the Scotland international was subjected to jeering as he was being substituted in the 80th minute of Celtic's 3-1 win at Rugby Park on Jan. The 29-year-old said his actions, which sparked a row between a home fan and some Celtic players on the bench, were "stupid" in hindsight.
Wigan are down to 20th in the table, with just a point between them and the bottom three. They are on a terrible three-game losing streak, while their shocking away form suggests things will get worse.
It is less than three since he won the last of his 75 England caps. He has most recently been Burnley's reserve goalkeeper, and will be released when his contract expires on 30 June. He is not feeling sorry for himself. The fact I have had to sit on the bench for 18 months in the Premier League is not going to define or crush me. I remember who I am. I remember playing for my local Sunday league team and trying to get into the Shrewsbury Town first team.
Wright: He could not do any more for Chelsea. He was somebody who, when it wasn't going well, could do something that would turn the game on its head for them. Shearer: Teams used to double up on him which created space that other players could exploit. The way he carried and travelled with the ball. Thierry Henry Thierry Henry finished top scorer in the Premier League on four occasionsClubs: ArsenalPremier League appearances: 258Goals: 175Premier League titles: TwoNot the sort of forward to outmuscle a defender in an aerial duel.
In the other early kick-off, Aston Villa moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 victory against Burnley thanks to goals from Wesley and Jack Grealish, although VAR was at the heart of it again, ruling out a goal for the visitors in the first half for a marginal offside. Manchester City v Everton, Norwich v Crystal Palace and West Ham v Bournemouth all kick off at 17:30 GMT, while Arsenal host Manchester United at 20:00.
You think bad, but I've never had something like this in my career, so I always take it in a good way. It makes me more hungry to come back and do well. The France international suffered a foot injury in August that he aggravated by continuing to play. I had a cast on it, a plaster-cast, so it went very well but too well.
They were let down with the most catastrophic consequences imaginable. I know how important these proceedings have been to everyone, even though they came far too late. Graham Mackrell, the Sheffield Wednesday club secretary at the time of the disaster, was found guilty of a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act, in the previous trial.
Well this is an important match for both of the teams for sure. Belchatow so far is a the 15th place with overall of 7-4-13 ; 24-32 with 25 points which is only 1 more than Odra Pole and 3 more then Chojni so their existance at this league for the next season is in danger and have to aim for the full prize. Zaglebie on the other hand are still in race for some of that play-off spots for promotion so they have to take the full package too against this teams that are fighting for survival. Either way this is important game for both of the teams so I expect one even match.
Chelsea have won their last seven league and cup games. Chelsea have scored 21 goals in their last four league matches. Manchester United have no wins in their last three league and cup fixtures.. Chelsea have already beaten Manchester United twice this season. Manchester United are fourth in their first season in the Women's Super League.
Ludogorets won their opening two group games against CSKA 5-1 and Ferencvaros 3-0 but then suffered back to back defeats against Group H’s leaders Espanyol, while CSKA lost 5-1, 2-0, and 1-0 in their opening three matches before securing a point away at Ferencvaros courtesy of a 0-0 scoreline, with goalscoring being an issue for the Russian club. Both teams have scored in just one of Ludogorets last four group games, with the Bulgarians failing to score in their last two matches.
In this competition, Leverkusen have struggled to get their noses in front, but they've been in good form domestically of late, winning each of their last two, beating decent sides such as Bayern and Schalke. Not only have they won their last two, but they're now unbeaten in four in the Bundesliga, which should mean that they approach this fixture with confidence.
Real Madrid are top of the league standings on 56 points, 26 ahead of Betis, who have so far managed 30. Ahead of the game, Real registered a crucial 2-0 win at home to Barcelona, which ensured a return to winning ways after having failed to win in three and they will be firm favorites going to this game.
Liverpool need a maximum of two more wins to secure the Premier League and Barber said it would be "incredibly unjust" if they were not to be awarded the title. In a newspaper column, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady said declaring the season "null and void" was "the only fair and reasonable thing to do". On Friday, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said "football matches really aren't important at all" in an emotional message on the club's website where he urged fans to "look out for each other".
Erik’s goal shortly before halftime all but secured the title and left Tokyo an almost impossible task of having to score six goals in a half to get their hands on the trophy. Park’s sending off for a rash challenge on Tokyo striker Kensuke Nagai with 30 minutes remaining would have made only the most pessimistic of Yokohama fans worry but Endo’s goal on 77 minutes put all fears to rest.
Najran will host Al Nahda for this fixture of the league. Both sides are very average teams in this campaign. I expect, this will be tense match for both sides. In my opinion, the visitors have a real chance to make a positive result. Al Nahdha have an effective attack. The visitors have a more offensive team. I expect, they tend to score a goal. Also, we have Najran who's is more modest team in attack. True, the hosts have a solid defense. In any case, I expect, the visitors will try to dominate in this game. I think, Al Nahdha will closer to victory.
And BBC Radio 5 Live's European football experts discuss how they see each Premier League team's prospects. Who are favourites to win it?Last year's Champions League winners Liverpool might be running away with the league, but their 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid two weeks ago them leaves perilously close to going out. As Liverpool have a tough task on their hands to reach this season's Champions League quarter-finals, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Barcelona are the three big favourites to reach the final," says Simon Gleave, head of sports analysis at Gracenote.
If you've heard the phrase 'these are unprecedented times' once in the past few months, you've heard it a thousand times. The world as we knew it is no more, and who knows when it will ever return to normal?Football fans have seen their sporting world put up on bricks. And Thursday night saw another strange moment, at Downing Street this time. Health Secretary Matt Hancock was busy addressing the nation in the regular Government news conference when he caught everyone off guard by announcing: "We now go to.
Paper Round's view: This is going to be one of those transfers that will go on all summer. Dortmund will probably hold out on accepting any bids for Sancho until after the European Championships - just in case his performances at the international tournament inflate his value. Wednesday's reports seemed to point to United signing Sancho this summer, especially with the expected transfer of Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea.
