It's been seven years since the tragedy at Port Said, which left 72 football fans dead. Now officials hope that hosting the Africa Cup of Nations will help.... Match facts: Tanzania’s Simba v Egypt’s Masry (CAF Confederation Cup) - Egyptian Football - Sports Hopefully we can sustain this as long as possible.” Poch on speculation: 'The players know the situation' It was a frustrating night in Manchester for PSG boss Pochettino in a week in which he has been heavily linked with the managerial vacancy across the city at Manchester United. Cornet produced an impressive save from Krul at the other end midway through the half as the game produced an end-to-end flow, with Premier League survival increasingly at stake. Where to watch the African Champions League final Al-Ahly of Egypt will face Wydad AC, on Monday, in the final game of the African Champions League, which will be held on the Mohamed V stadium in Morocco. 9. Farewell to a legend Not even a failed Panenka penalty attempt against Chelsea could ruin the man's reputation. Aleksandar Mitrovic's 41st league goal of the season, awarded via goalline technology, looked to have all but sealed the title for the Cottagers. Gabon goalkeeper Jean-Noel Amonome also blocked close-in effort from Blati Toure and Adama Guira in an action-filled final 10 minutes. Two confident wins in a row, and they remain one of just two unbeaten sides left in the league. This will be a stern test, but one from which I expect them to prevail. Diogo Jota faces a race to be fit in time for Liverpool's Carabao Cup final date with Chelsea later this month because of an ankle ligament injury. A recent statement from the EFL warned they are facing the very real threat of liquidation unless the situation is resolved, although Rooney says he has been given assurances no more players will depart without his say-so. In that instance in 2017-18, Arsenal drew 0-0 away at Chelsea before winning 2-1 at home in the second leg to reach the final.Liverpool have won more away matches in the League Cup than any other team in the competition's history (56) and have won eight of their 11 on the road under Jurgen Klopp (L3), including their last three in a row.Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has scored seven goals in five League Cup appearances at the Emirates, averaging a goal every 46 minutes at the stadium in the competition, and is Arsenal's leading scorer at the Emirates in the League Cup. You need to have a conversation with him about do you want to be at this club, are you part of my plans? His form has seen him increasingly utilised off the bench under current Wolves boss Bruno Lage, but even when he starts he is struggling to exert influence - against Manchester City last Saturday he had fewer touches than goalkeeper Jose Sa (24 to Sa's 50). CR Belouizdad vs Al Ahly SC - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats CR Belouizdad vs Al Ahly SC on Fri, Jan 3, 2025, 19:00 UTC. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights,... One of the ways we can do that when we are on the field is to play with passion and love and determination, because those fans deserve that. Vieira uses Gallagher as an example. Southgate signed a four-year contract when he was appointed in November 2016, and after the 2018 World Cup he signed an improved four-year deal. Simba SC draw against Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli in CAF Confederation Cup Tanzania's Simba SC have settled for a goalless draw against Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) in their first leg second preliminary round of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies... Lightning Lavery It's fair to say the pace of Blackpool striker Shayne Lavery took Switzerland players by surprise. But despite that, he managed to stand out among 400 candidates and make the 26-man squad. He initially played as a striker, but had one big issue in his game. He used to run the ball with his head down, so sometimes he didn't even notice that he had reached the end of the pitch. He was very fast and had a very good technique, the ball would stick to his foot like glue. 10. Top of the tree Leanne Kiernan is on fire in the Women's Championship, with 10 goals in 11 games. At the end of the day, this is a terrible position for Chelsea to find themselves in, as it is notoriously difficult to sign quality players during the January transfer window. Well, well, well. We have a title race. Who'd ever want one regular day of Barclays when it serves up weekends like this? Ndombele is very much open to the move as a childhood supporter of PSG, and should a final deal be concluded, he will reunite with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino at Parc des Princes. Modern Sport FC vs Ghazl Al Mahalla - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats Modern Sport FC vs Ghazl Al Mahalla on Sat, May 3, 2025, 17:00 UTC. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights, team forms,... What can he do at [36]? He's a phenomenon in terms of goals but I mentioned this in midweek with Lionel Messi. They were nearly made to pay for their profligacy when Brennan Johnson progressed well down the inside right and teed up Zinckernagel, but the Dane sent his shot high over the crossbar. The talent is also present. As well as the aforementioned players, young stars such as Ronald Araujo, Brian Rodriguez, Facundo Torres and Agustin Alvarez Martinez are already beginning to make their mark at senior level, while Uruguay still boast one of the world's premier defenders in Jose Maria Gimenez and, when used in carefully administered doses, the goals of veteran strike pair Suarez and Cavani. The Hornets’ Italian owner is Gino Pozzo is notoriously impatient, having gone through 15 different managers in the last 10 years. Even a change in the weather was suggested. In the end, he put it down to a strange 10 minutes and said he wouldn't dwell too long on it. The 23-year-old was mostly playing as a back-up goalkeeper for Ashby at the time, and as he was not involved in the matchday squad for the game, he was asked to run the line in the second half, a common request at that level. Tuchel refused to pull any punches when assessing Lukaku's performances over the past few weeks ahead of the visit of Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports. Petrojet vs Al Ahly SC - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats Petrojet vs Al Ahly SC on Wed, Apr 30, 2025, 17:00 UTC. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights, team forms,... The striker finished off a nice move which had seen Scott Malone find Jed Wallace down the left before the winger crossed low into the box where the in-form Bradshaw fired home first time. Across those six games, they have scored only once, conceding 23 times themselves.Arsenal are currently unbeaten in 18 FA WSL matches (W16 D2), a run dating back to the end of February. I feel that he can dramatically improve me as a player and I'm looking forward to learning from him big time. On Thursday, Laura Ricketts made a public statement pledging Chelsea would strive to be champions on and off the field if the family-led group won the auction. However, given the German is renowned for demanding a high-energy brand of football, that might not be good news for every member of the United squad. Al Ahly vs Orlando Pirates, 18 January 2025: Players to watch, H2H, betting odds, how to watch & more! Orlando Pirates travel to Egypt basking in the glory of qualifying for the quarter-finals, as they face off against defending champions Al... Asked whether Uefa's rhetoric, in conjunction with the expansion of tournaments, is a case of 'greenwashing', Uva added: We have billions of fans around the world and lots of attention from the media so we know we have the opportunity to be a driver on climate action and lead by example. Ada Hegerberg: Emma Hayes right over Euro 2022 prize money rowFIFA hosts global summit but UEFA remains opposed to World Cup plansThe proposed plans by FIFA to stage both the men's and women's World Cup tournaments every two years will have profoundly detrimental sporting, economic, societal and many other impacts that will fundamentally alter the course and development of the women's game, the statement began. The survey also found that only 21% of players believe their voice is respected and their wellbeing is adequately considered when it comes to international football governance. 10. Top of the tree Leanne Kiernan is on fire in the Women's Championship, with 10 goals in 11 games. Clarke responded at the break by withdrawing Christie for Che Adams, in the hope of providing Dykes with more support. There were moments, hints that Atletico might fold. Elanga spurned a wonderful chance from close range. Guinea then saw defender Ibrahima Sory Conte head against the upright before Sylla broke the deadlock. And yet, it was the cult hero Origi who had the final say, as he so often seems to do in these big games, poaching a chance from under the crossbar after Diaz's acrobatic attempt. Bednarek was the scourge of Spurs once more moments later as his last-ditch challenge stopped Son from scoring, and Son then turned provider for substitute Matt Doherty but Forster was out quickly to save with his feet. “It was so intense for him for over 20 years and you need to get away a little bit, but I think it would be so beneficial for all parties to have him more present. Clashes erupt after Egypt court sentences 21 to death in football riot An Egyptian judge sentenced 21 people to death Saturday for their roles in a riot at a football game in Port Said that left 74 people dead... CAF and broadcast partner beIN SPORTS to stage live CAF Interclub Quarter-Final draws in Doha, Qatar on Thursday, 20 February beIN SPORTS will stage the quarter-final draws for the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup on Thursday, 20... The ones who stay here try to work hard, recover well and be ready for the games that are coming. Neville: Nobody expected Man Utd to sink so lowGary Neville has conceded that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under massive, massive pressure following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City but insisted the United boss is unlikely to be sacked mid-season. Riot sparks carnage at Egyptian soccer match At least 74 people died and around 1,000 were injured during a riot in a soccer stadium in the Egyptian city of Port Said this morning,... You do not want to be playing pressure football losing 1-0 to Croatia, and then all of a sudden the Scotland game is a cup final, going into that under severe pressure where they have got nothing to lose and we have got everything to lose. 30 dead after Egyptians angry about riot verdicts try to storm prison A punishing Egyptian court ruling tied to a soccer riot spurred clashes that left at least 30 people dead Saturday, an official said. The material always determines how you play, but I set the requirements that come with it and the standards. The Blues remain interested in signing Dembele in the summer - when he will be a free agent - and Tuchel has spoken highly in the past of a player he coached at Borussia Dortmund during the 2016/17 season.