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Footy Times
2d ago
Real Madrid secured a place in the Champions League final with a heart-stopping 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich, a match destined for legend due to its rollercoaster ending and controversial calls.
The match erupted with energy, both sides trading early chances. Bayern’s Gnabry nearly connected with Kane, while Neuer’s stunning double save thwarted Vini Jr. and Rodrygo. A second ball on the pitch added to the initial chaos. Bayern’s pressing forced Real back, but their counters remained potent.
Disaster struck for Bayern on the half-hour mark when Gnabry succumbed to a hamstring injury, repla ..read more
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3d ago
Borussia Dortmund pulled off a monumental upset, defying the odds and silencing a raucous Parc des Princes crowd to defeat Paris St-Germain. Their victory secures a place in their first Champions League final since 2013, a testament to their resilience and tactical brilliance.
Carrying a 1-0 lead from the first leg, Dortmund extended their advantage early in the match. Mats Hummels, left unmarked, capitalized on Julian Brandt’s corner, his close-range header sending shockwaves through the stadium.
PSG’s frustration mounted. Warren Zaire-Emery’s agonizing miss, his volley crashing against the ..read more
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3d ago
Crystal Palace delivered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester United at Selhurst Park, completing a league double and exposing glaring weaknesses in Erik ten Hag’s side. The home crowd roared as Michael Olise’s opener, followed by goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Tyrick Mitchell, and another from Olise, underscored United’s defensive disarray and lack of midfield control.
From the opening whistle, Palace’s intensity overwhelmed a United side that appeared lackluster and disjointed. Their makeshift defensive pairing of Casemiro and Jonny Evans, the 14th centre-back combination used this seas ..read more
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3d ago
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced the passing of legendary coach Cesar Luis Menotti at the age of 85.
Menotti will be forever remembered as the architect of Argentina’s 1978 World Cup triumph on home soil, a thrilling 3-1 victory over the Netherlands in extra time, fueled by Mario Kempes’ brace.
Menotti’s football career began as a striker, notably playing alongside Pele at Santos and representing Argentina internationally.
His coaching legacy spanned 37 years, including a successful stint at Barcelona, and positions in Italy, Mexico, Uruguay, and Argentina.
His tenure ..read more
Footy Times
3d ago
Real Madrid clinched their 36th La Liga title with four games remaining after securing a 3-0 victory over Cadiz. FC Barcelona’s 4-2 defeat against Girona sealed Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s triumph just two hours later.
Barcelona briefly threatened to delay the celebrations, leading 2-1 in the first half with goals from Andreas Christensen and Robert Lewandowski. However, Girona staged a dramatic second-half comeback, with Cristian Portu scoring a brace (including a stunning volley) and a goal from former Real Madrid Castilla player Miguel Gutiérrez.
Girona’s victory not only ended Barcelona’s t ..read more
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3d ago
Tottenham’s dramatic decline continued as their hopes of reaching the Premier League’s top four faded further after a comprehensive defeat at Anfield. Aston Villa’s defeat at Brighton left the door open for Spurs to make a late push for next season’s Champions League. However, even a late comeback could not prevent a fourth successive loss as Liverpool rediscovered some of their old form after their own recent slump.
Salah and Elliott Shine as Liverpool Dominate
Mohamed Salah put his touchline bust-up with manager Jurgen Klopp at West Ham behind him to open the scoring with a far-post header ..read more
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3d ago
Lionel Messi etched his name into MLS history with a record-shattering performance in Inter Miami CF’s 6-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls. His relentless playmaking ignited a second-half surge, setting a new league standard for both goal contributions (6) and assists (5) in a single match.
Despite conceding an early goal, Messi’s creativity quickly became apparent. His pinpoint through balls found Matías Rojas for his first two Miami goals, showcasing their immediate connection. Messi then showcased his enduring connection with former Barcelona teammate Luis Suárez, his perfectly weighte ..read more
Footy Times
6d ago
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered yet another dazzling performance, scoring his fourth hat trick of the Saudi Pro League season in Al Nassr’s dominant 6-0 victory over Al Wehda. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s electrifying display puts him within striking distance of Abderrazak Hamdallah’s league-record 34 goals, with four matches remaining.
Ronaldo wasted no time showcasing his scoring prowess, pouncing on a poor clearance from goalkeeper Monir El Kajoui to open the floodgates in the fifth minute. Mere minutes later, he doubled Al Nassr’s lead with a powerful header off a pinpoint cross from Ma ..read more
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6d ago
Mumbai City FC defied a roaring Salt Lake crowd and a spirited Mohun Bagan side to win a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory, clinching their second-ever Indian Super League championship. Jason Cummings’ strike before halftime ignited hopes of a home triumph, but goals from Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Bipin Singh, and Jakub Vojtus secured Mumbai’s stunning resurgence.
The partisan crowd fueled Mohun Bagan’s early dominance, their energy mirroring the intensity on the pitch. Mumbai, known for their possession game, struggled against Bagan’s aggressive press. Yet, despite controlling the flow, Bagan’s chanc ..read more
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6d ago
Real Madrid emphatically secured their 36th LaLiga title on Saturday, fueled by a comfortable 3-0 victory over Cádiz and rivals Barcelona’s shocking 4-2 defeat to Girona. The result leaves Los Blancos with an unassailable 13-point lead, despite enduring a season plagued by injuries to key players like goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defenders Éder Militão and David Alaba.
Jude Bellingham, the English midfield sensation, continued his record-breaking season with another vital goal against Cádiz. His relentless scoring prowess (18 goals), along with the clinical finishing of Vinícius Júnior (13 ..read more