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Video: Celtic Park erupts as home side take lead in Champions League clash

Darren Looney — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:24:38 +0000

Celtic have taken the lead in their Champions League clash with Lazio thanks to a goal from Kyogo Furuhashi.

The Scottish champions would be considered the weakest team in their group but have made a promising start against Italian side Lazio.

The goal came after just 12 minutes as Kyogo was played through on goal and finished off the move with not the best of finishes.

The goalkeeper should have done better but that does not matter to the home side as an explosion of noise occurred as the Scottish giants went 1-0 ahead.

Kyogo Furuhashi blows the roof off Paradise ?

Celtic take the lead against Lazio!#UCL pic.twitter.com/RHeJRRKW2T

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 4, 2023

Silky smooth from Celtic! ?

Kyogo Furuhashi finishes off a lovely team move. pic.twitter.com/EZmbnFtIP2

— CBS Sports Golazo ?? (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 4, 2023

AC Milan vs Lazio team news

Connor Holden — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 08:03:23 +0000

AC Milan (2nd in the Serie A) take on Lazio (12th in the Serie A) on Saturday 30th of September, at the San Siro, at 17:00 PM (BST).

The last time these two sides faced, AC Milan beat Lazio 2-0 at the San Siro in May this year. Goals from Ismael Bennacer and Theo Hernandez securing them the victory on the day.

AC Milan won their last Serie A game, beating Cagliari 3-1. Goals from Noah Okafor, Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek for Milan, and a goal from Zito Luvumbo for Cagliari.

Lazio also won their last Serie A game, beating Torino 2-0. Goals from Matias Vecino and Mattia Zaccagni for Lazio to secure the victory and the three points.

How to watch AC Milan vs Lazio

Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Kickoff: 17:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: TNT Sports
Venue: San Siro

Team News:

AC Milan will be without midfielders Rade Krunic and Ismael Bannacer through injury, however they will be boosted by the return of Mike Maignan after his spell on the sidelines due to injury.

Lazio have a fully fit squad to face AC Milan.

Predicted XI:

AC Milan: Maignan, Hernandez, Tomori, Thiaw, Florenzi, Reijnders, Krunic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao, Giroud, Pulisic.

Lazio: Provedel, Marusic, Romagnoli, Casale, Lazzari, Alberto, Cataldi, Vecino, Zaccagni, Immobile, Anderson.

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Inside Spain: Jude Bellingham watch, Joao Felix redemption and more scandal at Real Madrid

Ruairidh Barlow — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:07:32 +0000

Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond.

This week on Jude Bellingham-watch… Bellingham is the very best of Spanish football right now. Six goals, six games, and an assist to boot.

It’s been a week of good football in Spain, with Real Madrid maintaining their 100% record against first Real Sociedad and then Union Berlin. Just about making it through both, Rodrygo Goes was expected to be one of Bellingham’s chief partners in crime, but after six games, it hasn’t quite happened for him. The latest is that there is interest from the Premier League in finding Rodrygo a better fit.

Joao Felix could barely have wished for a better beginning to life in Barcelona. Two starts, two 5-0 wins, 3 goals and 1 assist in total. All of a sudden Xavi Hernandez’s side look like a top team with Felix, and Joao Cancelo, even if Real Betis and Royal Antwerp didn’t provide too much resistance. Felix has admitted he never clicked with Diego Simeone or at Chelsea, the question being asked in Barcelona is how long he can click with Barcelona.

Real Madrid go across town to face Atletico Madrid in the derby on Sunday night, and if it was on brand for Los Blancos to score a late winner, it was rather on brand for Atleti to concede a 94th-minute equaliser to Lazio’s goalkeeper Ivan Provedel.

Joao Felix admits he couldn't click with Diego Simeone. pic.twitter.com/HiNr7Wt3Yf

— Football España (@footballespana_) September 21, 2023

Sevilla drew with Lens 1-1, and Real Sociedad by the same score with Inter. The latter will be the happier with their performance, who have been brilliant against Real Madrid and Inter, but struggle for effectiveness.

Away from football on the pitch, the Spain women’s side agreed to return to action after a seven-hour meeting that lasted until 5:00am, finally finding some common ground with the Federation on agreements to improve equality in sport and football. It seems no coincidence that General Secretary Andreu Camps, Luis Rubiales’ right-hand was sacked.

Finally, four Real Madrid players (three in the academy and one at Real Madrid C) were formally called to testify against allegations of distributing sexual content without consent, and distributing sexual content of a minor. One of the victims, given the name Sofia, gave an in-depth interview recounting the events, and declaring the players knew her friend was underage.

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Lazio vs Atletico Madrid: Live stream, TV Channel, Start time and Team news

Connor Holden — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:53:04 +0000

Lazio take on Atletico Madrid in the first game of Champions League Group E on Tuesday, 19th of September, at the Stadio Olimpico Tour, at 20:00 PM (BST).

The last time these two sides faced, was in the UEFA Europa League, in 2012, in a Round of 32 clash. Atletico Madrid beat Lazio over two legs, winning 3-1 and 1-0 to win the overall tie 4-1 on aggregate.

Lazio lost their last Serie A fixture, losing 3-1 to Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. Goals from Dusan Vlahovic (x2) and Federico Chiesa for Juventus, and a goal from Luis Alberto for Lazio.

Atletico Madrid also lost their last outing, losing 3-0 to Valencia in La Liga. A brace from Hugo Duro and a Javi Guerra goal secured the victory and three points for Valencia.

How to watch Lazio vs Atletico Madrid

Date: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Kickoff: 20:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: Bt Sport
Venue: Stadio Olimpico Tour

Team News:

Lazio look set to have a full squad of players to choose from, with no new injuries or suspensions.

However Atletico Madrid will remain without Thomas Lemar, Koke and Rodrigo De Paul, who all remain out through injury. This could see a very different look in midfield for Atletico.

Predicted XI:

Lazio: Provedel, Hysaj, Romagnoli, Casale, Murusic, Alberto, Cataldi, Kamada, Zaccagni, Immobile, Anderson.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Riquelme, Hermoso, Witsel, Savic, Azpilicueta, Niguez, Barrios, Llorente, Morata, Griezmann.

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Champions League draw: Newcastle’s group of death, Man United land epic Bayern Munich tie as holders Man City avoid big guns

Jason Pettigrove — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:52:39 +0000

In the grand old setting of the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday evening, the draw for the group stage of the 2023/24 Champions League took place.

Thirty-two teams were placed in four pots, and as always at this point, no team can play a side from their own association.

That ensured that some incredible groups have been put together, perhaps none more so than Group F which consisted of Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United.

With the final being held on June 1, 2024 at the iconic Wembley Stadium, the four English participants will be keen to go all the way.

Holders Manchester City were paired with RB Leipzig, Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Young Boys in Group G, with Man United and Arsenal also handed some tricky ties for the upcoming six match days.

GROUP A

Bayern Munich
Man United
FC Copenhagen
Galatasaray

GROUP B

Sevilla
Arsenal
PSV Eindhoven
Lens

GROUP C

Napoli
Real Madrid
Braga
Union Berlin

GROUP D

Benfica
Inter Milan
Salzburg
Real Sociedad

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GROUP E

Feyenoord
Atletico Madrid
Lazio
Celtic

GROUP F

Paris Saint-Germain
Borussia Dortmund
AC Milan
Newcastle United

GROUP G

Man City
RB Leipzig
Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade)
Young Boys

GROUP H

FC Barcelona
Porto
Shakhtar Donetsk
Royal Antwerp

GAMES TO BE PLAYED AS FOLLOWS:

Matchday 1: 19/20 September 2023
Matchday 2: 3/4 October 2023
Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023
Matchday 4: 7/8 November 2023
Matchday 5: 28/29 November 2023
Matchday 6: 12/13 December 2023

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All you need to know about the Champions League draw

Jason Pettigrove — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:22:59 +0000

On Thursday evening at 6pm CET, the draw for the group stage of the 2023/24 Champions League will take place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Thirty-two teams will be placed in four pots, with the holders, Europa League winners and six domestic champions placed in pot 1, with the remaining sides in pots 2-4 and determined via UEFA’s coefficient rankings.

As always, No team can play a side from their own association. Pairings and any other restrictions will be announced ahead of the draw.

UEFA.com will show the draw live as usual, and dates for the group stage games are as follows:

Teams in the draw

England: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle
Spain: Atletico, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Sevilla
Germany: Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig, Union Berlin
Italy: Inter, Lazio, Milan, Napoli
France: Lens, Paris
Portugal: Benfica, Braga, Porto
Netherlands: Feyenoord
Austria: Salzburg
Scotland: Celtic
Serbia: Red Star
Switzerland: Young Boys
Turkey: Galatasaray
Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk

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Tottenham star could now stay despite being linked with a move away all summer

Darren Looney — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:20:07 +0000

Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris could now potentially stay at the North London club despite having been linked with a move away all summer.

The 36-year-old has one year remaining on his current Spurs deal and according to RMC’s Fabrice Hawkins, the French goalkeeper has rejected the chance to join Serie A side Lazio.

The reporter goes on to say that Lloris is still open to offers from potential new clubs but has not ruled out the possibility of staying at Tottenham for the final year of his contract if the right team doesn’t come along.

? Hugo Lloris has rejected the chance to join Lazio. ???

He is still open to offers but has not ruled out the possibility of staying at Tottenham. ?

(Source: @FabriceHawkins) pic.twitter.com/fHm3oh7Rei

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 23, 2023

Hope rises for Tottenham man as contract negotiations re-open

Jason Pettigrove — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:06:28 +0000

The transfer window can be a trying time for every football player, manager and club, though one Tottenham man is set to re-open talks which could give him clarity over his future.

Even though the 2023/24 Premier League season will be almost four games old by the time the transfer window closes, there will still be moves made right up until the very last second as clubs try and secure a bargain or a player they’ve been tracking long-term.

Some deals fail at the last-minute of course. Who can forget the David De Gea to Real Madrid fax fiasco?!

For Spurs custodian, Hugo Lloris, the future looked bleak after he broke off discussions with Italian giants, Lazio, because it was believed that he wasn’t interested in having to fight for the No.1 jersey.

As a player that’s won the World Cup and had over 600 club appearances, one can understand why his ego may have taken a bit of a dent if the expectation was he might need to settle for being the No.2 on occasion.

However, according to Sky Sports Italy, the Serie A side have re-opened negotiations with Lloris, which would suggest that they’re willing to acceded to his demands.

With only 10 days left until the closure of the transfer window, all parties will need to work hard and fast to get the deal done, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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Another Tottenham legend set to depart as Serie A giants come calling

Jason Pettigrove — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:57:40 +0000

If losing Harry Kane this summer wasn’t enough for Tottenham Hotspur, it now appears more than likely that they’re going to lose another club legend before the window closes for business on September 1.

Ange Postecoglou’s brief will likely have been to get Spurs back to playing a more fluid attacking game than that which both Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte tried to implement.

The north Londoners are known for their passing, movement and free-flowing style, so it’s no wonder the Portuguese and Italian’s defensively minded set-ups never really worked at White Hart Lane.

Postecoglou clearly needs time to implement his preferred style and that may have been achieved a little easier with Kane in situ, however, that option is no longer open to him.

According to Gianluca di Marzio, fellow long-term Spurs employee, Hugh Lloris, is likely to follow him out of the exit door this summer, as Serie A giants, Lazio, seek an immediate replacement for Maximiano who has gone to Almeria.

The reliable journalist also notes that both Spurs and Lazio are already negotiating for Lloris’ departure, so one can infer that as long as talks go well, the former club captain could be leaving the north Londoners before their next Premier League game this weekend.

It will bring down the curtain on the Frenchman’s Tottenham career which began way back in 2012 when he signed from Lyon.

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Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano responds to Arsenal transfer links with Bundesliga star

Mark Brus — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:20:31 +0000

Fabrizio Romano has responded to the recent Arsenal transfer rumours linking them with a possible move for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Djibril Sow.

Writing in his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Romano explained that there’s no final decision on Sow’s future yet, and suggested we’ll have to wait and see if the Gunners decide to join the race for the Switzerland international’s signature this summer.

Sow has impressed in his time in the Bundesliga and it seems he currently has interest from Sevilla and Lazio, while Romano has suggested Arsenal are currently happy to continue with Thomas Partey in that area of the pitch.

The north London giants have had a busy summer so far, bringing in Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz, so it remains to be seen how much more they can spend without selling first.

Sow doesn’t exactly look like he’d make sense as a priority, with Romano also providing an update on the club’s pursuit of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.

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