From captaining a club in crisis in his early twenties through to shining on Europe's biggest stage, Hakim Ziyech has experienced much on his journey from street footballer to becoming Chelsea's latest signing. The Dutch-born Morocco midfielder is poised to head to London this summer after Chelsea agreed a fee with Ajax that could rise to more than £36m. While any big-money transfer to the Premier League comes laden with expectation, 26-year-old Ziyech has already shown he is no stranger to adversity or pressure.
Promoted to Premier League: 2015. Form since restart: 0/12pts. Bournemouth's remaining gamesDateOpponents (position in brackets)WhereThu 9 JulyTottenham (10th)HomeSun 12 JulyLeicester (3rd)HomeWed 15 JulyMan City (2nd)AwaySun 19 JulySouthampton (13th)HomeSun 26 JulyEverton (11th)AwayCherries not got going since restart: It feels a long time ago since Joshua King and Dan Gosling were hitting winners earlier in the season for Eddie Howe's side against Manchester United and Chelsea respectively.
This should be another victory for league leaders Chelsea. They are the only unbeaten side in the table and the last four matches in this league have all been won. They are the league's top away scorers and can improve that record with a win over a Birmingham side that has already lost four league games this season.
The club’s board have asked Josep Bartomeu to call elections immediately, following pressure on him as the club enters a crisis period. He has put off any decision until Thursday, with the next elections scheduled to take place next year. Paper Round’s view: Bartomeu could lose Lionel Messi on a free transfer this season if the trouble continues, something the rest of the board are surely concerned about.
There wasn’t much between these two sides last season, but it’s a different story this time around. Cagliari have doubled Sassuolo’s points tally so far. While the visitors are sitting in fourth, Sassuolo are four points clear of the drop. Even their performances have been different, which could lead to a quick start from the visitors.
Porto v Arsenal: What time, what channel and all you need 18 hours ago — The Champions League continues this week and Arsenal visit Porto. Here's all you need to know about the match.
Halep celebrates two-year Wimbledon trophy Simon Halep is trying to look on the bright side regarding the suspension of the tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means at least she will be referred to as reigning Wimbledon champion for two years, reports Reuters. More here. Simona Halep, Serena Williams, WimbledonGetty Images 15:49 - Olympics delay helps banned athletes The Mirror has discovered that athletes who are currently banned for doping offences will not have their bans stretched to ensure they miss the Olympics rearranged for next year.
In Europe, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid players have taken a 70% pay cut, while Juventus players and manager Maurizio Sarri have agreed to freeze their pay for four months. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe became the first Premier League boss to take a voluntary pay cut during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday. Pressure, pay and PR - analysisDan Roan, BBC sports editorThere will be a huge amount at stake at 15:00 BST on Saturday when Premier League clubs, players and PFA representatives dial in to an unprecedented video conference call to thrash out the drop in wages that the clubs have now proposed.
Manchester City, who won the Carabao Cup semi-final 3-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 1-0 at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, did not comment but, as with previous cases of trouble, they will look at CCTV footage of the incidents and take the appropriate action. Away allocations were cut by almost 50% for the two legs of the semi-final after problems at previous Manchester derbies. I have got to stand behind Pep," said United boss Solskjaer.
After Sancho had been dropped for the Champions League game against Barcelona in November for "lacking focus" he has maintained his sparkling form when given the opportunity. Sancho scored twice as Dortmund thrashed Fortuna Dusseldorf 5-0 on Saturday. We're continuing to plan with him," said Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc before the game.
Posted at 70' Penalty Manchester City Women. Caroline Weir draws a foul in the penalty area. Goal!Posted at 68' Goal! Manchester City Women 2, Chelsea Women 2. Magdalena Eriksson (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Beth England following a corner. Posted at 68' Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Janine Beckie. Posted at 66' Corner, Manchester City Women.
I do not really understand why odds are so high on the over 2.5 goals in this one as for sure Tottenham will be needing at least 2 goals in order to win all 3 points, while Wolves scored 9 goals in their last 3 games winning 4-0 at home in the Europa League first leg with Espanyol while losing earlier this week the return leg 3-2 in Spain but it did not really matter they still made it through while resting key players in that return leg.
I’m thinking of players like Andy Cole and Mark Hughes and Teddy Sheringham. It’s a link player that they’re missing. Someone that you can give the ball to and trust, someone who’s going to keep hold of it for you. You can’t rely on Anthony Martial because you don’t know what his mood swings are going to be like.
The opening game at the Bridge saw Alexis Sanchez lob against the crossbar and Cesc Fabregas have one scrambled off the line before that man Didier Drogba steered Chelsea ahead. Pedro hit the post but Chelsea held on to take a slender lead to Spain where, truly against the odds, Pep, Messi et al were beaten by Roberto Di Matteo's team. One of the finest second legs ever? Before last season, sure. Messi was at his absolute best, leading Chelsea's defence a merry dance with some blinding one-twos and mesmeric dribbling and, while Petr Cech denied the talisman, it was anchorman Sergio Busquets who popped up with a tap-in to level the aggregate scores.
Henry and Werner give the impression of just thinking of the bottom line. This is not to pit Liverpool individuals against each other, simply to remind Henry and Werner of the special people who congregate in and around Anfield, and not to embarrass them with crass grabs for public cash. Furloughing? This means money for Henry and Werner.
My pick for this match is over 2.5 goals. I think that this match will end 2:1 or 3:1. Both teams are in very good shooting shape. However, I find it interesting to place a bet on over 2.5 goals to the odds of 1.73.
Painful European exit doesn't take gloss off Liverpool's outstanding season''I realise I am a really bad loser' - Klopp says Reds defeat 'doesn't feel right'Atletico were gifted a way back into the game Roberto Firmino celebrates his extra-time goal against Atletico - it was the first time he had found the net at Anfield this seasonWhen Firmino scored to put them 2-0 up on the night at the start of extra time, Liverpool were ahead on aggregate in the tie for the first time.
All of the stats heading into Saturday’s clash suggest that a double chance bet on Fortuna Sittard is the way to go and we have backed the pair to play out a 1-1 draw but feel the hosts could pinch all three points if they play to their very best.
That would really add to the drama. What the hell does ‘No al racismo’ even mean at this stage? Okay let’s get a quick caveat out of the way here. This is not directed at all Espanyol fans. This is directed at the group who were racially abusing Inaki Williams during Saturday’s match between Espanyol and Athletic.
West Ham: Roberto, Fredericks, Ogbonna, Diop, Cresswell, Rice, Noble, Snodgrass, Yarmolenko, Anderson, Haller… Subs: Martin, Balbuena, Zabaleta, Sanchez, Fornals, Ajeti, Antonio. Tottenham: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies, Dier, Winks, Dele, Lucas, Son, Kane… Subs: Austin, Foyth, Rose, Walker-Peters, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lo Celso.
His final goal for Spurs, with a potential January departure in the offing? Norwich did not let their heads drop, and soon got themselves back in front after Toby Alderweireld dispossessed Pukki in the box, only for Aurier to divert the loose ball into his own net. Kane, though, had the final say, sending Krul the wrong way to deny bottom side Norwich what would have been a vital three points.
Jarrod Bowen (Hull City) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jordy de Wijs with a headed pass. Posted at 74' Tom Eaves (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 74' Foul by Dael Fry (Middlesbrough). Posted at 73' Foul by Kevin Stewart (Hull City).
I don't think Mourinho has all the players he wants right now either. He will want to tighten things up and buy in the midfield areas during the January transfer window. Spurs midfield concerns Jose'Mourinho confident of top fourChelsea need to buy in January Media playback is not supported on this device Frank Lampard - Reduced transfer ban is a 'positive outcome' for Chelsea After Liverpool, Leicester and Manchester City, I think it will be between Tottenham and Manchester United for the fourth spot in the league.
Match of Scottish Cup where team Albion Rovers will play at home with team Airdrieonians. Hosts are playing in League 2. After last 2 matches played they did defeat and victory. Guests are playing in League 2. After last 2 matches played they did 2 wins. It will be a hard match for both teams. My bet here on hosts how 1X. Albion Rovers most of their points took at home matches and match with represent of League 1 will be very important for them. Cups matches are always held with surprises. I am thinking that it will be our match .
Batshuayi has had his chances so far this season but he hasn’t shown enough to suggest he warrants regular playing time. He can be a poacher but he brings precious little else to the table, especially compared to Giroud. Olivier Giroud of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on January 10, 2020 in Cobham, United Kingdom.
Chinandega pulled out with the good defensive performance, and was able to get their first win on side in this season. They beat Jalapa with 1:0 and made the move to the playoff fight in the next period. Team is heading to the Diriangen, which was one of the tight rivals in the competition, but which is having some issues after drawing with the bottom placed Sabanas and lose in Managua to Juventus.
Zak Vyner replaces Jack Hunt. SubstitutionPosted at 89' Substitution, Bristol City. Jamie Paterson replaces Callum O'Dowda. Posted at 84' Hand ball by Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City). SubstitutionPosted at 82' Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Atdhe Nuhiu replaces Connor Wickham. Posted at 80' Jack Hunt (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sabanas young team is know for very poor performances when lose their matches, especially on away side. It is not rare that team concede five or more goals, and they also hold a losing record with 10:0 defeat against Chinandega. However, it is only two games left, until the finish of this part of the season, and home team is hard to reach semi final place, where Esteli has six points more.
Union Berlin are set to host Hoffenheim in this Tuesday's German Bundesliga fixture. Union are currently trailing Hoffenheim by just one point going into this Tuesday's game. They will have the opportunity to leapfrog Hoffenheim and move into the top half of the Bundesliga table with a win in this Tuesday's game.
Another very interesting match from this interesting league and one more time, I will bet on goals, what is for me, more than real, if we see how this two rivals are playing. So, let's start from the Lokomotive Pamir and that is team who is in previous round played 1-3 and lost match against CSKA, while on the other side Khatlon is coming in this match after 2-2, 2-3 and 2-1 in last three matches. After those results, of course, over is more than ok and I will try that here. It is pretty good for bet and real.
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Many of Europe's currently-suspended domestic leagues, as well as the European Champions League, hope eventually to complete their seasons this year. The ICC, which began in 2013, has been played in July and August in the United States and beyond. It has featured most of Europe's leading clubs, and many of the games have attracted massive crowds, including 109,000 for a Real Madrid versus Manchester United contest in Michigan in 2014.
