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5 days ago
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Man City midfielder Kovacic has Achilles surgery and is out of Club World Cup
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic in action against Bournemouth's Evanilson, bottom, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic was ruled out of the Club World Cup after undergoing surgery on an Achilles injury, the English team said Monday. 'Mateo will spend the summer rehabilitating from the operation,' City said, 'and everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.' Advertisement The expanded 32-team Club World Cup starts on June 14, with City in the same group as Juventus, Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca. City's first match is on June 18. Kovacic will also miss Croatia's World Cup qualifiers against Gibraltar and the Czech Republic over the next week. City has Ballon d'Or winner Rodri back to fitness to add to manager Pep Guardiola's midfield options for the Club World Cup. ___ AP soccer:
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28-05-2025
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Premier League penalties: who won them...and who gave them away?
There are plenty of statistical morsels to savour as we reflect on an entertaining season - and Playmaker can now reveal which players successfully won their sides the most well as the most accident-prone players in their own 18-yard box. Champions Liverpool benefitted from the most penalties in the 2024/25 season, Arne Slot's Reds winning nine and Mo Salah converting them all in a clinical display of 12-yard professionalism. At the other end of the spectrum, Wolves were not awarded a single spot-kick during the entire campaign - the Midlanders and relegated Southampton (who missed both of the pens they were awarded) the only teams not to notch a top flight penalty last term. In fact, the Saints and Wolves endured an utterly miserable time of it when it came to penalty decisions, as they and Brighton (all nine) saw officials penalise them and point to the spot more than any of their Premier League peers. Reckless, poor decisions, unlucky...? Let's now drill down into the player data to find out which players were an accident waiting to happen in their own box in 2024/25. We have already mentioned Wolves a few times in this article, and it is perhaps no surprise therefore that the Premier League player to concede most penalties last season was playing his trade at Molineux. What is perhaps also not surprising is that the player in question is a goalkeeper: Portuguese stopper José Sá. Although Wolves themselves bounced back in outstanding fashion following the appointment of Sá's compatriot Vitor Pereira, the former Porto keeper was penalised for four fouls in his area last away two more penalties than any other player. Notably, four top flight keepers (Fabianski, Kepa, Pope and Sanchez: all two) gave multiple penalties away last season, while three midfielders (Yves Bissouma, Carlos Baleba and Will Hughes) also committed two infractions apiece in their own boxes. ???? Conceded most penalties last season (#PL): 4??: Sá 2??: Baleba, Bissouma, Cash, Coady, L Davis, De Ligt, W Hughes, Sugawara; Fabianski, Kepa, Pope, Sanchez#Wolves — playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) May 27, 2025 The art of inviting contact Although there is plenty of diving and brinkmanship involved in winning a penalty, consistently drawing a foul in the box requires skill - and Bournemouth's Brazilian forward Evanilson is a keen student of the art. Another former Porto player, the 25-year-old won five penalties in total in the 2024/25 season - three of them in one game against Wolves (with Sá in goal obviously!!). The first player ever to win three penalties in a Premier League game, Evanilson's hard work helped Justin Kluivert also become the first player to score a 'penalty hat-trick' - the Cherries forwards racking up top flight records in that 4-2 win over Wolves at Molineux last November. When it comes to winning fouls in the box, Evanilson is not the only Brazilian to seemingly possess the gift. Brighton's João Pedro has been linked with a big money move away from the Amex and he ranked outright second in the Premier League last season when it came to penalties won last season - the former Fluminense and Watford man drawing three fouls in his opponent's area. In terms of English players to win multiple penalties last term, there are five in total: Liam Delap, Tyler Dibling, Jaden Sancho, Jamie Vardy and Ollie Watkins. ???? Won most penalties last season (#PL):5??: Evanilson3??: João Pedro2??: Caicedo, Delap, Diallo, Diaz, Dibling, B Johnson, Sancho, Savinho, Vardy, Watkins#AFCB playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) May 27, 2025 The art of inviting contact Although a lot of diving and brinkmanship often goes on, there is certainly a skill to consistently winning penalty kicks - and Bournemouth's Brazilian striker Evanilson is a keen student of the art. Also a former Porto player, the 25-year-old became the first player ever to win three penalties in the same Premier League game, his team-mate Justin Kluivert converting all three of those spot-kicks to become the first player ever to score a 'penalty hat-trick' in the competition in the Cherries' 4-2 win over - you guessed it - Wolves (with Sá in goal!) last November. When it comes to fleet footwork in the box, Brighton's João Pedro is another top Brazilian talent and the reported Liverpool target was second to his countryman Evanilson when it came to winning spot-kicks last season - the former Fluminense and Watford man winning three in total for the Seagulls last term. In relation to English players to win multiple spot-kicks last season, there were five in total: Liam Delap, Tyler Dibling, Jaden Sancho, Jamie Vardy and Ollie Watkins - check out the stat below for the full rundown of the Premier League's top 'penalty winners'. ???? Won most penalties last season (#PL): 5??: Evanilson 3??: João Pedro 2??: Caicedo, Delap, Diallo, Diaz, Dibling, B Johnson, Sancho, Savinho, Vardy, Watkins#AFCB — playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) May 27, 2025
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27-05-2025
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Bournemouth's Evanilson reprieved over Manchester United VAR red card
Evanilson is sent off by the referee Peter Bankes during Bournemouth's game at home to Manchester United. Evanilson is sent off by the referee Peter Bankes during Bournemouth's game at home to Manchester United. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Evanilson is available for Bournemouth's Premier League game at Arsenal on Saturday after having a three-match ban overturned for his red card against Manchester United. The Brazilian striker was dismissed in the 70th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw after a challenge on Noussair Mazraoui, following a recommendation by the video assistant referee, John Brooks, for Peter Bankes to review the initial yellow card. Evanilson's suspension was removed after a successful claim of wrongful dismissal by Bournemouth. Advertisement Bournemouth's club-record signing had been set to miss a home game against Aston Villa and a trip to Manchester City as well as the Arsenal game. 'An independent regulatory commission has removed Evanilson's three-match ban following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal,' read a statement from the Football Association. 'The AFC Bournemouth forward was sent off during the Premier League fixture against Manchester United on Sunday, 27 April, for serious foul play.' Evanilson, who cost an initial £31.7m from Porto last summer, was originally shown a yellow card by Bankes for his foul on Mazraoui. But, following intervention from Brooks, the punishment was upgraded to red after Bankes watched replays of the incident on a pitch-side monitor. The Bournemouth manager, Andoni Iraola, and captain, Adam Smith, were both booked for protesting, while home supporters vented their displeasure. Iraola then criticised the decision at his post-match press conference, saying Evanilson had slipped into the challenge while asking to be able to review the VAR process. Advertisement Download the Guardian app from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'. If you already have the Guardian app, make sure you're on the most recent version. In the Guardian app, tap the Menu button at the bottom right, then go to Settings (the gear icon), then Notifications. Turn on sport notifications. The dismissal proved costly for Bournemouth as United striker Rasmus Højlund equalised in the sixth minute of added time, cancelling out Antoine Semenyo's first-half goal, which was assisted by Evanilson. With four games to go, the result left the south coast club 10th in the table – a point adrift of both Fulham and Brighton as they chase European qualification. 'I'm frustrated, for us it's two points that are massive, big consequences,' said Iraola. 'Now the repercussions are bigger because you don't have time to recover these points and it's two points that for us are very costly.'
North Wales Chronicle
26-05-2025
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- North Wales Chronicle
Antoine Semenyo at the double as Bournemouth finish with win over Leicester
Antoine Semenyo struck twice to clinch victory on what was otherwise a fairly forgettable afternoon. This is Bournemouth's best-ever Premier League season, but somehow it has not felt like it lately. As recently as the end of February, they were fifth in the league, eyes firmly fixed on the Champions League places. But just two wins from 12 games before the visit of relegated Leicester extinguished any hope of a first-ever European campaign for the Cherries next season. Since being relegated at the end of April, Leicester's form has been good, with the Foxes having taken seven of the last nine points available to them. Here they were bright and ought to have gone ahead when Oliver Skipp wasted a good sight of goal. Soon afterwards, Bournemouth's Evanilson dragged a shot just beyond the far post in the game's first chances. Bournemouth gained momentum and David Brooks soon saw his volley saved by Jakub Stolarczyk after Tyler Adams' cross had reached him at the far post. As expected, the intensity was hardly fierce at the Vitality Stadium for a final-day fixture with nothing riding on it. Skipp did have the ball in the net for Leicester after half an hour, but Kasey McAteer was offside in the build-up. Five minutes before half-time, Conor Coady brought down Evanilson right on the edge of the area as he threatened to race clear. From the resulting free-kick, Stolarczyk saved superbly low to his left to keep the scores level. Bournemouth maintained their pressure after the break and were denied by another superb save from Stolarczyk and he pushed Tavernier's curling shot past the post. Leicester's supporters were spending the afternoon voicing their anger at the club's board, in particular director of football Jon Rudkin. It was then Bournemouth's turn to see a goal ruled out, with the ball having gone out of play on the way to Daniel Jebbison who volleyed in at the far post. Finally the deadlock was broken and it came following a Bournemouth corner. Justin Kluivert dinked the ball to the far post where Illya Zabarnyi towered a header back into the six-yard box with Semenyo waiting to stab it home. There was a standing ovation for Real Madrid-bound Dean Huijsen who came off the bench for the final 13 minutes to say farewell to the Bournemouth supporters. Huijsen had a hand in Semenyo's second goal, winning the ball back on the edge of the Leicester penalty area to allow the Ghana international to pick his spot and score.
South Wales Guardian
25-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Andoni Iraola happy as Bournemouth beat Leicester to secure top-10 finish
Antoine Semenyo scored both goals to ensure victory on what was otherwise a fairly forgettable afternoon. This is Bournemouth's best-ever Premier League season but they had stumbled towards the finish line, having been fifth in the league, eyes firmly fixed on the Champions League places, as recently as February. Just two wins from 12 games before the visit of Leicester extinguished any hope of a first-ever European campaign for the Cherries next season. Manager Andoni Iraola said: 'I've really enjoyed it, this season with the team. This club has finished with the most goals scored and the least goals conceded (in Bournemouth's Premier League history). 'To finish the season outside of the top 10 would have been really unfair for us. I am really happy, not only with Antoine but with everyone.' The future of Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy remains unclear, with speculation suggesting that the club are preparing to part ways with him. He said: 'I still have to wait to have a conversation on a future together or not. 'That needs to take place. It's been a hard season and of course, very disappointed with the relegation.' Since being relegated at the end of April, Leicester's form has been good, with the Foxes having taken seven of the last nine points available to them. Here they were bright and ought to have gone ahead when Oliver Skipp wasted a good sight of goal. Soon afterwards, Bournemouth's Evanilson dragged a shot just beyond the far post. Bournemouth gained momentum and David Brooks soon saw his volley saved by Jakub Stolarczyk after Tyler Adams' cross had reached him at the far post. As expected, the intensity was hardly fierce at the Vitality Stadium for a final-day fixture with nothing riding on it. Skipp did have the ball in the net for Leicester after half an hour, but Kasey McAteer was offside in the build-up. Five minutes before half-time, Conor Coady brought down Evanilson right on the edge of the area as he threatened to race clear. From the resulting free-kick, Stolarcyzk saved superbly low to his left to keep the scores level. Bournemouth maintained their pressure after the break and were denied by another superb save from Stolarczyk as he pushed Marcus Tavernier's curling shot past the post. Leicester's supporters were spending the afternoon voicing their anger at the club's board, in particular director of football Jon Rudkin. It was then Bournemouth's turn to see a goal ruled out, with the ball having gone out of play on the way to Daniel Jebbison, who volleyed in at the far post. Finally the deadlock was broken and it came following a Bournemouth corner. Justin Kluivert dinked the ball to the far post where Illia Zabarnyi towered a header back into the six-yard box where Semenyo was waiting to stab it home. There was a standing ovation for Real Madrid-bound Dean Huijsen, who came off the bench for the final 13 minutes to say farewell to the Bournemouth supporters. Huijsen had a hand in Semenyo's second goal, winning the ball back on the edge of the Leicester penalty area to allow the Ghana international to pick his spot and score.
