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3 days ago
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Erik ten Hag supports the Lionesses! Ex-Man Utd boss tells England's Dutch coaching staff to 'put finishing touches on hard work' ahead of Euro 2025 final against Spain
Ten Hag wished the Lionesses ahead of the Euro final Sent a message to Wiegman and her assistant England take on Spain on Sunday Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman has created history by becoming the first manager in the history of men's or women's football to reach the final of five back-to-back major tournaments. The 55-year-old has won the last two European Championships with the Netherlands and England, respectively and will now aim to make a hat-trick of European titles. THE BIGGER PICTURE Ahead of the crucial final in Basel, former Manchester United and current Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag wished the Lionesses good luck and sent a message to his compatriot Wiegman and her assistant Arjan Veurink, who is set to take charge of the Netherlands women's team after the tournament. WHAT TEN HAG SAID Speaking to The Athletic, Ten Hag said: "Arjan, we grew up in the same region of Twente, and I invited you to some Ajax training sessions in 2020. It's a success story! Veni, Vedi, Vici — you came, you saw, you conquered. The flagship of Dutch (women's) football. Based on common sense, pragmatism and hard work. Today, you will put the finishing touches to your work!" WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND? England will have a very special guest at the St Jakob Park on Sunday as the Prince of Wales is all set to attend the final.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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🏆 After World Cup: Football Olympus ranks, see your club's place
The "Gol del Corazón" profile took advantage of the Club World Cup buzz and created what would be the "OLYMPUS OF FOOTBALL". Clubs from all over the world are divided into 11 categories according to their achievements throughout history. Chelsea, for example, sits at the top of the chain for being the first champion of the revamped Club World Cup. Another 21 clubs occupy the second tier for having won at least three Libertadores or Champions League titles. Among them are Real Madrid, Milan, Liverpool, and the Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Grêmio, Palmeiras, São Paulo, and Santos. The "Olympus of Football" also includes European champions, Libertadores champions, Intercontinental champions... So, does your team appear in the "Olympus of Football"? If so, in which category? Check out the breakdown below and leave your comment: Olympus of Football* World Champion Chelsea Three or more Libertadores/Champions Real Madrid, Milan, Independiente, Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Liverpool, Peñarol, River Plate, Ajax, Estudiantes, Manchester United, Flamengo, Palmeiras, São Paulo, Inter Milan, Nacional-URU, Grêmio, Santos, and Olimpia Champions League Winners Juventus, Benfica, Nottingham Forest, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Hamburg, Steaua Bucharest, Olympique de Marseille, Manchester City, PSG, Feyenoord, Aston Villa, Red Star, and PSV Libertadores Winners Cruzeiro, Internacional, Atlético Nacional, Colo-Colo, Atlético-MG, Fluminense, Vasco, Corinthians, Racing, LDU, Vélez, San Lorenzo, Botafogo, and Argentinos Juniors "Only" Intercontinental Champion Atlético de Madrid Other Continental Champions Cruz Azul, América-MEX, Pachuca, Monterrey, Al-Hilal, Mazembe, Auckland City, Espérance de Tunis, Urawa Red... Runners-up in Libertadores/Champions Athletico, América de Cali, Newell's Old Boys, Barcelona-EQU, Lanús, Arsenal, Roma, Fiorentina, Tottenham... Europa League Winners Sevilla, Parma, Bayer Leverkusen, Ipswich, Napoli, Galatasaray, Atalanta, Villarreal, Zenit, Shakhtar Donetsk... Copa Sudamericana Winners Santa Fe, Arsenal de Sarandí, Universidad de Chile, Chapecoense, Defensa y Justicia, and Cienciano. Libertadores/Champions Semifinalists Dynamo Moscow, Real Sociedad, Deportivo La Coruña, Lyon, Bolívar, Rosario Central, Huracán, Millonarios, Tolima, Palestino... Conference and Cup Winners West Ham, Everton, Magdeburg, Aberdeen, Slovan Bratislava, Lazio, Sporting, Olympiacos... *Via Gol del Corazon This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 ANGELA WEISS - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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When Olympic Kremlin kid impressed Saints boss
How many English clubs can proudly boast of having an Olympic gold medallist grace their hallowed turf? While the definitive answer remains elusive for now, we can say with absolute certainty that our Southampton Football Club stands among this elite group! Aleksey Cherednik, etched his name into Olympic history as a pivotal member of the Soviet Union's football team, which magnificently secured the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. It was this very prowess that caught the discerning eye of then-Saints boss Chris Nicholl. The year was 1989, and Dnepr, Cherednik's club at the time, paid a visit to The Dell for a pre-season friendly in August. Read more: The influential but controversial family that shaped Southampton When gang pulled off Southampton's most daring museum heist Why is Bitterne called Bitterne and who's to blame for the confusion? Cherednik's talent was undeniable, leaving a lasting impression on Nicholl. Within a few short months, a hefty sum of £300,000 was dispatched to Russia, a sign of Southampton's determination to bring this Olympic champion to English shores. However, the wheels of international transfers often grind slowly, and it wasn't until March 1990 that the deal was finally concluded, largely due to the intricate process of securing a work permit. When Aleksey Cherednik finally made his much-anticipated debut against Queens Park Rangers in April 1990, he wasn't just playing a football match; he was unknowingly making history. He became the first-ever Russian player to feature in the top flight of English football, laying the groundwork for the "Russian invasion" of talent we see so prominently in the Premier League today. It was a groundbreaking moment, a true sign of the evolving global landscape of the beautiful game. Sadly, Cherednik's time at The Dell, though historically significant, was neither lengthy nor ultimately prosperous on the pitch. During the protracted period of his transfer, a young and promising talent named Jason Dodd had seized the opportunity, firmly establishing himself in the right-back position. While Cherednik was initially given the nod, he found it challenging to fully adapt to the relentless pace and unique demands of the English game. His natural inclination to surge forward, a trait that served him well in more expansive leagues, often left him exposed defensively in the Premier League's unforgiving environment. By the seventh game of the 1990/91 season, Jason Dodd had emphatically reclaimed his starting spot, and it became increasingly clear that Aleksey's days as a first-team regular were numbered. Read more: Hedge End's vital role in D-Day and how it took a tragic hit Club was packed on this very special night - and all fears were quashed Landmark most of us travel past without a second glance Almost exactly a year to the day of his groundbreaking debut, Cherednik played his final game for Southampton. By then, not only did Saints have Dodd excelling at right-back, but they also had the talent of Jeff Kenna vying for the same position, further limiting Cherednik's opportunities. Despite effectively being out of the first-team picture, it would be another two years before Cherednik officially departed The Dell. He became something of a forgotten man under the new manager, Ian Branfoot, toiling in the reserves. His final appearance for the club, ironically, came on the third anniversary of his first-team debut. With his playing career drawing to a close, Aleksey eventually returned to Russia, where he continued to play for several clubs before embarking on a new chapter - management. For the past 24 years, his keen eye for talent has been put to excellent use as a scout for the formidable Ukrainian club, Shakhtar Donetsk. So, while Aleksey Cherednik's playing career at Southampton may have been a brief chapter, his arrival marked a significant milestone in English football history, forever linking our club with an Olympic gold medallist and the pioneering spirit of international talent. It certainly makes you wonder, doesn't it, about the other hidden Olympic gems in English football's past?
The Guardian
04-07-2025
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- The Guardian
Germany v Poland: Women's Euro 2025
Update: Date: 2025-07-04T18:01:28.000Z Title: The teams Content: Germany: Berger, Gwinn, Minge, Knaak, Linder, Senss, Nusken, Brand, Dallmann, Buehl, Johannes, Hendrich, Wamser, Lohmann, Freigang, Dabritz, Zicai, Cerci, Kett, Hoffmann, Kleinherne, Mahmutovic. Poland: Szemik, Matysik, Szymczak, Dudek, Wiankowska, Achcinska, Pawollek, Kamczyk, Tomasiak, Pajor, Radkiewicz, Zieniewicz, Wos, Mesjasz, Zawistowska, Grabowska, Kokosz, Jedlinska, Slowinska, Krezyman, Adamek, Seweryn. Referee: Stephanie Frappart (France). Update: Date: 2025-07-04T18:00:47.000Z Title: Preamble Content: Germany are, by an absurd distance, the most successful team in Uefa Women's Euros history. They've won this championship (and its predecessor) eight times; Norway are next on the all-time list with two. Poland by comparison are making their tournament debut this evening. Then take the head-to-head record between these two countries: Germany 6, Poland 0, to an aggregate score of 28-3. As neighbourly rivalries go, it's a particularly lop-sided one. But in football there's always hope, and here's Poland's: they're currently on an 11-match unbeaten run, a sequence that incorporates ten wins. Yay! The only problem is, just before they began that run last year, they were beaten home and away by … you can tell where this is heading, can't you … Germany. A 4-1 defeat away, a 3-1 loss at home. Oh, and Germany are on a five-game winning run of their own, having scored 24 goals in those matches. Which may explain why you can get odds of 33-1 on their winning this evening. So this should be a shoo-in for Germany, a chance to make a statement like Spain did last night. We'll find out whether the Frauenteam make good on that promise soon enough. Kick-off is at 8pm UK time. It's on!
The Sun
16-06-2025
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- The Sun
Boca Juniors vs Benfica predictions, odds and betting tips
BOCA Juniors face Benfica in a Group C clash at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday. With Bayern Munich set to dominate the group, there is no time for either side to play themselves into this tournament. This match already looks like a must win for both. Boca Juniors vs Benfica odds Find the latest football betting odds for Boca Juniors vs Benfica here. Our odds are provided by our recommended football betting sites and are subject to change. Boca Juniors vs Benfica predictions Two historic names from two footballing continents meet in Group C in a blockbuster clash in Miami. Both clubs are steeped in football history. Boca Juniors have long been a dominant force in Argentina. They boast 35 league titles - second only to River Plate - and six Copa Libertadores trophies, with a record 12 final appearances. Benfica are Portugal's most successful club. They have won 38 Primeira Liga titles and two European Cups, famously lifted in 1961 and 1962. While no longer considered global powerhouses, the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup offers both teams a chance to reassert themselves on the world stage. At odds of 40/1 each, neither side is expected to win the tournament outright. And with Bayern Munich odds-on favourites to top this group, there may only be one other Round of 16 spot realistically up for grabs. In the latest betting, Benfica are currently 3/1 to top the group and 4/9 to qualify. Boca are 4/1 and 6/5 respectively. The Argentinians are in the middle of their domestic season and remain in the hunt at the top of Group A. But they do come into this tournament in patchy form, having lost their most recent outing 1-0 at home to Independiente. Benfica, by contrast, just wrapped up their campaign in agonising fashion. The Eagles finished second in the Primeira Liga, narrowly edged out by Sporting Lisbon after a final-day draw at Braga. A week later, heartbreak struck again. Leading 1-0 in the Taça de Portugal final, Bruno Lage's side conceded a 90+10' equaliser via a stoppage-time penalty from Viktor Gyökeres. Benfica collapsed in extra time, eventually losing 3-1 - handing both major domestic trophies to their fiercest rivals. Boca Juniors vs Benfica betting tips With so much at stake so early in the competition, this shapes up as an intriguing clash between two legendary names. Our Boca vs Benfica match betting tips are below: Boca Juniors to win or draw With Bayern Munich the stand out team and odds-on favourites to top the group, this match between Boca and Benfica takes on huge significance. Boca will no doubt make themselves hard to beat. But with Benfica looking like they have a goal in them, the Argentine's will have to come out and play at some stage. Benfica will be fragile after their disappointing end to the season, and we feel this increases Boca's chances of getting something out of this fixture. ➡️ Back Boca Juniors to win or draw at 21/20 with SBK Both teams to score Benfica have enough quality within their ranks to score goals. They managed 84 goals in 34 Primeira Liga matches in the 2024/25 season and were also involved in high-scoring Champions League matches, sharing nine goals with Barcelona, and six and five in separate clashes against Monaco. The Portuguese outfit are also a team that gives their opponents plenty of opportunities. Bruno Lage's team conceded in seven of their last nine matches in the Primeira Liga, and they also conceded in eight of their 12 Champions League matches. In a game that neither can afford to lose, we can see both teams finding the back of the net. Vangelis Pavlidis to score anytime Vangelis Pavlidis may have suffered heartache after his team's two near misses in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal, but on a personal level, the Greek striker has had an outstanding season. Pavlidis has scored 29 goals in 53 matches for the Eagles. His haul includes 19 (with seven assists) in 34 Primeira Liga appearances, and seven goals (plus three assists) in 12 Champions League outings. Furthermore, 15 of his 19 goals and four of his assists came in his final 15 league matches of the season. He is in red hot form at the moment. With statistics like that, bigger clubs will be taking a look at the Greek striker. This makes him all the more likely to seek to further enhance his reputation on the world stage at the Club World Cup. 📺 How to watch Boca Juniors vs Benfica Date and time: Monday 16th June, 11pm BST. How to watch: DAZN and Channel 5. WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN About the author Craig Mahood Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun. 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