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The Guardian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Harry Wilson grabs winner as Fulham sink Brentford in seesaw thriller
Harry Wilson haunted Brentford once again as Fulham scored twice in two minutes to come from behind and claim west London bragging rights at the Gtech Community Stadium. Wilson scored a stoppage-time double in November's reverse fixture to snatch victory and his 70th-minute effort, moments after Tom Cairney equalised, proved decisive. Raúl Jiménez had opened the scoring for the visitors before Bryan Mbeumo – who had a first-half penalty saved – and Yoane Wissa both netted their 19th goals of the campaign. Cairney, who is yet to be offered a new deal at Craven Cottage with his contract expiring in the summer, forced parity before his fellow substitute Wilson repeated his heroics. Both sides have been vying for an eighth-place finish and what is now an outside possibility of a Conference League spot in recent weeks, after Crystal Palace's FA Cup win. Wissa squandered a golden chance from a one-on-one at one end moments before Fulham converted in the 16th minute. Adama Traoré, whose contract at Craven Cottage was extended by a year this week, whipped in a looping delivery and Jiménez produced enough power on his header to prevent Mark Flekken from keeping the ball out. The crowd was playing its part in a feisty affair, with both sides opting to go end to end. But it was Brentford who pounced not long after Jiménez's goal to level the scores in the 22nd minute. Traoré went from hero to villain when he had his pocket picked in midfield and Wissa linked with Mbeumo on the right of the box before the latter drilled his effort with his weaker right foot into the bottom-left corner. Minutes later Joachim Andersen brought Kevin Schade down in the area but Mbeumo saw his penalty saved by Bernd Leno. Brentford's persistence was eventually rewarded, however, with their physical advantage paying dividends off a set piece. Fulham failed to deal with a long throw and the Brentford captain, Christian Nørgaard, was on hand at the back post to nod his effort through the palms of Leno before Wissa prodded the ball over the line. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Fulham forced a 68th-minute leveller through Cairney, who nodded home from close range. Two minutes later, shouts of 'shoot' from the away fans rung around the stadium, with Wilson obliging with a curved effort from distance that left Flekken rooted to the spot.
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Southampton vs Fulham: Live Stream Premier League, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Southampton will face Fulham in this Premier League matchup on Saturday, and you can catch all the action live with Peacock. Raul Jimenez of Fulham celebrates scoring their side's second penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on August 29, 2023 in... Raul Jimenez of Fulham celebrates scoring their side's second penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on August 29, 2023 in London, England. MoreHow to Watch Southampton vs Fulham: Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM ET Stream: Peacock (WATCH) Southampton and Fulham will take the pitch on Saturday, April 26th, at St. Mary's Stadium in this Premier League clash. Southampton finds itself at the bottom of the Premier League standings with 11 points and will be facing relegation at the conclusion of the season. That does not mean they can not still put up a good fight in this match against a Fulham club that sits in the middle of the standings with 48 points. Raúl Jiménez has powered Fulham's offense with ten goals and three assists this season in 25 starts. He is a decent bet to find the back of the net in this one, despite being held scoreless in his last five matches. Southampton's leading scorer, Paul Onuachu, will have to try to keep pace. He has only scored four goals this season, but has been limited to just 11 starts, with most of his appearances coming off the bench. This is a great Premier League match. Tune into Peacock to catch all the action. Premier League Potential Lineups: Southampton: Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Manning; Fernandes, Dibling; Archer Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi; Jimenez Live stream Southampton vs Fulham with Peacock: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
The Guardian
25-03-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Raúl Jiménez used his Fulham form to revitalize Mexico in Nations League
Watching him score dazzling free kicks, pull off handsprings and other acrobatics in his goal celebrations, and lift the trophy for best player in the Concacaf Nations League Finals, it is easy to forget Raúl Jiménez ever suffered a serious injury of any type. Or that less than five years ago, there were questions about if he'd ever play the sport again, period. Yet there Jiménez was, with two goals in Mexico's semifinal against Canada and another two in the final against Panama, joking about enjoying a few tequilas in celebration of El Tri's first-ever Nations League triumph. A sleek headband is the only visible reminder of his November 2020 collision with Arsenal's David Luiz – an incident that fractured his skull and caused a brain bleed, and which could have cost him his life without the proper and timely medical interventions he received. There is no obvious physical record of the months of hard work it took Jiménez and his family to get back to a normal life, let alone to a playing career that was just blossoming in the Premier League (then with Wolves) and for Mexico. Jiménez doesn't need one. 'It's fantastic to come back after what I've been through,' he told CBS after his two-goal performance in Sunday's Nations League final, securing Mexico's first win in the competition in four attempts. 'This is a great example that you (should) never lose faith and continue. You know what you're capable of doing and know your level.' Jiménez has rediscovered his level, with fans in Mexico watching as he climbs the all-time goal-scoring charts, on which he currently sits third, seven behind Jared Borgetti and 13 behind Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández. He is a leader on the team now; an elder statesman at 33 years old who hopes to lead Mexico back to the top of Concacaf. Yet even after his return to the field from the accident, even as he recaptured his goalscoring form with Fulham ahead of this March international window, the attention in Mexico has been focused on a different striker expected to lead Mexico's line at the 2026 World Cup: 23-year-old Santi Giménez. The striker has seemed to score for fun at club level, earning a January move to AC Milan from Feyenoord this winter, but he is in the midst of an international goal drought, having failed to score for El Tri since the 2023 Gold Cup final. Soccer fans rarely are focused on consistency. A shiny, new rising star is much more exciting. But consistency is exactly what Jiménez has provided in the Premier League over the last two seasons, and increasingly in recent weeks. After scoring seven goals last season but cooling in the back half of the year, Jimenez has 10 goals in 29 Premier League appearances for Fulham this season – adding a goal in each the FA Cup and the League Cup as well. Some of his goals have been brilliant. Others have been unremarkable or, as you'd expect from a penalty specialist, from the spot like his double against Ipswich Town in January. Even this month, before heading off on international duty, Jiménez was on the mark for Fulham, using a savvy first touch off his chest to set himself up for the opening goal against Brighton before the home side rallied to win. What matters, especially for Mexico, is that he's scoring at all. The goals and even consistent minutes gives El Tri something it needs much more of: An in-form player, performing well in one of the best leagues in the world. It also gives Mexico a confident, veteran leader that manager Javier Aguirre may not have been expecting to have when he took over the team shortly after their collapse at the 2024 Copa América. So when the debate in Mexico became about whether Jiménez or Giménez should start, Aguirre's answer was: Both. Raúl partnered with Gimenez to great effect in both Nations League, admitting afterward that he liked working with another forward because it meant less attention from the stout, five-man back lines both of Mexico's opponents lined up with. The mentorship he provides isn't just for Giménez, though; Jiménez's experience can even be an example for a World Cup veteran like Edson Álvarez, the 27-year-old West Ham midfielder who wore the armband this month for Mexico but is still establishing his leadership style. Aguirre now has plenty of reason to have Jiménez as one of the first names on the final squad he draws up for the 2026 World Cup, even though he will be celebrating his 35th birthday before the tournament begins on Mexican soil. For now, Jiménez insists his focus is on helping Mexico in the short-term and keeping the good vibes rolling as he returns to London. 'It's a great achievement – put the goals aside, the work of the team when we had to defend or had to attack we did it in the same way,' he said in Spanish after the final victory. 'We have to be smart, know how to manage matches and we got what we had been denied.' Now, Mexico goes into the summer's Gold Cup in search of something less tangible. They want to be the bully of the region again, the unquestioned top team. The regional superiority has faltered in the last few years, but Raúl's resurgence gives Mexico hope.
Washington Post
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Mexico beats Panama 2-1 to win CONCACAF Nations League title on late penalty from Raúl Jiménez
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Raúl Jiménez scored his second goal on a penalty kick in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Mexico beat Panama 2-1 Sunday night to win the CONCACAF Nations League tournament for the first time. Jiménez, the 33-year-old Fulham striker, dominated the week at SoFi Stadium with all four of Mexico's goals in El Tri's two matches .
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mexico and its reborn star beat Panama in dramatic CONCACAF Nations League final
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mexico scrapped and clawed and climbed back to the top of North and Central American soccer here at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, beating Panama 2-1 to win its first CONCACAF Nations League. It climbed, literally and figuratively, no the back of resurgent striker Raúl Jiménez, who scored twice, once early and once in the 92nd minute from the penalty spot. In stoppage time of a physical, fractured game, after a blatant and baffling Panama handball, Jiménez stepped up and put his stamp on a tournament that he owned. He converted the penalty, and simply stood still as bedlam exploded all around him. Teammates mobbed him. Some 60,000 fans erupted. Hundreds of beer cups rained down toward the field in celebration. Pizza boxes flew. Raúl Jiménez comes up clutch from the PK spot 🇲🇽Mexico are crowned Concacaf Nations League champions for the first time in their history 🏆 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 24, 2025 And the Mexicans reclaimed the CONCACAF throne that, for decades, was theirs. In recent years, El Tri had ceded that throne to the United States. Or, rather, the U.S. had seized it — first with a dramatic Nations League title in 2021, then an emphatic title defense in 2023, and a businesslike three-peat in 2024. The Americans, confident and rising, seemed like the new kings of the region. 'I wanna keep winning this trophy, and only let us win it, to the point it gets boring to people,' U.S. defender Antonee Robinson said at this very moment last year. But a year later, the U.S. flopped in its semifinal. Mexico resurged, beat Canada in the second semi, and won its maiden Nations League on Sunday without having to face the defending champs. It was not dominant, not irresistible, not irrepressible. It could have been after Jiménez's early goal, but Panama, the most impressive CONCACAF team of the week, fought back. In first-half stoppage time, Los Canaleros won a penalty of their own, and their intermittent pressure paid off. Adalberto Carrasquilla scored from the spot. The match went to halftime level. Mexico labored for much of the second half. Anxiety spread throughout a crowd of 68,212. So did the homophobic "p***" chant, which boomed at least six times, and prompted referee Mario Escobar to briefly suspend the match. At that point, it was still level and locked, with no locksmith on either side to unbolt it. But then, out of nowhere, a clumsy Panamanian arm appeared, and a golden opportunity fell to the man of the hour — and the weekend. Jiménez, a 33-year-old star reborn, struggled for years after suffering a fractured skull in late 2020. Even after returning to full health, he drifted further and further from his prime, away from the form that once made him the most feared player in CONCACAF. He drifted so far that he was omitted from Mexico's squad for last summer's Copa América. But in 2024-25, he has turned back time. On a per-90-minute basis, he is scoring more than he ever has in the Premier League since his move to England seven years ago. And if that wasn't enough proof that he is back, fully back, Jiménez proved it this week. He scored in the very first minute of Mexico's semifinal, bursting through the Canadian defense. He sealed victory Thursday with a glorious free kick, a curler that beat Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair with both power and precision. Three days later, he needed only eight minutes to pick up where he left off. His back-post header put Mexico ahead 1-0. A perfect start for Mexico!🔥That's three goals in three games for Raúl Jiménez 🇲🇽 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 24, 2025 For the rest of the 90, he got precious little service. Mexico's same old flaws — namely, a lack of creativity and attacking structure — reappeared. The game crept toward extra time, and looked increasingly likely to get there. But once Escobar pointed to the spot, there was little doubt about the end result. There was little doubt about who'd win the tournament's "Best Player" award. And there was little doubt about what this title would mean to Mexico and to Jiménez personally. His scary injury five years ago, as head coach Javier Aguirre said, had been "painful for all of Mexico." His return has been inspiring and triumphant. 'It's fantastic to come back after what I've been through," Jiménez told CBS Sports after lifting the Nations League trophy. "I'm really happy. This is just a great example that, you never have to lose the faith.' Raúl Jiménez comes up clutch from the PK spot 🇲🇽Mexico are crowned Concacaf Nations League champions for the first time in their history 🏆 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 24, 2025 WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE CONCACAF NATIONS LEAGUE! 🏆💥VAMOS MÉXICO!!! 🇲🇽❤️🔥#PorMexicoTodo — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025 95' | Double mexican subs➡️ S. Gimenez & J. Gallardo➡️ J. Angulo & O. Pineda — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025 ¡PENAL PERFECTO DE RAÚL PARA MÉXICO! ⚽🇲🇽 — Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 24, 2025 ⌚️Minuto 93'Cambio en #PanamáMayor🇵🇦Sale: Edgardo FariñaIngresa: Ismael Díaz🇵🇦 1-2 🇲🇽⚽️ Carrasquilla🏟️ @SoFiStadium 📺 @deportes_rpc y @tvmaxdeportes #MásPanameñosQueNunca🇵🇦 — FEPAFUT (@fepafut) March 24, 2025 Jimenez drills the likely game-winner in the 92nd minute! He's been the best player on the field all night. Raul Jimenez lines up to take the shot after a handball inside the box. It marred the 2023 semifinal between the U.S. and Mexico. It marred the 2024 final. As I wrote two years ago, soccer has failed the LGBTQ community. No, there is no easy solution; but also, CONCACAF, Mexican soccer authorities and many others have dragged their feet for years trying to find a solution. Suspended due to the "p***" chant. It will likely resume in a minute or two, but who knows what will happen if fans keep doing the chant. ... and organizers aren't doing anything about it. Mexico fans have screamed "p***" en masse at least five times tonight. The first one is supposed to trigger an in-stadium warning, and the start of the three-step protocol. We just got our first warning after the fifth (and loudest) one, in the 82nd minute. Both teams still going for it, with 14 minutes of the 90 to go. Both look capable of finding a second goal. Announced attendance, by the way, is 68,212. Not a sellout, but it very much filled in for the final. Mexico's best qualities and its clearest flaws have been on display here. They play with plenty of passion. They've clearly bought in to what Aguirre is preaching. They have two superb strikers, and Edson has been close to his combative best. But, they lack attacking structure and creativity. Roberto Alvarado just epitomized that when he let an attack fizzle with a sloppy touch on the right wing. So they haven't been able to overwhelm Panama. Still 1-1, 74th minute. 58' | Double mexican sub 🇲🇽⬅️ L. Romo & R. Alvarado➡️L. Chávez & A. Vega — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025 ⌚️Minuto 60'Cambio en #PanamáMayor🇵🇦Sale: Cecilio WatermanIngresa: José Fajardo🇵🇦 1-1 🇲🇽⚽️ Carrasquilla🏟️ @SoFiStadium 📺 @deportes_rpc y @tvmaxdeportes #MásPanameñosQueNunca🇵🇦 — FEPAFUT (@fepafut) March 24, 2025 ¡CARRASQUILLA IGUALA LA FINAL! ⚽🇵🇦 — Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 24, 2025 Panama came to play. Took an early punch and never even wobbled. (Also got essentially the exact same penalty that Canada didn't get three days earlier.) Almost no matter how this final ends, Los Canaleros have been the most impressive team this week. Should be an excellent second half. Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla gets the penalty past Luis Malagon to even things up just before halftime. Raúl Jiménez comes up clutch from the PK spot 🇲🇽Mexico are crowned Concacaf Nations League champions for the first time in their history 🏆 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 24, 2025 WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE CONCACAF NATIONS LEAGUE! 🏆💥VAMOS MÉXICO!!! 🇲🇽❤️🔥#PorMexicoTodo — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025 95' | Double mexican subs➡️ S. Gimenez & J. Gallardo➡️ J. Angulo & O. Pineda — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025 ¡PENAL PERFECTO DE RAÚL PARA MÉXICO! ⚽🇲🇽 — Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 24, 2025 ⌚️Minuto 93'Cambio en #PanamáMayor🇵🇦Sale: Edgardo FariñaIngresa: Ismael Díaz🇵🇦 1-2 🇲🇽⚽️ Carrasquilla🏟️ @SoFiStadium 📺 @deportes_rpc y @tvmaxdeportes #MásPanameñosQueNunca🇵🇦 — FEPAFUT (@fepafut) March 24, 2025 Jimenez drills the likely game-winner in the 92nd minute! He's been the best player on the field all night. Raul Jimenez lines up to take the shot after a handball inside the box. It marred the 2023 semifinal between the U.S. and Mexico. It marred the 2024 final. As I wrote two years ago, soccer has failed the LGBTQ community. No, there is no easy solution; but also, CONCACAF, Mexican soccer authorities and many others have dragged their feet for years trying to find a solution. Suspended due to the "p***" chant. It will likely resume in a minute or two, but who knows what will happen if fans keep doing the chant. ... and organizers aren't doing anything about it. Mexico fans have screamed "p***" en masse at least five times tonight. The first one is supposed to trigger an in-stadium warning, and the start of the three-step protocol. We just got our first warning after the fifth (and loudest) one, in the 82nd minute. Both teams still going for it, with 14 minutes of the 90 to go. Both look capable of finding a second goal. Announced attendance, by the way, is 68,212. Not a sellout, but it very much filled in for the final. Mexico's best qualities and its clearest flaws have been on display here. They play with plenty of passion. They've clearly bought in to what Aguirre is preaching. They have two superb strikers, and Edson has been close to his combative best. But, they lack attacking structure and creativity. Roberto Alvarado just epitomized that when he let an attack fizzle with a sloppy touch on the right wing. So they haven't been able to overwhelm Panama. Still 1-1, 74th minute. 58' | Double mexican sub 🇲🇽⬅️ L. Romo & R. Alvarado➡️L. Chávez & A. Vega — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025 ⌚️Minuto 60'Cambio en #PanamáMayor🇵🇦Sale: Cecilio WatermanIngresa: José Fajardo🇵🇦 1-1 🇲🇽⚽️ Carrasquilla🏟️ @SoFiStadium 📺 @deportes_rpc y @tvmaxdeportes #MásPanameñosQueNunca🇵🇦 — FEPAFUT (@fepafut) March 24, 2025 ¡CARRASQUILLA IGUALA LA FINAL! ⚽🇵🇦 — Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 24, 2025 Panama came to play. Took an early punch and never even wobbled. (Also got essentially the exact same penalty that Canada didn't get three days earlier.) Almost no matter how this final ends, Los Canaleros have been the most impressive team this week. Should be an excellent second half. Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla gets the penalty past Luis Malagon to even things up just before halftime.
