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Yahoo
4 days ago
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👀 Fluminense hold BVB, Thiago Silva solid, Jobe Bellingham debuts
Group F of the Club World Cup is inaugurated by the match between Borussia Dortmund and the Brazilians of Fluminense, captained by the eternal Thiago Silva. A goalless draw in the debut for both teams. THIAGO SILVA WALL Great performance by Flu and Thiago Silva who once again confirmed his immense class by keeping the formidable German attack at bay. Advertisement For the ex-Milan Brazilian, 1 tackle won out of 1, a good 3 interceptions and 3 recoveries and, stats aside, the total cancellation of Guirassy. A performance of a great champion. HISTORIC MOMENT, DEBUT OF JOBE BELLINGHAM. KOBEL WALL The match between Borussia and Fluminense has made history in its own way thanks to the 59' entry of Jobe Bellingham, brother of Jude and new acquisition of the Germans. From the television shots, it seems like experiencing a déjà vu: Jobe is literally identical, even in his movements, to his brother Jude. Borussia Dortmund risked falling behind several times and Kobel was miraculous especially in the second half, albeit at a standstill. A monstrous close-range save by the black and yellow goalkeeper confirms his huge growth. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 FRANCK FIFE - AFP or licensors
Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Italy fans call for Claudio Ranieri as fears grow over missing World Cup again
Claudio Ranieri's is the people's choice to take the coaching job after the shocking 3-0 defeat to Erling Haaland's Norway with Luciano Spalletti's position under threat Italy is gripped by the fear of missing a third consecutive World Cup amid calls for Claudio Ranieri to be appointed as an emergency coach. And Fabio Capello has blamed 'Guardiolism' for the decline in traditional Italian footballing values after the 'unacceptable' defeat to Norway The Azzurri have not appeared at a World Cup since 2014 after losing playoffs to Sweden (2018) and North Macedonia (2022) despite winning Euro 2021 at Wembley. But the shambolic 3-0 defeat to Erling Haaland's side in their opening qualifying match for USA 2026 on Friday has caused panic in the Italian game. Italy had never in history lost two consecutive World Cup qualifiers or failed to score in three - and finishing second in a group also including Israel, Estonia and Moldova will see another nerve-shredding playoff. After Monday's home tie with Moldova, coach Luciano Spalletti has been called for talks with FA president Gabriele Gravina to discuss his future. Carlo Ancelotti has just been appointed Brazil boss. And so former Chelsea, Leicester and Fulham boss Ranieri, who moved upstairs at Roma at the end of season, and ex-Milan boss Stefano Pioli are the leading candidates to step in In a poll on the Gazzetta dello Sport website, 95% of voters voted for 'Sir Claudio', now 73. Gravina said: 'You can lose to Norway, but not in that manner; it's unacceptable'. But speaking on Sunday, he also defended Spalletti. 'We can't just look for someone to blame; that's the wrong approach in life. Ranieri? I send him my regards but it's not the time for names but to face reality and respect our current coach. 'I've heard such negative comments from people who are already celebrating our funeral. That was only the first of eight matches. I believe in this project, and I cannot imagine Italy without the World Cup again.' Former Napoli coach Spalletti took over from Roberto Mancini in September 2023 and has won 11 games out of 23. But a dreadful Euro 2024 campaign ended with a tame 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16. And ex-England boss Capello, now 78, told Gazzetta dello Sport: 'I said I was ashamed after the heavy defeat to Switzerland, and I can repeat it now. In the past, if Italy performed poorly in a major tournament, the World Cup or the Euros, you'd go home. Now, nobody resigns anymore.' Italy have been hit by injuries to Moise Kean and Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori while veteran Francesco Acerbi withdrew from the squad claiming: 'I won't stay where I'm no longer really wanted'. His Inter Milan lost a second Champions League final in three years last week but Capello wants new rules to force every Serie A club to start with at least three Italians. And Capello - a constant critic of the influence of Pep Guardiola 's tactics in the game - said: 'I'm not surprised how Norway dominated us. In Academies, kids are told to follow tactics, keep possession, and back-pass to the goalkeeper, instead of being encouraged to develop quality and creativity. 'Where do you think we're going like that? Let me say we've taken the worst aspects of Guardiolism, our midfielders never turn towards the opponents' goal, while others constantly look forward and execute at a speed we can only dream of. Even the Champions League Final showed us that.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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GdS: Upset Ancelotti threatened Brazil before Real Madrid talks
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Carlo Ancelotti was upset by media leaks from Brazilian representatives and threatened to call off the deal before meeting with Real Madrid and Florentino Perez. Italian coach Ancelotti has had quite a busy week. Several sources reported that the ex-Milan boss had agreed to take over at Brazil before abandoning talks when he seemed on the verge of signing his contract. Advertisement According to Gazzetta, Ancelotti was upset that Brazilian representatives passed on inaccurate details to various media and threatened to reject their offer once and for all if rumours had not stopped. Upset Ancelotti threatened Brazil SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 26: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by) Ancelotti didn't want to create an embarrassing situation with Real Madrid, given that he still has a year left on his contract. According to Gazzetta, the Italian tactician also met with club executives and President Florentino Perez this week to clarify his stance. Several sources claim that the Merengues have already decided to change their coach in the summer, but Ancelotti hasn't yet agreed on exit terms as his contract runs out in June 2026. Advertisement According to Gazzetta and Fabrizio Romano, Brazil remains an option for the Italian coach, but the pink paper insists that Carletto is unwilling to take over at the Seleçao for World Cup qualifying games against Ecuador and Paraguay in June, just a few weeks after the end of the La Liga campaign. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 3, Ancelotti will hold a pre-match press conference on the eve of a La Liga match against Celta Vigo. According to the report, Ancelotti will focus on the final five league matches, including a crucial away meeting with Barcelona, before resuming talks with Brazil and discussing his Real Madrid exit.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Arsenal identify PSG ‘weakness' who has been constant scourge to England and Premier League sides in Europe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITALIAN star Gianluigi Donnarumma is seen as one of the best keepers in the world — but Arsenal will target him. The Paris Saint-Germain No 1, 26, broke England's hearts at Euro 2020. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Gianluigi Donnarumma was in poor form in PSG's Credit: Getty He helped dump Liverpool out of the last 16 of this year's Champions League and then frustrated Aston Villa in the quarter-finals. Donnarumma has now played over 400 senior games but there is concern over his inability to deal with corners and crosses. He can also be suspect with the ball at his feet. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is certain to tell his players to fire crosses into the box and they will look to make the most of their set-pieces. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BRIDGING THE GAP Chelsea given green light to stage home games at Twickenham Donnarumma's shortcomings were exposed in the 2-0 loss at Arsenal in the group stages in October. The Gunners' first goal saw a hesitant Donnarumma beaten as Kai Havertz anticipated a cross from Leandro Trossard and nodded in. Donnarumma was beaten again when Bukayo Saka's low free-kick from the right went straight under him. The Italian's view of the ball may have been obscured, but there seemed to be no talking between Donnarumma and his defenders. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Last season in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona, Donnarumma failed to come for a corner and Andreas Christensen headed a winner. Despite his imposing stature — he is 6ft 5in — he stood rooted to his line and seemed unsure how to judge the ball's flight. Mikel Arteta targets Champions League glory after Arsenal knock out Real Madrid Earlier in that match, Donnarumma struggled with Lamine Yamal's cross and Raphinha put Barca ahead. Donnarumma's hesitancy repeated itself in the semi-final return leg against Dortmund when Mats Hummels rose unchallenged to head in Julian Brandt's corner from the left. The ex-Milan hero also made blunders trying to pass the ball out from defence in some Ligue 1 games in the last two terms. In the Nations League in March he was too busy arguing with his Italy team-mates to notice that Germany's Joshua Kimmich had taken a corner and Jamal Musiala was ready to tap into an empty net. By the time Donnarumma had realised what was happening, Germany had scored. 6 6 He was also blamed for PSG's defeat by Liverpool in the first leg of the last-16 tie, allowing Harvey Elliott's 87th-minute effort to slip in. Equally, the keeper made amends by saving from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones in the shootout at Anfield. Yet Donnarumma's greatest moment came at Wembley four years ago when he saved penalties from England's Jadon Sancho and Saka in the shootout for Italy to be crowned kings of Europe. Earlier this month, a L'Equipe headline read: 'God save Donnarumma' in reference to him stopping Aston Villa reaching the Champions League semi-finals. After Friday's 3-1 defeat to Nice saw PSG lose their unbeaten league record, the same newspaper gave him a mark of 3/10. Donnarumma did not come for high balls on two of the goals and Arsenal will hope for more of the same on Tuesday night. 6 Luis Enrique's side lost their unbeaten Ligue 1 record last week Credit: Getty 6 Mikel Arteta will be hoping to exploit PSG's weaknesses Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Arsenal identify PSG ‘weakness' who has been constant scourge to England and Premier League sides in Europe
ITALIAN star Gianluigi Donnarumma is seen as one of the best keepers in the world — but Arsenal will target him. The 6 Gianluigi Donnarumma was in poor form in PSG's Credit: Getty He helped dump Donnarumma has now played over 400 senior games but there is concern over his inability to deal with corners and crosses. He can also be suspect with the ball at his feet. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Donnarumma's shortcomings were exposed in the The Gunners' first goal saw a hesitant Donnarumma beaten as Donnarumma was beaten again when Bukayo Saka's low free-kick from the right went straight under him. The Italian's view of the ball may have been obscured, but there seemed to be no talking between Donnarumma and his defenders. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Last season in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Despite his imposing stature — he is 6ft 5in — he stood rooted to his line and seemed unsure how to judge the ball's flight. Mikel Arteta targets Champions League glory after Arsenal knock out Real Madrid Earlier in that match, Donnarumma struggled with Lamine Yamal's cross and Donnarumma's hesitancy repeated itself in the semi-final return leg against Dortmund when The ex-Milan hero also made blunders trying to pass the ball out from defence in some Ligue 1 games in the last two terms. In the Nations League in March he was too busy arguing with his By the time Donnarumma had realised what was happening, Germany had scored. 6 6 He was also blamed for PSG's defeat by Liverpool in the first leg of the last-16 tie, allowing Harvey Elliott's 87th-minute effort to slip in. Equally, the keeper made amends by saving from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones in the shootout at Anfield. Yet Donnarumma's greatest moment came at Wembley four years ago when he saved penalties from England's Earlier this month, a L'Equipe headline read: 'God save Donnarumma' in reference to him stopping Aston Villa reaching the Champions League semi-finals. After Friday's 3-1 defeat to Nice saw PSG lose their unbeaten league record, the same newspaper gave him a mark of 3/10. Donnarumma did not come for high balls on two of the goals and Arsenal will hope for more of the same on Tuesday night. 6 Luis Enrique's side lost their unbeaten Ligue 1 record last week Credit: Getty 6 Mikel Arteta will be hoping to exploit PSG's weaknesses Credit: Rex 6 Bukayo Saka and Co will target Gianluigi Donnarumma Credit: Getty
