A place in the Championship playoff final is up for grabs when Leeds United welcome Norwich City to Elland Road for the second leg of their semi-final showdown on Thursday night. The tie is delicately poised after both teams could not be separated in a goalless stalemate in last weekend's first leg at Carrow Road.
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United ‘absolutely’ want Bruno Fernandes to stay, claims Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag claimed after Manchester United’s 3-2 victory against Newcastle that Bruno Fernandes “absolutely” wants to stay, after the captain hinted at being unsure of the club’s desire to keep him, while Eddie Howe felt his side were denied a “stonewall penalty"
In an on-pitch interview after the win, Fernandes said: “I will be here until – the club needs to want me. I feel that the club wants me to be part of the future. As I always said, I don’t want to be a player the club doesn’t want to have. If for some reason the club doesn’t want me, I will go.”
Source: theguardian.com
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Chelsea boost European hopes with win at Brighton despite Reece James’ red
Perhaps Mauricio Pochettino is on to something after all? A fourth successive victory thanks to Cole Palmer’s 27th goal of the season and another from the substitute Christopher Nkunku was the latest indication that Chelsea are gathering pace on the road to recovery despite a mindless late red card for the captain Reece James
Pochettino’s side now find themselves within touching distance of securing some kind of European football for next season, with there even being a possibility of beating Tottenham to fifth spot if they can claim victory in their final match of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Source: theguardian.com
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Bradley Barcola steals the show and dashes Nice’s Champions League hopes
Bradley Barcola stole the show at the Allianz Riviera, registering a goal and an assist as Paris Saint-Germain put pay to OGC Nice’s chances of securing UEFA Champions League football for next season
After Friday’s victory over Le Havre AC, Le Gym were already guaranteed to compete in Europe next season, however, with a final-day fixture against Lille OSC looming, they had their destiny in their own hands – win both games and Nice would overtake Lille and steal the fourth place at the death.
Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Hojlund seals thrilling Man Utd win over Newcastle
Rasmus Hojlund broke his 10-game scoring drought to seal victory for Manchester United in a thrilling Old Trafford encounter with Newcastle
Anything other than a win for Erik ten Hag’s side would have condemned them to their lowest league finish in 34 years.
Source: bbc.com
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Celtic clinch Scottish Premiership title by thrashing Kilmarnock
Celtic clinched their third consecutive Scottish Premiership title in style as they produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Kilmarnock 5-0 at Rugby Park
A third derby triumph of the campaign on Saturday had left Brendan Rodgers’ side needing just a point from their final two games to see off Rangers’ challenge and they made quick work of their first attempt.
Source: theguardian.com
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Allegri: ‘If I leave Juventus, it is with a strong team’
Max Allegri dropped the biggest hint yet that he knows Juventus will fire him even after winning the Coppa Italia against Atalanta. ‘The club has the right to make its evaluations'
The Bianconeri had been arguably the underdogs going into this Final, having drawn each of their last five Serie A games, but an early Dusan Vlahovic goal from Andrea Cambiaso’s pass proved the difference.
Source: football-italia.net
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Vlahovic sends Juventus past Atalanta in Coppa Italia final
Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 to win a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia on Wednesday as an early strike by Dusan Vlahovic earned Massimiliano Allegri's side their first trophy in three years
Juve, who hold both the record for most Italian Cup finals played (22) and won (15), had not lifted any silverware since they won the competition in 2020-21, when they also beat Atalanta in the final.
Source: espn.com
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Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month.
VAR has been used in the English top-flight since 2019, helping improve decision making but also generating persistent controversy.
Source: bbc.com
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Liverpool assistant Lijnders named RB Salzburg boss
Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders has been appointed as Red Bull Salzburg's new head coach
The 41-year-old, who joined Liverpool in 2014, will go to the Austrian club this summer on a three-year deal.
Source: bbc.com
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Premier League action
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Ten Hag hits back at Rooney’s claim that United players are faking injuries
Erik ten Hag has rejected Wayne Rooney’s claim that some of Manchester United’s injured footballers are fit enough to play, by stating they all are “desperate” to be involved
Rooney, a former United captain and the club’s record goalscorer, made his assertion after the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday while working as a Sky Sports pundit, saying he was “100% sure” that players were declaring themselves unfit without being so and that this had left Ten Hag to “take all the stick”.
Source: theguardian.com
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Coppa Italia Final
Contesting the Coppa Italia final for the second time in four years, Atalanta BC and Juventus meet at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Two members of Serie A's top six convene in the capital, where La Dea will seek a first major trophy since the 1960s and Juve aim to get back in the winners' circle after a rare lean spell.
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Danilo: ‘Beating Atalanta changes the definition of Juventus’ season’
Juventus captain Danilo believes that beating Atalanta to the Coppa Italia trophy on Wednesday night will change the definition of the Bianconeri season, despite coach Massimiliano Allegri pleading the opposite
Danilo and his coach conducted their pre-match press conference from the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening, ahead of the cup final that is due to kick off at 20.00 BST on Wednesday night.
Source: football-italia.net
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Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero
Manchester City saw an unlikely hero emerge from their galaxy of superstars to make a potentially defining contribution in their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title
Pep Guardiola rightly acted with caution when he removed keeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, after he suffered a nasty blow to the head in a heavy collision at the foot of his post with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
Source: bbc.com
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Aston Villa secure Champions League spot to end 41-year wait after Spurs’ loss
Aston Villa have qualified for the Champions League after Tottenham’s defeat at home against Manchester City on Tuesday night
The result confirms that Villa will finish fourth and take the final place on offer to an English club.
Source: theguardian.com
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Zaniolo ruled out of Euro 2024 after Liverpool injury
Reports in Italy suggest that Aston Villa loanee Nicolo Zaniolo is set to miss out on Euro 2024 this summer after suffering an injury during a cameo appearance against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday night
Corriere dello Sport and TMW report that the 24-year-old has suffered a microfracture in his foot during a 14-minute appearance against Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Source: football-italia.net
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Five-star Real Madrid blitz Alaves to add another victory in dominant La Liga campaign
Real Madrid may have already won the La Liga title, but they are not letting up in their pursuit of 99 points
They took another step towards that on Tuesday, having blown away Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Source: football-espana.net
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Jeremie Frimpong edges closer to Bayer Leverkusen exit
As reported by Bild, Jeremie Frimpong is edging closer to a Bayer Leverkusen exit this summer
The Dutch international has always been one of the leading candidates to leave B04 this season due to his €40m release cause. Frimpong has always refused to comment on his future, but if he is to move, it’ll be early on in the summer window.
Source: getfootballnewsgermany.com
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Manchester United consider Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna for next manager
According to Foot Mercato, Manchester United are considering Kieran McKenna as one of their options to replace Erik Ten Hag at the end of the season
Since being fired from Manchester United’s coaching staff in November 2021, McKenna was appointed as the manager of Ipswich Town where he has overseen back-to-back promotions, a feat which will return the East Anglian side to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Postecoglou says '100% of fans' want to beat Man City
Ange Postecoglou will "never understand" any Tottenham fans wanting their own team to lose even if it helped deny Arsenal the Premier League title
Spurs host Manchester City on Tuesday in a match which could prove crucial to the outcome of the title race.
Source: bbc.com
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Guardiola admits it is ‘squeaky bum time’ for Manchester City as Spurs await
Pep Guardiola has admitted he and Manchester City will feel “squeaky bum time” before their pivotal visit to Tottenham on Tuesday as they seek to win a record fourth consecutive title
City are second, one point behind Arsenal, having played a game fewer. The trip to Spurs is their match in hand before the final day on Sunday, when they host West Ham and Arsenal are at home against Everton.
Source: theguardian.com
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Olivier Giroud confirms AC Milan departure ahead of MLS adventure
In a video posted on AC Milan’s media channels, Olivier Giroud (37) has confirmed that he will leave the Serie A side at the end of the season
The former Chelsea, Arsenal and Montpellier HSC forward has spent three years with AC Milan. In that time, he won the title and registered 48 goals and 20 assists in 130 matches.
Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Aston Villa salvage draw with Liverpool after thrilling comeback
Aston Villa staged a dramatic late comeback against Liverpool at Villa Park to earn a vital point in the race for fourth place in the Premier League
Villa could have confirmed Champions League football for the first time with victory and there was a carnival atmosphere before kick-off as Hollywood legend and celebrity supporter Tom Hanks addressed the crowd.
Source: bbc.com
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Arthur inspired Viola comeback
Nico Gonzalez and a rare Arthur Melo solo effort allowed Fiorentina to overturn the early Milan Djuric header and beat Monza 2-1, staying in the European chase
Fresh from qualifying for the Conference League Final against Olympiacos, the Viola missed Andrea Belotti, Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Sottil, while Monza were without a victory in six and unable to count on Patrick Ciurria.
Source: football-italia.net
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Barcelona fired back into second place by Lamine Yamal in lungbusting clash with Real Sociedad
Barcelona knew that only a win would see them enter the final three games with second-place in their hands, but faced a tough task in Real Sociedad standing in their way
As it were, they once again had 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to thank for their three points.
Source: football-espana.net
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Iraola signs contract extension with Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth announce that head coach Andoni Iraola has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Vitality Stadium
His new deal will commit him to the club until at least the end of the 2025/26 season.
Source: afcb.co.uk
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Klopp's penultimate game with The Reds
Third meets fourth in the penultimate round of Premier League fixtures on Monday evening, as Aston Villa and Liverpool square off at Villa Park. While the Reds are already assured of Champions League football for next season ahead of Jurgen Klopp's final away game, the Lions can join them at Europe's top table with maximum points.
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McGinn turns focus to top-four race after Olympiakos defeat
John McGinn has claimed Aston Villa have “underachieved” after failing to win the Europa Conference League but the club captain is determined to ease the disappointment by leading them into the Champions League
Villa can seal fourth place in the Premier League with victory at home to Liverpool on Monday, though McGinn conceded there is a gnawing frustration that they have not already got the job done.
Source: theguardian.com
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Arsenal beat Man Utd to return top & keep title race alive
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League and ensured the title race will go to the final day with victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford
The Gunners delivered an unconvincing display against a severely depleted United side but did enough to secure the win that puts them one point ahead of Manchester City having played a game more.
Source: bbc.com
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Five-star Leverkusen crush Bochum
Bundesliga Matchday 33 rounded off with the visit of Bayer Leverkusen to VfL Bochum
The German champions ran out comprehensive 5-0 winners to make it a half-century of games unbeaten.
Source: bulinews.com
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Monaco secure Champions League return
AS Monaco have secured their return to the UEFA Champions League group stages for the first time since the 2018/19 season, thanks to Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Montpellier HSC
The Principality club needed just one point to secure their return to Europe’s elite and they were rarely, if ever, threatened by a Montpellier side, who had nothing to play for. Kassoum Ouattara and Youssouf Fofana netted second-half goals in a comfortable win at the Mosson.
Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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PSG ultras boo Kylian Mbappe in final home game
Paris Saint-Germain have bid farewell to talisman Kylian Mbappe ahead of his summer exit
The French giants have already confirmed their Ligue 1 title defence but Mbappe remains the headline act in Paris.
Source: football-espana.net
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Juventus and Bologna secure 2024-25 Champions League places
Juventus and Bologna have officially secured their positions in the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League after Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over Roma
After the Week 36 Serie A fixtures, which saw Juve draw 1-1 with Salernitana, and Bologna inflict a 2-0 defeat on Napoli, the Bianconeri and Rossoblu both have a tally of 67 points from 36 league matches this campaign, which is currently seven more than Roma in sixth place.
Source: football-italia.net
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Match of the day
Mikel Arteta’s side have kept City honest by winning their last four games, but Sunday’s clash with old rivals Manchester United could represent something of a banana skin, even with Erik ten Hag’s side in dismal form. (Source: The Analyst)
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Manchester United vs. Arsenal: Preview
Man United have lost 18 games in all competitions this season
With the Premier League title race still in Manchester City’s hands ahead of Matchday 37, Arsenal know even perfection may not be enough to end their 20-year wait to be crowned champions of England.
Source: theanalyst.com
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Ten Hag has no regrets over taking Man Utd job
Ten Hag still has a year left on his contract but is under immense pressure after a terrible run of results
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has never regretted taking the job despite the club's current problems.
Source: bbc.com
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Adobe Women's FA Cup Final
There will be a new winner of the Women’s FA Cup final on Sunday afternoon when Manchester United take on Tottenham at Wembley Stadium. (Source: 90min.com)
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Man City edge closer to title with Fulham win
The result means the Gunners head to Manchester United on Sunday needing to win
Josko Gvardiol scored twice as Manchester City put the pressure on Arsenal in the title race by beating Fulham to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Source: bbc.com
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Adobe Women's FA Cup | Manchester United vs. Tottenham: Preview
History will be made on Sunday with a new winner of the competition for the first time since 2017
Manchester United will contend their second FA Cup final in a row after last year’s defeat to Chelsea
Source: 90min.com
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Forest lose thriller with Chelsea but on verge of safety
The Reds go to relegated Burnley on the final day on 19 May, while Luton host Fulham
Nottingham Forest missed the chance to secure Premier League safety after losing to Chelsea in a five-goal thriller at the City Ground.
Source: bbc.com
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Why it's huge that a new club will win the Women's FA Cup this season
Man Utd & Tottenham to meet in the Women's FA Cup final
At Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur will lift the Women's FA Cup for the first time. Whoever wins, one team will make history for themselves.
Source: 90min.com
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Burnley relegated from Premier League by Spurs loss
Burnley are five points behind Forest with one game remaining
Burnley have been relegated from the Premier League after they could not secure a win at Tottenham which would have kept their hopes alive.
Source: bbc.com
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Champions League finalists Dortmund thrashed by Mainz
Mainz's win takes them up to 15th, two points clear of Union Berlin in the relegation play-off spot
Just days after securing a spot in the Champions League final, Borussia Dortmund were thrashed 3-0 against Mainz at Mewa Arena.
Source: bbc.com
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Can City move top of the table?
Manchester City continue their pursuit of a record fourth consecutive Premier League title when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday lunchtime. The Cottagers are seeking revenge against the reigning champions after they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat in the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium back in September.
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Haaland hits back at increased scrutiny over low touch-count in games
Erling Haaland has claimed that no one mentions how many touches he has made if he scores, with the Norwegian saying that even if he netted nine goals in a game, 10 would be his target
Despite a record 52 goals last season and leading the Premier League chart with 25 this term, Haaland has come under scrutiny for a low touch-count during matches.
Source: theguardian.com
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Casemiro left out of Brazil squad for Copa America
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has been left out of Brazil's squad for next month's Copa America
The 32-year-old, who has won 75 caps for Brazil, has endured a difficult season at Old Trafford and was omitted from coach Dorival Jr's 23-man squad.
Source: bbc.com
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Como and Parma promoted to Serie A
Como have been promoted to Serie A after 21 years along with Parma, as Venezia, Cremonese, Catanzaro, Palermo, Sampdoria and Brescia enter the play-offs
The result had been in doubt this evening during the final games of the 2023-24 regular season, with Como going into the round with a two-point advantage over Venezia.
Source: football-italia.net
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Girona drop points in the 99th minute as Alaves spark ecstasy in Mendizorroza and relief in Barcelona
There were stages of Girona’s win in Vitoria-Gasteiz where they looked as if they would be unable to stem the flow of Alaves attacks, but some adjustments in the second half saw Girona ultimately cruise to what they thought was victory
It took Eric Garcia just four minutes to convert from a corner, looping a header back where it came from and into the corner. That was part of an electric start to the match, as Jon Guridi then equalised.
Source: football-espana.net
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Serge Gnabry is set to miss EURO 2024 with Germany
On Wednesday evening, Bayern Munich were eliminated from the Champions League at the semi-final stage after falling to a 4-3 aggregate defeat at the hands of Real Madrid
However, while after the game blame was laid out towards the officials, as well as the mistake by Manuel Neuer, there was another issue that contributed to their exit.
Source: getfootballnewsgermany.com
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Kylian Mbappé omits Nasser Al-Khelaifi from goodbye message
Outgoing Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappé (25) has caused a stir by avoiding mention of club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi from his goodbye message, a slight that may point to their broken relationship
According to Le Parisien, the relationship between PSG’s record goalscorer and the long-serving president has been broken for a number of months since the Frenchman announced his departure internally on February 13.
Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Friday Night Football
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Klopp vows to be on best behaviour and avoid being in stands for Anfield finale
Jürgen Klopp has said he will try “absolutely everything” when his team visit Aston Villa on Monday to avoid the yellow card that would banish him to the stands for his final home game as Liverpool manager
Klopp has been booked twice this season, against Burnley on 10 February and Luton on 5 November, and a third at Villa Park would bring an automatic touchline ban for his final match at Anfield against Wolves on Sunday week.
Source: theguardian.com
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Howe expects Guimaraes & Isak to stay at Newcastle
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he is planning for Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak to remain at the club next season
Brazil midfielder Guimaraes has been linked, external with a number of clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, including Manchester City and Arsenal.
Source: bbc.com
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Amnesty urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar migrant worker compensation
Fifa must publish an independent report into its responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar and begin the process of providing financial compensation, Amnesty International has said
The human rights organisation has called on Fifa to finally publish the report by Michael Llamas, president of the Gibraltar Football Association, before its congress in Bangkok next week.
Source: theguardian.com
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De Rossi: ‘Heroic Roma, but Bayer Leverkusen are stronger’
Daniele De Rossi thanks Roma for their ‘heroic performance’ in the Europa League semi-final against ‘stronger team’ Bayer Leverkusen, but regrets going out to unlucky situations
The Giallorossi had to perform a miracle after their 2-0 first leg home defeat, and were about to achieve it when leading 2-0 with a pair of Leandro Paredes penalties.
Source: football-italia.net
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Leverkusen go 49 unbeaten and make Europa League final
Bayer Leverkusen set a new European unbeaten record of 49 successive games in securing a late draw with Roma to reach the Europa League final
Josip Stanisic scored with the last kick of the game in the 97th minute to earn Xabi Alonso's side a 2-2 draw on the night and a 4-2 aggregate victory.
Source: bbc.com
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Ruggeri: ‘Atalanta can dream, we’re in Europa League final’
Matteo Ruggeri was all smiles after Atalanta’s Europa League semi-final win over Olympique Marseille, feeling la Dea ‘can dream’ of international glory
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side booked their spot in the European final after a difficult 3-1 aggregate win over the Ligue 1 giants, giving them the chance to fight for international glory at the final with the high-flying Bayer Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium.
Source: football-italia.net
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in tears after Marseille’s Europa League exit
Olympique de Marseille’s UEFA Europa League campaign came to an end with a whimper in Bergamo
Atalanta strolled to a 3-0 victory (agg. 4-1), setting up a final against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin in just under two weeks time.
Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Villa out as Olympiakos reach Conference League final
Aston Villa's Europa Conference League run ended at the semi-final stage as opponents Olympiakos set up a final with Fiorentina
Having lost the first leg 4-2, Villa fell to a 2-0 defeat in Greece to lose their tie 6-2 on aggregate.
Source: bbc.com
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Who'll face Fiorentina in the Conference final?
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Europa League semi-finals
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Haaland on Premier League player of season shortlist
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could be named Premier League player of the season for a second consecutive year
The 23-year-old Norway international has been nominated for the award alongside City team-mate Phil Foden.
Source: bbc.com
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Italy midfielder Jorginho signs new Arsenal deal
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has signed a contract extension with the Premier League club
The 32-year-old signed an initial 18-month deal with the Gunners when he joined from Chelsea in January 2023.