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Kylian Mbappe will miss the next three weeks of action after sustaining a thigh injury at Montpellier – ruling him out Paris Saint-Germain’s first leg against Bayern Munich Kylian Mbappe will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League Round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich with a thigh injury. Mbappe limped off the pitch in his side’s Ligue 1 victory at Montpellier on Wednesday night to complete a short and miserable evening for the striker. He missed back-to-back penalties earlier in the tie, as he failed to produce his normal level of clinical calmness. The France superstar was afforded an early chance…

Chelsea’s record signing Enzo Fernandez produced a brilliant debut performance during their goalless Premier League draw against Fulham on Friday evening. The Argentine was signed by the London giants from Benfica on transfer deadline day and manager Graham Potter decided to start him against Fulham after just one training session. The 21-year-old looked at home in his Chelsea debut with some quality passes in the final third. He was also defensively solid and guarded the defence from the holding midfield role. According to Sofascore Fernandez and Benoit Badiashile were by far Chelsea’s best performances in the derby yesterday. Fernandez played in…

Manchester United will look to sign a “marquee” striker in the summer window, CBS reporter Ben Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT. Erik ten Hag brought stop-gap Wout Weghorst to Old Trafford in January, but Jacobs believes even if the Dutch international is a success, United will still re-enter the market at the end of the season. Manchester United transfer news According to ESPN, ten Hag has drawn up a three-man list of potential summer striker signings. It comes after United made the surprise January signing of ex-Burnley centre-forward Weghorst, who joined on loan until the end of the campaign. Weghorst has caught the eye with his performances…

Manchester United are eyeing a double swoop for two Barcelona players, in a move which threatens to derail Xavi’s project at the Camp Nou. Xavi took charge of a club in crisis when he was named Barcelona manager in November 2021. The Spanish giants had just sacked Ronald Koeman due to the team being ninth in the La Liga table. It was unclear how Xavi would do as Barca boss. He is a legend of the club, having won 25 trophies during his playing days there, something which always helps with the fanbase. However, the former midfielder was relatively inexperienced in terms…

Raphael Varane has retired from international football at the age of 29 but his decision might be a sign he things good times are coming back to Man Utd. Erik ten Hag described it as “good news” and Raphael Varane’s retirement from international football is certainly an unexpected bonus for Manchester United. The centre-back has had his injury issues since signing for £42million from Real Madrid 18 months ago, but he underwent a personal training plan in United pre-season and has been more robust this season, finally showing the kind of form that marks him out as one of the world’s best…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte personally decided against letting Emerson Royal leave in the January transfer window, it has been revealed.  Spurs brought in a new right-back in the form of Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Porro, who they signed on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy set at £42m. The London club saw the departure of two other full-backs, so it seems that Conte trusts Emerson to be back up to Porro for the remainder of the season. This is according to a report from the Athletic, who claim that Conte, along with Tottenham’s director of football Fabio Paratici,…

The Argentinean confirmed in Ole that they use it when they argue with each other Lionel Messi made history with iconic moments at the World Cup, but one of the unexpected ones was off the field. One of the most played videos and an expression that some have tattooed on their skin or printed on a T-shirt was Messi’s “walk away, idiot” directed at The Netherlands’ forward Wout Weghorst. The saying has crossed borders and his children are no strangers to it. Family banter The striker, in an interview with Diario Ole, has confessed that his children use the saying too “When they…

Liverpool or Tottenham could agree the ‘bargain of the summer’ by signing a 13-goal striker for free at the end of the season, according to a report. Liverpool only completed one significant transfer in the January window, with Cody Gakpo moving to Anfield from Dutch club PSV. He cost an initial £35million, according to The Guardian, though his transfer could eventually be worth £45m depending on add-ons. The forward has made five appearances for Liverpool so far. However, he is yet to register a goal or assist. Tottenham, meanwhile, brought in two senior players during the winter window. Dutch attacker Arnaut…

A video has gone viral on social media Cristiano Ronaldo has been at the receiving end of criticism after Al Nassr’s 3-1 defeat to Al Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian Super Cup After a video went viral showing Al Nassr fans stomping on Cristiano Ronaldo’s jersey, a new clip has been circulating on social networks, where an alleged Al Nassr director expressed his frustration about the result. “Get out of here,” the man said. “I spent 200 million euros and he [Ronaldo] only knows how to go ‘Siuuuu’. It’s not possible.” The Portuguese star missed out on the opportunity to win his…

Hayley Atwell has been spotted looking completely fierce as she films a fight scene for Mission: Impossible 7. The actress, known for playing Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was seen shooting at the Doge’s Palace in Venice. She’s shown grappling with her co-star Esai Morales during an intense fight scene. In one shot, the pair grab at each other’s throats, while another shows her pointing a weapon at him. However, it doesn’t all seem to go Hayley’s way, as Esai grabs both of her wrists at one point, while another photo shows her looking fearful as he holds…

Mission: Impossible 7 has wrapped filming, with Christopher McQuarrie sharing the sweetest message for the cast and crew after a year of chaos for the film industry. The Tom Cruise movie has been hit by delays and shutdowns amid the Covid-19 crisis. Reflecting on the experience, Christopher, 53, shared a photo of himself and Tom, 59, writing: ‘All you need is good people. ‘To our indomitable, unstoppable, unrelenting cast and crew: Even under the best of circumstances, it should have been impossible. ‘Even having seen it, we can’t believe what you’ve achieved. Words can never adequately express our gratitude and admiration – not only…

Some minor details about the DCU’s new Batman, played by an unknown actor who will be taking over from Ben Affleck, have hit the web following DC Studios’ co-lead James Gunn’s new slate reveals. Among the new projects were movies for Superman, Supergirl, and The Authority; TV-wise, there were projects for Booster Gold, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman. However, one of the most exciting parts of the announcement was the reveal of The Brave and the Bold. The movie will introduce a brand-new Bruce Wayne to the world alongside his surprise son, Damien Wayne. Now, some brief new details on the leading Caped Crusader were revealed. An Older Batman & Younger Superman DC Thanks…

The Flash Season 9 is filled with exciting Arrowverse guest stars, and it looks like three more stars, including an unexpected major villain, will make a comeback to pay Barry Allen a visit in the final episodes. The upcoming final season is set to raise the stakes for Central City as it introduces surprising foes for the titular speedster. Javicia Leslie’s evil Batwoman, Red Death, is at the top of the list, with the antagonistic speedster taking the fight to the DC hero. Moreover, another wave of villains from past seasons, such as Pied Piper, Goldface, and Hotness, will come back in Season 9. Now,…

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. for their contest against Toulouse FC on Saturday at the Parc des Princes. As a result, the capital club is going to lean on Lionel Messi. Since arriving at PSG in 2021, Messi hasn’t needed to shoulder the entire offensive load with Mbappe and Neymar by his side. However, this weekend will change and manager Christophe Galtier shed light on Messi’s role in the clash against Toulouse. “I have to organize the team around a combined absence of Kylian and Ney, around Leo, a bit as we did during the…

U21 Premier League Cup Arsenal 2 (Cirjan 32, Bandeira 96) Reading 1 (Trialist) (a.e.t.) After fielding a heavily rotated team against Reading, a more experienced side was called upon for this game, with Catalin Cirjan the only player to start both fixtures. Amario Cozier-Duberry didn’t play as he was training with the first-team. Defender Maldini Kacurri, who recently returned from injury, started the game, while Bradley Ibrahim and Joel Ideho were also called upon. Graczyk Walters-Kacurri-Awe-Sousa M. Smith–Ibrahim Cirjan Cottrell-Sagoe Jr-Ideho Subs: Nwaneri (for Ibrahim, 46), Nichols (for Kacurri, 66), Bandeira (for Cottrell, 90). Not used: Cooper, Jeffcott. Lino Sousa…

Cristiano Ronaldo left it late to score his first goal for Al-Nassr, but finally got off the mark with his penalty in added-on time earning his new side a 2-2 draw vs Al-Fateh Al-Nassr fans are piling the pressure on manager Rudi Garcia after they failed to win for the second time in succession. The Frenchman was appointed as head coach of the Saudi giants in June of last year and is still in his first season in charge. He has guided Al-Nassr to the top of the Pro League, but fans understandably expected a stark improvement in performance in recent…

Graham Potter gave his assessment on £107m new boy Enzo Fernandez after making his Chelsea debut. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter hailed Enzo Fernandez for his “magnificent” debut against Fulham after the £107million record signing made his first appearance in the goalless draw. The Argentinian enjoyed a fine first outing in a blue shirt just days after completing his switch from Benfica and the Blues coach praised the midfielder for his performance. Potter threw Fernandez into his starting XI just three days after he signed from the Portuguese side and just two training sessions. But the occasion did not appear to faze the World…

Nottingham Forest was the first of eight games in 26 days in February for Man United, but Erik ten Hag welcomes the hectic schedule. February is United’s most testing month of the season so far Erik ten Hag is relishing Manchester United’s taxing schedule this month and believes it could benefit the team. The League Cup semi-final second leg win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday was the first of eight games in 26 days for United, whose month concludes with the League Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley. Before that, United face an intense double-header against Leeds United in the Premier League…

Fans on Twitter are convinced that Anderson Talisca is a more important player for Al-Nassr than Cristiano Ronaldo. The 29-year-old had a mixed outing against Al Fateh on February 3. While the former Benfica star found the back of the net for the third game in a row, he was sent off in the dying stages of the match. Cristian Tello, formerly of Barcelona, broke the deadlock early in the game, giving Al Fateh the lead. Ronaldo wasted a gilt-edged opportunity after Talisca’s effort rebounded off the post. The Brazilian, however, managed to find the back of the net with…

Erik ten Hag will face questions on Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United future on Friday lunchtime. The United boss will hold his preview press conference for Saturday’s home game against Crystal Palace at midday and is certain to be asked about the forward’s future at Old Trafford. England international Greenwood, 21, saw charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against him dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service on Thursday. It came just over a year after the forward was arrested. However, United will now ‘conduct their own process before determining the next steps’ as they decide whether Greenwood should return to play for them. The club…

Jadon Sancho has ended a three month social media silence with a message to Manchester United supporters. Sancho shut down his social media channels when the Premier League broke for the World Cup. He was not named in the England squad. It later turned out Sancho had been struggling with his fitness, which led to him missing the last fortnight of games for Manchester United before the break, where his form had been trailing off beforehand. Now, after time away to concentrate on getting up to full speed, Sancho is back with the first team and made his return at Old…

After playing against Leo Messi for 15 years, the PSG defender has asserted that the Argentine star is “the best player football has ever produced.” WHAT HAPPENED? Ramos was Messi’s opponent for nearly 10 years when he faced off the Argentina international’s Barcelona while captaining Real Madrid. But the two linked up in Paris in 2021, and Ramos has now asserted that the World Cup winner is the best ever. WHAT THEY SAID: In an interview with PSG TV, Ramos highlighted Messi’s quality: “There was suffering for several years playing against Messi. I am now enjoying him. He is the best player…

‘Avengers’ has gone down in Hollywood history as one of the biggest and most successful film franchises of all time. Before the film could amass billions at the box office, director-duo Joe and Anthony Russo set the stage for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with the events of ‘Captain America: Civil War’. The Chris Evans lead-film, saw the Avengers pick sides with Captain America and Iron-Man. We all know how the final battle at the airport turned out, but did you know that the makers were toying with the idea of having Vision betray Iron Man and switch sides for love?In an unused…

Robert Downey Jr. had serious discussions with action star Sylvester Stallone about doing an Edgar Allen Poe movie. But Stallone wasn’t sure Downey might have been a big enough star for the film to work. Sylvester Stallone has been working on an Edgar Allen Poe biopic since the 70s At the height of Stallone’s career, the famous Rocky franchise wasn’t the only material the actor was focused on. His growing megastar status didn’t distract Stallone from his passions as a writer. So Stallone was still penning a variety of scripts during and after his Rocky success. One of those scripts focused on the life and death of one…