Anything that was coming in, I would just go in for. Alisson Since the start of last season, Alisson has conceded a goal on average every 156 minutes (33 goals conceded in 5155 minutes) - the best ratio among keepers to have played more than one game in the competition during this periodPremier League appearances: 58Clean sheets: 31Lineker: "He has been unbelievably good for Liverpool, has made a massive difference to their team and transformed things for the team.
You're thinking about your personal safety and the first instinct is that you hope it goes away. I want to advocate for people to report incidents but also understand the mechanics that it's quite difficult sometimes. White players and fans need to be activists' Bhandari acknowledges that eradicating racism in a short period of time is difficult - but wants football to at least be "a zero-tolerance place and a beacon of hope for the rest of society".
This is possible. But it would be far easier not to have to implement it. It is not just player contracts though. Changes in kit suppliers and sponsors also tend to come into force on 1 July. It may seem fairly straightforward to conclude the sponsor of a kit should remain the same for an entire season. But what if a promotional campaign had been set up around a new shirt at the same time as a club was playing with the old shirt, made by a different company, with a different logo? In the advertising world, where huge amounts are being spent on "maximising the brand", these things matter.
He can help them take the next step but everyone can say 'great appointment, with his name and trophies' - but is it what this club needs right now?"Former West Ham captain Kevin Nolan on BBC Radio 5 Live: "This is by far the biggest appointment Everton have made while I've been alive. It's a statement to say we need a world-class manager with a winning mentality to bring our club to that level.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4' Second Half ends, Barcelona 5, Mallorca 2. Posted at 90'+4' Attempt saved. Luis Suárez (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi. Posted at 90'+3' Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. Posted at 90'+1' Corner, Barcelona.
Unfortunately, some clubs, organised outside these negotiations, have unilaterally decided to go straight to furloughs. In doing so, it said, the clubs "gave Portuguese society the message that, in times of crisis, they aren't capable of resolving the problems which affect them. The government has agreed to help pay the wages of workers who are furloughed or put on reduced hours, and Belenenses said it would make use of the scheme.
Having so many new players, so many new pieces, bringing in Anthony (Davis). He spent seven years in New Orleans, so he was coming into a new system playing along with myself and how we would be able to come together. I thought it would take us a lot longer than it did, but I was wrong. Hancock hails players' efforts Health Secretary Matt Hancock has applauded the Premier League players' initiative to raise funds for the NHS.
Hertha Berlin's Under-16 team left the field midway through a match at VfB Auerbach 1906 after claiming they were racially abused by their opponents. The club said several players had been subjected to racial abuse and the team walked off in the 68th minute following information from the referee. We condemn racism and discrimination in all forms," a Hertha statement said. In such a situation, values and a clear attitude are more important to us than victory or a defeat on the pitch.
The Merseyside club are European champions and top the Premier League by eight points, as they look to end a three-decade wait for a domestic league title. Yet Pep Guardiola's City, who are currently fourth in the table and nine points adrift, have won the past two Premier League titles and Richards anticipates another tense battle to the finish line with Liverpool.
He also rejected Mourinho's comment that Antonio Rudiger deserved "an Oscar" for his part in an incident that left Spurs with 10 men for the last 30 minutes after Son Heung-min was sent off for raking his studs on the Chelsea defender's midriff. But Lampard stressed there was no bad feeling towards his former coach.
Slavia is in 7th place with 10 points and they have scored 10 goals and have conceded 12 goals. Torpedo is in second place with 14 points and they have scored 9 goals and have conceded 4 goals in 7 matches played until now.
Rio Ave will host Pacos de Ferreira at Estadio dos Arcos in the Primera Liga of Portugal on Sunday. Rio Ave are currently unbeaten from last 9 games in Primera Liga but failed to win any of the last three home matches. However 7 of the last 8 matches of Rio Ave produced more than 2.25 Goals in the League. While Pacos de Ferreira lost five of the last seven matches in Primera Liga. Also all the last four matches of Pacos de Ferreira produced more than 2.5 Goals. Also last two head to head matches at this venue produced 8 Goals .
It is also not clear how Uefa intends to play out the Champions League and Europa League this season, with both still to complete the last-16 stage. The option of fitting games into the schedule around league matches as normal remains, as does completing the tournaments after domestic leagues have finished. No deadline has been put on making a final decision but the latter choice would seem more likely as it is hoped - by August - that travel restrictions will have eased.
It is dangerous to restart it playing three games a week. So I'm worried about injuries and the hot weather which is going to be terrible in Italy more than Germany. But Udinese and Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong said: "It's lifted everybody's spirits, As long as we can do it in the right way without too many risks and setting the right example for the country, I think it's a good thing to be doing.
LuaLua’s somersaults When it comes to acrobatic celebrations, few could match the efforts of former Portsmouth striker Lomano LuaLuaNowhere near as good as Robbie Keane at football - but a much, much better gymnast. DR Congo’s Lomano LuaLua would do as many as seven backflips after scoring for Newcastle or Portsmouth in the Premier League. Sava’s masks Fulham striker Facundo Sava would celebrate each goal by pulling out a black Zorro maskFulham striker Facundo Sava would celebrate each goal by pulling out a black Zorro mask from his shin pads and putting it on his face.
Position wise, Sandhausen don't look like much; they're in a modest 8th position and are seven points shy of the coveted top three. However, they're fast becoming one of the teams to beat in 2. Bundesliga.
Another said he was "abysmal" and is someone who "would not cut it in League Two". Being generous, his presence in the Newcastle team bears similarities to the role Olivier Giroud performed for France in their World Cup triumph in 2018. The Chelsea player appeared in all seven games, despite not scoring a single goal, with boss Didier Deschamps saying he was "important for our style, we need his supporting play".
So, to now have someone who gets the fans off their seats is massive for them - and you can understand why the supporters have taken to him so quickly because he is exactly what they and the team needed. Fernandes lifted the whole stadium on Sunday and, as well as the part he played in all three goals, what was impressive about him was his range of passing and the way he carried the ball. On top of that, he was full of tricks and he showed great awareness.
And he finished the match with his 35th La Liga hat-trick, breaking the record of Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona were excellent at times, particularly in the first half, with some fantastic passing movement. However their first goal came when Griezmann chased onto Marc-Andre ter Stegen's long goal-kick before clipping the ball over the goalkeeper. The France international then set up Messi's first, a fine curling effort from 25 yards.
And when the Warm-Up realised he’d been given the responsibility of adding colour to PSG’s crucial closed-doors clash with Borussia Dortmund, of bringing the atmosphere to a game with no fans, we were a little trepidatious. But the big man smashed it: “It’s like Strictly Come Dancing … but without the music.