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Juventus ´on the right track´ to challenge for Serie A title, says Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti is seeing signs that his Juventus team will challenge for the Serie A title in the years to come after their 2-0 win over Bologna on Sunday. Juventus tightened their grip on a top-four finish with a comfortable triumph at Allianz Stadium, with Jonathan David and Khephren Thuram on target in either half. […] The post Juventus ´on the right track´ to challenge for Serie A title, says Spalletti appeared first on Soccer News.

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AFC Champions League Elite reaches semi-final stage with Al Ahli

April 20 – The AFC Champions League Elite semi-finals kick off tonight in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Japan’s Vissel Kobe facing Saudi giants Al Ahli in the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium. Al Ahli came from behind to beat the Malaysian challenge of Johur Dorul Ta’zim 2-1 to qualify for the next round and continue their defence of the Champions League title they won last year against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale. This year the Japanese opposition is Vissel Kobe who shattered Qatari side Al Sadd’s dreams with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win. Read more … The post AFC Champions League Elite

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Los Angeles FC 1-4 San Jose Earthquakes: Werner opens MLS account in statement win

Timo Werner scored his first MLS goal as the San Jose Earthquakes produced a statement 4-1 victory over Los Angeles FC. The German striker scored and assisted in a thrilling second half, where Ousseni Bouda also scored a brace as the Earthquakes silenced the home fans at BMO Stadium. Despite it being a quiet first […] The post Los Angeles FC 1-4 San Jose Earthquakes: Werner opens MLS account in statement win appeared first on Soccer News.

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No thaw in ‘chilling effect’ of $100 train prices to MetLife stadium

April 20 – FIFA has said that the NJ Transit prices will have ‘a chilling effect’ on supporters using public transport during the World Cup. Last week, NJ Transit said that the train commute from New York to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will cost $100 and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said FIFA should subsidise the public transport. In response FIFA – whose own inflated match ticket prices for the tournament have been criticised worldwide – Read more … The post No thaw in ‘chilling effect’ of $100 train prices to MetLife stadium appeared first on

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Arsenal still ´the best team in England so far´, insists Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted Arsenal are still the “best team in England so far”, and the momentum is not with Manchester City in the Premier League title race. City earned a 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland on either side of Kai Havertz’s effort […] The post Arsenal still ´the best team in England so far´, insists Guardiola appeared first on Soccer News.

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MCO Black Knight Football set to pick up the ball with Exeter Chiefs rugby club

April 20 – Premier League Bournemouth’s owners Black Knight Football Club are reportedly close to completing a takeover of Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union club. It would be Black Knight’s first club acquisition outside of football where it has a stake in FC Lorient (France), and owns Auckland FC (New Zealand), as well as a majority interest in Moreirense FC (Portugal). Until recently Black Knight also had a minority stake in Scottish Premier League side Hibernian. Read more … The post MCO Black Knight Football set to pick up the ball with Exeter Chiefs rugby club appeared first on Insid

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Cold reception. NWSL players oppose European calendar proposal

April 20 – The NWSL Players Association flexed its muscles at the end of last week with the majority of its members opposing the flipping of the league to a fall-to-spring calendar. The Board of Governors is expected to vote on the switch in the last week of April. If they make the calendar change the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) would join Major League Soccer (MLS) and the European mainstream. New franchises in Boston and Denver, Read more … The post Cold reception. NWSL players oppose European calendar proposal appeared first on Inside World Football.

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Eagle Football’s RWDM crash lands in Belgian amateur leagues as sales memos issued

April 20 – Relegated from the second division, Belgian club RWDM has taken the Belgian FA (RBFA) and Pro League to court over new regulations governing U-23 teams.  Following a 3-1 defeat against Kortrijk, RWDM finished 13th in the table and the club’s relegation to the third tier – the amateur level – of Belgian football was confirmed, but the club have filed a summary injunction to seek a way out. Under new regulations, Read more … The post Eagle Football’s RWDM crash lands in Belgian amateur leagues as sales memos issued appeared first on Inside World Football.

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