Rumour Has It: Real Madrid to target Haaland in 2022, Man Utd approach Pochettino

Erling Haaland is reportedly being lined up as a target for Real Madrid in 2022, while Manchester United are eyeing Mauricio Pochettino.

Haaland, 20, is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in Europe as he continues to star for Borussia Dortmund.

Madrid have plans for the Norway international.

 

TOP STORY – REAL MADRID EYE HAALAND IN 2022

Real Madrid are convinced Dortmund star Haaland is their man in 2022, according to AS.

Haaland has scored 10 goals in 10 games in all competitions for Dortmund this season.

The former Salzburg talent, Mino Raiola his agent  and Dortmund reportedly have an agreement that a transfer away from BVB will be facilitated in 2022, though there is not thought to be a specific fee in mind yet.…

Euro 2012 Group C preview: Spain v Italy

Reigning champions and Euro 2012 favourites Spain begin their campaign with a tough encounter against Italy on Sunday.

The star-studded Spanish side are aiming for a third straight major title after winning the European and world crowns.

Injuries have hit the squad with Carles Puyol and David Villa to miss the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.

While Vicente del Bosque has a big task in replacing the important pair, there is no secret as to how Spain will go about their business.

Spain s midfielders dominate with a possession-based game, a style the likes of Barcelona stars Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets need no introduction to.

Add Manchester City playmaker David Silva and Chelsea attacker Juan Mata and Spain are deserved favourites to …

Szczesny: It would be disrespectful not to consider Barcelona offer

Wojciech Szczesny will listen to Barcelona s offer to tempt him out of retirement as it would be disrespectful not to.

Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Szczesny is close to joining Barcelona to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

The former Poland international, who only announced his retirement last month after leaving Juventus, is set to undergo a medical this week.

While Szczesny fell short of confirming an agreement is in place with Barca, he indicated he would be open to a swift return to the sport.

Speaking to Spanish outlet SPORT, the goalkeeper said: I have a lot of respect for Barca s history; it is one of the best clubs in the world.

I understand the difficult situation that s arisen after Marc-Andre Ter Stegen s injur…

Gomes tips Ronaldo to take Euro 2008 by storm

Cristiano Ronaldo can stamp his mark on Euro 2008 in much the same way that Michel Platini and Zinedane Zidane bestrode the European championships of 1984 and 2000 and Diego Maradona at the 1986 World Cup.

So believes veteran teammate Nuno Gomes who waxed lyrical about Manchester United s sensational winger at Portugal s pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday s opening Group A clash with Turkey in Geneva.

When asked if Ronaldo could match the feats of Platini, ZZ and Maradona the Benfica forward, speaking in English, replied: I hope so and I think so.

I believe he has the quality to be the man of the tournament, I wish he could be that man but he doesn t have to prove himself.

The things he s done have already made him the biggest player of the…

Premier League: Big-money strikers and Rooney´s Everton return – five to watch in 2017-18

Chelsea and Manchester United have both put their faith in big-money strikers as they bid to win the Premier League title this season.

After Diego Costa fell out of Antonio Conte s plans, the champions paid Real Madrid a reported £70million to sign Alvaro Morata, while United parted with £75million to buy Romelu Lukaku from Everton.

With Lukaku having seemingly been Chelsea s first choice, how the two strikers adapt to leading the line for title contenders is one of the Premier League s most enticing subplots, while Wayne Rooney s return to Goodison Park is one for the romantics.

Adding Vincent Kompany and Nathan Ake to those three attackers, here we examine five players to watch out for in the Premier League this season.

 

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2015/2016 Champions League Group E Betting Tips, Outrights & Odds

Champions League holders Barcelona are obviously the odds-on favourites to top Group E, but with Roma and Bayer Leverkusen also in the mix, chances are the Catalans will have to work hard in order to secure the top spot. And while BATE Borisov are unlikely to cause too many problems to any of the other three sides, the likes of Giallorossi and die Werkself are widely expected to be involved in a highly entertaining battle for the second place and opportunity to continue the campaign in the knockout stages.

Outright Tips

Market: Group Betting
Tip: Barcelona to Win Group E
Odds:

The reigning Champions League winners were always going to be tipped as the most likely team to go through from this group and we have no doubts whatsoever that Barcelona will deliver. The Cat…

National Team Shirts

Difference Between Replica and Official Shirts

Some people believe that “replica” shirts refer to cheap knock-offs or fake shirts that only resemble the official football shirts sold by the clubs and national teams, but that is not really the case. Replica shirts are actually official club merchandise sold in club shops and online stores that are only slightly different to football jerseys worn by high-profile players in actual matches. Since replica shirts are unlikely to be used in match conditions, these are usually characterised by looser fit and may lack a couple of performance enhancing features, but other than that are almost identical to shirts worn on match days.

Both official shirts and replica jerseys are produced by…

France´s class of 2022 calmer than 2018 World Cup winners, claims Dembele

France s World Cup squad is calmer and more experienced than the one that won in Russia, according to Ousmane Dembele.

Didier Deschamps side will become the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962 if they overcome Argentina in Sunday s final at Lusail Stadium.

Dembele was an unused substitute when France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 final but the Barcelona man has emerged as a key part of the team in Qatar.

Despite injuries to Karim Benzema, N Golo Kante and Paul Pogba leaving France short of key players, Dembele feels the squad is more at ease this time around.

It s not a dream yet. We re calmer and have more experience. We want to prepare well for this final, he said at a press conference on Friday.

It will be a great day. We …

Patriots vs Texans Week 5 Picks and Predictions: Spread Working Against Fade-triots

Despite all the hype and coming in as nine-point road favorites, the New England Patriots and Houston Texans come into their Week 5 matchup with identical 1-3 records. Are Mac Jones and the Pats headed for a massive letdown after last Sunday’s media circus? 

Here are our free picks and predictions and NFL betting odds for Patriots vs. Texans for Sunday, October 10.

NFL Draft Prop Bets 2022: Picks & Best Bets for Draft Weekend

It’s NFL Draft Week and our football analysts are pouring over the draft betting odds and making picks on which players will go where and when.

Draft prop bet picks

Uncertainty around Jacksonville’s first pick

By Andrew Caley

Is Walker a lock? Will it be Aidan Hutchinson who was the favorite for most of this process? Or do the Jaguars have a surprise in store for us?

Pick: Aidan Hutchinson Number 1 Overall Pick (+300)

Pick: Position of Jacksonville Jaguars First Drafted Player – Offensive Lineman (+430)

Pick made April 27

Read the full analysis and prediction.

Teams leave Wyatt on the b…