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Bayer Leverkusen advanced closer to the Europa League final on Thursday, while Marseille managed to draw against Atalanta. Leverkusen's triumph over Roma with goals from Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich placed them in a favorable position. Wirtz capitalized on a defensive mistake by Roma to open the scoring, with Andrich's remarkable strike extending their lead. Despite Roma's efforts to bounce back, their missed opportunities leave them with an uphill battle in the second leg. Leverkusen's dominant streak of 47 games…

Unai Emery's hopes of clinching yet another European title are in jeopardy after Aston Villa's 4-2 loss at home to Olympiacos. The Villa fans were left shocked by Olympiacos' dominant performance in the Europa Conference League semi-final leg. Ayoub El Kaabi stole the show with a hat-trick, putting his team 2-0 ahead within the first 30 minutes. Watkins and Diaby brought Villa level, but El Kaabi's penalty and Hezze's brilliant goal secured the win. Douglas Luiz's missed penalty added insult to injury. Meanwhile,…

Tottenham's aspirations for a top-four finish in the Premier League are on thin ice following a London derby defeat on Thursday. Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scored as Chelsea struck a massive blow to Tottenham's Champions League hopes with a 2-0 derby win over Mauricio Pochettino's former club at Stamford Bridge. On the anniversary of the fiery "Battle of the Bridge" match where Leicester City was crowned champions in a 2-2 draw, Chelsea added to Spurs' woes. Chelsea capitalized on Tottenham's lackluster set-piece…

Lucas Hernandez suffered a knee problem during Paris Saint-Germain's loss to Borussia Dortmund, ruling him out of Euro 2024. The confirmation was a major setback for France as they prepare for the upcoming tournament. During PSG's Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Hernandez had to be substituted in the 42nd minute due to a knee injury. Subsequent scans revealed that he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), necessitating surgery. A statement from PSG confirmed the severity of Hernandez's…

The Premier League should clarify soon regarding Nottingham Forest's appeal against a four-point deduction for financial rules violations according to Nuno Espirito Santo. Everton also received an eight-point deduction for separate breaches, but Forest is feeling the pressure. Nuno's team is on thin ice as they sit one point above 18th-placed Luton Town awaiting the appeal outcome, with many clubs feeling the impact of the lack of transparency. No update on the appeal yet, making the situation murky and leaving them…

Lucas Hernandez's hopes for the 2022 World Cup were dashed by a ligament injury, and now a severe knee issue will keep him out of Euro 2024. Following a Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, Hernandez suffered an ACL tear while chasing Niclas Fullkrug, forcing him to exit the match. PSG confirmed the extent of the injury, revealing the need for surgery on his left knee after undergoing an MRI scan. With 37 international caps, Hernandez will sit out Euro 2024, missing France's opening matches against Austria, the…

Before Manchester United's inaugural transfer window with Jim Ratcliffe in charge, rumors hinted at a massive sell-off. Erik ten Hag strongly refuted rumors that nearly every player on Manchester United's team would be on the market in the upcoming transfer window, calling them "ridiculous." United has mathematically missed out on Champions League qualification, and there is a chance they may finish outside the European competitions, with Newcastle United and Chelsea trailing them. Anticipate significant transformations in…

Newcastle United will have Sandro Tonali back in action late August as he received a two-month suspended ban from the Football Association for breaching gambling rules. This sanction enables the midfielder to play on August 27, 2024, marking the end of his 10-month suspension imposed by the Italian Football Federation. FIFA accepted this ban globally following Tonali's admission of betting on matches in an investigation on illicit betting portals in Italy. Sandro faced charges from the FA for violating English football's…

Europe's top coaching prospect, Will Still, is parting ways with Reims after an incredible unbeaten streak. The 31-year-old, who took over as the head coach on an interim basis last year, led the team to an impressive 11th place finish. Still's departure is a mutual decision with the club's management, clearing the path for new beginnings. Reims, currently in 11th place, are on a winless streak and have suffered three consecutive losses. Previously linked to Sunderland, Still expressed interest in coaching an ambitious…

Bayern Munich considered Ralf Rangnick to replace Thomas Tuchel, but he declined the offer from the Bundesliga giants. Rangnick confirmed he will continue leading Austria's national team post Euro 2024, despite Bayern's interest. The current coach, Thomas Tuchel, is leaving at the end of the season. Rangnick emphasized his commitment to the Austrian team and its objectives, stating his decision was not a rejection of Bayern. Fans have shown support for Tuchel to stay, even going as far as creating a petition. Xabi…