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Leeds United confidently thrashed Norwich City 4-0, securing their place in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium. In the second leg of the semi-final, Leeds dominated with a remarkable performance in front of their passionate fans at Elland Road. Ilia Gruev set the tone early with a fantastic free-kick, surprising Norwich's goalkeeper Angus Gunn and scoring seven minutes into the game. Joel Piroe extended the lead with a header, taking advantage of Gunn's mistake to convert a cross from Wilfried Gnonto.…

This weekend, Charlotte FC will aim for their fourth consecutive victory when they face off against the LA Galaxy. Dean Smith hopes his team can capitalize on their recent 1-0 win against the Chicago Fire. In a narrow match, Ashley Westwood scored the winning goal for Charlotte against the Fire. The three-match winning streak has propelled them to fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Smith acknowledged the team's strong mentality despite the lackluster game. On the other hand, the LA Galaxy drew 2-2 against Minnesota…

Lionel Messi might make a comeback this weekend after missing Inter Miami's recent match against Orlando City. Manager Gerardo Martino is hopeful that Messi will play against D.C. United at home, but won't risk his health. Messi was sidelined due to a slight injury during Miami's 0-0 draw against Orlando City. Despite the draw, Miami's lead in the Eastern Conference is only one point. Martino is cautious about rushing Messi back but is optimistic about his return for the upcoming game this Saturday. D.C. United suffered…

Barcelona is on their way to securing a second-place spot in LaLiga following Fermin Lopez's two goals that led them to a 2-0 victory against Almeria. Fermin scored early in the 14th minute, heading Hector Fort's precise cross past the goalkeeper, Luis Maximiano. Almeria's Cesar Montes and Lucas Robertone made efforts but couldn't equalize. In the 67th minute, Fermin scored his second goal from a cross by Sergi Roberto, sealing the victory for Barca. Xavi's team now has 79 points, four ahead of their Catalan rivals Girona.…

Jurgen Klopp shared a funny anecdote about his feelings towards James Maddison during a crucial match. During the 2018-19 season, Liverpool and Manchester City were neck-and-neck in the title race. When Vincent Kompany scored a stunning long-range goal against Leicester City, Maddison failed to block it. This incident left Klopp feeling some type of way about Maddison. He joked that he wasn't too pleased with the midfielder's performance and even expressed frustration towards the Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers.…

Lianne Sanderson is backing Chelsea to win the Women's Super League title this weekend, against stats provided to her. Chelsea's manager Emma Hayes had previously given up hope after a 4-3 loss to Liverpool in early May. However, they have bounced back with two wins and a loss for rivals Manchester City against Arsenal. Chelsea now lead in the standings with a better goal difference of +47 compared to City's +45. This puts them in a good position heading into their final game against Manchester United. On the other hand,…

N'Golo Kante, who hasn't played for France since 2022, was a surprising addition to France's squad for Euro 2024. Despite the long absence, Kante, the Al Ittihad midfielder, made it to Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad for the tournament in Germany. The team boasts the likes of Kylian Mbappe, who might be heading to Real Madrid soon from PSG. Bradley Barcola, Mbappe's teammate, also secures a spot in the squad for the first time. Other notable members include Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, and William Saliba.…

Napoli's attempt to defend their Serie A title fell short, and they now need a win against Fiorentina for a chance at European competition next season. Last year, Napoli easily won the title, leaving Lazio 16 points behind with five games to go. However, this season Inter secured the championship early, leaving Napoli in ninth place with a distant 41-point gap. Napoli have not won in five games, making their European aspirations reliant on overcoming Fiorentina, who have won three of their last five matches including a 3-1…

Germany, the hosts, are aiming to clinch their first victory since the 2014 World Cup under the leadership of Julian Nagelsmann, who is overseeing his inaugural major tournament. Nagelsmann has unveiled a provisional squad of 27 players for Euro 2024. The noteworthy addition to the roster is Alexander Nubel, the Stuttgart goalkeeper, who earns his first senior call-up as the fourth goalkeeper. Notable absentees include Mats Hummels, who played a vital role in Borussia Dortmund's journey to the Champions League final, and…

Ederson, the goalkeeper for Manchester City, will be absent for the remaining matches due to an eye injury. The team will compete against West Ham in a bid for their fourth consecutive Premier League title, followed by a clash with Manchester United in the FA Cup final on May 25. During their recent victory over Tottenham, Ederson suffered a severe collision with Cristian Romero, leading to his replacement by Stefan Ortega after receiving initial treatment. Scans confirmed a small fracture in Ederson's right eye socket,…