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September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 David

Tickets, World Cup

Brazil v Argentina Abandoned Due To Covid Violations

I have seen a lot of crazy things take place on a football pitch, but today’s incident in Brazil during a World Cup qualifier between the host nation and their biggest rivals Argentina was a first for everyone in attendance.

Five minutes into the game the match was abandoned after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they believe broke quarantine rules.

The visitors walked off the pitch at the Corinthians Arena after the officials came out to stop the game.

The dramatic intervention came hours after Brazil’s health authorities had said four England-based players for Argentina had to quarantine. Read more... (503 words, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)

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September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 David

Europe, Tickets, World Cup

Impressive Spain Win World Cup Qualifer

Luis Enrique’s Spain picked up a vital 4-0 win against Georgia in Badajoz to keep alive their 2022 World Cup qualification campaign.

La Roja produced a dominant display in Extremadura following their 2-1 defeat in Sweden last time out.

The home side were in cruise control as Valencia pair Jose Luis Gaya and Carlos Soler put them 2-0 in front inside the first 30 minutes.

Manchester City winger Ferran Torres added a third goal before the break to kill off any potential chance of a Georgia fight back.

Afterwards, Spain boss Luis Enrique was full of praise for his players saying: Read more... (221 words, estimated 53 secs reading time)

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September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 David

Europe, Tickets, World Cup

Belgium Reach Euro 2020 Knockout Stages

Romelu Lukaku celebrated his 100th Belgium cap with his 67th international goal in a comfortable win over the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying.

The Chelsea striker raced onto a Hans Vanaken through ball to score with a first-time finish from the edge of the box. Timing his run to a tee, he darted down the inside right channel to collect Vanaken’s pass. Opening up his body he shaped to bend the ball inside Tomas Vaclik’s far post but instead lifted it high into the top corner Read more... (431 words, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

Anthony Martial Rescues France In World Cup Qualifier

France drew for the fifth game in a row in all competitions as their stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign continued with an entertaining draw in Ukraine.

Mykola Shaparenko put the hosts ahead with an excellent 44th-minute strike into the top corner from 20 yards. But Manchester United striker Anthony Martial bundled in a close-range equalizer for only his second international goal, and first since 2016.

Moussa Diaby almost won the game for France, but hit the post from Karim Benzema’s pass.

Speaking after the match Martial rued the dropped points but was happy to see his side come back and at least get something from a losing position. Read more... (216 words, estimated 52 secs reading time)

Germany With Impressive Start To World Cup Campaign

Germany thumped Armenia 6-0 in Stuttgart in World Cup qualifying. That made it two wins from two under new manager Hansi Flick.

Serge Gnabry got Germany off to a flying start with two goals in the first 15 minutes before Marco Reus and Timo Werner took the scoreline to 4-0 before the interval, the latter netting his second in as many international games.

Jonas Hofmann had performed impressively in a full back role for Flick and was rewarded with a goal before two of the great young hopes of German football combined for the sixth in added time, Florian Wirtz giving the ball to Karim Adeyemi, darting on for the pass back to him before teeing up the Red Bull Salzburg striker for a goal on his international debut. Read more... (277 words, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

Viva Ronaldo!

Stunning developments in the transfer market today as Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.

United have agreed to pay £12.8m for the 36-year-old, with the deal subject to personal terms, a visa and a medical.

Ronaldo seemed destined to join rivals Manchester City, but calls from io Ferdinand and Sir Alex Ferguson persuaded the United legend return to Old Trafford where he spent six years and won three Premier League titles, one Champions League, two League Cups and one FA Cup – as well as the Fifa Club World Cup and Community Shield – Read more... (390 words, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 David

Tickets, World Cup

Premier League clubs will not release players for international games in red-list countries

The Premier League says its clubs have “reluctantly but unanimously” decided not to release players for matches in red-list countries during September’s international break.

Under current UK government rules, players would be forced to miss several games because of the 10-day isolation period required on return to the UK.

The Premier League said “extensive talks” had taken place with the Football Association and government “to find a solution” but that “no exemption had been granted”.

It added that it “strongly supported” the move made by top-flight sides, which “will apply to nearly 60 players from 19 clubs who are due to travel to 26 red-list countries”. Read more... (364 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

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August 18, 2021September 18, 2021 David

Bundesliga

RB Leipzig Tickets

German side RB Leipzig just might be the most disliked side not only in the Bundesliga, but across Europe also.

The club was founded in 2009 when the company Red Bull purchased fifth-tier side SSV Markranstädt. Within seven years they were playing in the top flight in Germany.

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RB Leipzig tickets are available for purchase via our RB Leipzig tickets partner Sports Events 365. Read more... (872 words, estimated 3:29 mins reading time)

August 16, 2021September 17, 2021 David

Man City, Premier League, Tickets

Manchester City Fixtures 2021-2022

Champions Manchester City start their Premier League defence with a trip to Spurs as they look for a first ever win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

City have found life tough since Spurs’ new ground was completed, losing all three of their games there so far, with Heung-Min Son and Giovani Lo Celso on target in a 2-0 Premier League win last season.

Newly-promoted Norwich are the first visitors to the Etihad Stadium on August 21, before Arsenal follow them to the north west a week later. Read more... (1179 words, estimated 4:43 mins reading time)

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August 15, 2021 David

Man Utd., Premier League

Liverpool Open Season With Convincing Away Win

Jürgen Klopp hailed a ‘really professional’ performance from his players after Liverpool beat Norwich City 3-0 in their opening fixture of the Premier League season on Saturday evening.

The Reds got their 2021-22 campaign off to the best possible start with goals from Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah at Carrow Road.

Jota opened the scoring after 26 minutes of the contest before fine finishes followed from Firmino and Salah in the second
period.

Afterwards Jurgen Klopp had this to say about the victory, Mo Salah’s record breaking goal and the return of Virgil Van Dijk. Read more... (615 words, estimated 2:28 mins reading time)