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rummenigge: 'i asked pep about kompany before appointment

Rummenigge: ‘I asked Pep about Kompany before appointment’

Bayern Munich board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he asked Pep Guardiola about Vincent Kompany before hiring the former player. 

Kompany joined Bayern from Burnley this summer, although he was also a former captain for Pep Guardiola, at Manchester City.

Rummenigge said to Kicker: “Max Eberl (the sporting director) asked me to talk to him because I am very close friends with Pep.

“I told Pep that I needed an analysis that was authentic and honest. We then spoke on the phone for almost two hours. To make a long story short, he said that he was 100 percent convinced that Vincent Kompany was absolutely the right coach for Bayern.

“Sometimes fate helps you. The number of rejections that Max Eberl unfortunately had to deal with meant that we may have gotten exactly the coach we needed for this team.

“There were two decisive factors: the team likes the style of football, and so do the fans. Football should be fun. This is exactly why children play in the street. And you can see that in our team too.”

Bournemouth surprise Arsenal as Arterta maintains: ‘Saliba red changed everything’

Arsenal got William Saliba sent off the field as Bournemouth shocked the Gunners with a 2-0 beating at Dean Court on Saturday.

Saliba saw red in the half-hour as Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie scored for Bournemouth. 

When asked if the dismissal changed the match, Arteta said: “Absolutely. We are very disappointed with the result and gutted because we had to play in that context again. Even more difficult than the previous two that we have faced this season to do it with 65 or 68 minutes with 10 men at this level, it’s just an impossible task.

“It’s an accident waiting to happen not to get the points. I cannot fault the team for their effort, their commitment, to play in the way we had to do it. There was a big moment at 0-0 when we had a one-vs-one with the ‘keeper and we didn’t manage to score. Then at the other end we do that.

“We have to (look at) ourselves. Tonight we made two big errors that cost us the game unfortunately.

“It was a decision made on the pitch. That decision was changed. I don’t think it will change twice. The decision has been made.

“What happens today is almost unpredictable – that the winger is going to play the ball to the centre back one touch, and it’s going to be a challenge there with 40 or 35 metres to go.. Very difficult to plan it. But certainly we need to play with 11vs11 if we want to be in the position that we want to be.”

Arteta added, “Willy has never done anything like this and he doesn’t do it on purpose. Or what happened with the second goal. But it happened. Unfortunately we couldn’t turn it around which is very unlikely for the third time in the season.

“We got away with it twice – the situation was a bit different because we were already ahead in the result. But we have to accept it. Move on and have that pain for Tuesday (in the Champions League). That’s it.”

enzo fernandez regrets leaving benfica

Enzo Fernandez regrets leaving Benfica

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has said he did not like the manner he left things with Benfica one year ago. 

Fernandez made a shocking move in 2023, after the 2022 World Cup.

Liga Portugal side Benfica wanted to keep Enzo Fernandez for an extra six months or even for another season, but could not stop Chelsea from signing him for £106 million.

“Let me say hello to the Benfica fans, who always send messages and remember me,” Fernandez said.

“Obviously I didn’t like the way I left the club, but I am very grateful to the club and everyone for all the support they gave me.”

Coach Enzo Maresca also praised Fernandez this season: “I think it’s very difficult in the way we play to find a midfielder that can attack like an attacking midfielder and defend like a holding midfielder. For instance, Arsenal are using Declan Rice as an attacking midfielder on the ball and as a holding midfielder when defending. Man City, in the past, have done this with Ilkay Gundogan.

“In our case, we are trying to find the balance and find the players who can give us this kind of solution. At the moment, Enzo is the only one. When we have the ball, he is playing like an attacking midfielder, and is dropping next to Moi (Caicedo) when we don’t have the ball to help us and give us defensive balance.”

suarez open to playing for miami in 2025

Suárez open to playing for Inter Miami in 2025: “I would be delighted”

Will Inter Miami fans be seeing more of Luis Suárez in 2025?

Suárez, signed with Miami in December through the 2024 MLS campaign. He discussed the possibility of that happening on Friday, saying he would be “delighted” to return next season. 

“I know my lawyer is speaking with the club,” Suárez told reporters on the eve of Miami’s Decision Day match vs. the New England Revolution (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass). “But with the peace of mind of finishing the season.

“I wanted to finish the best way possible, showing the club I have enthusiasm. I feel well physically and I have the desire to continue being a part of the history of this club.”

Suárez has been a significant part of the Heron’s season, scoring an 18g/7a record in 2024. He helped them win the Supporters’ Shield title. He also held down the fort when Lionel Messi was absent due to injury. 

According to him, it is now up to Miami to decide whether or not they want to keep him.

“It’s up to the club,” Suárez said. “For me, I would be delighted.”

Suárez returning to the club means that Miami will get another year of the “Big Four”. That is the group made up of Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Messi and Busquets have confirmed extensions through the end of next year, while Alba has the choice for 2025.

“I’m enjoying myself,” Suárez said of his reunion with Messi. “You have to enjoy having the best player in the world – not only myself, but all his teammates who train with him every day.

“We’re privileged, and so are all the people who have the chance to see him, the people who travel across the United States just to see him. It says a lot about him.”

The Big Four have already made significant strides this season, securing the Supporters’ Shield. They also a Decision Day victory on Saturday to snap the MLS single-season points term.

Miami will begin their race for a first-ever MLS Cup in Round One of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs with a standalone game on Friday, October 25. 

“We don’t consider ourselves favorites, but we have to be strong at home since every game will be decided here,” Suárez said of the Herons, who will enjoy home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, leading up to MLS Cup on Dec. 7.

“There’s a reason why we earned the most points.”

football predictions today: montpellier vs marseille

Football Predictions Today: Montpellier VS Marseille Sure Tips

Marseille will travel to visit Montpellier Hsc for a Montpellier VS Marseille Ligue 1 clash tonight. The guests have won four of their last seven league matches and will want to maintain this form. 

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Predictions And Betting Preview For Montpellier VS Marseille

  • Venue: Stade de la Mosson.
  • When: Sunday, October 20th, 2024.
  • Time: 19:45.
  • Teams to play: Montpellier and Marseille. 
  • Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.782.

Odds provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Montpellier

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 4.4

Montpellier have only one point from their last three home league matches against Marseille. They have had a hard time with form this term with just four points from their first seven Ligue 1 matches. This left them two points away from safety. Defending is the hosts biggest issue, with 21 goals conceded in seven league matches, the worst record in the league this year. Their poor away form is the biggest cause of their problems, losing all four matches and failing to stop 15 goals. 

At home, Montpellier have just one point from their first two league fixtures before beginning off the mark with a 3-2 victory over Auxerre who have lost four of their last five games. This will be harder and Marseille may win as a result. 

Betting On Marseille

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.782

Marseille will start the weekend five points behind Ligue 1 leaders Monaco and three points away from PSG who are second. They have the best away record in the league this term. Marseille won their first three matches at Brest, Toulouse and Lyon (with 11 goals recorded) before losing 1-0 to Strasbourg. 

The visitors’ most recent league match was in a 1-1 draw with Angers, a match where they opened the scoring. Mason Greenwood has been in good form for the team in away matches with four road league goals so far this campaign. 

MatchPlug Prediction For Montpellier VS Marseille 

Montpellier have started the season slowly and can’t stop giving up goals. They have already failed to stop 21 goals this year in the league and will now face Marseille who have 11 in four away matches. The guests have the best road record in Ligue 1 and have a good chance of securing a fourth victory. 

Final Prediction: Marseille Moneyline. 

soccer predictions today: houston vs los angeles

Soccer Predictions Today: Houston Dynamo VS Los Angeles Galaxy Sure Tips

Houston Dynamo will face Los Angeles Galaxy in a crucial matchup at the Shell Energy Stadium tonight. Both teams bring their A-game when they play and will want to win Houston VS Los Angeles.

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Predictions And Betting Preview For Houston Dynamo VS Los Angeles Galaxy 

  • Venue: Shell Energy Stadium.
  • When: Sunday, 20th October, 2024.
  • Time:   02:00.
  • Teams to play: Houston and Los Angeles. 
  • MLS Picks: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE.

Odds provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Houston Dynamo 

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.03

Houston Dynamo are in fifth position in the league table and have stepped up their game this year. The home side fell to a disastrous 3-0 loss courtesy of St. Louis in their last game and will need to redeem themselves this weekend.

The Dynamo have equaled their points tally from last term with 51 points so far and could hit a new club record for a single campaign by winning tonight.

Betting On Los Angeles Galaxy

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 3.025

Los Angeles Galaxy lead the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in remarkable form this campaign. They edged Austin FC to a slim 2-1 win last week and will be confident entering this match.

The Galaxy have been excellent this season and will want to end their regular season on a positive note. Dejan Joveljic and Gabriel Pec have been pivotal in the final third and will want to share the goal scoring for the team between themselves tonight.

MatchPlug Prediction For Houston Dynamo VS Los Angeles Galaxy 

Houston have punched above their weight again this season but will be up against a powerful club here. Los Angeles are the better club and should be able to win this match.

Final Prediction: Both teams to score.

soccer predictions today: dallas vs kansas

Soccer Predictions Today: FC Dallas VS Sporting Kansas City Sure Tips

FC Dallas will host Sporting Kansas City at the Toyota Stadium in Texas tonight, as they look to end their three-game winless run. Watch Dallas VS Kansas.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For FC Dallas VS Sporting Kansas City

  • Venue: Toyota Stadium.
  • When: Sunday, 19th October, 2024.
  • Time: 02:00.
  • Teams to play: Dallas and Kansas. 
  • MLS Picks: DRAW.

Odds presented by 1XBet.

Betting On FC Dallas 

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.764

It’s been a turbulent season for Dallas, who have been unstable. Once, they went a few matches undefeated, and another time, they went weeks without winning. After going four matches undefeated between July and August, the hosts won only once in their next seven. 

Now with only 38 points from 33 matches, FC Dallas have dropped to the 11th position of the Western Conference table. The hosts’ poor run also got Nico Estévez fired in June with Peter Luccin acting as interim manager. So far, he too has had problems managing the team.

Betting On Sporting Kansas City 

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 3.845

But, Dallas have fared much better than Sporting Kansas City, as the guests are in a far worse position. They are second from the bottom in MLS standings. Kansas have secured seven points less than the home side and won only eight matches all year. 

The last time Sporting won a top-flight fixture was a month ago, when they beat the Rapids 4-1, as they went amok in the second half. But since then. things have become bad for them, making that win seem like a false sense of security. 

MatchPlug Prediction For FC Dallas VS Sporting Kansas City 

This match is between two struggling clubs, dwelling in the lower bottom of the MLS table. With Dallas failing to win their last three matches, Kansas City entered the fixture on a three-match skid. Given the lack of quality from both sides, expect a draw.

Final Prediction: Draw. 

soccer predictions today: austin vs colorado

Soccer Predictions Today: Austin FC VS Colorado Rapids Sure Tips

Austin FC will host the Colorado Rapids at Q2 Stadium in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The visitors need to win Austin VS Colorado more than the home side do.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Austin FC VS Colorado Rapids 

  • Venue: Q2 Stadium.
  • When: Sunday, 20th October, 2024.
  • Time:  02:00.
  • Teams: Austin FC and Colorado Rapids. 
  • MLS Picks: 

Odds as provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Austin FC

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.068

Austin is 10th in the Western Conference table on 39 points, which causes a direct elimination from the playoff race. They have won 10 times in 33 games, drawing 9 and losing 14. In their last two clashes with the Rapids, Colorado came out as the winners, beating them by a 2-0 and 1-0 scoreline. 

The guests have played better than they did in the last season where they finished 25th in overall league standings. They are presently 19th ahead of the final matchday. But, this is not a good enough result, as they never came close to winning their first-ever title in the top flight.

Betting On Colorado Rapids

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 3.035

The Colorado Rapids are sixth in the Western Conference table on 50 points, which gets them into round 1 of the playoffs. But, that could change if they lose to Austin today, especially with the Vancouver Whitecaps capable of dethroning them depending on a goal difference.

Colorado are concluding one of their best seasons since winning a championship in 2010. Last year, they ended 28th overall and did not make the playoffs. They need a major win to secure their spot. Rapids have won only once at the Q2 Stadium, which was in August 2021.

MatchPlug Prediction For Austin FC VS Colorado Rapids 

Austin have nothing to lose in this game, but they will still put up a good fight that could help them next campaign. Colorado have a choice to decide their fate and have to do that today. But, if they lose, they will have to hope that the Whitecaps will lose. Rapids are the favourites to win this match. 

Final Prediction: Colorado Rapids Moneyline. 

football predictions today: juventus vs lazio

Football Predictions Today: Juventus VS Lazio

Juventus welcoming Lazio to Allianz Stadium will be the highlight of this weekend’s Serie A action. Don’t miss Juventus VS Lazio.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Juventus VS Lazio 

  • Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy.
  • When: Saturday, October 10th, 2024.
  • Time: 19:45.
  • Teams to play: Juventus VS Lazio.
  • Expert Picks: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE.

Odds provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Juventus

  • 1XBet Spread: 0
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.166

Two Calico giants will battle at Juve’s Allianz Stadium tonight. In the last five Serie A games, Juventus have recorded only seven points, one of the reasons why Lazio was able to catch up with them. In that same time, Lazio only scored three more points. 

In tonight’s match, Juve will be eager to maintain their undefeated start to the year so far. Although they have the best defence in the league, the home side have won the least games out of all the teams in top five. Last campaign Juventus and Lazio played four times with each side winning twice and this match should be more dangerous due to that. 

Betting On Lazio

  • 1XBet Spread: 0
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 4

Lazio started the year on a shaky foot, losing two of their starting five games. But manager Marco Baroni steadied his squad and they visited Allianz with four victories in a row in all contests to their name. Their most recent win was a redemption move to defeat Empoli 2-1 before the break. Their pursuit of a five straight victory will hit a roadblock with Juventus hosting.

The visitors have already defeated Turin, defeating Torino earlier, and will intend to record another three points tonight. However, the only problem here is that they rarely win this fixture against Juve. 

MatchPlug Prediction For Juventus VS Lazio 

Lazio are the third best scoring club in the league presently. They will be a challenge for Juventus who have the best defence in Serie A. In their last match, Juve lost for the first time this season. So, playing a Lazio side that has scored in all games across contests could spell more woes for the host. The prediction here is for both teams to share the spoils. 

Final Prediction: Both Teams To Score. 

Football Predictions Today: Brest VS Rennes Sure Tips

Brest VS Rennes features two teams with the same Ligue 1 goal; to leave the bottom half. They will play tonight, two points apart from each other. 

MatchPlug has the Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Brest VS Rennes. We are the Best Prediction Site where you can find reliable Ligue 1 previews.

Predictions and Betting Preview For Brest VS Rennes 

  • Venue: Stade Francis-Le Ble stadium.
  • When: Saturday, October 19th, 2024.
  • Time:  17:30.
  • Teams to play: Brest and Rennes. 
  • Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 3.2.

Odds provided by 1XBet.

Betting On Brest

  • 1XBet Spread: 0
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 1
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 3.2.

Brest will have a bit of an advantage here, as they are playing at home. After losing three of their opening four games, the hosts have hit the jackpot, winning four of their last five matches. In their last four home games, they secured consecutive victories and gave up only one. 

The home side must have been disappointed at the terrible timing of the international break, which came after they had just dealt Le Havre a 2-0 defeat. That was their third clean sheet in four games. 

Betting On Rennes 

  • 1XBet Spread: 0
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 1
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 3.41

This term Rennes have no European matches to attend and all their focus is on Ligue 1. With Brest juggling local matches and Champions League contests, the visitors will hope to exploit that. However, they are not doing well presently and should have regrouped during the break. Rennes had a tough time before the international break, playing Lens, PSG, and Monaco consecutively. 

The visitors won none of the three games. Losing 2-1 at home to Monaco was their fourth los in the seven Ligue 1 matches played so far this season. Last year, their lead in this same fixture was snapped when Brest secured four points across the two league matches. The most recent one saw them lose 5-4 at home. 

MatchPlug Prediction For Brest VS Rennes 

Brest will hope to maintain the form they had before the break, and thankfully, they are hosting. They enter this match after winning four of their last five games. At home, they are on a four-game winning streak and tonight they get the chance to go three undefeated against Rennes. The guests have poor form, and also struggle with away matches. 

Final Prediction: Brest Moneyline. 

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