Bayern setback: Davies out longer with knee injury

Bayern Munich suffered a major setback as Alphonso Davies sustained a cruciate ligament rupture. The injury happened playing for Canada, ruling him out for at least six months. Dayot Upamecano also faces several weeks on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a knee issue. Davies will undergo surgery on Wednesday, while Bayern’s medical team will monitor Upamecano’s recovery. Both players will miss the club’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan. Sporting director Max Eberl acknowledged the blow, saying, “The absence of Alphonso and Dayot Upamecano weighs heavily on FC Bayern,” but expressed confidence that the squad can overcome the challenge.

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Man City overtake Liverpool in race for Rodrygo

Rodrygo’s father has reportedly held talks with Manchester City, according to Okdiario’s chief pundit Eduardo Inda on El Chiringuito. Rodrygo, who has been linked with Liverpool for some time, is now attracting interest from City, with Inda claiming the club is making a serious move for the Brazilian forward. “They tell me that the father of Rodrygo Goes,” Inda said. “The entourage denies it, but they tell me that he’s gone to talk. He saw people from Manchester City a few weeks ago, and they insisted that he go play with Pep Guardiola. “They offer him to play on the left flank, which is what the kid and the father want.” Inda added that Real Madrid cannot guarantee Rodrygo a place in his preferred position due to Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, whereas City are offering him that role along with a higher salary. Rodrygo remains under contract with Real Madrid until 2028.

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Real Madrid push to sign Alexander-Arnold on free transfer

Real Madrid are pushing to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer, according to The Athletic. With his contract expiring, Madrid are reportedly working on a pre-contract agreement after having a January approach rejected. Alexander-Arnold, 26, has made 349 appearances for Liverpool, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two League Cups. He is one of three key players, alongside Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, whose contracts expire this summer.

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England coach Tuchel calls for June schedule change

England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to reschedule the June international window, arguing that it prevents players from getting an extended break at the end of the season. “The June window is not ideal for anyone, especially the players,” Tuchel told British media on Tuesday. “It’s FIFA who can maybe align the calendar and find a gap where we put this window somewhere else to open the window for the better of the players.“I am not so concerned about the amount of games the players play. I am more concerned that they never have a real break of three to four weeks … That’s the problem.” England captain Harry Kane acknowledged concerns over player welfare but said the situation could be managed with support from clubs and coaches. “There are arguments from the club’s point of view to generate more money. And there’s also a player welfare point where there’s only so much you can do without more injuries,” Kane said. “I don’t think the players listened to that much. “I love playing football, so I’m never going to complain about playing football. If you manage it well, with your coaches and your clubs, there’s ways of getting more rest in certain moments.”

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Mateta cleared to return for Crystal Palace after horror injury

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to return against Fulham in the FA Cup after suffering a serious ear injury from a horror tackle by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts earlier this month. Roberts was sent off for the dangerous challenge and later handed a six-match ban by the FA. Mateta, now cleared to play, confirmed his return on Instagram with the caption: “It’s time.” To protect his injury, Mateta will wear a special mask to prevent further damage.

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Tottenham’s Djed Spence criticizes former boss Conte

Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has criticized former manager Antonio Conte, revealing that his confidence reached an all-time low under his leadership. “It wasn’t a nice feeling,” Spence told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. “Especially as I was coming to the club on a high, I was confident, I was buzzing, had just won promotion. “Then it was like running into a brick wall. It shattered my confidence a bit, obviously I’m young. It’s not nice to hear. “I knew it was rubbish at the time. It wasn’t a nice feeling. I was even going into the club like (puffs out cheeks) and, ‘What am I doing?’” “I feel like whatever I did, that man wasn’t happy about anything. “Even if you did the right things, you were like, ‘Did I do the right thing?’ because he’s not really a complimenting guy. “It gets to a point where you don’t really need validation from a coach. You just go, ‘Oh’. “I probably had one conversation with him.” Spence admits his belief needed building up once Conte had departed. “I think I’ve been a victim of being too humble,” he said. “Thinking things are just going to happen by not doing nothing and not saying nothing. But sometimes you have to express yourself. “In my first year at Tottenham, I feel I gave a bit too much respect to the players and the surroundings, because it’s Tottenham. I came from Forest, I’m going to the Premier League, a top-six club, and I thought, ‘Phew, this is big’. “I feel I gave them too much respect in regards I didn’t really believe in myself.” Spence added: “I’d say this season (that’s changed). I’ve got no time to waste now. I’ve got to go get it, it’s time.”

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Chelsea keen on permanent Sancho deal despite no option

Chelsea are reportedly open to signing Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United, despite a £5 million cancellation clause in the deal. Sancho joined Chelsea on loan in August with a £25 million purchase obligation. However, after a strong start, his form has dipped, raising speculation about the club’s next move. Manager Enzo Maresca remains pleased with Sancho’s progress since his fallout with Erik ten Hag at United. Meanwhile, Chelsea may still look to strengthen on the wing, having been linked with Alejandro Garnacho in January.

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Pochettino Spurs return unlikely amid compensation details

Mauricio Pochettino is unlikely to return to Tottenham soon due to the massive compensation required to release him from his role as USA head coach. The former Spurs boss, who left in 2019, remains a fan favorite but is focused on leading the United States into the 2026 World Cup. BBC Sport reports his release fee would be among the highest in football history. With Tottenham’s current manager Ange Postecoglou still in charge, bringing Pochettino back would come at a huge financial cost, making a reunion unlikely.

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Soccer Predictions Today: Inter Miami VS Philadelphia Union Sure Tips

Inter Miami will return to the MLS this weekend as they play first position club Philadelphia Union at home. Don’t miss out on Inter Miami VS Philadelphia.  MatchPlug presents the Soccer Predictions today for Watch Inter Miami VS Philadelphia, we are a Sure Prediction Site where you can get previews and picks for all MLS matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Inter Miami VS Philadelphia Union Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On Inter Miami Inter Miami will want to maintain their undefeated start to the season when they welcome Philadelphia to Florida. They joined this game on the back of victories in their five previous matches in all contests. Their only failure this season was a draw against New York City FC on opening day. Since then, Miami have scored 14 goals in six matches across MLS and the Concacaf Champions Cup.  Lionel Messi should also be present for this game which is a massive boost after he was absent for the Argentina national team camp. However, it is still unclear as to how Javier Mascherano will use him, if at all, given how meticulous the team has been in managing his minutes.  Betting On Philadelphia Union Despite losing to Nashville SC early this month, Philadelphia Union will want to extend their lead atop the Eastern Conference in what has been a hot start for them. Tai Baribo leads the whole league with six goals so far and is putting his name in the hat early for Golden Boot contender.  Philadelphia will get two massive boosts ahead of this game: the return of Baribo and Kai Wagner. Both players were away on international duty last week, but the Union managed to make a comeback with a victory over St. Louis City SC.  MatchPlug Prediction For Inter Miami VS Philadelphia Union There is a lot riding on whether or not Messi will start or be on the bench. If he is on the bench, Mascherano might want to use him as a substitute. If Miami gets another red card, he could hold off like he did against Charlotte early this month. Regardless, they’ll share the points with Philadelphia in this game.  Final Prediction: Draw.  

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Soccer Predictions Today: Atlanta United VS New York City Sure Tips

Atlanta United may snap their four-match winless run in the MLS when they host New York City FC on Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Read our preview on Atlanta VS New York.  You can find the Soccer Predictions for Atlanta VS New York on MatchPlug. We are a reliable Prediction Site for Major League Soccer predictions and previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Atlanta United VS New York City Odds presented by 1XBet. Betting On The Atlanta United Atlanta United started the season well with a 3-2 win over CF Montreal, although they struggle with staying consistent for 90 minutes straight. Against Cincinnati, they improved in a lot of areas, scoring twice for the first time since their opener, but they can’t finish matches strong. In their last two games, they lost despite scoring first in both events, forfeiting five points this term from winning positions.  On Sunday, Ronny Deila will play his former team for the first time, having led New York to their first and only MLS Cup to date in 2021. With just five points obtained from five league matches, United have four points less than they had at this stage of the last season, winning two more games in 2024. In the last campaign, they have won only two of their last seven home games in this contest and could lose successive home matches for the first time since May to June of last year.  Betting On New York City FC In a particularly difficult match, New York City FC were able to repel Columbus Crew throughout the 90 minutes. While they couldn’t score on target, Pascal Jansen will take strength in the fact that his team has a strong defense, posting their first clean sheet of the 2025 season. Similarly, he is still chasing his first road win in MLS, as New York is winless in its last four-regular season matches as the visitors since 2024.   New York City’s attacking strength has been weak on the road as they fail to score in three of their last four away matches. But, Jansen has recorded 8 points in five MLS encounters, five more than Nick Cushing, had at the same time a year ago. The team are undefeated in their last four trips to Atlanta, returning from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 in this same fixture last year.  MatchPlug Prediction For Atlanta United VS New York City  New York City didn’t break last week, but they may have a harder time subduing Latte Lath and Almiron who will possibly return for Atlanta United.  Final Prediction: Atlanta United Moneyline. 

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