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Inter Miami sign forward Leo Afonso

Inter Miami CF have signed forward Leo Afonso through the 2024 MLS season with options spanning 2025-27. Afonso was Miami’s second-round selection (No. 32 overall) in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft after starring at the University of Virginia. The Inter Miami academy product is a Brazilian but does not occupy an international roster slot. “Leo is a promising attacker that we have known for a long time, and he earned his spot on the first team through his performances with Inter Miami CF II, and in his two previous MLS appearances with the team while on short-term agreements,” chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said in a release.  “We’re proud of his progress since first joining our academy in 2019, and we’re excited to sign him to the first team as the next step in his journey with the club. We look forward to further fostering his development within our system.” Afonso is the early-season MLS NEXT Pro scoring leader, netting four times with Inter Miami II. That is after his Virginia career, which included 22g/8a in 59 matches. He was a three-time captain for the Cavaliers and First Team All-ACC honoree. “I’m excited to officially sign my first team contract and start an exciting new chapter in my career with this great club,” Afonso said. “I’ve dreamed of this moment since I started in 2019 and got a glimpse of this in our inaugural preseason. “I always knew I wanted to come back and now we’re making that dream a reality. I’m ready to give my all for Inter Miami on and off the field.” Related MLS News: LA Galaxy buy Colombian defender Emiro Garcés.

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LA Galaxy buy Colombian defender Emiro Garcés

The LA Galaxy have signed Colombian defender Emiro Garcés on loan from Liga Dimayor I side Deportivo Pereira. Garcés, who is on an international roster slot, will join through the 2024 MLS season with a purchase option. Since his pro debut with Pereira in 2021, the 22-year-old has one goal in 68 all-competition appearances. Remarkably, he made four appearances in the 2023 Copa Libertadores. “Emiro is a promising talent whom we are excited to have join the LA Galaxy,” general manager Will Kuntz said in a release. “He brings great experience for his age having been a part of Pereira’s first-ever Colombian league title-winning team, as well as starting matches in the 2023 Copa Libertadores competition. We look forward to having Emiro’s experience and competitiveness bolster our defensive unit. “ Garcés joins a center-back corps that features veterans Maya Yoshida and Martin Cáceres, including homegrown standout Jalen Neal. Both Cáceres and Neal are recovering from injuries, leaving Eriq Zavaleta to partner with Yoshida lately.

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Football Predictions Today: Liverpool VS Sheffield United Sure Tips

Premier League leaders Liverpool will want to boost their title hopes when they host Sheffield United at Anfield Thursday night for Liverpool VS Sheffield United. The hosts will want to defeat the guests for the second time this campaign after winning 2-0 at Bramall Lane four months ago. MatchPlug has Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Liverpool VS Sheffield United. We are the Best Prediction Site where you can find reliable EPL previews. Predictions and Betting Preview For Liverpool VS Sheffield United  Venue: Anfield. When: Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Time: 19:30. Teams to play: Liverpool and Sheffield United. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.091. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Liverpool 1XBet Spread: -2.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 4.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.091 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Over 4.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.09 Liverpool once again came from behind to clinch maximum points in a Premier League match as they defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at Anfield on Easter Sunday. Pep Guardiola believes his team are now ‘clear favourites’ to win the title, although it is still tight at the top and they could lose their spot if Arsenal and Manchester City win their encounters against Luton Town and Aston Villa respectively. The Reds who lost only one of their last 22 Premier League matches, will be confident of success on Thursday, as they are undefeated in their last 28 top-flight games at Anfield, winning 17 of them, while also winning each of their last six league meetings with Sheffield United by an aggregate score of 13-1. Betting On Sheffield United 1XBet Spread: +2.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 4.5 1XBet Moneyline: 30 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 4.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 29.00 Sheffield United seemed to be on track to get their fourth Premier League win of the season last weekend when they led 3-1 at home to Fulham, thanks to goals from Ben Brereton Diaz (2) and Oli McBurnie, with only four minutes of normal time left. Winning at Anfield has been difficult for Sheffield, as the team have lost 10 of their last 12 away English Premier League matches with Liverpool; the exceptions being a goalless stalemate back in March 1975 and a 2-1 victory in April 1994.  MatchPlug Prediction For Liverpool VS Sheffield United Sheffield has had a shooting bost in their last two games and will like their chances of finding the net against a leaky Liverpool backline that has maintained only one clean sheet in their last Premier League matches and have conceded the first goal in 13 top-flight matches so far this season. But, the Blades scoring early could cause a rampanit Merseyside attack in front of a charged Anfield crowd. Experts expect Liverpool to clinch an easy victory and enter the weekend at the summit. Final Prediction: Liverpool Moneyline.

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Football Predictions Today: Chelsea VS Man United Sure Tips

Two failing Premier League clubs under pressure and at risk of losing their respective European targets will clash on Thursday night, as Chelsea hosts Manchester United at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea VS Man United. Use MatchPlug to get the Football Prediction for today, picks, odds, and analysis for Chelsea VS Man United. We are a Winning Prediction Site to get Premier League previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Chelsea VS Man United Venue: Stamford Bridge. When: Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Time: 20:15. Teams to play: Chelsea and Man United. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.012. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Chelsea 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.012 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.00 Chelsea suffered another blow in their next season’s European football quest after drawing 2-2 at home to Burnley last weekend. Week defenses has been a major factor to Chelsea’s inconsistent campaign, with the club conceding two goals across their last five matches, while they failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 11 games across all contests, scoring 22 goals.  A run of five victories in seven Premier League home matches spells good for Chelsea entering this matchup, but their recent record against the Red Devils is poor, as they could not win any of their last 12 league contests. The last time they won was in November 2017 when Alvaro Morata delivered a 1-0 home victory for Chelsea to celebrate top-flight success over the Red Devils. Betting On Man United 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.49 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 3.25 Man United could not back up their seven-goal FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool before the international break with another win, as they were forced to play a 1-1 draw with Brenford in the Premier League last weekend. Consecutive league fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool are next for Manchester who have won only one of their last nine top-flight away against the Blues, losing four of their last six during this run. But, the Red Devils are undefeated in their last five league outings to Stamford Bridge and are playing to win three successive games against the Blues for the first time since September 1965. Winning on Thursday will help United complete their first league double over Chelsea since the 2019-20 campaign. MatchPlug Prediction For Chelsea VS Man United  While Man United has the psychological edge considering their recent record against Chelsea, there are few differences between these two under-performing and defensively weak clubs entering Thursday’s contest.  Neither squad can afford to drop too many more points entering the home straight.  However considering five of the last seven top-flight meetings between Chelsea and Man United have ended all square, the points could be split again. Final Prediction: Chelsea Moneyline.

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Football Predictions Today: Man City VS Aston Villa Sure Tips

Manchester City’s efforts to retain the Premier League title might not survive a loss tonight when fourth place Aston Villa visit for Man City VS Aston. MatchPlug has Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Man City VS Aston. We are a Hot Prediction Site to rely on for Premier League previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Man City VS Aston Villa  Venue: Etihad Stadium. When: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Time: 20:15 Teams to play: Manchester City and Aston Villa. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.308. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Man City 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.308 BetMGM Spread: –  BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.27 The defending champions are third in the table after witnessing a goalless draw by Arsenal on Easter Sunday. Remarkably, Manchester City remains undefeated since their last outing with Aston Villa which ended 1-0 to Unai Emery’s side in December thanks to a goal by Leon Bailey. In 14 matches between Emery and Pep Guardiola, that win is the only time the former Villareal coach has won against Guardiola. Betting On Aston Villa 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 10.6 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 10.00 All hopes of Aston Villa pulling off a title charge have faded but they are still worthy contenders for a spot in the Champions League and will draw to within two points of Manchester City with a victory. Ollie Watkins was removed at half-time of Villa’s victory over Wolves and Emery admitted his worry of the England striker’s hamstring injury. MatchPlug Prediction For Man City VS Aston Villa  Aston Villa is one of the most dangerous clubs in the division and have the capacity to break City’s defense. Not scoring a goal against Arsenal, gives Manchester City a sense of vulnerability.  Final Prediction: Man City Moneyline.

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Football Predictions Today: Arsenal VS Luton Sure Tips

Arsenal gets the chance to reassert themselves at the top of the Premier League tonight when Luton visits north London to compete in Arsenal VS Luton. You can get Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Arsenal VS Luton on MatchPlug. We are the Best Prediction site for previews and tips for all prominent Premier League matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Arsenal VS Luton Venue: Emirates Stadium. When: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Time: 19:30 Teams to play: Arsenal and Luton. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.132. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Arsenal 1XBet Spread: -2.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.132 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.12 Arsenal stole an important point away from Manchester City to stay above Pep Guardiola’s side, who will face Aston Villa in a kick-off later this evening. However, Liverpool moved ahead of the Gunners to clinch the league summit with only nine matches left.  There are few people who will expect Mikel Arterta’s men to mess up against Luton yet the fine lines of a title race, leave Arsenal no room for mistakes during kick-off. Betting On Luton 1XBet Spread: +2.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 22 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 19.50 Luton might be threatened by relegation, but they have managed to scare a few clubs so far this season, including Arsenal in an eary December meeting. But, they fell to the bottom three after failing to beat Tottenham at the weekend. The Hatters heavy injury problems extend worry over Tahith Chong, Alfie Doughty and Reece Burke at the weekend. Luton boss Rob Edwards says 13 players will be absent for this game with Arsenal, with at least four teenagers on the bench. MatchPlug Prediction For Arsenal VS Luton  Luton is capable of scaring Arsenal again, but it is difficult for them to hold out for a point. Final Prediction: Arsenal Moneyline.

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Matthaus backs Aston Villa boss Emery for Bayern Munich

Lothar Matthaus has tapped Unai Emery for Bayern Munich. Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern at the end of the season. Former Bayern captain Matthaus said: “Unai Emery is in fourth place with Aston Villa and is currently leaving teams like Tottenham and Chelsea behind. That speaks of his work. He has a lot of experience in the international sector, in Spain and England. He played attractive football at Arsenal, albeit unsuccessfully. But now at Aston Villa. He can coach big teams. “I already said it, at Bayern you have to be communicative and Mourinho was always a one-man show, he always put himself above the club. And I don’t think that will sit well with Bayern. “Zidane is a really big name, but he is no longer one of my favourites. He was world champion, European champion, world footballer, he achieved everything as a player and was also very successful as a coach at Real. His success would be good for Bayern. But you also have to look at the language. “English should be the minimum you should speak as a coach at Bayern.” Related News: Hamann speaks: Tuchel should leave Bayern Munich before Arsenal.

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Hamann speaks: Tuchel should leave Bayern Munich before Arsenal

Didi Hamann thinks Bayern Munich should ask Thomas Tuchel to leave the club early due to poor performances.  That is the opinion of the former Allianz Arena star, who was unimpressed with their 2-0 defeat by Borrussia Dortmund. Bayern now trails Bayer Leverkusen by 13 points in the race to win the Bundesliga. “As a club, you now have to make a decision about what is best for the club,” Didi Hamann told Sky90. “It’s not about Thomas Tuchel or Max Eberl, Harry Kane or Joshua Kimmich, it’s about Bayern Munich. “You are among the eight best teams in Europe and if Bayern play what they can, they have a very good chance of progressing against Arsenal. “This [Arsenal] is a good team, but still very inexperienced at this level. And in my opinion you now have to make a decision as to whether this is the best possible setup to progress against Arsenal. “For me, the management has to ask itself the question of whether it will now go into the final spurt of the league and the Champions League with Thomas Tuchel in the next few weeks.” Hamann said. Related Bundesliga News: Villa, Brighton chase Borussia Dortmund fullback Julian Ryerson.

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Villa, Brighton chase Borussia Dortmund fullback Julian Ryerson

Borussia Dortmund fullback Julian Ryerson is getting attention from the Premier League. According to Sky Deutschland, Ryerson could leave Dortmund for the Premier League this summer. Several English clubs like Aston Villa and Brighton have showed interest in him. Dortmund bought Ryerson for €5m  and he is among the lowest earning players in the team. Borrusia may offer him an extension with a substantial salary increase. But, they club might sell Julian if they get a good offer this summer. Related Bundesliga News: Jadon Sancho leaves fans in disbelief after Borussia Dortmund.

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Jadon Sancho leaves fans in disbelief after Borussia Dortmund

Jadon Sancho continue his rejuvenation at Borussia Dortmund with a strong performance against Bayern Munich. It was a monumental victory for Dortmund, who win their arch-rivals for the first time since 2019 in Der Klassiker and for the first time at the Allianz Arena in a decade. Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring in the first 10 minutes before Julian Ryerson doubled the lead late on. However, spectators were particulary stunned by what Sancho did. He played both flanks in a fluid performace, but he did better on the right, despite facing Alphonso Davies. While Davies is tricky, Jadon repeatedly bested him throughout the match. Jadon got him several times, even dribbling around him twice in one passage of play with Davies on the ground after failing to get the ball with a slide tackle Some fans were left shocked by the display and posted on X: One fan said: ‘Sancho is cooking Davies,’ with a crying laughing emoji. Another wrote: ‘Davies getting spun by Sancho makes me want to laugh. What happened to the guy?’ Another joked: ‘Jadon Sancho is sending Alphonso Davies back to the MLS’  While someone else added: ‘Davies getting spun by Sancho. IM ALIVE.’ ‘Jadon Sancho absolutely cooked Davies,’ another wrote and someone else said: ‘Sancho terrorised Davies today.’ After a geat start back in Germany with two assists in his first two matches, Sancho’s form dipped again and he struggled to contribute to his side. But, he seems to be turning things around recently and what he did to Bayern is just an example. Jadon delivered two goals in his last two outings before the international break and is becoming confident again. Related Bundesliga News: Villa, Brighton chase Borussia Dortmund fullback Julian Ryerson.

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