Timo Werner quipped two goals might be too much after he was Chelsea s match-winner, but also missed a glorious chance, in the London derby at West Ham.
Werner had not found the back of the net in 14 games for club and country, but the Germany striker ended his drought to secure a 1-0 win that strengthens Chelsea s grip on fourth spot in the Premier League.
The former RB Leipzig star ended a flowing first-half move he was involved in, yet someone failed to hit the target from a few yards out when the ball fell nicely for him after the break.
Werner was relieved to get back on the scoresheet at London Stadium, but knows he ought to have taken his goal tally for the season to 12.
Despite his struggles, Werner has been directly involved in 20 goals for Ch…
Barcelona club legend Andres Iniesta says it is his wish to return to Camp Nou at some point after he hangs his boots up.
The central midfielder made 674 appearances in Blaugrana colours across all competitions over 16 years in the senior squad, scoring 57 times.
At 37 years old, the Spain great is still playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan, having joined from Barcelona in 2018, and has won an Emperor s Cup and a Japanese Super Cup since.
His contract with the J1 League club runs until January 2024, after which the veteran may decide to retire from playing and potentially return to Catalonia.
Yes, [returning to Barcelona] is something I wish, Iniesta told the BBC. I would like it to happen because more than anything it is the club I spent so many years in.
While Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Porto have already secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages, some big names are in danger of a shock elimination.
After making history by leading Real Madrid to three straight Champions League titles during his first stint as head coach, Zinedine Zidane is on the verge of another first that could well place his future at the club in serious jeopardy.
Inter are also fighting for their future in the competition, as are Atletico Madrid and semi-finalists from the past two campaigns Ajax and Atalanta.
Ahead of what is sure to be a thrilling finale to the group stage, we take a look at the best stats courtesy of Opta.
9 Real Madrid have conceded nine goals in five Champions League group sta…
Artem Dovbyk netted a last-gasp winner as Ukraine booked their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 with a thrilling 2-1 extra-time victory over Sweden at Hampden Park.
Ukraine broke the deadlock when a passing move just before the half hour found Oleksandr Zinchenko at the back post and his rasping half-volley was too strong for Robin Olsen.
Sweden equalised on the stroke of half-time through Emil Forsberg s deflected effort from distance and the striker twice hit the woodwork after the break.
Marcus Danielson was sent off in extra time and Ukraine made the extra man count when Zinchenko s cross was headed in from close range by substitute Dovbyk to set up a last-eight tie with England.
121 Timed at 120:37, Artem Dovbyk has scored the second-l…
Harry Kane scored the 250th club goal of his career to equalise for Tottenham in their Premier League game at Leicester City on Wednesday.
Kane had a shot cleared off the line by Luke Thomas and headed against the crossbar before Patson Daka put the Foxes in front against the run of play.
England captain Kane was not to be denied his landmark goal seven minutes before half-time, taking a pass from Harry Winks and beating Caglar Soyuncu before tucking a left-foot shot in off the post.
His 250th goal came 10 years and 362 days after his first in club football for Leyton Orient, while this was the 15th past Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel at club level.
Kane has scored more goals against Leicester, where he spent a loan spell in 2013, in all competiti…
Inter Milan are interested in signing Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco in the summer transfer window, according to . Isco is out of contract at Madrid at the end of the season, and with no new deal in place at the moment, the Spain international will become a free agent in a few months’ time.
Italian giants Inter are reportedly among the clubs keen on securing the services of the 29-year-old on a free transfer in the summer of 2022. The defending Italian champions have been eyeing the Spaniard for a few years now, but they have not been able to sign the attacking midfielder.
Isco has been on the books of Madrid since 2013 and has won the La Liga title twice and the Champions League on four occasions with Los Blancos so far in his career. However, the Spaniard has…
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With a spot in the final of this season s Copa del Rey hanging in the balance on Tuesday night, Real Sociedad will make the trip to Mallorca.
Mallorca
Starting with the hosts, although Mallorca might have shocked many across Spain’s elite last season as they secured a top-half finish, the Pirates have struggled to find any kind of stability this time around. Last seen putting in a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, Javier Aguirre’s side are looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. Holding just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, the Palma-based outfit have the feel of a squad seeking a welcomed boost. Including a 1-0 defeat at home against R…
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick admitted Riley McGree’s stunning winner was good enough to win any game and was the “wow” moment from their 1-0 win at St. Andrew’s.
McGree’s 17th-minute goal was his sixth of the season and first since September, giving Boro their third straight win.
The Teessiders are up to ninth and five points off the final play-off position.
“I don’t think you expect that but it was a pure strike from Riley,” said Carrick.
“He’s capable of those moments and he’s had one or two of those ‘wow’ moments with goals he’s scored like that.
“It was a hell of a strike and fitting to win any game. He’s capable of that and, like some of the boys, capable of even better.
“I thought there were…
Interim boss John O’Shea will send the Republic of Ireland into friendly battle with Belgium on Saturday after being placed in temporary charge of the team he represented with such distinction.
The former Ireland defender has stepped into the shoes vacated by Stephen Kenny in November for the clash with FIFA’s fourth-ranked team and Switzerland’s visit to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the talking points surrounding the clash with the Belgians.
Who’s the boss?
Kenny’s departure in the wake of a desperately disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign left the Football Association of Ireland with a void to fill and, four months on, it remains unfilled. The FAI has promised an announcement in early A…
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Premier League club Tottenham are looking for a new central defender, and that Bundesliga outfit Bayer are willing to sell Hincapie for close to €40 million.
Hincapie has been on the books of Bayer since 2021 and is one of the best young defenders in the Bundesliga. The 22-year-old Ecuador international centre-back has made 14 starts and seven substitute appearances in the league this season. He has scored one goal and given one assist in those games.
Tottenham are fourth in the Premier League table at the moment with 60 points from 31 matches, level on points with Aston Villa, who are fifth and have played only 32 …