With the return of Europe s elite just around the corner, we still have a stacked weekend of fixtures on our hands. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Sunday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Sunday July 24th
BST 01:30 Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles FC
Putting in an impressive display away at Nashville last weekend as they claimed a deserved 2-1 victory on the road, Los Angeles are enjoying quite the MLS run. Managing to hand five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale a debut last time out, the Blacks are tipped as a standout pick to claim this season s Western Conference title. Opening up Sunday s fixtures holding a one-point buffer over the chasing pack, Head Coach Steve Cherundolo has now seen his …
RB Leipzig s rapid rise to prominence in the Champions League has left them on the brink of a European final, with Paris Saint-Germain standing in the way.
Though star striker Timo Werner has departed for Chelsea, Julian Nagelsmann still has plenty of quality players at his disposal, and chief among them is Dayot Upamecano.
The centre-back, who has a brilliant turn of pace and plenty of power, has drawn interest from some of Europe s biggest clubs in recent seasons.
However, for the time being at least, Leipzig have fended off any approaches, with Upamecano having signed a new deal, which runs until 2023, in July.
With his immediate future settled, Upamecano has the chance to prove he truly is worth the hype as Leipzig take on PSG – spearheaded by two …
England striker Chloe Kelly expects the women’s game to continue growing in the country despite the Lionesses’ World Cup final heartbreak.
The Manchester City forward, match-winner in the Euro 2022 final, this time experienced the heartbreak of defeat as England were beaten by Spain in Sydney last month.
But the 25-year-old looks on the tournament as a whole as a positive experience that is only likely to generate further interest in the sport.
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She feels proof of that came on Thursday as City announced a new agreement with baby gear brand Joie to become the new naming right…
Raheem Sterling says England have shown what Gareth Southgate brings to them and insists it is not time to panic following their UEFA Nations League relegation.
The Three Lions were condemned to bottom spot in Group A3 after a 1-0 loss to Italy on Friday, marking their fifth consecutive match without a win, their worst competitive run since 1992.
With the World Cup in Qatar looming, expectations for another successful tournament run following a semi-final appearance at Russia 2018 and finishing runners-up at Euro 2020 look to have plummeted for Southgate s side.
Despite his achievements, form under the 52-year-old has come under increasing criticism, but, speaking ahead of Monday s dead rubber with Germany, Sterling has defended his efforts and says he remain…
Erling Haaland was withdrawn at half-time in Manchester City s Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund due to a fever and a knock to the foot.
City were held to a 0-0 draw at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday, with Haaland taken off at the break after an uncharacteristically quiet first half.
Pep Guardiola confirmed after the match that the Norway striker – and Joao Cancelo, who was also brought off at half-time – had been struggling before the game with a minor illness.
Haaland also received a blow to the foot, though Guardiola did not suggest his condition was of major concern, with the striker appearing jovial as he greeted his former Dortmund team-mates on the pitch at full-time.
Erling didn t feel good, he had a little fever before the game, Joa…
Borussia Dortmund are keen to overcome any teething pains by capitalising on their 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in their Bundesliga opener on Saturday.
Dortmund faced a tough battle to find their rhythm against Frankfurt in a cagey match that was nearing a scoreless draw until substitute Jamie Gittens introduction.
The 20-year-old broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, moments after Frankfurt s Fares Chaibi had missed a big chance.
The visitors came close to equalising late on, but Gittens scored his second goal after a quick counter-attack, earning coach Nuri Sahin his first three points in charge.
We had moments where we struggled, the momentum was on their side, especially after they almost made it 1-0. But we scored and that s what matters, Sa…
Nottingham Forest look set to turn to former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo as they move on from Steve Cooper.
Cooper was sacked on Tuesday after a run of just one win in 13 Premier League games, which has seen Forest plummet to just five points above the drop zone.
Forest have said an announcement on their next manager will be made in “due course”, but the PA news agency understands Nuno is the preferred candidate to take over at the City Ground and has met with club officials ahead of a possible appointment.
Nottingham Forest confirms the departure of head coach Steve Cooper.
Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Steve for his superb contribution to our football club and wish him well in his future endeavours.
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Xavi insisted it is not the time to talk about a potential reunion with Lionel Messi as Barcelona close in on the LaLiga title.
Having already secured the Supercopa de Espana, the club s first silverware since Messi s departure in 2021, Barcelona have a commanding 12-point lead in LaLiga and hold a 1-0 lead in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.
A potential treble remains on the cards for Xavi s side, but with Messi now in the final months of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain, the clamour to bring the Argentina World Cup winner back to Camp Nou is growing.
While Xavi is understandably keen to bring his former team-mate back to Barcelona, he is focused on upcoming matches and not potential transfer activity.
I think this is not the time to …
The Daily Star understands that Manchester United are lining up a £132m summer move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal international, who left Old Trafford in for the Bernabeu in 2009 has long been linked with a return to the Red Devils and this could be the summer it happens with the European Champions keen to shake up their squad.
Ronaldo played under Mourinho in the Spanish capital for three years where together they won the La Liga title in 2012 and the Copa Del Ray a season earlier.
In total the forward has racked up four hundred and twenty-nine appearances for Real, scoring four hundred and forty-three goals.
Whist at United he scored one hundred and eighteen goals and won three consecutive Premier League titles from 2007 to 2009, as well as…
Carlo Ancelotti has said he is pleased with the start Kylian Mbappe has made at Real Madrid, despite the fact he has not yet scored a league goal.
Mbappe joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in June and scored in their 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup but three weeks on, has yet to open his account in the league.
The 25-year-old has taken eight shots so far, five of which have been on target, missing some presentable chances, although his manager is not worried.
“(Mbappe) is playing very well even if he hasn’t scored yet. His influence creates danger,” said Ancelotti ahead of their clash with Real Betis this Sunday.
“For me (Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe) are teaming up well, the offensive work is being done very well. It hasn’t …