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Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva were the two standout stars for Manchester City in their 3 – 0 first leg defeat of Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter final clash on Tuesday.

Man City 3-0 Bayern Munich: Haaland and Bernardo Silva shine against Guardiola’s former team - FootballMeta.co.uk Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva were the two standout stars for Manchester City in their 3 - 0 first leg defeat of Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter final clash on Tuesday. Bayern have been unable to get past the hurdle of Manchester City anytime they visit the....

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Former Manchester United captain and centre back Rio Ferdinand has stated that Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is not a better defender than his former centre back partner, Nemanja Vidic.

Rio Ferdinand: Virgil Van Dijk is not a better defender than Nemanja Vidic - FootballMeta.co.uk Former Manchester United captain and centre back Rio Ferdinand has stated that Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is not a better defender than his former centre back partner, Nemanja Vidic. Ferdinand and Vidic formed a formidable partnership at the back for Manchester United between 2006 and 2014,....

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It was not the perfect start for Frank Lampard on his second coming as Chelsea manager, having started his interim-run on a poor note.

Lampard names key area Chelsea must improve after Wolves defeat - FootballMeta.co.uk It was not the perfect start for Frank Lampard on his second coming as Chelsea manager, having started his interim-run on a poor note. The Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Molineux stadium on Saturday, courtesy of a stunning strike by Matheus Nunes. The result condemned the Blues to yet anot...

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Vincent Kompany is set to manage a Premier League team a few years after his retirement as one of the best defenders to play in the league following Burnley’s promotion to the English top flight.

Burnley seal promotion back to Premier League with Vincent Kompany as manager - FootballMeta.co.uk Vincent Kompany is set to manage a Premier League team a few years after his retirement as one of the best defenders to play in the league following Burnley's promotion to the English top flight. The Clarets achieved this feat with seven games to spare and Vincent Kompany's groundbreaking managerial...

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Lionel Messi’s Argentina are now the FIFA number one team for the first time in six years following the completion of the March international break.

Argentina become top ranked men’s team for first time in six years - FootballMeta.co.uk Lionel Messi's Argentina are now the FIFA number one team for the first time in six years following the completion of the March international break. The last time they were in this position was in March 2017. Since then, they have fallen to as low as 12th on the rankings. Their highest position unti...

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Frank Lampard has completed a return to the Stamford Bridge dugout as manager two years after his first tenure ended on unsavoury terms.

Frank Lampard returns as Chelsea manager following Graham Potter sacking - FootballMeta.co.uk Frank Lampard has completed a return to the Stamford Bridge dugout as manager two years after his first tenure ended on unsavoury terms. The 44-year-old is also making a return to management after he was sacked from Everton in January, just under a year of his taking up the role. It was first report...

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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s recent weight gain from lifting sessions in the gym could be a reason for his struggles on the pitch.
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Pundits claim one key factor might have affected Trent-Alexander Arnold’s form - FootballMeta.co.uk Trent Alexander-Arnold’s recent weight gain from lifting sessions in the gym could be a reason for his struggles on the pitch. This is the opinion of talkSPORT pundits Danny Murphy and Darren Bent, who claim the Liverpool star has bulked up too much. Alexander-Arnold burst onto the scene at Liverp...

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Jurgen Klopp believes he is immune to the wave of dismissal blowing across the Premier League after Graham Potter became the 12th manager to be sacked.

Klopp unfazed by wave of dismissal in the Premier League; counts on past achievements to speak for him - FootballMeta.co.uk Jurgen Klopp believes he is immune to the wave of dismissal blowing across the Premier League after Graham Potter became the 12th manager to be sacked. The Englishman joins Brendan Rodgers, Patrick Vieira, Steven Gerrard, Jesse Marsch, Ralph Hasenhuttl and a host of others to be relieved of their jo...

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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has stated that his contract standoff with the club does not take away from his affection for the club.

De Gea professes love for Manchester United despite contract dispute - FootballMeta.co.uk Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has stated that his contract standoff with the club does not take away from his affection for the club. The Spaniard is the club's longest serving player, having joined in 2011 while Sir Alex Ferguson was still the manager. He has gone on to break every goal...

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FIFA have increased the compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup by nearly 70%, meaning clubs will now receive between $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments...

FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups - FootballMeta.co.uk FIFA have increased the compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men's World Cup by nearly 70%, meaning clubs will now receive between $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the European Club Association (ECA) and the global football governing body said on Monday. The Club Be...

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Modric, 37, will be out of a contract at the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer after the one-year extension he signed in the summer of 2022 runs out. Read more...

Modric rejects Saudi move once again as fresh transfer rumours spread - FootballMeta.co.uk Luka Modric has, once again, vehemently retorted against the suggestion that he could move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. Modric, 37, will be out of a contract at the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer after the one-year extension he signed in the summer of 2022 runs out. Interested clubs are already p...

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Cristiano Ronaldo has added another feather to his hat of history by becoming the most capped player in men’s international football. Read more...

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as most capped player in international men’s football with 197th appearance for Portugal - FootballMeta.co.uk Cristiano Ronaldo has added another feather to his hat of history by becoming the most capped player in men's international football. The 38-year-old started Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein and scored twice to also extend his lead at the top of the international goal-scorin...