Valencia moved closer to a possible quarter-final tie with Real Madrid after a 2-0 first-leg win over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.
Substitute Roberto Soldado struck what could be a crucial second away goal four minutes into extra time after Dani Parejo curled a free kick past goalkeeper Asier Riesgo.
The 2008 winners will hold the upper hand in next Tuesday s second leg at the Mestalla with new coach Ernesto Valverde earning a second win from his second match in charge.
Despite guiding Valencia to the last 16 of the Champions League Mauricio Pellegrino was shown the door and the change appears to have had a positive effect so far.
Valencia started the better with Parejo delivering a great cross for Jonas with his shot drawing a smart low save …
Jurgen Klinsmann has revealed his delight at the return of Pep Guardiola to football with his former club Bayern Munich.
The ex-Barcelona boss made the decision to have 12 months away from the sport after leaving Camp Nou last summer and the USA national coach believes the timing of his arrival in the Bundesliga will be ideal timing.
I just think it s fantastic he s back in the game. I think it s a fascinating situation now for the club and the coach, Klinsmann told reporters.
For Pep it s a wonderful opportunity. It s a huge challenge for him to work with Bayern Munich. It was about time that he came back into the game because he s a very, very exceptional young coach out there. I just wish him all the very best there.
Klinsmann who was in charge at …
Javier Mascherano is intent on cementing Barcelona s standing as the best team in the world ahead their Club World Cup semi-final against Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
The UEFA Champions League winners are gunning for their third global crown in Japan – the location of their last success in 2011.
It s important for us and for the club the fact that we can go there and compete to be the best in the world and above all, obtain the prize, Mascherano told the club s official website.
Often FC Barcelona is talked about as a reference point in the world and now we have the chance to crown ourselves as such. We know it will not be easy, but we are excited about having the chance to do it.
Mascherano was part of the team that beat a Santos side featuri…
Everton manager Roberto Martinez claims Liverpool s significant recent outlay in the transfer market means the pressure is all on the visitors ahead of the first Merseyside derby of the season on Sunday.
Having received major fees for the sales of Luis Suarez to Barcelona and Raheem Sterling to Manchester City in the last two years, Brendan Rodgers has spent significant sums in an attempt to replace those prized assets.
Christian Benteke, Roberto Firmino, Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana all cost £20million or more apiece, with Liverpool s spending since the arrival of Rodgers from Swansea in 2012 estimated to be close to £300m.
And while Everton are at home and in better form than their local rivals, with three wins from their last four matches in all competit…
It was the year of Easy Rider, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Midnight Cowboy, Kes and The Italian Job; Abbey Road, Let It Bleed, Dusty In Memphis and Kick Out The Jams.
OK boomer.
Woodstock was a totemic cultural moment in 1969 but so too the first flight of the Boeing 747, the wedding and bed-in of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, the Stonewall riots and the first manned Moon landing, Neil Armstrong and all that jazz. And jazz. Miles Davis’ classic In A Silent Way split critics down the middle.
There was Monty Python s television debut but also the Manson Family murders and the ongoing Vietnam War. The US magazine Life revealed at least 12 million Americans had experimented with marijuana.
All very adult, magic meets toxic; spaceman versus off your …
Portuguese international Gelson Martins is attracting plenty of interest around the European continent and could be on the move this summer, according to reports from Portugal.
The talented Sporting CP starlet broke into the first team in 2015 and wasted no time in establishing himself as a key creative force for Jorge Jesus’ side.
The 23-year-old forward made 30 Primeira Liga appearances this season. He bagged 8 goals in the process and widely impressed with his flamboyance and versatility.
Primarily used on the right side of Sporting’s 4-2-3-1 system, the Portuguese international has a license to roam and will use his technical ability and creativity to supply ammunition for the forward line.
According to reports in Ojogo, Martins has already caugh…
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says Tyler Morton hasn t looked fazed in his displays for the first team and believes the teenager has a big future ahead of him .
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has handed Morton five starts across all competitions so far this season, as well as a further two substitute appearances for a combined total of 426 first-team minutes.
The 19-year-old played the full 90 minutes in Liverpool s Champions League victories over Porto and Milan, as well as the EFL Cup fourth-round win over Preston North End, and was handed his first Premier League start in the recent 2-2 draw at Tottenham.
And Henderson has been impressed with his fellow midfielder s performances and development since the start of the season, tipping Morton to go on to big things…
Jurgen Klopp insists he could not respect Diego Simeone more for his record with Atletico Madrid as he moved to put their handshake controversy firmly behind them.
Liverpool host Atleti in the Champions League on Wednesday two weeks on from their hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Spanish champions at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Klopp went to shake Simeone s hand at full-time of that contest, but the Argentine ran straight down the tunnel, prompting the Liverpool manager to wave to his back – something for which Klopp expressed regret soon afterwards.
Now he knows Simeone rarely engages in post-match formalities on the touchline, Klopp said he will have no problem should Simeone head straight for the dressing rooms after the game at Anfield.
Indeed, the Li…
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Turkey international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce.
The 25-year-old has signed an initial four-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year.
Bayindir is the second goalkeeper signed by the Red Devils this summer and will provide competition to fellow new arrival Andre Onana.
“It is a huge honour to join Manchester United and become the first Turkish player to represent this incredible club,” Bayindir said in the statement announcing his signing.
A proud moment.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
“I have a passion for success and I will give everything to help this special group of players to achieve our ambitions.
“I cannot wait to star…
In what is a stacked European schedule throughout Sunday, we are certainly treated to a host of heavyweight affairs from across the continent.
On an afternoon that is highlighted by Manchester United’s trip to Arsenal, we have found a pair of contests that can potentially offer a great return for your Sunday flutter.
16:30 Arsenal vs Manchester United
Eventually left frustrated at the Emirates last weekend as they had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate against Fulham, Arsenal will certainly be seeking an immediate response here. While the Gunners might have dropped their first Premier League points of the season last time out, Mikel Arteta’s young squad will be smelling the opportunity to make a heavyweight statement.
Opening the 2023/24 campaign with a…