WORLD CUP PREDICTION MATCH DAY 2

MATCH DAY PREDICTION 

MOROCCO V/S IRAN

MOROCCO WILL WIN

GROUP B

PORTUGAL VS SPAIN

PORTUGAL WILL WIN

19 goals in last 9 matches for Cris. including club and country

Last night Portugal faced Egypt in International friendlies where two of the top scorers faced each other, Mohamed Salah who have scored 36 goals in this season and is currently top scorer and best player in the England followed by Cristiano Ronaldo who has a bad performance in the start of the season but have shown impressive game of play and have scored 81 goals from Portugal and became the 3rd top scorer in the history of international goal scorer. The match was going equally on both teams side and Portugal tried to hold Egypt till 55th minute of the game until Salah scored the opener for the Egypt and made it 0-1. Portugal tried there chances and keep on attacking, but was failed to put the ball into the netting. after 90th minutes the game went into extra time the Portugal captain equalized for them with an header right after that with in two minutes Ronaldo netted the ball inside the goal with yet another header and seal the victory for this national team. and scored 2 goals in last 2 minutes of the game, again the savior at his best. He is closest to Ferenc Puskas with a margin of 3 goals to equal his international goal scoring record and can take over him in this world cup it self and can became the second top goal scorer behind Ali Daei of Iran who have scored 109 goals. all eyes will be on him as Portugal will face Netherlands in their next game.

PSG to face Real Madrid without Neymar

After the defeat in first-leg of Uefa Champions League PSG's defender Dani Alves said that Paris St-Germain are capable of beating Real Madrid's strongest side even without Injured Neymar. Brazilian forward is out for the rest of the season after having surgery on a broken bone in his foot. Real Madrid beat PSG 3-1 in the first-leg at their home in which Ronaldo contributed two goals from Real side to make it 3-1. "Either we sit down and cry, or we get up and do what we have to do, With Neymar, PSG are stronger, and without Neymar we are still strong because there are other players." said Dani Alves. It will be a great night as Real will be facing PSG at Parc des Princes stadium in their second-leg of round of 16. Karim Benzema could make his 100th Champions League appearance as Real Madrid continue their run to have their third successive title.

Chelsea go for the fourth round of FA Cup after beating Hull City

Conte's blue took over Hull City easily with the help of Willian's double and Olivier Giroud contributed in the 4-0 victory over Hull City in the fifth round of FA Cup. Willian have performed great all throughout the campaign, and he opened the scoring from outside the box. Pedro gave the second goal from blue's from Cesc Fabregas's halfway line pass, another scored by Willian from 25 yards after playing a one-two with Giroud. The final goal of the half-time and of the game contributed by the Ex- Arsenal player Giroud with a smart finish from close range. Nigel Adkins: "They were very good in the first half. We gifted them some positions but we knew it was going to be a tough ask." Chelsea next competition will be against Barcelona in the round of 16 of Uefa Champions League.

Hull City boss want to win over Chelsea

Chelsea to face Hull City in their fifth round of FA Cup without having their important players like David Luiz, Ross Barkley and Tiemoue Bakayoko. IN coming time Blues will be facing a tough matches as they will be facing Barcelona, Manchester United and Man City on to which manager Conte said: "We have in front of us two weeks thats are very tough, It's right to have a programme, to have a plan, to face these two tough weeks in the right way. At the same time, as you know very well, we want to try to go through to the next round in the FA Cup." Blue are fourth in the PL and have to perform better to stay in top four for next season of Uefa Champions League.

Sadio Mane scored hat-trick as Liverpool beat FC Porto

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane stun the host after scoring a hat-trick in first-leg of Uefa Champions League round of 16 as they made their first Champions League knockout game for nine years with an emphatic victory over Porto after beating them by 0-5 at their home. Mane opened the scoring for the night from Liverpool followed by Mo Salah scored a wonderful goal beating defenders and the keeper and made it 0-2 in the first half of the game, In second-half Mane scored again at 53rd minute of the game , before Roberto Firmino scored his 21st of the season and 7th of uefa, with help of Milner's cross. Mane got his third and last for hat-trick with a driven strike at 85th minute to become the first player for Liverpool to score a hat-trick away from home in Europe since Michael Owen in 2002. Jurgen Klopp: "It was a very good performance. Exactly as good as necessary. We owe our supporters at Anfield a 100% performance and thats what we want to deliver. That's all."

Ronaldo only member in 100 club, as Real beat PSG 3-1 in first leg

Yet another landmark achieved by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and he became the first player to scored 100 goals in Champions League from single club, Ronaldo achieved this landmark last night when Real Madrid beat Paris St-Germain 3-1 in their first leg of Uefa round of 16 at their home. Ronaldo have scored 101 goals in which he have scored 13 with head, 71 with right foot, 17 with left foot (86 inside the box, 15 outside the box). Portuguese have scored 21 goals in his last 12 Champions League games and 11 in seven this season. It is more Uefa 'Ronaldo' league, he is only player to scored 10+ goals in six different Champions League seasons, most goals in single season which is 17 goals in 2013-14. First player to score in all group stage games within a single Champions League season (9goals in 2017-18) and still some people think he is decline. Last night the game started in Real Madrid's favor when they were dominating the game but it was PSG player Adrien Rabiot who opened the scoring at 33rd minute of the game and put PSG a head of Real, but before half-time Ronaldo equalize from the penalty spot for real to make it 1-1, before Marco Asensio gave an inside ball to assist and on to which Ronaldo tap-in the ball inside the net to put Real ahead in game, with in 3 minutes Brazilian left-back Marcelo added a goal in Real's victory on Asensio's cross. Sergio Ramos: "This is a very important victory, these Champions League games are nights you always want to remember and we showed exactly how you need to play. We showed lots of personality and proved that despite all the speculation about us, you can never presume Madrid are dead."

Real Madrid vs PSG the night is here

The night is here, the two time champions Real Madrid will be facing their tough competitor PSG in the Uefa round of 16 tonight, as last season Real Madrid became the first team to win the competition back to back in their last two seasons. When we talk about this season Real are out of Copa del Ray and are third in the La Liga, they only left with Champions League to win. In last game of Real they best Real Sociedad 5-2 in which Ronaldo scored a perfect hat-trick. PSG are looking tough and have performed great in their past Uefa games beating Bayern 3-0 and PSG have the second most expensive squad behind Manchester City with most expensive player Neymar worth £200m. It will be great match to watch when who of the best teams facing each other in the Uefa, people was expecting this match to take place in semi-final or final of Uefa but unfortunately they have to see them in round of 16. Zinedine Zidane: "There will always be pressure here, it's something habitual, but I'm going to keep enjoying myself. Right now I'm not thinking about my future. We are talking about two great players, but tonight is a Real Madrid - PSG, not Neymar against Cristiano." Prediction of the match Real Madrid 4-2 PSG

Spurs draw against Juventus in their round of 16

A brilliant comeback by Tottenham to draw against Juventus after 2-0 down in the first 10 minutes. Pochettino's side were 2-0 down with in the first 10 minutes of the game, when Gonzalo Higuain started the scoring with a sumptuous volley followed by a penalty which was awarded by Ben Davie's on 9th minute of the game. In the 35th minute of the game Tottenham striker Harry Kane opened the scoring  after rounding Gianluigi Buffon following Deli Alli's pass, right after that Higuain had a chance to make it 3-1 from penalty spot which he missed. In second half of the game spurs had an upper hand over Italian champions, the turning point of the game was when Christian Eriksen scored the second for spurs from low free-kick and equal the scoring. Mauricio Pochettino: "We are more mature. The team is growing and have stepped up in this aspect. I think the team was amazing in the way they reacted."

FC Basel will face Manchester City for the first time

When Manchester City will be facing FC Basel in their round of 16 in Uefa, Leroy Sane can surprise viewers after being ruled out for six weeks with an ankle ligament in FA Cut win over Cardiff on January. Manage Pep Guardiola said: "He's not in perfect condition but he is with us. The physios did a good job. He wants to help us. I'm surprised he had worked a lot, but I didn't expect with a young guy how professional he was." But defender Benjamin Mendy and striker Gabriel Jesus are both out with knee injuries. Kompany: "If there is a year, a time, a moment when the club is ready to feel at home in the competition then it's now. I'm not going to say it's a matter of time because some clubs never win it. Eventually we'll get there. I'm sure of it." Basel will check on the fitness of defender Eder Balanta and midfielder Luca Zuffi but Germano Vailati who is Basel goalkeeper is out. It will be the first meeting between these two clubs, Manchester City have won only one of their six away games in the Champions League knockout stages. Prediction of the match FC Basel 1-3 Manchester City.

Juventus will be facing unstoppable Tottenham in round of 16

First match of the Champions league's round of 16 of 2017-18 will be in between Juventus and Tottenham at Allianz Stadium. Juve will be without their Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Andrea Barzagli and Blaise Matuidi. On other hand Spurs will be in the match without their defender Alderweireld, who is out of contract in the summer and facing hamstring injury have not played match for Spurs in PL since 28th October. Mauricio Pochettino: "He had a massive injury and from day one we designed a plan to provide him with the best tools to recover as soon as possible and to be stronger than before. He has started to work with the team and it's our judgment that he needs to build his fitness." Spurs have amazed everyone with their performance in the group stage after coming on top of Group H which included Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. and Juve have finished second in their group behind Barcelona in Group D. Massimiliano Allegri: "We know their strengths and we know that we will have to suffer for some parts of the game because Spurs have four players with great quality in attack. Prediction of the match Juve 1-2 Spurs.

Newcastle stuns everyone after defeating Manchester United

Yesterday was shocking for Manchester United fan's as Red Devils faced a defeat against Newcastle. It was first win for them in Premier League home game for the first time since October over United. Matt Ritchie scored the only goal of the game in the second half, after that United missed a straight chance to make it level to Newcastle. Jose Mourinho: "My verdict is we could've been here for 10 hours and not scored a goal. Newcastle played with their lives and defended with their lives. Rafael Benitez: "We worked as hard as other games, but against a team like Manchester United every ball is important, they can punish you, so you work like them. Amazing effort.

Salah second scoring away goals in a season behind Luis Suarez from Liverpool

Goal after goal for Mohamed Salah in this calendar year, Roberto Firmino scored the first goal for Liverpool against their opponent Southampton in 6th minute of the game, it was 20th goal for the Brazilian forward of the season. Loris saved reds two times from Southampton's attack at goal, before Salah scored the second for Liverpool to secure the win. Now Mo Salah have scored 29 goals in his 36 appearances of the season. Pellegrino: "The second half wad really and. The people see our reaction on the pitch and the players feel the reaction. The anxiety in my players was really high. We understand the emotions of the fans but we have to keep going."
Mohamed Salah: "I said in beginning, I always try to help the team. When you score of course you help the them. So I'm not surprise, but we need to forget about the past and keep looking forward. We have more league games and the Champions League."

Prediction for todays PL matches

Prediction for today's PL matches

Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Manchester United will win by 1-2

Southampton vs Liverpool

Liverpool will win by 0-3

Perfect hat-trick for Ronaldo as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad

Cristiano Ronaldo is back with his goal scoring performance as he scored a perfect hat-trick and thrashed Real Sociedad in their La Liga match on Saturday night which was warm up for their upcoming Champions League tie with Paris St-Germain. In the opening minute of the game Ronaldo set up an goal for Lucas Vazquez to head it into the goal and open the scoring for the night, Ronaldo opened his account from Marcelo's cross at 27th minute of the game. Toni Kroos added the third for Real before Ronaldo headed in Luka Modric's corner. Before half time Real made it 4-0, Bautista from Sociedad bring back a goal at 74th minute before Ronaldo scored his third from close range to complete his perfect hat-trick and have scored 11 La Liga goal this season instead of his worst start to the season before Asier Illarramendi's volleyed consolation for Sociedad. Real are now third in the table behind Barcelona and Atl. Madrid.

Prediction for todays PL matches

Prediction for today's PL matches

 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal 

Arsenal will win

Everton vs Crystal Palace

Everton will win

Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Stoke City will win

Swansea City vs Burnley

Swansea will win

West Ham United vs Watford

West Ham United will win

Manchester City vs Leicester City 

Manchester City will win

Egypt's modest icon and Liverpool's rising superstar: Mohamed Salah

Star of the season for Liverpool Mohamed Salah who had already placed himself in the Liverpool's record books with his performance, speed, and crazy finish. He was bot from by manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer signing of £34.3m from Roma.When he scored the first goal on Sunday night, he became the fastest Liverpool player to reach 20 PL goals which he accomplished in his 25 games for reds. Since he have arrived at Anfield has showed grit and determination to become a superstar. Salah is a national hero in Egypt and he is "Down to earth and Quite" Egypt's modest icon. His two goals, including a late penalty, over Congo in Alexandria last October secured his country a place in the World Cup for the first time since 1990. After Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool and joined Barcelona in a £142m deal, Liverpool was left with a void which was to be filled and Mo Salah stepped in to fill it for reds.

Zlatan return back with Manchester United after injury

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has been injured for long time reported for duty on Friday with his Manchester United future still up in the air. LA Galaxy are in talks with United to take Swede off Old Trafford but for now the business as usual for Ibrahimovic as he works his way back from injury. Zlatan haven't played since he suffered from a knee injury on Boxing day and Jose Mourinho confirmed he will be fit and will be playing against Newcastle on Sunday. Despite his injury United to re-sign the 36-year old for another season.

Antonio Conte's worrying about Alvaro Morata's injury for Uefa tie against Barcelona

Chelsea man Alvaro Morata was was injured before, the injury has become a major concern for manager Antonio Conte. As Chelsea will be facing Spain's Barcelona in their next Uefa competition and Conte makes worrying revelation over back issue. Antonio Conte: "Players like Morata we are missing for a long period. He has this problem and we have struggled a lot to find the solution to solve the pain in his back. If you ask me he needs one month, one day, two months or the rest of the season, I don't know." He further added about the new joining Giroud who has been signed from Arsenal to Chelsea: "Giroud is training with us and is in contention." The Uefa tie is not easy for blues as Barcelona is in great form this whole season in La Liga as they are on the top of the table as well as Uefa and their recent victory over Valencia.

Evra feels "lucky" after joining West Ham

The Frenchman, and former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra feels "lucky" after signing for West Ham until June. He was without a club since leaving Marseille by mutual consent in November after kicking a fan before a Europa League match and he was banned from Uefa competition for the rest of the season but can play in the PL for the Hammers. Patrice Evra: "It's amazing to be back and I am thankful to West Ham for giving me the opportunity to do my job. When you have to make a deal and money is not the issue, the deal could be done in five minutes. It was the fastest thing I have done in my life." Evra has played 379 games for United between 2006-14 and won nine major trophies, including five PL titles and the Champions League in 2008.

Spurs into the fifth round of FA Cup

 

Spurs back in business after they put a comfortable 2-0 victory against Newport Country at Wembley and made their place into the fifth round of FA Cup. The scored of first leg was 1-1 for both sides as Harry Kane rescue Spurs scoring a late goal. First goal came form Newport's Dan Butler when Moussa Sissoko crossed the ball inside which was diverted in off by Dan. second goal of the came was a fine finish from Erik Lamela and gave the game safely in Spurs hand. Mauricio Pochettino: "Of course we are happy because we are in the next stage and that is the most important thing. In the FA Cup we understand after a few years it is a magic competition and anything can happen."

Swansea City demolished Notts County by 8-1

In fifth round of FA Cup Swansea City faced Notts County and they ruthlessly destroyed Notts Country by 8-1 to the fifth round of the FA Cup in epic fashion. Tammy Abraham opened the scoring of the match, first goal since October. Nathan Dyer to double the lead 90 second after Tammy through ball for his. Dyer added another and the scored for first half was 4-1. Swansea did stopped there in second half they continued dominating the game and scored four more goals to make it 8-1 in the end of the game. Kevin Nolan: "I don't think they deserved to be 8-1, but it is one of those games where their finishing was Premier League standard. If you give them opportunities they are going to punish us - of 14 shots on target and eight have gone in." Carlos Carvalhal: "I am very proud of the players as they accepted the challenge. They made Notts County look like they are not a good team, but they are a good team. The way we played made the difference. The attitude was fantastic."

Hat-trick from Di Maria put PSG in French Cup quater-finals

PSG reached the French Cup quater-finals after beating Ligue 2 Sochaux. Star of the match was Angel di Maria who scored a hat-trick, last hat-trick Maria scored was back in 2010 from Benfica against Leixoes. Maria scored his first goal of the night with his header in a Mbappe cross in the first minute, they considered a goal back by Florian Martin who scored a half-volley to equalise the score. Edinson Cavani slid in for the second goal for PSG, Di Maria added a third from 12 yards and got his hat-trick by bundling in after Cavani's shot was parried. Kevin Trapp was sent off in the last minute of the game, Dani Alves going in goal for the final seconds for PSG.

Watford made "unforgettable night" after scoring late 3 goals in last 10 minutes against Chelsea

It was the worst night for the blue's as they played an hour with 10 men after Tiemoue Bakayoko's red card which he recived at 30th minute of the game which made Watford more in to attack and gifted them four chances. The goals started coming from Watford side after Gerard Deulofeu went down easily under keeper Thibaut Courtois' challenge and Troy Deenney scored the penalty. Latest signing from Arsenal, Olivier Giroud made his debut in the second half of the game, at 82nd minute for the game Eden Hazard curled home brilliantly from 25 yards and equal the score at 1-1, Just after that two minutes later, Darly janmaat scored a fantastic goal of his own fro  his weaker left foot. Deulofeu added another for Watford when he ran from halfway before his shot was deflected home by Gary Cahill. The final goal of the game was scored by Pereyra from Abdoulaye Doucoure's through ball. Marco silva: "It was a great victory and a great match. I am very proud of my players today. We played a good match, pressed high. The match changed after the sending off but I think we played very well. Chelsea are very big club, a big team."

Kane helped Spurs to draw against Liverpool

Liverpool was leading the game by 2-1 at Anfield before the referee Jon Moss pointed to the spot after Virgil van Dijk collided with Erik Lamela in last seconds of the game. Which allowed Kane, who had missed an earlier penalty, to score his 100th PL goal and level it with the host 2-2 on score-sheet. Mo Salah opened the scoring in the third-minute of the game with a goal, in the last minutes of the game Spurs substitute Victor Wanyama smashed the ball into the top corner for 25 yards to equal the scoring. IN final minutes of the game Karius saved Kane's penalty after he brought down the striker, which helped Salah to weaves his way into the area before lifting a finish over Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris at the start of five minutes of stoppage time. But Moss awarded Kane a second opportunity from the spot, which he converted into goal placing the ball into the bottom-right corner and made it 2-2 as Liverpool remain third in the table, two points ahead of Spurs.

Liverpool face Tottenham at Anfield

It is Liverpool facing Tottenham at Anfield as Liverpool is third on the table with 50 points while on other-side Tottenham have 48 points and are 5th in the table. Liverpool are unbeaten at Anfield in their last 14 PL games. Mohamed Salah has scored 19 Premier League goals in his 24 games this season. Adam Lallana is in doubt to play tonights game with Virgil van Dijk is expected to play after being rested in midweek. Lucas Moura the new signing of Tottenham is unlikely to feature. Jurgen Klopp: "We have a few nice options where we could make changes or not. The last game was good. It's the most similar game to playing City. When you play one of the best teams in the world you have to put in your best performance." Prediction of the match: Liverpool 3-2 Tottenham.

Prediction for the Premier League

Prediction for today's matches

Chelsea vs Bournemouth

Chelsea will win

Everton vs Leicester

Leicester will win 

Newcastle vs Burnley

Newcastle will win

Southampton vs Brighton

Southampton will win

Manchester City vs West Brom

Manchester City will win

Stoke vs Watford

Stoke will win

Tottenham vs Manchester United

Manchester United will win

Aubameyang to Arsenal for club record £56m

 

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been signed by Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for a club record of £56m. Before this Gunners had two bids for the 28-year-old rejected by BVB before agreeing a fee that eclipses their £46.5m for Alexandre Lacazette in July. "I'm really happy to be here in this great team, The club has such a big history and great players like Thierry Henry. He's an example for us strikers. I'm a fast player and I score goals too, like Henry a little bit. I think I have to work a lot to be like him, but I will do." Aubameyang. He scored 141 goals in his 213 games for Dortmund since 2013, including 21 in 24 matches this season and have scored 23 goals in his 56 times for Gabon.

Swansea battle Arsenal to stay in Premier League for next season

Swansea to battle Arsenal to improve their chances to stay in PL for next season as they are on the last spot in the league behind West Brom and Southampton. Swansea will be missing midfielder Renato Sanches against Arsenal with a hamstring injury suffered at Notts County. On other hand Arsenal are likely to give a debut to Henrikh Mkhitaryan who made his move from Manchester United last week. Oliver Giroud has overcome a hamstring injury and could be involved in Gunners attacking line but Danny Welbeck and Santi Cazorla remain out. Carlos Carvalhal: "We need players to try and improve the team. It will be harder but let's see. We have not brought in any players but we have lost just once in seven games and against good team."  Arsene Wenger: "What is a good warning for us is that Liverpool are an attacking team-you cannot criticise them for not attacking, they are very dangerous going forward and they didn't mange to score against Swansea. That is a good warning for us that we have to produce an absolute total offensive performance." Prediction for the match Swansea 1-2 Arsenal.

David Beckham launches MLS team in Miami

David Beckham the former England captain has launched his lond-planned Major League soccer team in Miami. He exercised an option in his contract with former side LA Galaxy to buy an expansion franchise in 2014. The unnamed team is set to play at a 25,000-seat stadium in the city's Overtown neighbourhood. The name, logo and debut season of the new club will be announced later. David Beckham said: "I'm excited to bring this great team to this great city - it had been a hell of a journey, I promise you the team we will bring into the league will be the best team." Beckham, who joined LA Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007, becomes the first former MLS player to own a team in the league.

Borussia Dortmund's close to £60m deal with Arsenal for Aubameyang

Gunners are close to an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for about £60m deal. There is one condition for this transfer to happen, the transfer will not be sanctioned until Dortmund have a replacement lined up, with Arsenal's Olivier Giroud among there reported options. Already two bids for the 28-year-old from Arsenal have been rejected by Dortmund. Dortmund have said that they are prepared to sell him if certain parameters are fully met. Aubameyang was suspended by the club for their match against Wolfsburg for missing a team meeting. "We are ready to realise a transfer under certain parameters but only if these are fully met, we have a clean position. Arsenal has started several attempts so far. We have up to now refused them all." sporting director Michael Zorc told German TV.

Messi secured Barcelona's victory by late free-kick

Messi did it again for Barcelona, you just cant stop him from scoring goals this season. Barcelona played Alaves at the Nou Camp last night in which ex-Liverpool player Philippe Coutinho made his La Liga debut which was ended in victory for his new team came from behind 0-1 lead. John Guidetti beat Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and gave visitor a surprising lead over host Barcelona at 23rd minute of the game. But Luis Suarez scored the equalizer before Messi scored the winning goal from free-kick to secure Barcelona the victory.

Chelsea to face Newcastle in FC Cup fourth round

Chelsea to face Newcastle in FA Cup fourth round without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and striker Alvaro Morata with Willian out with a hamstring problem, but Cesc Fabregas may return form same problem. Rafael Benitez who is Newcastle manager will be rotating his side ahead of Wednesday meeting with Burnley.  Antonio Conte: "I am the coach, and my task is to try to do the best for this club and try to improve my players for this club. The players are happy because they want to play, and they want to play every game. In this case it's more difficult for the coach, because the players love to play and not training sessions." Rafael Benitez: "Every game is important, but obviously we know how massive it is to stay in the Premier League, because of all the money around and then you can improve your team if you have more money. But at the same time, if we can use the squad, we will try do our best. Prediction for the match Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle.

Ronaldo scored twice to give Real 1-4 victory over Valencia

Cristiano Ronaldo on to score-sheet after scoring twice from the penalty spot against Valencia on Saturday to give Real Madrid a easy win and ease the pressure on Real manager Zinedine Zidane. As Real Madrid are on forth place in the league table behind Valencia have covered the lead after yesterday win and are now two points behind them still one game in their hand but they are 16 points behind the La Liga leaders Barcelona. First goal Ronaldo covered after being fouled in the box and then Karim Benzema was fouled before half-time and Ronaldo converted it into the goal from penalty spot second time, but Valencia's Santi Mina scored a header to bring Valencia back in game, before Marcelo added their for Real Madrid and Toni Kroos put the game beyond the hosts hand with the final fourth from long-range to make it 1-4. Zidane: "This was a big game in a big stadium and we played with great character, It shows we are still here and that we are ready to fight. There's a long way top go in the league and we will do our best possible."

Alexiz Sanchez to debut tonight for Manchester United in FA Cup againt Yeovil

Manchester United new Number 7 Alexis Sanchez is in the squad and will likely to make his Manchester United debut in the FA Cup against Yeovil at Huish Park tonight. Manager Jose Mourinho has promised to play a very strong team with replacement in goalkeeper as Sergio Romero is likely to play in place of David de Gea.  Darren Way: "If we get a result this will be the biggest story ever in Yeovil's history." Jose Mourinho: "We got one of the best attacking players in the world and he's very important for us because we want the best possible players." Prediction for the match Yeovil 0-4 Manchester United.

Neymar to join Real Madrid on one demand: PSG president

Brazilian star player Neymar Jr. has his eye on a move to the Spanish Club Real Madrid for a while, on to which the president of Paris Saint-Germain had made a demand. He said he will let Neymar complete his dream move to Real Madrid in the summer, but only if he leads them to Champions League glory. As PSG will be facing Real Madrid in Champions League in the last- 16, which means he want PSG to win against Real Madrid. According to Goal.com, who report that the Brazilian star has been told by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that he'd willingly let him go if he could secure the club's first ever European Cup this season. Real Madrid is at their low in La Liga since starting of this season and are out of CDR Cup. Were second in their group of Uefa,  the first leg will take place on Februray 14.

Real hit with another low after losing to Leganes in CDR Cup quarter-final

After a poor season in La Liga Real Madrid hit with a new low as they were knocked out of the Copa del Ray after losing to Leganes winning on away goal on the Agg 2-2. Real was 1-0 up in the first leg of CDR quarter-final, but in second leg at there home Javier Eraso scored the first goal of the game and made it 1-1 on aggregate. Just after some time Karim Benzema restored the lead for Real Madrid. Gabriel hit Leganes' winner as the visitors advanced to the semi-final on the away goal rule beating Real Madrid. Without both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for the game Real was unable to win from their Neighbours. Zinedine Zidane is expected to come under renewed pressure after yet another defeat.

Arsenal beat Chelsea to face Manchester City in EFL Cup final

Arsenal beat Chelsea in the EFL Cup semi-final on (Agg2-1). In first leg it was a goalless draw in between both of these, Eden Hazard scored the first goal from Chelsea and put them in front before an own goal from Antonio Rudiger leveled it but in the second half of the game Granit Xhaka scored the winner for Gunners and gave them the win. The final will be played between Pep Guardiola's Manchester City vs Arsene Wenger's Gunners at Wembley after Pep side beat Brinstol City in the other semi-final. Arsene Wenger: "In the first half we gave Chelsea too much respect and distance. We were a bit scared to go for it and we suffered from that.
Antonio Conte: "My thoughts are there is disappointment for the final result".

Facts about Manchester United new no.7, Alexis Sanchez

Manchester United new signing use to wash cars, did somersaults for money. Alexis Sanchez new number 7 of Manchester United had a tough childhood when he was six years old he use to do somersaults on the streets to support his family. His father abandoned the family when he was a toddler, and his mother was a cleaner and would also sell fish. The mayor of his city Aleksander Kurtovic gave him his first pair of boots. Alexis childhood Idol was Marcelo Salas. His nickname was given to him by a Chilean Journalist Jaime Cortes of newspaper El Mercurio de Calama. Sanchez is Chile's all time top leading goalscorer with 39 goals from his 119 appearances, among other members of the country's golden generation, winning of the 2015 Copa America following year's Copa America Centenrio, Sanchez is certainly in the argument as the greatest Chilean player of all time. Sanchez joined Manchester United from Arsenal on Monday.

Manchester United topped world's richest football culb list

Here is the list of top 20 world's richest football clubs and this time also Manchester United topped the list and 10th time overall said by Deloitte. The list only looks at revenues accrued and does not take into account club debts. It was based on Football Money League on season 2016-17, also shows combined revenues of the 20 clubs has risen 6% €7.9bn, which is a new record. There are 10 English Premier League clubs in top 20, if we see top 30 then it was up from 12 to 14. Real Madrid who topped the list for 11 years, were second and Barcelona third.

1. Manchester United: €676.3m
2. Real Madrid: €674.6m
3. Barcelona: €648.3m
4. Bayern Munich: €587.8m
5. Manchester City: €527.7m
6. Arsenal: €487.6m
7. Paris Saint Germain: €486.2m
8. Chelsea: €428m
9. Liverpool: €424.2m
10. Juventus: €405.7m 

Deloitte says that participation and performance in Uefa competitions has always been a critical success factor in the Money League, "but its impact on clubs' revenue is more noticeable than ever". 

C.Ronaldo check injury on pitch from doctor phone

Real Madrid strike player Cristiano Ronaldo got a cut near his eye and was bleeding heavily when he scored his second goal of the night. while coming off after injury, Ronaldo borrowed a mobile phone camera from his doctor to check his face in the Mirror of phone. On to which commentators laughed and said that "they had seen everything now" Ronaldo shook his head with displeasure. We can see that fans and media is giving Ronaldo hard time for checking bloody injury. Ronaldo was famously declared that oppositions supporters booed him because he was "rich, handsome and a great player".  on to which he said "People are envious of me, I don't have any other explanation." After 7-1 victory over Deportivo La Coruna.

Liverpool to face Swansea with Virgil van Dijk back with red's

After 5-0 victory over Swansea on Boxing Day, Liverpool will be facing Swansea again at Liberty Stadium tonight as their defender Virgil van Dijk who was shrugging off a hamstring strain can make his first Premier League start for red's. Mo Salah will be joining the squad. Liverpool are at 4th place in PL table still having a game in-hand above Tottenham and are unbeaten in 14 Premier League games, winning their past four W10, D4. Jurgen Klopp: "I can't imagine any easy games in the PL and Swansea is for sure not easy game. Prediction for the match Swansea 0-3 Liverpool.

Premier League prediction for today

Prediction for the day

Bringhton vs Chelsea

Chelsea will win

Arsenal vs Palace

Arsenal will win

Burnley vs Manchester United

Manchester United will win

Everton vs West Bromwich

Everton will win

Leicester vs Watford

Leicester will win

Manchester City vs Newcastle

Manchester City will win

Stoke City vs Huddersfield

It will be a draw

West Ham vs Bournemouth

West Ham will win

First video to reached 1 mn views featured Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho Brazilian football legend was featured in the first-ever video to reach one million views on YouTube. The video was an advert for Nike sportswear, showed Ronaldinho trying Nike new shoes before juggling a football and smashing the football on crossbar four times without letting the ball touching the ground. This video was uploaded on YouTube four months after YouTube was founded in 2005.

Real Madrid's Marco Asensio scored last-minute winner

Real Madrid faced Leganes in the first lag of their Spanish Copa del Ray quarter-final last night. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Marcelo were on rest for the match, with Benzema missing because of a hamstring injury. The hero of the match was Marco Asensio of Real Madrid scoring the last-minute winner to give Real Madrid the win at Leganes in the first leg of their CDR quarter-final. Other three first leg took palce on Wednesday in which Barcelona falling to a surprise 1-0 loss at Espanyol, it was their first loss of this season. In other two Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Sevilla, and Valencia hold advantage over Alaves by 2-1 lead. Real Madrid who have won Champions League and La Liga in 2016-17 are at fourth place in La Liga, 19 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Arsene Wenger: "Sanchez likely to join Man Utd"

Alexis Sanchez is likely to join Premier League rivals Manchester United after he is out of contract in June and is thought to have agrees a personal teams with Manchester United. Arsene Wenger says it is "likely" that Arsenal's forward Sanchez will join Manchester United, I worked on transfer for 30 years so it is likely to happen, but  at any moment it can break down, he also added it was a "possibility" United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be a part in this deal. "I like the player, we played many times against him when he was at Dortmund. He appreciated the quality of our games. The wages would not be a problem. I have no problem with Sanchez's attitude. He was in training yesterday fully committed. He is 29 years old and the next contract will of course be very important to him."

"We wanted to enter stadium and we did" Sarah at the first football match in saudi history

Saudi Arabia woman name Sarah Alkashgari, 18, who helped to organise first football match in Saudi Arabia allowing female spectators told that it was a "great and surreal" experience. She made history after she not only attended the match but also worked in Friday's match in Jeddah. Women were allowed to enter in the stadium and watch Al-Ahil played against Al-Batin. This new rule which is introduced in Jeddah is part of an easing of strict rules on gender separation in the kingdom. "It was about women finally achieving one of their demands. We wanted to enter the stadiums and we did, I'm a hardcore football fan, I like playing it and watching it." Sarah said.

Chelsea will be facing Norwich City in third round of FA Cup

Chelsea will be playing against Norwich City in there third round of FA Cup at Stamford Bridge without Gary Cahill, Ross Barkley and Cesc Fabregas. On other side Norwich will be without Tom Trybull. Chelsea didn't started the season as they though they will, after winning PL last season. Chelsea were looking strong but they draw their four matches in a row, and were unable to score goals against their mid-table opponents. Antonio Conte: "We want to try to win and try to find the best way to win. for sure, we are making many rotations like in the first game. But, at the same time, we want to go into the next round.
Daniel Farke: "We are going there without pressure. We're looking forward to it and will see what happens. Chelsea will be there with a really good squad. They might bring some fresh players in, but I expect they will be focused. If we talk about past Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 14 games againt Norwich with W10 and D4. Prediction for the match - Chelsea 2-0 Norwich.

Ronaldinho who is Brazilian World Cup winner retires from football

An legendary era came to end Ronaldinho who is 37, Brazilian World Cup winner has retired from football, but he has not played a game since 2015. He was part of the triumphant Brazil 2002 World Cup squad, won the Champions League in 2006 with Barcelona and won the Ballon D'Or in 2005. "He had stopped, it is ended, We will do various events in Brazil, Europe and Asia and, of course, we are arranging something with the Brazilian team as well" said Assis. Ronaldinho started his career with Gremio in Brazil before moving to Paris St-Germain in 2001. After five years at Barcelona and two La Liga titles, he also had a spell at AC Milan where he won the Serie A title in 2010-11. Then he moved to Brazilian side Flamengo in 2011 before spells at Atletico Mineiro, Queretaro in Mexico and Fluminense. "GOAT of skills".

Manchester United need to win from Stoke City to stay in game

After first defeat of Manchester City from Liverpool in a game of score 4-3. Manchester United will be facing Stoke City at Old Trafford tonight. Manchester United has not beaten Stoke under Jose Mourinho in their last three games all three were draws so far. Tonight Antonio Valencia could return to Manchester squad while Ashley Young is still facing suspension, Zlatan, Carrick, Bailly are unavailable. Jose Mourinho on stoke: "From the outside, I think Hughes is a guy with great qualities to do the job for them. United are at second place in league table after Manchester City with 15 points difference. 

Neymar to open the score as PSG reach French League Cup semi-finals

Neymar Jr. Barcelona ex-player who is currently playing for PSG after a world record transfer fee of £200m this summer has scored in his PSG debut in all four competitions which include Ligue 1, The Champions League, the French Cup and the French League Cup. PSG have won four years in a raw in all competitions. Neymar had currently scored 20 goals in 22 appearances since his tranfer to PSG. Keeper Regis Gurtner of Amiens was sent off for fouling Mbappe of PSG .Neymar was fouled by Thomas Monconduit which Neymar score from Penalty spot opening the score of the PSG side after after some time Adrien Rabiot heard in the second goal. PSG has been unbeatable in their 35 domestic cup ties over almost four years, PSG will be facing Rennes in the semi-final.

Real Madrid qualify for Copa del Ray quarter-final after 2-2 draw againt Numanica

Real Madrid reached the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after 2-2 draw with Numanica in the second leg by winning on the agg. of 5-2. Real won the first leg by 3-0 against Numanica, first goal of the match came Real Madrid player Lucas Vazquez from a header, but Frenandez Hierro at 45th minute of the first half. In second half of the game Vazquez added a goal to make it 2-1 but again just after that Hierro scored a goal to equalize the score to 2-2. Real have not won this competition since 2014. Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Alaves and Leganes have already qualified for the last eight but Barcelona and Celta Vigo who drew 1-1 in first leg will be meeting at the Nou Camp.