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Jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com Calciomercato has recently reported that Manchester City are set to rival Paris Saint-Germain in pursuit of AC Milan midfielder Ismaël Bennacer. It is understood that the Algerian international’s incredible rise at the San Siro this season has not gone unnoticed with Pep Guardiola’s men hoping to land him in the future (via Calciomercato). The Arles-born talent has already made 11 appearances for the Milan giants this season, picking up three assists across all fronts. He has begun this campaign in good form and has been a consistent feature at the heart of Stefano Pioli’s midfield. The 22-year-old has impressed a lot with his performances in midfield by averaging 1.1 tackles, 1.0 interceptions and 1.8 dribbles per game in the Serie A and the UEFA Europa League. Bennacer has also distributed possession accurately across the field as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 90.2% in league football (stats via whoscored). The 23-tim...

Jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com Jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com Real, who had only picked up a point from their opening two group games, were facing another disappointing result as Zidane saw his side squander a two-goal lead in the Spanish capital. However, Zidane's substitutions paid dividends as the two men he chucked on in the second half combined to score the winning goal, with Vinicius finding an unmarked Rodrygo inside the box late on to smash in the winning goal. It comes a week after the club faced a series of dressing room incidents that left the club in turmoil and Zidane facing the sack. But a win against Antonio Conte's side has somewhat relieved the pressure – and he has the Brazilian duo to thank for their efforts. 'I am very happy for them, the change was to contribute,' Zidane said after the 3-2 win at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium. The play was very good. We had to add the three points and we, with the contribution of Vini and Rodrygo, who scored a ...

JORDAN JONES JORDAN JONES has been ruled out of contention for a place in the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming international fixtures after attending a house party on Sunday evening. The former Kilmarnock winger was in the Northern Irish set-up over the last international break, playing his part in their Euro 2020 play-off semi-final win on penalties over Bosnia and their 1-0 defeat to Austria in the Nations League. Jones and his Ibrox team-mate George Edmundson broke government health advice on Sunday night and both have since been suspended whilst the club conducts an internal investigation. Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough said: "I have spoken to Jordan today and made my feelings on the matter clear to him. "This team has a responsibility to show leadership not only on the field, but off it too. It is something we have discussed many times. "Jordan is a talented young player who has a lot to offer Northern Irish football. Unfortunatley he has mad...

Messi Jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com Messi Where do you even start after what can only be politely described as a disjointed showing at Alaves... Let’s begin with Sergio Busquets. There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever now that Busi should not be first choice in the midfield. We got rid of Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal because they were supposedly no longer of sufficient standard to wear the shirt. Busquets isn’t quite there yet, but he’s getting close. The old guard can no longer be cosseted by the club because of their glory days. If they’re not doing the business, either haul them off or don’t start them in the first place. That applies to Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba too. We are in the business of football success, not the business of keeping under-performing employees happy at any cost. Busi’s performance was, frankly, embarrassing and if Koeman can’t see that, then maybe we’ve a problem on the bench too. That...

Jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com “THEY SPOKE AND THAT’S THAT.” ZIDANE CALMS BENZEMA/VINICIUS RIFT AS HAZARD SCORES SCREAMER ON RETURN Tom Canton Eden hazard returned to score an absolute screamer against Huesca. The away side were yet to pick up a win this season despite drawing 5 of their opening 8 games. Madrid meanwhile, fresh off the back of the El Classico victory and comeback against Gladbach, were happy to have their Belgian talisman back in the side. Picking up the ball and turning 25 yards from goal, Hazard struck the ball with his weaker left foot into the left-hand side of the Huesca net. Karim Benzema continued his fine form, a Lucas Vazquez cross found the Frenchman on the left and his low drive beat Fernandez. Benzema turned creator as his left sided cross found young Uruguayan Federico Valverde and the midfielder slammed a low shot in to make it 3. David Ferreiro scored a consolation with 15 minutes to go but any hopes of a comeback were dashed when M...

Jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com The Dutchman concedes things aren't going great as he singled out his attack for failing to make the most of their dominance. Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman admitted he is worried about the stuttering club following their equal worst La Liga start. Barca equalled their worst tally of La Liga points after six games since the Spanish competition reverted to three points for a win following Saturday's 1-1 draw at 10-man Deportivo Alaves. Antoine Griezmann cancelled out Luis Rioja's opener with 27 minutes remaining to salvage a point for Barca, who have just eight points to already be as many points adrift of defending champions and bitter rivals Real Madrid. Barca – who languish in 12th place amid a four-match winless streak in La Liga – have the same total of points as they managed at the start of the 2002-03 campaign under Louis van Gaal. "I'm worried by our performance in attack," Koeman – in his first season at the helm...

Marius Zaliukas Former Hearts, Leeds and Rangers defender Marius Zaliukas has died at the age of 36, the Lithuanian Football Federation has announced. Zaliukas captained Hearts to Scottish Cup final glory against Hibernian in 2012 during a six-year spell at Tynecastle and later had shorter spells at Elland Road and Ibrox. The news was announced during Hearts' Scottish Cup semi-final against Hibs. The LFF said in a statement: "Marius Zaliukas represented the Lithuanian national team from 2006 to 2016 and managed to score one goal. "Marius inspired countless young footballers, and his contribution to Lithuanian football will never be forgotten. "On behalf of the Lithuanian football community, we express our deepest condolences to Marius' family." Source: jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com