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Champions League: Juventus In Win Or Burst Encounter Against Atletico Madrid

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5 years ago

March 12, 2019

Champions League: Juventus In Win Or Burst Encounter Against Atletico Madrid

Juventus have it all to do in the second leg of their last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid, with the Italian giants facing the possibility of an early Champions League exit.

The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo was meant to inspire Juve to finally win the trophy that has eluded them since 1986, but the Bianconeri must turn around a 2-0 reverse in Turin.

Late goals from Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin saw Diego Simeone’s Atleti side win convincingly in the Spanish capital, and Massimiliano Allegri now needs a near-miracle in Italy to turn this tie around.

The first leg proved to be just the third meeting between these two teams in European competition. Atletico have now won twice, remaining unbeaten in the process.

As mentioned, the only European meeting between the pair in Italy took place in December 2014 and the group-stage match finished goalless.

Juventus possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Sciglio; Bentancur, Pjanic, Matuidi; Dybala, Mandzukic, Ronaldo

Atletico possible starting lineup: Oblak; Juanfran, Godin, Gimenez, Luis; Koke, Rodri, Saul, Lemar; Griezmann, Morata

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WAFU B Tourney: Golden Eaglets To Face Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo In Group B

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April 19, 2024

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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been drawn in Group B of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Manu Garba’s boys will compete against Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo in the group.

Hosts Ghana, Ivory Coast and Benin will face off in Group A.

The Golden Eaglets started preparations for the competition in Abuja on Thursday.

Nigeria won the competition two years ago in Cape Coast, Ghana.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from 15th to 28th May in Accra

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Zidane Set To Become Bayern Munich Manager

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4 hours ago

April 19, 2024

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Former Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane is so close to becoming the manager of Bayern Munich.

According to Mundo Deportivo, most of the terms between Zidane and Bayern Munich are settled.

The report added that the Frenchman has already discussed reinforcements with the German Bundesliga club especially in defence.

Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann was Bayern’s top choice to take over from current manager Thomas Tuchel, who will leave the club this summer.

However Nagelsmann extended his deal with the Germany national team.

Zidane, who was linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United in the past, has not coached any team since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.

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Ancelotti Cried When I Left Real Madrid Ffor Man Utd – Casemiro

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6 hours ago

April 19, 2024

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has revealed that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti cried when he left the club.

The Red Devils paid a reported €70.65 million in the summer of 2022 to lure Casemiro from Real.

The Brazilian has now opened up on what transpired when he met Ancelotti before leaving.

“When everything was done with Man United, I entered Ancelotti’s office… he started crying.

“He told me: ‘Case, I don’t know… I just want you to know that I love you! I didn’t want you to leave’.

“It was the only moment where I doubted leaving Real Madrid,” Casemiro told Chiringuito.