OMO IYA ALATA OF LAGOS

Cool and gentle 🤜🤛

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Bradley Barcola on comparisons with Mo Salah due to high fee paid: “I wasn’t the one who decided the transfer fee, so that’s not been a problem for me!”.

“Mohamed Salah, he’s a legend here. A huge one. He’s done big things here and for that I have an enormous respect for him. But it’s not pressure for me at all. I’m not Mohamed Salah”, told @SkySportsPL.

[The Touchline | 𝐓 @TouchlineX]

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: After Raphinha scored vs Aston Villa, Lamine Yamal asked him:

"What's wrong? Why don't you celebrate?"

Hansi Flick and Raphinha himself later confirmed that the player was very affected after the tragic passing of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel.

Raphinha refused to celebrate, speak about the game, and had a difficult time on the pitch.

"It's not the time to speak about football," he later said. "We are really affected; I send strength to his family."

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Final yards 👊

Head Inside Training at Sobha Realty Training Centre as we gear up for Slavia Prague 👇

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🚨🗣️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪: FC Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz has BROKEN HIS SILENCE following the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel, defending his teammate goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

“Those of us who know him know what kind of person he is. We know how much he is suffering right now and that he would NEVER INTENTIONALLY HURT ANYONE.

“The entire FC Andorra squad is shocked, devastated and deeply affected by what happened. It’s a tragedy we could never have imagined happening on a football pitch.

“Today, football doesn’t matter. All that remains is to express our condolences, show the utmost respect and wish strength to the family and everyone suffering from this terrible loss.”

[The Touchline | 𝐓 @TouchlineX]

🚨 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪: If you finish 1st or 2nd in the Champions League league phase, you secure home advantage for the second leg in EVERY knockout round, all the way to the SEMI-FINALS! 🌟

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

He should've never played for Manchester United again!" ❌

Julien Laurens has no sympathy for Michael Carrick after starting Lisandro Martinez against Chelsea 🔴

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Memories with Mikel ✨

Our no.23 recalls the last Champions League visit to Prague where he bagged a brace ⏪

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Alexis Mac Allister on his future: “Everything can happen before I am a free agent”.

“We are in a situation where I have a year and a half left on my contract, where last season it was conveyed to me that the club’s idea was not to renew my contract, at least for now. And we’ll, obviously it was painful situation”.

“I still had time or still have time left at this club, which is what I want most, to continue here”.

“The reality is that the manager has changed, the sporting director has changed, and new investors are coming into the club. So I think today I am in a position where anything can happen, and well, we will see in the future. I am happy here”, told @gastonedul @losedul.

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

Crystal Palace have failed in their appeal against Jean-Philippe Mateta’s red card against Spurs.❌

[Premier League @premierleague]

The art of tackling, starring Declan Rice.

@Arsenal 🔴

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🚨🗣️ Achraf Hakimi on how Lionel Messi’s arrival at PSG affected his performances:

“When Messi arrived, PSG’s project changed, and so did our style of play. We started playing differently.

“I couldn’t do the things I enjoyed, like attacking and being an important player. I felt like a small player.

“At the same time, I was an important player for Morocco. Mentally, it was difficult because I couldn’t perform at PSG the way I wanted."

"I received a lot of criticism."

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

❤️💙 Fabián Ruiz: “Third UCL in a row? We will try. We want to try. That’s for sure. We will go all in with our best energies”.

“I’m not saying if we’re better than last season or not, but for sure we feel strong and we go for it”.

[afcstuff @afcstuff]

Mikel Arteta on Liverpool’s penalty appeal against Jurrien Timber: “I have a lot of clips about shirt pulls, so I have a msssive library that we can talk about to remind everybody what every team is going through.” 🤣👀

🎥 @HaytersTV

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 Everton are interested in signing Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque in 2027.

The Brazilian forward is under contract until December 2029, with FC Barcelona retaining 20% of his rights.

Palmeiras paid €25.5M + add-ons for 80% of his rights and will not consider negotiations below €50M.

(Source: @diegofirmino )

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🚨 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧: Manchester United after 9 Premier League games this season:

• 1 win
• 4 draws
• 4 defeats
• 7 points
• 17th place

Their worst start in club history.

[afcstuff @afcstuff]

THAT Abou Diaby performance against Liverpool at Anfield in 2012. ⭐️🇫🇷

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 Bournemouth are determined to fend off interest from Manchester United in Marcus Tavernier, with the club having no intention of selling the 27-year-old.

United have been monitoring the versatile midfielder, who has scored five goals in eight Premier League appearances this season.

However, Bournemouth consider Tavernier a key part of Marco Rose's plans and are prepared to reject approaches despite growing interest from rival clubs.

(Source: @footyinsider247)

[Sky Sports WSL @SkySportsWSL]

"Oh my word. what a GOAL!" 💥

Annabel Blanchard put Crystal Palace in front with a wonderful strike from range! ⚽️

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🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Jobe Bellingham is starting to show why Dortmund invested so heavily in his potential.

• The Englishman is having a strong start to the season for both club and country. His playing style has proven eerily similar to his brother's, particularly with his fierce stride in transition.

• He was a constant threat during his 87 minutes against Bayern Munich. He had a goal disallowed by VAR following a foul in the build-up, forced Bayern keeper Jonas Urbig into multiple saves and went close with a long-range effort.

• Across his 87 minutes on the pitch, he recorded 48 touches, 4 defensive contributions and 5 ball recoveries, even while operating further up the field.

[afcstuff @afcstuff]

⏪ When Andrey Arshavin revisited Anfield last season, 16 years after his iconic four-goal performance at the stadium. 🤫🇷🇺