01/06/2023 Football

01/06/2023 Football – A few games being played today. There is a cinch Premiership play-off between Patrick Thistle & Ross County.

01/06/2023 Football – cinch Premiership – Partick Thistle v Ross County

• Partick Thistle is seeking promotion and aiming to make history by being the first team to win promotion via the play-offs after finishing fourth in the second tier. Ross County is fighting to maintain its three-year stay in the top flight after finishing second bottom​¹​.
• Partick Thistle has been in good form, scoring 16 goals in their last four play-off ties. Malky Mackay, the Ross County manager, acknowledges the formidable form of Thistle and anticipates a challenging game​¹​.
• Kris Doolan, the manager of Partick Thistle, is optimistic about his team’s chances due to their excellent recent form. He appreciates his players’ response to pressure and recognizes the strengths of Ross County, referring to them as a “big side” and a “physical side” with threats all over the pitch​¹​.
• Key Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan might return for the game, having recovered from a knock. Ross County is worried about their striker Jordan White, who sustained a head injury in the previous match, and other players with minor injuries​¹​.
• Partick Thistle right-back Jack McMillan expressed his confidence in the team’s momentum, excellent performance both offensively and defensively, and the team’s fitness. He doesn’t believe fatigue will be a factor in the upcoming match​¹​.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65704806

01/06/2023 Football – Other Games

OTHER FOOTBALL – THURSDAY 1 JUNE

12:00am UK THU / 7:00pm ET WED
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Forge v York
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Soccer Plus

1:00am UK THU / 8:00pm ET WED
USA NWSL CHALLENGE CUP – Chicago v Louisville
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+

3:00am UK THU / 10:00pm ET WED
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL – Leon v Los Angeles
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean
USA – Fox Sports 1

3:00am UK THU / 10:00pm ET WED
USA NWSL CHALLENGE CUP – San Diego v OL Reign
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+

3:30am UK THU / 10:30pm ET WED
USA NWSL CHALLENGE CUP – Portland v Angel
Canada – TSN+
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+

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7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
NIFL PREMIERSHIP PLAYOFF – Dungannon v Annagh
UK – BBC iPlayer

01/06/2023 Football Gossip & News

• Manchester United has made headway in negotiations with Mason Mount, a Chelsea midfielder. While the clubs have yet to finalize a transfer for the 24-year-old England international, Manchester United has managed to agree on personal terms with him. Interestingly, Arsenal and Liverpool are also reportedly interested in the player​¹​.
• Harry Maguire, an England defender, could potentially receive £10 million from Manchester United if he decides to leave the club this summer​¹​.
• In an attempt to stave off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, Newcastle United has proposed a £200,000-a-week deal to Bruno Guimaraes. If accepted, the 25-year-old Brazil midfielder would become Newcastle’s highest-paid player​¹​.
• Liverpool is currently in negotiation with Alexis Mac Allister, a 24-year-old Argentina midfielder. The club hopes to finalize his transfer from Brighton by next week​¹​.
• Joao Felix, a 23-year-old Portugal forward, has been proposed for a loan deal to Newcastle by his parent club, Atletico Madrid. This comes after Chelsea decided against signing the player on a permanent basis​¹​.
• Ruben Loftus-Cheek, aged 27, has agreed to transfer from Chelsea to AC Milan. The Italian club is readying a £13 million offer for the England midfielder​¹​.
• England captain Harry Kane, aged 29, is reportedly keen on signing with Manchester United this summer. He is however prepared to run down his contract and leave Tottenham as a free agent next year if necessary​¹​.
• If French striker Karim Benzema, aged 35, accepts an offer to play in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid may consider moving for Kane​¹​.
• Tottenham is set to increase its pursuit of managerial candidate Ange Postecoglou following the conclusion of the Scottish Cup final, in which his Celtic side is participating​¹​.
• Chelsea is planning to sell Kalidou Koulibaly, a 31-year-old Senegal centre-back, who was signed from Napoli last summer for £33 million​¹​.
• Chelsea has given the green light for Manchester City to initiate discussions with their 29-year-old Croatia midfielder, Mateo Kovacic​¹​.
• France full-back Benjamin Pavard, aged 27, is garnering interest from Manchester United, Barcelona, and Inter Milan. The player is reportedly unwilling to extend his contract with Bayern Munich beyond its 2024 expiration​¹​.
• Yasser Al-Misehal, the president of the Saudi Arabia FA, has expressed his desire to see Lionel Messi, a 35-year-old Argentine linked with Al-Hilal, play in their Pro League. Al-Misehal hopes Messi will follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Al Nassr in January​¹​.

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