05/08/2023 Football
05/08/2023 Football – There are plenty of games being played today. In the Championship, the televised game is Blackburn v West Bromwich Albion.
05/08/2023 Football – Women’s World Cup – Japan v Norway
Norway’s star forward Ada Hegerberg’s availability for the Women’s World Cup last 16 match against Japan remains hopeful due to a groin injury, while Japan is confident after topping their group with a perfect record.
Facts
- ⚽ Ada Hegerberg, Norway’s key player, might be fit to face Japan despite missing the last two group matches due to a groin injury.
- 🤕 Sophie Roman Haug deputised for Hegerberg and scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 victory against the Philippines.
- 🗣 Norway’s coach, Hege Riise, acknowledges having two talented number nine forwards, providing a luxury for her as a coach.
- 🇳🇴 Riise considers the opening defeat against New Zealand as a “devastating” wake-up call, but the team’s confidence improved with subsequent wins.
- 🇯🇵 Japan, who topped Group C with a 100% win record, is full of confidence heading into the match against Norway.
- 🤞 Japan’s head coach, Futoshi Ikeda, hopes that defender Shiori Miyake will be available for the game against Norway.
- 🏆 The winner of the match will face Sweden or the USA in the quarter-finals.
- 📊 Japan and Norway previously met in the 1999 Women’s World Cup, with Norway winning 4-0; current Norway coach Riise scored the opening goal.
- ⚽ Japan has scored 11 goals in three games at this World Cup and aims to repeat their 2011 performance when they lifted the trophy.
- 🎯 Sophie Roman Haug has been highly accurate, with seven shots on target in just two games, outperforming other Norwegian players.
05/08/2023 Football – Women’s World Cup – Netherlands v South Africa
The Netherlands and South Africa are set to face each other in the World Cup, with the Netherlands having a strong record against South Africa and the latter aiming to create history in their second World Cup appearance.
Facts
- 🇳🇱 Last year, the Netherlands won 5-1 in a friendly match against South Africa.
- 🌍 South Africa has made it to the round of 16, surpassing their previous group stage exit in their second World Cup appearance.
- ⚽ Thembi Kgatlana, who scored the winning goal against Italy, could be a key player for South Africa.
- 🏆 The Netherlands aims to replicate their success from the last World Cup, where they made it to the final.
- 🤝 South Africa faces a tough challenge against the Netherlands, who might have the upper hand in the match.
05/08/2023 Football – Championship – Blackburn v West Brom
Blackburn and West Brom are set to face off, with Blackburn missing Sam Gallagher and potential moves for Kaminski and Phillips, while West Brom will have debuts from Sarmiento and Maja but be without Dike and Reach.
Facts
- Blackburn’s Sam Gallagher will be unavailable for both opening games.
- Ryan Hedges will be available for Blackburn after a pre-season knock.
- Thomas Kaminski and Ash Phillips are likely to be absent due to potential moves away.
- Arnór Sigurdsson could make his debut for Blackburn.
- West Brom’s new signings Jeremy Sarmiento and Josh Maja are set to debut.
- West Brom will be without Daryl Dike and Adam Reach.
All National League matches (3pm kick off) are shown internationally on National League TV (excluding UK)
05/08/2023 Football – cinch Championship – Celtic v Ross County
Celtic faces Ross County in their first match of the season, with Brendan Rodgers returning as manager for Celtic and Ross County aiming to make a strong start.
Facts
- Celtic has signed Polish center-back Maik Nawrocki, central midfielder Odin Thiago Holm, and South Korean defensive midfielder Hyeok-kyu Kwon.
- Ross County has signed center-back Will Nightingale, left-back Josh Reid, full-back James Brown, midfielders Scott Allardice, Kyle Turner, Max Sheaf, Jay Henderson, and Eamonn Brophy.
- Celtic won 3 out of 4 matches against Ross County last season, but Ross County managed to score in 3 of those games.
- The match marks Brendan Rodgers’ return as Celtic’s manager, and it takes place on flag day at Celtic’s home ground.
05/08/2023 Football – cinch Championship – Kilmarnock v Rangers
Kilmarnock and Rangers have made significant summer signings, with Kilmarnock aiming to build on their survival in the Premiership, while Rangers are determined to win trophies after a trophyless season.
Facts
- ⚽ Kilmarnock has had a busy summer with several new signings, including goalkeepers Will Dennis and Kieran O’Hara on loan, defenders Stuart Findlay, Corrie Ndaba, Robbie Deas, and Lewis Mayo.
- ⚽ Rangers have also made notable signings, including goalkeeper Jack Butland, defenders Dujon Sterling and Leon Balogun, midfielder Kieran Dowell, and forwards Abdallah Sima, Danilo, Cyriel Dessers, and Sam Lammers.
- ⚽ The match between Kilmarnock and Rangers will be crucial for both teams, with Kilmarnock aiming higher than just survival and Rangers determined to compete for the league title.
- ⚽ Rangers won all three league fixtures against Kilmarnock last season, and they will be looking to continue their dominance.
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05/08/2023 Football – Other Football
OTHER FOOTBALL – SATURDAY 5 AUGUST
All National League matches (3pm kick off) are shown internationally on National League TV (excluding UK)
12:00am UK SAT / 7:00pm ET FRI
USA NWSL CHALLENGE CUP – Orlando v Washington
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+
2:00am UK SAT / 9:00pm ET FRI
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Cavalry v Forge
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Sports 2
2:00pm UK / 9:00am ET
FRENCH LIGUE 2 – St Etienne v Grenoble
Canada – beIN Sports
Hong Kong – beIN Sports 1
Indonesia – beIN Sports 3
Thailand – beIN Sports 3
USA – beIN Sports
2:00pm UK / 9:00am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Arrows v Swallows
South Africa – Supersport OTT 2
2:00pm UK / 9:00am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Supersport United v Richards Bays
South Africa – Supersport PSL
4:15pm UK / 11:15am ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Royal AM v AmaZulu
South Africa – Supersport PSL
5:20pm UK / 12:20pm ET
NATIONAL LEAGUE – Rochdale v Ebbsfleet
UK – TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate
International – National League TV
6:45pm UK / 1:45pm ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Stellenbosch v Pirates
South Africa – Supersport PSL
7:30pm UK / 2:30pm ET
GERMAN 2 BUNDESLIGA – Schalke v Kaiserslautern
UK – Sky Sports App
Canada – DAZN
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – ESPN+
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Santos v Athletico Paranaense
USA – Paramount+
10:30pm UK / 5:30pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Goias v Fortaleza
USA – Paramount+
10:30pm UK / 5:30pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Internacional v Corinthians
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
05/08/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Barcelona is setting their sights on Manchester City’s midfielder, Bernardo Silva, aged 28, as their top priority. Concurrently, France’s winger Ousmane Dembele, 26, is likely to join Paris St-Germain.
- The position of West Ham’s manager, David Moyes, is under threat due to escalating disagreements over the club’s transfer targets.
- West Ham is in talks with Ajax over a deal for Mexico’s midfielder, Edson Alvarez, 25, with whom they have already agreed on personal terms.
- Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, is keen on bringing in Real Madrid’s midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, 23, who is also being eyed by Bayern Munich.
- Sofyan Amrabat, a 26-year-old midfielder from Morocco, has been excluded from Fiorentina’s squad for the upcoming pre-season friendlies due to Manchester United’s interest in him.
- Brentford is expected to reject Arsenal’s initial offer for Spain’s goalkeeper, David Raya, 27, but discussions will continue.
- Real Madrid is prepared to compete with Chelsea for the signature of Juventus and Serbia’s striker, Dusan Vlahovic, 23, if their attempts to sign PSG’s striker, Kylian Mbappe, 24, fall through.
- Wolves are considering alternatives for their manager, Julen Lopetegui, who might leave due to dissatisfaction with the summer transfer policy.
- Romeo Lavia, a 19-year-old midfielder from Belgium, was not used in Southampton’s Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday. Liverpool is expected to make a third offer for him soon.
- Manchester City is considering Bayer Leverkusen and Germany’s forward, Florian Wirtz, 20, as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, 32, who has moved to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
- Chelsea is showing interest in PSG’s midfielder, Leandro Parades, 29, after facing difficulties in their attempts to sign Brighton’s midfielder, Moises Caicedo, 21.
- Chelsea’s bid for Montpellier’s France Under-21 striker, Elye Wahi, 20, has been turned down.
- Tottenham is nearing a deal for Wolfsburg’s Dutch defender, Micky van de Ven, 22, in a deal that could potentially rise to 50m euros with add-ons.
- After signing Van de Ven, Spurs plan to strengthen their defense further by pursuing Bayer Leverkusen’s centre-back, Edmond Tapsoba, 24, who is valued at £50m by the Bundesliga club.
- Manchester City has proposed a new contract to England’s defender, Kyle Walker, 33, to retain him at the club amidst interest from Bayern Munich.
- Brighton is showing interest in Inter Milan’s midfielder, Kristjan Asllani, 21, with Seagulls’ boss Roberto de Zerbi being a fan of the Albania international.
- Inter Milan has agreed on a fee with Bayern Munich for Switzerland’s keeper, Yann Sommer, 34, who will undergo a medical next week before signing a two-year contract with the Italian club.
- Atalanta is likely to outbid Inter Milan for West Ham’s striker, Gianluca Scamacca, 24, from Italy.
- Barcelona is open to accepting offers of around 10m euros (£8.6m) for United States’ full-back, Sergino Dest, 22.
- Chelsea has approached investors about raising as much as $500m (£392m) in capital, with the possibility of rewarding any investment with a stake in the club.
Saturday’s gossip: Silva, Moyes, Tchouameni, Amrabat, Vlahovic, Alvarez, Walker – BBC Sport
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