21/09/2023 Football
21/09/2023 Football – Plenty of football is being played today. There are games in the Europa League & the Europa Conference League.
21/09/2023 Football – Europa League – LASK v Liverpool
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is determined to win the Europa League after previous disappointment, while captain Virgil van Dijk urges the team to stay grounded amidst high expectations.
Facts
- 🏆 Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp, have won multiple major trophies, including the Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.
- ⚽ In the 2015-16 season, Liverpool reached the Europa League final but were defeated by Sevilla.
- 🗣️ Klopp emphasizes Liverpool’s ambition to compete and win the Europa League, highlighting their improved readiness and motivation.
- 🔄 Liverpool’s first Europa League campaign in 2015-16 surprised Klopp, but now the team is better prepared and excited for the competition.
- 🇦🇹 Liverpool starts their Europa League campaign against LASK in Austria, followed by matches against Toulouse and Union SG in Group E.
- 📉 Despite being favorites, captain Virgil van Dijk cautions against getting carried away, acknowledging the unpredictability of football.
LASK v Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp excited by Europa League return – BBC Sport
21/09/2023 Football – Europa League – Brighton v AEK Athens
Brighton, coming off their highest-ever Premier League finish at sixth place last season, are preparing for their debut European season in the Europa League under manager Roberto de Zerbi. They emphasize maintaining their identity as they face AEK Athens in their first-ever European match.
Facts
- 🏴 Brighton achieved their highest-ever Premier League finish, securing sixth place last season.
- 🇮🇹 Brighton’s manager, Roberto de Zerbi, emphasizes the importance of preserving the team’s identity as they enter their debut European season.
- 🌍 Brighton is set to host AEK Athens in their inaugural European match.
- 🤝 De Zerbi acknowledges that Brighton is not yet a big team but believes in their quality and potential for improvement.
- 🥈 Bookmakers consider Brighton as the second favorites behind Liverpool to win the Europa League.
- 🏆 De Zerbi expresses the team’s ambition to progress and improve in every competition.
- 🧬 He underlines the significance of not forgetting their roots and maintaining their DNA as a club.
- ⚽ Spain forward Ansu Fati may make his first start for Brighton after a loan move from Barcelona.
- 🔄 Pervis Estupinan and Facundo Buonanotte are expected to feature after missing the weekend’s game due to international duties.
- 🤕 Solly March is likely to be fit after recovering from a muscle injury.
- 🇩🇪 Midfielder Pascal Gross, at the age of 32, is set to make his European debut after joining Brighton in 2017 and scored in a recent win over Manchester United.
- 🎉 Gross expresses his excitement and pride in participating in European football and aims to win the game while acknowledging the incredible growth of Brighton in recent years.
Brighton & Hove Albion v AEK Athens: Roberto de Zerbi says Albion ‘cannot lose DNA’ – BBC Sport
21/09/2023 Football – Europa League – Rangers v Real Betis
🔵 Michael Beale expects Rangers to progress from the Europa League’s group stage, highlighting the importance of summer signing Jose Cifuentes stepping up due to injuries.
Facts
- 🔵 Rangers face Real Betis in the Europa League at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow on Thursday, September 21, at 20:00 BST.
- 🔵 Michael Beale emphasizes the need for Jose Cifuentes to perform, with Nicolas Raskin and Todd Cantwell sidelined.
- 🔵 Cifuentes and Ryan Jack are likely to start in midfield for Rangers in the upcoming match.
- 🔵 Rangers lost to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League qualifying round, making the Europa League success crucial.
- 🔵 Beale acknowledges the financial and competitive benefits of performing well in the group stage.
- 🔵 Real Betis poses a challenge with a dangerous front four and an experienced international midfield.
- 🔵 Rangers will be without Danilo, Cantwell, and Raskin, while Real Betis’ Claudio Bravo faces a fitness test.
- 🔵 Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini highlights the passion and intensity of Scottish football.
- 🔵 This is the first meeting between Rangers and Real Betis in European competition.
- 🔵 Rangers have a strong home record in the Europa League, with only one home defeat in the group stage.
- 🔵 Real Betis has a decent record in Europa League group-stage matches, with only two losses in their last 19.
- 🔵 James Tavernier is a key player for Rangers in the Europa League, with a notable goal-scoring record.
21/09/2023 Football – Europa League – West Ham United v Backa Topola
🏆 West Ham’s David Moyes reflects on winning the Europa Conference League and aims for more success in the Europa League, highlighting the impact on the fans and the club.
Facts
- 🏴 David Moyes secured his first European trophy by leading West Ham to victory in the Europa Conference League last season.
- 🌟 Moyes expresses his desire for more “magical” moments as West Ham enters its third consecutive European campaign.
- 🏆 West Ham won the Europa Conference League by defeating Fiorentina in the final.
- 🇷🇸 West Ham’s Europa League campaign begins against TSC at London Stadium.
- ✨ Moyes cherishes the significance of their European triumph and its impact on East London and West Ham supporters.
- ⚒️ Declan Rice, who captained West Ham to European glory, has moved to Arsenal.
- 💰 West Ham reinvested £105m from Rice’s transfer by signing Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, and Mohammed Kudus.
- 🏴 West Ham has started the season strongly, winning three of their first five Premier League games.
- 💪 Moyes emphasizes building a stronger squad with healthy competition and the positive mindset from victories.
- 🇲🇽 Edson Alvarez is suspended for the upcoming game, while 🇬🇭 Mohammed Kudus may make his first start for West Ham.
21/09/2023 Football – Europa League – Other Games
21/09/2023 Football – Europa Conference League – Frankfurt v Aberdeen
Aberdeen is set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa Conference League, with Aberdeen manager Barry Robson expressing confidence despite their low Premiership ranking and Eintracht Frankfurt’s strong performance.
Facts
- 🏴 Aberdeen is in 11th place in the Premiership and has won only one game out of eight this season.
- 🇩🇪 Eintracht Frankfurt, ninth in the Bundesliga, remains undefeated in all competitions.
- 🏆 Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League in 2022 and is considered one of the favorites in the tournament.
- Aberdeen goalkeeper Kelle Roos emphasizes the need for a strong defensive performance and awareness of Eintracht Frankfurt’s top players.
- Eintracht Frankfurt’s head coach, Dino Toppmoller, expresses the ambition to win the group and praises the special atmosphere of continental games.
- Derek Rae, a Bundesliga commentator, highlights Eintracht Frankfurt’s passionate fan base and their transition after losing high-profile players.
- Aberdeen and Eintracht Frankfurt have a historical connection, having met in the UEFA Cup in 1979-80, and Aberdeen last participated in European group action in 2007-08.
- Aberdeen has won 5 out of 20 matches against German opponents, including famous victories against Bayern Munich and Hamburg under Sir Alex Ferguson’s management.
Eintracht Frankfurt v Aberdeen: Dons travel with belief, insists Barry Robson – BBC Sport
21/09/2023 Football – Europa Conference League – Legia Warsaw v Aston Villa
🏆 Aston Villa’s Unai Emery aims for his 100th European win and a successful new chapter as they enter the Europa Conference League.
Facts
- 🌍 Aston Villa starts their first European campaign in 13 years in the Europa Conference League.
- 🏆 Unai Emery, with past successes in the Europa League, is eager to share European glory with the club.
- 📚 Emery values each experience as a chance for growth, whether a win or loss.
- 🤕 Midfielder Jacob Ramsey and full-back Alex Moreno are doubtful due to foot and hamstring concerns.
- 🌟 Villa faces Legia Warsaw, AZ Alkmaar, and HSK Zrinjski Mostar in their group.
- 🏴 Matty Cash and Villa prioritize winning their group in the competition, acknowledging the strong clubs they’ll face.
Legia Warsaw v Aston Villa: Unai Emery excited as Villa make Europe return – BBC Sport
21/09/2023 Football – Europa Conference League – Other Games
21/09/2023 Football – Other Games
OTHER FOOTBALL – THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
12:00am UK THU / 7:00pm ET WED
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Bahamas v Grenada
USA – Paramount+
1:00am UK THU / 8:00pm ET WED
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Instituto Cordoba v Colon
USA – Paramount+
1:00am UK THU / 8:00pm ET WED
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Racing v Newell’s Old Boys
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
1:00am UK THU / 8:00pm ET WED
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Valour v Vancouver
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Sports 2
1:00am UK THU / 8:00pm ET WED
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Guatemala v Panama
USA – Paramount+
1:30am UK THU / 8:30pm ET WED
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Fluminese v Cruzeiro
USA – Paramount+
1:30am UK THU / 8:30pm ET WED
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Sao Paulo v Fortaleza
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
3:00am UK THU / 10:00pm ET WED
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Nicaragua v El Salvador
USA – Paramount+
9:00am UK / 4:00am ET
ASIAN GAMES – Chinese Taipei v Indonesia
MENA – beIN Sports 1 English
9:00am UK / 4:00am ET
ASIAN GAMES – India v Bangladesh
India – Sony Sports Ten 5
MENA – beIN Sports 2 English
12:30pm UK / 7:30am ET
ASIAN GAMES – Myanmar v China
MENA – beIN Sports 2 English
12:30pm UK / 7:30am ET
ASIAN GAMES – Thailand v South Korea
MENA – beIN Sports 1 English
3:00pm UK / 10:00am ET
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE – Kerala Blasters v Bengaluru
UK – OneFootball
India – Sports18
9:00pm UK / 4:00pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Belgrano v CA Platense
USA – Paramount+
9:00pm UK / 4:00pm ET
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Anguilla v Cayman Islands
USA – Paramount+
10:30pm UK / 5:30pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Union v Godoy Cruz
USA – Paramount+
11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Vasco de Gama v Coritiba
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Belize v Aruba
USA – Paramount+
11:15pm UK / 6:15pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Argentinos Juniors v Talleres
USA – Paramount+
11:30pm UK / 6:30pm ET
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Athletico Paranaense v Internacional
USA – Paramount+
21/09/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Borussia Dortmund’s Decision: Dortmund has decided not to pursue the re-signing of Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.
- Manchester United’s Valuation: The club’s start to the Premier League season hasn’t convinced potential buyers like Sir Jim Ratcliffe or Sheikh Jassim to meet the Glazers’ price for the club.
- Liverpool’s Potential Move: The club might be interested in Real Madrid’s Rodrygo if Mohamed Salah departs in January.
- Fulham’s Contract Clause: Joao Palhinha’s new contract with Fulham does not have a release clause, giving Fulham more leverage in future negotiations.
- Tottenham and Harry Kane: Tottenham’s clause for Harry Kane only provides first refusal rights if he returns to the Premier League. His return depends on his relationship with chairman Daniel Levy.
- Chelsea’s Financial Boost: Chelsea is expected to receive £400m from the US-based Ares Management for their new stadium and other projects. This will also aid in transforming Chelsea into a multi-club organization.
- Manchester City’s Prospects: The club might sign Boca Juniors’ Valentin Barco and West Ham’s Divine Mukasa. They also declined loan offers for Oscar Bobb.
- Paris St-Germain’s Hugo Ekitike: Ekitike is determined to stay at PSG but is aware of interest from several Premier League clubs.
- Huddersfield’s New Manager: The club is likely to appoint Darren Moore as their new manager after parting with Neil Warnock.
- Turkey’s New Coach: Former Italy striker Vincenzo Montella is expected to become the head coach of Turkey.
- Manchester United’s Young Talent: Joe Hugill, 19, is set to receive a new contract after a commendable pre-season performance.
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