22/08/2023 Football
22/08/2023 Football – A few games are being played today. In the Champions League, Rangers take on PSV on TNT Sports.
22/08/2023 Football – Champions League – Rangers v PSV
Rangers manager Michael Beale prepares his team to face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League play-off tie, acknowledging the challenge posed by PSV’s strength and offensive prowess.
Facts
- 🏟️ Rangers host PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League play-off at Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday, August 22, with a kick-off time of 20:00 BST.
- 🎙️ Michael Beale, Rangers’ manager, emphasizes the significant test posed by PSV and the need for a strong performance in both legs.
- 🔁 The loser of the play-off will enter the Europa League group stage.
- 💪 Beale views PSV as a formidable opponent, highlighting their offensive excellence and heavy investment in the team.
- 🗣️ Beale acknowledges the importance of reaching the Champions League group stage for the players and the financial benefits it would bring.
- 🛡️ Rangers experienced a slump in form after last season’s Champions League group stage, facing defeats against top teams.
- 📈 PSV is considered stronger this season, with coach Peter Bosz expressing confidence in their abilities.
- 📋 Rangers make changes to their squad: Ben Davies and Rabbi Matondo in, Ridvan Yilmaz and Ianis Hagi out.
- ❌ Goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin and midfielder Tom Lawrence are not included in the squad.
- 💪 PSV travels with only five fit defenders, but Bosz remains confident and prepared for the match.
- 🇺🇸 Former Rangers player Malik Tillman is part of PSV’s squad and is praised by Bosz for his potential impact.
- ⚽ Key players for PSV include Luuk de Jong, Joey Veerman, Johan Bakayoko, and Ibrahim Sangare.
- 🆕 Youngster Isaac Babadi is highlighted as a rising talent for PSV.
- ⚽ Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers looks forward to the special atmosphere of European nights at Ibrox.
- 🇳🇱 PSV forward Luuk de Jong reflects on the differences between this season and the previous one, focusing on the upcoming match.
22/08/2023 Football – Other Football
OTHER FOOTBALL – TUESDAY 22 AUGUST
12:00am UK TUE / 7:00pm ET MON
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Goias v Athletico Paranaense
USA – Paramount+
12:30am UK TUE / 7:30pm ET MON
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Newell’s Old Boys v Central Cordoba
USA – Paramount+
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
NIFL PREMIERSHIP – Linfield v Cliftonville
UK – BBC iPlayer
11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
COPA LIBERTADORES – Bolivar v Internacional
Australia – beIN Sports 3
Canada – beIN Sports
Caribbean – ESPN 2 Caribbean
Indonesia – Mola TV
MENA – beIN Sports 1 English
New Zealand – beIN Sports NZ
USA – beIN Sports
22/08/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Manchester City and Jeremy Doku: Man City has successfully negotiated a long-term contract with 21-year-old Belgian winger Jeremy Doku. Rennes has accepted a €60 million offer for the player.
- Lucas Paqueta Deal Falls Through: West Ham had initially agreed to an £85 million deal to transfer Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 25, to Manchester City. However, the deal was called off due to an ongoing investigation into potential betting rule violations.
- Kalvin Phillips Attracts Attention: Both Bayern Munich and Liverpool are keen on signing 27-year-old English midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.
- Brighton’s New Signing: Brighton is nearing the completion of a £25 million deal for 19-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba from Lille.
- West Ham’s Bid for Solanke: West Ham has offered £35 million for 25-year-old English striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.
- Kylian Mbappe Contract Talks: Paris St-Germain is still hopeful of extending the contract of 24-year-old French striker Kylian Mbappe after discussions with the club’s Qatari ownership.
- Chelsea’s Goalkeeper Deal: Chelsea has finalized a £14 million deal for 23-year-old Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution.
- Arsenal’s Stance on Gabriel: Despite interest from Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad, Arsenal has no plans to sell 25-year-old Brazilian centre-back Gabriel.
- Interest in Callum Hudson-Odoi: Fulham, Everton, and Nottingham Forest are all interested in 22-year-old English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea.
- Tottenham’s Target: Tottenham is preparing to bid for 19-year-old Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah from FC Nordsjaelland, who is also wanted by West Ham, Burnley, and Brighton.
- Manchester City Contract Renewals: Man City is close to renewing contracts with 29-year-old Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva and 33-year-old English right-back Kyle Walker.
- Liverpool’s Waiting Game: Liverpool is awaiting the outcome of talks between Bayern Munich’s 21-year-old Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and manager Thomas Tuchel.
- Manchester United’s Plans: Man United is looking to sign a midfielder and a goalkeeper but needs to trim their squad first.
- Mason Greenwood’s Future: 21-year-old English striker Mason Greenwood is considering offers from Turkey or Italy after leaving Manchester United.
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