26/02/2023 Football
26/02/2023 Football. Plenty of football action today. The Caraboa Cup final is between Manchester United v Newcastle and Tottenham v Chelsea plays in the league.
26/02/2023 Football – Carabao Cup
- Three players, Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial, will miss Sunday’s Carabao Cup final due to injury.
- Marcus Rashford’s availability is uncertain due to an ankle problem.
- Erik ten Hag has a decision to make on his full-backs, but he is expected to go full strength as this is Manchester United’s first chance at silverware in six years.
- Casemiro is available for selection after serving a domestic ban.
- Martin Dubravka is ineligible, and Nick Pope is suspended, which means Loris Karius is set to make his first appearance for an English side since the 2018 Champions League final.
- Joelinton and Joe Willock will undergo late fitness tests, with Joelinton the more likely of the two to feature.
- Emil Krafth is a long-term absentee, but Bruno Guimaraes is back following a three-game suspension.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64693810
26/02/2023 Football – Premier League – Tottenham v Chelsea
- Hugo Lloris, Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ryan Sessegnon remain unavailable in the Tottenham physio room.
- Antonio Conte will not be in charge again this weekend, with Cristian Stellini set to take charge once more.
- Oliver Skipp, Ben Davies, and Richarlison are likely to keep their places in the starting XI, following their 2-0 victory over West Ham.
- Cesar Azpilicueta joins Armando Broja, Christian Pulisic, N’Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy on the sidelines due to concussion protocol.
- Graham Potter may make some changes to the team that lost 1-0 at home to Southampton.
- Reece James, Thiago Silva, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Kai Havertz could all be introduced to the starting lineup as Potter aims to improve Chelsea’s poor form.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64693818
26/02/2023 Football – Viaplay Cup
The Viaplay Cup final between Glasgow’s biggest football clubs, Rangers and Celtic, is set to take place at Hampden Park on Sunday, 26th February. The two sides last met in a final back in December 2019, where Celtic emerged victorious, albeit controversially, with a goal scored from an offside position. The Glasgow derby is always highly anticipated, and this time it is even more special, given that it is a cup final.
Celtic, the defending champions, are coming into this game on the back of a strong performance in the league and a comeback win in last season’s final against Hibernian. Manager Ange Postecoglou has done a commendable job since taking charge, leading Celtic to a nine-point lead in the league, with the team losing just one domestic match all season.
On the other hand, Rangers have been on a hot streak of their own, with new boss Michael Beale yet to lose a game since his appointment in December. The team has won 13 matches and drawn one in all competitions under his leadership. However, they have not won this particular trophy since March 2011.
Both teams have had notable absences in their squads due to injuries. Celtic’s top scorer, Kyogo Furuhashi, is expected to start after recovering from a shoulder injury, while midfielders Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull are on track to return. Rangers have a few injuries of their own, with midfielders John Lundstram, Malik Tillman, and Ryan Jack absent. However, John Souttar, Tom Lawrence, Steven Davis, Ridvan Yilmaz, and Filip Helander remain sidelined.
This is a significant moment for both managers, with Postecoglou aiming to lead Celtic to a clean sweep of domestic titles, while Beale looks to win his first piece of silverware as a manager. It will be the 16th time these two sides have met in a final, with Rangers winning nine of the previous tussles.
The last time these two sides met in the league, Celtic emerged as 4-0 winners at Celtic Park in early September. However, the last meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw, with Kyogo Furuhashi scoring the equalizer for Celtic.
This is set to be another exciting and closely contested match, with both teams in good form. It is sure to be a tightly fought affair, with the outcome likely to be decided by a single goal, as has been the case in most of the previous Old Firm finals.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64688959
26/02/2023 Football Gossip & News
Manchester City, currently in top form and sitting at the summit of the Premier League table, are reportedly keen to add Brighton and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to their already star-studded squad in the summer. The 24-year-old could be a valuable addition to City’s midfield and provide some much-needed depth to the side.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham seems to be gaining momentum, with sources claiming that their struggles this season will not harm their chances of signing the 19-year-old. Despite not securing Champions League qualification, Bellingham’s talent and potential could still be a major draw for Liverpool as they seek to strengthen their midfield.
Italian giants Inter Milan are also making headlines, with reports suggesting that they could demand 70-75m euros for 26-year-old Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. The midfielder’s skill and versatility would certainly make him a valuable asset to any team, but it remains to be seen if Liverpool would be willing to meet Inter’s asking price.
Inter Milan’s Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic could also be on the move this summer, with several top clubs, including Barcelona, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, reportedly interested in signing the 30-year-old. Brozovic’s experience and quality in midfield could be a major draw for these clubs as they look to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, Paris St-Germain is reportedly looking to reduce its wage bill due to UEFA financial fair play regulations, and this could mean that at least one of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Neymar could be leaving the club in the summer. These three world-class forwards have been the backbone of PSG’s success in recent years, and their potential departure could have major implications for the club and the wider footballing world.
In other transfer news, AC Milan and French striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly open to a move back to the Premier League, with several London clubs, including West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Brentford, all potential destinations for the 36-year-old. Additionally, Newcastle is said to be considering a move for Bristol City’s English midfielder Alex Scott, while Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson could be in line for a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers.
26/02/2023 Other Games
OTHER FOOTBALL – SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
12:00am UK SUN / 7:00pm ET SAT
AUSTRALIAN A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Wellington v Sydney
UK – BT Sport 3
Australia – 10play
Indonesia – beIN Sports 1
Malaysia – beIN Sports
New Zealand – Sky Sport 7
Thailand – beIN Sports 3
12:30am UK SUN / 7:30pm ET SAT
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Velez Sarsfield v Boca Juniors
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
5:00am UK / 12:00am ET
AUSTRALIAN A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Newcastle v Western United
UK – BT Sport 3
Australia – 10play
Indonesia – beIN Sports 3
New Zealand – Sky Sport 4
Thailand – beIN Sports 1
5:00am UK / 12:00am ET
KOREAN K-LEAGUE – Pohang v Daegu
UK – OneFootball
Australia – Optus Sport 1
6:55am UK / 1:55am ET
AUSTRALIAN A-LEAGUE WOMEN – Melbourne Victory v Adelaide
Australia – 10play
New Zealand – Sky Sport Select
11:30am UK / 6:30am ET
ITALIAN SERIE A FEMMINILE – Sampdoria v Roma
UK – Sky Sports Football
Indonesia – Mola TV
12:30pm UK / 7:30am ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Club Brugge v Gent
UK – Mola TV
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN 2 Africa
USA – ESPN+
1:00pm UK / 8:00am ET
ETHIOPIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – St George v Diredawa
South Africa – Supersport Variety 3
1:30pm UK / 8:30pm ET
SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP – Chippa United v Swallows
South Africa – Supersport PSL
2:00pm UK / 9:00am ET
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE – Kerala Blasters v Hyderabad
UK – OneFootball
India – Star Sports 1
3:00pm UK / 10:00am ET
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Al Duhail v Al Hilal
New Zealand – Sky Sport Pop-Up 1
4:00pm UK / 11:00am ET
CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP – Pyramids v ASC Kara
USA – beIN Sports Xtra
4:00pm UK / 11:00am ET
CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP – Real Bamako v Young Africans
South Africa – Supersport Variety 3
4:00pm UK / 11:00am ET
SCOTTISH WPL – Aberdeen v Glasgow City
UK – BBC iPlayer
5:30pm UK / 12:30pm ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Anderlecht v Standard Liege
UK – Mola TV
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN 2 Africa
USA – ESPN+
7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET
CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP – AS FAR v Future
USA – beIN Sports Xtra
7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET
CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP – Motema Pembe v Rivers
South Africa – Supersport Variety 3
7:00pm UK / 2:00pm ET
CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP – USM Alger v Gallants
South Africa – Supersport PSL
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Colon v Huracan
USA – Paramount+
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Defensa y Justicia v Atletico Tucuman
USA – Paramount+
8:30pm UK / 3:30pm ET
LIGA PORTUGAL – Porto v Gil Vicente
Indonesia – Mola TV
10:15pm UK / 5:15pm ET
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – River Plate v Arsenal
USA – Paramount+
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