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Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Montiel ends frenzied final in shootout after Mbappe hat-trick

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Lionel Messi of Argentina and team celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium...

Argentina found themselves just 10 minutes from glory. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds to equalise. Lionel Messi made it 3-2 in extra-time, yet his club teammate completed his hat-trick from the spot during a frantic finish. Into a penalty shootout they went and Sevilla fullback Gonzalo Montiel had the final say: sending Hugo Lloris the wrong way, finishing a remarkable World Cup Final with a dramatic win over the defending champions last night. Continue reading “Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Montiel ends frenzied final in shootout after Mbappe hat-trick” →

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France 2-1 England: Giroud the matchwinner as Kane’s penalty miss sends Southgate’s men out

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Olivier Giroud of France celebrates scoring the winning goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at...

For all the talk of focusing on defending against the brilliance of Kylian Mbappe, it was France’s all-time top goalscorer Olivier Giroud – who spent nine years playing in England’s top-tier – delivering the final blow as Gareth Southgate’s men showed spirit but ultimately crashed out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage with a jarring 2-1 defeat by the defending champions. Continue reading “France 2-1 England: Giroud the matchwinner as Kane’s penalty miss sends Southgate’s men out” →

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Spain 1-2 France: Les Bleus seal Nations League title the hard way after nailbiting finish

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Hugo Lloris of France lifts The UEFA Nations League Trophy following their team's victory in the UEFA Nations League 2021 Final match between Spain...

World champions France recovered from another deficit, for the second time in four days, to be crowned the 2021 UEFA Nations League champions with a 2-1 win over Euro 2020 semi-finalists Spain. Just like their comeback win over Belgium, goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe saw them storm ahead in a frenetic second-half packed with chances for both sides.  Continue reading “Spain 1-2 France: Les Bleus seal Nations League title the hard way after nailbiting finish” →

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Bayern’s German monopoly continues, but don’t begrudge Julian Nagelsmann

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Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on December...

Football’s worst kept secret is out: the Bundesliga’s perennial champions Bayern Munich have announced RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann will succeed Hansi Flick as their new manager this summer, agreeing terms for a lucrative five-year deal. However, sceptics shouldn’t be so quick to begrudge a highly-rated boss joining his fiercest competitors, being Bavarian-born after all.
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RB Leipzig 2-1 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Nagelsmann’s men complete frantic comeback

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RB Leipzig players celebrate after Emil Forsberg's second-half penalty against PSG

It was a classic tale of two halves at the Red Bull Arena, as RB Leipzig displayed guile and determination to overturn a precarious deficit, beating PSG 2-1 to make Group H an even more intriguing story in this season’s Champions League. Who struggled while others excelled on an evening where last year’s finalists were left with nine men by full-time? Read on for more… Continue reading “RB Leipzig 2-1 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Nagelsmann’s men complete frantic comeback” →

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UCL MD2 Group Stage Previews #2: Man Utd vs RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund vs Zenit

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Bundesliga | Angelino double fires RB Leipzig to comfortable win over Istanbul Basaksehir

A look ahead to two intriguing Champions League group stage fixtures taking place tonight, as Manchester United hope for a continuation of their memorable night in Paris when entertaining last season’s semi-finalists RB Leipzig. By contrast, Leipzig’s Bundesliga counterparts Borussia Dortmund target a defiant response after their MD1 defeat with a positive result against Zenit. Continue reading “UCL MD2 Group Stage Previews #2: Man Utd vs RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund vs Zenit” →

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RB Leipzig 0-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Parisians cruise into Champions League Final

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di Maria was key on his return against RB Leipzig, with a goal and two assists in their UCL semi-final win

Goals from Marquinhos, Angel di Maria and Juan Bernat helped PSG reach their first Champions League Final with a comfortable 3-0 win against a frustrating RB Leipzig display. What were five talking points as Thomas Tuchel’s men eased to a comprehensive semi-final victory here? Continue reading “RB Leipzig 0-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Parisians cruise into Champions League Final” →

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FC Köln 2-4 RB Leipzig: Nagelsmann’s men show too much class in six-goal thriller

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Cologne 2-4 RB Leipzig: Werner on target in return to winning ways

After dropping points against Hertha last Wednesday, Julian Nagelsmann’s side returned to winning ways against Koln while again proving why they’re such a deadly attacking force. Goals from Patrik Schick, Christopher Nkunku, Timo Werner and Dani Olmo’s first Bundesliga strike were enough in a frenetic affair.

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Dayot Upamecano urged to stay at Leipzig, by Germany legend Lothar Matthäus

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RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano should show patience by staying with Julian Nagelsmann’s side for another season or two, according to Bayern legend Lothar Matthäus.

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Shopping for reinforcements: RB Leipzig interested in PSG’s Kouassi, Sarr at Nice

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Im zweiten Anlauf: Sarr in die Bundesliga?

As speculation suggests Dayot Upamecano is close to the exit door this summer, RB Leipzig are already targeting ready-made replacements for their star centre-back, with PSG teenager Tanguy Kouassi and Nice defender Malang Sarr at the top. Continue reading “Shopping for reinforcements: RB Leipzig interested in PSG’s Kouassi, Sarr at Nice” →

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Analysis: 5 Bundesliga players that would improve Barcelona

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La Liga champions Barcelona appear to always be on the lookout for fresh acquisitions, quality players that can provide world-class ability on a consistent basis. After all, their domestic achievements in recent seasons have been somewhat overlooked by rivals Real Madrid and Los Blancos’ Champions League dominance – which is widely regarded as a more impressive feat. 

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