Market: Blackburn win

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Looking to extend on their EFL Cup adventure on Tuesday night, Blackburn will welcome local rivals Blackpool to Ewood Park.

Starting with the hosts, enduring what was a public Championship crisis last season as they only just dragged themselves over the finishing line, Blackburn have made a string of improvements this time around. Clearly enjoying life under the guidance of new boss John Eustace and with the mood around Ewood Park at a red-hot high, the former Birmingham boss will be calling on his squad to make another statement here. Getting proceedings underway with an action-packed 4-2 victory against Derby on August 9th, the Lancashire-based outfit have rightfully receive a string of plaudits. Extending on their EFL Cup adv…

The Premier League has referred Everton to an independent commission over an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules.

It was announced by the Premier League on Friday that the Toffees are alleged to have broken the regulations during the 2021-22 season.

Everton finished only four points above the relegation zone last season as Norwich City, Watford and Burnley dropped into the Championship.

The Merseyside club are embroiled in another fight to stay in the top flight, sitting in 15th place and only two points better off than third-bottom West Ham – who have two games in hand on Sean Dyche s side.

Everton face an anxious wait to discover if they will be hit with a points deduction.

A Premier League statement said: In accordance wi…

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will experience a familiar rush heading into Sunday s clash with Manchester City, despite writing off their Premier League title chances.

Klopp has openly dismissed the possibility of the Reds contending for top spot this term, having already slipped 14 points behind leaders Arsenal and 13 adrift of champions City.

Liverpool have regularly been City s closest challengers in recent seasons, twice taking them to the final day and winning the title themselves in 2019-20.

As such, matches between the two teams have made for compelling viewing, with the championship seemingly on the line.

Yet Klopp, while acknowledging his side will not be celebrating come May, suggests the title element could still be relevant this weekend as Liver…

Mauricio Pochettino stressed the importance of not pressuring Christian Eriksen into signing a new deal at Tottenham, likening the situation to letting his dog run free in the park.

The Denmark international, who joined from Ajax in 2013, has 18 months left on his contract but is yet to come to an agreement over a renewal.

That delay has sparked speculation linking the midfielder with a move to LaLiga champions Barcelona, although Pochettino appears unconcerned that negotiations are yet to reach a conclusion.

Maybe he will sign next week or in six months, or the club and him are having different challenges and dreams, Pochettino told a media conference ahead of Sunday s clash against Manchester United at Wembley.

He s a very special person. You need to …

According to , Real Betis are making progress in their efforts to sign Marc Roca on a permanent transfer from Leeds United, with the midfielder currently playing for the La Liga side on loan.

The 27-year-old left Leeds on a temporary deal following their relegation from the Premier League last summer. Though the team currently occupies the third place in the Championship which leads to promotion playoffs, Roca apparently has no intention of playing at Elland Road again, and is keen make his stay at the Estadio Benito Villamarin a permanent arrangement. He has already instructed his agent to find a way to get it done.

Roca was a part of the Betis squad for each of the 18 La Liga games they ve played so far, starting on 16 occasions and making one appearance off the bench…

Carly Telford has backed her former England team-mate Chloe Kelly to be the Lionesses crucial player at the upcoming Women s World Cup.

Manchester City attacker Kelly scored the winner as England beat Germany to win the Women s Euros in 2022.

The 25-year-old did not make a start for Sarina Wiegman s team in last year s tournament, with all six of her appearances coming from the bench.

But ex-England and Chelsea goalkeeper Telford reckons Kelly will be an even more pivotal figure at the World Cup, which will take place across July and August in Australia and New Zealand.

For the Lionesses, she s going to be probably one of our most important players, Telford told Stats Perform. With her fitness, with her assists, hopefully with lots of goals.

She…

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham will welcome his former club LA Galaxy to Florida for the new franchise s MLS home opener.

MLS is welcoming two new teams for the 2020 season, with Inter and Nashville SC taking the league to 26 franchises.

The full schedule for the next campaign is still to be confirmed, with the 2019 season only ending on Sunday as Seattle Sounders defeated Toronto FC in the MLS Cup final.

But Inter have announced their first official home fixture, with Beckham s team to come up against Galaxy at their temporary stadium in Fort Lauderdale on March 14.

Galaxy have a statue of Beckham outside their own stadium in southern California.

One of the most influential players in and history. |

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy)

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Real Madrid have been drawn against Africa-based Melilla in the Copa del Rey s round of 32, while Barcelona will also face third-tier opposition.

Holders Barca – who crushed Sevilla 5-0 in last season s final – get their campaign started away to Cultural Leonesa, who were relegated from LaLiga2 last term.

Madrid s first-leg contest with Segunda B4 leaders Melilla will see them travel to one of Spain s two ports on the continent of Africa, though both – the other being Ceuta – are claimed by Morocco.

Arguably the standout draw for the smaller clubs left in the competition is that of fourth-tier side Sant Andreu, however, as they will play Atletico Madrid.

¡Así quedan los dieciseisavos de final!

— RFEF (@rfef)

LaLiga leaders S…

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With all eyes falling on the London Stadium this weekend, Chelsea will make the trip across the capital when they meet West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

West Ham

Starting with the hosts, while West Ham might have made major history last season as they were crowned Europa Conference League champions in Prague, the Hammers certainly came under a huge amount of Premier League scrutiny. Firmly at the heart of a relegation scrap on either side of the winter World Cup break, David Moyes’ men are desperate to find some domestic stability this time around. Opening the 2023/24 campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth last weekend, the one-time Manchester United boss will be excited to make a return to the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A…

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another milestone achievement to his decorated career by becoming the fastest player to score 50 goals in Serie A.

Ronaldo was on target twice during Monday s game 2-1 win against Lazio at the Allianz Arena, the first of which – scored from the penalty spot – ensured more history for the Portugal great.

It meant the five-time Ballon d Or winner reached his half-century in 61 outings for the Bianconeri.

Here, we take a look at Ronaldo s ongoing prolific exploits.

Quicker than Shevchenko, Ronaldo and Trezeguet

Ronaldo s fast 50 puts him ahead of some esteemed names in recent Serie A history.

Milan and Ukraine great Andriy Shevchenko got to the mark in 68 games, while his namesake and another fellow Ballon d Or…