Brazil great Rivaldo says the pressure Neymar will be under at the World Cup could work in the Selecao superstar s favour.
Brazil are aiming to win the tournament for the first time since 2002, when Rivaldo was part of the side that defeated Germany 2-0 in the final in Yokohama.
Redemption may also be on the agenda, as four years ago, on home soil, an injured Neymar was forced to watch his team humbled 7-1 by Die Mannschaft in the 2014 semi-final.
Former Barcelona and AC Milan forward Rivaldo, speaking to Omnisport at the Betfair World Cup preview night in central London, discussed the scrutiny Neymar will face in Russia.
The pressure is a good thing for Neymar. It shows the whole world is looking at you. But all the team has to play well so that goo…
Jurgen Klopp lamented Liverpool s failure to take their chances in the second leg against Real Madrid at Anfield, but admitted: We didn t lose the tie tonight we definitely lost it in Madrid .
The Reds Champions League campaign was ended by opponents from the Spanish capital for a second successive season, Madrid holding on for a 0-0 draw on Merseyside for a 3-1 aggregate triumph in the quarter-final clash.
Liverpool needed at least two goals to turn the tie around, but were unable to find a way through at home, despite creating a number of excellent opportunities particularly in the opening 45 minutes.
They attempted 13 shots from inside the box – their most in a Champions League home game without scoring since March 2006 against Benfica (20) but managed ju…
Monaco have signed striker Jean-Kevin Augustin on loan from RB Leizpig.
The former Paris Saint-Germain forward returns to Ligue 1 on a deal until the end of the season with the option of a permanent move.
I m very happy to sign for Monaco, in this ambitious project, he told the Monaco club website.
After two seasons in the Bundesliga, I m looking forward to a new start in my country, and in a championship I know well.
It s a new challenge I m keen to take up. I m really keen to show what I can bring to the squad to help them achieve the club s goals.
Augustin moved to Leipzig from PSG in 2017 for a reported €13million and enjoyed a productive first season in Germany, scoring nine goals in 25 Bundesliga games.
However, he started jus…
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Argentina international forward Julian Alvarez from River Plate in a deal worth a reported £14million ($18.8m).
Alvarez has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions but will stay with River on a loan that will last until at least July and could be extended.
He had been linked with a number of Europe s biggest clubs after scoring 24 goals in 46 games for River in all competitions during an impressive 2021.
That form saw him earn his first senior Argentina cap in June and he has gone on to feature a further five times for his national side.
City announced Alvarez s arrival on their official website on Monday, the day the attacker turned 22.
Julian is a player we have mon…
Arsenal 0-0 Villarreal (1-2 agg): Emery has the last laugh as Yellow Submarine edge into Europa Leag
Villarreal are on the verge of their first major trophy after a goalless draw with Arsenal sealed a 2-1 aggregate win and set up a Europa League final against Manchester United.
Beaten in both of their previous appearances in the Europa League semi-finals, Villarreal finally came good under three-time winner of the competition Unai Emery, who guided Arsenal to the final in 2019.
The Gunners lost to Chelsea two years ago and were denied the chance to tee up another all-English final as their former boss managed to see out the result.
It was not for a lack of trying, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hitting the post twice, though Mikel Arteta s team ultimately fell short at the penultimate hurdle.
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This season s FA Cup final is set to take place at Wembley later today (Saturday).
It will be another Manchester Derby, a clash between the club that has won six of the last seven Premier League titles, and the club that still has the most league titles in the history of the English top flight.
In terms of history, [Manchester United] is the best team in England.
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Everton are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to . The 22-year-old midfielder is on loan at Crystal Palace at the moment, having moved to the Eagles from defending European champions Chelsea in the summer of 2021.
Gallagher has made 21 appearances in the Premier League for Palace so far this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in the process. The England international midfielder has made two appearances in the FA Cup and once in the Carabao Cup for the Eagles so far this season.
Everton manager Lampard has already reportedly spoken to Chelsea about signing Gallagher in the summer of 2022. If Chelsea decide to send the youngster out on loan again for the 2022-23 season, then Lampard wants to …
Atletico Madrid battled into the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, with Koke s goal beating Liga title rivals Barcelona 1-0.
The midfielder s early volley ensured Diego Simeone s side, without injured talisman Diego Costa, beat their more-fancied visitors 1-0 on the night and 2-1 on aggregate, denying Barcelona a seventh successive appearance in the last four.
Atletico once again proved masterful at negating the threat of Lionel Messi, who failed to score for the fifth successive match against them on an electric night at the Vicente Calderon.
With the scoreline finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg at the Camp Nou, both sides knew there was everything to play for. But it was Simeone s men who held their nerve.
Atletico were dealt a huge blow when…
Bernardo Silva insisted it is better to be in Manchester City s position rather than Liverpool s after the Premier League leaders were held at Crystal Palace.
Liverpool cut the gap on Pep Guardiola s side to three points with a 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, and City could only respond with a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park on Monday.
City were twice thwarted by the frame of the goal, with Kevin De Bruyne and Joao Cancelo denied either side of the interval, but Palace battled valiantly to share the spoils.
Silva also squandered a pair of glorious chances in either half, with his touch letting him down from close range in the first before nudging wide from Jack Grealish s low cross after the break.
Liverpool play their game in hand aga…
Real Madrid are interested in signing Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge, according to . The report has claimed that former La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners Madrid are looking for young talents, and that Nunsa is on their radar.
Nusa is one of the best young forwards and has been very impressive in the Belgian league with Club Brugge. The striker has already played two matches for the Norway national football team and is a regular for Club Brugge. The 18-year-old has made four starts and one substitute appearance in the Jupiler Pro League so far this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in those games.
Madrid are at the top of the La Liga table at the moment with 15 points from five matches. Meanwhile, Club Brugge currently find themselves third in th…