In March 2007, in his first home encounter against Real Madrid on a Saturday night at the Nou Camp, his last-gasp equaliser earned Barcelona a draw against the old enemy. It also completed his first Clasico hat-trick and was one of the first times we would witness the footballing phenomenon that is Messi making the difference. Nearly 13 years and 26 Clasico goals later, Messi is still making a difference but questions about his future remain.
When we are through this and live sport brings us that joy once more, the sector should be able to look back knowing that it too played its part," he said. The PFA has insisted that players will provide a contribution but has questioned the logic of a pay cut. Taking a 30% salary deduction will cost the Exchequer substantial sums.
Another quarter-final exit for Leicester - the statsChelsea have won 11 of their last 12 FA Cup matches, only losing to Manchester United in last season's fifth round in this run. Leicester have now lost each of their last five quarter-final matches in the FA Cup - with each of the last three being against Chelsea (also 2012 and 2018). Chelsea have reached the semi-final of the FA Cup for a 10th time in the 21st Century, a joint-high in this time along with Arsenal (also 10 when including 2020).
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Atlético Madrid - FC GranadaGetty Images Koke's absence from the team coincided with their woeful slide in form, in which they lost to Eibar and Real Madrid, drew 0-0 at home to struggling Leganes and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by third division side Cultural Leonesa. For the first time in his eight-year spell with Atletico, the pressure was on all-powerful coach Diego Simeone, who this week was named by French newspaper L'Equipe as the highest earning manager in European football.
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England internationals Lucy Bronze, Nikita Parris and Alex Greenwood have won the French women's title with Lyon. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the decision on Friday, with no games possible because of the coronavirus pandemic. It gives the Champions League holders and six-time European champions a 14th consecutive domestic crown. Lyon were three points clear of Paris St-Germain with six matches left, but no games have been played since March.
East Thurrock United will play against Hornchurch in the England Non premier Isthmian league. It is a match between the most draw prone team and one of the teams that have drawn less number of matches.
No chance, surely? Unai Emery may be under pressure, and Pochettino may be an upgrade, but it is difficult to see the Argentine crossing that north London battle line. Manchester United remains a good bet, but their results are as difficult to predict as the views of their hierarchy, who have kept faith with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite there being no improvement from predecessor Jose Mourinho’s time at the club.
We are backing the hosts to extend Blackburn’s troubles against top sides. With Rovers coming here on the back of a defeat, we see them going through a tough run of form. Blackburn have lost by a single goal in seven of their nine defeats this season, while 73% of Forest’s victories have come by a single goal. That has us backing a 2-1 home victory in this clash.
We know what it's like at home, we lost at Ibrox earlier in the season and it can get nervy when you have the majority of the fans on your back or demanding more. We have to play on that. Scottish Premiership team news, stats & selectorsQuiz: Rank these Celtic and Rangers managersThommo v Tam & Isa - Premiership predictionsGoldson says Christopher Jullien's winning goal, which replays suggested was offside, at Hampden still hurts.
What a hit, son, what a hit! 57': OH WHAT A GOAL! Atalanta 3-0 Valencia (Freuler scores) - Atalanta's positivity is rewarded after a wonderful curling effort from Freuler! It's 3-0, and the lead seems almost unassailable! 62': GOAL! Atalanta 4-0 Valencia (Hateboer scores) - It's four! Hans Hateboer is at it again, and slides it beyond Domenech at his near post to end a brilliant driving run.
He appeared unhappy at times this season before his dismissal, particularly over his role in transfers, he has maintained a deep affection for Tottenham and has not ruled out returning as boss in the future. You look what happened with [Zinedine] Zidane and Real Madrid. There are plenty of examples. The most important thing is that when a relationship finishes it finishes in a very good way," he said.
A takeover bid for Wigan Athletic by rugby league club Wigan Warriors has been backed by the town's council. Super League side Warriors have made contact with administrators, who are trying to find a buyer for the Latics. It's important we do everything we can to secure its future," said council leader David Molyneux. They are also supporting Wigan football club staff, who have been made redundant because of the crisis.
