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Cup Specialist Simone Inzaghi Heading Into Game Of His Life | Football News

Getting Inter Milan to Saturday's Champions League final is the latest achievement in Simone Inzaghi's understated managerial career which has highlighted his ability to perform against the odds. Inzaghi, 47, spent his playing career firmly in the shadow of his older brother Filippo, a prolific goalscorer for Italy's biggest clubs, a two-time European champion and World Cup winner. The younger Inzaghi, also a striker, played most of his career for Lazio, where he is loved by fans despite a modest goal record and a single league title won 23 years ago.However in the managerial game it is Simone who is leading the way, at the helm of one of Europe's traditional powerhouses while Filippo slogs about in the lower leagues.And now he has a chances of winning the biggest honour the club game h...
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“Like India vs Pakistan In A World Cup…”: Virat Kohli’s Big Comment On Passion, Support Involving Top Football Matches | Cricket News

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli said that Team India's big games, like India versus Pakistan clash, have the same atmosphere as a football game in the United Kingdom. Virat was there with his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma to attend the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City on Saturday. He was asked to rank the atmosphere at the Wembley Stadium with respect to the arenas that he has played cricket in. he gave a very interesting answer.In a video posted by the club on Monday, Virat said, "I have played in different places in the world. What you probably get in every football game, we get it in the premier games in cricket, like India vs Pakistan in a World Cup...that probably would be louder. But the passion that we see fans here shows how strongly they suppo...
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“Have Been To El Clasico”: Anushka Sharma Shares ‘Bragging Rights’ Over Virat Kohli. Watch | Football News

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma with Manchester City jerseys.© TwitterIndian cricket team star Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, renowned actor and the cricketer's wife, recently attended the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Wembley Stadium. The two could be seen engrossed in the game and later shared their experiences. They were asked about their experiences, and Anushka said: "This is the first time I have come to a stadium to watch Man City. I have been to one other game before. And like Virat says I have bragging rights. I have been to a El Clasico. I have been like to the big games," Anushka said.On his part, Virat said he was impressed by the atmosphere. "I have played at many places. I think the atmosphere in every football game is like that in premi...
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Manchester City Beat Manchester United 2-1 To Clinch 7th FA Cup Title | Football News

Manchester City are one game away from a historic treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's men completed a domestic double at Wembley and can become just the second side, after United in 1998/99, to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season should they beat Inter Milan to become European champions for the first time on June 10. Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history after just 12 seconds. United levelled on 33 minutes through Bruno Fernandes' penalty after Jack Grealish was harshly penalised for handball.But the City captain, in what could be his final game for the club on English soil with his contract expiring at the end of the season, volleyed home the winner ...
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Manchester City Captain Ilkay Gundogan Scores Fastest-Ever FA Cup Final Goal vs Manchester United. Watch | Football News

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan celebrates after scoring the goal in the FA Cup final.© AFPManchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history on Saturday, slamming the ball past Manchester United's David de Gea with just 13 seconds on the clock. Treble-chasing City came into the match at Wembley as firm favourites but could not have dreamed of such a start in the London sunshine. The goal beat the previous record of 25 seconds set by Everton's Louis Saha in the 2009 final against Chelsea.THAT'S UNBELIEVABLE @IlkayGuendogan with an incredible volley for @ManCity, and it's the FASTER EVER #EmiratesFACup Final goal! pic.twitter.com/x95dNx9a8w— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 3, 2023Play it on repeat #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/7icU5OL3F5—...
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Manchester City vs Manchester United, FA Cup, Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

Manchester City will be going up against Manchester United in the final round of FA Cup on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium. United are looking to complete the domestic cup double for the first time, having lifted the League Cup in February. Meanwhile, Premier League champions City can become only the second English club after United to win the top-flight title, the FA Cup and the Champions League in one season. United fans are desperate for their side to extinguish those dreams as Pep Guardiola's men look to replicate Alex Ferguson's 1999 treble heroes.When will the Manchester City vs Manchester United, FA Cup, Final match be played?The Manchester City vs Manchester United, FA Cup, Final match will be played on Sunday, June 3.Where will the Manchester City vs Manchester United, FA Cup, ...
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Manchester United Face Antony Fitness Blow Ahead Of FA Cup Final | Football News

Erik ten Hag fears Manchester United forward Antony is "unlikely" to recover from injury in time for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City. Antony was stretchered off during the first half of last week's Premier League win against Chelsea. United boss Ten Hag had hoped the Brazilian could return to face treble-chasing City in the first all-Manchester FA Cup final. But Antony has made slow progress this week and looks set to be sidelined at Wembley. "Unlikely (he will be fit)," Ten Hag told reporters on Friday. "Dos Santos (Antony) still has a chance but it's a really small chance."He didn't make the progress, so he still has a chance but unlikely he is available."Anthony Martial's injury-hit season will also end on the sidelines.The 27-year-old strained a hamstring towards the...
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“FA Cup Final Will Be Man City’s Possession vs Man Utd’s Counter Attack”: David James | Football News

With the Premier League title already wrapped, Manchester City would take on Manchester United in the FA Cup final, hoping to take another step forward in their pursuit of a treble. The Cityzens,w who are also in the UEFA Champions League final, are looking to become only the second English side to win three titles in the same season (Manchester United being the first one). If Man City succeed in doing so, the already intense Pep Guardiola vs Sir Alex Ferguson debate would fuel further.In a chat with NDTV in a select media conference, former England and Manchester City goalkeeper David James answered some critical questions ahead of the FA Cup final, sharing his views on Guardiola, Sir Alex, and more...There were doubts over Pep Guardiola implementing his style in the Premier League whe...
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Real Madrid Named Most Valuable Football Club In World, Ahead Of Manchester United | Football News

For the second time in a row Real Madrid football club is listed as the world's most valuable football club of the world, bouncing ahead of English club Manchester United, according to Forbes. The Spanish club, Real Madrid, tops the list for the second year in a row with a value of USD 6.07 billion. The club last held the top spot in 2019. According to the official website of Real Madrid, "This prestigious publication states in its report that our club achieved a 19 per cent increase in value compared to last year."Further adding, it stated, " It also highlights the revenues generated by Real Madrid as a result of its sporting successes, such as winning five of the last nine Champions League finals, and the partnership signed with Sixth Street and Legends for the exploitation of the San...
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Erling Haaland Picks Up Premier League Player And Young Player Prizes | Football News

File photo of Erling Haaland.© AFPErling Haaland became the first man to win both Premier League player and young player of the year awards in the same season on Saturday. The 22-year-old has taken just 35 appearances to set a new Premier League record of 36 goals in a single season to help Manchester City retain the title. "I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season - thank you to everyone who voted for me," said Haaland in a City statement."It has been an incredible first season in the Premier League and lifting the trophy last weekend in front of our fans at the Etihad was a very special moment for me."The Norwegian, who was also named the football writers' player of the year this week, has scored 52 goals in all competitions as City close in ...