The Ultimate Pep Guardiola Quiz: 30 tough questions to test your knowledge of a tactical genius
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Can you name the player with the most PL appearances for every 2023-24 club?
We'd be surprised if you got 100%. The post Can you name the player with the most PL appearances for every 2023-24 club? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Dutch manager in Premier League history?
Dutch coaches have a mixed record in English football. The post Can you name every Dutch manager in Premier League history? appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking how well each Premier League mascot would do in a Royal Rumble
Get ready to go on a weird and wonderful adventure starring some very hyped-up mascots. The post Ranking how well each Premier League mascot would do in a Royal Rumble appeared first on Planet Football .
Xavi to remain Barcelona coach, club tells AFP
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season due to the cruel and unpleasant nature of the job. Spanish media reported that the 44-year-old, who had signed a contract extension until 2025 last autumn, decided on his dramatic change of mind after a day of meetings with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco. Xavi's decision comes just a week after Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals by Paris Saint-Germain. On Sunday, the defending champions fell 11 points behind Real Madrid in La Liga's title race following a 3-2 Clasico defeat to their bitter rivals. Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi said he felt liberated when he made his decision to stand down. He had repeatedly said the job was his dream but admitted the pressure of the role eventually proved too much. You are made to feel every day that you are not good enough, he said after a shock 5-3 home loss to Villarreal. It happened to all the coaches: Pep (Guardiola) told me, it happened to (Ernesto) Valverde, I saw Luis Enrique suffer. He added: You often feel there is lack of respect, you feel that your work is not appreciated. It wears you down in terms of health, of mental health, your mood, your emotional state. I am a positive guy but the energy goes down, down, down, until the point at which you say: it makes no sense. It makes no sense to continue. Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona coach at end of season Barcelona, who have struggled with financial issues in recent seasons, appointed Xavi as boss in November 2021 and he helped turn their fortunes around, lifting the league title last term. But this season they were also thrashed 4-1 by Real in the Spanish Super Cup and were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao. The announcement liberated me on a personal level, he said in January. From June 30 I will not continue as Barca coach ... as a Barca fan, I think the club needs a change of dynamic. Since Xavi announced his intention to leave at the end of the season there had been a lack of experienced coaches linked with the job. Only former defender Rafael Marquez, who currently manages the Barcelona B team, had been regarded as a serious contender. Ex-Germany coach Hansi Flick and Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi were also linked. Despite Barcelona's indifferent season, there are signs of hope for the club's future well-being with the emergence of 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, 17, and 20-year-old Fermin Lopez.
Can you name every Barcelona manager since 2000?
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Monaco Beat Lille 1-0 to Make PSG Wait For Ligue 1 Title
Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice as PSG eased to a 4-1 victory at Lorient earlier
Liverpool trail Arsenal by three points with four matches remaining and are just one point clear of City, who have two games in hand.
Advantage Mumbai: Chhangte nets two late goals to stun Goa in semis
CHENNAI: FC Goa were following the script to the T. Boris Singh Thangjam had scored the opening to hand them the lead against Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the ISL semifinals at Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Brandon Fernandes then scored within 10 minutes of the second-half to put them in command. It was a dream scenario for the home team. Just when it seemed like Goa would walk with a handy lead going into the second leg, drama ensued. Lallianzuala Chhangte sparked that with a goal in the final minute of regulation time for Mumbai City. Within seconds, they were on level terms, thanks to Vikram Pratap Singhs strike. However, the home sides pain was far from over. In what can be termed a mad spell, Chhangte stepped up once again in the 96th minute to find the unlikely winning goal. Mumbai had pulled off a miracle to win 3-2. From Goas point of view, this was a huge blow. Relinquishing a two-goal lead, that too, within a minute. Boris opened the floodgates in the 16th minute by tapping in a straightforward square delivery by attacking midfielder Mohammed Yasir. Receiving a long ball on the left flank, Yasir sprinted into the box and sliced in a low cross that was converted into a goal by Boris. Earlier, Mumbai defender Akash Mishra picked up a knock and had to be replaced with Valpuia in the 13th minute of the match. Goas second goal in the 56th minute was when Fernandes broke free with the ball and deposited it into the top corner of the net. When it all looked Goa would cross the line comfortably, Chhangte struck. With the return leg set to be held in Mumbai, this result is a big boost for Chhangte & Co. In the first semifinal on Tuesday, Odisha beat Mohun Bagan 2-1.
Bruno Fernandes Stars as Manchester United Beat Sheffield 4-2
Erik ten Hag's side twice trailed to the Premier League's bottom club at Old Trafford before Fernandes came to his beleaguered manager's aid in the second half.
Liverpool's Premier League Hopes in Ruins After 0-2 Defeat to Everton in Merseyside Derby
Defeat leaves Jurgen Klopp's men still three points adrift of leaders Arsenal and only one point in front of defending champions Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
Xavi Set to Remain Barcelona Coach in a Dramatic U-turn
Xavi had announced is January he plans to quit as Barcelona coach changed his mind after a day of meetings with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco.
Can you name every Liverpool manager of the post-war era?
There are 14 answers to get. The post Can you name every Liverpool manager of the post-war era? appeared first on Planet Football .
8 forgotten ballers we cant believe are now playing in the 2. Bundesliga
There are some serious ballers in here. The post 8 forgotten ballers we cant believe are now playing in the 2. Bundesliga appeared first on Planet Football .
9 quotes on Liverpool target Arne Slot: One of the best managers Ive ever seen
His players seem to love working under him. The post 9 quotes on Liverpool target Arne Slot: One of the best managers Ive ever seen appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the clubs these 20 former Newcastle stars are playing for in 2024?
An eclectic mix of destinations around the world. The post Can you name the clubs these 20 former Newcastle stars are playing for in 2024? appeared first on Planet Football .
Where are they now? Jose Mourinhos first 11 signings as Roma manager
A textbook Mourinho stint... The post Where are they now? Jose Mourinhos first 11 signings as Roma manager appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to be sent off in a PL Merseyside derby?
More red cards than any other Premier League fixture. The post Can you name every player to be sent off in a PL Merseyside derby? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to score in the Merseyside derby since 2010?
Liverpool players dominate this list. The post Can you name every player to score in the Merseyside derby since 2010? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name all 12 clubs Andy Cole played for in his career?
One of the Premier League's greatest strikers. The post Can you name all 12 clubs Andy Cole played for in his career? appeared first on Planet Football .
Langam Chaoba Devi Set to be India Women National Football Team Coach
Langam Chaoba Devi is the only female coach from the north-east region to have an AFC 'A' License coaching badge.
The shocking Premier League table since Chelsea sacked Thomas Tuchel
It's not been a great few years for Chelsea. The post The shocking Premier League table since Chelsea sacked Thomas Tuchel appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Man Utd club captain of the Premier League era?
United have had some terrific leaders. The post Can you name every Man Utd club captain of the Premier League era? appeared first on Planet Football .
Arsenals 5 most significantly improved players in 2023-24: Havertz, Jorginho
Can they go all the way? The post Arsenals 5 most significantly improved players in 2023-24: Havertz, Jorginho appeared first on Planet Football .
Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2020 according to GOAL
It's the time of year when GOAL releases its NXGN list of 50 wonderkids they expect to dominate the future of football. The post Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2020 according to GOAL appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name Arsenals 30 biggest Premier League victories?
Arsenal have enjoyed some thumping scorelines. The post Can you name Arsenals 30 biggest Premier League victories? appeared first on Planet Football .
Sportword: Play daily football word game on Planet Sport
Play Planet Football's answer to Wordle. The post Sportword: Play daily football word game on Planet Sport appeared first on Planet Football .
Arkadiusz Milik Fires Juventus Into Italian Cup Final
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri brought on forwards Timothy Weah and Arkadiusz Milik with the clock ticking down and both were involved as the double change paid immediate dividends.
Roy, Carlos help Odisha outplay Mohun Bagan
BHUBANESWAR: Local favourites Odisha FC remained unbeaten at home, coming back from behind to edge out Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) 2-1 in the first leg of the Indian Super League semifinal here on Tuesday. At the Kalinga Stadium as the day heat merged into the night, a determined looking Odisha FC went about their chores with earnestness. Mohun Bagan, coming from their maiden League Shield triumph last week, looked confident and did not give much room to the home team to weave their magic. The two teams remained equal in the previous two meetings in the league stage (2-2 and 0-0) this season as well. Spirited MBCG put forward their best foot forward and got an early lead in the third minute itself. The goal was scored through a free-header by Manvir. Not bogged down by pressure, the home team started dominating. The 11th minute corner kick was taken by Ahmed Jahouh and Delgado who was unmarked who found the net with a crisp shot. Roy Krishna became Odisha FCs highest goal-scorer in a single season after scoring his sides second goal in the 39th minute. The first-half ended with 2-1 in favour of the home team. The second half was full of action. In the 67th minute the MBSG came down to 10 players as Sadiku was red carded. Similarly, in the 72nd minute Odisha FC also came down to 10 players as Carlos Delgado was sent off. The semifinal Leg 2 match is on April 28.
Arsenal Thrash Chelsea 5-0 to Open up Premier League Lead
Next up for Arsenal is what appears their toughest hurdle remaining away to Tottenham in Sunday's north London derby.
The top 10 goalscorers in world football in 2024: Liverpool target level with Mbappe
Your mate who's scored 97 goals in your regional pub league since the new yeardoesn't count. The post The top 10 goalscorers in world football in 2024: Liverpool target level with Mbappe appeared first on Planet Football .
The incredible Premier League table since Aston Villa appointed Unai Emery
What a job he's doing at Villa Park. The post The incredible Premier League table since Aston Villa appointed Unai Emery appeared first on Planet Football .
Hojlund was asked by SKy Sports to pick a club legend with whom he would like to play up front, following United's win against Coventry City in the FA Cup.
ISL Final to be Played At Home Ground of Top-Ranked Team in League
Kolkata, Mumbai and Goa are therefore in contention to host the ISL final. Tickets for the match will go on sale once the venue is confirmed.
Can you name which clubs these 20 USMNT stars are playing for in 2024?
Some of these are easy. Others are not. The post Can you name which clubs these 20 USMNT stars are playing for in 2024? appeared first on Planet Football .
The 2023-24 Premier League table if you got an extra point for a clean sheet
What if defence really was the single most important thing, and you got an extra point for every clean sheet you kept? The post The 2023-24 Premier League table if you got an extra point for a clean sheet appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to play for Arsenal and Chelsea in the PL?
Fourteen players to get here. The post Can you name every player to play for Arsenal and Chelsea in the PL? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name Southamptons top 30 goalscorers in Premier League history?
A few brilliant players pop up here. The post Can you name Southamptons top 30 goalscorers in Premier League history? appeared first on Planet Football .
Where are they now? Every EFL Young Player of the Year from the 2010s
The Football League is a hotbed for nurturing young talent. The post Where are they now? Every EFL Young Player of the Year from the 2010s appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to score 20 goals or more for England?
A roll call of the great and good. The post Can you name every player to score 20 goals or more for England? appeared first on Planet Football .
Man Utds match-going academy captain is a midfield machine ready to restore the feeling
He follows them home and away. The post Man Utds match-going academy captain is a midfield machine ready to restore the feeling appeared first on Planet Football .
Nottingham Forest Call for Release of VAR Audio as FA Probe Referee Blasts
PGMOL have been pressured into releasing audio recordings of controversial incidents earlier in the season.
Can you name every club thats won the Serie A title?
This is incredibly difficult. The post Can you name every club thats won the Serie A title? appeared first on Planet Football .
Inter Milan Seal Serie A Title After Beating AC Milan 2-1 in Thrilling Derby
Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram gave Inter a 17-point advantage over closest challengers Milan and secured their 20th league crown with five matches of the season remaining.
Seven brilliant (and terrible) managers that have rejected the Liverpool job
Huge 'what if?' moments in Liverpool history. The post Seven brilliant (and terrible) managers that have rejected the Liverpool job appeared first on Planet Football .
Without goal-line technology in Spain, officials used VAR to try and confirm if the ball had crossed the line but could not be certain it had and so play continued with the score level at 1-1.
11 forgotten ballers we cant believe are now playing in Greece: Sidibe, Jovetic, Schneiderlin
A popular destination for nomadic footballers. The post 11 forgotten ballers we cant believe are now playing in Greece: Sidibe, Jovetic, Schneiderlin appeared first on Planet Football .
Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2019 according to GOAL
Quite often, GOAL's predictions come true and their wunderkinden fullfil their potential - but some of them do not. The post Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2019 according to GOAL appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the 20 Nigerian players with the most Premier League appearances?
Lots of Nigerians have made an impact. The post Can you name the 20 Nigerian players with the most Premier League appearances? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the clubs these 20 former Leeds United stars are playing for in 2024?
A lot of players have come and gone at Elland Road. The post Can you name the clubs these 20 former Leeds United stars are playing for in 2024? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player nominated for the 2007 Ballon dOr award?
Much more frustrating than we anticipated. The post Can you name every player nominated for the 2007 Ballon dOr award? appeared first on Planet Football .
Ranking every big six club by their number of trophyless seasons since 2010
No prizes for guessing who tops this list. The post Ranking every big six club by their number of trophyless seasons since 2010 appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every German player to ever appear for Arsenal?
There have only been 12, but this is still tough. The post Can you name every German player to ever appear for Arsenal? appeared first on Planet Football .
Bellingham snatches Madrid dramatic Clasico win over Barcelona
MADRID, SPAIN: Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to take them 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with six matches remaining. Los Blancos twice came from behind with Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez netting to level Andreas Christensen and Fermin Lopez strikes, before Bellingham rammed home the winner in stoppage time to virtually guarantee his team the title. Barcelona, second, bounced back with a strong performance after their Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain but their last stand was demolished by Bellingham. Madrid showed the same grit to stay in the match as they did midweek against Manchester City on the way to the final four in Europe, before Bellingham's knock-out blow left the Santiago Bernabeu crowd delighted. The England international, Madrid's top scorer with 21 goals across all competitions, netted twice in Madrid's Clasico win over Barcelona in October and is shining in his first season in Spain. We had a great night with our fans, something we all deserved, we took a huge step towards La Liga, Vazquez, key in all three Madrid goals, told Real Madrid TV. We've had a very good season, we're on a very good path, now we just have to polish it off and we'll go for everything. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made three changes from the side that beat City, with Eduardo Camavinga moving to left-back to replace Ferland Mendy, while Luka Modric started in midfield. Madrid's penalty-saving hero against City, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, made an early mistake to hand Barcelona the lead. The Ukrainian strayed from his line to try and deal with a corner but got nowhere near the ball and Christensen nodded into the empty net. However Madrid were quickly level through Vinicius, who fired over a fine chance before levelling from the spot. The sensational Vazquez escaped Joao Cancelo far too easily and was tripped in the area by 17-year-old Barca centre-back Pau Cubarsi. Vinicius rolled home from the spot for his 19th goal of the season across all competitions. Barcelona were not deterred and made inroads down their right flank with Lamine Yamal giving Camavinga a torrid time. - 'Disgrace' - The 16-year-old starlet thought he had struck with a clever flick from a corner but Lunin pushed the ball to safety, with Barcelona arguing it had already crossed the line. La Liga does not contract goal-line technology and using VAR the officials could not confirm the ball had completely entered the goal, so the Catalans were left frustrated. We deserved much more given the way we played but there's not much we can do, said Xavi. (Not having goal-line technology) is a disgrace. Yamal appealed for a penalty minutes later when Camavinga clipped him in the area but the referee waved their cries away. Raphinha and Ilkay Gundogan both sent free-kicks narrowly off-target, with Barcelona only having converted one since Lionel Messi departed in 2021. Barcelona were dealt a blow on the stroke of half-time when midfielder Frenkie de Jong was taken off on a stretcher after hurting his ankle in a challenge by Fede Valverde. Xavi also brought Lopez on for Christensen at half-time and it paid dividends for the coach after a slower start to the second half. The midfielder was in the right place at the right time to finish after 69 minutes when Lunin could only parry Yamal's low effort back into danger. However Madrid, seeking a fifth league and Champions League double, swiftly struck back when Vinicius crossed to the back post and Vazquez arrived to finish having lost his marker Cancelo. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen made a brilliant save to thwart Vinicius at his near post as the forward sprinted through on goal with Madrid looking to strike and virtually wrap up their La Liga title. Bellingham dealt the killer blow, despite largely being kept quiet by the Catalans until he appeared to emphatically decide the match in stoppage time from Vazquez's cross. We fight until the end and we never accept we're beaten, Vazquez added.
Can you name every British player to score in El Clasico since 1970?
Nine players have scored in the fixture. The post Can you name every British player to score in El Clasico since 1970? appeared first on Planet Football .
Manchester United Edge Coventry on Penalties to Set up Manchester City in FA Cup Final
Erik ten Hag's men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 following extra time.
Jude Bellingham Snatches Real Madrid Dramatic Clasico Win over Barcelona
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed the England midfielder's decisive intervention to take Los Blancos to the brink of the Spanish title.
FA Cup: Manchester United Beat Coventry City on Penalties After Thrilling 3-3 Tie to Make Finals
Erik ten Hag's men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 after extra-time.
Bayern Munich To Honour Franz Beckenbauer With Statue Outside Allianz Arena
'Der Kaiser's' statue will sit alongside that of former teammate and Bayern striker Gerd Mueller, which was unveiled in September.
The ultimate El Clasico quiz: 30 tough questions on Real Madrid & Barcelonas red-hot rivalry
We'll be very impressed if you can get 25 or above here. The post The ultimate El Clasico quiz: 30 tough questions on Real Madrid & Barcelonas red-hot rivalry appeared first on Planet Football .
7 forgotten ballers you had no idea are now playing in Mexico: Rondon, Chicharito
One of the best leagues outside of Europe. The post 7 forgotten ballers you had no idea are now playing in Mexico: Rondon, Chicharito appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the top 20 Portuguese goalscorers in Premier League history?
This is tough. The post Can you name the top 20 Portuguese goalscorers in Premier League history? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to score in El Clasico in the 2010s?
No prizes for guessing the top two. The post Can you name every player to score in El Clasico in the 2010s? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the clubs these 20 former Tottenham stars are playing for in 2024?
A lot of players came and went at Spurs in the early 2010s, huh? The post Can you name the clubs these 20 former Tottenham stars are playing for in 2024? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player Jurgen Klopp has used in the Premier League?
Let's face it, you ain't getting 100%. The post Can you name every player Jurgen Klopp has used in the Premier League? appeared first on Planet Football .
7 of the best insults in the history of El Clasico: Messi, Mourinho, Varane
This is always a fiery encounter. The post 7 of the best insults in the history of El Clasico: Messi, Mourinho, Varane appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every South American to play for Man Utd in the PL?
Twenty-four names to get here. The post Can you name every South American to play for Man Utd in the PL? appeared first on Planet Football .
Were delighted to announce that Lionel Messi has fried our brains yet again
Another MLS masterclass from the little genius. The post Were delighted to announce that Lionel Messi has fried our brains yet again appeared first on Planet Football .
Where are they now? Erik ten Hags first 15 signings as Ajax manager
Ten Hag was a success with the Eredivisie giants. The post Where are they now? Erik ten Hags first 15 signings as Ajax manager appeared first on Planet Football .
FC Goa set up semifinal date with Mumbai City
FATORDA: The ISL season is over for Chennaiyin FC after they suffered 1-2 defeat against FC Goa in a playoff encounter at the Fatorda Stadium, here on Saturday. Noah Sadaoui and Brandon Fernandes scored for FC Goa and they will now go on to face Mumbai City FC across two legs in the semifinals. Goa have been one of the best attacking teams in the league and were third-highest scorers during the league phase. Their attacking nous was evident on the day as they took a two-goal lead against Chennaiyin. Whilst their first goal by Noah was a product of a proper team effort, the other one by Brandon was a sensational solo strike. Serbian Lazar Cirkovic reduced the lead within four minutes but FC Goa managed to hold on to the slender lead in the second-half.
Thomas Mueller Bags Brace, Harry Kane Hits 33rd Goal as Bayern Munich Thump Union Berlin
Just a week after Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen broke Bayern's 11-year title run, the visitors were dominant and clinical in the German capital.
'Back to Business' Arsenal Grind Out Wolves Win to Go Top
Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard struck at the end of each half to take the Gunners one point clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
Messi Double Keeps Miami on Top in Major League Soccer
Miami suffered an early setback when their defender Franco Negri deflected a corner from Daniel Lovitz into his own net in just the second minute of the game at Chase Stadium.
