Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 3, 2023, 01:05 PM ET
Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract expires, sources have told ESPN.Last month, ESPN reported that Messi was unlikely to sign a new contract with the club and sources have now said that both parties have agreed not to extend his stay at the French champions.
Sources: PSG consider fining Messi for Saudi trip
12:22 PM ET
Julien LaurensCorrespondent
Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Lionel Messi a fine for missing training on Monday to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN.First reported by French newspaper L'Equipe, PSG manager Christophe Galtier told his players that they would have two days off, Monday and Tuesday, if they beat Lorient on Sunday, but a defeat would result in the players being called in for training on Monday.
Sources: Messi to leave PSG at end of season
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 3, 2023, 01:05 PM ET
Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract expires, sources have told ESPN.Last month, ESPN reported that Messi was unlikely to sign a new contract with the club and sources have now said that both parties have agreed not to extend his stay at the French champions.
Sources: PSG consider fining Messi for Saudi trip
12:22 PM ET
Julien LaurensCorrespondent
Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Lionel Messi a fine for missing training on Monday to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN.First reported by French newspaper L'Equipe, PSG manager Christophe Galtier told his players that they would have two days off, Monday and Tuesday, if they beat Lorient on Sunday, but a defeat would result in the players being called in for training on Monday.
TEAM NEWS Liverpool will assess Sunday's matchwinner Diogo Jota, who remains hampered by a back issue sustained against West Ham last week.Manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita will miss Wednesday's rearranged fixture.Fulham pair Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream are out for the remainder of the season because of an ankle injury and broken arm respectively.
'A club in meltdown turns to the old street fighter'
By Phil McNulty Chief football writer
Last updated on .From the section Leeds United Sam Allardyce was probably resigned to never receiving another call of desperation from a club in crisis after his failure to keep West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League two years ago.It was the 68-year-old's first relegation from the top flight after never suffering the drop at Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Everton.
Leeds set to sack Gracia and in talks with Allardyce
Leeds United are set to sack manager Javi Gracia and are in talks to appoint former England boss Sam Allardyce as his replacement.Director of football Victor Orta is also set to leave the club.Leeds are 17th in the Premier League, above the relegation zone only on goal difference, with four games left this season.
'It creeps up on you' - the pain of a relegation fight
It is often suggested that some teams are "too good to go down".In reality, poor recruitment and team spirit, or terrible luck with injuries, can thrust any side into a relegation battle and set alarm bells ringing.Everton, Leicester City and West Ham are fighting for their Premier League lives, despite all having started the season with loftier aims back in August.
Liverpool v Fulham team news
TEAM NEWS Liverpool will assess Sunday's matchwinner Diogo Jota, who remains hampered by a back issue sustained against West Ham last week.Manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita will miss Wednesday's rearranged fixture.Fulham pair Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream are out for the remainder of the season because of an ankle injury and broken arm respectively.
'A club in meltdown turns to the old street fighter'
By Phil McNulty Chief football writer
Last updated on .From the section Leeds United Sam Allardyce was probably resigned to never receiving another call of desperation from a club in crisis after his failure to keep West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League two years ago.It was the 68-year-old's first relegation from the top flight after never suffering the drop at Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Everton.
Leeds set to sack Gracia and in talks with Allardyce
Leeds United are set to sack manager Javi Gracia and are in talks to appoint former England boss Sam Allardyce as his replacement.Director of football Victor Orta is also set to leave the club.Leeds are 17th in the Premier League, above the relegation zone only on goal difference, with four games left this season.
'It creeps up on you' - the pain of a relegation fight
It is often suggested that some teams are "too good to go down".In reality, poor recruitment and team spirit, or terrible luck with injuries, can thrust any side into a relegation battle and set alarm bells ringing.Everton, Leicester City and West Ham are fighting for their Premier League lives, despite all having started the season with loftier aims back in August.
Liam Hendriks expected to start minor-league rehab assignment this weekend
Liam Hendriks, looking strong and fit in the White Sox' clubhouse Tuesday, will take another big step in his recovery from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when he goes on a minor-league rehab assignment likely this weekend.Hendriks has been pitching in minor-league games in Arizona.A news conference planned for Wednesday will afford the two-time American League Reliever of the Year to speak publicly for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer.
Liverpool set sights on 30 million midfielder Jurgen Klopp likes a lot
Liverpool have been linked with the move for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches.The 25-year-old Portuguese international has had an underwhelming campaign with the French outfit and he could be sold at the end of the season.Sanches has started just five league games for PSG and just once in the Champions League.
Allegri: Juventus going through most difficult phase of the season
Juventus failed to take advantage of Lazio's loss to Inter Milan and instead of leapfrogging above them with a win, they had to come from behind away at Bologna to remain in third place, a point behind the Romans.A penalty by former player Riccardo Orsolini saw the hosts go ahead, but given a penalty to try to level the game, Arkadiusz Milik made a complete fool of himself and saw his attempt saved.
Liam Hendriks expected to start minor-league rehab assignment this weekend
Liam Hendriks, looking strong and fit in the White Sox' clubhouse Tuesday, will take another big step in his recovery from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when he goes on a minor-league rehab assignment likely this weekend.Hendriks has been pitching in minor-league games in Arizona.A news conference planned for Wednesday will afford the two-time American League Reliever of the Year to speak publicly for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer.
Liverpool set sights on 30 million midfielder Jurgen Klopp likes a lot
Liverpool have been linked with the move for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches.The 25-year-old Portuguese international has had an underwhelming campaign with the French outfit and he could be sold at the end of the season.Sanches has started just five league games for PSG and just once in the Champions League.
Allegri: Juventus going through most difficult phase of the season
Juventus failed to take advantage of Lazio's loss to Inter Milan and instead of leapfrogging above them with a win, they had to come from behind away at Bologna to remain in third place, a point behind the Romans.A penalty by former player Riccardo Orsolini saw the hosts go ahead, but given a penalty to try to level the game, Arkadiusz Milik made a complete fool of himself and saw his attempt saved.
The amount of points Chelsea need to avoid their worst PL tally
Chelsea travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal this evening, with six league games remaining let's have a look at how many points the Blues need to avoid their worst-ever Premier League tally.The West London-based side are currently 12th in the league on 39 points, which is the same total as AFC Bournemouth.
Al Nassr vs. Al Raed - Football Match Report - April 28, 2023 - ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the scoresheet on Friday, heading in the opening goal in Al Nassr's 4-0 victory over Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League.The Portuguese star struck inside four minutes, meeting a cross from the right by Sultan Al-Ghannam and heading down into the corner of the net from close range.
The amount of points Chelsea need to avoid their worst PL tally
Chelsea travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal this evening, with six league games remaining let's have a look at how many points the Blues need to avoid their worst-ever Premier League tally.The West London-based side are currently 12th in the league on 39 points, which is the same total as AFC Bournemouth.
Al Nassr vs. Al Raed - Football Match Report - April 28, 2023 - ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the scoresheet on Friday, heading in the opening goal in Al Nassr's 4-0 victory over Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League.The Portuguese star struck inside four minutes, meeting a cross from the right by Sultan Al-Ghannam and heading down into the corner of the net from close range.
Red Sox's Alex Cora Highlights Connor Wong's Offensive Approach
Connor Wong has emerged as an under-the-radar contributor for the Boston Red Sox.With just 33 big-league games in the past two seasons, Wong is working toward a greater sample size behind the plate in Boston.And during Sunday's series-clinching Red Sox win over the Cleveland Guardians, the 26-year-old did right by his campaign.
Report: Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic offered to Bayern Munich, Arsenal
According to a report from Tutto Mercato Web, the agent for Juventus striker Dusan VlahoviÄ has offered the attacker to both Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC.Interestingly, the report states that Juventus could look to spin any earnings made from a sale of VlahoviÄ into a potential acquisition of Atalanta striker Rasmus Højlund, who has also been linked to Bayern Munich.
Juventus rue missed chances in Bologna draw
It's been such a long time since Juventus has had a game that was defined by a multitude of missed chances that I had almost forgotten how it felt.It's a frustration distinctly different to what we've seen from Juve most of the season, when they play so poorly that they barely create chances to miss.
Rays relievers Jalen Beeks, Garrett Cleavinger have frustrating day
CHICAGO - Jalen Beeks didn't feel he pitched that badly in Sunday's mess of a ninth inning, in which the White Sox eventually scored seven runs and a 12-9 walkoff win, and there was something to that.Of the four hits Beeks gave up, only one - the one-out, rally-starting single by Eloy Jimenez - was considered hard hit (an exit velocity of at least 95 mph), and three came on two-strike pitches.