RAPHAËL VARANE WANTS TO LEAVE MANCHESTER UNITED

 According to Florian Plettenberg, Raphaël Varane (30) would like to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The former France international is hoping that the Premier League club will give him the green light and allow him to leave in the winter window.

The 30-year-old is said to be unhappy with his current situation at Old Trafford. Following an injury which kept him out for a month at the start of the season, the former Real Madrid defender has seen his minutes at United limited. Varane has only seen 116 minutes of action under Ten Hag since he returned from injury in late September.

Florian Plettenberg reported that Bayern Munich are considering a winter move for the World Cup winner. However, as things stand, the Bundesliga champions are yet to make any advances to the Frenchman’s entourage. Manchester United have set a price tag of between €20m – €30m for the centre-back and are not willing to entertain loan moves for Varane in the January transfer window.

GFFN | Liam Wraith

Source: https://onefootball.com/en/news/raphaeal-varane-wants-to-leave-manchester-united-38609014

REAL MADRID STUNNED IN UWCL; CHELSEA CRUISE; BAYERN BEAT PSG; ROMA WIN

 The second round of Women’s Champions League group games concluded on Thursday with several big-hitters in action.

Here’s what went down.

BK Hacken Women - 02

Real Madrid Women - 01

Scorers: Kafaji 59′, Kosola 76′; Bruun 9′

Real Madrid are still seeking their first Group D win of the season after being downed by Häcken.

Signe Bruun had opened the scoring for the visitors by reacting quickest after Jennifer Falk tipped Ivana Sanz’s long-range attempt onto the post.

But Las Blancas were pulled level right before the hour mark when Rosa Kafaji pounced on a loose ball to rifle home from inside the area.

The hosts completed their comeback in the final 15 minutes as Katariina Kosola produced a curling effort from Kafaji’s pass to deliver a famous victory.

It means Alberto Toril’s side sit third in the group with just one point from their opening two fixtures while their hosts are comfortably top with six.

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BRAZIL 'COULD FACE POINTS DEDUCTION' FOR ARGENTINA BRAWL BECAUSE OF FIFA RULE

 

Highlights

• The brawl during the Brazil vs. Argentina match may result in a points deduction for Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers, as per FIFA's Disciplinary Code.

• Lionel Messi and other players expressed concern for the safety of families in the stands during the incident, emphasizing the potential for tragedy.
• A points deduction could severely impact Brazil's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, as they are currently in sixth place and struggling for form

The brawl that broke out inside the Maracana stadium during Brazil's match against Argentina could have massive aftershocks for the home side. According to reports, one FIFA rule means that Brazil could face a potential points deduction because of the incident.

The two nations renewed their feisty affair in a recent World Cup qualifying match, which saw Lionel Messi clash with Rodrygo. Argentina would eventually run out 1-0 victors, thanks to a goal in the 63rd minute from former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi, which handed Brazil a first defeat in a World Cup qualifying match at home.

However, the main headline news from the game came from an incident which occurred before the match even kicked off. There was chaos in the stands of the stadium as tempers flared between both sets of fans, with Emiliano Martinez and other players intervening as the police stepped in. The match was postponed for almost 30 minutes as Lionel Messi led the visiting squad from the field

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Source : https://onefootball.com/en/news/brazil-could-face-points-deduction-for-argentina-brawl-because-of-fifa-rule-38608088

EURO 2024 PLAY-OFF DRAW IN FULL: WALES TO HOST FINLAND IN SEMI-FINAL CLASH

 Wales are having to go through the play-off route in a bid to qualify for Euro 2024 next summer

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Wales will host Finland in a home semi-final in the Euro 2024 play-offs next year.

The match will take place at the Cardiff City Stadium on March 21, with the winners of the one-legged clash heading through to the final in Path A.

If Wales were to get past Finland, then Rob Page's side would also have crucial home advantage against either Poland or Estonia for a place at the tournament in Germany next summer.

Poland will entertain Estonia in their semi-final, while in Path B Ukraine have been handed a trip to face Bosnia and Herzegovina after being beaten to the runner-up spot behind England in qualifying Group C by Italy following a goalless draw in Leverkusen on Monday night.

Israel host Iceland, with the winners of that tie travelling to play either Bosnia and Herzegovina or Ukraine in the Path B final.

In Path C, Georgia are at home to Luxembourg, while 2004 winners Greece host Kazakhstan.

Georgia or Luxembourg will then have home advantage against either Greece or Kazakhstan in the final.

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Source: https://onefootball.com/en/news/euro-2024-play-off-draw-in-full-wales-to-host-finland-in-semi-final-clash-38606890

REAL MADRID VETERAN SUPERSTAR WANTED BY SAUDI ARABIAN GIANTS AL HILAL

 The 2023-24 season has served to remind Real Madrid that every beautiful story must end. Luka Modric and Toni Kroos no longer enjoy the same playing time at the club, and it is clear that the manager sees the transition to a younger generation to be vital.

Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, and Federico Valverde have thus taken up the reins in the middle of the park. While Kroos’ situation remains uncertain, it appears certain that Modric will leave the club at the end of the season.

The magician’s next stage

At 38 years of age, the Croatian wizard continues to impress and pull the strings in the middle of the park for Real Madrid.

El Clasico was one such prime example, for the game turned on its head after Modric entered the field in the second half.

According to reports from Jose Felix Diaz on SBA Sport, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia are interested in signing Luka Modric.

The Saudi Pro League leaders already boast names like Malcom, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Neymar Jr, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Ruben Neves in their ranks.

Needless to say, it is a proposal that will be difficult for Modric to reject.

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HAS WORLD CUP WINNER LIONEL SCALONI QUIT AS ARGENTINA MANAGER?

 Even before Argentina's World Cup win at the end of 2022, Lionel Scaloni's stock was sky-high with the public, who had dubbed their side 'La Scaloneta', and his players.

"If it's ten in the morning and Scaloni tells us good night, then it's night for us too," Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo de Paul revealed ahead of the global tournament.

As the reigning champion of South America and the world, Scaloni pushed his peak even higher by overseeing Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Maracana, becoming the first ever opposition coach to inflict a home defeat on the Selecao in a World Cup qualifier.

Yet, a night that began with desperately troubling crowd problems ended with Scaloni's future as Argentina manager up in the air.

Here's everything you need to know about a resignation that the entirety of Argentina doesn't want to accept.

What has Lionel Scaloni said about quitting as Argentina manager?

Lionel Scaloni put his own future in doubt / Buda Mendes/GettyImages

In the aftermath of a historic victory, Scaloni uncorked his inner thoughts. "Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well," the 45-year-old said at the end of his post-match press conference, leaving no time for any follow-up questions.

"I need to stop the ball and start thinking, I have a lot of things to think about during this time. It's not goodbye or anything, but I need to think because the bar is very high and it's complicated to keep going and it's complicated to keep winning."

Scaloni added: "These guys are making it difficult, so I need to think about it for a while. I will talk to the AFA president and the players afterwards."

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Source : https://onefootball.com/en/news/has-world-cup-winner-lionel-scaloni-quit-as-argentina-manager-38604680

BARCELONA SEAL UWCL COMEBACK; BENFICA OFF THE MARK; LYON, BRANN WIN

 The Women’s Champions League resumed on Tuesday with eight teams in group-stage action.

Here’s what went down.

Barcelona blitz comeback over Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt Women : 01 

Barcelona Women : 03

Scorers: Freigang 42′; Paralluelo 48′, 63′, Caldentey 59′

Barcelona produced a second-half blitz to record a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Laura Freigang handed the hosts a late first-half lead when she rose to meet Verena Hanshaw’s floated delivery into the middle.

But Salma Paralluelo drew the reigning champions level just three minutes after the interval by sliding home Ona Battle’s cutback from the left.

The Blaugrana completed their comeback barely when Mariona Caldentey pounced on Ingrid Syrstad Engen’s tee-up with a close-range finish.

Paralluelo later racked up a brace by producing a carbon copy of Caldentey’s effort after Aitana Bonmatí had fed her inside the penalty area.

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Source : https://onefootball.com/en/news/barcelona-seal-uwcl-comeback-benfica-off-the-mark-lyon-brann-win-38604655