Like Daniel Radcliffe, Bart Simpson and Baby Spice, Theo Walcott will always be young to us. He just lives his life outside of time. That's how it seems, anyway. The truth is the Everton forward is actually the other side of 30. We know that because his birthday last year brought with it the long-awaited punchline of a joke made years ago on Peep Show. View more on twitterView more on twitterBut - as he tells Peter Crouch, Tom Fordyce and Chris Stark on this week's That Peter Crouch Podcast - he's "been around forever".
Infantino has not yet gone into further details and some may question his credentials in this matter: as FIFA president he has increased the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams and, in a previous role as UEFA general secretary, oversaw growing financial inequality in European football. But, putting that aside, what might such a future look like? Recent talks and meetings have provided some clues as to what the future could hold.
At the time the suspension of the league took place, Benfica were only a point behind the league leaders. Porto play the day before this match so could be four points clear by the time this match begins. Then again, Porto might not beat Famalicao and a win for Benfica on Wednesday would take them to the top of the league.
Mikel Arteta had his most satisfying night as Arsenal manager when Premier League champions Liverpool were beaten at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday - but it also outlined the scale of the task he faces. The 38-year-old former Gunners midfielder, appointed to replace fellow Spaniard Unai Emery shortly before Christmas, admitted the gulf between Liverpool and Arsenal is as wide as the current 40-point gap suggests.
Second HalfPosted at Second Half begins Borussia Dortmund 2, 1. FC Union Berlin 0. Half TimePosted at 45'+1' First Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 2, 1. FC Union Berlin 0. Posted at 45' Offside, Borussia Dortmund. Jadon Sancho tries a through ball, but Achraf Hakimi is caught offside. Bournemouth lifted themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
Brighton's attacking threat was largely nullified by Chelsea's defence, although aside from the goals they produced the clearest chances - both thwarted by the brilliance of keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spaniard produced a one-handed stop to deny Aaron Connolly and then saved Neal Maupay's low drive with his feet. The point extends fourth-placed Chelsea's advantage over Manchester United in fifth to five points.
Posted at 48' Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Bournemouth midfielder Emerson Hyndman will make his loan move at Atlanta United permanent on 1 January. The United States international, who first joined the Major League Soccer champions in July, has agreed a deal until the end of the 2022 season. Hyndman, 23, made eight appearances for Bournemouth after joining from Fulham in June 2016.
This is Moreno's first venture into club management after a series of roles as an assistant to Luis Enrique at AS Roma, Celta Vigo, Barcelona, and the Spain national team. Jardim led Monaco to the Ligue 1 title and a remarkable run to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2017 but was relieved of his duties in October 2018 following a disastrous start to the season.
Odion Ighalo says he was so desperate to join Manchester United he took a pay cut to make the deal happen and did not sleep the night it was agreed. The 30-year-old Nigeria forward has joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season. The ex-Watford player says his mum cried at the news and there were parties on the street where he grew up. A few other clubs had shown interest, I said: 'Please, just pick United, if it's going to be possible,'" he said.
In some leagues where VAR is used, screens in the stadium indicate that a VAR review is taking place and then relay the decision but with only minimal information such as "No goal". There have been several cases where a goal has been officially announced in the stadium, the players have celebrated and the ball is back in the centre circle ready for kickoff only for a VAR review to take place.
There was also concern for Cherries defender Adam Smith, who was carried off on a stretcher following lengthy treatment after suffering a head injury in a heavy collision with Ben Davies. Erik Lamela glanced a header wide in Tottenham's only real chance of note, with their early penalty appeal Jose Mourinho side's best chance of breaking the deadlock. Kane appeared to be shoved in the back by King from a corner but VAR looked at the incident and decided it was not a foul.
Guingamp despite losing 3-0 in the cup perhaps they were not that interested in that competition as in the league they have better results lately even won away from home at Chambly with no less than 5-1 lately and they could be winning this one just 1-0 or perhaps a draw but I do see them getting something out of this game here because Le Havre is very weak at this moment even lost in the cup at home to Dunkerque from the 3rd league level with 3-1 a few days ago so will take the away win with cover on the draw bet.
We have a few positions where we have a lot of alternatives and other positions, we don't have any. This is not healthy when we have suspensions or injuries. The problem is the (transfer) fee for Premier League clubs is always very high," said Hasenhuettl, adding: "We will try to bring two guys in. Hasenhuettl confirmed the south coast club would be without striker Shane Long and winger Moussa Djenepo for Thursday's match in London but midfielder Sofiane Boufal could return to the starting lineup.
Inevitably it was Vardy, who joined the Premier League's '100 Club' after scoring twice against Palace, who was the scourge of Arsenal once more as he pounced for his 10th career goal against them, although there was an agonising wait before he and Leicester could celebrate. The Foxes could not force home a winner but in the end Rodgers will take a point in the increasingly competitive fight for places in the Champions League next term.
Posted at 90'+3' Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa). SubstitutionPosted at 90'+1' Substitution, Chelsea. Jorginho replaces Willian because of an injury. Posted at 90'+1' Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+1' Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa). Posted at 90' Attempt blocked. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Aston Villa on the other hand seem to be suffering from a Carabao Cup semi-final victory hangover. It took them far too long to get going. The Villans had better understand quickly that EFL Cup success is not a solution to Premier League survival. Did you know? Since Ake joined Bournemouth for his first spell there in the summer of 2016, he has scored 11 Premier League goals - the most of any centre-back.
Seven wins on the spin in the Premier League is a great achievement, we have a winning mentality," Rodgers said. We fight and work and see where it takes us. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard got the better of former team mate John Terry, assistant manager at Aston Villa, as his side shrugged off back-to-back league defeats with a 2-1 victory to consolidate fourth spot.
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Wycombe won't be the only ones hoping to bounce back on the first day of 2020. Ipswich are no longer in the top two, which is unsurprising after they've gone seven league games without a win. Before their last fixture, it was easy to see light at the end of the tunnel, as they'd had some bad luck and still weren't giving much away. They then went and conceded five away against Lincoln.
Antonio at least gave the West Brom defence something to worry about with his runs down either flank, but their best chance of an equaliser came and went when Noble blazed over when well placed in the final moments. Defeat means the Hammers have only a battle for survival at the bottom of the Premier League to focus on, and this was not a performance that will give their fans any optimism that they can beat the drop.
Bournemouth are the perfect opening opponents for Moyes, because the Cherries are performing just as badly as West Ham at the moment. They lost 2-0 to Brighton on Saturday to make it one win, one draw and seven defeats from their last nine top flight matches. This downturn in form has seen them plummet down the table, leaving them just a point above West Ham in 16th position.
Atletico Madrid then announced a 70% pay cut for players in their first team, reserve side and women's team, but said the first team squad and directors had made a donation to ensure that other members of staff still earned their full pay checks. Major clubs in Germany and Italy have also announced pay cuts to playing staff although England's Premier League has attracted criticism from the government for not cutting players' wages while some have reduced the salaries of other staff members.
Pele, widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers in history and who will be 80 in October, has had hip trouble for years and now needs a frame to walk. Many of his recent public appearances have been in a wheelchair. He’s pretty fragile. He had a hip replacement and didn’t have an adequate or ideal rehabilitation," Edinho told TV Globo.
Interestingly, Mourinho also stayed at the training ground last night in order to avoid getting snapped by photographers this morning on the way in. Where next for Pochettino? After more than five years in north London, his CV will take quite some updating. Two things, we think, are clear: he will not manage Barcelona and he will not manage Arsenal, because of his association with rivals Espanyol and Tottenham respectively.
Manchester City aren’t exactly in the same trouble as Aston Villa, but their season has been no less disappointing than the newly promoted club. The reigning Premier League champions sit 3rd in the table, but a huge 14 point chasm between themselves and the top spot makes a third consecutive title look almost impossible right now.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1Georgia's prediction: 1-2 West Ham v BrightonThis is a huge game for both sides, who are both sitting just above the relegation zone. I was at London Stadium on Wednesday to watch Liverpool play West Ham and the Hammers are lacking someone with pace up front. Media playback is not supported on this device West Ham 0-2 Liverpool: We didn't take our chances - Moyes Brighton will go there, get the ball down and play nice football but will they hurt West Ham? They tend to play in front of teams, so the answer is no.
They usually bounce back a lot quicker than this and I have been waiting for Sean Dyche to turn things around - I am sure it will happen this week though. Lawro's prediction: 2-1Tom's prediction: Leicester love playing these lower teams. Liverpool v Man Utd (16:30 GMT)United got their tactics spot on against Liverpool last time but their issue is that, in midfield, they are just not strong enough. When I look at what they have got in that department, I am largely thinking 'that's why they have got so many problems' because the days of them having strong, competitive midfielders are gone.
Kilmarnock travels up north this weekend in search of their first win in four games after they Ayshire club was beaten 3-0 by Livingston away from home. Killie is yet to win a game on the road since narrowly beating Hearts 1-0 at the start of October.
Full TimePosted at 90'+7' Second Half ends, Cagliari 0, Milan 2. Posted at 90'+6' Luca Cigarini (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 90'+6' Foul by Samu Castillejo (Milan). Posted at 90'+4' Luca Pellegrini (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the left wing. Posted at 90'+4' Foul by Franck Kessié (Milan). Posted at 90'+2' Corner, Milan. Conceded by Fabio Pisacane. Posted at 90'+2' Foul by Alberto Cerri (Cagliari).
I am talking about the timeframe between the moment you lose the ball, when you try to win it back, and what you do in the meantime. If you cannot win it back immediately by competing with the person who took it off you, then you get back into position, and the team drops back into its shape. These are the basics, really, but doing neither leaves you exposed, which is what has been happening too often to Arsenal for a long time now.
Football LeagueJARROD BOWEN (23, forward, Hull)Value: £7. Linked with: Leicester, Leeds, Newcastle, West BromBowen has been one of the most consistent players in the Championship over the past few years, scoring 14 league goals in 2017-18 and 22 last season. It has been another prolific campaign for the player this time and a step up to the top flight finally looks on the cards. LYLE TAYLOR (29, striker, Charlton)Linked with: Rangers, Swansea, West Brom, Sheffield WednesdayMontserrat international striker Taylor fired Charlton back into the Championship last season - he was League One's top scorer with 25 goals.
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Posted at 69' Attempt blocked. Arthur (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lionel Messi. Posted at 68' Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Emerson. Posted at 67' Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
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Despite being without a home of their own, Coventry are enjoying an excellent campaign. They built a solid platform last season and now Mark Robins' men, who currently occupy 5th place, are serious top-six contenders.
Today is my sixth Ballon d'Or. It's a completely different moment, lived with my family and my children," Messi said. As my wife said, you must never stop dreaming but always work to improve and continue to enjoy. I am very lucky, I am blessed. I hope to continue for a long time. I realise that I am very lucky, even if, one day, retirement will ring. It will be difficult. But I still have beautiful years ahead of me.
Posted at 80' Foul by Connor Goldson (Rangers). Posted at 80' Attempt blocked. Steven Davis (Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. BookingPosted at 78' Andrew Halliday (Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 78' Marios Ogkmpoe (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 78' Foul by Andrew Halliday (Rangers). Posted at 78' Corner, Rangers.
Former Brazilian Football Confederation president Ricardo Teixeira has been banned from the game for life by Fifa. Teixeira, who resigned in 2012, was found guilty of bribery in violation of the Fifa code of ethics. Fifa said its former executive committee member took bribes for marketing and media rights for continental and Brazilian football competitions between 2006 and 2012. A fine of one million Swiss francs (£773,500) was "imposed", Fifa said.
Scott Parker brushed aside Neil Harris' suggestion that Fulham celebrated their play-off semi-final first leg win at Cardiff City as if they were already at Wembley. Bluebirds manager Harris felt Fulham went too far after their 2-0 win at the Cardiff City Stadium. But opposite number Parker was surprised by Harris' view. Neil's obviously said a lot over the last week and few weeks," said the Fulham boss.
It did not say exactly when he would be freed from the Allenwood prison in Pennsylvania. Marin was found guilty in December 2017 on six conspiracy counts, including to commit racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering. The man who oversaw the organisation of the 2014 World Cup was one of three CBF presidents indicted in the FIFA corruption scandal, but the only one jailed.
Gareth Bale is also in Real's squad. Match statsBarcelona have won more La Liga games against Real Madrid than any other side (72), while Real have beaten Barcelona more than any other side in the competition (72). Real have not won any of their last seven La Liga games against Barcelona (D3 L4) - should they fail to win this game, they will suffer their worst such streak in the competition in Clasico history.
It would devalue it and I think those clubs that have done well and are at the top deserve to be there," he said. And those clubs who are at the bottom deserve to be given the chance to get out of trouble, because that's how the game's always worked and that's how the competition was at the beginning.
Norwich City have not had a good season, and it has been worse away from home. They have produced just one away win and lost 14 and they go to this clash on the back of 10 straight losses, home and away. The team has conceded two or more goals in six of the 10 matches and failed to score in eight of those. Meanwhile, City have the second best home form this season and will be facing a side that has failed to score in five of their last six away league matches. City have averaged 3.8 goals at home in their last five league matches at the Etihad, and conceded just once. Based on this, and Norwich’s poor run we are backing this game to yield over 3.5 goals and a correct score bet of City winning 4-0 could pass.
