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Ivorian player dies after collapsing on pitch

PSG faces Bayern in a Champions League match that could be the last for the big 3, another Barca scandal, Zidane could return, Ted Lasso getting the sack, could Luka Modric join Ronaldo, Pep wants Leao now, inside Benfica’s talent factory, 8 game ban for head butting a ref, and an Ivorian player dies on the pitch.

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Joe Mecca
March 08, 2023

Good Morning,

PSG faces Bayern in a Champions League match that could be the last for the big 3, another Barca scandal, Zidane could return, Ted Lasso getting the sack, could Luka Modric join Ronaldo, Pep wants Leao now, inside Benfica’s talent factory, 8 game ban for head butting a ref, and an Ivorian player dies on the pitch.

Let’s get on with it.

Table Tops

Fixtures We’re Watching

Starting Lineup

  • Laporta on Barca scandal: We never bought refs (ESPN)

  • Michael Carrick ‘could replace’ old Manchester United boss David Moyes at West Ham in emotional return to club (TS)

  • Oguchi Onyewu in the running for US Soccer Sporting Director (WST)

  • Farhad Moshiri decides not to sell Everton despite receiving several serious offers (DM)

  • Zidane could return for third spell at Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti leaves this summer (FE)

  • Barcelona confirms meeting with Lionel Messi’s father and agent as speculation continues over a Paris Saint-Germain exit (TS)

  • Why Ted Lasso season 3 could be the end of the Apple TV series (WST)

  • Ivorian player Sylla dies after collapsing on pitch (ESPN)

Transfer Rumors

  • Osimhen’s agent meets with interested PSG – report (FI)

  • Jurrien Timber exploring summer options as Man Utd retain transfer interest (FM)

  • Vlahovic’s Juventus problems open door for summer exit with Man Utd and Spurs interested (FI)

  • Luka Modric’s Real Madrid future in serious doubt as reunion with former teammate is lined up (FE)

  • Newcastle United considering transfer move for in-form Arsenal attacker, Folarin Balogun (CO)

  • Revealed: Four potential transfer destinations for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino (CO)

  • Three Serie A clubs and Arsenal interested in signing Dahoud on a free transfer (FI)

  • Club Brugge attacker looking for ‘next step’ after Leeds United interest (CO)

  • Tottenham join Man Utd in race to sign young RB Salzburg star, Benjamin Sesko (FT)

  • Report: Guardiola has just made 'electric' player, Leao, his top summer target (BR)

Data Based

  • Stats crazy! Liverpool's 7-0 trouncing of Man United should have been closer to 3-1 based on xG (DM)

  • Dzeko or Lukaku? – Who should partner Lautaro Martinez in Inter’s attack (FI)

Offsides

  • Botafogo’s Tiquinho Soares handed 8-game ban for ref headbutt (ESPN)

  • Angers condemn Bouhazama's 'clumsy' comments as Ligue 1 strugglers part ways with coach (FM)

On The Ball

  • Champions League: Inside Benfica's £1bn talent factory (BBC)

  • Leicester announce losses of nearly £100m but still plan to embark on a summer rebuild (DM)

Fantasyland

  • Brighton Midfielders – Stats & Comparison Ahead of FPL GW27 (AAFPL)

Throw Ins

  • 2023 Champions League final ball unveiled (UEFA)

  • Mbappe Receives Incredible Boots Gift By Nike For Becoming PSG All-Time Top Scorer (FH)

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