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16 August 2025 Wolverhampton will rely on the defensive strength of João Gomes, who was among the most active tackling players in the Premier League last season. The Brazilian midfielder was one of only nine players to achieve an average of at least 3.5 tackles per 90 minutes (minimum 900 minutes played). He confirmed his reliability by making at least three tackles in five of his last six starts. Manchester City arrive with Erling Haaland, who has an excellent record against Wolves. The Norwegian striker has scored eight Premier League goals against Wolverhampton - he only has more against West Ham United (9). Haaland demonstrated his shooting activity against this opponent by attempting 2+ shots in three of his five matches against them. The most interesting addition for the Citizens is Rayan Cherki, who dominated France's Ligue 1 in creative statistics. No player with a minimum of 900 minutes played achieved a higher average of chances created per 90 minutes (3.3) or assists...

  Trusting and developing youth players could be seen by many football fans as one of the most virtuous, pride-evoking and exciting aspects of the sport in the modern era. In an age of sportswashing, petrodollars and multi-club ownership, seeing young players progress through academies and into first-team squads brings an almost forgotten sense of tradition to the beautiful game. Differences Across Europe Analysis of Europe's top 10 leagues (the big five plus the top tiers in Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Turkey and Czech Republic) reveals significant differences in approaches to young talent. Turkish Süper Lig occupies the lowest position with an average of only 5.6% of minutes played by players under 22 during the 17 analyzed seasons. The lowest recorded proportion in a single season was 2.7%. This isn't surprising, as the Turkish league has long been attractive to experienced players at the end of their careers. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Dutch Eredivis...

  Basic Information: Match: Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Group B Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM CET Stadium: Lumen Field, Seattle, USA Current group standings: Botafogo 6 points, PSG 3 points, Atlético Madrid 3 points, Seattle Sounders 0 points The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will offer a dramatic clash between home underdogs and European giants. Seattle Sounders fight for honor in front of their own fans, while Paris Saint-Germain desperately need points to secure group advancement. Lumen Field will witness a fascinating encounter between two football worlds. On one side stands a representative of American MLS with last mathematical hopes, on the other struggling European champions who must recover from an unexpected defeat and prove their strength. Seattle Sounders: Home Hope in Desperate Situation The representatives of American MLS entered the tournament with realistic expectations. In a group full of ...

  April 20, 2025 ST. Etienne - Lyon The Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium will crackle with tension this Sunday as two bitter rivals at opposite ends of the form table collide in the 125th edition of one of France's most storied derbies. While St. Etienne fight for their Ligue 1 survival, Lyon arrive with renewed confidence, creating the perfect backdrop for a potentially explosive encounter. Few regional rivalries in European football can match the intensity of St. Etienne versus Lyon. The historic Rhône-Alpes derby has seen Les Verts claim 43 victories against Lyon's 47, with 34 draws completing the balance sheet across all competitions. For Lyon, this fixture has particular defensive significance – they've kept 41 clean sheets against St. Etienne, more than against any other opponent in their history. The momentum heading into Sunday's clash clearly favors the visitors. Lyon have emerged as one of Ligue 1's form teams since Paulo Fonseca took charge in early February...

  Rennes - Nantes April 18, 2025 Roazhon Park prepares for another chapter in one of French football's most storied regional rivalries as Rennes welcome Nantes for a Friday night Ligue 1 clash that could have significant implications for both clubs' season aspirations. The hosts enter this Brittany derby with a remarkable streak that has become the talk of French football – Rennes have gone 21 consecutive Ligue 1 matches without a draw (9 wins, 12 losses) since sharing the points in a 1-1 stalemate at Brest on October 19. This extraordinary run is approaching the club's all-time record of 26 straight matches without a draw, set between October 2005 and April 2006. However, not all recent trends favor the home side. Rennes have suffered defeats in their last two Ligue 1 home games (1-4 vs Paris, 0-1 vs Auxerre) and now face the prospect of losing three consecutive home matches for the first time in over a decade – a fate they haven't suffered since a four-game losing...

  GOAL MACHINE MIKAUTADZE ATTACKS STRASBOURG FORTRESS: WHICH RECORD WILL FALL? Strasbourg – Lyon March 28th, 2025 The historic rivalry between Strasbourg and Lyon ignites again in their 96th Ligue 1 encounter. The home team certainly doesn't want to enter the unflattering statistics as the first club to lose to OL 50 times in the French top flight. Lyon boasts an impressive goal-scoring record against Strasbourg. Les Gones have scored in each of their last 28 mutual duels, which is the third-longest streak by one club against a specific opponent in Ligue 1 history. However, Strasbourg is currently in excellent form. They've won 9 of their last 12 league matches, while in the first 14 rounds they recorded only three wins. If they remain unbeaten now, they'll achieve a seven-match unbeaten streak, which is a rarity for them this century. Lyon has won their last three league duels, and if they succeed again, they'll reach four consecutive wins, which they last accomp...