Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has praised five standout players in his squad after their commanding 3-0 Europa League win against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night. The Red Devils now hold a strong advantage heading into the second leg, with the emphatic result at San Mamés putting them on the verge of a place in the Europa League final. The scoring was initiated by Casemiro, who calmly netted the opener. This was quickly followed by two first-half goals from captain Bruno Fernandes, solidifying United’s control before the break. Despite the clear advantage, Amorim remains cautious and insists that the tie is far from over. “They’re aggressive and full of energy. We have to stay focused,” Amorim said during his post-match remarks. Amorim also commented on the performance and nerves within the squad, highlighting the roles of both younger and senior players: “Manuel Ugarte, despite his vast experience, looked slightly tense, and Patrick Dorgu appeared a bit overwhelmed,” he said.“That’s where experienced players like Casemiro, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes really stepped up. Their leadership and presence made a big difference.” Speaking further about Maguire’s contribution leading up to Casemiro’s goal, Amorim made a light-hearted yet appreciative comment: “Harry’s like a winger out there!” Amorim joked.“He’s had his fair share of challenges in the past, but now everything he contributes works positively for the squad. We must celebrate these moments.” Related Post: UEFA Official Website. BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has set a deadline of May 26 to finalize its search for a new head coach, with Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti still the top candidate. As reported by ESPN, the CBF remains patient and has extended its timeline, opting to wait until the outcome of Real Madrid’s La Liga title campaign is clear. Currently, Real Madrid trails Barcelona by four points, with five fixtures remaining in the league. A decisive encounter between the two La Liga giants is scheduled for May 11, when another El Clásico showdown will unfold. This clash could play a critical role in determining the fate of the championship. However, there remains an unresolved impasse between Ancelotti and Real Madrid concerning the terms and timing of his potential exit. These internal negotiations must be concluded before Ancelotti can officially take up the Brazil national team managerial position. The urgency from CBF stems from the need to announce Brazil’s squad on May 26, ahead of crucial World Cup qualifying matches in June against Ecuador and Paraguay. While Ancelotti was previously thought to be on the verge of accepting the role, complications surrounding financial terms related to his departure from Madrid have delayed finalization. Real Madrid’s final game of the La Liga season, against Real Sociedad, is expected to take place at the Santiago Bernabéu on either May 24 or May 25, which closely aligns with the deadline set by the CBF. Related Post: BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that the turning point in their emphatic 3-0 Europa League semi-final victory over Athletic Bilbao came with the red card shown to Dani Vivian. The English side dominated the first leg of the encounter, taking full advantage of the Spanish team’s numerical disadvantage before halftime. Casemiro opened the scoring for United with a powerful header. Shortly afterward, the referee was summoned to the VAR monitor to review a critical moment in the game. The result was a penalty decision in favor of Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes stepped forward and confidently converted the spot-kick before netting again to complete a commanding performance. In a post-match interview with TNT Sports, Amorim expressed both satisfaction and caution: “The scoreline is very good, but we also have to interpret it properly. We faced significant challenges in the early stages, and the red card undoubtedly shifted the momentum. A single moment can completely change the direction of any game. We had an additional chance to extend the lead, but this tie is far from over. They have the ability to produce a similar outcome at Old Trafford.” Related Post: Europa League coverage on UEFA’s official website. BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal etched his name into the history books on Wednesday night by becoming the youngest player to score in a UEFA Champions League semi-final. The teenage sensation surpassed the previous record set by Kylian Mbappe, delivering a mesmerizing performance during Barcelona’s intense 3-3 draw against Inter Milan. The Spanish international executed a dazzling solo run, weaving past the Inter Milan defense before curling the ball into the net—an extraordinary goal that revitalized Barcelona’s hopes. Before Yamal’s brilliance, Inter Milan had taken a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries. However, Yamal’s electrifying effort shifted the momentum, helping the Catalan giants claw back into the encounter. Ultimately, both sides shared the spoils in the first leg of the semi-final fixture. At just 17 years and 291 days, Yamal has now become the youngest footballer to score in the semi-final stage of Europe’s elite club competition. He broke Mbappe’s 2017 record when the Frenchman scored for Monaco against Juventus at 18 years and 140 days old. Yamal has now tallied four goals and four assists in 11 Champions League appearances, finding the net at every stage of the tournament so far—a feat that underscores his rapid rise in European football. BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has raised eyebrows by suggesting that Barcelona’s winger, Lamine Yamal, could eventually be better than football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, following his dazzling performance for the Catalan giants against Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. Yamal left a lasting impression on both fans and pundits after Barcelona fought back to secure a 3-3 draw with Inter Milan at the Camp Nou. At just 17 years old, Yamal has already played 100 matches for Barcelona, accumulating an impressive 22 goals and 33 assists. Speaking on CBS Sports after the match, former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher compared Yamal’s play to the peak performances of Messi, saying it was akin to “watching Messi in his prime.” However, Henry took the conversation a step further, remarking: “We often talk about players who are destined for greatness, but one thing that continually astounds me in football is how we always think there’s no way anyone could surpass Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo. Or, in my era, Pele or [Diego] Maradona… And then along comes Yamal.” The young star will look to keep up his remarkable form when Barcelona travels to Italy for the return leg at the San Siro next week. BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has lavished praise on Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal after the young star’s stellar performance in his side’s 3-3 UEFA Champions League draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday. Ferdinand, speaking highly of the 17-year-old, claimed that Yamal is head and shoulders above any player in the top five leagues worldwide. The former England defender believes that the Spanish international is currently the best player in the world, hailing his exceptional talent. Following the match, Ferdinand took to Twitter on X, stating: “As a pure football talent, I’m going as far as to say I think Lamine Yamal is on another level to any player playing the game in the top [five] leagues in world football.” LMSINT MEDIA reports that Inter Milan initially surged to a two-goal lead in the first half of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring just 60 seconds into the match, and Denzel Dumfries extended their lead with a magnificent overhead kick. However, Yamal got one back for Barcelona, and soon after, Ferran Torres made a well-timed run to equalize before the break. Inter regained the lead through Dumfries’ header off a corner kick, but Raphinha’s long-range effort, which took a deflection off Yann Sommer, brought the match back to a draw. The return leg of the tie will be played next week at San Siro. Related Post: Rio Ferdinand praises Lamine Yamal – Source: BBC Sport BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has called out Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka following the Gunners’ 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. Schmeichel believes that the England international had a subdued performance during the match against the French team, as Arsenal let down their supporters at the Emirates Stadium. A fourth-minute goal from Ousmane Dembele gave PSG a crucial victory, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Munich. Despite the loss, Mikel Arteta’s side fought hard, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. Brazil’s Gabriel Martinelli forced PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma into a remarkable save just before the break. A header by Mikel Merino in the second half was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. On CBS Sports’ post-match analysis, Schmeichel remarked that several of Arsenal’s key players had subpar performances. When the absence of Thomas Partey was mentioned as a possible reason for the lackluster performance, Schmeichel responded, “Do you think it was only that? Because I feel it was more about several of the top players not showing up tonight.” “I found Saka to be extremely quiet. It felt like a combination of him having a bad day and PSG keeping him under control. He seemed a bit fatigued, to be honest,” Schmeichel added. “When he had chances to challenge Nuno Mendes, he just didn’t display that signature Saka magic we’ve come to expect.” Arsenal now face a tough task in the second leg as they travel to Paris, hoping to secure a 2-0 win over PSG and keep their Champions League dream alive. BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Barcelona’s forward Raphinha has made history by breaking a record once held by the club’s legendary former captain, Lionel Messi. The Brazilian winger achieved this feat during Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday evening. Raphinha not only scored a goal but also provided an assist in the thrilling 3-3 draw at the Olympic Stadium in Catalunya. His performance was instrumental in Barcelona’s fightback from a 2-0 deficit, leveling the scoreline in front of their home crowd. The 28-year-old’s key moment came in the 38th minute, when he assisted his team’s second goal with a perfectly cushioned header that set up Ferran Torres, who scored from close range. This assist marked Raphinha’s 8th of the competition this season, to go along with 12 goals in 13 appearances. His total of 20 goal contributions has now surpassed Lionel Messi’s club record of 19 goal contributions in a single Champions League campaign, a mark set during the 2011-12 season. Raphinha was close to extending his record further in the second half with a powerful shot from outside the box that struck the crossbar. The Brazilian international has been in exceptional form for Barcelona this season, tallying 51 goal contributions in 51 matches across all competitions.UEFA Champions League Official Website Barcelona’s UCL campaign BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Theo Walcott, the former England winger, believes Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will feel “disappointed” with their slim 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash. The only goal of the match came from Ousmane Dembélé, who scored in the 4th minute at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Despite PSG controlling much of the game and creating numerous opportunities, they failed to capitalize on their chances, with several attempts thwarted by Arsenal’s goalkeeper, David Raya. Walcott suggested that while PSG secured the win, they missed an opportunity to establish a more commanding lead. He pointed out that had PSG managed a 2-0 scoreline, the tie would have been all but decided. “Arsenal are still very much in the tie,” Walcott said in an interview with Amazon Prime. “A 2-0 advantage could have killed the tie, and PSG will certainly be disappointed it’s only a single goal.” The second leg of the semi-final will take place next Wednesday at PSG’s home ground, Parc des Princes, with Arsenal having everything to play for.For more on the UCL match, you can read this detailed report on the Champions League official website. BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
The Minnesota Timberwolves have seized a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, following two consecutive home victories. Anthony Edwards delivered a stellar performance in Game 4, scoring 43 points and propelling Minnesota to a narrow 116-113 win. His impressive outing also included nine rebounds and six assists, shooting 12-for-23 from the field. Despite a promising lead late in the third quarter, the Lakers’ collapse in the fourth quarter pushed them to the verge of elimination. Supporting Edwards, Julius Randle contributed 25 points, while Jaden McDaniels added a solid double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves. On the Lakers’ side, Luka Dončić stood out with a powerful 38-point effort, marking his third 30-point game of the series. LeBron James delivered 27 points and secured 12 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura chipped in with 23 points. The Timberwolves entered halftime holding a slim 61-58 lead. The Lakers responded after the break with a strong 9-0 run, turning a three-point deficit into an eight-point advantage. However, Minnesota quickly closed the gap with a nine-point streak of their own. Although the Lakers managed a late 14-6 burst in the third quarter to regain control, the fourth quarter told a different story. The Timberwolves dominated the final period, leaving the Lakers scrambling. If the Timberwolves fail to clinch the series in Game 5, they will have another opportunity in Game 6. Meanwhile, the Lakers are now facing a do-or-die scenario as they head into a critical Game 5 showdown on Wednesday. Related Post: BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Inter Miami endured a dramatic 4-3 defeat against FC Dallas on Sunday, with star forward Lionel Messi sidelined for the match. Messi, alongside other notable players including Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets, was rested by manager Javier Mascherano to preserve them for the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup fixture. Despite securing a promising 3-1 lead at one point, Inter Miami struggled to maintain their advantage. The team’s collapse resulted in their first loss of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Mascherano’s rotation strategy, though made with upcoming priorities in mind, left Miami vulnerable. They now occupy fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, holding 18 points. After the game, Mascherano openly accepted responsibility for the disappointing result. “It’s not easy,” Mascherano remarked during the post-match conference. “We performed well for 65 minutes and managed to come back into the game. Unfortunately, I misread the dynamics and made wrong decisions that cost us the match.” Inter Miami will now shift their focus to the crucial midweek clash in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, hoping to bounce back from this setback. Related Post: BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
Liverpool have officially secured the Premier League title for the 2024/2025 season, reaching a historic milestone on Sunday. By defeating Tottenham Hotspur with an impressive 5-1 scoreline at Anfield, the Reds not only lifted the trophy but also matched Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight league titles. Heading into the match, Liverpool required just a single point to confirm their championship status. However, Jürgen Klopp’s side showcased dominance, earning all three points in spectacular fashion. Luis Díaz opened the scoring, followed by goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah, sealing a memorable victory for the home crowd. Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke managed to pull one back for the visitors, but it was not enough to challenge Liverpool’s superiority. After 34 matches played, Liverpool sit comfortably atop the table with 82 points, and still have four more games left to wrap up the campaign. Their latest achievement further cements their legacy as one of English football’s greatest clubs. For more about Liverpool’s rise to glory, you can read BBC Sport’s detailed coverage here. Related Post: BUY ANYTHING ON KONG BUY NOW Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel

