News about Yannick Carrasco
After Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Shabab, Cristiano Ronaldo makes an offensive gesture at fans after they yelled 'Messi, Messi' at him. The Saudi FA has opened an inquiry into him
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February 26, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly under scrutiny after appearing to make an offensive gesture following a Saudi Pro League match. Al-Nassr's 39-year-old defeated Al-Shabab, who had a squad that included former Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco and ex Barcelona player Ivan Rakitic on Sunday. Ronaldo led the scoring from the penalty spot on 21 minutes, but his side was tether to a spot kick from Carrasco on the brink of halftime.
Jose Mourinho 'enters talks about a Saudi Pro League transfer just days after being fired by Roma... but the Portuguese coach has expressed an interest in European clubs', according to Jose Mourinho
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January 19, 2024
Jose Mourinho is reportedly starting talks with Saudi Pro League team Al Shabab just days after being fired by Roma. Mourinho was fired by Roma on Tuesday, despite the club languishing in ninth place in Serie A after an underwhelming campaign. The 60-year-old had spent two and a half years at the club, winning the inaugural Europa Conference League title in 2022.
'I just want you home now': Swedish Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife speaks out on fears for her husband as she awaits his return to Manchester after two Sweden fans were killed by ISIS fanatic in Brussels before match
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October 17, 2023
Maja Lindelof's wife has expressed fear for her husband's return home from Brussels after two Sweden supporters were killed in a terrorist attack. On Monday, two supporters were shot and another was wounded ahead of Sweden's Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium. In a café in the Schaerbeek neighborhood of the city on Tuesday morning, police shot and killed the gunman, a 45-year-old Tunisian national identified by Belgian media as Abdesalem Lassoued.
Inside a thrilling night in Brussels for panicked players, terrified supporters locked up until 4 a.m., and a boss shouting out to supporters before heading home with a police escort
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October 17, 2023
On Monday night, King Baudouin Stadium was turned from a place of joy and excitement to one of fear, anxiety, and anguish. Fans, players, and coaching staff were barred in the arena, which is located in Brussels' north-west, until 4 a.m., after two Swedish supporters were shot and killed in a terrorist attack in the Belgian capital. Long time supporters of the Euro 2024 qualifier had been enjoying the game before word of the tragedy began to spread.
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Man City: Memphis Depay and Yannick Carrasco score as Pep Guardiola's side suffer defeat in South Korea
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July 30, 2023
Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the pre-season as second half goals from Memphis Depay and Yannick Carrasco gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 victory in South Korea. Guardiola, who plays for the Republic of South Korea, has a strong presence, with Erling Haaland leading the front alongside Julian Alvarez.
Guardiola gives an insight into his tactical tweaks ahead of his Premier League title defense, though Man City's tenacity suffers in the stifling heat. WE LEARNED FROM Atletico's 2-1 loss
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July 30, 2023
JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: Manchester City lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid, ending their undefeated pre-season record. Here's a look at what we learned.
Kylian Mbappe leads the list, so who else might Premier League clubs sign for a cut-price?
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June 24, 2023
As a player angle for departures to the English top-flight's riches, Premier League clubs are scouring the transfer market for bargain agreements. Professional talents can greatly raise their salaries by moving to the Premier League, and there are a number of cut-price bargains on the horizon this summer, as clubs plan to cash-in or risk losing players for free in the future. Mail Sport delves into the ten best European talents available for a reduced price this summer.
In the midst of the captaincy controversy, Yannick Carrasco says Belgian teammates are 'disappointed' with Thibaut Courtois
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June 21, 2023
After reports on Monday that he had walked out of Belgium's international camp amid a spat over the captain's armband, Yannick Carrasco blasted his international teammate, Thibaut Courtois. In the absence of usual skipper Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku was voted captain ahead of his 1-1 draw against Austria, which was also Courtois' 100th cap for his international team. It was believed to be a planned move by his boss Domenico Tedesco, who had promised to give Courtois the armband for their match against Estonia on Tuesday.
Diego Simeone's team vs. Atletico Madrid 3-0 Osasuna: Diego Simeone's team boosted their hopes of finishing second in LaLiga after losing second
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May 21, 2023
Atletico Madrid defeated Osasuna 3-0 home over Sunday thanks to Yannick Carrasco, Saul Niguez, and Angel Correa. Carrasco opened the scoring right before the break, following a quick buildup and Saul's increase in the 62nd minute when striking a loose ball into the net from inside the box. Correa won with a clean finish from a Rodrigo de Paul pass in the 82nd minute, closing out the victory.
Three of Barcelona's most feared trio, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Yannick Carrasco, and Abde, have travelled together.'
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May 6, 2023
Barcelona's summer plans are expected to revolve around a return to the Nou Camp for legend Lionel Messi, but they also pointed to other options if they part company with a number of attacking players. Messi will leave PSG at the end of his current deal, according to Barca, Inter Miami, and Al-Hilal, who were all linked with a move for the 35-year-old. But for the Blaugrana to have a chance of landing their former star, they must first incur a financial deficit of £178 million before bringing in any new faces in summer.
After losing to Belgium, Germany is saved by Bilder, as SIX players are given the lowest rating
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March 29, 2023
After their 3-2 loss to Belgium on Tuesday night, Germany players were ripped apart by national broadcast Bild, with six players receiving the lowest rating possible. During a friendly in Cologne against the resurgent Belgians, Yannick Carrasco and Romelu Lukaku struck before Niclas Fullkrug's penalty reduced the deficit by ten minutes. Kevin de Bruyne had a two-goal cushion to make it 3-1 before Serge Gnabry scored what looked to be a consolation. Belgium won two out of two under new head Dominic Tedesco's tenure, leaving Germany with a lot to do as they prepare to host Euro 2024 next year.
Sergio Busquets and four others will sign a contract before aiming for three new signings.'
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February 8, 2023
The defensive midfielder, as well as Alejandro Balde, Inaki Pena, Ousmane Dembele, and Sergi Roberto, will all be given contract extensions by the Catalan giants. According to Football Espana, head coach Xavi Hernandez will then focus on a three-man transfer shortlist, including Sofyan Amrabat, Vitor Roque, and Yannick Carrasco. At the end of this season, the 26-year-old Fiorentina star will have a year left on his deal, giving Xavi another midfield option to cover veteran Busquets. Barca has also started talks with Brazilian firm Athletico Paranaense for 17-year-old Roque, according to reports.
Tottenham 'could look to sign Yannick Carrasco and Jan Oblak' from Atletico Madrid
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February 4, 2023
Spur Tottenham may want to sign Yannick Carrasco and Jan Oblak in the coming transfer windows, according to reports. Spurs loaned Atletico Reguilon last summer, filling the void left by Renan Lodi's departure to Nottingham Forest. Spurs later ended the deal of Irish right-back Matt Doherty to facilitate his transfer to Atletico, allowing Diego Simeone back-up to Nahuel Molina in the position.
After Christian Eriksen's injury blow, Manchester United'offered the chance to sign Yannick Carrasco.'
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January 31, 2023
After losing Christian Eriksen to injury, Manchester United has reportedly been offered the chance to sign Yannick Carrasco of Atletico Madrid. Eriksen sustained an ankle injury during United's 3-1 victory over Reading on Saturday, and has been ruled out for three months. Following this loss, United are keen to add a midfielder to their ranks, and Carrasco has emerged as a potential option for the Red Devils, according to The Telegraph.
Memphis Depay is a professional footballer who played for football from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid
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January 20, 2023
After deciding to leave Barcelona, Memphis Depay has completed a permanent move to Atletico Madrid. In a £2.6 million contract, Depay will move to the Spanish capital. Barcelona has offered Madrid attacker Yannick Carrasco a 'preferential but not mandatory purchase option.'
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: After facing mass media, Belgium's stars smears rumors of a team split
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November 29, 2022
We're now well into this year's World Cup, with teams battling for their respective positions in the tournament's knockout phase. So far at the turbulent Middle East tournament, there have been a lot of thrills and spills. MATT BARLOW of Sportsmail pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha, Qatar.
Croatia vs Belgium World Cup 2022 - Team news, kick-off time, TV channel, stream, head-to-head
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November 28, 2022
On the third matchday for just two last-16 places, we're set for a thrilling finale in World Cup F as Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco face off on a dramatic finale. With both matches - Croatia vs. Belgium and Morocco vs. Canada - being played simultaneously on Thursday afternoon, we can anticipate plenty of twists and turns. Croatia and Morocco have four points in the game as a result of their victories over Canada and Belgium respectively on Sunday.
After struggling to give penalties, Canada supporters FUME at ref Janny Sikazwe
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November 23, 2022
In the first 45 minutes of Canada's first World Cup game in 36 years, officiating has left many fans outraged. After Alphonso Davies missed a spot-kick in the ninth minute of the game vs. Belgium in Group F, supporters blasted referee Janny Sikazwe. The tumultuous incident occurred just ten months after Sikazwe blew out for full time in Tunisia's AFCON match against Mali, which took place just 85 minutes.
High-profile Champions League exits bring on even more gyration for the European Super League
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October 27, 2022
What goes around comes around. Given that Juventus, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid have all been knocked out of this season's Champions League, there will be several smug faces around European football. At the ignominy of the group stages this week, the contaminated trio painfully left Europe's top club competition - results that do nothing for their continental prominence.
Porto squad jubilantly celebrate Atletico Madrid's missed stoppage time penalty
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October 27, 2022
Porto's players and coaches have been jubilantly celebrating after Atletico Madrid's late penalty loss on Wednesday, resulting in Portugal's qualification for the Champions League's last 16. Porto, who beat group leaders Club Brugge 4-0 on Wednesday, had a nervous wait until their place in the knockouts was confirmed, as Atletico and Bayer Leverkusen played out a close 2-2 draw. Yannick Carrasco missed a 98th minute penalty in dramatic fashion to scupper Atletico's hopes of meeting the Portuguese giants in Group B, sparking mass celebrations amongst the Porto players and workers.
After losing in Champions League qualifying in Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, Spanish papers are rip into Barcelona and Atletico Madrid
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October 27, 2022
Barcelona learned their fate before even taking to the field after watching Inter Milan beat Viktoria Plzen 4-0 in the early kick-off in their group, and then lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich at home. Meanwhile, Atletico had shaky expectations of qualifying from Group B, but Bayer Leverkusen held them to a 2-2 draw, with Yannick Carrasco missing a crucial point that might have kept them in the hunt for a top-two finish.
Atletico 2-2 Leverkusen: Carrasco's team lost out on Champions League due to a late penalty by Simeone's men
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October 26, 2022
On Wednesday night, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen were both barred from the Champions League after playing out an exciting 2-2 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano. Diego Simeone's men had to win against the German outfit in order to advance to the last 16 of Europe's biggest competition, but they had to forfeit a point after Xabi Alonso's men pegged them back. In the first half, Yannick Carrasco had started scoring before Moussa Diaby and a first goal for on-loan Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi changed the game on its head before the interval. Rodrigo de Paul beat it up for the first half, but neither team was able to force a winner.
PETE JENSON: Atletico Madrid is going NOWHERE in the Champions League, and Atletico Madrid is playing NOWHERE
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October 15, 2022
PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Joao Felix cost them €127 million (£113 million) three years ago, more than any other player in the club's history. However, they don't get along, and it's no longer something that the two people make as a result of their inability to conceal. Failing to score in 180 minutes against Club Brugge with 21 shots in the second game on Wednesday best illustrates the biggest problem that Atletico have, so why are they trying to solve it with their most talented forward watching from the bench? Joao Felix threw his bib down in disgust when it became clear he wasn't getting a single minute against Brugge.
Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad 1-1 Diego Simeone's men stutter in LaLiga as Sociedad earns a draw
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September 4, 2022
Atletico Madrid's LaLiga title defense suffered another blow when they let a slim lead fall against Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. In the 5th minute, Alvaro Morata gave Atletico a lead over Sociedad as he tapped home after a near miss corner from Yannick Carrasco that was not claimed by Alex Remiro. In the 55th minute, Umar Sadiq equalized Sociede as he nodded in from close range, but it was still on. In the 77th minute, the Nigerian believed he had given his team the lead, but his chip was dismissed due to a lack of funds.