Christian Seifert, chief executive of the DFL, said: "Today's decision is good news for the Bundesliga and the Bundesliga 2. It is associated with a great responsibility for the clubs and their employees to implement the medical and organisational requirements in a disciplined manner. Games without spectators are not an ideal solution for anyone. In a crisis threatening the very existence of some clubs, however, it is the only way to keep the leagues in their current form.
Read the full story Pellegrini given two matches to save his job West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini has been given two matches to prove himself worthy of staying in his current role, according to the Mail. The east London club have dropped down to 17th in the table, with the Irons' last win coming back in September against Manchester United.
The shortlist for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020 has been revealed - and you can now vote for your winner. The five contenders for the BBC World Service accolade were chosen by a panel of experts, including coaches, players, administrators and journalists. The nominees are: Lucy Bronze - England and Lyon Julie Ertz - USA and Chicago Red StarsSam Kerr - Australia and ChelseaVivianne Miedema - Netherlands and ArsenalMegan Rapinoe - USA and Reign FCVoting closes at 09:00 GMT on Monday, 2 March 2020 and the winner of the award will be announced on Tuesday, 24 March on BBC World Service and the BBC Sport website.
Midfielders - Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Mark Noble (West Ham), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Son Heung-min (Tottenham) Sterling: Just when you think Raheem Sterling can't get any better he comes up with the goals and a performance that says to Real Madrid and Barcelona 'come and get me'. Both former champions of the coveted European title are capable of prizing Sterling away, especially if City don't win the Champions League this season.
With both of these sides in good form and both perfectly capable in front of goal, it should come as no surprise to learn that we think that this one should see plenty of goals scored. The hosts have scored two goals or more in each of their last five matches and have conceded two goals or more in each of their last three home matches. Meanwhile they come up against the top scorers in the division, so backing there to be over 2.5 goals scored looks to be the way to go.
However, they are now without a clean sheet in their past 10 Premier League games, which is the worst run of any team. Hodgson - hands tied or part of the problem?The odds of Hodgson becoming the next manager to leave his position plummeted from 33-1 to 2-1 with some bookmakers last week. That may have been in response to the club's poor form, but it could also have been down to a possible contract stand-off between Palace and the former England boss.
Rennes conceded their fifth goal in six days on Thursday as Celtic put them to the sword to kill their chances of qualifying for the Europa League knockout stage. Julien Stéphan's men have endured some awful results recently and this was just another one to add to the misery of the fans. Rennes currently sit 11th but are in three points of 17th so really need to buck up their ideas if they're going to soar back up the table.
At present, referees must stop the match in cases of suspected concussion to allow the examination of the injured player who can only return to the game with permission from the team doctor. However, world players' union FIFPro says this does not go far enough. It wants players to be looked at by a neutral doctor and temporary substitutions to be allowed for up to 10 minutes while the examination takes place.
That put Leeds behind in a league match at Elland Road for only the second time this season and, without injured forward Pablo Hernandez, the hosts struggled to create clear chances until the midway point of the second half. Left-back Ezgjan Alioski hit the post with a powerful low drive from the edge of the area and sliced a shot over the bar after a cross had broken to him in the box, while Preston goalkeeper Declan Rudd made stunning saves to keep out headers from Alioski and substitute Eddie Nketiah.
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So have a read through and pick your moment of the decade at the bottom of the page. The results will be revealed in a live text commentary and on this page on the BBC Sport website and app on Thursday, 19 December. Rooney's overhead kick v Man City (2011) Wayne Rooney's overhead kick against Manchester City in 2011 won the Premier League Goal of the 20 Seasons award in 2012Scoring an overhead kick against anyone is the stuff of dreams.
Dortmund came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at home with bottom club Paderborn in the German top flight on Friday. We have to do a great job on Wednesday," Favre said. Barcelona is a very strong team. We had a number of great chances [in the first Group F game with Barca, which ended 0-0] at home and pressed and defended well. We have to do the same on Wednesday. Team newsBarcelona will be without three defenders - Gerard Pique is suspended, while full-backs Nelson Semedo and Jordi Alba are injured.
Bayern have been in spectacular form since Hansi Flick took over in November, winning 23 of his 26 matches in charge. Their squad has a seemingly perfect balance between winning experience and youthful potential. While they have been steamrolling all opponents who cross them - winning their last nine league games - Bayern will be without two key players, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller, on Saturday due to respective suspensions.
Nonetheless, Forest's work in recent weeks hasn't been quite as impressive as what they were doing earlier on in the season and though they are still proving hard to beat, they've won just 1 of their last 5 matches. Saturday's game provides a good opportunity to return to winning ways but with a strong Wednesday side in town, it'll be no easy task.
partizan title hopes are over but still they could be on second place and after vojvodina played draw yesterday I think this is great chance for partizan to get on 5 points away from them and they should surely use it tonight and beat mladost lucani but I think it is not going to be just a win I think partizan is going to be motivated to play and I hope for them to score at least 3-4 goals and also their defense should do the job and not aloud any goals to mladost so at the end I hope for 3-0 or 4-0!
Union Berlin TV Schedule for US viewers ... Union Berlin Match? Union Berlin on TV and streaming: U.S. only: Saturday, February 17. 09:30 AM ET. TSG Hoffenheim vs. FC Union Berlin (German Bundesliga).
Both sides are looking to get off the mark for the season. Belshina are one from bottom in the table and have lost both of their league games with just one goal scored. Their opponents are bottom of the table and yet to score a goal this season (well at least in the right net). Confidence isn't going to be high and a bet on under 2.5 goals is the tip for this game.
Placed in a lethal group with Chelsea and the Spanish side, the Amsterdam outfit had been in pole position to qualify, needing only a draw in their final game. However, Rodrigo gave the visitors the lead halfway through the first half, and despite the hosts dominating possession and having the lion's share of chances.
A minute later Neymar plays Mbappe in again, and again Burki blocks the ball out to safety. GOAL! Borussia Dortmund 1 (Haaland 69) Paris St Germain 0 He can't stop scoring! Haaland puts Dortmund ahead after a scramble in the PSG box. Hakimi finds Reyna with a cut back, and Reyna shoots from ten yards out.
Posted at 46' Paul Pogba (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 46' Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United). Second HalfPosted at Second Half begins Manchester United 2, Sheffield United 0. Norwich suffered a third straight Premier League defeat as they lost to Everton and are running out of time to prevent an immediate return to the Championship.
He perhaps has one more chance to earn a move to one of the biggest European sides. Read the full story Maldini faces Milan sack AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini could soon be sacked as sporting director of the club, according to the Daily Mail. The paper reports that Ivan Gazidis, the Italian side’s chief executive, could act after the Maldini’s predecessor Massimiliano Mirabelli lambasted the current employee.
Chelsea conceded five times at Anfield on Wednesday but did score three of their own. Sorting out that defence of theirs is a key job for Frank Lampard next season. They need a point to secure a place in the Champions League and that would be a good achievement for Lampard in his first season. Winning the FA Cup too would add to an impressive season. Home form has been good of late and they face a Wolves side not always at their best away from home. Go for a home win here.
In the betting, 'Atalanta to Score Over 1.5 Goals' catches the eye. The Italians are yet to notch twice on the road, but their performances suggest that multiple travelling goals are well within their grasp. Moreover, the hosts have struggled massively to keep things tight, even at home, shipping six goals in three matches, conceding more than once in two of those three. Frankly, after Zagreb went to OSC Metalist and both scored twice and created lots of chances, Atalanta look a good bet to enjoy themselves offensively. After all, as anyone who saw the reverse fixture knows, the Italians scored and created plenty against Shakhtar when the pair met at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.
Now 14 games in, Boca have thus far met all expectations and have collected an impressive 28 points, enough to put them top of the table. Also having won 3 home games in a row by a combined score of 8 goals to 1, confidence can be supremely high coming into this weekend's clash and those taking to the pitch will be assured of their ability to get the job done.
The former Manchester United player felt ill during his side's defeat to Valencia on December 10 and has since gone through extensive medical tests. The Amsterdam side disclosed on Saturday that Blind had been "diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation" and will miss the side's mid-season training camp in January.
Posted at 79' Foul by Rodrigo (Manchester City). Posted at 79' Lucas Torreira (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 78' Foul by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City). Posted at 78' Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 77' Attempt saved. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rodrigo.
FIFA has urged clubs worldwide to consider wage reductions in order to protect their finances. F. C. Porto and Benfica were considering a similar reduction in players' wages this week, local press reported, but have not yet announced an agreement. All matches in the country's Primeira Liga were suspended indefinitely on 12 March.
Conceded by Christoph Kramer. Posted at 62' Offside, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Lars Stindl tries a through ball, but Patrick Herrmann is caught offside. SubstitutionPosted at 62' Substitution, FC Bayern München. Kingsley Coman replaces Michaël Cuisance. SubstitutionPosted at 62' Substitution, FC Bayern München. Alphonso Davies replaces Lucas Hernández. Posted at 61' Patrick Herrmann (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
For the people without a contract offer, I think there will be a scramble going on when there is a date announced for the new season. I would imagine there will be lots more players than normal going on trial at clubs when pre-season starts. I guess most of the players at Swindon at the moment are in a reasonably healthy position because we have had a successful season, so usually those players are in demand.
For the first time all night Barcelona are on the ropes! Carvajal plays a clipped pass through for Benzema who had peeled away from his marker, but he puts his volley over the bar! Barca are on the ropes. Almost an immediate impact! Braithwaite very nearly finds the back of the net with his first touch! He was released in behind the Real Madrid defence, he chipped a shot over Courtois, but Varane was back on the line to make the clearance! 71’ GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona: At long last the deadlock has been broken and it's Vinicius! Kroos played the pass in behind for the Brazilian winger and his shot deflected off Pique, wrong-footed Ter Stegen and found the back of the Barcelona net at the near post! 92’ GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona: What an impact! Mariano has only been on the pitch for a matter of seconds and he has found the back of the net! The striker who has barely featured for Real Madrid this season drives into the box and beats Ter Stegen at his near post to secure the win.
Nicolas Otamendi and Benjamin Mendy both hit the bar when the tie was goalless yet City, who dominated possession, had to wait 48 minutes before they managed a shot on target. Wednesday have endured a wretched run of form and although City keeper Claudio Bravo did not have a save to make, they at least ensured they were not embarrassed. Aguero, who scored in the 2-1 Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa on Sunday, has now scored 20 FA Cup goals in 22 ties since joining City in 2011.
Brisbane Roar will against Newcastle Jets in match Australia league. My prediction this match could be the won for Brisbane Roar with margin score is 1 goal. Brisbane Roar have better result on last 3 home match in league due to Brisbane Roar have won in 2 match and 1 match is draw. Meanwhile, Newcastle Jets have also good result on last 3 away match due to Newcastle Jets have won in 1 match, 1 match is draw and 1 match is lose. Nevertheless, I think that Brisbane Roar can beat Newcastle Jets on this match due to Brisbane Roar have yet lose on last 6 match in the home.
Rukh fought back though and in the 88th minute equalized and went home with a point. Rukh Brest have won one of their four home league games. Two have been drawn and the other lost. Not that many goals to see though with just two scored by Rukh and two conceded. Their last two at home have both ended in draws and all four have seen under 2.
The Hammers were very competitive and combative against Liverpool on Monday night, and looked better defensively - apart from Lukasz Fabianski's mistakes. I know David Moyes' side scored twice, so it might sound a bit silly, but I just felt they did not create enough chances considering how well they played. They were at Anfield and playing against the runaway leaders, though, so no-one was expecting them to get anything.
If he learns to play collectively, he'll have even more fun. Balotelli was asked about a possible Italy recall for Euro 2020. Everyone wants to play in the European championship but for me the important thing is to save Brescia. That's what is in my head," he said. Brescia moved up to 19th in the 20-team table with 10 points, one ahead of SPAL.
Rotherham is right now on the top of the table and that is result of them playing fantastic in last month and I surely expect from them to continue with wins cause their confidence is on very high level right now and also they are far better team then the Bristol rovers and on the other hand ro ers is playing so bad that they don't have a chance today and since they are better at home then away I think it is pretty realistic they Will lose with 2 goals difference on this game or maybe even 3 goals
Harvey Barnes (Leicester City) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Posted at 85' Foul by Dennis Praet (Leicester City). Posted at 85' Lee Evans (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Posted at 83' Attempt missed. Lee Evans (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. SubstitutionPosted at 81' Substitution, Wigan Athletic.
