Everton’s manager isn’t concerned about his counterpart’s wild celebrations following Liverpool’s last-gasp win at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp may have been fined for his on-pitch celebrations in the aftermath of Liverpool’s dramatic Merseyside derby triumph on Sunday, but Everton boss Marco Silva has defended his opposite number. 

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The Reds sealed a valuable 1-0 triumph at Anfield after Jordan Pickford’s howler allowed substitute Divock Origi to head in a stoppage-time winner that kept his side firmly in the Premier League title hunt. 

It prompted Klopp to run onto the field and rejoice with goalkeeper Alisson, who had been kept busy by a determined and somewhat unfortunate Toffees outfit.

The German admitted a misconduct charge and was subsequently fined £8,000 by the Football Association, but Silva – speaking before that sanction was confirmed – saw no wrong in what Klopp had done.

“In that moment, the manager cannot think about fines or not. It is a moment to celebrate,” said Silva. 

“I know in the last two days everyone is talking about the situation, but to me it doesn’t really matter.

“If you try to stop all these teams and players celebrating with the fans, some of them taking their shirts off, it is part of the game and something you cannot stop. It is something important, even if sometimes you get fined.

“I didn’t see what Jurgen did, like I told you at the end of the match. It’s a happiness moment for him. For me not, of course.

“Now I have seen it. For me, the emotion of the game is a normal situation. To celebrate in that way is emotion – it’s not something he has to explain for sure.

“I don’t know if we score in that moment what my reaction would be. It’s something I cannot tell you.

“It’s a special game, a derby. For sure you don’t expect a goal in that moment after the shot from Van Dijk.”

The Portuguese full-back has been absent through injury but is in line to return at St Mary’s on Saturday

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Diogo Dalot could feature against Southampton on Saturday.

Dalot, 19, has not featured for the Red Devils since their Carabao Cup defeat against Derby County on September 25.

The Portuguese impressed against Young Boys in the Champions League on September 19 and then against Derby before a series of injuries hampered his progress.

However, Mourinho has revealed that the youngster is in line to feature against Southampton in the Premier League this weekend.

Speaking in a press conference on Friday, Mourinho said: “The opportunities will always come.

“Phil Jones was not playing. Lindelof got injured and Jones had the opportunity to play against Young Boys. It will happen all over the place I believe.

“For the other game Luke Shaw was suspended and now we have Ashley Young with four yellow cards. Who knows when the fifth is arriving? Players must be ready.

“In this case some are going away to the medical room and some are coming back. For example, this weekend will be the first call for Dalot. He is ready now.

“He had an important injury, surgery, then a second injury in the national team when he was coming up, when he was already playing against Young Boys and Derby County, when he was almost here.

“But now he has been training for two weeks and we think he is ready now.”

Dalot joined United from Portuguese giants Porto last summer with the defender brought in with the intention of being the club’s right-back for a number of years.

Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young have filled in at right-back during Mourinho’s United reign but the duo are both 33 and coming to the end of their careers.

United travel to Southampton looking to extend their unbeaten run with a performance to raise the mood around the club.

Mourinho’s men drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace in their last league outing before unconvincingly beating Young Boys 1-0 on Tuesday.

Southampton, meanwhile, are similarly struggling for form under Mark Hughes with the Saints sitting 18th in the table, having won just one of their opening 13 games.

The Costa Rican recently signed a deal to return to Herediano, where he feels a stiff test awaits him in the Concacaf Champions League

Hernan Medford is expecting an enormous challenge from Atlanta United in the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions League next year, even with Tata Martino leaving the club.

Medford recently retook the reins of Herediano, which remains alive in the fight for this year’s Costa Rican championship. On Monday, he saw “The Team” drawn against MLS Cup finalist Atlanta United for its first-round matchup in the region’s club championship. 

Martino is set to leave the club after this weekend’s MLS championship match, which has some wondering if the momentum in Atlanta can be sustained. Despite Martino’s sterling reputation, though, Medford said he puts more stock into which players are on which team.

“I was part of 2005 with Saprissa when we were champion and got third place in the world, which is something historic for a Concacaf team. I want to repeat that feat with Herediano,” he said. “We start with a difficult team in Atlanta who has done things really well and is still evolving. The atmosphere there is really good. 

“They won’t have the same coach, Tata, but I’ve always said between the manager and the football player makes up 80 percent. So, I think Atlanta is going to have almost their same team and we’re expecting a really complicated side.”

Herediano is becoming accustomed to difficult CCL draws. The past three years have seen the club play Liga MX giant Tigres, either in group play or last year in the round of 16 after Concacaf unveiled a new format that consisted only of a knockout round. Before the draw, the former striker said he was hoping for anyone but the now-familiar rival, which eliminated Herediano in each of the last three tournaments.

“It already was the third time! I’m not trying to say that Atlanta isn’t going to be difficult but we wanted something different now,” he said. It’s going to be complicated, and we have to prepare for the game really well, get motivated to win because every game is a final and they have a team that can win.”

While this will be Herediano’s ninth time taking part in international competition, Atlanta will be playing an international match for the first time. The Five Stripes began play in 2017 but have become one of MLS’s most formidable sides right out of the gate. Medford pointed to Atlanta players’ experience in the CCL with other teams or some of the club’s South American stars’ participation in the Copa Libertadores as a reason why that lack of international experience might not matter.

“Maybe as a team they haven’t done it but when you look at the individual players, a lot of them have played this type of tournament. So, I don’t think it makes a difference,” he said. “I think it’ll be a level match and we’ll see who is better.”

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Costa Rican teams have found it difficult to be better than their North American counterparts, especially in recent years with teams from those leagues extensively scouting Costa Rica and bringing in some of the top prospects from Heredino, Saprissa, Alajuelense and other big clubs there. Even so, the 50-year-old believes he can cut the difference with the right mentality.

“We can’t deny that teams from Mexico, in MLS, can bring in great players from abroad,” Medford said. “The economic aspect really comes into play, which is too bad, but we have to believe that on the field everyone is equal.”

The freestyler takes on the wonderkid that played for Celtic’s U20s at the age of just 13!

Freestyle footballer Soufiane Touzani has tested his skills against some of the best players in world football, but how does he fare against one of the most talked about young footballers in Europe?

Fifteen-year-old Karamoko Dembele came upon the scene two years ago when he made a number of appearances for the Hoops’ U20 side at the age of just 13.

He’s a regular for the club’s U17 side and many are expecting him to have a huge future in the game, so how do his skills compare to Touzani’s?

The freestyler has taken on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and flashed his skills against the youth sides of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Feyenoord.

Watch the clip below!

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The Turin side are seeking to take another step towards the title by overcoming opponents who have spent the season underperforming

Juventus retain a firm grip on first place in Serie A , with Roma the next side to challenge the apparently untouchable Turin giants as they visit the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Juve boast 15 wins and one draw from their opening 16 matches of the campaign, which is the best record of any club in Europe’s top five leagues. They were pushed a week ago by Torino, but a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty gave them a 1-0 win over their neighbours.

Roma, meanwhile, are in the race for a Champions League spot but are not hitting the heights expected of them and will have to raise their level substantially to challenge Italy’s top dogs.

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Juventus have seen Sami Khedira return to regular training this week, but it is too early for the midfielder to see action.

Joao Cancelo and Juan Cuadrado remain the key injury problems for the Turin giants.

Juventus starting XI: Szczesny; De Sciglio, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Bentancur, Pjanic, Matuidi; Dybala; Mandzukic, Ronaldo.

Daniele De Rossi has been out since October with knee trouble and is missing once again. Edin Dzeko is fit enough to play some part, but only from the bench.

Roma starting XI: Olsen; Santon, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov; Cristante, Nzonzi; Under, Zaniolo, Florenzi; Schick.

Juventus are 4/9 favourites with bet365 , while Roma can be backed at 9/1. A draw, meanwhile, is priced at 10/3.

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It has been another thoroughly satisfactory week for Juventus, who lead Serie A by eight points over second-placed Napoli with a virtually unblemished record approaching their final match before Christmas.

Star summer signing Cristiano Ronaldo proved the difference from the penalty spot as Torino were seen off 1-0 last weekend in a competitive local derby, while away from the field they have been heartened by Alex Sandro penning a new deal and Daniele Rugani closing in on one.

Certainly, the Portuguese’s presence seems to have boosted spirits in the camp, with Moise Kean explaining to RMC : “I had only seen him on the PlayStation before! Playing with him has improved me a lot, I learn a lot from him as well as from the other champions with the Bianconeri.”

Perhaps the only concern for Juve came in Monday’s Champions League draw, in which they were paired with Atletico Madrid, despite beating Manchester United to finish top of their pool.

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“We didn’t have much luck,” vice-chairman Pavel Nedved lamented.

But Juve can worry about Atleti in February, particularly as they have a challenging Serie A match forthcoming against Roma.

With only six wins from 16 league matches this season, Eusebio Di Francesco finds himself a man under pressure.

They have conceded two goals in each of their last five outings in all competitions and had to twice come from behind to beat Genoa 3-2 at the Stadio Olimpico last weekend.

“We have so much pressure on us that the wait for the next match has been really hard,” captain De Rossi explained. “We have a lot of pressure on our shoulders. We’re in a delicate period because we know we have to do better than we have been doing.

“We are all under observation, including the coach, and we know it. We want to have a great match, more for ourselves than for the importance of the game. Against the strongest of them all.”

A massive 22 points behind Juve, it is abundantly clear how daunting their task is.

Scott Sio’s had enough.

Enough of his Brumbies being outmuscled and trampled on by the NSW Waratahs.

They’ve lost five of their past six derbies, their last win being almost two years ago.

But the star prop, buoyed by a new three-year deal with the Canberra outfit, wants to bring an end to it in Friday night’s Super Rugby showdown at GIO Stadium.

“We have to come together as a group, draw a line in the sand, and say `enough is enough’ and really step up to them,” he said.

“That starts tomorrow.

“You don’t win unless you win the physical battle and it’s something we’re looking to rectify.”

Sio – who supported the `Tahs as a kid in Sydney – will make his return to the starting side after being eased back from World Cup injuries off the bench in the Brumbies’ season-opening 52-10 win over the Hurricanes last week.

The Wallabies’ first-choice loosehead prop was a target signing for the Brumbies, who lose Test captain Stephen Moore to the Queensland Reds and Matt Toomua to English club Leicester at season’s end.

There’s also a chance they could be without superstar flanker David Pocock, whose future remains in the air.

Sio, 24, feels he’s got plenty of unfinished business both with the Brumbies – whom he joined in 2012 – and the Wallabies, with one eye on the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

“With Australian rugby, there is so much I want to achieve still – higher honours,” he said.

“But to be able to achieve that, you’ve got to do well at Super Rugby level.

“(The Brumbies) have shown a lot of faith in me, so it comes down to me being able to repay that faith over the next three years and I believe in my ability that I can.”

Staying close to family in Sydney also played a big part in his decision, with Sio involving his parents in discussions about his next move.

Sio’s new deal came the same week that long-time friend, fellow front-rower and Wallabies prospect Allan Alaalatoa, signed until at least 2019.

Coach Stephen Larkham labelled the pair the “cornerstone” of his team, given how much they contribute to the Brumbies’ trademark set-piece.

“Those negotiations have been going on for a while and it’s pleasing we can put them to bed and move on with others,” he said on Thursday.

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Alaalatoa takes Sio’s place on the bench, while Blake Enever replaces Rory Arnold at lock in the only other change to the side that spanked the Hurricanes.

Brumbies: Aidan Toua, Henry Speight, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Joe Tomane, Christian Lealiifano, Tomas Cubelli, Ita Vaea, David Pocock, Scott Fardy, Sam Carter, Blake Enever, Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore, Scott Sio. Reserves: Josh Mann-Rea, Allan Alaalatoa, Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin, Jordan Smiler, Jarrad Butler, Michael Dowsett, Andrew Smith, Nigel Ah Wong.

Waratahs: Israel Folau, Matt Carraro, Rob Horne, David Horwitz, Zac Guildford, Kurtley Beale, Nick Phipps, Jed Holloway, Michael Hooper (capt), David Dennis, Will Skelton, Dean Mumm, Angus Taavao, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Paddy Ryan. Reserves: Tolu Latu, Matt Sandell, Jeremy Tilse, Sam Lousi, Wycliff Palu, Jack Dempsey, Matt Lucas, Bryce Hegarty.

Seven-year partnership with financial services giant marks historic first for women’s football

Financial services company Visa has become the first ever sponsor of UEFA women’s football after the sport’s European governing body unbundled the inventory from men’s soccer.

As part of the landmark seven-year partnership, which runs through 2025, the global payments technology firm will support women’s football across all levels of the game.

Visa will become a main partner of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the UEFA Women’s European Championship, as well as the Women’s Under-19 and Under-17 tournaments, and the Women’s European Futsal Championship.

Visa will also support UEFA’s marketing platform, Together #WePlayStrong, which was set up in order to encourage more girls and women to take up the sport.

The partnership will see Visa lift the campaign through jointly branded content designed to alter the image of the women’s game.

The move to revolutionise UEFA’s traditional sports sponsorship model is a highly significant one, with the change allowing women’s soccer to grow more rapidly thanks to the increase in commercial opportunities available to further develop the game.

UEFA’s director of marketing, Guy-Laurent Epstein, said: “This will not only help to inspire current fans of women’s football but also ensure future generations take an interest in the sport. We are pleased Visa shares our vision for a vibrant women’s game – a vision that has taken a significant step forward with the signing of our partnership agreement.”

Charlotte Hogg, chief executive of Visa Europe, added: “It is an exciting time for women’s football. Twenty one million women and girls participate in the beautiful game across Europe and at Visa we want to celebrate every single one of them.

“We want to inspire, enable and leave a legacy to girls and young women to follow their dreams. With UEFA, we plan to bring women’s football to the forefront because at Visa we believe in acceptance everywhere, from the pitch to the boardroom.”

UEFA’s head of women’s football Nadine Kessler said: “The women’s game has always had tremendous value for football and the wider society, but today marks yet another milestone for women’s football and what it can offer.

“It proves that women’s football has truly taken on a new dimension within the commercial landscape. Visa’s commitment and excitement embodies the new heights we have reached with our sport.”

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The England international is set to remain at Liverpool for the foreseeable future after signing a new deal, and his boss has backed the deal

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Jurgen Klopp is thrilled Joe Gomez has agreed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, calling it a “smart decision” from both the player and the club’s hierarchy.

Gomez has steadily established himself as a first-team regular at Anfield since arriving from Charlton Athletic in 2015, nailing down a place in Klopp’s starting XI this term.

The 21-year-old made his England debut last year and has impressed for the Three Lions, though injury robbed him of a place in their World Cup squad.

He sustained another injury in last week’s win over Burnley, suffering a lower-leg fracture, meaning he is again set for a spell on the sidelines.

Although Klopp sympathises with Gomez’s injury problems, he has no doubts the contract extension – which was announced on Monday – will benefit both the player and the club, with reports suggesting he agreed a six-year deal.

“Since I’m here, the development is incredible, it was only a bit delayed because he was injured when I came in playing for England Under-21s,” Klopp told reporters on Monday ahead of the Champions League clash with Napoli.

“It was a really serious injury and it took a while until he was back, and then as it is with young players, you need a bit of time to find all your natural strength and football skills again.

“Last year he was brilliant and this year outstanding. The future is bright for him. This injury is pretty much useless in the moment but we know how it is with a broken bone. He needs a bit of patience but then everything will be fine and he can go again.

“I am really happy he made that decision, it is brilliant for us but I also think is brilliant for him. This is the right club. He loves being here so it is a smart decision on both sides.”

Gomez’s defensive colleague Virgil van Dijk has been similarly impressed with the young England international and is convinced the new contract is a just reward.

“It’s well deserved,” Van Dijk added. “I knew a few weeks ago.

“He’s a great player, he has been showing that for us and for England. He can only get better and I’m delighted for him.”

The exciting young midfielder has exceeded expectations since his arrival from Lorient in July

Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat believes the signing of Matteo Guendouzi in July showed the world that the club have become ‘the old Arsenal again’.

Guendouzi, 19, arrived at the Emirates for an undisclosed fee in July, with many expecting the France youth international to play the majority of his football with the U23s this season.

However, the classy midfielder impressed newly appointed manager Unai Emery with his performances in pre-season and has played a huge part in Arsenal’s season so far, making 19 appearances to date.

Former Dortmund scout Mislintat says he first spotted Guendouzi playing for Lorient in Ligue 1 and believes his signing has shown the world that Arsenal are a team that give young players ‘a real chance’.

“I saw him (Guendouzi) play in Lorient when the club was still in Ligue 1,” Mislintat told Die Zeit .

“I like this club, you always find interesting players there.

“Guendouzi attracted attention with his long hair and his personality but my interest is also the weakness of a player. Can you stop them?

“Matteo ran inexpedient over the whole field but for me one thing was clear: It’s just a matter of time to break with that habit.

“For us, the transfer of this 18-year-old boy was an important signal to show the world: We are the old Arsenal again, who give young players a real chance.”

Mislintat took up his role with Arsenal in November 2017 and was responsible for the signings of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bernd Leno and Lucas Torreira among others.

Emery’s side are currently fifth in the Premier League table on 31 points but are unbeaten in their last 20 matches, having not lost since their first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea.

In the absence of fellow Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, Guendouzi played all 90 minutes of the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Wednesday and was involved in a controversial incident with Red Devils’ midfielder Marouane Fellaini , who appeared to pull the Frenchman’s hair.

Next up for Emery’s men is a home match against Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

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Gregg Berhalter’s first camp as U.S. national team coach sees him call in veteran Michael Bradley and a collection of young prospects to start 2019

Gregg Berhalter’s first training camp in charge of the U.S. national team will feature a squad that includes many new faces, and some the new coach is very familiar with.

Recent Manchester City signing Zack Steffen and veteran midfielder Michael Bradley headline the 27-man roster for the USMNT’s upcoming January training camp in Chula Vista, California. The squad, made up exclusively of MLS players, will train ahead of friendlies against Panama and Costa Rica.

Steffen, Wil Trapp and Gyasi Zardes are all part of the squad, having all played for Berhalter with the Columbus Crew. Steffen is coming off a big December that saw him complete a $10 million (£8m) transfer to Manchester City that will see him join the Premier League giants in the summer of 2019. He was also named U.S. Soccer male player of the year and MLS goalkeeper of the year.

Bradley is back with the national team for the second time since the team’s failed attempt to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The 31-year-old Toronto FC midfielder is far and away the most experienced player on the squad, with nearly 100 more caps than Zardes, the second-most capped player on the team.

Berhalter has called in several new faces, including U.S. Under-20 national team standout Mark McKenzie and his Philadelphia Union teammate Auston Trusty. MLS rookie of the year Corey Baird is also part of the group of 12 uncapped players called in, a group that also includes San Jose fullback Nick Lima and arguably the biggest surprise of the squad, 20-year-old Chicago Fire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic.

The USMNT will convene in California on January 6 and train in Chula Vista before shifting to Phoenix, Arizona ahead of a friendly against Panama on January 27. The U.S. team will then travel back to California to take on Costa Rica in San Jose on February 2.

GOALKEEPERS: Alex Bono (Toronto FC), Sean Johnson (New York City FC), Tyler Miller (LAFC), Zack Steffen (Columbus Crew).

DEFENDERS: Reggie Cannon (FC Dallas), Greg Garza (FC Cincinnati), Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake), Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls), Daniel Lovitz (Montreal Impact), Mark McKenzie (Philadelphia Union), Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids), Auston Trusty (Philadelphia Union), Walker Zimmerman (LAFC).

MIDFIELDERS: Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids), Paul Arriola (D.C. United), Corey Baird (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Russell Canouse (D.C. United), Marky Delgado (Toronto FC), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy), Djordje Mihailovic (Chicago Fire), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew).

FORWARDS: Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers), Christian Ramirez (LAFC), Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew).