He is viewed as a player who has proven himself sufficiently in a good league - and in European competition - but who, at 25, still has significant room for improvement and development. He has played predominantly on the left for Porto, but is able to occupy other forward positions if required.
In the aftermath, two fans were seen in heated discussion, with one offering the presumed aggressor a strong slap to the face. The damage, though, had already been done – not only to Lyon, but to the league’s credibility.
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek could soon be on his way from Old Trafford, according to a story in The Mirror. The 24-year-old Dutch player is wanted by Newcastle United but Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers have now joined the chase for the player, though United boss Rangnik is not keen to lose the player midway through the season.
Serie A: Juventus misery continues Juventus' miserable start to the Serie A season continued as they lost 2-1 at Hellas Verona, with an early double from Giovanni Simeone dropping Massimiliano Allegri's side to ninth in the standings.
The togetherness and the team spirit, Gareth's really got us set up right. I think it's going to take some time to adapt, Lingard said of Sancho.
Elsewhere, France have already wrapped up Group D and face a Finland side hoping to make the play-offs, with Ukraine still hoping to catch them, and Wales host Belgium needing a victory to guarantee a seed spot in the play-offs.
The Spaniard joined PSG in July on a free transfer after ending a 16-year career with Real Madrid, but has been unable to play due to a long-running calf injury which led to him missing most of the previous season and Spain's Euro 2020 campaign.
The players, led by manager Renato Portaluppi, walked out of the tunnel to play Sao Luiz and lined up before the game wearing white masks over their faces.
But I'm not going to be able to play as well in other positions as I am in my position, playing week in week out.
Milot Rashica showcased his talents and how much the club have missed him with an excellent ball-carrying performance that got Norwich up the pitch at key points in the match.
Now, nearly two years on from the death of George Floyd and the tidal wave of outrage that followed, an eerie quiet seems to have descended on national cultural debate and the issues raised have receded from the news agenda.
First, Harwood-Bellis' powerful header was palmed over before a cute Sawyers cutback found Maja in a promising position, only for the latter to also be thwarted.
All of our thoughts are with his family and friends. After leaving Wolves to join Northampton in 1967, Flowers served as player-manager, followed by spells at Telford and Wellington Town.
The hosts looked bright from the first whistle and their opener duly arrived after just seven minutes.
Me, for sure, when I don't win, I'm not happy, I am upset and I think that is OK. Tottenham to consider offers for Alli and DohertyTottenham will also consider formal offers for Dele Alli and Matt Doherty to leave the club this month.
It's a European trophy, Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said. Every one is important, every competition you can win is important. I don't play football to finish fourth, fifth or sixth. You do it for the occasions regardless of competitions.
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Thick fog descended on Dens at half-time with both teams struggling to get going after the break. However, the visitors finally scored what proved to be the winner in the 75th minute.
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He prevailed 7-6(1) 6-4 4-6 6-2 on the day, with steely determination displayed throughout, but he was quick to pick up on the antics of those in the crowd afterwards.
I think that for everyone it's always very important to win trophies, Conte said. But you have to build to win trophies.
Koeman's 14-month tenure came to an end following a 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano last month, with that result all but ending Barca's chances in the Liga title race.
Another option is Benoit Badiashile of Monaco, with the 20-year-old Frenchman valued at £50m - too rich for Eddie Howe’s side.
West Brom boss Valerien Ismael said last week that the club will ramp up talks with Johnstone in order to try and persuade him to sign a new contract as they chase promotion back to the Premier League.
That home advantage was clear early on, with Tottenham dominating possession and having as much as 83 per cent of the ball in the first 15 minutes.
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Bobby needed time to get into the game because he got the balls in the most difficult areas… After he scored the goal, you could see the confidence back all of a sudden, the ball was our friend again and we won the game.
Other sources have told BBC Sport that people are unwilling to take a hard line on this issue, or act as whistleblowers, in order to protect themselves.
The 51-year-old has twice agreed fresh terms since taking charge in 2016 and has now indicated that he might be willing to do so again.
When you compare the performance at the Etihad to the one at Sheffield United, they all look like they are playing with confidence.
He then got lost for the first goal in the Merseyside derby. I don't care what anyone says, the injuries have made a huge difference.
Championship fixtures | table | highlightsGet Sky SportsDespite three substitutions, and Hull seeing most of the ball during the second half, Barnsley looked good value for their win.
Will they rest every player? When you go away and you get goals and you create chances it's so important for your confidence.
Saka was a constant source of danger and so too was Martinelli, who is recapturing his best form at exactly the right time.
Scepticism about the new manager probably hastens the need for him to deliver it. Is it influencing his thinking?
“Through the years, we’ve seen many, many world-class players, managers, and everybody at the club try to help increase the trophy cabinet of this club and we are part of it. When the time arrives, you want to make the most of it.
Before 2021-22, they hadn't had two players sent off in a single top-flight league match since May 2008 v Celtic.How to follow Free match highlights will be published on the Sky Sports website, app and YouTube channel later that evening.
There are all fantasies that have been made up to create a persona. But the biggest myth is that he is an influencer.
Antonio Conte understands Harry Kane's frustration at Tottenham's lack of trophies but says the striker is central to the club's future.
“I played against him when I was at Ajax, and he was at Chelsea [as manager], so he knows me as a player. He thinks I have qualities that can help the team.
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UEFA are the only footballing institution to have released a statement, saying: UEFA takes the protection of its intellectual property rights seriously and we are investigating this matter further.
