Former Swansea midfielder Alexjandro Pozuelo scores Panenka penalty and sensational lob on Toronto debut

Former Swansea midfielder Alexjandro Pozuelo scores Panenka penalty and sensational lob on Toronto debut

Former Swansea midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo scored a stunning lob on his Toronto debut.


The 27-year-old completed his second-half brace with the outrageous effort after converting a Panenka penalty in a 4-0 win over New York City on Friday night.





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Alejandro Pozuelo struggled for form at Swansea



Pozuelo, who left Swansea in 2014 after starting just seven Premier League games, joined Toronto from Genk earlier this month.


The Spaniard made himself an instant fans’ favourite at his new club with a man-of-the-match display.





He also assisted Jozy Altidore’s opening goal.


Pozuelo’s audacious penalty was followed up by a goal of the season contender when his looping shot from 12 yards fooled New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson.


His performance drew praise from team-mate Jonathan Osorio, who said: “It was alright.















â€Å“The guy is magic – you saw it today. It was a great debut. I can’t wait to play the rest of the year with him.


â€Å“He’s a special player. Creates a lot, works hard, plays for the team.”


Toronto are top of the MLS table with nine points from their opening three games.





Former Swansea City player Alejandro Pozuelo scored an outrageous lob for new team Toronto FC on Friday as he bagged a brace against New York City on his debut for the club. Receiving the ball just inside the area in the 77th minute, the Spanish midfielder took a touch to control and another to set himself before calmly lifting it between two



Toronto won the game 4-0, extending their perfect start to the MLS season, and Pozuelo scored twice as well as assisting striker Jozy Altidore with the opener. His first goal was a Panenka in front of the expectant home fans, while his second was the sort of goal only scored by people with the first name Lionel and the second name Messi.
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Former Swansea midfielder Alexjandro Pozuelo scores Panenka penalty and sensational lob on Toronto debut Former Swansea midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo scored a stunning lob on his Toronto debut. The 27-year-old completed his second-half brace with the outrageous effort after converting a Panenka penalty in a 4-0 win over New York City on Friday
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Former Swansea City player Alejandro Pozuelo scored an outrageous lob for new team Toronto FC on Friday as he bagged a brace against New York City on his debut for the club. Receiving the ball
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Former Swansea midfielder Alexjandro Pozuelo scores Panenka penalty and sensational lob on Toronto debut Former Swansea midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo scored a stunning lob on his Toronto debut. The 27-year-old completed his second-half brace with the outrageous effort after converting a Panenka penalty in.. talkSPORT - Published on March 30, 2019
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Watch this former Swansea City player score an outrageous lob on his MLS debut Alejandro Pozuelo couldn't have dreamed of a better start with an assist and two audacious goals,
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Watch this former Swansea City player score an outrageous lob on his MLS debut Alejandro Pozuelo couldn't have dreamed of a better start with an assist and two audacious goals, Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo, right, kicks toward the goal against New York City FC during first-half MLS soccer action in Toronto, Friday, March 29, 2019.
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It was an MLS debut to remember for Alejandro Pozuelo after the Toronto new boy scored a superb lob in his side's 4-0 win over New York City on Friday night. The Spanish attacking midfielder had
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Football: Barca put one hand on title after edging past Sociedad

Football: Barca put one hand on title after edging past Sociedad

BARCELONA (REUTERS) - Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title on Saturday (April 20) after earning a hard-fought 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp, with goals from defenders Clement Lenglet and Jordi Alba restoring their nine-point lead at the top of the table.
Barca lead the standings on 77 points after 33 games, comfortably clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid who won 1-0 at Eibar earlier in the day.
French centre back Lenglet scored his first league goal for the Catalans to break the deadlock against the stubborn visitors right at the end of the first half with a crashing header from Ousmane Dembele's corner.
Sociedad were rewarded for their intelligent display when forward Juanmi equalised in the 62nd minute, sliding in to meet an incisive pass from Mikel Merino and diverting it past Barca's Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
But Barca hit back almost immediately when Lionel Messi picked out Alba, who did his best impression of the Argentine by cutting in from the left wing and producing a magnificent curling finish into the top corner.
The Catalans will be crowned champions for the 26th time if they beat Alaves on Tuesday and Levante next Saturday. They could clinch the title as soon as Wednesday if they win against Alaves and Atletico lose to Valencia.


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Barca put one hand on title after edging past Sociedad Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title on Saturday after earning a hard-fought 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp, with goals
Barcelona put one hand on La Liga title after edging past


Barca lead the standings on 77 points after 33 games. Barcelona's Luis Suarez shoots at goal during the match against Real Sociedad on April 20, 2019.
Barca put one hand on title after edging past Sociedad


Barcelona put one hand on La Liga title after edging past Sociedad Barca lead the standings on 77 points after 33 games, comfortably clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid who won 1-0 at
Barca put one hand on title after edging past Sociedad

Ryan Kent: Rangers winger facing two-match ban for shoving Celtic captain Scott Brown in the face

Ryan Kent: Rangers winger facing two-match ban for shoving Celtic captain Scott Brown in the face

Rangers winger Ryan Kent may receive a two-match ban for shoving Celtic captain Scott Brown.


The 22-year-old was seen lashing out at Brown in the aftermath of James Forrest̢۪s late winner at Celtic Park.





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Ryan Kent was involved in an altercation with Scott Brown



The on-loan Liverpool man was issued a notice of complaint accusing him of committing a red card offence.


If Rangers choose to contest the ban, a Scottish FA tribunal hearing will take place on Thursday.





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Scott Brown was a the centre of controversy during the Old Firm derby



Brown was the chief protagonist throughout the Old Firm derby.


Alfredo Morelos was sent off for elbowing him in an off-the-ball incident and the Celtic captain celebrated in front of the travelling fans after the full-time whistle.















Kent raised his hand to Brown̢۪s face, who was also involved in a scuffle with Andy Halliday at full-time.


Halliday was dismissed as well but Kent escaped punished on the day.





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Real Madrid transfer news: Sergio Ramos requests free transfer, Florentino Perez confirms

Real Madrid transfer news: Sergio Ramos requests free transfer, Florentino Perez confirms

Real Madrid have received a bid for wantaway captain Sergio Ramos, says president Florentino Perez.


The Spain centre-half has been with the club since moving from Sevilla in 2005, but he could be about to end his time in the capital following a disappointing season for both himself and the team.




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Sergio Ramos has asked for a free transfer from Real Madrid


Ramos and Perez have suffered a severe breakdown in their relationship after reportedly clashing in the changing room after the Champions League exit to Ajax in March.


Perez allegedly threatened to sack Ramos in front of the entire squad, to which the captain responded by telling his boss he would be happy to leave if he was paid the rest of his contract.


Ramos missed the second leg of the Ajax game after deliberately getting himself booked in the dying moments of the first match in a tactical ploy that eventually backfired.











The 33-year-old is tempted by a move to China and in a meeting with Perez, René Ramos, his brother and agent along with Julio Senn, his lawyer, requested he be given a free transfer.


“He [Ramos] came to see me in my office and said that he might leave without a transfer fee,” Perez said on Spanish radio station Onda Cero.


“I told him he can’t leave”.




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Ramos has been with Real Madrid since 2005 and has won four Champions Leagues


“They [Ramos’ representatives] asked to see me and they said they had a good offer from a club in China but that because of the law in China they could not offer a transfer fee.


“Clearly it is out of the question that Real Madrid lets its captain leave for free. It would set a dangerous precedent.”


Ramos has even been linked with a move to Liverpool, but is public enemy number one on Merseyside, following his involvement with Mohamed Salah in last year’s Champions League final.





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Watford 3 Wolves 2 live on talkSPORT: Free stream and full commentary for FA Cup semi-final clash

Watford 3 Wolves 2 live on talkSPORT: Free stream and full commentary for FA Cup semi-final clash

Premier League rivals Watford and Wolves go head-to-head for a place in the FA Cup final today – and it’ll be live on talkSPORT.


Both sides have enjoyed memorable seasons, sitting seventh and eighth in the top-flight table respectively.





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Javi Gracia’s Watford face Wolves this weekend



They will be eager to crown their campaigns with a cup final and have a great chance of going all the way in the historic competition.


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Watford vs Wolves: Kick-off time


The FA Cup semi-final will get underway at 4pm on Sunday, April 7.


The two sides have met once so far this season with Watford claiming a 2-0 win at Molineux thanks to goals from Etienne Capoue and Roberto Pereyra.


Today’s winner will face Manchester City in the final after they beat Brighton 1-0 in the first semi-final yesterday.





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Nuno Espirito Santo’s Wolves face Watford in the FA Cup



Watford vs Wolves: Line-ups


Watford: Gomes, Femenia, Mariappa, Cathcart, Holebas, Doucoure, Capoue, Hughes, Pereyra, Deeney, Gray.


Subs: Janmaat, Deulofeu, Masina, Sema, Quina, Foster, Kabasele.


Wolves: Ruddy, Saiss, Coady, Boly, Doherty, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Neves, Jonny, Jimenez, Jota.


Subs: Bennett, Cavaleiro, Helder Costa, Giles, Vinagre, Norris, Traore.


Referee: Michael Oliver




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Football: Everton dish out 4-0 thrashing to awful Manchester United to dim their top-four EPL hopes

Football: Everton dish out 4-0 thrashing to awful Manchester United to dim their top-four EPL hopes

(REUTERS) - A woeful Manchester United suffered their fifth straight away defeat, in all competitions, with a 4-0 English Premier League hammering at the hands of a vibrant Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday (April 21).
United did not manage a shot on target until the 86th minute as they fell to their sixth loss in eight games since their memorable victory at Paris St-Germain in the Champions League.
The euphoria felt in Paris and at the start of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign already seems a distant memory after a United performance that lacked not only quality but aggression and fire.
"We just didn't perform. That was not worthy of a Manchester United team," said Solskjaer.
"We hold our hands up and apologise to everyone associated with the club," added the Norwegian, who went over to the travelling United support after the final whistle.
"Everton were better than us at all the basics. There are so many things that we need to do better to get a result. Talent has never been enough."
Brazilian Richarlison fired the Toffees ahead in the 13th minute with an acrobatic high volley after Dominic Calvert-Lewin flicked on a long throw.
Gylfi Sigurdsson made it 2-0 with a low drive from over 25 yards out that United goalkeeper David de Gea was slow to react to.
Lucas Digne then blasted in the third in the 56th minute after the Spaniard punched out a corner to the French full-back as United struggled to get even a foot in the game.
Icelandic playmaker Sigurdsson then put substitute Theo Walcott through with a clever pass through the legs of Victor Lindelof which the former Arsenal striker confidently converted.
That concluded a miserable week for United, eliminated from the Champions League by Barcelona on Tuesday, remain in sixth, outside the four qualification spots for next season's campaign. They are two points behind fourth-placed Arsenal (66) having played a game more.
Everton next play at Crystal Palace on Saturday, while United must now somehow pick themselves up in time for the visit of champions Manchester City to Old Trafford for the derby on Wednesday - a game that will help decide the destination of the Premier League title.
For Marco Silva's improving Everton, in seventh place, this was their third top-six scalp in as many home games following victories over Chelsea and Arsenal.
The first goal was the key," said Sigurdsson.
"After that we defended really well. It was important for us to get the next goal after going 2-0 up. It gave us constant belief and we controlled the game after that," he added.
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Chelsea duo Tammy Abraham and Kurt Zouma will STAY at Stamford Bridge if transfer ban remains – reports

Chelsea duo Tammy Abraham and Kurt Zouma will STAY at Stamford Bridge if transfer ban remains – reports

Chelsea duo Tammy Abraham and Kurt Zouma will stay at Stamford Bridge next season if the club’s transfer ban remains, according to reports.


Having spent time away from Stamford Bridge on loan, both youngsters will be told they must stay and fight for their place next season.


The Blues are set to serve a two-window transfer ban for breaching rules surrounding signing players under the age of 18, but have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.




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Tammy Abraham has scored 26 goals at Aston Villa


However, The Sun claim that if the appeal is unsuccessful, both Abraham and Zouma will be told they must stay.


The England Under-21 striker has enjoyed a particularly fruitful spell with Aston Villa and his 26 goals have helped them reach the Championship Play-Off final.


Dean Smith is reportedly keen to buy or loan the 21-year-old if they find a way past the Rams at Wembley, but it is likely this will be rejected.


Similarly, France international Zouma has enjoyed a terrific season on loan at Everton. But with Gary Cahill leaving, the Blues will reject any offers for the 24-year-old.




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Chelsea are in danger of having some of their best young players poached from them given their vulnerable position, with Reece James attracting attention after his great season at Wigan.


James has signed a new agent and is reportedly being watched by Crystal Palace – although there are a host of other clubs keen to sign the 19-year-old.


His parent club are adamant he will serve as cover for first-choice right-back Cesar Azpilicueta, but this is becoming more and more difficult.



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Fernando Llorente was the difference maker for Tottenham in their memorable Champions League match with Manchester City on Wednesday night.


His goal, bundled in from a corner and confirmed by VAR 17 minutes from time, would prove vital in sending Spurs through to a semi-final clash with Ajax.





Llorente scored the crucial goal to send Spurs through



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Llorente scored the crucial goal to send Spurs through



It was his eighth goal of the season and while Llorente has not always been given credit by Spurs fans, he has contributed goals and assists when asked to deputise for Harry Kane.


Of course, Spurs are more potent when the World Cup Golden Boot winner is playing but, they have had to do without him twice this season and Llorente is the man they have turned to.















When Kane went down clutching his ankle against Manchester United back in December, there were groans and plenty of them.


This was not just because Spurs would be without their prolific striker for a prolonged period, but because his back-up had only found the net once in 16 Premier League appearances the season before and was often considered only to be an impact player, the proverbial plan B when a change of approach was needed, not the goal machine required.





Kane injured his ankle for the first time this season in January




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Kane injured his ankle for the first time this season in January



During the England captain’s time on the sidelines however, Llorente set about proving his worth.


He contributed three goals and assisted the same amount, all coming in different competitions.


His goal at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final took the match to a penalty shoot-out, which Spurs lost. He then laid on for Heung-Min Son to score an equaliser against Watford, before netting the winner himself.


Again, Llorente turned provider after coming on for the South Korean to bag the decisive goal against Newcastle and did the same against Leicester for Christian Eriksen to finish from range.





Llorente scored against Dortmund in the Round of 16



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Llorente scored against Dortmund in the Round of 16



There were only six minutes plus stoppage-time remaining when the towering Spaniard entered the field when Borussia Dortmund came to Wembley, but he still managed to get his name on the score sheet with the final goal of a 3-0 last-16 victory.


Against City, Llorente’s input was vital once more, whether it was his hip, hand or arm, the particular limb that done the damage was of little relevance to Spurs supporters.


All that mattered was they scored, again, and in the end, that goal, however fortuitous it was, turned out to be the one that sent them through.


Turn the clock back to the start of their latest European adventure and Spurs were third in Group B after three matches.





Llorente netted against Manchester City on Wednesday



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Llorente netted against Manchester City on Wednesday



They had drawn with PSV Eindhoven and were beaten by Barcelona and Inter Milan, the fact they eventually made it out is a minor miracle, let alone reach the last-four for the first time in their history.


So when Kane’s troublesome ankle agonisingly folded beneath him in the first-leg, Spurs fans could be forgiven for having deja vu, only this time their grumbles were not so loud.


Finding a world-class backup was never going to be a possibility, especially in the case of Spurs where a natural goalscorer like Kane is not exactly going to arrive only to then be parked on the substitutes bench, his equal would have to be exceptional, but understandably hard to find.





Llorente has been reliable when called upon



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Llorente has been reliable when called upon



Llorente is a suitable replacement, when he is trusted to do what he is best at not what Kane excels at.


Spurs had been here before, believing that Vincent Janssen was the man for the job, he shared similarities with Kane, was more mobile than Llorente, but it never worked out the way Mauricio Pochettino had hoped.


While Llorente has become less prolific in recent seasons, that is not to say he has been a slouch when it came to finding the target.





Llorente was vital to keeping Swansea up in 2017



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Llorente was vital to keeping Swansea up in 2017



His near 10-year spell with Athletic Bilbao included 118 goals, while he remains at fans favourite for his solitary season at Swansea, after 15 goals helped them to avoid relegation in 2016/17.


What you see is what you get with Llorente, he is never going to be the most graceful of players, the ham-fisted football cliche ‘a good touch for a big man’ usually applies to anyone exceeding 6ft 2in and the Spurs forward is sure to have heard that on numerous occasions.


The role of the ‘target man’ has become criminally underrated in modern football and when someone can play it as well as Llorente, the least he deserves is a paltry amount of recognition.





Pochettino knows he can trust Llorente



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Pochettino knows he can trust Llorente



Llorente has hardly masqueraded as a goal machine during his spell in north London, he is a man aware of his limitations, his only focus has been helping out Spurs when the SOS call has been sent his way.


Both times he has proved himself to be an able deputy and Spurs fans have finally grown to accept that having him lead their line is not the worst scenario in the world.






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