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Facundo Pellestri nets late equaliser as Man Utd earn draw with Athletic Bilbao
Facundo Pellestri nets late equaliser as Man Utd earn draw with Athletic Bilbao
Facundo Pellestri ensured Manchester United avoided defeat in their final pre-season friendly as Harry Maguire atoned for his first-half error to help secure a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao. Maguire, whose mistake had allowed Nico Williams to open the scoring before the break, set up the Uruguay international to level in stoppage time in front of a sell-out crowd at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Maguire, who was replaced as United captain by Bruno Fernandes during a summer of speculation over his future, was included as one of 11 changes to the side which beat Lens 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday, but there was no place for injured £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund a day after he had been presented to the club’s fans. Erik ten Hag’s men might have got off to the perfect start when Pellestri played Jadon Sancho in behind the Athletic defence with just four minutes gone, but his attempt was blocked by goalkeeper Unai Simon. Goalkeeper Tom Heaton was called upon to claim Inaki Williams’ 15th-minute strike as the Spaniards responded and they though they had been awarded a 25th-minute penalty seconds after United had seen their appeals waved away at the other end. Referee Neil Doyle initially pointed to the spot after Nico Williams had been brought down by Alvaro Fernandez, only for the official to change his mind and award a free-kick, with which Heaton dealt comfortably. However, the LaLiga side took the lead with 29 minutes gone when Oihan Sancet capitalised on Maguire’s slip-up to feed Nico Williams, who fired past the advancing keeper. Eighteen-year-old Dan Gore tested Simon as the second-half got under way with neither side taking a backward step. But Bilbao’s hopes of retaining their advantage were dealt a blow with 24 minutes remaining when last man Aitor Paredes was given a straight red card for hauling back Hannibal Mejbri after conceding possession to the Tunisia midfielder. Hannibal passed up a glorious opportunity to level when he volleyed the ball over from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross, but redemption arrived deep into stoppage time when Maguire headed down another Wan-Bissaka delivery for Pellestri to steer home the equaliser. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-07 01:47
Soto shines in DC return as Padres down Nationals 7-4
Soto shines in DC return as Padres down Nationals 7-4
Juan Soto hit his ninth home run and had three hits to begin a three-game visit to his former team as the San Diego Padres earned a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals
2023-05-24 10:53
Football rumours: Four clubs battle to sign Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse
Football rumours: Four clubs battle to sign Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse
What the papers say Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is likely to leave the club this summer after their relegation to the Sky Bet Championship, with four clubs vying for his signature. Newcastle, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa are all keen to sign the England international who is valued at around £40million, The Sun says. Declan Rice has reportedly declared he wants to stay in the Premier League, ruling out a move to Bayern Munich, with Arsenal and Manchester United best placed to land the West Ham captain, according to the Daily Mail. The Sun says former Australia and current Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou could be announced as Tottenham’s new manager as early as next week. Brighton’s £30million bid for defender Levi Colwill, who was on loan at the club, has been rejected by Chelsea, the Daily Mail said. Social media round-up Players to watch Victor Osimhen: Newcastle have joined Manchester United in the race for the 24-year-old Nigerian striker, who currently plays for Serie A winners Napoli. Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United have targeted the 20-year-old Atalanta striker who reportedly has a £52million price tag. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-02 14:45
NFL Rumors: The one player Chiefs should sign after roster cut day
NFL Rumors: The one player Chiefs should sign after roster cut day
With the 53-man roster cut deadline passing, the Kansas City Chiefs should opt to take a chance on this edge rusher who was let go by their team.
2023-08-30 07:30
NFL Rumors: Could Bill Belichick leave Patriots for surprise destination?
NFL Rumors: Could Bill Belichick leave Patriots for surprise destination?
The New England Patriots are in free-fall, meaning Bill Belichick's future remains a question mark. The Los Angeles Chargers are a recent rumored destination.
2023-11-16 10:49
NBA Draft Grades 2022: Re-grading the Thunder picks one year later
NBA Draft Grades 2022: Re-grading the Thunder picks one year later
The Thunder surprisingly pushed for a playoff berth last season and their NBA Draft picks from 2022 were a big reason why they were in that spot.The Thunder had very weird 2022 draft class results. The player that they drafted at No. 2 did not play at all this season due to a foot injury that he...
2023-06-15 22:47
Did Bengals get away with dirty late hit on Texans QB C.J. Stroud?
Did Bengals get away with dirty late hit on Texans QB C.J. Stroud?
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud was hit helmet-to-helmet on a misjudged fumble call in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
2023-11-13 05:21
Marcus Rashford names Man City duo as Premier League's best players of last five years
Marcus Rashford names Man City duo as Premier League's best players of last five years
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has named two rival players from Manchester City as the Premier League's top performers over the last half-decade. Man City beat Man Utd in last season's FA Cup final.
2023-07-26 23:18
Nick Hammond takes on short-term advisory role at Leeds
Nick Hammond takes on short-term advisory role at Leeds
Leeds have appointed former Celtic head of football operations Nick Hammond as “interim football advisor on a short-term contract”. Hammond, 55, will help Leeds with their summer recruitment plans as they continue their search for a permanent director of football. The club said: “Leeds United are pleased to confirm the appointment of Nick Hammond as the club’s interim football advisor on a short-term contract. “Hammond will help support the club during the summer transfer window. “The experienced 55-year-old, former director of football at Reading and head of football operations at Celtic, worked in a similar consultancy role at Newcastle United. “The process for finding a new, permanent, director of football at Leeds United is under way and the club aim to complete this process by October, allowing the successful candidate to focus on the January transfer window.” Former Swindon and Reading goalkeeper Hammond spent 13 years as Reading’s first director of football from 2003 and was West Brom’s technical director before becoming Celtic’s head of football operations in 2019. Leeds parted company with former director of football Victor Orta by mutual consent last month, shortly before being relegated from the Premier League. They are also in the hunt for a new head coach after Sam Allardyce, appointed with four games remaining, left Elland Road earlier this month. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-15 17:26
2024 NFL mock draft: Quinn Ewers to Vikings, Shedeur Sanders to surprise team
2024 NFL mock draft: Quinn Ewers to Vikings, Shedeur Sanders to surprise team
The Bears get Caleb Williams and a stud WR at 1-2, the Vikings land Texas QB Quinn Ewers in the Top 5, Shedeur Sanders is grabbed Round 1 and more in a new 2024 NFL mock draft.
2023-10-07 23:55
Kate Markgraf steps down as US Soccer's women's general manager
Kate Markgraf steps down as US Soccer's women's general manager
Former defender Kate Markgraf has stepped down after four years as general manager of the U.S. women’s national soccer team
2023-08-19 12:29
Rodríguez, Miller star as the Mariners beat the White Sox 5-1 despite a dominant performance by Lynn
Rodríguez, Miller star as the Mariners beat the White Sox 5-1 despite a dominant performance by Lynn
Julio Rodríguez hit a two-run double, rookie Bryce Miller pitched seven crisp innings and the Seattle Mariners overcame a dominant performance by Lance Lynn, beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1
2023-06-19 07:16