Nuno Espirito Santo knows West Ham have a lot of work to do despite Everton draw
Nuno Espirito Santo admitted West Ham “have a lot of work” to do although he was encouraged at his reign starting with a battling 1-1 draw at Everton.
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Barca star Yamal must ‘work hard’ to reach top level, says Flick
BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve he must focus on improving his work rate, ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The holders visit Barcelona on Wednesday and 18-year-old winger Yamal is keen to shine after finishing as runner-up at the Ballon d’Or gala last week, behind PSG’s Ousmane Dembele. Yamal returned from a groin injury on Sunday against Real Sociedad in La Liga and provided an assist a minute after coming off the bench during a bright second-half cameo. “(Calling him) super, super, super... I don’t like this... he’s 18 years old and for me he also has to focus on working hard,” Flick told reporters. “It’s not always easy, with talent you can get to this point, but to reach the next level, one or two steps more — and I think he’s able to do that — he has to work hard.” Last season Barcelona won a domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, but fell just short in the Champions League, beaten in the semifinals by Inter Milan despite two sensational displays by Yamal. Against Luis Enrique’s attacking PSG side Flick demanded Yamal and his team-mates knuckle down when the French champions are in possession. “It’s not only about playing with the ball, it’s also defending,” continued Flick. “This is what we need from every player — even a great player with the ball like him — and this makes the difference.” Flick said to beat PSG his team had to concentrate from “the first second to the end of the match” and play at their highest level.
Conte asks reporters for advice during Napoli injury crisis
Napoli go into their Champions League match against Sporting still struggling with injuries which have greatly reduced their options in defence, leading manager Antonio Conte to ask reporters for ideas during Tuesday's press conference.
NCAA moves 2028 Women's Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has decided to hold the 2028 Women's Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis instead of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Pacers and Fever play their games.
A.J. Brown's Cryptic Social Media Post Sparks Concern Despite Eagles' 4-0 Start
A.J. Brown is not quite ready to be on his way — out of Philadelphia, at least — no matter his cryptic posts on social media after the Eagles' passing attack was absent in yet another win.
College Football Playoff, bowl projections after Week 5 - ESPN
Week 5 of the college football season featured a series of heavyweight battles, headlined by Oregon beating Penn State in double overtime, Alabama posting a huge road win at Georgia and Ole Miss knocking off LSU.
Ramsgate manager Ben Smith tells how Joe Taylor called new strike partner Mitchell May before rejoining the club
Ramsgate boss Ben Smith has told how a phone call from Joe Taylor to Mitchell May laid the foundations for the pair’s new strike partnership.
Saliba signs new long-term deal at Arsenal
LONDON: William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The France defender has reportedly put pen to paper on a five-year deal, which will keep him at the club until 2030. His previous contract had been due to run until 2027. Saliba, 24, had been expected to extend his stay at the Emirates despite earlier reported interest from Real Madrid. The center-back joined the Gunners in 2019 but had a number of loan spells before establishing himself as a regular in Mikel Arteta’s team during the 2022/23 season. Since then Saliba has been at the heart of an Arsenal side that has finished second in each of the past three seasons in the Premier League. “I feel at home.