Borussia Dortmund suffer injury blow with key player

Borussia Dortmund have received a blow with club-captain Marco Reus likely to miss the rest of the season as a result of the adductor injury picked up earlier this year, German media reports.

The Germany international has been in good form for the Bundesliga outfit this term and he has bagged 12 goals and seven assists from 26 appearances in all competitions, according to iSports livescore API.

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Reus’ career has been hampered by injuries which have seen him miss important games for club and country but over the past couple of years, he has managed to keep himself fit with only minor niggles.

However, it appears that he may not feature for the club for the rest of the current campaign due to the adductor injury suffered during the 3-2 defeat to Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 tie in February, as per football data provider iSports API.

Dortmund are scheduled to face Bayern Munich in the Der Klassiker next week and the game should be relishing to watch with both teams in a good run of form this year.

Bayern as usual are leading the proceedings at the current phase of the season but Dortmund are right behind them with only four points being the difference.

Dortmund returned to Bundesliga action after the coronavirus shutdown with a comfortable 4-0 home win over Schalke in the Revierby. Bayern, meanwhile, had to battle it out for a 2-0 triumph at Union Berlin.

With the January arrival of Erling Braut Haaland, Dortmund have a quality striker, who can carry the goalscoring burden in the absence of Reus but they may still miss the creative presence of their captain from the number 10 role.

Irrespective of this, Lucien Favre’s side can’t afford to drop points in the title pursuit. They have an away game at Wolfsburg this weekend before they host Bayern at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday night.

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Marseille have offered André Villas-Boas a 1-year extension

Football data provider iSports API report that Ligue 1 side Marseille have now formally offered their Portuguese Head Coach André Villas-Boas a one-year contract extension, which if signed would see AVB’s deal run until June 2022.

Contacts never stopped between OM President Jacques-Henri Eyraud and Villas-Boas’ agents despite a series of meetings last week between the pair, the conclusion of which appeared set to be the departure of the ex-Tottenham and Chelsea boss, who magnificently led Marseille to a 2nd placed finish this season, despite limited financial means, as per iSports football API.

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The offer from a financial perspective is on the same wage terms that AVB is currently on. Villas-Boas remains highly affected by Eyraud’s forcing out of one of the Portuguese’s most trusted club allies, Andoni Zubizaretta, who resigned as Sporting Director last week.

The ex-Barcelona man was responsible for the hiring of AVB in the first place. As a result, Villas-Boas is not certain to accept the proposal now on the table.

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Mo Salah revealed he turned down Real Madrid offer in 2018

A former coach with the Egypt national team has claimed that Mohamed Salah rejected a very lucrative offer from Real Madrid two years ago.

However, according to football data provider iSports API, it has proven a wise decision to stay at Anfield as Salah did get his hands on the Champions League trophy a year later and has gone on to score 47 times in the two seasons since.

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Hany Ramzy was the assistant to Héctor Cúper during his time in charge before exiting in 2018.



But it was that year as they were preparing for the World Cup that Salah confided in him about his future ahead of a fixture against Switzerland in March of that year.

“I was talking to Salah and he told me that Real Madrid had sent him an offer,” Ramzy told OnTime Sports.

“The offer was a really good one and Salah discussed it with me and Mr Cúper.

“In the end, he decided to stay with Liverpool because he is happy and comfortable there.”

As per iSports football livescore API, Just a few months after that decision, the former Roma man faced Los Blancos in the Champions League final, where he was infamously injured as his side fell to defeat.

AS do back up Ramzy’s claims, reporting that the player’s agent Ramy Abbas visited the Santiago Bernabéu in January of that year to discuss his client’s future.

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Chelsea in talks with Juventus regarding Pjanic-Jorginho swap deal

Chelsea are considering a swap deal including Jorginho this summer.

As per football data provider iSports API, the Blues have opened talks with Juventus regarding an audacious swap deal which will involve Miralem Pjanic as well.

Apparently, Sarri wants to be reunited with Jorginho once again and Chelsea will be offered Pjanic in exchange.

Sarri has worked with Jorginho for a while now. The two had a great relationship at Napoli and Sarri brought him to Chelsea with him， recorded by iSports API's database.

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The Italian manager now wants to take Jorginho back to Italy.

It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a deal in the coming weeks.

Pjanic is a quality player but he is on the decline right now. Chelsea might end up giving away a better player in Jorginho if the deal goes through.

Frank Lampard needs to improve his midfield options and Pjanic might not be a major upgrade.

According to iSports football data API, the 92-cap Bosnian is likely to be keen on a move to London given his situation at the club. He is not a key member of Sarri’s squad and the 30-year-old needs a move away to resurrect his career.

The deal would certainly improve Juventus as a team. Jorginho is well suited to Italian football and he will be able to make an immediate impact. He is also a very well versed with Sarri’s style of play and he will help Juventus execute the Italian’s game plan better.

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John Obi Mikel has spoken with Club América and Cruz Azul

After refusing to play with Trabanzspor due to Turkey’s original decision to continue playing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, John Obi Mikel is currently a free agent looking for his next club.

According to football data provider iSports API, the 33-year-old two-time Premier League champion and one-time Champions League winner with Chelsea has spent time in China, Turkey, and a short stint at Middlesbrough since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2016.

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Now, he has his sights set on continuing his career in Mexico and his agent has been on the phone with several clubs to offer the Nigerian international’s services.

However, it appears he won’t be bringing his talents to the Estadio Azteca as there appears to be no interest from the Clásico Joven rivals, as per iSports football livescore API.

“We are looking at options. We have spoken with América and Cruz Azul, but I am telling you at the moment there is no interest.”

It’s believed that Mikel’s representatives will now get in touch with Tigres and Rayados to try to secure his next deal.

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Valencia consider reappointing Unai Emery next season

Valencia are considering signing up Unai Emery to replace Albert Celades as their head coach, according to reports in Spain.

It is report that Valencia are looking at the option for Unai Emery to return to their bench. According to reliable football data provider iSports API，the 48-year-old already took charge of the club for four years between 2008 and 2012, pushing them up into the Champions League places – though failing to win trophies.

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Now it looks like a comeback is on the cards. Valencia have Albert Celades on a contract until 2021, but the team sit three points outside of the Europa League places as things stand. A weak end to the season (assuming we get one) could see them replace Celades.

The Spanish outlet claim Emery has the profile Valencia are looking for. They view the last eight years as valuable experience he can now bring back to the club.

Emery is out of a job ever since leaving Arsenal in November. He spent a year and five months with the Gunners, finishing fifth, losing the Europa League final and leaving the team in eighth, eight points off the top four after just 13 games, as per iSports football livescore API.

Things didn’t go well in England, but his history in Spain is much more positive. Plus, one of Arsenal’s best nights under his tenure was a comprehensive win away to Valencia. This appointment is certainly a strong possibility.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother Alex to skip college to play in Europe

Alex Antetokounmpo, the youngest brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, plans to skip college and play professionally in Europe to prepare for the NBA, as per iSports baketball data API.

Alex Antetokounmpo, who graduated from Dominican High School in Wisconsin, he had reportedly received offers to play at DePaul, Ohio and Green Bay.

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"I am examining my options. I have a few choices from the States, but I have decided to play in Europe," he told the website. "I want to become a pro as soon as possible. I was born and raised in Europe, I know European basketball, and the best thing for me would be to sign a contract with a European club. I will have to train and compete against grown men, I will experience strong competition and pressure, and I will evolve on every level."

According to iSports basketball API, Alex Antetokounmpo averaged 20 points and 7 rebounds per game as a senior at Dominican High School this season. He moved to the Milwaukee area from Greece in 2013, when Giannis was a rookie with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Antetokounmpo isn't ranked in the 2020 ESPN 100. He was twice a first-team all-state selection and averaged 20 points and 7 rebounds per game during his senior season.

He will be eligible for the NBA draft beginning in 2021. He told EuroHoops.net that playing in Europe "will really help me in my plan to prepare myself in the best possible way. So when I feel ready to take the next step, I will be totally prepared for the NBA."

As per baskertball data provider iSports API, if he makes it to the NBA, he would become the fourth Antetokounmpo brother to do so. Giannis and Thanasis both play for the Bucks, while Kostasplays for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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