Don't miss the upcoming live match between Twente (Youth) and Groningen (Youth) today, 27 February 2025. Find out where to watch the free .... FC Twente live score, schedule & player stats Moments later, Crooks was heading for his early shower when he clattered into an aerial challenge close to the halfway line on Grant Hall, who was then substituted after a lengthy period of treatment to a facial injury. His frustration continued as he sat alone on a step, before Rangnick came over to offer some apparent words of comfort to his vexed star. Which takes nothing away from the scale of Villarreal's achievement. It simply seems that this particular style of underdog football works to a point, but no further. Perhaps there's a broad conclusion to be drawn, about the nature of football when the big teams are this good. Manchester City and Liverpool know that, in order to win the title, they essentially can't let any well-organised but inferior team nick points from them in the league. It's almost more important that they be able to break down the 95% of teams who aren't on their level, than to be able to win the head to head games. Gills midfielder Daniel Phillips was sent off midway through the second half for his second bookable offence. With only St Johnstone below them in the table, Dundee's plight is pressing but they are taking their time to get business done as they have yet to sign a player this month. Juventus have conceded two or more goals seven times in Serie A and on a further two occasions in the Champions, while Inter have netted at least twice in nine of their last 11 matches with domestic opponents. Sky Sports News can confirm a report in The Times that, as part of a feasibility study into all aspects of hosting the 2030 World Cup, FA bosses will also look at whether it's possible to bid for the 2028 Euros. Dele Alli is expected to be involved against the Shrimps, despite a lot of talk about the attacking midfielder leaving Spurs this month. Boy wonder Rooney started his career at Everton and went on to become not only Manchester United's leading goalscorer of all time but England's too. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he hoped a decision would be made by the world governing body's member associations by the end of the year. Poland striker Lewandowski gave Bayern the lead with an overhead kick after the ball fell loose in the area. It was a frantic game at Etihad Stadium as City went 2-0 up within 11 minutes and missed several huge chances before Benzema got one back for Real before half-time. Several clubs were interested, and Arsenal even agreed a deal with Crystal Palace, but sources have told GOAL that the move broke down when Nketiah failed to agree personal terms with the Eagles. Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool - Match report and highlightsCity's star man stepped up and delivered inside five minutes when his deflected strike flew in off a post to get the defending champions going. He's like an Antonio, not the same physically, but they like the freedom to be able to run where they want, and not be shackled to a position. Mbappe’s situation is similar to that of Papin himself who left Marseille for AC Milan in 1992 after six hugely successful years at Stade Velodrome. After facing Liverpool, United face another huge match away at Arsenal on April 23, in another game that will play a huge role in determining who takes the much-coveted fourth spot. Patrick Bamford returned from injury to score a stoppage-time leveller off the bench for Leeds against Brentford at Elland Road. FC Twente/Heracles Academie U21 vs FC Groningen U21 Check out the live score and final result of the FC Twente/Heracles Academie U21 vs FC Groningen Reserves Football match held on 27 February ... Ward-Prowse has now scored four from direct free-kicks this season - the same as last year - with only Beckham (2000-01) and Laurent Robert (2001-02) scoring five in a single Premier League campaign. With the Seleção, I play in a position which is closer to the opposition goal and the coach here has changed my positioning too and I really like it. Fred is now better able to influence proceedings in the final third, allowing him to contribute as many goals and assists in his last 10 Premier League appearances (four) as in his previous 85. The Juventus defender was a constant problem down Roma's right flank and gave Ainsley Maitland-Niles a very tough test on his Serie A debut. It would be some achievement if they did, but for now, there are plenty of positives to take heading into 2022.Charlotte Marsh Norwich's squad decimated at the worst possible time When he arrived at Norwich, Dean Smith said he was pleased with the shape of his squad as they faced an uphill battle to avoid Premier League relegation. I told him 'listen, as long as there is no club showing interest in you…' - and it should not only be in the interest of the player, it should also be in the interest of the club. The Uruguay international had gone nine games without registering on the scoresheet but finally found the back of the net to wrap up a one-sided first-half as Atleti led 3-0 at the break. Rooney told reporters when asked if he has been contacted by the Toffees: “Everton approached my agent and asked me to interview for the job. Ramos' appearance against Saint-Etienne marked his first competitive game since Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat to Chelsea on May 5. So, asks our visitor, emitting a cloud of pink gas. You had two goalless draws, and at the end of each of them the more exciting team went out? And you somehow enjoyed most of this? And we answered Yes. And they said, Well, this sounds like a silly sport for a silly planet, and flew away. Sorry, NASA. We blew it. Bundesliga: Frankfurt beat Leverkusen in thriller Bayer Leverkusen threw away a two-goal lead to lose 5-2 at Eintracht Frankfurt and miss the chance to put pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. Jones' performances may well have alerted a wider-range of observers to his talent, but Boro will be hoping he remains a key player as they continue to push for a return to the Premier League for the first time in 13 years.Joe Shread Underrated Mateta leads Palace charge Wilfried Zaha, Eberechi Eze and the rest of Crystal Palace's supporting forwards will attract most of the plaudits for Crystal Palace's 4-0 thrashing of Everton. But once again, they were the architects of their own downfall as Rothwell intercepted a poor pass on the hour and fed Brereton Diaz who surged forward and buried the ball into the roof of the net for his fourth in three games. Guardiola added: We attack good in the spaces and the quality from Bernardo…when you talk about the right technique it is that. The right tempo and doing it in the right moment to give your team-mate the best chance to score the goal. Former Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos is reportedly set for an £8.5m January transfer from Real Madrid to Real Betis. Silva started at the heart of defence as Chelsea beat Manchester City to win the Champions League in May 2021. The Dons arrive not only smarting from their 1-0 Tannadice defeat by Dundee United but by Funso Ojo's red card following an altercation with a home fan. In a country like Cameroon, where less than 3 per cent of the population of 26 million are fully vaccinated, only a small minority of people are therefore eligible to witness the tournament first-hand. Egypt meanwhile, have been far more conservative, with a well-drilled team that, aside from their opening-day defeat to Nigeria, rarely allow their opponents the space to play. I knew Donny as a player from the outside and I brought him here because of his talent in terms of his play, his intelligence and his work ethic. Honestly, I am grateful for the interest shown by a great club, but am also even more grateful to stay here, and I have communicated to Fernando Roig my decision to want to continue as part of this project and for the commitment and respect that I have received from the club and my players, it is mutual and reciprocated. The pressing elements of our game haven't been at the levels we'd want them to be. As a team, we haven't defended well enough. After that it was a difficult mountain to climb but credit to the team, they never gave up, the substitutes were magnificent, and we created three big chances and scored the goal I think we deserved right at the end. Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira: It was so close, but we have been saying that a little bit too often.