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mayo 20, 2024

Cómo las decisiones del VAR han afectado a cada club de la Premier League 2023-24

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. - How VAR decisions have affected every Prem club in 2023-24 - VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guideIn this week's VAR Review: Was referee Michael Oliver correct to reject the VAR's advice and award Arsenal's winner against Everton? Plus, why Wolverhampton Wanderers' Nélson Semedo saw red against Liverpool.What happened: Arsenal thought they had won the game in the 89th minute. Gabriel Jesus collected the ball halfway inside the Everton half, and fed a pass to Martin Ødegaard. The Norway international scuffed a shot and the ball ran to Kai Havertz, who scored from close range. However, the VAR, Stuart Attwell, directed referee Michael Oliver to the screen to disallow the goal for handball in the buildup by Jesus.VAR decision: Goal stands, overturn rejected at the monitor.VAR review: It was only the second time this season a referee has stuck by their original decision and, like the first occasion, the Premier League's Independent Key Match Incidents Panel may rule it was incorrect to do so.The first example came in September, when referee Darren England rejected the advice of VAR Robert Jones that a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Aston Villa against Crystal Palace should be overturned. The panel voted 4-1 that the VAR's intervention was correct. Accidental attacking handball only applies to the goal scorer, so it has to be a deliberate act for Havertz's goal to be ruled out. It's all about how Jesus moves his body to control the ball: if you think the touch on the arm was accidental it's a fair goal; if you believe the striker has turned his arm into it to move it forward into his path then it's deliberate. Oliver thought it was the former; Attwell the latter. It will split opinion and it comes down to how you view Jesus' movement. We should be seeing referees stick with their own decision more often, though the KMI Panel's judgements suggest there have only been five other occasions this season. This didn't stick out as an obvious situation where the referee should ignore the VAR. So what about consistency? Last weekend, AFC Bournemouth had a Dominic Solanke goal ruled out against Brentford for handball in the buildup by Antoine Semenyo, with the ball touching his arm in midfield before he created the goal. The KMI Panel ruled that to be the fifth incorrect VAR overturn this season, voting 4-1 that the goal should have stood. You can argue that allowing the Arsenal goal to stand is consistent with the KMI Panel's assessment of the Bournemouth goal, yet Semenyo didn't lean into the path of the ball and there was a far greater case for it being accidental. In doing do, Oliver became the first referee in the Premier League to reject a VAR's advice for a second time. The previous case came last season in Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth, when Oliver stuck with a penalty he'd awarded for handball. There was also a claim for a possible handball before a goal for West Ham United's goal at Manchester City. The ball touched the arm of Tomás Soucek before Mohammed Kudus scored, but it was by his side and accidental. Liverpool 2-0 WolvesPossible red card: Semedo challenge on Mac Allister What happened: Nélson Semedo was shown a yellow card by referee Chris Kavanagh in the 28th minute for a challenge on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. However, there was a check for a red card from the VAR, David Coote.VAR decision: Yellow card upgraded to red. VAR review: It was perhaps predictable that Wolves would have another decision go against them after they trigged a vote for VAR to be scrapped at the Premier League AGM on June 6. This decision means their VAR score across the last five seasons is -18 (33 VAR overturns have gone against them, with 15 in their favour). The magnitude is shown by next worst-affected clubs being Arsenal and West Ham United on -6. It's been a discussion point throughout the season that the Premier League is a little too lenient when it comes to serious foul play challenges, and there's no doubt Wolves will argue it's no different to several others which haven't led to a VAR red card and not "clear and obvious." Think Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo on Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch in the Carabao Cup final, or Malo Gusto's tackle on Fulham midfielder Willian, or the mistimed challenge by Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on Sasa Lukic.In each of those three cases, the defender was deemed to be stepping into a challenge, and arrived just after the ball had gone. The nature of the tackle, even though contact on the opponent it was above the boot, couldn't be considered to have excessive force. Semedo's tackle had a few key factors which make it different. He goes over the top of the ball and makes contact with Mac Allister's shin, notably above ankle height. The challenge is made with an angled boot with studs leading, a marked difference to how a player would make the tackle when stepping in to try to win the ball. He is starting to run into the challenge, which creates a degree of force, and goes in with a jumping motion which creates a lunge-effect and catches Mac Allister high above the shin. It's a certain VAR red card. Mac Allister may have both feet off the ground at one stage too, yet he doesn't go over the top of the ball into the opponent's shin with his studs. Brentford 2-4 NewcastlePossible penalty overturn: Mbeumo challenge on Hall What happened: Referee Simon Hooper awarded Newcastle United a penalty in the 76th minute when Bryan Mbeumo clipped the foot of Lewis Hall as he ran into the area. But where did the foul take place? It was looked at by the VAR, Paul Tierney.VAR decision: Penalty cancelled, foul outside the area. VAR review: We've talked in recent weeks about how a penalty from an inadvertent clip of an attacker, or one which wouldn't be visible without the footage being slowed down, has to be given on the field and won't be awarded through a review.For this, we always refer to the red card and penalty for Arsenal's David Luiz against Wolves in 2021. It was identical to this incident, in terms of the kind of offence, and was also given on the field. The more obvious recent example came in the North London derby, with Dejan Kulusevski's back foot brushing the leg of Leandro Trossard and causing him to go down in the area. That wasn't given by the referee and the KMI Panel unanimously voted that it shouldn't be a spot kick.Yet here we are with Newcastle awarded a penalty for just that. Mbeumo was running behind Hall, whose trailing foot touched the Brentford player and he tripped over into the area. It's a major problem with VAR which will always serve up a feeling of inconsistency: a penalty can be given on the field in one game, but it won't in another even though there are similarities. On this occasion the spot kick didn't stand, because the foul contact was outside the area. It's another odd one, because almost the whole of Hall's body is inside the penalty box -- apart from that trailing leg. And it's the point of contact of the foul that decides where an offence has taken place, not where the rest of an attacker's body may be. Hall's back leg was the other side of the line, so a free kick was the correct outcome. More controversially, last week Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon wanted a spot kick against Manchester United when his heel appeared to be stood on by Sofyan Amrabat. When asked about the incident after the game, Gordon said: "I don't understand the point of VAR."The freeze frame of the incident makes it seem a certain penalty, in fact some would say that makes it appear a possible red card. But how an incident looks at normal speed plays a significant part. If the contact can't be detected without a forensic analysis, can it be a referee error not to give a penalty? The KMI Panel again unanimously voted the VAR was right to stay out of it. It's the kind of situation which supporters struggle to understand but, as far as the Premier League is concerned, it's the intended application of VAR.Man City 3-1 West HamPossible handball: Soucek when scoring What happened: West Ham thought they had found a route back into the game in the 88th minute when Tomás Soucek helped the ball in after a corner routine. The goal was checked for a possible handball by the VAR, Jarred Gillett. VAR decision: Goal disallowed. VAR review: One of the clearer handball goals we're likely to see. Soucek puts out an arm to divert the ball into the goal -- it's what fans thought VAR would be for, rather than those toenail offside situations. It's the kind of handball that a player should be booked for, but such factual decisions are made by the VAR and a yellow card can only result from a review if a referee has visited the monitor. Sheffield United 0-3 TottenhamPossible red card overturn: Violent conduct by Brooks on Son What happened: Referee Andy Madley showed the red card to Sheffield United's Andre Brooks in the 78th minute for an off-the-ball incident leading up to a corner. The VAR, Tim Robinson, checked to see if it was the correct decision. VAR decision: Red card rescinded. VAR review: Another example of a huge injustice being corrected. Madley felt that Brooks had kicked Son Heung-Min but the referee has misread the situation. Brooks just stood on the toe of the Tottenham Hotspur player, and there wasn't any violent conduct.Indeed, such was the nature of the VAR overturn the red wasn't even downgraded to a yellow and the disciplinary action was completely cancelled. Some factual parts of this article include information provided by the Premier League and PGMOL. ,El videoarbitraje genera controversia en la Premier League cada semana. Repasamos las decisiones recientes y su impacto en los equipos de la liga.

El videoarbitraje genera controversia en la Premier League cada semana. Repasamos las decisiones recientes y su impacto en los equipos de la liga.

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mayo 20, 2024

Conversaciones para fichar a Mourinho y Di María en Besiktas.

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. Besiktas are in talks to sign coach José Mourinho and Argentina international Ángel Di María according to the Turkish club's vice-president Huseyin Yucel.Mourinho, 61, has been without a job since being fired by Roma in January.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Besiktas parted company with former Portugal coach Fernando Santos in April following the team's poor run of form and named former youth coach Halim Okta as interim manager for the remainder of the season."About a month ago I met José Mourinho in Istanbul and he listened to our offer," Yucel told TGRT Haber TV "He said he would think about it and give us an answer. He responded after a while and said he would like to meet again in Italy next week."We [have] met Mourinho's financial expectations. We are prepared to satisfy his salary demands. We will evaluate his hiring with the board of directors. If we reach an agreement with Mourinho, we will recommend that he includes [ex-Besiktas player] Ricardo Quaresma in the [coaching] team."Besiktas, who are fifth in the Turkish Super Lig with one round remaining and take on Trabzonspor in Thursday's Turkish Cup final, also want to bring in Di María this summer. ,Besiktas busca fichar a José Mourinho y Ángel Di María, según el vicepresidente del club. Mourinho, sin equipo, se reunió en Estambul y considera la oferta.

Besiktas busca fichar a José Mourinho y Ángel Di María, según el vicepresidente del club. Mourinho, sin equipo, se reunió en Estambul y considera la oferta.

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mayo 20, 2024

La Resurrección de Dominic Solanke

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. Last season, Solanke failed to live up to his potential. After scoring 29 goals in 2021-22 and helping Bournemouth gain promotion from the Championship, his 2022-23 top flight campaign was underwhelming as he only scored six goals. It was a poor run of form from the former Chelsea academy player, whose low numbers last campaign included a league-goal drought of nearly 20 hours.And then, Andoni Iraola came to his rescue.Thanks to the Basque manager (nominated by the Premier League for Manager of the Season) and his aggressive, high-octane style, Bournemouth are on the cusp of a top-half finish, and Solanke truly delivered by becoming a menacing No. 9. His 19 goals turned him into the highest scoring Premier League scorer in the history of Bournemouth, passing Joshua King's 16 goals in 2016-2017. With the Cherries' newfound energetic philosophy, Solanke is a far more dangerous striker. He doesn't just want to score goals, he hunts for them like a lion to prey.Were it not for the avalanche of English center-forward talent, which includes starter Harry Kane and Watkins, I think Solanke's presence in England's squad for this summer's Euros would hardly be in doubt. But ultimately, it's up to manager Gareth Southgate and his preference on how many strikers he'll want to take.One thing is for sure: Solanke is not a finished product, and there surely will be more to come from the English forward. That's bittersweet news for Bournemouth, who know that bigger clubs with larger budgets will be circling around this summer. But if they can hold on to him, Iraola's Bournemouth could climb higher in the table, with Solanke as the protagonist.Which team earned an A? ArsenalLet's make one thing clear. In the Premier League's title race, if your club has pushed Manchester City to the final day of the season, then it has done a spectacular job. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal delivered a magnificent run, having achieved more wins (27) than the famous Invincibles campaign.With one game to spare, they earned the most victories in their Premier League history. The two times they have done better were back in 1970-71 (29) and 1930-31 (28). Offensively, they are currently on 89 goals, which is better than last season's total (88), while defensively, they almost halved the goals they conceded (28) compared to 2022-23 (43) mainly thanks to the formidable defensive duo of William Saliba and Gabriel.It seems that City will indeed take the crown once again, but I think it's crucial to remember that Arteta's project is amazingly still ahead of schedule. The Basque manager took over from Unai Emery in December 2019 so his first full campaign was not long ago, in 2020-21. That season, Arsenal ended eighth. Arteta called for patience and luckily he got it, because the positive trajectory is clear.In 2021-22 the Gunners finished fifth, and last season, when they had the youngest squad in the entire league, they finished second. This time around, their fate will depend on Sunday's results, but I have to reiterate just how difficult it is to do this against City, whose reign under Guardiola is unrivaled in modern football.Arsenal were aesthetically wonderful to watch this season, too. Now, the project continues to elevate under Arteta, and title or not, they deserve the best grade possible.Which team earned an F? Manchester UnitedLet me just begin by stating that not all of this is manager Erik ten Hag's fault, who had a strong debut season with Man United in 2022-23 after finishing third. It's not to say he isn't one of the main reasons for their poor campaign. Of course he is. He is the manager after all. But the club's downfall, which will see them without European football next season unless they either win the FA Cup or finish seventh, is multifaceted, and in order to give a fair grade, you have to look at everything.With United, it begins with the planning before a ball has even been kicked. The summer arrivals did not impact the squad in a major way (aside from goalkeeper André Onana, who has eight clean sheets, tied for fifth most in the league) and as a result, many areas have been exposed. Rasmus Højlund is talented, but he is not the finished product, which is evident after only getting nine league goals.Meanwhile, it's fair to say Real Madrid exercised foresight when they allowed Casemiro's exit because his engine is running low, exacerbating United's issues in midfield. And defensively? The injuries didn't help -- especially to Lisandro Martínez -- but it's not like any replacement was strong enough to put together a good run. Ten Hag changed his center-back pairings 14 times this season. That to me says vulnerability.Lastly, Man United are currently set to finish the season with a minus-3 goal difference, which will be a first for the club since the start of the Premier League, having last finished with a negative goal difference in 1989-90. All of these facts force me to give Man United a poor grade for 2023-24, and it should come to no one's surprise.How's this for impressive: Emery's Aston Villa achieved Champions League qualification for the first time in Premier League history since the competition allowed qualification to three/four teams. It's the first time they will be in the top European tournament in more than 40 years.This season, they also achieved more Premier League points than any other Aston Villa side since the calendar was reduced to 38 games. They also delivered some impressive victories, including the double over Arsenal and perhaps the best performance of the season back in early December, when they didn't just beat Man City but outclassed them in almost every statistical department.All of this and more was done in Emery's first full season with the club as he only joined in October 2022. To add more context, the Basque manager did it with a depleted squad as he had to deal with two ACL injuries for the entire season (Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Buendía) -- plus a third ACL injury in February (Boubacar Kamara) -- and other major absences from key players including a two-month spell for Pau Torres and a stop-start season for Jacob Ramsey.In fact, for the entire campaign, at least three key players were always missing. But Emery's mantra of zero excuses permeated throughout the training ground, thus energizing them to a record-breaking journey. When it comes to helping a player understand his role, how to best utilize it, and do it in rapid speed, there might not be a better manager in the Premier League right now than Emery, who is also a master at in-game tactics, which is one of the hardest things to do in modern football. Now, thanks to his leadership, the Champions League beckons.Runner-up: Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola ,Dominic Solanke renace con ayuda de Andoni Iraola en Bournemouth. Su desempeño mejoró significativamente a medida que se convirtió en el máximo goleador histórico del club.

Dominic Solanke renace con ayuda de Andoni Iraola en Bournemouth. Su desempeño mejoró significativamente a medida que se convirtió en el máximo goleador histórico del club.

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mayo 20, 2024

Emma Hayes consolida su legado con triunfo contundente

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. MANCHESTER -- Every fairytale needs a happy ending and Emma Hayes got hers at Chelsea. A 6-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford marked the perfect send-off for the stalwart manager with a fifth-consecutive Women's Super League (WSL) title as she prepares to ride into the sunset and take charge of the USWNT this summer.After 12 years of success, it looked like her story would end in the worst way possible: trophyless. Having lost the Conti Cup final to Arsenal, crashed out of the FA Cup against United in the semifinals, and failed to hold a first-leg lead to fall 2-1 to Barcelona on aggregate in the Champions League semifinals, the WSL title also looked set to slip through Hayes' clutches after a 4-3 defeat to Liverpool two weeks ago.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)But there is always a late plot twist and in what has arguably been the Blues' most tumultuous season -- plagued by injuries, poor performances, and losses -- an 8-0 win over Bristol City, coupled with a 2-1 defeat for rivals Manchester City at Arsenal the same day, put top spot back in their hands on goal difference.Ahead of the final matchday, Hayes bade a glassy-eyed farewell in her final prematch news conference. It was not how she would have hoped the season would go, yet she stated that she would not change a thing and told her players to play with freedom and under no pressure. She also said she would not be watching what City were doing. In the end, there was simply no need to.City needed to beat Aston Villa by three goals and hope Chelsea would not win at United. But it didn't take long for Chelsea to take control as they made a statement of intent from the get-go, scoring through Mayra Ramírez inside the opening two minutes and again six minutes later as Johanna Rytting Kaneryd skipped away to slot past Mary Earps. Hayes' celebrations for each goal were emphatic, with elation etched across her face.Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, who was ruled out for the season following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in January, was up on her feet in the dugout cheering and celebrating as well. But it felt more than just celebrating goals; it felt as if the Australia international was revelling in the fact that her manager would get the send-off she so richly deserved.Ironically it was the player signed as Kerr's replacement who helped Chelsea get over the line. Hayes brought in Ramirez in the January window for a then-world record fee of €500,000, but the Colombia international initially struggled following a run of injuries (missing the key UWCL semifinal second leg) and had only managed one league goal in her six games to date.But here she was nearly unstoppable. After scoring a powerful header for the opener, Ramirez outpaced Millie Turner with a sensational run down the right and drew Earps to her at the near post before cutting the ball across the box for an unmarked Sjoeke Nüsken to slot home the third on 44 minutes. Then, just before half-time, Ramirez bagged the fourth as she ran through a static defence to fire into the net.If United thought they could get back into the game in the second half, that was erased inside two minutes as Melanie Leupolz capitalised on a comedy of errors in their defence to make it 5-0 and the die was cast.At the 70-minute mark, chants of "Emma, what's the score?" were met with Hayes grinning and sticking her hand with five fingers up into the air, a moment that encapsulated the joy and celebration of the day. The Blues still had time to add a sixth via all-time top scorer Fran Kirby, on as a substitute in her last game after a nine-year career at the club, to score her final goal (No. 116). And all that was left was to celebrate.City's 2-1 win over Villa meant nothing as Chelsea lifted the title for the seventh time due to their superior goal difference (+7). It was a ruthless, clinical, and dominant display from a side who set a record for the most goals in a WSL season (71). United were poor, no doubt fatigued after their exertions in the FA Cup final win last weekend, but there was no stopping Hayes' team."It's pretty special," Chelsea captain Millie Bright told Sky Sports. "When half the country write you off, we always had a monster mentality. We got given a second chance but you have to take it. I think the atmosphere is incredible, we had to have 10 out of 10 performances. The players were impressive."It takes a special mentality and a special coach to face adversity like Chelsea have this season and turn it into a driving force. With all eyes on them once Hayes' exit was announced in November, it has been a whirlwind of emotions."It's been an emotional week, probably a rollercoaster seven months," Hayes told the BBC afterwards. "Staying on top of your own emotion is really tricky. I'm just relieved it's over."At times, many questioned whether the team had lost faith in the manager; some even wondered if this would be the end of the domination she had unleashed over the past five seasons. But she has taught this Chelsea team well and they knew how to win when it mattered most. Once the final whistle blew at Old Trafford, the ground was filled with chants of "We love you, Emma" -- a testament to the impact and legacy of the beloved manager."I picked a team of leaders from the beginning," she told Sky Sports. "It was essential we had the emotional maturity for a stadium as fitting as this. I can't say it is my most enjoyable, but it has been the toughest, for that reason probably the sweetest. I am so relieved it is over."I have great memories, listening to the fans, the connection with the players. I haven't got any more to give, I know that much. The hardest thing to do is five in a row as people take their eye off the ball. My legacy is winning while building a team for the future." Hayes leaves Chelsea as one of the best managers in the world. She has shaped women's football in England, has spoken up when others did not, and has taken the club to new heights, forcing her rivals to evolve to keep pace.It was not the fairytale season she would have imagined when fighting for four trophies, but a ruthless 6-0 win to seal yet another WSL title was the perfect way to sum up her tenure. She will be missed. ,La entrenadora Emma Hayes se despide con estilo al lograr su quinto título de la Women's Super League con Chelsea, al vencer 6-0 a Manchester United.

La entrenadora Emma Hayes se despide con estilo al lograr su quinto título de la Women’s Super League con Chelsea, al vencer 6-0 a Manchester United.

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mayo 20, 2024

Cuarta corona consecutiva para el Chelsea en la WSL

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. For the fourth season in a row, the Women's Super League (WSL) title race went down to the last day. And for the fourth time in a row, Chelsea emerged victorious to claim their fifth-consecutive trophy as legendary manager Emma Hayes bowed out in style.Elsewhere, the top six of Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton, and Tottenham all ran out winners to keep the WSL table unchanged from how it stood heading into the last matchday, while Lyon claimed yet another title after the inaugural playoff final in France.- Stream on ESPN+: NWSL, LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Chelsea triumph; Man United abysmalThere are few teams in the world as good as staying the course, grinding through games and getting across the finish line as Emma Hayes' Chelsea. Going into the final game against Man United level on points with Man City, knowing all they needed to do was equal or better their rivals' result to claim the title, the ball was always in the Blues' court. But they signed off in style with a 6-0 thrashing of United at Old Trafford.With club-record signing Mayra Ramírez virtually unstoppable as she came back from injury to lead the charge -- helping herself to two goals in a 4-0 first-half performance -- Chelsea were ruthlessly dominant and achingly clinical. The focus was always going to be on them, and departing manager Hayes in her final game before she takes charge of the USWNT, but it's hard to get away from just how poor United were.Yes, United's season was all but done -- they had won the FA Cup last weekend and faced an improbable situation to claim fourth spot from Liverpool -- but their defence offered little resistance and was completely overwhelmed by Chelsea from the early stages.Having taken a big step last season to lean into their defensive core and go toe-to-toe with the top three to finish second, this capitulation against the eventual champions was dire and spoke to how far United have regressed this season.City lose their way in front of goalCity had a chance to win their first WSL title since 2016, but it was always going to require either a Chelsea stumble or a huge scoreline to tip the scales on goal difference.Gareth Taylor's attack, who had been so consistent this year, needed to be at their best in Villa's box but looked lost without injured WSL top-scorer Bunny Shaw to lead the line. Mary Fowler's opener could have opened the floodgates, but Villa's defence stayed compact and with Anna Leat resolute between the sticks, City couldn't find their finishing touch to add the goals they needed.Lauren Hemp did eventually find a winner to seal a 2-1 victory, but the title battle had already been lost based on events at Old Trafford. Unlike Chelsea, City don't have the history of fighting and scrapping -- the season they won the title was one they went through unbeaten -- and if they want the same type of success the men's team have found, they need to develop a winning mentality.Villa, for their part, did well to withstand the pressure from the visitors but were unable to give manager Carla Ward the send-off she deserved. The club have come far under her leadership over the last few years but, with her successor yet to be announced, are heading into a period of uncertainty.Arsenal finish on a highThe Jonas Eidevall era at Arsenal has seen many good results and performances, as well as some silverware, but it's also been deeply inconsistent -- one of the reasons the Gunners finished five points adrift in third.In a season which has seen record crowd growth for the London team and a Conti Cup title, Arsenal were rampant in their final game, beating a forlorn Brighton 5-0 in club-legend Vivianne Miedema's last game. It was one-way traffic after Alessia Russo's first-half double and Miedema was able to get herself on the scoresheet one final time at Borehamwood with her first touch after coming off the bench, before setting up Frida Maanum late on to remind everyone of her quality.Although it's clear she isn't in Eidevall's plans, the club and manager have now reached a potential crossroads. Questions have been raised over why Arsenal weren't interested in keeping the 27-year-old, who is set to reach her peak after recovering from long-term injury, around next season and they will have to make some strides to close the gap on the top two.Brighton, meanwhile, have struggled after a summer of heavy recruitment and investment and, after the sacking of Melissa Phillips in February, haven't looked settled under interim manager Mikey Harris. For a team who had lofty goals, it looks like a return to the drawing board is needed if they want to compete at the top level.Liverpool cement fourthOver the years there have been plenty of teams out of reach of the traditional top three (Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City) but pushing to finish in the top four, before slipping back the following season. While Man United have consistently set themselves apart from the rest, Liverpool are now well placed to make it a five-horse race.In just their second season back in the WSL, Matt Beard's Reds had a solid campaign to finish fourth and their 4-0 win over Leicester City showed as much about them as the opposition. Ahead early through Sophie Román Haug, they didn't find a cushion until after the hour when Leanne Kiernan came on and fired in a hat trick. There is still a long way to go for the Merseysiders to regularly challenge those above them, but their growth has been substantial.The match also marked Leicester's eight consecutive game without a win and, although relegation never really threatened the Foxes, it was a forgettable end to the season for a team with sizable potential. How they rebound following the dismissal of Willie Kirk in April could define their term future.Spurs claim first win of the monthFollowing the disappointing FA Cup final loss to Man United, and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in midweek, it was key for Spurs to end what has been a noteworthy campaign on a high. And, after a 3-1 win over West Ham United, it feels like a lot of the pieces are in place for manager Robert Vilahamn next season. Bethany England's half-volley in the fourth minute opened the scoring and after West Ham's equaliser they found a way back through Jess Naz, before Drew Spence scored the goal of the day with a rocket from range. Sixth place and 31 points certainly feels like a success after last season's struggles against relegation netted them 18.For second-from-bottom West Ham, it's hard to see the season in much of a positive light. There has been improvement as Rehanne Skinner added some talent to the team but with four managers and six campaigns in the WSL behind them, there is a question over their long-term sustainability in the top flight.Toffees deepen Robins' miseryAlready relegated after a bruising return to the WSL saw them finish with one win and six points in total, there was little Bristol City could do when Everton turned up with their shooting boots on to seal a 4-0 win. It was a convincing win for Brian Sørensen's team, with four different scorers, and a nod to what is possible under the Danish manager, whose hands have been tied by significant injury issues all season.But it was an unhappy punctuation mark at the end of a long season for Lauren Smith. The Robins are a cautionary tale for any team promoted from the Championship as the gulf between the two leagues only seems to be growing.Lyon claim 17th titleFrance's Division 1 Féminine wrapped up on Friday with its' first playoff final to decide the league winner. Ultimately there were few surprises, either over who was in the final -- Lyon and PSG both came through semifinals against fourth-placed Stade de Reims and third-placed Paris FC respectively -- or Lyon's eventual 2-1 win.It was the 17th time in 18 seasons that Lyon have lifted the title (PSG in 2021 the only outlier) as Delphine Cascarino rubberstamped her return to form with the opening goal before former PSG star Kadidiatou Diani added quick-fire second. Tabitha Chawinga's second-half strike gave PSG some hope, but Lyon did what they do so well and closed out the game.For Lyon, the match may act as a useful warm-up ahead of their Champions League final against Barcelona on Saturday evening, although the Catalans will be a very different prospect to face. ,La cuarta temporada consecutiva de la Women's Super League concluyó con Chelsea como campeón, inclyendo otro título consecutivo con Emma Hayes al mando. Lyon también se coronó en Francia.

La cuarta temporada consecutiva de la Women’s Super League concluyó con Chelsea como campeón, inclyendo otro título consecutivo con Emma Hayes al mando. Lyon también se coronó en Francia.

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mayo 20, 2024

Leonardo Campana inyecta vida a Inter Miami_CF

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Rain swept through South Florida, drenching supporters, slowing down players and complicating Saturday's MLS match between Inter Miami CF and D.C. United to create a dismal atmosphere. The grim weather mirrored the performances from both teams on the pitch, as the stalemate dragged into the second half. The deadlock felt unbreakable at either end, before the final second of the match witnessed a phenomenon.Seconds after entering the game due to a substitution triggered by the MLS concussion protocol, Leonardo Campana made his first touch and set himself up to score a right-footed, game-winning banger and inject life into an otherwise uninspiring match.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)The dread that once carried through the stands at Chase Stadium was suddenly replaced with frantic joy as Campana paraded shirtless, Miami head coach Gerardo Martino cracked the first smile in 90 minutes, and water splashed with every jump of joy by fans.Critics often say the best clubs are those who find a way to win in the most difficult situations, even when playing badly. Does Saturday's 1-0 victory mean that Miami have graduated into a team that can survive a match without a Lionel Messi miracle?The Argentine forward usually headlines a game with at least one goal and one assist, stealing the show with his knowledge of spatial awareness and talented left-foot. He currently leads the league in assists with 10 and stands in third place for most goals scored this season. Only Luis Suárez has more goals than Messi within Inter Miami, allowing the Uruguayan to be tied for second place in the MLS Golden Boot race.The two made history against the New York Red Bulls at the beginning of May, after Suarez recorded his first hat trick in the league while Messi became the first MLS player to manage five assists and one goal in a single half.Together, the two are credited for 25 of Miami's 36 goals scored this season but, against D.C. United, the often-deadly duo made no contributions in attack. It's now the second consecutive match without a strike from Messi or Suarez, after the Argentine sat out the midweek game against Orlando City SC with an injury, while the Uruguayan lined up alongside Matías Rojas and Robert Taylor. Still, Inter Miami have collected four points in the last two games.Surviving without Messi seemed impossible just one week ago, with the Herons suffering from early goals and a lack of structure. On May 11, CF Montreal scored against Inter Miami in the first half to mark the team's seventh consecutive time of conceding a goal first. The streak started on April 6 against the Colorado Rapids, and extended to MLS and Concacaf Champions Cup action in games versus Monterrey, NYRB, New England Revolution, Nashville SC and Sporting Kansas City."Yes [we've conceded really early goals.] We talk about it throughout the week, during the tactical discussions, the minute before going into the game. But they still do it," Martino said on May 2."That's the bad part, but the good part is we know how to come back from it ... But it is a problem to solve. It's constantly talked about, extremely talked about. Until now, we can't see the solution."Now, however, Martino may have found the formula and the foundations of a stable Miami defence. The team recorded their second consecutive clean sheet, earning shutouts against Orlando and now D.C. United despite the two sides boasting strong offensive figures. The backline of Nicolás Freire, Tomás Avilés, Marcelo Weigandt and Jordi Alba withstood the likes of Luis Muriel, Facundo Torres and Christian Benteke with ease, avoiding any need for a comeback that the team consistently needed earlier this season."Tomas Aviles was the best player of the match against D.C. United," Martino said after complimenting the defence for their efforts.Beyond the backline avoiding concession, Inter Miami's secondary characters are now slowly getting more involved. Benjamin Cremaschi boasted a passing accuracy of 92% and completed two shots to test D.C. United goalkeeper Alex Bono, while Rojas boasted one shot. Substitute Campana led the expected goal percentage with .16, drastically surpassing Messi's .04 and Suarez's 0.0.The two consecutive results without a contribution from Messi signal hope for Inter Miami as the Copa America approaches. The team will be without their best player, and several other figures, for five matches: Philadelphia Union (June 15), Columbus Crew (June 19), Nashville SC (June 29), Charlotte FC (July 3), and FC Cincinnati (July 6).The recurring question has been: how will Miami manage during the upcoming FIFA window? With Messi dominating most matches and orchestrating the comeback from costly defensive errors, the future looked murky for the Herons. But ultimately, the success of a club cannot depend on the performance of just one player. Inter Miami previously struggled with that concept, but the win over D.C. United has now calmed nerves."If these players find themselves in form, with confidence, secure, and understand the challenges of the five games after St. Louis, it's clear that we'll be able to survive Copa America," Martino said. ,Lluvia impacta Miami vs. D.C. United, hasta que entrada de Leonardo Campana define el juego 1-0. ¿Miami sin Messi y ¿Suárez? Defensa sólida. Sin goles, pero 4 puntos ganados.

Lluvia impacta Miami vs. D.C. United, hasta que entrada de Leonardo Campana define el juego 1-0. ¿Miami sin Messi y ¿Suárez? Defensa sólida. Sin goles, pero 4 puntos ganados.

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mayo 20, 2024

Tottenham vuela a Australia para amistoso postemporada.

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. Tottenham boarded a plane to Australia for a post-season friendly just hours after their 3-0 victory over Sheffield United in their final match of the Premier League season on Sunday.Ange Postecoglou's team have travelled to play Newcastle at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the city the Spurs head coach calls home.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)The fixture has drawn criticism from climate change campaign groups, and raised questions over the extra demands it places on players amid a congested fixture calendar.Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier has said on Thursday that the friendly on the other side of the world was "not ideal.""It's not ideal because it's a tournament year. I understand why the club are doing it. I've done it at Tottenham and [Atlético] Madrid but from my own experience of it, in a tournament year it's not ideal.Asked about Trippier's comments, Postecoglou said: "Our situation is a bit different from Newcastle's. They've had a European season, Champions League, it's been a big season. We haven't. It's no secret part of this [is] exposure but also revenue for us."I certainly wouldn't have allowed it to happen if we were in Europe this year and had a bigger game schedule. I probably would have said no to it."And I don't think the club would have expected us to go. If we're in Europe next year, I don't think you'll be seeing this happen."I don't think it's ideal. But I think each situation is unique. For us, on the back of our season, to play one more game two days after the end of the season, there is substance to it for us."Spurs confirmed their 24-man travelling squad on Sunday, with Cristian Romero and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg the only notable absentees.Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Yves Bissouma and Giovani Lo Celso, Fraser Forster, Ryan Sessegnon and Manor Solomon have also missed the trip as they recover from their respective injuries.Meanwhile, on Sunday Spurs confirmed that they will travel to South Korea for a preseason tour where they will come up against Bayern Munich, raising the prospect of a reunion with Harry Kane and Eric Dier.Postecoglou's team will face the 32-time Bundesliga champions on Aug. 3 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium as part of the Coupang Play Series 2024.It is the fourth time that Spurs have travelled for to play matches in captain Son Heung-Min's homeland. ,Tottenham viajó a Australia para un amistoso postemporada tras vencer 3-0 al Sheffield United. Críticas por el impacto ambiental de la gira. Ausentes notables en el plantel. ¡Rumbo a Corea del Sur!

Tottenham viajó a Australia para un amistoso postemporada tras vencer 3-0 al Sheffield United. Críticas por el impacto ambiental de la gira. Ausentes notables en el plantel. ¡Rumbo a Corea del Sur!

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mayo 20, 2024

Arsenal al borde de la grandeza, futura esperanza.

Write informative laconic excerpt under 30 words in mexican spanish for news below. Do not wrap it into quotation marks or html tags. Arsenal were edged out by a trophy machine, winning their sixth title in seven seasons and an unprecedented fourth Premier League in a row. The Gunners ended with 89 points, their second-highest tally in Premier League history. The club's famous "Invincibles" side, who won the 2003-04 title without losing a game, garnered 90 points.Arsenal set a club record of 28 Premier League victories in a season. They have only once fared better in their entire history, with 29 wins in 1970-71 (and 28 in 1930-31.) They scored 91 goals, a club record in the Premier League era. They were unbeaten against the traditional "Big Six" sides, taking 22 points from 10 games against City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur (City, by comparison, won 15 points in those games.) They ended this season with the best defensive record in the division.The margins were so small as to be almost imperceptible. Here's how Arsenal ran Man City so close, and where they can find improvement to finally win their first title in more than 20 years.Head coach Mikel Arteta is widely regarded as being the key driver for improving Arsenal's standards to ensure no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of success. This mentality was evident as far back as preseason when concerns grew within the backroom staff over the state of the pitch ahead of Arsenal's friendly against Barcelona at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.A source at the club told ESPN that the Gunners "took control of the stadium" in the hours before the game, altering the way the pitch was prepared in an attempt to reduce the risk of potential injury to their players.Preparations were being made off the pitch, too. Sources said that, last summer, Arsenal held talks with referees' body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) regarding the officiating of their matches. ESPN has been told that the Gunners were frustrated at a lack of understanding of Arsenal's game model, specifically that seemingly innocuous fouls in "safe" areas of the pitch -- specifically a long way from their opponents' goal -- were actually much more important and required stronger punishment.There was also a desire to highlight the unwritten rule of the "first foul" escaping a yellow card. Sources added that Arsenal believed some sides were taking advantage of a referee's leniency early on in a game -- traditionally to avoid bookings too early in an effort to let a match flow -- to inflict strong challenges on certain players. The Gunners felt Bukayo Saka was particularly harshly treated in this respect; later on in the season, sources told ESPN that Arsenal felt their front three of Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, were not receiving as much protection from referees as they would have liked.Arsenal's set-piece prowess is well documented, scoring a season-high 22 times (excluding penalties). Sources say they worked on dead-ball situations during their midseason training break in Dubai but not excessively so, with specialist coach Nicolas Jover's methods established much earlier.Declan Rice's emergence as a set-piece taker came in the second half of the season, but both player and manager insisted it was something they had discussed as a possibility earlier in the campaign.Sources say Arteta's search for an edge included requesting regular briefings from the prematch news conferences of opposition managers, explaining in part why the Spaniard himself is often evasive when giving Arsenal team news before matches. A staff member -- or on occasion Arteta himself -- would watch on in hope of team news or any early information which would aid planning. One key example cited by staff was Paul Heckingbottom's news conference before Sheffield United's visit in October. Amid rumours of around 10 players being sidelined through injury, Heckingbottom all but confirmed the absence of several players. Arsenal won the game 5-0.This also extended to watching opposition teams arrive at stadiums. Arteta said in December that "if I am good at mind games, maybe you don't notice" and sources told ESPN that once such moment came when Saka was an injury doubt ahead of October's home clash with City. Saka made the journey on the team coach, even pictured walking off towards the dressing room with his washbag before it was confirmed he was absent through injury. City were left guessing until the last possible moment.Fostering a sense of togethernessSources have told ESPN that Arsenal made a concerted effort to ensure their major signings were acquired early in the window last summer, ideally so everybody went on the club's preseason tour to the United States together.Havertz finalised his move from Chelsea on June 28 and sources with knowledge of the talks said the deal "took about a week" to complete. Relations were good with the Blues from the previous January, when they brought in Jorginho from Stamford Bridge -- a deal which "took about a day," according to the same sources. Jurriën Timber completed his transfer from Ajax Amsterdam on July 14; Rice joined from West Ham a day later. All three were part of the 29-man squad which flew to Los Angeles via an Emirates 777 aircraft on July 16.Back at the club's London Colney training base, a chocolate Labrador named "Win" -- a trained therapy dog -- continued to ingratiate himself to those new signings and help maintain an empathetic feel within the squad.Sources have told ESPN that Saka turned up at Colney one day during Christmas with presents for his teammates and several staff members. Staff and players regularly took turns to take Win home with them and one source said the dog spent Christmas Day with Arteta, but it was the only "Win" the Arsenal boss had over the festive period as a draw and three defeats between Dec. 23 and Jan. 7 preceded the midseason training break in Dubai.Much has been made of the Dubai trip because of the dramatic and sustained upturn in form upon their return. Sources say there was no magic formula, but a noticeable change came in Arteta's more-relaxed attitude. The players were entrusted to use their free time responsibly -- they were allowed to go to the beach with their families, for example -- with Arteta keen to empower the group to make their own decisions.Many of the partners have become genuinely close, often watching matches together, which sources say gave the players one thing less to worry about, particularly in light of a spate of break-ins at the homes of Premier League stars in recent times. Sources say the club are also now better at marking major family events, such as when a player has a baby, a gift package would be sent to their home on behalf of Arsenal. There were also barbecues in Dubai, a habit of frequent team meals which continued throughout the season.On the same night as a team dinner in the capital, Rice broke away briefly to attend the London Football Awards at Camden's Roundhouse to pick up the Premier League Player of the Year award before returning to join his teammates.Sources say there was a barbeque at London Colney during the penultimate week of the season where families and some player entourage members were invited.Arsenal have also sought to capitalise on that sense of togetherness by proactively ensuring players sign new contracts where the opportunity has arisen. Ben White and Martin Ødegaard became the latest players to pen new deals despite no immediate urgency to do so; sources have told ESPN that technical director Edu was keen to avoid a cycle the club previously slipped into of allowing players to run down their deals into the final year.With Saka, William Saliba and Martinelli also having signed contract extensions in the last 18 months, the core of Arsenal's team should be settled for next season and beyond.Being flexible with luck as well as judgementArteta's meticulous attention to detail has given his players greater clarity on the pitch, but not all of it has been by design. Timber was set for a key role as inverted full-back, having impressed coaches in preseason with his physical conditioning, only for the Dutchman to suffer a serious knee ligament injury on the opening day of the season. His next appearance came in the final game of the season against Everton.At the start of the campaign, White was earmarked for a centre-back role -- playing there on the opening day against Nottingham Forest and in their win at Crystal Palace nine days later -- as doubts grew over Gabriel's future, but the Brazilian was restored to the team and steadily his centre-back pairing with Saliba became the best in the division.Havertz was signed from Chelsea for £67.5 million with his versatility in mind, but Arteta did not intend for the German to lead his attack in the run-in. Havertz was seen primarily as a No. 8 who could play out wide, with the option of playing as a No. 9 in certain circumstances. Yet from February onwards, his goal return was so good -- nine goals in 14 league games -- that Arteta kept him as a striker.After beating Brighton on April 6, Arteta said: "A lot of the time players decide where they have to play, and we can have certain ideas, but then you see certain relationships and some things flow. And when it flows, you have to let it go, and I think Kai at the moment is flowing and he's feeling really comfortable there, the rest of the team is comfortable with him there and things happen naturally."Where Arteta deserves great credit is in the evolution of Rice. The Gunners spent an initial £100m to bring him in from West Ham and many thought they committed such a huge sum because they were getting the finished article capable of transforming Arsenal from the No. 6 position. However, Rice excelled in a role mirroring the departed Granit Xhaka's positioning as a No. 8, adding key goals -- think the winner at Luton Town, and vital contributions against Manchester United and Chelsea -- as well as regular assists: his 15 league goal contributions is more than twice what the midfielder has managed before in a single campaign.Coping with pressure by staying in the presentSources have told ESPN that there was a feeling last season's run-in took an emotional toll on the players as the scale of the challenge became real.Arteta sought to address this by attempting to relentlessly keep the focus on the immediate weekly challenge in front of them, adorning their away dressing rooms with appropriate messaging.One such banner featured an acronym making up the word: BASICS. The individual letters stood for Boxes, Attack, Shape, Intensity, Compete and Set-pieces. It was pictured after Arsenal's win at Tottenham in April, but sources have told ESPN it was used at earlier games including the Champions League defeat at FC Porto two months before.Arteta's desire to replicate the necessary motivation and intensity on a weekly basis led to a series of hype videos which sources say he was instrumental in driving, some of which he posted on his own social media channels including before Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-1 in February. After that match, Arteta described "the atmosphere that we generated in the stadium" as "the best I have seen this season."Arsenal's difficult spell at the turn of the year led to a degree of soul-searching but the club's staff relied on data to keep faith they were on the right track.From their last-minute 4-3 win at Luton on Dec. 5 to the home FA Cup defeat to Liverpool on Jan. 7, Arsenal were confident key metrics including Expected Goals (xG) and dribbles into the box were so high that the poor run of two wins from eight games was an anomaly rather than symptomatic of any major underlying issues.Sources also insist that Arteta's repeated insistence on deflecting any talk over his new contract is not evidence of doubt in his mind but more a desire to ensure nothing distracted from the task at hand. Sources added that the club's preseason plans regarding their summer tour to the United States had not been signed off by the football department in part for the same reason.What more can Arsenal do?Arteta was quick to answer where the difference may have come in the title race this season."[Having] everybody available in the crucial moment of the season," he replied. "Huge difference."Only two outfield players played every minute of this Premier League season: Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Max Kilman and Arsenal's Saliba. Their defensive improvement this term only lends credence to the idea that Arsenal's 2022-23 season fell away in part because Saliba suffered a season-ending back injury early in April.Saka may have missed the final game of the season with a slight muscular issue, but sources say the club believe they have managed his workload better this season. Sources suggest Saka is one of several players whose training programme has been altered where he would miss the odd session to work in the gym, something which marks a departure from previous campaigns.Arsenal had very few injuries on the run-in aside from Timber's long absence, although Thomas Partey missed a lot of the campaign with nagging issues. It is, however, something Arteta clearly thinks Arsenal can still improve upon, as is coping with the demands of Champions League football better. Arguably Arsenal's most inhibited performances came in the two knockout away legs against Porto and Bayern Munich, a sign perhaps of a need to acclimatise to the pressures of Europe's premier club competition after a seven-year absence.The game that most would point to as the one that cost them dearly, a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, came in the Sunday between the two games against Bayern, exemplifying the need to better manage a multi-pronged assault on silverware.Arteta has a desire to work with a slightly smaller squad boasting higher quality, allowing greater rotation without any drop in level -- mirroring City's model under Guardiola.Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal are prepared to back Arteta once again in the transfer market this summer. The club's priority is to add a versatile forward who can add greater penetration in attack. While Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny will leave the club this summer when their contracts expire, the futures of Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe among others are uncertain. Both could be moved on for pure profit under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules, although the Gunners have headroom there. They may also look to strengthen other areas including central midfield.Asked if there was a moment that stuck out in his mind as a key reason they finished second to City, Arteta said on Sunday: "For sure, Aston Villa at home. In the first half it should have been 4-0. Maybe the story would have been different. What happened last Tuesday [when City beat Tottenham 2-0], maybe we could have been champions. These are the margins that are so, so, so small. That's the credit that the club and the team should take. We're doing this against the best team in the history of the Premier League by far."City were happy to let Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko join Arsenal two years ago. Sources told ESPN that City viewed Arsenal much more seriously last summer, refusing to countenance allowing João Cancelo to move when the Gunners were interested. They are getting closer. But more is needed. ,Arsenal, con récord de 91 goles y una defensa sólida, perseguirá su primer título en más de 20 años tras quedar en segundo lugar frente a una máquina de trofeos.

Arsenal, con récord de 91 goles y una defensa sólida, perseguirá su primer título en más de 20 años tras quedar en segundo lugar frente a una máquina de trofeos.

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mayo 20, 2024