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Liverpool confirm filming of documentary on Jurgen Klopp's final season

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Liverpool have confirmed that a docuseries is being filmed to detail Jurgen Klopp's final season at Anfield. Klopp shockingly announced that he is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, bringing an end his illustrious nine-year stint with the club. During his time at Anfield, Klopp won the club's first league title in three decades in 2020, as well as the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. The legendary manager heads into the final few months of his Liverpool tenure on the brink of adding even more silverware to his already lofty collection. The Reds currently sit top of the Premier League table and are still in contention in the UEFA Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup - booking their place in the final of the latter thanks to a recent semi- final win over Fulham. Klopp is already a club legend / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages Liverpool have now revealed that Klopp's final campaign with the club is now set t

5 players who could be on the move before deadline day

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The 2023 January transfer window hasn't exactly been a thrill a minute so far. Tottenham have signed a few players, Bayern Munich have signed a few players, and that's been it really. However, with a number of player s still being linked with moves, there is still time for Business to pick up. Here's five transfers were expect to happen before the transfer window slams shut: Conor Gallagher Gallagher has been linked with an exit / Visionhaus/GettyImages Potential destination: Tottenham Hotspur Despite being a key player for Mauricio Pochettino, rumours have continuously swirled regarding Conor Gallagher's Chelsea future over the last six months. The dynamic midfielder has once again been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in recent days, and with the Blues needing some help with their current FFP position, a deal could rather amazingly be a goer before the window shuts. It would be a huge coup for Tottenham and a huge loss for Chelsea. Armando Broja No longer in

Aston Villa vs Newcastle - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

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Aston Villa host Newcastle United on Tuesday night hoping to firm up their place in the Premier League's top four against a side whose European aspirations this year have been wrecked by injuries. Unai Emery's Villans sit fourth in England's top flight with the chance to go within two points of leaders Liverpool. They also remain alive in both the Europa Conference League and the FA Cup. The Magpies' hopes of qualifying for continental football have been hit by four consecutive league defeats, though their victory over Fulham on Saturday night means there's still a chance for Eddie Howe to pick up his first trophy as club manager this season. Here's what you need to know ahead of Tuesday's encounter. What time does Aston Villa vs Newcastle kick-off? Location : Birmingham, England Stadium : Villa Park Date : Tuesday 30 January Kick-off Time : 20:15 GMT / 15:15 ET / 12:15 PT Referee : John Brooks VAR : Harry Lennard Aston Villa vs Newcastle H2H Record (Last Fi

When was the last time Barça conceded five goals in a home game?

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Xavi Hernández has revealed that he is to step down as Barcelona head coach at the end of the season, after his side concede d five goals in a home LaLiga Game for the first time in over six decades on Saturday. In a thrilling game at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Villarreal scored twice at the death to complete a come-from-behind win, stoppage-time goals by Alexander Sorloth and José Luis Morales earning the Groguets a 5-3 victory. Barcelona fall further behind LaLiga frontrunners Barça’s third defeat in five in all com Pet itions, the loss leaves the defending Spanish champions languishing 10 points off LaLiga leaders and arch rivals Real Madrid, who beat Las Palmas on Saturday. What’s more, if second-placed Girona beat Celta Vigo to leapfrog Madrid on Sunday, the gap between Barça and top spot will grow to 11 points, albeit the Blaugrana have a Game in hand on their fellow Catalans. Barça’s penultimate run-out in January, Saturday’s reverse caps a dismal month for Xavi’s

Elon Musk says his AI startup xAI not raising capital

Elon Musk said on Friday his artificial intelligence firm xAI was not in talks with investors to secure funding, following a media report earlier in the day on the startup's effort to raise up to $6 billion. "xAI is not raising capital and I have had no conversations with anyone in this regard," Musk said in a post on X. The Financial Times reported xAI was in talks to raise funding at a valuation of $20 billion. The startup is in talks with family offices in Hong Kong and is targeting sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East, according to the FT report, which cited multiple people familiar with the matter. The AI race has been heating up with several investors signing big checks for start-ups looking to capital ize on what has captured Silicon Valley's attention over the past year. Musk's office did not respond to a Reuters request for comment. Last week, Musk denied a report that xAI had secured $500 million in commitments from investors toward a $1 bil

Potential Thiago Silva replacements at Chelsea - ranked

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At 39 years old, it seems as though the time has come for Thiago Silva to ride off into the sunset. The iconic defender is now in the final six months of his contract at Chelsea and recently hinted at a departure at the end of the season which, coupled with a desire to part ways with Trevoh Chalobah, will see Chelsea enter the market for a new defender this summer. Here are ten candidates Chelsea could be looking at. 10. Antonio Silva (Benfica) Silva seems destined for a big move eventually / Carlos Rodrigues/GettyImages 20-year-old Antonio Silva is one of many young prospects exploding on to the scene at Benfica. He's been a regular starter for the past few seasons and has plenty of suitors. While there's lots to like about Silva, there are reasons for Chelsea to be wary of shelling out for him at this point, namely some mistakes and losses of composure in big moments. Silva is destined for a bright future, that much is clear, but he doesn't seem ready for such a move just

Julián Carranza scores for Philadelphia Union amid Europe transfer interest

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What does 2024 hold for Julián Carranza ? The Philadelphia Union forward is one of the most coveted offensive players in the league and has been the subject of inter est during Europe’s January transfer window. “My head is still in Philly,” Carranza said recently. “ There’s a lot of talks around, but there’s nothing concrete. So I’m just going to focus on Philly, and if I have to take a decision before the [transfer] window closes, I’ll take it.” His focus certainly seemed well-placed on Tuesday evening when he opened the scoring for the Union in his first preseason appearance. Jim Curtin’s side played out a 1-1 draw against Austin FC and Carranza got them off to a flying start with a superb near-post finish in the first half. Back heel meg 👀 King Julian picks up the first #DOOP of the year and Quinn tallies the assist! pic.twitter.com/6qXF0qqlDQ — Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) January 24, 2024 The 23-year-old scored 11 goals in 23 Game s in an injury-affected 2023 MLS campa

2024 Farmers Insurance Open: Round 1 Wednesday tee times, pairings and featured groups

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The PGA Tour, after a successful outing in California with American Express, is now in San Diego for the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open. The four-day event will take place at the Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course (South Course) , starting on Wednesday, January 24. The tournament will feature a field of 156 players, which includes 22 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Rankings . Max Homa won the tournament last year, and the prize purse this year is set to $9,000,000 dollars. Tee times and group ings for rounds one and two at the Farmers Insurance Open. The opening round is Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/tANEACrgXR — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) January 22, 2024 AUSTRALIAN OPEN Watch Djokovic blow kiss to Kyrgios BOXING Freddie Roach confident Jaime Munguia will stop John Ryder The amateur golfer, Nick Dunlap, secured a tournament victory at The American Express, shooting an impressive score of -29 at PGA West (Palmer). Christiaan Bezuidenhout finished in sec

Australian Open 2024: when does Carlos Alcaraz play next? Opponent, time and date

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Carlos Alcaraz had already made his own personal History at the 2024 Australian Open when he defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the second round, reaching the third round for the first time in his career. After subsequent victories over Jungcheng Shang and now Miomir Kecmanovic, the Spaniard has progressed to the quarter-finals , where he will line up alongside 10-time winner Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz. Spaniard feeling fresh after straightforward victories The 20-year-old has ultimately had a comfortable ride to the last eight, winning the two opening sets 6-1 in his third-round tie before Shang retired at the start of the third. On Monday, he had another relatively trouble-free contest against Kecmanovic, who was unable to muster even a single break point in a 4-6, 4-6, 0-6 defeat. Carlos Alcaraz has now reached the QFs of every Grand Slam at least once. Australian Open - 2024 Roland Garros - 2022, 2023 Wimbledon - 2023 US Open - 2021, 2022, 2023 pic.twitter.com/sg29eUFfxD — US Open T