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09/02/2026

Chelsea 4-3 Brighton | Matchweek 2

Chelsea continued their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a seven-goal thriller against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

Roméo Lavia opened the scoring in the fourth minute with his first goal for Chelsea, before Pedro Neto doubled the advantage in the 14th minute. João Pedro then made it 3-0 in the 32nd minute against his former club, finishing after a driving run from Jorrel Hato.

Brighton responded through Malick Yalcouyé before half-time and pulled another goal back in the 63rd minute when João Pedro inadvertently turned Pascal Groß’s cross into his own net. Cole Palmer restored Chelsea’s two-goal lead in the 74th minute with a composed finish from outside the box, although Groß added a third for Brighton in stoppage time.

João Pedro and Palmer were once again central to Chelsea’s attack. Both players had been expected to feature at the 2026 World Cup for Brazil and England respectively but missed out on their national teams’ squads. Their strong starts to the new Premier League campaign have given Chelsea another dimension in attack.

João Pedro finished the match with a goal, an assist and an own goal, becoming the first Chelsea player to record all three in a Premier League match. Palmer, meanwhile, has now scored six Premier League goals against Brighton, more than against any other opponent.

Chelsea dominated the game despite having just 26% possession, while Emiliano Martínez made his Chelsea debut in goal following his move from Aston Villa.

🎙️ Alberto E. Franceschi breaks down Chelsea’s chaotic win, the performances of Palmer and João Pedro, and what the result tells us about Xabi Alonso’s new-look side.

08/24/2026

Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur | Matchweek 1

Brentford opened the 2026/27 Premier League season with a dominant 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Keane Lewis-Potter opened the scoring in the 12th minute, finishing a well-worked Brentford move after Mamadou Sangaré combined with Dango Ouattara before finding him inside the box. Vitaly Janelt doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, reacting quickest after Mathias Jensen’s long-range effort was saved by Antonín Kinský.

Michael Kayode completed the scoring in the 49th minute, converting the rebound after Kinský denied Sangaré. The goal came on Kayode’s 50th Premier League appearance.

Brentford finished the match with 26 shots and an xG of 3.96, compared with Tottenham’s 9 shots and just 0.47 xG. Spurs had 58.9% possession but failed to turn it into meaningful attacking production. They also failed to register a shot on target in the first half.

Igor Thiago had the chance to make it 4-0 from the penalty spot in the 55th minute, but his effort hit the post.

Mamadou Sangaré was one of Brentford’s standout performers on his Premier League debut, while Caoimhin Kelleher made several important saves to preserve the clean sheet.

For Tottenham, Archie Gray captained the side at just 20 years old, while summer arrivals including Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke and Andy Robertson made their Premier League debuts for the club.

🎙️ Alberto E. Franceschi breaks down Brentford’s statement victory and what it means for both teams heading into Matchweek 2.

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08/20/2026

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08/13/2026

⚽️ THE CROSSBAR CHALLENGE IS ON! 🎯

Armandinho, Alberto and Nico go head-to-head in the ultimate crossbar challenge! After two players hit the crossbar, the final is played to decide the winner. 🔥

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07/19/2026

Antes de la gran final, Alberto Franceschi da su pronóstico:

🇦🇷 Argentina 2-1 España 🇪🇸

Argentina busca hacer historia y convertirse en la primera selección desde Brasil (1958 y 1962) en defender con éxito un título mundial. España, por su parte, quiere conquistar su segunda Copa del Mundo, después de la inolvidable consagración en Sudáfrica 2010.

Algunos datos históricos:

• 🇦🇷 Argentina ha ganado el Mundial en 1978, 1986 y 2022, además de disputar las finales de 1930, 1990 y 2014.

• 🇪🇸 España levantó su única Copa del Mundo en 2010, venciendo 1-0 a Países Bajos con el histórico gol de Andrés Iniesta en el tiempo extra.

• Será la primera final de un Mundial entre Argentina y España, dos de las selecciones más importantes de la historia del fútbol.

• Argentina busca su cuarta estrella; España, la segunda.

• Lionel Messi disputará el último partido mundialista de su extraordinaria carrera, mientras España intentará confirmar una nueva era dorada tras conquistar la Eurocopa.

¿Se cumplirá el pronóstico de Alberto Franceschi?

Argentina 2-1 España.

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07/11/2026

Alberto E Franceschi analiza Argentina vs Suiza. 🇦🇷🇨🇭⚽

Mi predicción: Argentina 2-1 Suiza. 👀

Creo que Argentina llega con el impulso de Messi, autor de ocho goles y máximo goleador del torneo, además de haber protagonizado dos remontadas dramáticas ante Cabo Verde y Egipto. Ese nivel puede inclinar un cruce que espero muy trabado.

Suiza llega con una defensa sólida, apenas tres goles recibidos en cinco partidos, y este es recién su cuarto cuarto de final en la historia del Mundial. Buscarán aprovechar los espacios por las bandas que Cabo Verde y Egipto ya le encontraron a la Argentina.

Recordamos también el Argentina 1-0 Suiza de octavos de final del Mundial 2014, con gol de Ángel Di María sobre el final del alargue, asistido por Messi.

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Egypt had the upset of the tournament in their hands. Yasser Ibrahim’s early header and a second from Mostafa Ziko put t...
07/07/2026

Egypt had the upset of the tournament in their hands. Yasser Ibrahim’s early header and a second from Mostafa Ziko put them two goals clear of the reigning champions and just twelve minutes from the quarterfinals. Then Argentina did what Argentina do. Cristian Romero pulled one back, Lionel Messi levelled after earlier missing a penalty, and Enzo Fernández headed the winner in stoppage time. Three goals in thirteen minutes, a comeback for the ages.

Instead of owning a historic collapse, the excuses came flooding out. Coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side were victims of an “injustice” and suggested FIFA “wanted Lionel Messi to stay in the running.” He went further still, insisting “the cup is directed towards Argentina” and that pressure from the Argentine camp had swayed the officials.

Here is the reality. Egypt led by two and could not close it out against a side that missed chances all night, Messi’s penalty among them. When you are ninety seconds from the greatest result in your history and let it slip, the mirror is a better place to look than the conspiracy board.

Argentina march on to the quarterfinals. Egypt go home with a hard-luck story and a manager pointing everywhere but at himself.

The final day of the group stage is here, and the pick of the slate is a heavyweight. Colombia against Portugal, both al...
06/27/2026

The final day of the group stage is here, and the pick of the slate is a heavyweight. Colombia against Portugal, both already through, with first place in Group K the only thing left to settle. Cristiano Ronaldo arrives fresh off a record-shattering four-goal demolition of Uzbekistan, up against a Colombia side that has won everything so far. The community also fancies Croatia to survive against Ghana and England to brush past Panama.

Three more from the community, and two of them are pure knockouts. DR Congo and Uzbekistan are both scrapping for a best third-placed lifeline, hence the predicted stalemate. Algeria against Austria is a straight eliminator for second place, level on points with everything riding on it. And reigning champions Argentina are tipped to roll on against an already eliminated Jordan.

Win or go home for the 2018 finalists. Croatia sit third and must beat a Ghana side that has already booked its place, or risk sweating on a best third-placed spot. For Luka Modrić, now 40 and surely at his final World Cup, this is no time for the story to end. Ghana, meanwhile, finish second with anything but a defeat. A proper knockout feel to a group game.

England are in control of Group L and a win or draw sends them through, most likely as winners. The questions are about their edge, not their progress, after a flat goalless draw with Ghana that left them frustrated. Panama have already been eliminated, but denying the Three Lions top spot would give a sour campaign one last bite. Pride and a spoiler’s role are all that remain for the hosts of nothing.

The marquee meeting of the matchday. Colombia have been one of the stories of the group stage, winning both games to sit top of Group K with a perfect record. Portugal answered with a ruthless statement of their own, Ronaldo tearing up the record books in a 4-0 rout of Uzbekistan. Colombia stay top with a win or draw, while Portugal must win to sn**ch first place and the kinder road that follows.

A last-chance shootout for a place in the knockouts. DR Congo know a win likely carries them through as one of the best third-placed teams, a remarkable effort after holding Portugal in their opener. Uzbekis

Matchday 16 and the last tickets to the round of 32 are up for grabs. The pick of the day is a heavyweight collision, Fr...
06/26/2026

Matchday 16 and the last tickets to the round of 32 are up for grabs. The pick of the day is a heavyweight collision, France against Norway, with both already through and only top spot left to settle. It is Kylian Mbappé against Erling Haaland, two of the deadliest finishers on the planet, going head to head. The community also backs Senegal to keep their hopes alive against Iraq and Saudi Arabia to edge a must-win against Cape Verde.

Three more calls from the community. Spain are fancied to handle Uruguay and lock up Group H after a ruthless start. Egypt, sitting top of Group G, are tipped to see off Iran and book their place. And despite two underwhelming draws to open the tournament, Belgium are overwhelming favourites to finally click against New Zealand.

The tie of the round, and both are already safely through. This is purely a battle for first place and the kinder knockout path. Mbappé arrives in red-hot form, having just become France’s all-time leading scorer on 58 goals, with Les Bleus chasing a third straight World Cup final, something no nation has done since Brazil in 1994 to 2002. Standing in their way, Haaland and a Norway side back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a flawless qualifying campaign.

Win or go home, with no exceptions. Both sides sit pointless at the bottom of Group I and only a victory keeps either alive as a possible best third-placed team. Senegal carry a minus three goal difference and need a clear win, while Iraq, back at a World Cup for the first time since 1986, almost certainly need to win by several. Senegal know all about giant days, this is the nation that famously beat reigning champions France on the opening day in 2002.

The feel-good story of the tournament has a golden chance. Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup, have drawn both games and a win here sends the debutants into the knockout rounds at the first attempt. Saudi Arabia, still stinging from a 4-0 dismantling by Spain, must win to have any hope. Everything is on the line for two sides chasing history from opposite ends.

A genuine test for the Group H leaders. Spain have looked the part and a win or draw crowns

Japan are into the World Cup knockout rounds, sealing second in Group F. Daizen Maeda turned in a disguised Ritsu Doan t...
06/26/2026

Japan are into the World Cup knockout rounds, sealing second in Group F. Daizen Maeda turned in a disguised Ritsu Doan through ball on 56 minutes, Anthony Elanga answered with a stunner six minutes later, and Zion Suzuki slammed the door late to deny Alexander Isak and protect the point.

The cool part. This is back to back round of 32 appearances for Japan, and the fifth time in their last six tournaments they have escaped the group. No Asian nation has been more reliable on this stage. They reached this matchday off the back of a 4-0 demolition of Tunisia that was the 1,000th match in World Cup history, a game in which Ayase Ueda became the first Japan player ever to score twice in a single World Cup fixture. Japan have still never gone beyond the round of 16, and the federation has set the quarterfinals as the explicit target.

Where Group F finished:

Netherlands. Group winners on seven points and still the only nation in history with a 100 percent record of always escaping the group, now 12 from 12. They get Morocco next.

Japan. Runners-up on five, rewarded with the toughest possible draw, five-time champions Brazil. Beat them and it would top even the Germany and Spain scalps of 2022.

Sweden. Needed a win, drew, and still squeezed through as a best third-placed team on four points despite a goal difference of zero. Isak and Gyökeres, two of Europe’s most lethal strikers, somehow combined for almost nothing all tournament. They survive anyway.

Tunisia. Out, bottom, zero points and a minus ten goal difference. Manager Sabri Lamouchi has already been sacked, the first managerial casualty during a World Cup since 1998.

Three through, one gone. Onto the knockouts.

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