Game summary of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers NBA game, final score 106-105, from October 30, 2024 on ESPN.. Where to Watch Clippers vs. Trail Blazers: Live Stream & Perhaps that disappointment led Traore to lose focus momentarily, but his sights were lowered when last summer he seemed set for a loan to Spurs, only for it to fall through. The move was then revived this winter, only for Spurs to yet again drag their heels on getting a player their manager wanted. I think I am a versatile defender who can get up and down the pitch. I hope it won't take me too long to settle in and get used to the style of football. Honestly, we didn't play that well today, but we got the goals against a team that don't concede many so, great credit to the lads. New York is a little bit climate-wise closer to Scotland than Miami was anyway. We're enjoying it, it's all different experiences, the football's great. This is the second meeting between these two sides this week, with Madrid triumphing 2-1 after extra time in their Copa del Rey last-16 clash on Thursday. The three months' isolation after the transplant was the hardest, while my wife was heavily pregnant and my brother was isolating with us, added McDonald. “My DNA didn't change,” he said at his presentation. “We need to take charge, have the ball, create opportunities. Download the Football Weekend Review Podcast on: Spotify | Apple | Castbox | Spreaker Gerard Brand on the Sky Sports Football Weekend Review podcast: 'We'd all like to think Chelsea can challenge next season, it would be great to have a three or four-horse race, and it would be a great story with Lampard after the transfer ban. It has been suggested that the final outcome of the Champions League tie between the two clubs will play a key role in who Mbappe chooses to commit to, but Mauricio Pochettino played down that notion before the first leg. Barcelona - Ter Stegen 5, Araujo 5, Pique 6, Umtiti 6, Busquets 4, Frenkie De Jong 6, Nico 8, Gavi 7, Dembele 7, Luuk de Jong 4, Abde 8. Subs - Coutinho 4, Mingueza 4, Jutgla 2. There were lots of players that did their own confidence and their own reputations a lot of good and that is pleasing to see. Mount on Ballon d'Or nomination: 'It shows everything pays off' Southgate was joined for media duties by midfielder Mason Mount, who was last week named among the nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or award. He's the number one player in the manager's eyes playing at right-back. Coufal is sitting there as a Czech Republic international with a lot of experience waiting for that moment to come in and get his place back because he's been doing it longer than Ben has. That will go down as Ranieri’s final victory as Watford manager. The nine games that followed included seven league defeats, one draw with Newcastle, and a 4-1 loss to Leicester in the FA Cup third round. Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers: Game preview, Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers: Game preview, prediction, time, TV channel Update: Robert Williams III has been upgraded from doubtful ... I said 'you've got to be proud of yourself today because you've every bit matched Everton today' but unfortunately we've come out on the wrong side of the result. Follow Everton with Sky SportsFollow every Everton game in the Premier League this season with our live blogs on the Sky Sports website and app, and watch match highlights for free shortly after full-time. The tie was put beyond doubt when Reiten linked up with Kirby for a second, before Petzelberger's late penalty. Supporters will hope that Pepi's arrival will help Augsburg pull clear to safety, and he could be available to make his debut against Hoffenheim on Saturday. Cathcart has been suffering from an illness while Cleverley picked up a knock in training and both were absent for Watford's 2-1 home defeat to Burnley. Distances and any references to emissions are based on direct flights. Some journeys may require multiple flights, which would actually increase emissions. His expected goals data from the past four matches has him as the second most dangerous Newcastle attacker and remember, this is a player that scored in seven consecutive matches last season. I'm in a lot better shape than I was in the last camp where I'd been out for about three months. Bale was clear that the squad was focused on a positive outcome from the Austria tie, claiming that it would be a regret if his side did not give the game 100 per cent. He wasn't eligible for this game and this game is gone now. Despite missing a penalty, Alexandre Lacazette put in an impressive performance, and Arteta praised his leadership skills after the game, with the Frenchman looking set to take the armband having been Aubameyang's vice-skipper. Marc McNulty should have given the Tangerines the lead again shortly after but the striker blazed over Lawlor's bar with the goal at his mercy. Chelsea huffed and puffed but quality was in short supply with Timo Werner struggling for form yet again and Kai Havertz well marshalled by the Leeds defence. Fortunately for the home side, Nicky Devlin was on hand to head the ball back into the keeper's arms with Joe Efford lurking. It's been really enjoyable and great to see the turnout, Chandarana told Sky Sports News at the event supported by Sporting Equals, Brentford FC and the Super 5 League. He has been away from his family now for a number of years, it can be difficult and take its toll, but for me, when you look at the big picture and the dust settles, Rangers fans will realise what he has done for the football club. Cavani is likely to get a chance to shine for the Red Devils during the Christmas period, as they face Newcastle, Burnley and Wolves over the course of seven days. Xavi has also shown he is not afraid to use a three-man defence, with four central midfielders and then three forwards ahead of them; a system that would give Traore a good chance of playing on the right, with the whole flank his playground, while he has the legs and physicality to get back and help defend. The board have shown major faith in the manager so it's now up to him and the players to get the ball rolling. A moment of relief for the England international? His first Premier League goal, and an important one at that.  We are approaching the time of year when City clicked into gear last time around. The hope for their rivals stems from those rare slips. Miedema has also used her profile to give a voice to important issues. In 2021 she and her partner and fellow player, Lisa Evans, joined the Common Goal movement which sees football stars pledge 1% of their salary to organisations that help young people in violent environments. Attention quickly turned to Palacio, with the DJ receiving abusive social media messages from irate Messi fans presumably outraged that their hero could be one of the millions who have suffered from the virus in the pandemic. James Montague was able to gain insider access by going undercover to write about some of the most dangerous football gangs out there. The book explores how the polarising anti-establishment political wings can be found as far-left or far-right throughout the ultra movement. And a statement on her club's official website on Thursday said: Manchester City can confirm that captain Steph Houghton is set for a spell on the sidelines after recently undergoing surgery on an Achilles injury. Neymar continues to do his daily workout, to prevent injury and maintain his fitness, with his coach Ricardo Rosa. Leeds' injury-time victory over Crystal Palace does not help either, with Marcelo Bielsa's side moving further away from the relegation zone, having started the day in 17th place. We closed well, got our chances and we could have killed the game early in the second half. They risked more with an extra striker, but we didn't give much away and got the result we wanted. The hard yardsAdvanced metrics reveal United's defensive line averages at around 43.6m from their own goal, slightly higher than City's 42.8m - only Liverpool play a higher line with a strikingly advanced 45.2m. Arsenal are facing a battle to hold onto rising strike starlet Khayon Edwards amid mounting interest from clubs in England and abroad - including London rivals Chelsea (Daily Mail, December 13). Three-time European champions United are seventh, below West Ham on goal difference, a position that would only be good enough to qualify them for the Europa Conference League at best if they end the season in that spot. Manchester United have appointed the architects behind Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to create plans to redevelop Old Trafford. What the managers said Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira: At the end of the first half, we got punished by stopping playing after scoring the first goal. It's important to recognise that all of the aforementioned players - bar Coutinho - were brought to Villa by a different manager - and Gerrard admitted he is already thinking about his pre-season and transfer market plans. The 2020-21 Nations League provided two teams for the 12-team World Cup qualifying play-offs, which take place in early 2022.