Manchester City’s striker Erling Haaland has been in exceptional form recently, scoring eight goals in two matches against RB Leipzig and Burnley. City legend and current Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has compared Haaland to some of the greatest players in the game, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldinho. Kompany also noted that Haaland’s willingness to improve is exciting to see, as his game has already improved since he arrived six months ago.

Haaland has already scored over 40 goals this season, and could potentially reach 60 before the campaign is out. This puts him in the same bracket as Messi and Ronaldo, who both achieved this landmark in Spain. Haaland has scored 42 goals in 37 games this season, with an average of one goal every 68 minutes. He has also scored six hat-tricks and is currently the top scorer in the Premier League, with 28 goals.

When compared to Ronaldo’s prolific 2014-15 season, Haaland has already matched his Champions League tally and has a better minutes per goal ratio. Ronaldo scored 61 goals in 54 games that season, with an average of one goal every 76 minutes. He also scored eight hat-tricks and 13 penalties, with 23 assists. Meanwhile, when compared to Messi’s incredible 2011-12 season, Haaland has a long way to go, as Messi scored 73 goals in 60 games, with an average of one goal every 70 minutes, and 29 assists.

Manchester United is set to be sold for a world-record fee of over £5 billion, as the Glazer family expects to receive six bids ahead of tonight’s 9 pm deadline. The club is open to considering bids for a full sale or partial investment. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s offer and a Qatari bid are the leading contenders in the race to buy the club. Ratcliffe, the British billionaire owner of INEOS and a self-proclaimed lifelong United fan, could join forces with other interested parties in a strengthened offer.

The Qatari bid from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, which was revealed by Sportsmail, is still the favorite. All options, including a sale, investment, and total rejection of all offers, remain on the table, and the Glazers will only sell if their valuation of the club is met.

The valuation has not been disclosed, but it is believed that a figure of around £6 billion would be sufficient. Those who submit offers will hear back in about a week’s time, and another round of bidding could be organized. If the club is sold, the aim is to have new owners in place before the summer transfer window opens.

Real Madrid has defeated Liverpool 1-0, securing their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals with a 6-2 aggregate victory. Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp had previously said his team had only a 1% chance of turning the tie around after the first leg clash at Anfield left Madrid with a three-goal advantage. Although Liverpool managed to stem the bleeding in the second leg, they were unable to mount a comeback like they did against Barcelona in 2019 or AC Milan in the 2005 final.

Madrid have now eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League in three consecutive seasons, including last year’s final. The match saw Madrid’s Karim Benzema score the winner after 78 minutes, with a simple tap-in off a pass from Vinicius Junior.

Madrid’s captain Sergio Ramos was forced to leave the field due to injury after scoring the goal. Liverpool showed signs of life in the first half, but Madrid dominated in the second half, with Vinicius and Benzema both having chances to extend their lead. Madrid played Liverpool’s anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at the end of the game, a gesture that was seen as both classy and a reminder that Liverpool had never truly threatened their opponents.

Mikel Arteta hailed Leandro Trossard’s “football intelligence” after he set up all three goals as Arsenal restored their five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Fulham.

The 28-year-old joined Arsenal in January from Brighton and has shone for the Gunners, helping to compensate for the injuries to forward’s Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.

Citizen TV, in collaboration with police officers, conducted a 10-hour undercover operation at an apartment in Zimmerman, Nairobi, resulting in the arrest of a Russian national, a Ugandan, and a Kenyan on suspicion of match-fixing. The trio was allegedly attempting to bribe players from Nairobi City Stars to lose to Sofapaka during a Kenya Premier League match at Ruraka Grounds.

The operation began when a whistleblower contacted Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir to report the suspects’ demands. Korir engaged in communication with the suspects for over four hours, during which he notified the police and the Citizen TV crew, who wired the team manager to gain video and audio coverage.

The suspects allegedly instructed the players to concede goals during the first ten and final fifteen minutes of the game, promising Ksh1.8 million for each instruction followed. The players were also promised Ksh30,000 each as transport to the match venue, with the suspects allegedly planning to be undercover inside the stadium to give signals during the game.

The police intervened, arresting the suspects and taking the players and team manager into custody for questioning. However, the latter were released later for their assistance in apprehending the trio.

Korir believes that exposing such activities is crucial in curbing the vice in local leagues. “The three ways we can kill the vice are to record, name, and shame, and then legislate,” he stated.

Russian national, two Ugandan citizens and a Kenyan arrested over KPL match fixing scandal

According to Goal, Gabriel Jesus is set to make his comeback for Arsenal in their upcoming game against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Brazilian striker had been out of action for three months following an injury sustained at the World Cup in December. However, he has since undergone surgery, recovered overseas, and resumed full training with Arsenal medics in England.

Jesus’ inclusion in the squad for the Fulham game will come as a surprise to many Arsenal fans. Before his injury, the 25-year-old forward had an impressive start to the season, scoring five goals and making five assists. His return to the team could not have come at a better time, with Arsenal currently leading the Premier League table with just a two-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.

Undoubtedly, Jesus’ return will boost Arsenal’s chances of winning their first Premier League title since 2004. His pace, skill, and scoring ability will add another dimension to Arsenal’s attack and provide them with more options going forward. With every game being crucial in their bid to maintain their lead at the top of the table, Jesus’ return will give them an added edge as they seek to stay ahead of their rivals.

In conclusion, Gabriel Jesus’ comeback is fantastic news for Arsenal fans as they aim to secure their first Premier League title in over a decade. The upcoming Fulham game will be a challenging test for Arsenal, but having Jesus back in action will undoubtedly give them a boost as they strive to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar Jr will be absent from the game for at least three months due to an ankle injury. This is not the first time the Brazilian has suffered an ankle sprain. PSG’s medical staff recommended a ligament repair surgery after his latest injury to prevent future injuries. The surgery will take place in the coming days in a hospital located in Doha, Qatar. Neymar was previously injured on February 9 in a match against Lille on matchday 24 in Ligue 1, which led to his stretchered-off. Despite the injury, the 31-year-old helped PSG reach their first-ever UEFA Champions League final in 2020, and he has managed to produce 18 goals and 17 assists in 29 matches this season.

Manchester United will look to get things back on track once again when they face Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday.

Erik ten Hag’s job is to switch the focus away from the crushing defeat to Liverpool and over to their continued quest for trophies, with La Liga highflyers Betis their first obstacle.

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