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FA Cup Semi Finals: 7 things we’ve learned

FA Cup Semi Finals: 7 Things we have learned

The Premier League schedule was diminished to top four hopefuls and relegation fodder over the Easter weekend, as the top teams battled out the two FA Cup semi-finals.

In the first Wembley shootout, Liverpool blitzed league leaders Man City with three first half goals to run out 3-2 winners, and will face Chelsea in the showpiece final, who comfortably handled mid-table Crystal Palace with two second half goals.

Grandmaster Simeone deserves praise for his style, not ridicule from journeymen

Grandmaster Simeone deserves praise for his style, not ridicule from journeymen

It’s time to dispel the myth you constantly hear about Diego Simeone and his Atletico Madrid side that they are boring to watch.

Following Atletico’s recent 1-0 defeat to Man City in the Champions League, the pundits rolled out their usual expert analysis, praising Simeone for his tactical astuteness but moaning that his side are not easy on the eye.

The Special One – finally! A closer look into the mind of a goalkeeper

The Special One – finally! A closer look into the mind of a goalkeeper

The latest BT documentary took viewers into the minds of the one team-mate who stands alone on the pitch – the goalkeeper.

The traditional football team is made up of various characters that can be found in most teams of any level across the world.

Benzema pipes up in Messi debate as Carragher left to walk alone

Benzema pipes up in Messi debate as Carragher left to walk alone. Photo copyright Bigmatbasket

Karim Benzema is the unexpected man to step into the Lionel Messi vs Jamie Carragher spat as he piped up in favour of his former long-time El Classico rival.

“He knows nothing about football” the Frenchman said in response to Carragher questioning the Argentine GOAT’s performances over the calendar year of 2021.

Souness the latest pundit to get dissed by anchorman Jones on Sky

Souness the latest pundit to get dissed by anchorman Jones on Sky

“See you, you wee maggot, I will pull your limbs off one by one and use them to beat you over the head if you ever speak to me like that again!” Enter as many expletives as you wish depending on your reader preference.

Sky Sports anchor Dave Jones looked back, his eyes wide with fear as he felt his shirt collar tighten with every clench of the Scotsman’s fist.

Roy Keane drops his morals to take his 30 pieces of silver from gambling industry

Roy Keane drops his morals to take his 30 pieces of silver from gambling industry

Roy Keane is the latest high profile football pundit to take his money from a major gambling company to promote their services to fans.

The Irish hardman features in SkyBet’s latest TV advert alongside fellow Sky Sports personalities Micah Richards and Jeff Stelling as the company’s ‘ease of betting’ is promoted to football supporters.

Lineker accepts ‘one of us‘ will be heading towards dementia

Lineker accepts 'one of us‘ will be heading towards dementia

Gary Lineker has admitted he fears what the future may hold for his health given the link between heading a footballer and suffering with dementia in later life.

Lineker was one of the top international strikers of his generation, which he often jokes ‘has been erased’ by the rebranding of football in the form of the Premier League the season after he finished playing at the top level.

Strike partners Wilson and Antonio score with brilliant podcast

Strike partners Wilson and Antonio score with brilliant podcast

BBC’s latest sporting content is the Footballer’s Football Podcast, featuring Premier League star strikers Callum Wilson and Michail Antonio.

The initial episode promises a great weekly dose of the goings on inside the Premier League world as the duo discuss their recent results, incidents and plans for the footballing future.

Ally Pally crowd send a clear message to Boris Johnson

Ally Pally crowd send a clear message to Boris Johnson

Darts fans have been voting with their voices at the Ally Pally as night after night they have livened up the party by standing and chanting in unison: “Stand up if you hate Boris.”

The fans at Alexandra Palace in London are famous for their fun-loving nature and creating a raucous atmosphere.

Robbie Keane reveals team-mate who shaved his head and loved the Lion King

Robbie Keane Match of the Day Top 10

Irish legend revealed his Inter Milan team-mate made him look like Roy Keane instead of Robbie Keane after he shaved his head.

The 68 international goal striker was a guest on Gary Lineker’s BBC Match of the Day Top 10 Podcast and looked back on his career and the characters and stories he remembered.