This Jose Izquierdo goal vs West Ham was a stunning strike from the edge of the box from Albion’s Colombian star to give his side a 2-1 lead at the Amex. Izquierdo’s goal v West Ham came just the hour mark- one of the best you’ll see this season. He scored a very nice goal when Brighton won at the London Stadium earlier this season, and produced another screamer here- a potential contender for goal of the season.
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GIF Masuaku Powell Spitting Video Incident 2018 | Arthur Masuaku spits at Nick Powell Red Card FA Cup Six Match Ban
This Arthur Masuaku spitting at Powell incident (GIF VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial moment from West Ham’s loss to third tier Wigan in the FA Cup. Winger Masuaku is seen spitting at Nick Powell and after viewing the footage, has now been given a SIX game ban by the officials. He was sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh during the game
Manuel Akanji Borussia Dortmund 2018 | BVB sign Swiss centre half from Basel
Borussia Dortmund have officially confirmed the signing of Manuel Akanji from Swiss Super League side Basel. The 22 year old had been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham and even Manchester United, but has opted to further his career at the Westfalenstadion.
How much did Borussia Dortmund pay for Akanji?
Unofficial reports have the transfer fee for Akanji at €22m (22 million euros)
What is the length of Akanji’s Dortmund contract?
He has signed a four and a half year contract at BVB
What will be Akanji’s jersey number at Dortmund?
Akanji will wear the No.16 shirt at BVB
With Akanji being one of their key central defenders, the move weakens Basel ahead of their Round of 16 CL clash against Man City, unless they bring in reinforcements quickly. The news of Akanji’s transfer also comes just days after Basel sold Renato Steffen to Wolfsburg.
At the time of writing this article, Basel are two points behind Young Boys in the Swiss top flight while Dortmund are fourth in Germany, behind the trio of Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Schalke 04.