Sport Palmeiras win South American Supercup first leg
Palmeiras star Gabriel Menino set to spark a transfer war this summer
The 20-year-old midfielder is said to be attracting interest from the Premier League after news that his side could be ready to cash in on him for just £13million - despite having a £51m release clause.The 20-year-old midfielder is said to be attracting huge interest from the Premier League after news that his cash-strapped side could be ready to sell him for just £13million - despite having a hefty release clause of £51m.
The 20-year-old midfielder is said to be attracting interest from the Premier League after news that his side could be ready to cash in on him for just £13million - despite having a £51m release clause.The 20-year-old midfielder is said to be attracting huge interest from the Premier League after news that his cash-strapped side could be ready to sell him for just £13million - despite having a hefty release clause of £51m. BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Brazilian club Palmeiras drew first blood in the final of South America's Recopa on Wednesday, beating Argentine side Defensa y Justicia 2-1 in the first leg in Buenos Aires.
© Reuters/MARCELO ENDELLI Recopa Sudamericana - First Leg - Defensa y Justicia v Palmeiras 
© Reuters/MARCELO ENDELLI Recopa Sudamericana - First Leg - Defensa y Justicia v Palmeiras The fixture, also known as the 'Supercup', is an annual showdown between the winners of South America’s two premier club tournaments -- the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
© Reuters/MARCELO ENDELLI Recopa Sudamericana - First Leg - Defensa y Justicia v Palmeiras Libertadores champions Palmeiras took the lead in the 16th minute when Rony cleverly clipped the ball over the keeper from close in.
Moreno penalty gives Villarreal 1-0 win in Zagreb
Moreno penalty gives Villarreal 1-0 win in ZagrebThe Spanish side will head into the return leg as favourites and should they advance, they will face either Arsenal or Slavia Prague for a berth in the May 26 final in Gdansk. Braian Romero equalised for the home side just before the hour mark when he finished off a superb backheeled pass from Walter Bou, but Gustavo Scarpa restored Palmeiras’ lead with 15 minutes left.
Bou had a goal disallowed for offisde with 10 minutes remaining.
The second leg is scheduled for next Wednesday in Brasilia.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie in London; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
© Reuters/MARCELO ENDELLI Recopa Sudamericana - First Leg - Defensa y Justicia v Palmeiras 
© Reuters/MARCELO ENDELLI Recopa Sudamericana - First Leg - Defensa y Justicia v Palmeiras
Holes earns Slavia Prague precious draw at Arsenal .
Holes earns Slavia Prague precious draw at ArsenalLONDON (Reuters) - Slavia Prague boosted their hopes of a first European semi-final since 1996 as Tomas Holes headed a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Arsenal in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
Palmeiras star Gabriel Menino set to spark a transfer war this summer 
Moreno penalty gives Villarreal 1-0 win in Zagreb 
Bayern put 'heart and soul' into Paris win, says Mueller 
Bayern ease past Rosengard to reach women's Champions League semis 
No concerns over Arsenal mentality: Arteta 
Queen of the South season 4 recap: What happened in Queen of the South series... 
Goal dry up for Haaland but Dortmund coach happy with contribution 
Holes earns Slavia Prague precious draw at Arsenal 
