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Well, turns out that Pierre-Michel Lasogga had a bit more than a goal to celebrate yesterday.
Lasogga flown home to Germany this evening. Baby daughter was born on Friday night. Played and scored today regardless.
— Phil Hay (@PhilHayYEP) September 23, 2017
The littlest Lasogga was born Friday in Germany and so the new dad did what any new dad would do if he could, he went out and scored a goal for his new little girl.
Here’s wishing all the best to him and his partner and their baby.
Leeds United Links
We rated the players after the 3-2 win over Ipswich Town. [Through It All Together]
Leeds v Ipswich Match Recap. [Through It All Together]
England and English football Links
When Saturday Comes previews today’s Steel City Derby between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United. [WSC.co.uk]
Crystal Palace has now lost five matches in a row and is now the only team in England’s top flight to not score a single goal while losing their first five matches. While they might survive the drop, they odds are stacked against them. [Sky Sports]
Some stats from Saturday’s Premier League matches that are sure to impress no one. [Sky Sports]
World Football Links
Atlético Madrid celebrated the impending return of Diego Costa by running away with victory against Sevilla at their new home. [Into the Calderon]
Toronto FC had a chance to clinch the MLS’s “Supporters Shield”, the award for the league’s best record, this weekend but lost to the New England Revolution instead. Looks like they’ll have to try again next week. [Waking The Red]
Celtic FC beat Rangers FC in the Glasgow Derby. [The Jersey Doesn’t Shrink]
Neymar didn’t play for PSG and they drew away at Montpellier. [BBC.com]