Category: Sports
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Borussia Dortmund moved to within three points of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga after a commanding 4-0 victory over FSV Mainz 05, extending their unbeaten league run to 15 matches (W11, D4). With the opportunity to trim Bayern’s advantage at the summit, Dortmund made an assertive start in front of a raucous…
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Chelsea cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup as Pedro Neto struck a hat-trick in a commanding 4-0 victory over Hull City at the MKM Stadium. The tie also marked an emotional return for Blues boss Liam Rosenior, who faced the club that dismissed him in 2024. A lifelong Hull supporter who played…
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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in June and July next year, CAF Pesident Patrice Motsepe has announced. The South African said reports that the tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, would be delayed or moved were “totally unfounded”. Doubts have been raised over whether the necessary infrastructure in the…
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Manchester United have identified Valencia defender Hugo Fernandez as a potential target and now know what it will take to secure his signature. According to the Daily Mail, the 18-year-old centre-back is under close observation from United’s scouting department this season. Fernandez has recently been training with Carlos Corberan’s senior squad, underlining his growing reputation…
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Tottenham have reached an agreement for Igor Tudor to take charge as interim manager following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League table and parted ways with Frank this week, just eight months into his tenure, after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United. Former Croatia and Juventus defender Tudor is…
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In its report published Wednesday (11), the Ligue 1 Disciplinary Committee confirmed that the red card shown to Endrick during Nantes’ clash with Lyon last Saturday (7) has been rescinded and downgraded to a second yellow card. “After reviewing the footage and examining the referee’s report recommending the withdrawal of the red card, the Disciplinary…
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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, now with Spanish side Villarreal, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 13 in relation to the new charges, which concern one alleged victim and date back to 2020. The alleged incident was reported to police…
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Fenerbahce vice-president Murat Salar has accused Atalanta of showing a lack of respect during talks over Ademola Lookman. The Turkish Super Lig side attempted to secure the Nigerian forward’s signature last month but were ultimately beaten by Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid. Salar revealed that negotiations stalled after Atalanta requested a letter of guarantee — a…
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Bayern Munich’s trip to Werder Bremen’s Weserstadion could hardly arrive at a worse moment for the struggling hosts, who have been pulled into a Bundesliga relegation scrap. After 21 matches, Bremen occupy 16th place — the relegation play-off spot — sitting behind Mainz in 15th only on goal difference. It marks a sobering chapter for…
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The Football Association has confirmed that England head coach Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team until 2028. The agreement represents a strong vote of confidence from the FA as England prepares for this year’s FIFA World Cup in North America. The governing body…
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Hampered by a mounting injury list, Hansi Flick has named a 22-man squad featuring four prospects from the youth ranks. FC Barcelona have landed in Madrid ahead of tonight’s (21:00 CET) Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico. Hansi Flick’s side lead a depleted squad into the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with midfield maestro Pedri…
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Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Thursday night but will be without 5 key players. There has been no repeat Copa champion since Barcelona won it four years straight from 2015 to 2018 and as Barca head to Madrid they will have that statistic in the back of their minds. Atletico…
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Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche on Wednesday after a dismal draw with Wolves left them hovering above the Premier League relegation zone. “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach,” the club said in a statement on X. “We would like to thank Sean…
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Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona for the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday night, renewing one of the tournament’s most historic rivalries — and one that, at this stage, has largely favoured the Catalan side. The two clubs have faced each other 25 times in Copa del Rey knockout rounds and finals,…
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Manchester United are reportedly refusing to reopen negotiations over their buy-option clause with Barcelona for winger Marcus Rashford. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a productive spell in Catalonia, registering ten goals and ten assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. Barcelona hold a reported £26 million option to make the deal permanent at the end of…