Category: Sports
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Olympique de Marseille extended their winless run in Ligue 1 to three matches after conceding a dramatic 97th-minute penalty in a 2-2 draw with RC Strasbourg Alsace. Following Roberto De Zerbi’s departure earlier in the week, Jacques Abardonado took interim charge of Marseille and saw his side survive an early scare. Martial Godo met a…
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Bayern Munich re-established a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a composed 3-0 victory away to Werder Bremen, as Harry Kane struck twice in the opening half. Following Borussia Dortmund’s 4-0 win over Mainz that had cut the gap to three points, Bayern responded emphatically, controlling proceedings from the outset. Leon Goretzka…
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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is reportedly considering a move back to England this summer. According to reports in Italy, the former Manchester United player has enjoyed a productive spell in Serie A but is keen on returning home “sooner or later.” McTominay and his partner, Cam Reading, are said to be contemplating a relocation to…
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Ten-man West Ham edged into the FA Cup fifth round as Crysencio Summerville clinched a 1-0 win at third-tier Burton on Saturday. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were taken to extra time before Summerville ended the underdogs’ stubborn resistance with his sixth goal in his last seven games in all competitions. West Ham’s Freddie Potts was…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions he regrets sending Ethan Nwaneri on loan to Olympique Marseille. The Gunners have been dealt a significant midfield blow, with Mikel Merino ruled out for the remainder of the season and Kai Havertz sidelined for a month. When asked whether he now regrets allowing Nwaneri to leave in…
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Real Madrid have named a 24-man squad for Saturday’s LaLiga clash against Real Sociedad, with Vinicius Jr and Ferland Mendy both back in contention. The headline return is Vinicius Junior, who missed last weekend’s trip to Valencia due to suspension for yellow card accumulation. The Brazilian winger is now available again for coach Alvaro Arbeloa.…
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted uncertainty over Bernardo Silva’s future, with the midfielder’s contract set to expire at the end of the season. Bernardo has been linked with a potential free transfer to Juventus, but Guardiola has not given up hope of persuading the Portuguese international to remain at the Etihad beyond this…
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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…